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Hello Role-playing gamers and all others!
After recently getting back to using RPG Maker VX ace, I started working on a new project. It will be based on a story that I've written and I will try to develop it chapter by chapter. Eventually I want to try and make my own music for it. If the project heads toward completion I might also be looking for an artist who is willing to collaborate and create unique art for the game. I will also make use of a selection of scripts by Yanfly
Without any further ado, let's jump into what the project looks like as of today! Note that everything is subject to change at this point.
The Quest for Unity
Zyhria is a planet that has for long only known peace. With the exception of a certain amount of small wars and revolutions in the past 2550 years, especially in Galderos, the planet's population is mostly caring and open to one another. Recently a lot has changed. In the course of only about 25 years, all five major continents of Zyhria: Terhan, Sallx, Galderos, Pytherax and Dorbanar, have all found a new King, Queen or Emperor.
One thing these new rulers share in common is their lust for might and money while caring fewer and fewer about their people.
People have grown weary of their treatment and have gotten restless. Slowly but surely peace is disappearing and brings war back in place. The continents are driving apart and Zyhria is starting to become a darker place. Ferum still remains a free continent filled with wildlife and dangers, yet for the first time in hundreds of years people have started to inhabit Ferum. Although this has not yet deemed a success, they feel more at ease than under pressure of their rulers.
Without any further ado, let's jump into what the project looks like as of today! Note that everything is subject to change at this point.
The Quest for Unity
Zyhria is a planet that has for long only known peace. With the exception of a certain amount of small wars and revolutions in the past 2550 years, especially in Galderos, the planet's population is mostly caring and open to one another. Recently a lot has changed. In the course of only about 25 years, all five major continents of Zyhria: Terhan, Sallx, Galderos, Pytherax and Dorbanar, have all found a new King, Queen or Emperor.
One thing these new rulers share in common is their lust for might and money while caring fewer and fewer about their people.
People have grown weary of their treatment and have gotten restless. Slowly but surely peace is disappearing and brings war back in place. The continents are driving apart and Zyhria is starting to become a darker place. Ferum still remains a free continent filled with wildlife and dangers, yet for the first time in hundreds of years people have started to inhabit Ferum. Although this has not yet deemed a success, they feel more at ease than under pressure of their rulers.
It is then when Karom and Yushuo, independent from each other, only by chance, find out that their rulers care about more than just might and money. They were brought to Zyhria by forces of the greater evil Zouanis to fill the planet with hatred and misery only to feed himself with the fear, anger and pain of the people.
Though Karom and Yushuo may never meet each other, solely by accident and with the help of the Gods and Angels they find out about this terrible fate of Zyhria. Is it too late for them to stop Zyhria from getting destroyed?
Join them on their Quest for Unity.
Though Karom and Yushuo may never meet each other, solely by accident and with the help of the Gods and Angels they find out about this terrible fate of Zyhria. Is it too late for them to stop Zyhria from getting destroyed?
Join them on their Quest for Unity.
Meet Karom and Yushuo
Karom
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Location: Irgun
Hobbies: Fishing and writing short stories.
Irgun
Sex: Male
Location: Irgun
Hobbies: Fishing and writing short stories.
Irgun
Yushuo
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Location: Ziang
Hobbies: Practicing martial arts in the local Dojo, acting and gardening.
Ziang
Sex: Male
Location: Ziang
Hobbies: Practicing martial arts in the local Dojo, acting and gardening.
Ziang
Yoshuo is the warrior, the fearless. Or well, that's what his father has always told him to be. It might be just the fact that so far Yushuo has never gotten the chance to prove himself, yet. He has spend all of his live in Ziang, a town in the South Eastern part of Dorbanar which has its style heavily influenced by the God Xenobia. One think you shouldn't underestimate about Yushuo, is that he does know how to fight. He has spend many years in the local Dojo, but since Yushuo has never faced a real opponent, it is hard to say how skilled he really is.
Welcome to Zyhria!
Zyhria consists of five major continents and large island in the South East.
Galderos
This is what you could consider the hot and dry desert of Zyhria. However, don't be blinded by the looks of the lands as it is filled with a glorious culture. The largest part of the population lives by the wishes of their God Bardhun, but that does not mean that habitants of Galderos are not very open minded and value science and knowledge about life above most other things. If you would ask Galderian what his favorite food is, he will tell you that would be molten cheese with salmon. Doesn't that sound delicious?
This is what you could consider the hot and dry desert of Zyhria. However, don't be blinded by the looks of the lands as it is filled with a glorious culture. The largest part of the population lives by the wishes of their God Bardhun, but that does not mean that habitants of Galderos are not very open minded and value science and knowledge about life above most other things. If you would ask Galderian what his favorite food is, he will tell you that would be molten cheese with salmon. Doesn't that sound delicious?
