Radiance

[Jaded Rockstar]

srry, Drag, but, rumor has it that you'll be making a cameo apperance, is that true?

[Omegadestroyer7]

i was here a long time ago, then the thread pretty much died, i thought you cancelled the game or something, im glad you started it again, i thought this could turn out to be a pretty good game, i hope. and i will be downloading the demo shortly, *has dial-up* so i look forward to it!

[Dragonium]

Originally posted by Jaded Rockstar
srry, Drag, but, rumor has it that you'll be making a cameo apperance, is that true?

I may do, but probably only as an inside joke. There are a lot of inside jokes in the game that only Charas members will know about.

No, I will not put you in on request, but if I feel like it, I'll sneak some people in as I see fit.

Maxine, thanks.

Omega, thanks for your support. As to the demo (And this goes for everyone), I'm sorry about the bug with the little girl. I'm afraid it has me beat. I just don't know how to fix it. If anyone can fix the problem, please send me the fixed version. I've tried and failed, so you will recieve uber-credits.

Now, I'm off to find that Thief dressed in Green...

[Dragonium]

Grsh, seems like nobody is interested except a select few, but I'll continue anyway.

I'm currently working to complete the ship scene. However, this will include some intense coding, as I have a mini-game I'm trying to make. Basically, the ship Radian is on, while travelling east, is mistakenly attacked by Fenne Airships. The ship gets bombed and starts to sink, then they start slinging arrows at you. So dodge those arrows, boy!

Oh, and I finished a new charset. This is Klorik the Alchemist. He's a support character in Merren.

[~Calvern~]

Hey drag, i did have time to complete demo but from the beginning game is definetly looking good keep up the good work... and don't make the game for others, make it for urself

[Linkforce]

Sweet Character Dragonium!  GL on the coding too.  Also, is the megaphone his weapon?   :p

[Dragonium]

Meh, it's meant to be a potion bottle, 'cos he's an Alchemist. It doesn't look right, I know. His weapon is a Spear, even though he doesn't do much fighting at all.

In fact, virtually all he does do is complain and get himself put in jail. O_o

[Linkforce]

Oh, lol.  I see it now.  Maybe if you tilted his head backwards while drinking it would look more like a potion.  GJ though.

[Omegadestroyer7]

i've tried many times over, and i never use your site that you have hosting your demo, but it still refuses to let me download it, saying that i have used it too many times. but i am still interested in it, and trust that it is good! i like the new character though.

[Dragonium]

Meh, it's a little temperamental sometimes. The link should be at the bottom of the page, it'll tell you to wait for a minute for a "Download Ticket" or something, then you can DL. Dunno what's up.

Anyways, I've made a decision. The mini-game wasn't working, the coding sucked, so I decided to replace it with something else.

Well, basically, every game needs a little romance, right? I'm trying to make a cutscene (For on the ship) which shows the relationship begining to appear between Radian and Karen. I'm going to hand-draw it, so it'll take a while to do each frame. I will probably make it black and white, unless I can find a way to colour each frame and make it look good. There'll be a lot of frames though. I will then need a way to make an .AVI movie, so if anyone can recommend some freeware (Because I'm a tight git with no dosh :p) to do it, I'd be very grateful.

Anyways, off I go to do some drawing. Joy.

EDIT: Question: Should I do it as an animation, or do it as a series of stills? I suppose stills would add to the effect better, but would you rather see it animated?

[Dragonium]

Meh, two new screens from the Lizard Isle. I decided to use it after all.

I'm pretty proud of the mapping in these. It's all come from looking at Robotam's screens. Robotam, I might as well give you credit for all the help you've given me with these maps, although you might not know it.



Washed up on a beach somewhere...



Wandering in the burning sun, hopelessly lost...

Meh, I can't do much more before I get that Lizardman charset from the CC.

[Linkforce]

The Screens look really good!  Might I suggest that you add a bit of life to the grass?  I think you know what I mean.

[Dragonium]

Originally posted by Linkforce
The Screens look really good!  Might I suggest that you add a bit of life to the grass?  I think you know what I mean.

Meh, I'm having trouble making it look more interesting. I was going to have shadows darting around on the edges of the screen (Moving away and disappearing so that you're not sure if you actually saw them) to make it more mysterious, but

1) It could give too much away.

2) I need that charset to get the shadows the right shape. Of course, I could just have weird distorted ones, but it might not work properly.

At least, I think that's what you meant. I'm confuzzled. :S

EDIT: CRABS!!

No, I didn't mean that in a dirty way. Yes, sit down. No, put the gun away. That's the way.

[Linkforce]

Shadows would be good.  But I mean like adding tall grass, or bushy grass.  Or rocks or an oasis or something.  Is it a desert?  Or am I seeing things?   Nope, its a beach.  Scratch the Oasis thing.  XD

Maybe add some crabs or Seagulls, or some sort of beach creatures.  You have to make things going on.  Just a suggestion.

[Dragonium]

Yeah, I tried. That chipset is kind of limited as to "natural" things. I think wildlife is the best way to go.

Oh, crap, and my animal charset site is down. Meh, I will find a way.