Rising Sun - Life Sim Recruitment

[AngelicFox]

I could help, i can event and time system is something i can do.

Also, would you like to get a forum? There would be no post approval, and that would mean that it would be easier to contact with each other. (Developer-only forum)

 

[Randommerade]

I could help, i can event and time system is something i can do.

Also, would you like to get a forum? There would be no post approval, and that would mean that it would be easier to contact with each other. (Developer-only forum)

That would be greatly appreciated!

I was thinking of a group Skype or Google Hangout to discuss such things, but a forum could work too.

Also, just an update for everyone. I'm letting a family member borrow my laptop for a few weeks while they deal with some important school/business stuff and will be using the family computer for internet access instead. So while I can't technically work on the game, I can work on the story aspect and character development, maybe even some artwork such as over world sprites. Which will be handy, since I need to catch up on those before I add anything else into the game!

 

[Randommerade]

Hey guys! I've been unable to work on the game from my laptop, however I still have come up with the personality system! Let me know what you think~

Personalities

I mentioned these in the first spoiler on the very first post but never went in depth with them so... here you go!

Personalities affect a huge chunk of gameplay. You will say different things and have different dialogue options depending on which you choose. For example, a Jerk would be cold and brutal to others, while the Sleaze would try to flirt with anything that breathes. And while it isn't impossible to befriend or romance someone who doesn't like a certain personality, it can be difficult. Personalities are meant to add depth to your character, and also replay value. All of the personalities are pretty self explanatory, but I'll explain them anyway.

Kindhearted - Always tries to be the good guy, never tries to get into a fight, and says positive things whenever they can. Perfect for those players that want to be the good person.

Ex.

NPC - Can you please deliver this letter to Cereza?

Player's dialogue option - Of course, ma'am! *smiles*

Jerk - Is cold and brutal to everyone. Doesn't like people in general. Thinks they're better than everyone else. Has really funny remarks and comebacks, if you have a humorous side to you, then pick this personality.

Ex.
NPC - Can you please deliver this letter to Cereza?

Player's dialogue option #1 - What am I, the courier? Go do it yourself.

Player's dialogue option #2 - *grumbles* Fine. But only if I'm paid well.

Sleaze - Is flirtatious and promiscuous. Even after marriage, they may find themselves flirting with other NPCs. Also a really funny personality, and in a lot of cases, you'll be able to talk your way into extra rewards and out of trouble (or in).

Ex.
NPC - Can you please deliver this letter to Cereza?

Player's dialogue option - Only if you have something for me afterwards, honey pop.

NPC - *blinks* Wh-what?

Player's dialogue option - Listen, dear. You'll pay me an extra 50 Sol... and like it.

Whackjob - Is just plain crazy. Probably the most unique and interesting personality out of the 4. While some of their dialogue can be difficult to understand, it can be pretty amusing at times.

Ex.
NPC - Can you please deliver this letter to Cereza?

Player's dialogue option #1 - Must I go near the scary red one?

Player's dialogue option #2 - Of course, of course! But mustn't get a paper cut!

So... you see what I mean I hope that explained a little bit about personalities!

 

[mgnsh]

The personality system sounds very interesting and isn't a feature I see in many games. It also sounds like you put a lot of thought into it. If you need me for anything, I'm still here.

 

[pamoire]

Hi! I love games like harvest moon and it's amazing that you can have personalities. If you still need an artist, I'd be happy to help! heres my art

 

[Randommerade]

Hi! I love games like harvest moon and it's amazing that you can have personalities. If you still need an artist, I'd be happy to help! heres my art

If you want to draw art for the game I would love that! Sadly I wouldn't be able to pay you much if at all, since this is a freeware game. But your art is gorgeous! PM me and I'd be happy to talk with you.

EDIT: Just saw your Commission Info page and your prices actually are pretty good for your talent! I may recruit you in the future when the game is somewhat further along.

 

[Randommerade]

Just a really small update. I decided that while all the characters have their own unique personality, they will stem off of the personalities that the player can have. So Cereza has a Flirty personality, Naida is Kindhearted, and the twins are Whackjobs, but all their personalities are still explained in a deeper context, making the characters unique even if they have the same core personality. I also added a small list of liked and disliked personalities for each character.

