Reflections ~Recruiting Four Team Members~

[Valkyriet]

Hello! I should start off by saying that this is my very first project; I started working on it about two weeks ago. However, development has been pretty slow, especially in the areas I'm not experienced in. Even so, I do not want to give up, which is why I'm asking for help. So, without further ado..
 
Plot Summary

Spoiler

Marunae, our heroine, has always had an adventurous streak, coupled with a helpful personality. She's famous in her little snowy town of Aervale as Merlock Holmes; a nickname that her brother often uses to tease her, whenever she is tardy. It deters her little, however, as she loves her brother - the only guardian she has known ever since she was a toddler. Over the past 6 years, they have visited and explored every habitat their little continent has to offer, and made a rather exciting hobby out of it. In fact, they have just returned from their trip to the mountains, and Maru notices her brother is hiding something from her.
Deep in the woods...

Hidden from all except those with a keen eye, is a secret entrance. Very few know their way around the enchantment on the entrance, and even fewer have any wish to visit what lies beyond it, unless the need is dire. There are no rumors about this place, nor mention of it in any historical books; it remains an unacknowledged landmark.

In other news~

It's festival time in the queer little town! A group of druids has taken up abode in the forest outside the village, and Maru is more excited than ever at the prospect of getting to know their fun and quirky guests. Yet, amidst the cheer and excitement of festival preparations, she cannot help but feel uneasy.

Characters [Playable]

Spoiler

   

    *Marunae*

Role : Protagonist / Fire Mage

Race : Elf

Aspiration : World Explorer

Has been affectionately nicknamed : Maru, Merlock Holmes, Pie-goblin

Has abnormal reactions to : Mornings, nicknames, pecan pies, red scarves

Often described as : sweet, calm, inquisitive

 

   

  

      *Mikael*

Role : Protagonist's brother / Healer

Spoiler

Race : Elf

Aspiration : Ace Herbalist

Has been affectionately nicknamed : Mikopie, Snargaluff

Has abnormal reactions to : Cat ears, unfunny jokes

Often described as : Aloof, intelligent, introvert

Secret : Stammers when depressed

 

   

       *Lorna*

Role : Unknown / Archer

Spoiler

Race : Animagus

Aspiration : Spy

Has been affectionately nicknamed : Nekomimi

{More details to be revealed in game!}

   

      *Icarus*

Role : Unknown / Assassin

Spoiler

{More details to be revealed in game!}

Characters [Non-Playable]

Spoiler

 

  Eiris

Role : Overseer and Guardian of Aervale

Race : Human

 

Solaris

Role : Mikael's Mentor / Aervale's Head Herbalist

Race : Human

 

Glakhar Jingleroot

Role : Marunae's Mentor / Aervale's Head Carpenter

Race : Faeri-Dwarf

 

Rhaegar

Role : Fashionista

Race : Demon

{Meet more of Aervale's residents and guests in game!}

Expectations

About me : Since this is my first project, I'm a bit nervous and scatterbrained for starters. I'm hoping to gain more experience once I've finished this, and hopefully get better at organizing things. First time working in a team too, so I hope you'll be considerate. I may come off as hyperactive squirrel sometimes, but it comes and goes. I prefer perfection, but am not too obsessed with it.

About the project [Made using RMXP] : Since it's freeware, it's not going to be a long game.  My schedule's going to be a bit tight though because there's a fair bit of traveling involved over the next few months, but I'll have internet access about 90% of the time, so hopefully there won't be any worries about miscommunication. I'm in no rush to finish this, although I think December '15 is a fair enough deadline.

Mapping : All maps except interiors. This amounts to approximately less than 10 maps for the mapper to work on. I will specify what the map is supposed to look like through pm once someone volunteers. Moreover, there's certain tiles that I really want to use in the game. I can compile these together into one tileset, and if you wish, you can add to it too : )

Writer : Need help with dialogues mostly. Writer's block has been a permanent issue with me.

Event Helper/Scripter : I've been trying to learn the basics of using RMXP, but I stumble too often. i'm aiming to learn more with the help of an experienced(more than me, at least) scripter. This basically includes me specifying what event takes place when/where (such as cutscenes, multiple-step side quests, and so on).

Graphic Artist : For modifications on some of the sprites I'm using. For example, Glakhar's sprite does not fit in XP, so I'm hoping someone can help me with dwarf and child sprites (There's 6 such spritesheets to tinker with). If it sounds like too much, I can try reducing it four. The only other mini assignment is to fix Lorna's faceset so that her human ears are not visible.

My job : Mediator between team members, music finder, sprite maker, and interior mapper (unless I'm forgetting something else).

Recruitment

{Please read the Expectations section for details}

Mapper [CLOSED] ~ Candacis, Valkyriet

Dialogue Writer [CLOSED] ~ imascribble

Event Helper/Scripter This thread is being closed, due to being solved. If for some reason you would like this thread re-opened, please report this post and leave a message why. Thank you. ~ MobiusXVI, Prizmik

Graphic Artist This thread is being closed, due to being solved. If for some reason you would like this thread re-opened, please report this post and leave a message why. Thank you. ~ Prizmik, lithkast

That concludes my recruitment post! ^_^ It probably sounds a bit scantily put together so if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to post them here. Cheerios!

 

[Marious]

Hey there Amaranthia is the Dialogue writer open? I am looking to improve my writing skills. Let me know.

 

[Valkyriet]

Hi marious!

