Sira

[Acera]

But in all seriousness... You need a better team because even the maps Ace made are bad (if I can remember right from playing a few mins with your demo).

at least spell my name right :<. Anyway, since you don't know anything about me and my connection to this project. I suggest you don't judge me this fast (you weren't this nice the first time you said it. *note, few posts up*

Actually, since this feels kinda offensive I propose you a small competition. Lets make a map for this game, 40x25. Either mountain or forest. Your pick, I'll just follow what you pick.

EDIT: Ow yeah, there's no need to harass Maneo like this.. At least learn to bring in something constructive

~Acera

 

[Triforce]

Alright, I'm going to NOT be a dick about this like the other guys. Yes, it's true your mapping needs work, and you do need to add some scripts, But I can tell that you're a trying beginner, which fuels for a great RPG Maker.(In time...)
The Main thing you need to worry about is things being memorable enough so that it sucks people in, the maps need to look good enough so the player knows exactly how the place looks. Like those above me said, look at some tutorials, I know you're probably sick of hearing this, but I just wanted to give constructive criticism.

 

[Scorpius]

But in all seriousness... You need a better team because even the maps Ace made are bad (if I can remember right from playing a few mins with your demo).

at least spell my name right :<. Anyway, since you don't know anything about me and my connection to this project. I suggest you don't judge me this fast (you weren't this nice the first time you said it. *note, few posts up*

Actually, since this feels kinda offensive I propose you a small competition. Lets make a map for this game, 40x25. Either mountain or forest. Your pick, I'll just follow what you pick.

EDIT: Ow yeah, there's no need to harass Maneo like this.. At least learn to bring in something constructive

~Acera

Okay Forest is what I choose... Is there a certain tileset we have to use (like the default rmxp? or a customized one? your choice idc lol)

 

[kaze950]

It's a map off!

lol, but seriously, though the Maps of Ace are better than yours, nothing is really that great. We're saying this for your benefit. If the majority of your community says "That map is bad", don't say "It looks fine"...just because you think it looks so doesn't mean the community (read: those who will probably play your game/review your game when/if it gets finished) agrees.

 

[Maneo]

I have a team of two members:
Xgamesfreak and another guy.

All I want is that you show some respect for the project,
and that you´re nicer.

I work slowly, and my stuff gets better in the end.



Guys, I´m 28 years old.
Show some class, eh.

I have good game ideas, so give some hints instead of complaining at
mapping-dead horse etc.

Be nicer please, and try to be a little supportive.
Constructive criticism is giving good advice not being mean about the same
things over and over.



-There´s a lot of improvements on the way, in a month.

-We will work almost every day on this.
We have just begun to work on it regularly.
-Characters, and many locations are being made right now.


-New! The main post has been updated with portraits/character art.
-Lightningstrike made me an avatar with Sareo`s portrait.

 

[Colonist540]

*BIG CLAP*
Awesome project!!
Keep up the good work.

 

[Acera]

But in all seriousness... You need a better team because even the maps Ace made are bad (if I can remember right from playing a few mins with your demo).

at least spell my name right :<. Anyway, since you don't know anything about me and my connection to this project. I suggest you don't judge me this fast (you weren't this nice the first time you said it. *note, few posts up*

Actually, since this feels kinda offensive I propose you a small competition. Lets make a map for this game, 40x25. Either mountain or forest. Your pick, I'll just follow what you pick.

EDIT: Ow yeah, there's no need to harass Maneo like this.. At least learn to bring in something constructive

~Acera

Okay Forest is what I choose... Is there a certain tileset we have to use (like the default rmxp? or a customized one? your choice idc lol)

default RTP, 40x25, not smaller, not bigger.
EDIT: even no custom autotiles, and when shall we have the deadline?

~Acera

 

[Maneo]

Ok. Things have calmed down now. Let´s keep a nice tone from now on.

Update:
I edited the ending boss.
I bought a digital camera, so now I can import drawings and photos into the game.
I could use that artwork to decide what the sprites should look like.

Acera:
Have the deadline on Wednesday.

 

[Scorpius]

Okay Ace I'm done mine I hope this is the right tileset it is 40x25

download it here...

http://www.thunderfroststudios.net/mela ... ontest.exe

I didn't put music because of file sizing and all so yeah here ya go.