Changed the name of the "Sleaze" personality to "Flirty" since I think "Sleaze" is a little too much for the description of the personality.

I'm also going to add 2 or 3 more personalities to the game (I need to add them now while the game is in extremely early production, or it will be much harder to add another one later on). So far another one is Genius (the character talks in an intellectual way and is better at figuring things out). What other personalities do you guys want to see? Give me suggestions.

 

[mgnsh]

I think something like having a Dreamer personality might be interesting. It could open up new dialogue trees the other types don't have, and maybe offer creative ways of speaking to others and solving challenges that the other options lack?

 

[Randommerade]

I think something like having a Dreamer personality might be interesting. It could open up new dialogue trees the other types don't have, and maybe offer creative ways of speaking to others and solving challenges that the other options lack?

That is really interesting! Maybe we could call it Dreamer, Artistic, or Creative? It could be like the Genius personality, but this personality thinks outside the box and has a large imagination.

 

[AngelicFox]

hmmm...

Spoiler

"Shy" Personality?

 

[Randommerade]

Hey everyone. Back again! I seem to be taking little hiatuses but it's because I'm opening my own business IRL. So I haven't had much time for other things, but I'm trying to get involved in some of the things I've left behind, including this game.

Orchid's sprite and some concept art is finished, both done by the lovely aqua here on this website! Please don't steal it, she worked very hard on it!

What features do you guys want to see in the game? I also need ideas for personalities as well. Let me know.

 

[mgnsh]

For me, replay value comes a lot from having different 'branches' you can play, like if I choose Option A over B the first time, I'll replay and choose B the next time. So, having really distinguished branches for each personality is cool. You have Flirty, Kind, Eccentric, Jerk...Were you keeping Genius and Dreamer?

 

[Randommerade]

For me, replay value comes a lot from having different 'branches' you can play, like if I choose Option A over B the first time, I'll replay and choose B the next time. So, having really distinguished branches for each personality is cool. You have Flirty, Kind, Eccentric, Jerk...Were you keeping Genius and Dreamer?

I think I will be! Do you think that's enough personalities?

 

[mgnsh]

For me personally, yes. I think anything more than that would probably get overwhelming. If you ever need a writer or help, just shoot me a PM.

 

[Randommerade]

Thanks mgnsh! I Pm'd you btw

I've also integrated a new feature that allows you to select your appearance (kind of). Which is great because before I only had 2 appearance options, one for male and one for female. It's much like Animal Crossing, you answer a set of questions and it determines your character sprite. I've also designed it so you see your sprite fast and early on, so it's not a huge pain in the neck to reset and try for another (which is something I never liked about AC haha). I'm still trying to figure out a system for implementing the personality choosing system. Let me know the types of character sprites you'd like to see for your protagonist  I will most likely be commissioning them so they're unique, so as long as they aren't too complex and sync with the setting of the game, I'll consider it!

 

[mgnsh]

I've played AC and Harvest Moon, whose later editions allow you to customize to a point regardless of your character's sex (how much you can depends on what version of the game you're playing). Do you have a basic sprite set for the male and female done yet? I don't know the limitations you're working with, but one version of HM lets you change skin, hair and eye color as well as the basic outfit and then a summer one, since the seasons change in the game. I don't know if it's possible, but maybe each personality type would have a different outfit type? Just a thought.

 

[Bazinioli]

I like the idea of there being personalities, I haven't really seen that before...

If you needed any more ideas for personalities I would say scaredy cat/crybaby or straight up evil.

Also, are there any more maps you need? I could try to make them.

 

[HawkZombie]

Just read through this and it seems an interesting concept. If you still need a writer, I've got a thread up that has a few examples I can show. I'll PM you

 

[Randommerade]

Just read through this and it seems an interesting concept. If you still need a writer, I've got a thread up that has a few examples I can show. I'll PM you

Thanks, PM'd you back!

I'm currently polishing and working on the opening scene, as well as thinking of a few new features to go into the game.

 

[Randommerade]

Just read through this and it seems an interesting concept. If you still need a writer, I've got a thread up that has a few examples I can show. I'll PM you

Thanks, PM'd you back!

I'm currently polishing and working on the opening scene, as well as thinking of a few new features to go into the game.