The Black Rose, Now with a Complete Walkthrough. Options

[wildwind]

I'm enjoying the game.

I would like to suggest a couple things -
I would have liked to have seen a sign on the weapon and item shops.

The enemies hardly ever show up in the forest making leveling up very time consuming.
I had none show up in the first section, so I headed south to the next section and took two steps and entered a battle with two blood mushrooms and some "bear/man " looking thing. They make huge hits on you and you die. The enemy encounter rate should be much higher and the easier to kill ones should be in the upper section and get progressively harder as you move through the forest sections.



After going through the forest and trying to go to the cave to see the elf I get this error:
Unable to find Graphics/Autotiles/001-G_Water01. ... Game shuts down.....


I can't get back into the forest...so now I'm stuck until I get the missing graphic.

I Guess I'll just start over and try to get leveled up and make money.

1 Encounter rate has been restored back to normal in the first forest map ( I forgot to change it back when testing).
There's quite a variety of easy enemies just in that map alone that level you up in a short time.

2 Apologies about the auto tiles....the game uses no RTP which is what it says is missing ?. Those with Rmxp its not
so much an issue.
Iv'e included the autotile file (Quick Fix) which you can add to the graphics file.
Thanks for the feedback.

Graphics file to add (download) to version 1

I have the same problem - missing the above mentioned file - I've used your patch -but nothing happens.Same error as before.

[darkhalo]

Okay, an update. IV'e just spent a good couple of hours going through this to find out what is
going on exactly.
Firstly, Iv'e encrpted the game again (in part) added the graphics file and installed the game
onto a different PC with windows 7 as standalone. It worked perfectly first time.
@sammie & wildwind. I managed to get beyond the maps you have indicated without any
missing graphic files/issues.
For the patch, do you have the tilesets, autotiles, fog and panorama files all in the Graphic folder ?
Like I said, the game itself doesn't rely on the RTP...though thinking about it, some of the early graphics
may not have been extracted altogether...such as a stray autotile or pan. (In the patch).
Anyways, Iv'e retested the game (resolved a further bug in the first forest map re enemy
encounter) and that is about it really...all works fine.
I'll upload this recent revised one as version 2 either tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback (as always).

[wildwind]

Okay, an update. IV'e just spent a good couple of hours going through this to find out what is
going on exactly.
Firstly, Iv'e encrpted the game again (in part) added the graphics file and installed the game
onto a different PC with windows 7 as standalone. It worked perfectly first time.
@sammie & wildwind. I managed to get beyond the maps you have indicated without any
missing graphic files/issues.
For the patch, do you have the tilesets, autotiles, fog and panorama files all in the Graphic folder ?
Like I said, the game itself doesn't rely on the RTP...though thinking about it, some of the early graphics
may not have been extracted altogether...such as a stray autotile or pan. (In the patch).
Anyways, Iv'e retested the game (resolved a further bug in the first forest map re enemy
encounter) and that is about it really...all works fine.
I'll upload this recent revised one as version 2 either tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback (as always).

Thanks a lot for your support - but I'm sure, that I have all the tilesets in the Graphic folder. I can see
the missing file - it's there. But nevertheless it doesn't work. Looking forward for the update.

[darkhalo]

Okay, an update. IV'e just spent a good couple of hours going through this to find out what is
going on exactly.
Firstly, Iv'e encrpted the game again (in part) added the graphics file and installed the game
onto a different PC with windows 7 as standalone. It worked perfectly first time.
@sammie & wildwind. I managed to get beyond the maps you have indicated without any
missing graphic files/issues.
For the patch, do you have the tilesets, autotiles, fog and panorama files all in the Graphic folder ?
Like I said, the game itself doesn't rely on the RTP...though thinking about it, some of the early graphics
may not have been extracted altogether...such as a stray autotile or pan. (In the patch).
Anyways, Iv'e retested the game (resolved a further bug in the first forest map re enemy
encounter) and that is about it really...all works fine.
I'll upload this recent revised one as version 2 either tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback (as always).

Thanks a lot for your support - but I'm sure, that I have all the tilesets in the Graphic folder. I can see
the missing file - it's there. But nevertheless it doesn't work. Looking forward for the update.

Thanks for the feedback wildwind.
Iv'e now uploaded the V2 gameload files which I tested out as a standalone and which worked.
Have also edited it too, so that first forest map reveals enemies first time.
The new v2 link is in the first post.

All When downloading from Sendspace btw, click on the blue link furthest down the page.

