Thanks for your opinion Shaddy!

Everyone seems to be confused rather she is a wood elf or alraune or what. XD

I think we're going to give her an overhaul to make her look cute, but still more plant-like.

Back to other news!



Redesigned the menu!

Now, I have a question - what should represent a physical attack ability that's NOT a sword (could get confused with real sword icons) or a fist (my bf hates that idea lols)?

Well, you could use an 'explosion' icon. You know, one of those "POW" special effects with the yellow light/aura surrounding it.

Why did you quote me when I was right above you?

The problem with that is, I don't have the skills to make POW-like icon...

The pow icon style was what I was going to suggest too XD, and you do have the skill, it's actually fairly simple, just requires you to get in close with some pixels, and I know you can do it.

As far as the plant girl goes, a redesign sounds cool, just don't get rid of that tail, it's really awesome and makes her very unique.

Teehee! I think i shall try again!

How's this for a WIP Poppy? o.o She just needs an outfit I thinks.

lol it's cute but she's so naked and shiny!

So adorable! I love the colors >u<

Haha, sorry about the last post. You could say it's my bad habit making quotes
I fixed the post, just so you know.

Anyway, if you like, here's a pack with a few 'special' icons.

http://rmrk.net/index.php?topic=23552.0

Hope it helps. The one who made the pack is named 'Revo,' so please don't forget to credit him.

By the way, your 're-designed' plant girl looks really cute. I really like the texture

@ Shaddy She needs an outfit - which we have not decided at all. D=

@ Cookie Thankies!

@ Dark Kyu Thanks for the link, but we're going to make our own icons.

Outfit idea (these are WIP portraits):

I like the darker colors, the yellow just doesn't look right to me, maybe it is because it is against green skin?

Yeah, but I'm asking about the outfits. I can change the colors, sure.

Well it depends on her personality, really. I would say the second one though, it seems to fit her frame better, if that makes sense. I don't mean it is form fitting, more that it goes with the body style.

Oh right. XD

She's very timid, but very smart.

The second one might make more sense (plus I like the skirt better). XD

I'll change the yellow in a bit. Doing a portrait of Narie for Star (meaning, I'm trying very hard to give him a base thing to work with o.o)

Updated the cast!

Sprites of the playable cast in Ghost Shards!

Who's your favorite?



Aelina Rowan


A 20-year old songstress working at the Snowblanket Lodge in the town of Evertear. She is one of the many daughters of the infamed Necromancer, Midlyn Rowan. She continuously has a cheerful and spirited demeanor, but harbors a dark-side that comes out randomly. She uses Scythes and Staffs in combat, and specializes in supporting her allies; although she can be a capable fighter as well.


Narie Tearwyn


A 23-year old Crusader who lost her twin sister, Sarie several years prior to the story. The oldest female of the group, she acts as a motherly figure, with her constant nagging. She prefers one-handed weapons such as swords and maces with her shield during combat. She is an all-rounder during battle - capable of dealing damage, healing, and tanking.


Zarric Bastion


Aelina's 24-year old boyfriend and childhood sweetheart. He was the son of a general, before a twisted plot killed his father. He is very optimistic, and always looks at the bright side of things. He swings his large two-handed axe or hammer in battle heavily, and focuses on dishing out damage during battle.


Demi Carinae


A 29-year old captain of the Crusaders, who is the oldest member of the group. He is a renowned ladies' man and a constant jokester, but can get serious when the time is right. He wields a spear in battle and specializes in taking hits.


Kyran Sage


A mysterious 24-year old man who hides his face. He is cold-hearted and does not seem to care about anyone - despite traveling with a young girl. He uses two curved blades in battle and focuses on taking enemies down quickly.


Poppy


A 15-year old girl who came from an enchanted forest that was burned down. She is very shy and timid, yet has a love for books - making her very intelligent for her age. She travels with Kyran who saved her life. She is the a long-distance fighter, utilizing magic and her longbow in battle.



