Circle of 13 (HOLY CRAP! New Screenshots!)

[Shady Ultima]

New intro scene has been added, after watching the intro scene to Linkforce's Carpe Diem (if Link reads this, I didn't rip your idea off, I just realized that I need an awesome opening cutscene too)

First mini-dungeon has been completed, and first dungeon is underway.

Also, some new features are being tested, including weapon, armor, and shield hitpoints.

I'm also looking for an artist to design me a title screen. If you might be interested, please, post, or shoot me a PM.

[zuhane]

Am I missing something? Where's the screens!?!?

[Shady Ultima]

I took them down temporarily, as major changes had been made. New ones will be up very soon.

[Shady Ultima]

Update. Valiere is super awesome and created me a fantastic title screen.

[zuhane]

Update. Valiere is super awesome and created me a fantastic title screen.

Valiere is really ultra awesome! She made me most of my menu for my game!

[Shady Ultima]

So I'm looking for opinions here. I do not plan to change the name of my game BUT, with the way the game ends, I could make a sequel. I was thinking of making this the first game in a series. So instead of just being Circle of 13, it will be

Legends of Libanthia : Circle of 13

What do you think?

[SaiKar]

As someone awkwardly working on Control of Destiny 2 when there's no real CoD1, I'd advice you to totally forget about even the concept of a sequel until you're writing the very last scenes in the game. Becoming interested in the "next" project is the best way to lose interest in this one.

That said, the name is fine enough, I guess, if a bit generic-sounding with the "Legends of" thing.

[Shady Ultima]

I know it sounds a bit generic, but seeing as I also wanted to go for some alliteration, I like how it sounds. Just thinking about what everyone else thinks.

I don't think I'll lose interest in this project, because I'm determined to finish my first game EVER. When it's done, I'll being the development on a sequel. I've already completed most of the story, and am working on a script that will be used in the game.

Anyways, I apologize for the lack of updates lately, I don't actually have access to my official version (on my wife's comp, and she can't figure out a way to send it). I've been trying to figure out some new mini-games and I've also been working on extras, that can be quickly and easily ported into the full project file later.

[Ben]

I think if you're going to Add Volume titles, you should think about Shortening "Circle of Thirteen"... There seems to be a lot of three word titles for amateur RPGS...not to mention 'of' is then used twice, and makes the title seem contrived. Alternatly you could stick to shorter volume titles...But for being an amateur RPG, I think if your series title were a one or maybe two word title, it would be more approachable.

Honestly, I would shorten your series title, and rather then giving titles to volumes, I would number them...much like a graphic novel. Anything you can do to make your product more recognizable would help. Titles of the nature you;ve proposed are  literally EVERYWHERE...every rpg making community has had multiple titles of this structure, and very literally NONE of them are memorable outside of their respective communities. I think Branding your game a bit more efficiently would help it stick in peoples memories. The added alliteration in the volume title cranks the cheese factor up as well...  

It can all be broken down to a simple forumla to avoid

X1 OF X2 : A OF B
 
X1 and X2 being rhyming or having some alliteration or phoenetic similarity

A and B Being Some manner of title

OF is used far too much to be of any consequence
Example....On charas alone
Apathy of Angels....Formerly Ghosts of HearLake
Control of Destiny
Tears of THe Night
Legends of SYmeria
Mystvale : Legend of the Twelve
even as far back as my own
Cronicles of Genia


Do what you want....but its super unoriginal stuff...try streamlining it. I Avoid Games with OF and Colons, and forgettable titles like poop

[Shady Ultima]

Hmm, I see what you mean. But of is a super common word, it's kinda hard to leave of out of a title sometimes. I like Circle of 13, but I may see if I can figure out a different series title that doesn't use the word of, or maybe even Legends...

[Linkforce]

New intro scene has been added, after watching the intro scene to Linkforce's Carpe Diem (if Link reads this, I didn't rip your idea off, I just realized that I need an awesome opening cutscene too)

I'm curious to see this screen lol

[Shady Ultima]

I may make a video of it to post soon.

[Emerates]

How about 13 Point Circle?  Or maybe even Constellation 13, if stars are involved?

Other phrases to consider:
Circumference 13
Radius 13
Diameter 13
Pi 13
Ellipsis 13
or variations thereof.

[Shady Ultima]

None of those have the ring or the same meaning. 13 Point circle MAY work, but it just sounds cumbersome.

[Emerates]

I agree.  That was the only actual suggestion, the rest was just a joke.