[wildwind]

Okay, an update. IV'e just spent a good couple of hours going through this to find out what is
going on exactly.
Firstly, Iv'e encrpted the game again (in part) added the graphics file and installed the game
onto a different PC with windows 7 as standalone. It worked perfectly first time.
@sammie & wildwind. I managed to get beyond the maps you have indicated without any
missing graphic files/issues.
For the patch, do you have the tilesets, autotiles, fog and panorama files all in the Graphic folder ?
Like I said, the game itself doesn't rely on the RTP...though thinking about it, some of the early graphics
may not have been extracted altogether...such as a stray autotile or pan. (In the patch).
Anyways, Iv'e retested the game (resolved a further bug in the first forest map re enemy
encounter) and that is about it really...all works fine.
I'll upload this recent revised one as version 2 either tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback (as always).

Thanks a lot for your support - but I'm sure, that I have all the tilesets in the Graphic folder. I can see
the missing file - it's there. But nevertheless it doesn't work. Looking forward for the update.

Thanks for the feedback wildwind.
Iv'e now uploaded the V2 gameload files which I tested out as a standalone and which worked.
Have also edited it too, so that first forest map reveals enemies first time.
The new v2 link is in the first post.

All When downloading from Sendspace btw, click on the blue link furthest down the page.

Thanks again, but maybe I have to give up playing this game. I've downloaded the new V2, also the graphics V2.
I've extracted the game, copied the graphics in the graphics folder - but now I can't even start the game. I see
a completely black screen - only the tile is readable.

[darkhalo]

Okay, an update. IV'e just spent a good couple of hours going through this to find out what is
going on exactly.
Firstly, Iv'e encrpted the game again (in part) added the graphics file and installed the game
onto a different PC with windows 7 as standalone. It worked perfectly first time.
@sammie & wildwind. I managed to get beyond the maps you have indicated without any
missing graphic files/issues.
For the patch, do you have the tilesets, autotiles, fog and panorama files all in the Graphic folder ?
Like I said, the game itself doesn't rely on the RTP...though thinking about it, some of the early graphics
may not have been extracted altogether...such as a stray autotile or pan. (In the patch).
Anyways, Iv'e retested the game (resolved a further bug in the first forest map re enemy
encounter) and that is about it really...all works fine.
I'll upload this recent revised one as version 2 either tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback (as always).

Thanks a lot for your support - but I'm sure, that I have all the tilesets in the Graphic folder. I can see
the missing file - it's there. But nevertheless it doesn't work. Looking forward for the update.

Thanks for the feedback wildwind.
Iv'e now uploaded the V2 gameload files which I tested out as a standalone and which worked.
Have also edited it too, so that first forest map reveals enemies first time.
The new v2 link is in the first post.

All When downloading from Sendspace btw, click on the blue link furthest down the page.

Thanks again, but maybe I have to give up playing this game. I've downloaded the new V2, also the graphics V2.
I've extracted the game, copied the graphics in the graphics folder - but now I can't even start the game. I see
a completely black screen - only the tile is readable.

If you extract the game exe and then place the whole "Graphics" file into the game folder alongside the Audio
folder etc you should be fine.
It certainly works .

[Chukkaque]

downloading now, gonna give it a try

[mimella]

Yet another fantastic game with graphics which, in my opinion, excel Seal of Seasons, also loving the 2D effect.
I think I may have encountered a bug - I have 2 aquamarines in my items but they will not let me in the trading house - any suggestions ?

[darkhalo]

Yet another fantastic game with graphics which, in my opinion, excel Seal of Seasons, also loving the 2D effect.
I think I may have encountered a bug - I have 2 aquamarines in my items but they will not let me in the trading house - any suggestions ?

Glad to recieve some feedback on this, as it was 3 years plus in development. Glad you like it .
Re the Aquamarines, lol, not sure where you acquired the second one. But the trade house will probably come into version 2.1.
Instead, I compromised more on the "buy mine plots and gem extraction" theme rather than the trade shop itself. This involves
buying a mineral plot, hiring folk etc as a sub quest really. So here, precious gems can be sold at most shops.
However, a true trade shop will enable you to wheel and deal for extra profits.
Artismiths will enter in a later version too.

[mimella]

I got the 2nd aquamarine through mining and the chap now says the guild is closed but he will buy gems so I don't think it was a bug because I had forgotten to kill Fragan and got the gem in spider's den. However there seems to be a glitch back in Toyka - I have told to speak to Yan Yan (done) then speak to Guila (done) then return to Inn and speak to L but she just tells to speak to Yan Yan - so nothing happens. Also tried going to various places and there are no fights just walking round unmolested for a change!!
BTW there are a few grammar issues but it does not spoil the enjoyment of the game.

