Legend of Erthia - Armageddon (Might and Magic-like Game), Day and Night, 2013 Map of Erthia, and More! Options

[amerk]

If it hasn't been said multiple times before, this looks outstanding and takes me back to a time when it was all about PC gaming (Eye of the Beholder, Might and Magic, etc). Seeing as how different this game will be to a lot of new players, are you planning a sort of strategy guide for this? Even if it's only to take the player through the first section of the game, it may be a nice addition to have as we sink our teeth into this.

That's all assuming this gets completed, of course.

[erthia]

Thanks Amerk!

I can definitely create some kind of a beginners quide. LOE can be a pretty complex game and has a huge non-linear world. In a lot of big rpgs you have a map that has a arrow pointing to where you need to go. LOE doesn't have that. You will have to explore and find stuff on your own. The map system is useful though. It will keep track of where you have been.

I have come to far to quit on LOE now! I have most of the physical world created. Mechanics, equipment, scripts, etc are all created. I am mainly working on story, quests, and the remaining dungeons. All in all LOE currently has 55 maps completed which is comparable to Might and Magic VI.

Thanks again for the feedback!

If it hasn't been said multiple times before, this looks outstanding and takes me back to a time when it was all about PC gaming (Eye of the Beholder, Might and Magic, etc). Seeing as how different this game will be to a lot of new players, are you planning a sort of strategy guide for this? Even if it's only to take the player through the first section of the game, it may be a nice addition to have as we sink our teeth into this.

That's all assuming this gets completed, of course.

[erthia]

Well, much has been completed since the last updated I shared. My dialogue and quest writer has now written 80 quests in total. I have all of of the promotion quests implemented into the database. I have added a few new creatures types to the bestiary. A few more dungeons have been created, and progress is moving along nicely.

Another important update is that, The Legend of Erthia is now going to be names, "Legend of Erthia - Armageddon." I am currently working on two LOE projects side by side this one which is Might and Magic inspired and Legend of Erthia - The Etheral Gate (Ultima inspired). Having the main title and subtitles will help distinguish between the too projects.

Below is an image of the new title, wallpaper, image of the free LOE - Armageddon OST (WIP) which you can download, and a video showing the new menu and two of the main compositions to the game (Main Theme and Armageddon). Thanks again, and I will try to post updates more frequently.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpUNpqFKAqM



Download LOE - Armageddon Soundtrack (WIP):
http://www.legendoferthia.com/loe-downloads/


Wallpaper:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=441...elevant_count=1

[Strawberry]

Holy fudge, I am totally glad you are still working on this.

Love Might and Magic, and I'm really looking forward to playing this.

A custom OST. No more MM6 music?

Makes me want to play some Might and Magic now.

Good luck to you and your project!

[Dark Kyu]

Wow, this looks pretty cool, love the new title screen.

[Clord]

Wow, this looks pretty cool, love the new title screen.

I second that notion.

[amerk]

Wow, this looks pretty cool, love the new title screen.

I second that notion.

When you are posting, please try to add more than a simple agreement. Short, brief sentences like above is considered spam. Thank.

[erthia]

I have decided that I am also going to give LOE – Armageddon a UI upgrade. After working with LOE – The Etheral Gate, I had to do the same with LOE – Armageddon. In order to do this I had to make some changes to the game to get the best visuals.

The resolution has been converted back to the original, the party is now back to 4 members which will give some replay-ability in regards to trying new classes. I have also updated the way item and equipment names are displayed. EX: a sword will now be represented by an icon of a sword or the graphic in the grid inventory and the name “Crusader of Light + 5″ will be the weapon’s names.

Material and bonus info will be placed into the description fields. I had to do this because names were getting too long “Diamond Crusader Sword of Undead Slaying” and would get cut off.

I have also gave the main parameters (might, intellect, etc…) greater value in regards to bonuses for characters. I found in MM that they weren’t that useful. In LOE every point will count! Below are some screenshots of the changes. NOTE: The shop window still needs some adjusting in regards to labels (shown on the right are the incorrect parameters).

UPDATE: I was able to implement five heroes rather than four. Six still won't work.











This post has been edited by erthia: Jan 3 2013, 07:14 PM

[erthia]

Well, I have some real great news for LOE - Armageddon. Ubisoft has granted LOE - Armageddon permission to use the resources from MM4-8. This is a real burdin lifted off of my shoulder, and I can now work on LOE without any worry! I Owe a big thanks to Ubisoft for their kindness.

Here is the article on the LOE site:
http://www.legendoferthia.com/2013/01/ubis...ion-to-use.html

Also, sorry for the missing pictures I most recently switched platforms for the LOE site. I will get the images back up ASAP!

Here is a current list to the main characters in Erthia: (They appear in both of my LOE projects: LOE - Armageddon and LOE - The Etheral Gate)
https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-legend-o...157950605\

Here are some of the latest images:







This post has been edited by erthia: Feb 13 2013, 11:59 AM

[Ratty524]

Reminds me of DOOM a little bit. I'd love to see how this plays.

[erthia]

@Ratty524:
The world is basically turn based similar to MM3-5.

I finished the day and night system for LOE - Armageddon. Shops are closed after certain hour and it gets dark out. I am also partial way with the atmosphere and weather system. Message boxes are not so square anymore and blend better with the gamer. I am also using transparency effects with the shops to blend right in with the game as well. I am also adding in dungeon depth such as darkness. Basically, the further you look it gets darker.

Also, here is the 2013 up to date map of Erthia:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=535...e=1&theater

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This post has been edited by erthia: Jun 12 2013, 08:35 PM