Reina Rowan


Aelina's 18-year old sister who rivals her in Stonesinging. Favored by their father, Midlyn, she finally get to travel the world with his permission. She is heavily spoiled and very cocky. She can use staffs and curved blades in battle, and serves as the game's main healer.

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Sarie Tearwyn


Narie's deceased twin sister who was a Stonesinger before her death. She is seen mostly in flashbacks.


Gwyn Faowind


A friend of Aelina's who is hidden from the rest of the world as she is believed to be dead. She is a tomboy by nature.

Interesting cast so far.
I like it

My favorite has to be Poppy. You could say I always love timid-type characters

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you all know that we are still alive and kicking, and working on the game! Certain events slowed us down a bit, but fear not, we're still making the game. It won't die, I promise.

Picture previews of things to come.

A Giant Ice Rat.


An Icedactyl.


These are portraits of the opposing forces of evil.


One of the bad guys.


A native creature to swamplands; a naga.


A naga's mount.


Heavy relic armor.


Light relic armor.


Relic weapons.


An antagonist named Strun Frost-Mane.

Hello!

Sorry for not updating in a long time - progress has been slow. We are working on the game still, though! No worries. ^^

I have come to ask a question or two. I hope you will answer to the best of your abilities.

1) One concerns the character of Poppy - the innocent looking young plant girl. She is 16 when she joins the party and develops a crush on a 25 year old man that saved her life before the events of story. Is 16 too young for a grand fantasy adventure, despite her being inhuman? Does it seem natural for a 16-year old plant girl to develop a crush on a guy that saved her months earlier?

I have thought of increasing her age to make it seem more reasonable. Maybe to 18 or 19, since she IS a young type of character. Should I not worry about this?

2) This game is being created by a group of friends. The problem is that we all have someone we'd like to be in the party. Big Boss says he WANTS/NEEDS Aelina, Narie, Zarric, Demi, Kyran, Poppy, and Reina in the party. That's 7 so far, but then... The concept artist wants his character, I want to add a witty assassin, the writer has two characters, etc.

I would love to make them all happy and have these characters be playable, but... It's too much. Do you guys have any ideas of what can be done? I could make them important NPCs, but I'm afraid of hurting feelings in the process.

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I love the idea of the game - bringing the characters to life. I've been afraid that no matter how hard we work on it, by the time it's finished no one will want to play it. I would be afraid of everything going to waste. I'm still paranoid about that, by the way. I'm hoping something gets done soon! I even wanted to hire artists and mappers - but Big Boss isn't fond of getting more people.

Well,
thanks for reading!

Yeah, walls of text intimidates me as well.

Hello everyone!

Today I have some visual progress to show you all! Exciting, isn't it?

Firstly, I've re-mapped some of the interiors of the starting town, Evertear. I want to show some before and after screenshots so you can see the difference - and give me your opinion! I basically put together my own tileset for the after versions. ^^



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Secondly, I've been itching to work on cutscenes. I've attempted to create the first one with the two party members together at camp. Usually I make the base scene, and the big boss then takes and enhances it. What you see below are what I have done.







Thanks for reading!

Hello all! Or Some! O_oa

About a month ago Big Boss declared that soon he will be releasing a teaser demo containing some cut-scenes and the battle system he's been working hard on.

All he has to do is finish the graphics needed and tweak the battle system some more - including a boss fight. In my opinion he's about 85% there. The goal he set for himself has really helped make some progress.

Speaking of battle graphics, I thought I'd show off what he's made so far - in the form of GIFs. Everyone loves those, right!? >>;;

Please note we have made more since I made these. ;;

KYRAN




NARIE



SARIE




That concludes this update! Thanks for reading!

To be honest with you I kinda like the before shots better LOL!

Yes I have to agree, however the new ones are good to, just...different, they seem like they would all fit in, you can never have to many good maps, though I do like it that you took out a lot of the default paintings cause they can really make things look out of place if they dont fit the time period/culture of the game.

Im not understanding some of these updates to, it's always good to vent, that a big reason we have sites like this but are you asking for help?
Projects slow down and speed up all the time, but it seems you have been keeping up pretty good with it so I wouldn't be worried. If things get bad just ask for help.