Platform RPG Maker XP(RTP needed) Genre: Fantasy Fiction(Fan-fic) Tone of Story: Light-hearted at the first chapter, serious as gameplay goes further Demo Size: 91 MB Gameplay Difficulty: Medium-Hard
They said that I've died, a thousand of years ago.
*According to popular request, I have shrinked the demo size by half* This is the newly released demo, ready for download. Do give it a try!
The Capital City of Ehira
Established in a flavorable environment 3400 years ago, the Capital City of Ehira, or commonly referred as Ehira City, became the one of the world's most renowned and populated cities. Ehira City is located far west, where the weather is said to be the best among all the states.
Ehira emphasised greatly on the production of Magic Energy, especially after the research of Mana Power(MP)became popular and the ascension of Town Council Minister Regias. It shared bitter rivalry with Kanth to become the most flourished city in the world. Their production of magical instruments and even regular daily needs became their main marketing product soon. Until today, Ehira City continues to expand its magical industry and encourage the expansion of military power.
The Advanced Technological Capital of Kanth
Unlike Ehira, Kanth was built slowly from the eventual efforts of villagers that once hoped for better lives. Its relation with Ehira City is seen as paradoxical and contrasting. When Ehira City had a great environment to start with, Kanth people had to suffer from harsh winters throughout the seasons. Plants were scarce, but this paved way to their advanced research in food stocks, in which they produce artificial food that are palatable --- enough for emaciated and malnourished citizens. Due to their rivalry with Ehira City, Kanth has invested most of its money on military development and research instead of looking after the people. Prostitution, corruption, theft, broad daylight robbery were frequent.
Life was bitter in Kanth. The citizens rarely felt the warm sunlight bathing on them. And yet, they never wanted to abandon the work of their ancestors.
History
2000 years ago, 5 humans from another planet came to this planet to check on the progress. It was said that they can live up to millenium, and they will not die in spite of any injuries. These godlike people were assigned to different places to survey the planet, but on the day of their departure, came the legendary Ehivan War. Kanth attacked Ehira for some particular reasons, and with the most advanced technology, they were no match for the Ehira troops.
But war, does it even have rules?
The Five Immortals
It was heard that the technology progression of this people's planet are a few thousand times more advanced than on the planet's.
The Five Immortal had some sort of position and were considered the Upper Class of the people in their planet. They were ordered to take note of the progress in the other planet(The game world). But there was much of a conflict before the mission started. Some ministers, who opposed to the plan just because they thought the Five Immortals would betray the emporer and not come back, launched a mutiny and caused the mission to be delayed although the rebellion was put out soon.
In order not to spoil the fun, I am not going to explain why the Five Immortals could not die.
Shawn Manorga
The main character of the game.He was the immortal assigned to Ehira and fought gallantly with the Kanth troops despite how heavily outnumbered his army is. His skills earned him several promotions, but when he was only promoted to 6th Lieutenant, he mysteriously disappeared. The people of Ehira thought he was devoured by a huge beast, because they could not find his body. However, that's not it. Not that simple. Shawn's Legend does not end here.
The Story Begins
The game starts showing Shawn in the internal world of him, struggling very hard to wake up until a person known as Memory helped him. He later learns that he had slept 1500 years with his memories all sealed up by an unknown sorcerer. He then departs on a journey to find answers to his past, and the rest is up to you to play in the game.
Characters
Shawn Manorga
Name:Shawn Manorga Age: Immortal Weapon: Sword [Talented Swordsman] Uses deadly Technic skills to deliver heavy blows. Description: After 1500 years, Shawn has fallen from a wartime hero into an average man without official identity. He takes extreme pride of his rank although he was only promoted to 6th Lieutenant. Shawn's memory was erased completely when he woke up. Main character of the game, he is a happy-go-lucky person, but he can get cold and serious when he blows his top. He is an aggressive attacker and he never leaves mercy on people who harmed his friends.
Reas Brexter
Name:Reas Brexter Age: 23 Weapon: Claw [Bashing Brawler] Dazzles foes with series of punches, kicks and slashes Description: Reas excels in both studies and martial arts, making him one of the most famous generals in Ehira currently. His father is Regias, Minister of Town Council, and he is his 72nd child. Although he looked reticent and truculent, he is, deep down, a very socible person. Shawn's most trusted sidekick.
Shamaine
Name:Shamaine Age: Unknown Weapon: Wands & Staffs [Cheerful Medic] Manipulates healing and boosting spells to keep other members fighting. Description: No one knows Shamaine's surname and she is not sure herself too, but she often heard Regias calling her "Mrs Manorga". She is the Princess of Ehira, but not from the loyal bloodline as she was adopted when one of the king's knights found her standing on the streets on a snowing night. Mischievious and spoiled, she is a brat that loves to get out of her room using the magic she learnt secretly. Despite of his untamed nature, she is a very caring and selfless cleric who is willing to sacrifise anything for her allies. She has a very strong liking for Shawn and would do anything just to get closer to him.
Khoven Lernfet
Name:Khoven Lernfet Age: Immortal Weapon: Greatsword [Peerless Warrior] Makes use of large amounts of MP to deal great damages on the foe. Description: Khoven looks like Cloud of Final Fantasy 7 and behaves exactly like him. A cold and calculative person, Khoven nevers bothers much about his allies(explaining why he doesn't have any buffs for his allies). He is one of the members in the Ashoira Investigation Team(AIT)and had solved many cases. Like Shawn, he is also an immortal, but blessed with great strength and endurance instead. There is a rumour within the palace that the Queen of Ashoira has lain eyes on him since after he rescued her from a bandit raid.
