Harvest Moon: Radiant Valley

[xBrokenSin]

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Introduction:

Yo~! I'm xBrokenSin and this is my attempt at a Harvest Moon game. With this game I hope to recreate the classic Harvest Moon experience while at the same time bringing somethin new and enjoyable to it.

NOTE: Sorry to say this, but this project will be put on hold for a while. If you want to know why, check out page two.

Spoiler: New to Harvest Moon?

Well, Harvest Moon is a farm simulation/role-playing game where you... run a farm! It may sound a little boring, but there are lots of things you can do besides grow crops and take care of animals. You can interact with the local townfolk, increasing their friendship toward you. You can even woo certain people, get married, and have children!

But it doesn't just stop there. You can attend festivals, mine for treasure, fish, and various other mini-games.

Spoiler: Story Synopsis

When your father dies, his final words to you were to take over the farm.

You tell him you will -- that you will make the farm into something that he would have been proud of.

You go to Radiant Valley, but its nothing like what you expected. The house is small and cramped, and the fields are littered with so much junk that you'd think it had never been taken care of. Radiant Valley? More like Dump Valley.

But you promised your father. You told him you would turn it into something he could be proud of, and you don't plan on going back on your word.

Spoiler: Screenshots

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Spoiler: Full Story Prologue

The sound of a heart monitor fills your ears; the steady beeping resonating through your skull and making you clench your fist that rested on your lap.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Your knuckles turn white, your fingernails digging into the palm of your hand painfully -- but you notice not, your attention fixed firmly on the figure before you.

Their eyes are closed in sleep and their skin is a dusty gray -- a far cry from the vibrant tan you remember, their forehead, ears, and neck red from sunburn. It’s hard, you realize as you stare at their prone form. Hard to see someone you care for looking so weak and vulnerable.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

The insistent beeping continues -- seeming to grow in volume in the deathly quiet you sit in.

A groan comes from the bed, the white sheets moving as the person under them begins to struggle in their snugness.

You’re instantly on your feet, your eyes wide as you bustle about randomly. “Father!â€

 

[monkeydlu]

:D

Though this isn't the first time I've seen one, this looks nicely prepared! good luck, I'm loving the look of it.

 

[moog]

YAY

I love these kinds of games. Ill definately keep my eye on this.

 

[Ynlraey]

Wow a decent looking Harvest Moon Fangame !
Finally :D I'll be looking forward for it ^^

 

[Celesinator]

Looking good Ted. I finally read what you told me to yesterday. It sounds pretty good. Don't you dare quit this project or I'll have to hurt you. And I will. I'll come to your house. And... rip out your lugs and brain plugin things that hook to your spine (you know what I'm talking about)


Seriously, this is like his 5th attempt. So, please, finish ^_^.

 

[xBrokenSin]

Looking good Ted. I finally read what you told me to yesterday. It sounds pretty good. Don't you dare quit this project or I'll have to hurt you. And I will. I'll come to your house. And... rip out your lugs and brain plugin things that hook to your spine (you know what I'm talking about)


Seriously, this is like his 5th attempt. So, please, finish ^_^.

Thanks... (Note: Sarcasm!)

ANYWAYZ, I've been doing alot of ripping and finally started mapping the town. Right now its 1/10 finished and here is what I have so far:

Spoiler: New Screenshots

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Still playing around with the time system, so the tints and weather should be working soon. Next Im gonna add the inners, then add some NPC's.

Also, I'm now recruiting! But at the moment, all I need is a hardcore Harvest Moon fan to be a writer for me. If you're intresed in writing for this game either post here or PM me! Thanks~!

 

[Demodronik]

Be sure to have the NPCs able to walk between screens properly *shakes fist* Don't skimp on the cutscenes.
Just curious, the clock says 15:38 AM... and 24 hour clocks don't have AM/PM. I know you're starting off and you just may not have gotten around to that.

But looks like it's off to a good start. I've tried a few times to get a harvest moon-type game done, but I always get pulled back into working on standard combat/adventure based RPGs.

 

[Ryanna]

Yay harvest moon! :D i like it how you got ripped stuff >_< its so frustrating right?  Well if you ever need help with anything ( but graphic making or scripting or musical stuff :D ) Ask me :D  Well good luck :D Oh and which game is the ripped stuff from?