[darkhalo]

I got the 2nd aquamarine through mining and the chap now says the guild is closed but he will buy gems so I don't think it was a bug because I had forgotten to kill Fragan and got the gem in spider's den. However there seems to be a glitch back in Toyka - I have told to speak to Yan Yan (done) then speak to Guila (done) then return to Inn and speak to L but she just tells to speak to Yan Yan - so nothing happens. Also tried going to various places and there are no fights just walking round unmolested for a change!!
BTW there are a few grammar issues but it does not spoil the enjoyment of the game.

Re above.
EDIT:Two known game bugs were identified in the game. (in Tyoka with Lianne).
The game has been re edited and test played again, and is now good to go. Download version 2a.
My thanks to mimella for spotting the bugs.

[Clord]

I finally got around to play it and it is a wonderful game!

I found this kind of hilarious.



This guy probably sees the things differently than the rest.

Edit: In-fact, this guy sees many things including males as way more attractive in their portraits.

This post has been edited by Clord: Aug 20 2012, 03:15 AM

[darkhalo]

Okay. Just a quick heads up that Iv'e finally begun the walkthrough for this.
Should be out towards the end of the month.

[bulmabriefs144]

I'm gonna try to make a self-extracting compressed .exe for the the game using Install Creator, and pass it whole to you instead of two files.

Okay, I'm compressing it slightly by using a largely lossless program to reduce the color. I'll check it before I pack it, though, to make sure it doesn't go shabby as a result.

Yay, I did it, no noticeable loss of quality. Okay, PM me when you've downloaded this and built a mirror site (I don't wanna hold such a file forever).

http://www.mediafire.com/?69cbn883okdgsnk
(dead link now, he PMed me saying he got a copy)

This post has been edited by bulmabriefs144: Aug 23 2012, 01:06 PM

[Philip]

Ok, so I'm pretty much IN LOVE with your mapping. Do you make these maps yourself? I mean do you build all the mountains and building graphics yourself or do you have someone else that makes these.

[darkhalo]

Ok, so I'm pretty much IN LOVE with your mapping. Do you make these maps yourself? I mean do you build all the mountains and building graphics yourself or do you have someone else that makes these.

In all honesty, many of these graphics were sourced from another site for members to use, including mapping material.
Mostly converted for rmxp use really.
Resources (original sources) included Iv'e put in the credits in first post. (from what I know).
Certain others, such as the cave mazes etc are pretty much all Paint Shop done.


@bulmabriefs....many thanks. I'll put up a link for that. Works perfectly. Added to my "to do" list.

[Philip]

Ok, I'm so sorry but I'm going to do some bashing for a quick sec.

It's so dispiriting to try to download a game from RRR and be redirected on the download website to 14 different advertisments before you get to the actual game. From your last post I think you're working on getting one file together for download but may I suggest mediafire???? It's one of the absolute best download sites and you know EXACTLY where the download button is. I hate 6 different download buttons and they're all for a media player or a download manager or a porn site (lols).

Just making a suggestion there cz I never did get your game to download because it wanted to install a download manager and I'm like ugh!

So anyways I really hope you're able to find something that works well.

[darkhalo]

Ok, I'm so sorry but I'm going to do some bashing for a quick sec.

It's so dispiriting to try to download a game from RRR and be redirected on the download website to 14 different advertisments before you get to the actual game. From your last post I think you're working on getting one file together for download but may I suggest mediafire???? It's one of the absolute best download sites and you know EXACTLY where the download button is. I hate 6 different download buttons and they're all for a media player or a download manager or a porn site (lols).

Just making a suggestion there cz I never did get your game to download because it wanted to install a download manager and I'm like ugh!

So anyways I really hope you're able to find something that works well.

Okay Philip, message understood. I tried mediafile originally a while back and it seemed to take ages waiting to download a file, so
I stuck to the alternative which actually worked without a problem. Drawback are the ads, though bypassable as mentioned in the
first post..
Like I said, I will be uploading the game exe (by bulmabriefs) which installs nicely as one game file.
It will certainly be the weekend before I get a chance to do anything with RM, but I WILL retry Mediafile for the above
upload. :

[Philip]

Okay Philip, message understood. I tried mediafile originally a while back and it seemed to take ages waiting to download a file, so
I stuck to the alternative which actually worked without a problem. Drawback are the ads, though bypassable as mentioned in the
first post..
Like I said, I will be uploading the game exe (by bulmabriefs) which installs nicely as one game file.
It will certainly be the weekend before I get a chance to do anything with RM, but I WILL retry Mediafile for the above
upload. :

I know this is something that you don't want to hear BUT if you actually pay for a mediaFire account then it will upload and download much quicker and you also get custom download URLs for your projects.

I usually make 2 GB games (custom music and lots of images lol) and it takes 2 to 3 hours on upload but only about 45 min to download.

[Philip]

Ok, I finally was able to download the game and graphics and have been playing the game. Very nice game so far