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" Good evening, I'm Janet Arker, and this is channel 8 News. Today's top story: The serial killer known only as Diza has been caught today at 5:00 PM. Reports say he was found in the Perfect Springs Resort in Delona, Waverly. When caught, Diza, who's name is Jeremiah Smith, refused to believe he ever killed anyone. He attempted to plea to insanity, but was overruled due to solid evidence of a number of his murders. Diza used Magic as the main source of murder, but was known for his brutal mutiliations. More details at 11:00.

Story

"Who the hell am I...? What am I doing here? I don't remember anything from weeks ago, just stuff from that one morning. I know I didn't kill anyone. There are times when I...I feel like....I'm in another person." ---Diza, inside the Fredariak Facility.

" I can feel myself regaining more and more power and memories everyday. This new body is a little younger, but it'll work. I'm still getting used to the different name, different people, and different lifestyle, but it'll work for now. Once I get enough power, I'll strike again. Diza's body is right where it needs to be."
--Diza (?), a lletter to an unamed person recovered 13 months ago.

Diza the Slasha is an infamous killer in the country of Waverly. He has killed at least 43 people in the past year, with many more from the past half-decade. No one knows why he kills, and no one knows when he'd stop. The law enforcement have cracked down on the case, until finally they found him at a Hotel. He tried to plead innocence and insanity, but with solid evidence, and the fact that his story of not remembering anything past 13 months dosen't work because he still killed people during that time. And so, the case is closed as he is sent to Frediak Correctional Facility.

Meanwhile, in the land of Symphonia, in the town of Reala, a young ambulance named Riz has been experiencing an odd change in person, in that he is more agressive, and seems to get more by the day. Riz also is already hated by many people, for his foreign people. However, now he embraces it, and it grows to be a problem for the townsfolk.

When Diza is supposedly being transported to another prison, and the transport is destroyed, Riz is sent to take the bodies to the coroner. This changes the course of both of their lives, as the hand of Fate will act on them.

Riz will crash into another vehicle, which so happens to have an escaped Diza in it.



The World of Spiris & Magic
The world of Spiris is similar to the planet Earth, but one thing distinguishes it from Earth: Magic. Magic is basically energy released from your body thanks to a special artificial part in your brain, allowing you more control over it. Magic can be from forming fire and lightning with a nano channeler, to changing someone's weight and face through heavy machinery (the result is really plastic surgery). Most devices in Spiris have concentrators on them, allowing them to increase the control over the brain to up to 50%. Magic is dangerous if you attempt to push the limits without proper training. Even attempting 51% can be lethal to you.

Spiris also is not without wildlife; but due to an infamous event, many wildlife have mutated or become aggresive and hostile. While weapons are illegal to civilians without going through the Wendell Clause, certain occupations allow the use of weapons if they are field workers.

Society in Spiris is close to Earth, but is different with a unique thing: different races. There are 3 different races: Elves, Humans, and Uiks. Uiks are basically muatated wildlife that are civilized and can speak language.

The History of Spiris is Very complex and will be covered in the game as Textbooks.

Noteworthy events include the Reggie Tragedy that created the Uik and monsters.


Confirmed and Unconfirmed Systems & Features

-2 Different Story Lines-Play as either the gentle Jeremiah "Diza" Smith, or the hardcore Riz Samore. A distinct difference in play will occur int both stories.
-12 Playable Characters-With a target number of 12 characters to choose from, lack of verastility will be a thing of the past. 6 confirmed.
-Alternate Costumes (In Progress)- Unlockale costumes with effects on the wearer.
-Custom Takentai SBS- The Takentai will make an appearance in the game. However, it will be more custom for the game with possible voice work in the game, and custom combo and special attacks. Brand new skills will be made exclusively for this game
-Voice Work(In Progress)- Voice work from a hand-picked cast of only the best. Now the effect of the game will be doubled.
-Musical Soundtrack (In Progress)- A track listing of at least 13-15 tracks.

If there needs to be more, please tell me.

Please, feedback is appreciated. Please post.
 
I'm not too sure if this is a phantasy game or a modern/urban game. Probably a mix, from what I've seen, but you should clarify it a bit.

All of this seems to talk about the main character- no story or anything. Sure, there's a general thingey that's happening, but even then I'm not sure what's going on.

Why would you get 12 playable characters? At first, this seemed like a light-novel like, detective story... then turned into a phantasy/urban... then suddenly you get 12 planned playable characters in an rpg tankaiten battle system... wtf?

Nevertheless, the intro and whatever did attract my attention very well, and it seems fun. But if you do get to the point where you can post it in project development, clarify thigns.
 
Well it is a mix of modern world and fantasy, as it is on another world with magic. The 12 playable characters will be the total by the end of the game, but it will be in a party of 3 or 4 characters.

The game revolves around the 2 MCs wih amnesia at first, However, the real Diza (in Riz) gets his memories back more, but still can't remember how he got in another body. Riz (in Diza's body) is a little slower at learning the past, so he can't remember much. Diza will be the more Easy mode, but Riz will be the Hard mode. I'm thinking about letting you switch sides on the go.

The 12 characters. 4 of them will be the initial party of friends and/or family. The other 8 will join over time as the antagonist begins to influence disaster on their goals. One of the characters is actually gonna be a President!

The antagonist is someone very close to the party, but they accidentally use a device that puts the brain's energy at 100% at your will, but fails after approxiamtely 2.2 seconds, but damages the bodies of the two. He tries to cover it up, and the more he covers it, the more evil he gets until finally he can't have any judgement and kills at will.
 

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In general unless you've added new content to your thread, don't bump.
~ Concept Development rules

Also, I think you can only bump after 3 days

I am probably not supposed to do this though, just thought I'd let you know.

I also think that you shouldn't give out too many secrets. :grin:
The magic theory is quite interesting but when a human can create fire and lighting, and change weight and face, then murder shouldn't be a crime big enough to be put on the news.

Thank you and have a happy holiday
 

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