Hello all! Lonelyelf here, with my 16th released game concept. (yep, 16) The title above is not actually the name, though. It's just the project/concept title (name not yet figured out...) It's basically a moderner run-off of my concept Night is Day, just stealing the theme. Yeah, a shadow...
I can't do this whole game myself, of course. Really, I suck at everything but music, art, and writing. But I still suck at pixel art... This project is big. My biggest yet. This one I want to finish, though. And usually my projects don't take off because I'm not so well known on this forum, and people are too lazy to read all this crap. But please, take the time to read the outline, comment on the story, and drink some tea while you're at it. Enjoy!
Story:
The world of Erical is falling to destruction by it's own hands. A shadow has appeared over the land for an unknown reason. Supply is dwindling as resources dissapear. Wars are popping up everywhere, and an internal threat is killing off the world-government. With the shadow, all the people are becoming somewhat different, more aggressive, and selfish. Somehow the shadow is effecting the people mentally, or maybe magically. But there are a few humans with a strange disease that somehow protects them from the shadow's grasp - but including the effects of the disease. You are one of those few. Grown up with a immunity to the shadow, you must live within the world chaos with your disease, and it's marks.
Periods:
The Before: Before the shadow, Erical was living in a world peacefully, all the neighbors in harmony with eachother - probably perfect. But still, a life-threatening disease has hit few of the population, and appearing in more places. This disease is mental, caused by something physical and unknown, and causes the mind short painful visions ocassionally, and sometimes complete control of the brain. Black marks are left in the obvious of places.
Shade Beginnings: The shadow wasn't obvious at first, just slowly, gradually getting darker during the day, until one day it was nearly as dark as night. Plants died, water dried up, and the air was thick with smog. Days were dry and cold. Over resources, people and nations fought. A new chaos had formed, and it seemed that an evil face was smiling over the world.
The War to End All: A, *ahem* World- err... Natio- um... The Great War enrolled all of the countries of Erica. Hundreds from each country were drafted, only to die for total control. Each nation wanted the others out for resources and such. Churches were burned because of belief that they had caused the shadow. After not long at war, a great warrior rose with ancient powers and took over the whole area. Under his control, towns were burned and people prosicuted. A new religion was formed just for the new great leader. It was stated by law that all had to follow the beliefs. Here, the shadow grew stronger, not in darkness, but in existence. In the people's minds, there seemed to be another shadow.
Other periods are in the game, but are not included because of concept form. More periods will be added when compledted.
Plot: You are living on the streets, 3 years into the shadow, without anywhere to go - Until one day you meet a girl named Arisa during the burning of the churches. She is trying to stop them, following her parents' ambitions. Of course, she is on the move, so you see her shortly. When she is gone, you return to your base, and stay there for a while. A few days later, you see the girl again - and her parents have been prosicuted. She has decided to rise against the emporer - something you think is impossible. Arisa has also decided that you'll help her, which you agree to, surprisingly. Now you are on a journey, trying to set up missions against the government, and discovering things about the shadow along the way...
The world of Erical is falling to destruction by it's own hands. A shadow has appeared over the land for an unknown reason. Supply is dwindling as resources dissapear. Wars are popping up everywhere, and an internal threat is killing off the world-government. With the shadow, all the people are becoming somewhat different, more aggressive, and selfish. Somehow the shadow is effecting the people mentally, or maybe magically. But there are a few humans with a strange disease that somehow protects them from the shadow's grasp - but including the effects of the disease. You are one of those few. Grown up with a immunity to the shadow, you must live within the world chaos with your disease, and it's marks.
Periods:
The Before: Before the shadow, Erical was living in a world peacefully, all the neighbors in harmony with eachother - probably perfect. But still, a life-threatening disease has hit few of the population, and appearing in more places. This disease is mental, caused by something physical and unknown, and causes the mind short painful visions ocassionally, and sometimes complete control of the brain. Black marks are left in the obvious of places.
Shade Beginnings: The shadow wasn't obvious at first, just slowly, gradually getting darker during the day, until one day it was nearly as dark as night. Plants died, water dried up, and the air was thick with smog. Days were dry and cold. Over resources, people and nations fought. A new chaos had formed, and it seemed that an evil face was smiling over the world.
The War to End All: A, *ahem* World- err... Natio- um... The Great War enrolled all of the countries of Erica. Hundreds from each country were drafted, only to die for total control. Each nation wanted the others out for resources and such. Churches were burned because of belief that they had caused the shadow. After not long at war, a great warrior rose with ancient powers and took over the whole area. Under his control, towns were burned and people prosicuted. A new religion was formed just for the new great leader. It was stated by law that all had to follow the beliefs. Here, the shadow grew stronger, not in darkness, but in existence. In the people's minds, there seemed to be another shadow.
Other periods are in the game, but are not included because of concept form. More periods will be added when compledted.
Plot: You are living on the streets, 3 years into the shadow, without anywhere to go - Until one day you meet a girl named Arisa during the burning of the churches. She is trying to stop them, following her parents' ambitions. Of course, she is on the move, so you see her shortly. When she is gone, you return to your base, and stay there for a while. A few days later, you see the girl again - and her parents have been prosicuted. She has decided to rise against the emporer - something you think is impossible. Arisa has also decided that you'll help her, which you agree to, surprisingly. Now you are on a journey, trying to set up missions against the government, and discovering things about the shadow along the way...