Firstly, my username is Valkyriet...not Amaranthia I'm a member at the amaranthgames forum, which is the only reason why my "Location" is set to Amaranthia.

Secondly, you're free to apply for the position if you can give me a short demonstration of your current skills (if that's okay with you). The story will be using mostly relaxed dialogues and I want quite a bit of humor present in them as well. So send me a pm with a very short conversation (about 2-8 lines) between two people, with tones of general humor. It should make a nice starting practice session for you, and if I like your style, it will make it that much easier for us to work together ^_^

 

[hiromu656]

I don't think Queef is the best name for your town, but I guess it could be o_o

 

[NathanW]

I would like to apply as a mapper. Seeing as there is only ten maps, it should be no issue for me. I normally use Photoshop for parallax maps, if they are needed, but can easily craft over the editor as well.

If you would give me an example map you would like to see done, I can have it completed in 3 days or so (final draft, that is). It normally only takes me an hour or so for regular-sized maps, but anything exceeding 50 tiles (vertically or horizontally) may or may not require much, much longer. The last 200x200 map I did only took me a week, though, and that was completely in Photoshop (I don't have the picture for it to release, though, it's confidential for a game I myself am stitching together over the years).

 

[Valkyriet]

Thanks for applying, NathanW! Sent you a pm ^_^

I don't think Queef is the best name for your town, but I guess it could be o_o

Haha, I actually hadn't even begun thinking about town names when I was writing this post down. So I pretty much typed the first thing that came to mind. I realize it doesn't fit well, so I might actually change it later on, once the game is halfway through development. Till then, I'll stick with Queef.

 

[NathanW]

Welcome to Queef! Mind the smell.

(Yeah, I think this name is awesome )

 

[Marious]

Here you go...

“Are you ready?”

“Ready for what?”

“We’re going to Death Mountain.”

“WHOA, wait, wait Death Mountain? The Death Mountain, where most who go in don’t come out.”

“Yeah that one, what other Death Mountain is there?”

“So, why exactly are we going to Death Mountain again?”

“There was a sign in Town, said ‘Visit Death Mountain Today!’ So I’m ready.”

“So you’re telling me we are going to go visit Death Mountain.”

“That’s what I been trying to tell you, and you keep on asking questions.”

“Alrighty then. So if you saw a sign that read ‘Come Jump off a Hill’ you go do it?”

“Depends, what’s at the bottom of the hill?”

“I give up.”

Face Palm

 

[Valkyriet]

Really impressive, Marious! Made me chuckle out loud xD Sadly, however, the position for writer has already been taken but I'll make sure but I'm planning to make a spin-off story some time in the future. You can expect a pm from me then ; ))

 

[Marious]

No problem Valkyriet. I had started out on a much grander scale, was going into page 3. Then it hits me while talking to the offspring, reminded me of something we talked about. Had to throw in the old Jump off a Hill bit in there, since either we tell our kids that or our parents told us that.

 

[Kohl]

Nice project! The premise sounds interesting and I like your character designs. Agree with others about the 'questionable' town name though

Unfortunately I can't apply to be your graphics artist as all of my free time is being eaten up by my own beast of a project and (perhaps more importantly!) sprites aren't my specialty. I did want to help you however, so as I was sitting here with Photoshop open anyway I've done the 'mini assignment' you requested and removed the human ears from Lorna's faceset.

Best of luck with your project!

 

[Valkyriet]

Supercalifragilisticexpalidocious! xD Okay, I might be overreacting, but thank you so much -^^- Not only for fixing Lorna's faceset, but for your kind words too; I was wondering if the plot and characters seemed interesting enough for people to want to play the game.

Best of luck with your project too, and I hope we can work together on a project someday! ^^

Additional side-note for everyone : I've updated some of the playable characters' profiles, so that it fits better with how the story is supposed to progress.

 

[MobiusXVI]

If you ever need help with scripting, let me know. I don't have a ton of free time, but I'll help if I can. 

 

[Valkyriet]

Sent you a PM, Mobius! ^3^

 

[Valkyriet]

Thread Bump!~ Still looking for a graphic artist : )

 

[Prizmik]

I don't think Queef is the best name for your town, but I guess it could be o_o

Yes, that is exactly what I was thinking, that word already has a particular somewhat vulgar meaning, I suggest you alter that word.


@Valkyriet: While my university exams are going full force right now and I have my own projects to tend to, my help-inclined nature is such that I must offer you my services in these capacities:


I consider myself an adept eventer at the least. I can do complex event systems. I would happily consult you on events or even compose events for you if need be. (however I do not do scripts)


I am trained at conceptual stuff, as such I can help you with the story or world building.


I have helped you with art once in the past, I can make edits like that for you occasionally.


While generally I would be very afraid to commit to a large project, this is a small one, so it would not hurt helping, since what I offer is mostly consulting and the occasional sprite or event.

 

[Valkyriet]

I had no idea that "queef" had a vulgar meaning o.o! I've edited the main post and changed the town name to something more suitable and hopefully, without a hidden inappropriate meaning.

@ Prizmik sent you an email! : )

 

[lithkast]

If you still need a graphic artist, I'd be willing to lend my services.  If you need images modified or anything (palette swaps on sprites, custom title screens, pretty much any photoshop work...) I could help you out with what you need.



 

 

[Valkyriet]

Thanks lithkast! Will definitely contact you if I require your assistance : D