 

[Jeff]

What new things do you intend to bring in? I am basing this on your original post that said you intended to "recreate the classic Harvest Moon experience while at the same time bringing somethin new" The implication here is why would I, a Harvest Moon fan, want to play this game as opposed to Friends of Mineral Town or any one of the newer games? Not that your game is bad or anything, but what makes this game more complicated or more interesting than the other games out there? I am happy to see you have done a good amount of work on this project, though.

 

[Larynni]

Sounds pretty nice, good luck!
Also, in the menu, It's "Status" and not "Satus".

 

[cadz]

Hardcore Harvest Moon fan? You got me.

I don't wanna do this... but... PLEASE, OH GOD DAMN PLEASE LET ME HELP. *dies*

Ahem. Sorry. Anyway, I'd be happy to help. I can make ideas (I was working on my own until I read this, I'll share some of my ideas with you) NPC's and Events, you name it.

So, if it's ok with you, I await my job! xD

 

[xBrokenSin]

Be sure to have the NPCs able to walk between screens properly *shakes fist* Don't skimp on the cutscenes.
Just curious, the clock says 15:38 AM... and 24 hour clocks don't have AM/PM. I know you're starting off and you just may not have gotten around to that.

But looks like it's off to a good start. I've tried a few times to get a harvest moon-type game done, but I always get pulled back into working on standard combat/adventure based RPGs.

Yes, I noticed that. I'm kinda having some problems with the time system. *Contemplates creating his own*

Yay harvest moon! :D i like it how you got ripped stuff >_< its so frustrating right?  Well if you ever need help with anything ( but graphic making or scripting or musical stuff :D ) Ask me :D   Well good luck :D Oh and which game is the ripped stuff from?

The GFX are from HM:DS and they are indeed a pain to rip! >_<

As for needing help, well, as of write now I only need a writer, if you can write well drop me a line! :P

What new things do you intend to bring in? I am basing this on your original post that said you intended to "recreate the classic Harvest Moon experience while at the same time bringing somethin new" The implication here is why would I, a Harvest Moon fan, want to play this game as opposed to Friends of Mineral Town or any one of the newer games? Not that your game is bad or anything, but what makes this game more complicated or more interesting than the other games out there? I am happy to see you have done a good amount of work on this project, though.

Why does ANYONE who has played a previous HM game play a new one? Why, because of the different NPC's and marigible candidates! I also hope to make the characters more 3d personality wise, hopefully creating the feeling that you notice the people you befriend/woo warm up to you and ACTUALLY say different things!

Also, I plan to create ALOT of new mini-games which will hopefully alow you to take a break from the mundane and do something new and fun.

Did I mention that I'm going to create better NPC's?! XP

Sounds pretty nice, good luck!
Also, in the menu, It's "Status" and not "Satus".

Yeah, that screenshot is old. That spelling error has already been fixed.

Hardcore Harvest Moon fan? You got me.

I don't wanna do this... but... PLEASE, OH GOD DAMN PLEASE LET ME HELP. *dies*

Ahem. Sorry. Anyway, I'd be happy to help. I can make ideas (I was working on my own until I read this, I'll share some of my ideas with you) NPC's and Events, you name it.

So, if it's ok with you, I await my job! xD

Oooh~! So, do you or do you NOT want to do this? o_o

Well, if you DO want to help, do you have any way that we could comunicate without posting on this board? *wishes he had access to private forums*

If not, we can just exchange PM's. Sooo, I guess you could start by sending me a few of your ideas?

Uhm, as for updates... None.  :dead:

I've been kinda busy doing other things, but now that those things are over. I can dive back into this project!

 

[cadz]

Woah, I just realised how that could have been misread.

Of course I want to help!

I've started making some characters, if that's ok. They're only concepts for now, but I'll send you them if you like.

I'd be happy to start on random events and heart events. (Well, scripting them)

 

[Ryanna]

I guess i can write okay. But just to warn you i might have to quit at any time cuz, Well i'm lazy so please do not leave me with all the writing. But sure i can help you with writing :D ( i make alot of typos too -0-; But yea just Pm me if u agree to this or sumthing..

 

[cadz]

Ok, I finished my concepts. They're not too good, so I think I'll scrap them. Here they are regardless:
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Tell me when I can start writing.