Characters:
Main:
Name: Rikhard / Riku
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Job: Rogue
Info: Riku is a 17 year old "diseased" living on the streets of one of the greatest cities. He was abandoned at a young age, and left to live alone. He's quiet and usually doesn't say much unless needed. But spite his personality, Riku is first to attack. He has lived on the streets for a long time, after escaping an orphanage at the age of 6. His main weapon is a shot gun sort of thing, and a dagger. He can't remember his parents, but he keeps getting visions (for his disease) of them dying, their faces invisible.
Special: His gun has bullets that can be infused with the materia to change their effect. He also is high on agility and speed.
Secondary:
Name: Arisa
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Job: Mage
Info: Arisa is a political activist, orphaned, when her parents were prosicuted. Arisa is out to destroy the government's roots, and bring down the dictator of Erical. She is kind and outgoing, and loves to make friends, especially when she's in control. She's got something of a crush on Riku, and is often clumsy about it. She has no weapons, except for the materia stuff she uses for magic and summoning. She really missies her parents too. She has alot of people looking for her, and there's a plenty good amount on her head, since her parents were one of the biggest activists around. She continues to follow exactl as her parents had wished, and often times doesn't do things because she knew they wouldn't like it.
Special: When attaching materia to her gloves -or something- she is able to cast certain spells, and boost some. She also can do dual-spells with her invocations.
Character outfits are post-joining of an activist group. Nothing is permanent, and this is only concept, so the characters aren't for sure.
Riku's name is due to change.
Main:
Name: Rikhard / Riku
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Job: Rogue
Info: Riku is a 17 year old "diseased" living on the streets of one of the greatest cities. He was abandoned at a young age, and left to live alone. He's quiet and usually doesn't say much unless needed. But spite his personality, Riku is first to attack. He has lived on the streets for a long time, after escaping an orphanage at the age of 6. His main weapon is a shot gun sort of thing, and a dagger. He can't remember his parents, but he keeps getting visions (for his disease) of them dying, their faces invisible.
Special: His gun has bullets that can be infused with the materia to change their effect. He also is high on agility and speed.
Secondary:
Name: Arisa
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Job: Mage
Info: Arisa is a political activist, orphaned, when her parents were prosicuted. Arisa is out to destroy the government's roots, and bring down the dictator of Erical. She is kind and outgoing, and loves to make friends, especially when she's in control. She's got something of a crush on Riku, and is often clumsy about it. She has no weapons, except for the materia stuff she uses for magic and summoning. She really missies her parents too. She has alot of people looking for her, and there's a plenty good amount on her head, since her parents were one of the biggest activists around. She continues to follow exactl as her parents had wished, and often times doesn't do things because she knew they wouldn't like it.
Special: When attaching materia to her gloves -or something- she is able to cast certain spells, and boost some. She also can do dual-spells with her invocations.
Character outfits are post-joining of an activist group. Nothing is permanent, and this is only concept, so the characters aren't for sure.
Riku's name is due to change.
I want to include the following scripts:
Reqium ABS by Vlad( i think) { add 8 directional movement
Final Fantasy Materia System by Atoa { and I need to change the name of "materia"
Partical Engine (author unknown)
Scripts unmade:
Overkill EXP. > Takes the number of Enemy-HP you went over when killing, divides it by 2, and adds it to your EXP
New Magic System > This magic system takes MP for magic, and uses them parallel-processed, and requires materia for certain spells (pretty much the ancient spells.) Also, certain spells take away from your health. Lastly, the Partical Engine can be used with it. - ooh, maybe dual spells with summoned beasts.
Mini-Map in menu > might be useful
Equipment quick-view > show the currently equipped weapons and materia, ect. right on the first page of the menu
Reqium ABS by Vlad( i think) { add 8 directional movement
Final Fantasy Materia System by Atoa { and I need to change the name of "materia"
Partical Engine (author unknown)
Scripts unmade:
Overkill EXP. > Takes the number of Enemy-HP you went over when killing, divides it by 2, and adds it to your EXP
New Magic System > This magic system takes MP for magic, and uses them parallel-processed, and requires materia for certain spells (pretty much the ancient spells.) Also, certain spells take away from your health. Lastly, the Partical Engine can be used with it. - ooh, maybe dual spells with summoned beasts.
Mini-Map in menu > might be useful
Equipment quick-view > show the currently equipped weapons and materia, ect. right on the first page of the menu
Yeah, I have no money to spare, and no resources to give. I don't think many people would do these jobs for no pay and no reward, but if you will, well.... GOD THANK YOU!! I can also work with ANY schedule. This project can take years if you need it. Just tell me.
Pixel Artist - Somethings may have to be remade. And E tileset is needed, and some editing for a more modern look would also be great. Whatever style you have, it's okay - as long as it doesn't suck. This is for VX, so know your layouts!
Scripters - lots of them too. There are several scripts that are important to the game that do not exist. Not too big, mainly status related, and patching together other scripts, maybe a cms or two. It's in RGSS2, so... yeah.
Music design - I'm good at this, but I need a little help for some songs. Part time, I just PM you with requests every so often
If you want to join, PM me, or post in this topic. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Pixel Artist - Somethings may have to be remade. And E tileset is needed, and some editing for a more modern look would also be great. Whatever style you have, it's okay - as long as it doesn't suck. This is for VX, so know your layouts!
Scripters - lots of them too. There are several scripts that are important to the game that do not exist. Not too big, mainly status related, and patching together other scripts, maybe a cms or two. It's in RGSS2, so... yeah.
Music design - I'm good at this, but I need a little help for some songs. Part time, I just PM you with requests every so often
If you want to join, PM me, or post in this topic. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
That's about it. I really want to finish this one, and I need a lot of help. Please post your comments!
-Riku