Aloysius Manorga
Name:Aloysius Manorga Age: 19 Weapon: Long Bow [Magical Ravenger] Uses combinations of spells and arrows to surprise foes. Description: Aloysius is the last survivor of the Manorga clan. A young lad who lost both of his parents at the age of 15, he lives alone near the sea and takes up the job of protecting Epsylon and hunting for raw materials. When he was younger, his father used to tell him about Shawn being their ancestor, immortal and still living, but he doesn't believe the fact until othe day Shawn came to his door. A very joyous person, Aloysius is said to have inherited Shawn's happy-go-lucky attitude and his love for adventure. He has a secret crush on a purple-haired girl of his age that he never dared to admit.
Lanion Nal Jackhem
Name:Lanion Nal Jackhem Age: 27 Weapon: Staff or books (rare equip) [Elemental Wizard] Blasts out variable elements of spells, targeting their weaknesses. Description: A mysterious magician that claimed to be the last traditional Nal, a tribal race. With a long history of 2100 years, the Nal people had long gave up their traditions and went to live in modern cities, except for Lanion's family. Lanion is a straightforward person; if he wants to point out something, he will cut straight into it unlike Shawn. Honest and dilligent, his greatest wish is to find a wife and settle down and live traditionally. But upon hearing of Regias' evil intentions on Ashoira and Kanth, he casted his dream aside to solve the crisis once and for all.
Side Characters Name:Memory Age: Not Applicable Weapon:Does not fight Description: Memory is the overall in charge of the memories we have. For example, he helps you when you want to recall what you have planned to eat for lunch. Shawn's Memory was sealed in a cage with 100 locks. With every lock that opens, Shawn will be able to remember certain things about his past, but the sudden effect give tremendous pain and sometimes even blow him unconscious. Memory helps by navigating Shawn to his cage, and explains everything that can be found from a broken lock, and also, you are able to use facilities like blacksmith and skill shop to get special weapons and learn skills that a character cannot learn automatically. Memory takes form over a person from real-life, and the person's real identity and relationship with Shawn, is that he is his (CENSORED).
Name:V.I.R.U.S Age: Not Applicable Weapon:Does not fight Description: Virus corrupts the memory of one person, whether he's an immortal or a mortal. And if the Virus successfully evades the brain system, the victim would forget everything they know depending on how much Virus attacked him. Only immortals are able to save themselves by entering the subconscious state and exterminate them before it's too late. Virus can take form of any being as long as the victim recognise him or her. Virus plays a very vital part in understanding the storyline.
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Screenshots
Battle screen. One of the puzzles in Shawn's Story Level up screen Save & Load screen Skill selection screen Start up screen The Menu System.
Features
Aphid-Edition Default Battle System(ADBS)
An originally customised default battle system by AphidRuin. Experience the thrill and enjoyment of just ulitising little amount of add-ons to beautify the battle system! All encounters have well-balanced stats to give you a full-time challenging but enjoying battles and experience rate to provide you the just right time of leveling up.
[spoiler=Blizzard's Stormtronics Menu] A total new out look and fully original edition of the default menu by Blizzard, the menu system has been highly regarded as one of the best in RMXP. With several add-ons like the Quest Log and also using Moghunter's custom menu screens(status,skill,item), gameplay is maximised to the fullest and players will have a great time with the menu.
Quest Log
Need something to keep track of side-quests available in the game? Then here is a good function for you! Implemented along with the menu system, you can keep track of quests accepted, and also review quests that are completed sometime ago.
Pseudo 3D Camara
Are you having a boring time looking straight at the screen with seeing it move? Well, with the fantasic add-on, no worries! You can experience life-like 3D zooms to bring out the best of the graphics during battles.
Blizzard's Easy Party Switcher Start Up Screen(Still pending,so I'm using the given materials) Night_Runner's Item Exchanging script and item-skill learning script Musics from Nobuo Uematsu(Is that counted?) THERE'S A LOT MORE!
Estimated playtime: It's about 2 hours for the current demo. Sit back and enjoy the music too.
Known Errors There is an issue with Ccoa's UMS. Some parts of the text could not be seen though. Please bear with me until I find a feasible solution. Please inform me if there is anymore errors. Thank you. There is no playtesters for the new demo yet. It would be much appreciated if someone would give me a hand.
Credits For battle system add-ons, menu system, and most for the party changer, thanks to Blizzard the master scripter. Title Screen: Moghunter Transition Script and Save & Load System: Fantasist Blacksmith and skill shop: Legacy, NightRunner(He left the forum, sadly ), ForeverZer0 Quest Log System: game_guy Dialogue System: Ccoa
And other staffs who had helped me in recolouring pictures and teaching me how to make a game,
Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen!
Hope you guys and have a try on the demo and give some comments. If you have any questions about the storyline, please do ask.
This post has been edited by AphidRuin: Nov 22 2012, 09:36 PM
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"Creative people don't say themselves as creative because they are creative." -Cheong Cheng Wen a.k.a AphidRuin
Hleeo.Tahnk you for tkanig the tmie to raed tihs.I am bsaing tihs on the frist {oigranl} can you raed tihs?Yaeh olny smoe poelpe can sikm sneentces lkie tehse woituht hvanig to sotp.You rllaey olny hvae to konw the frist and end lttres of the wrod you are tyrnig to raed for yuor mnid to pcik tehm up esaily.Olny 55% of poelpe can raed tihs.I tihnk taht snice you konw waht you are raendig aoubt you can gesus the wrods.If you can raed tihs, palce it in yuor sgitanrue.Dnoe by Senapho.Oops.Sanehpo.
"Creative people don't say themselves as creative because they are creative." -Cheong Cheng Wen a.k.a AphidRuin
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