Terhan
This place used to be filled with trees. 'And with filled I mean inaccessible because of that ridiculous amount of trees. This quickly changed when people started to move to Terhan and stayed there. It soon seemed that Terhan was a lovely place to live, without all those trees. Out of respect for it's former shape, a fair amount of trees and forests have been left untouched. Terhan is the place to be if you want to have an unforgettable weekend without regrets.
This place used to be filled with trees. 'And with filled I mean inaccessible because of that ridiculous amount of trees. This quickly changed when people started to move to Terhan and stayed there. It soon seemed that Terhan was a lovely place to live, without all those trees. Out of respect for it's former shape, a fair amount of trees and forests have been left untouched. Terhan is the place to be if you want to have an unforgettable weekend without regrets.
Pytherax
Brrrr... so cold! Most of the Zyhrians simply can't understand why people would want to live here. This also explains that the population is by far the smallest compared to the four other continents. If you do get used to the cold, however, Pytherax has an endless amount of beauty to show. From mountains reaching to the clouds to small forests with trees completely covered in brilliant white snow. Be careful not to get stuck in one of it's caves, chances are you won't find your way out again.
Dorbanar
Brrrr... so cold! Most of the Zyhrians simply can't understand why people would want to live here. This also explains that the population is by far the smallest compared to the four other continents. If you do get used to the cold, however, Pytherax has an endless amount of beauty to show. From mountains reaching to the clouds to small forests with trees completely covered in brilliant white snow. Be careful not to get stuck in one of it's caves, chances are you won't find your way out again.
Dorbanar
It's not hold, it's not cold, most likely the reason why it's filled with people from various backgrounds and with various standards. Yes, this does mean that people often get in conflict with each other, but it also means that everyone is greatly filled with wisdom as learned by people unlike their selves. A true Dorbanan would consider himself more knowledgeable about Zyhria than habitants from the other continents, but he would never feel superior above any other person.
Sallx
Filled with canyons, sand and shone upon by the hot burning sun, Sallx might look like the warmest place of Zyhria, but those who have been in Galderos know better. The warmest place of Zyhria, maybe at the cultural and caring aspect of the people. With crime numbers significantly lower than the other four continents, thanks to the strict yet fair government, Sallx is considered to be a very safe place. This makes it especially popular among elder people.
Ferum
Although not a continent, barely a large island, Ferum does deserve an honorable mention. It is known as the wild lands of Zyhria. Filled with dangerous caves, mountains, forests and animals. There is not much else to say about it. The fact that people have recently tried to inhabit it, means no good for the fate of Zyhria.
Sallx
Filled with canyons, sand and shone upon by the hot burning sun, Sallx might look like the warmest place of Zyhria, but those who have been in Galderos know better. The warmest place of Zyhria, maybe at the cultural and caring aspect of the people. With crime numbers significantly lower than the other four continents, thanks to the strict yet fair government, Sallx is considered to be a very safe place. This makes it especially popular among elder people.
Ferum
Although not a continent, barely a large island, Ferum does deserve an honorable mention. It is known as the wild lands of Zyhria. Filled with dangerous caves, mountains, forests and animals. There is not much else to say about it. The fact that people have recently tried to inhabit it, means no good for the fate of Zyhria.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS:The first day:
Today I have finished the introduction prologue and I've done some work in the database. I've also tried very hard to make some appealing villages and a good looking world map.For today I wanted to share a couple screenshots of what I've made so far and I wanted to share a brief summary of the story to give you an overall feel of what the game will be about. Any form of constructive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Brief summary of the story I've worked on today:
-There will be two main characters. Karom, who is living in Galderos, the Western part of planet Zyhria and another male character who is living in the Eastern part of Zyhria for who I have not made a conclusion about his name and the village he will live in.
-The story starts out in Irgun, the village where Karom resides. After he wakes up from calls for help coming from the tent of Elder Alderos, Karom decides to check what is going on and notices something is wrong with his good friend Donn.
Quickly he tries to help out his good friend who is completely Dehydrated by the hot burning sun. When Karom later wants to check to see how it is going with Donn, Karam notices that all is good with Donn. However, Alder Alderos does not seem to be in the village. Shocked and willing to know where Elder Alderos could be, Karom departs and decides to head to a small town just south of Irgun.
-This is a part of the story that is told in the introduction prologue:
\}You are Karom. Residing in Irgun, a small village North West in Galderos.
For years your people have been surpressed by the army of
Urza.
Even though he promises so, Urza and his people do not
care about your welfare.
All they are looking for is your riches.
From time to time they visit you only to steal and destroy what
is left to be destroyed.
Your faith is decided by birth.
If you are born outside the city of Daros,
there is little hope left for you.
Urza claims to have United all of Galderos.
By his words, there is no war nor poverty.
By his words, everyone is equal.
Yet Galderos is filled with misery.