 

[Acera]

ok here we go;
http://www.box.net/shared/q3bsh6ckk4

*note* this map is now copyrighted for Maneo, do me a favour and don't use this in your own project.

here's a screenshot of the full map:
it got resized though... you can look in the project anyway, i didn't encrypt it.

Spoiler: Rather large image incoming

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Killer620/Forest_contest.png[/img]

EDIT: forgot to change the starting place, but what the heck.. anyway no music here either. Since this is a mapping contest and not a "use sexy effects" one. I just added a small raining effect, some birds and a campfire. It's about the mapping anyway, feel free to delete the events.

~Acera

 

[kaze950]

Well, that map certainly looks better than the first few ones on the front page

 

[Acera]

time invested might have something to do with it... 5 minutes vs half an hour.. guess which ones are made in 5 minutes *sigh*

~Acera

 

[Scorpius]

time invested might have something to do with it... 5 minutes vs half an hour.. guess which ones are made in 5 minutes *sigh*

~Acera

Yeah see what you can do... I did mine in like 10 mins... Simple, effective whatever. Just makesure you spent more than 5 mins on them

 

[Maneo]

Thank you.

My mapping will get better when I´ve practised more.
I should spend at least 10 mins on my maps.

Big update!
-11th March 08.

6 characters ready:

Spoiler

To begin with, the first 4 playable characters.
This is the team you get after a few hours into the game:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... rareal.jpg[/img]
Sareo Sazzi
Main hero. A harsh, intelligent person.
Most of the time, he manages to bring a smile to his face, even is tears are chasing his
lonely mind.
He wants to find his mother, who was a knight in Great City´s service.
Nobody knows where she is.
He is a knight, and wields the long sword.



http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... raver1.jpg[/img]
Basil Barett
A skilled lancer, and Sareo`s longtime friend. A serious, tough person.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... sareal.jpg[/img]
Fera Vanessa
A bowgirl, who is a happy person, that likes poetry and silent flowery hills.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... rareal.jpg[/img]
Mira
A healing cleric, who is upbeat and nice.
She wants Sareo to help her find her sister, who is rumored to be dead.
........
Two villains:


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... arasso.jpg[/img]
Sarasso. A sword-wielding mage, who hates Sareo. Nobody knows the reason for this.
A general of the Angel tribe. Very powerful, and very scary.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55 ... nSeifa.jpg[/img]
Taron Seifa, an officer in the Angel tribe(the Angel army. The angel army has both angels and humans because of some humans preferring the angel way of life).
He attacks our heroes several times during their journey(like Ultros in FF6), but he always ends up
a stupid clown, with clumsy movement.
He hits hard though.

Credit note:

Spoiler

Credit to: Square Enix for the name Seifer.
Seifer=Seifa.

 

[Triforce]

Well, that map certainly looks better than the first few ones on the front page

Not really... It's still pretty bad actually..=\

 

[Tansred]

All I want is that you show some respect for the project,
and that you´re nicer.

I work slowly, and my stuff gets better in the end.

Have you bothered to look at other peoples games. Have you bothered to read peoples posts and community standards.
"I work slowly", like we're supposed to know that. Don't post your material if its not up to snuff.

By the by, your "artwork" is...not good. Map contest, very mature. Niether of you are expert.

 

[Maneo]

Ok, stop attacking this project.
This is my last comment on this.
This is a serious project, you will see that when it´s done.
Note: We´re hard at work with this project.

Update 14th April 08:
-4 custom sprites+animations are being made right now.
-2 new characters are being made.

 

[Triforce]

Tbh, no one's attacking the project. They're just fighting about the mapping.(I didn't really help on this part.)

 

[Maneo]

Quote Tansred:
"Have you bothered to look at other peoples games."

Yes I have.
And I´ve played through The Way too, a fantastic rpg maker game.



I´m going to be a real writer, so the plot will be better.
(I found out that writing for games is different than writing poems and novels).
English isn´t my first language either.


Note:
From now on, show some respect for this project, and keep a nice tone.
I just want you to be aware of, that I have the ability to make this a good game.

Update:
A new, much improved demo will be released later on. The date is not decided yet.

 

[Colonist540]

*Jokes* LET ATTACK THIS TOPIC TO THE GROUND!!!
Are you kiding me,wait for almost 2 YEARS!!!
This must use a lot of MegaByte and if you using SUPERCOMPUTER THEN IT WILL BE
LIKE 1PetaBytes!!!