 

[xBrokenSin]

I guess i can write okay. But just to warn you i might have to quit at any time cuz, Well i'm lazy so please do not leave me with all the writing. But sure i can help you with writing :D ( i make alot of typos too -0-; But yea just Pm me if u agree to this or sumthing..

Of course you can help! But since this is a Harvest Moon fangame, I'm sure you're familiar with the characters? And about you leaving, well you ARE volunteering so you have the right to leave whenever you want.

Btw, I will be doing some of the writing too.

Ok, I finished my concepts. They're not too good, so I think I'll scrap them. Here they are regardless:

Tell me when I can start writing.

To be honest, I think they're okay, but I'm not exactly a pro gfxer. If you DID draw custom artwork for the game, I wouldn't be able to color it because, well... I suck at it. ^.^;

And about writing, well, as of now I want to finish enough of the game to release a playable demo, and I've decided that there will be two females and two males who you can pursue in the demo.

I decided that the two males wil be Marlin for HM:DS/HM:AwL and uh... someone. Lol, not quite sure. ^^

Well, since Marlin is the male, then his rival will obviously be Celia from the same games. I'm not sure who the female will be just yet, but I do know that their rival will be the other male.

If you could start writing heart events/rival heart events/plain conversations for them, it would be much appreciated. And if anyone has a vote of who they want in the demo, that would be appreciated as well!

And about progres... well, I just started scripting my own time system since the one I'm using is a little iffy. Hopefully it will be running soon and I can continue scripting the farming system.

 

[cadz]

I do have a coloured one, and when it is the correct size, it actually looks ok.

Roger, I'll start writing events. What I need for now is what the houses look like inside and outside. Is there a goddess pond? If so, I need a picture. Helps me understand my boundries.

Just PM them to me.

I made a time system using variables, meaning you could pin point an exact time for someone to do something. If you wanna take a look, I'll send you it.

 

[Swordhunter]

Wow, it looks really REALLY good! Im a big fan of Harvest Moon :D
It will be great if you could do a good AI for all the NPC to make them say many different things depends on many other things XD

EDIT: could you please help me with the script you did for me? the details are in the request topic

 

[Olivia]

Nice game.

The thing I would suggest is to change the text of the game using scripts, the main PMXP doesn't suit it imo.

A custom more havest moon like menu would also be nicer.

Other than that, great job.

 

[Ryanna]

I guess i can write okay. But just to warn you i might have to quit at any time cuz, Well i'm lazy so please do not leave me with all the writing. But sure i can help you with writing :D ( i make alot of typos too -0-; But yea just Pm me if u agree to this or sumthing..

Of course you can help! But since this is a Harvest Moon fangame, I'm sure you're familiar with the characters? And about you leaving, well you ARE volunteering so you have the right to leave whenever you want.

Btw, I will be doing some of the writing too.


Edit: 1 more thing.. Who are you going to use as the Husbands/Wifes..? And the other town folk that we dont care about :D Cuz it be so much better to write if i knew who the town ppl are.

Ok, I finished my concepts. They're not too good, so I think I'll scrap them. Here they are regardless:

Tell me when I can start writing.

To be honest, I think they're okay, but I'm not exactly a pro gfxer. If you DID draw custom artwork for the game, I wouldn't be able to color it because, well... I suck at it. ^.^;

And about writing, well, as of now I want to finish enough of the game to release a playable demo, and I've decided that there will be two females and two males who you can pursue in the demo.

I decided that the two males wil be Marlin for HM:DS/HM:AwL and uh... someone. Lol, not quite sure. ^^

Well, since Marlin is the male, then his rival will obviously be Celia from the same games. I'm not sure who the female will be just yet, but I do know that their rival will be the other male.

If you could start writing heart events/rival heart events/plain conversations for them, it would be much appreciated. And if anyone has a vote of who they want in the demo, that would be appreciated as well!

And about progres... well, I just started scripting my own time system since the one I'm using is a little iffy. Hopefully it will be running soon and I can continue scripting the farming system.

Yea i am i would do full time... But no full time here ^^; But the prob of me leave this game is 2/10 Or if i suddenly die from cancer ( which i dont have.. ) but yea.. I also know the charaters as well as most of the games ( i have played almost all of them. I juster nevers played they ones after melody since i'm still working on the Gba,Ps1,Ps2,64, And others i forgot ^^; ) But once u have event openings i would like to join it + Mapping ^^; those are my Best subjects.