Little as described by Urza.
Today I have finished the introduction prologue and I've done some work in the database. I've also tried very hard to make some appealing villages and a good looking world map.For today I wanted to share a couple screenshots of what I've made so far and I wanted to share a brief summary of the story to give you an overall feel of what the game will be about. Any form of constructive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Brief summary of the story I've worked on today:
-There will be two main characters. Karom, who is living in Galderos, the Western part of planet Zyhria and another male character who is living in the Eastern part of Zyhria for who I have not made a conclusion about his name and the village he will live in.
-The story starts out in Irgun, the village where Karom resides. After he wakes up from calls for help coming from the tent of Elder Alderos, Karom decides to check what is going on and notices something is wrong with his good friend Donn.
Quickly he tries to help out his good friend who is completely Dehydrated by the hot burning sun. When Karom later wants to check to see how it is going with Donn, Karam notices that all is good with Donn. However, Alder Alderos does not seem to be in the village. Shocked and willing to know where Elder Alderos could be, Karom departs and decides to head to a small town just south of Irgun.
-This is a part of the story that is told in the introduction prologue:
\}You are Karom. Residing in Irgun, a small village North West in Galderos.
For years your people have been surpressed by the army of
Urza.
Even though he promises so, Urza and his people do not
care about your welfare.
All they are looking for is your riches.
From time to time they visit you only to steal and destroy what
is left to be destroyed.
Your faith is decided by birth.
If you are born outside the city of Daros,
there is little hope left for you.
Urza claims to have United all of Galderos.
By his words, there is no war nor poverty.
By his words, everyone is equal.
Yet Galderos is filled with misery.
Little as described by Urza.
http://gyazo.com/4842e9868914da5f31b10e7322c15d67
That's it for now, if you want to know more about the story, I am willing to answer your questions without giving too much information away. I might also provide some more information in this post in the future.
Screenshots of locations I've made so far
I also wanted to share some screenshots of the locations I have been working on so far.
This is a screenshot of Irgun:
http://gyazo.com/28fb7d182cbb1049389342284d3292b2
This is a screenshot of the village in the eastern part of Zyhria:
http://gyazo.com/d7a3684b6d0b45455f8edfccdfcd45d9
This is a screenshot of a part of Zyhria. (Part of Galderos, not much to see yet):http://gyazo.com/1bdca975a027930cdf4385e5bd7f41a7
This is a screenshot of an Oasis I am working on (Also far from finished):
http://gyazo.com/173291e9b642d58aff3a5fcac050b308
General information:
-Later into the game, your party will consist of main characters and a selection of hired combatants who can be send away at any point in time.
-Combat will be the default system the engine provides modified by some scripts of Yanfly. I'm currently leaning towards a maximum of 6 actors who can participate in a fight.
-Actors can have a main class and a subclass to further enhance stats
-Saving is only allowed at so called "God Statues" which can be found all over the world and even in dungeons.
-Dungeons/certain areas will always be dangerous and filled with monsters. On open places such as the world map, however, only areas that make "Noise" as you walk in them are dangerous and can be avoided by "Stealthing" through them.
-There will be a selection of bosses and mini bosses all over the world. There will also be special boss fights that you can find in large cities. These will be very strong bosses that will have to be taken down with a large group of people (only possible in this special kind of event). Killing these bosses will grant great rewards.
-The game's dungeons will be heavily focused around puzzle solving and each dungeon will have its own unique story.
Note that everything is subject to change at this point.
That's it for today! If some of you guys are interested in this project and would like to see more, I'll make sure to keep this thread updated. For now, I'm greatly looking forward to your general thoughts and feedback: Any crucial points I could change at my introduction prologue?Any tips to enhance my map making abilities?
UPDATE #1
Today I've finished a concept of the world map of Zyhria. I've also sat down and refined my story and the background of Karom and Yoshuo. I've also rewritten my thread entirely. Check it out!
I've also made two changes to the General Information I've posted earlier:
-Karom and Yushuo will live closely by each others deeds and actions, but they will never really meet each other
-Later into the game, your party will consist of Karom or Yushuo and potential other important characters and a selection of hired combatants who can be send away at any point in time.
Today I've finished a concept of the world map of Zyhria. I've also sat down and refined my story and the background of Karom and Yoshuo. I've also rewritten my thread entirely. Check it out!
I've also made two changes to the General Information I've posted earlier:
-Karom and Yushuo will live closely by each others deeds and actions, but they will never really meet each other
-Later into the game, your party will consist of Karom or Yushuo and potential other important characters and a selection of hired combatants who can be send away at any point in time.
This concludes my early development post about my project The Quest for Unity.
I will try to keep this thread updated from time to time and I will include a demo version once I feel confident enough about what I've made. All constructive feedback is more than welcome and I would like to thank everyone for taking the time reading about my project!
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