Fourth Character: Vander

Hey everyone, it's time for the latest update. I've been very busy at work trying to get the [Jump] special ability ready, because the fourth character is now being revealed.

Vander is a Dragoon, meaning he can use the special ability: Jump.

Sorry guys, but this the only screenshot I'm showing for now. Vander uses his Laglace, or a sword similar to an Icebrand. Remember, third and fourth characters will be CHOOSABLE. Meaning Ewan and Vander are not necessarily 'set' characters. I have released that there will be 5-7 available characters to choose from for players 3 and 4. However, I am adding something important to that. Instead of just choosing any of the characters in any order as p3 and p4, there will be select p3 and select p4 characters. For example, the p3 choices will be: Ewan, ___, and ___. So that leaves p4 choices with: Vander, ___, ___, and ___.
This means that 3 of the 7 characters will be p3 choices and 4 of the 7 characters will be p4 choices.

Thanks for reading and checking up on updates, until next time!
~Stedar

Beta Battle demo: Released today!

Well here it is people.
This link is for the Hero I (the first) battle demo.

To play, extract with WinZip or WinRar, click the RPG_RT image, and load save file 01.
http://www.zshare.net/download/5913982f6a4a61/
Happy Holidays,
~Stedar

Update! Happy holidays!

Hey everyone. It's getting rather close to Christmas (Happy holidays!) and I'd like to share some good news all around.

Firstly, I'm going to be participating on this year's December 24th Rpg maker network's 'Release Something' day, meaning you WILL see a Hero I (Hero the first) Battle demo tomorrow!

Here's the link of the topic: http://www.rpgmaker.net/forums/index.php?topic=455.0

Secondly, progress is speeding up and the game is starting to begin. I've been mainly focusing on the DBS and the game's Intro, but I'm doing a lot better nowadays.

Lastly, some new screenshots for your enjoyment; as well as to see what's up.

This screen shows a sneak-peak of the choosable third character, Ewan. In the game, I've decided to make it choosable (as well as customizable) to have other characters travel along side you. In total, there will be a possible 5-7 choices for your third and fourth party members. Throughout the story your heroes will develop bonds, and you'll unlock different endings because of such bonds. For example, by choosing Ewan and ??? (hidden for now) you will unlock ONE of their endings depending on the bonds (formed from in-game choices made) However, there is a loop-hole. If you have an equal bond with those characters, you will get both endings.

In this screen, you'll see that I have actually changed my mind about Ephren. Although he will be a powerhouse, he will *STILL* have the option of going into a defense stance, but however this option is custom and accesible only inside the [Tech] subset. I've also decided to have EVERY character in the game have their own special ability, such as Ephren's Steal, Match's Scan, and now Ewan's Draw. (learns a move from the foe, if there is one.) Ewan is a staff weilding traveller who you can meet anytime during the plot (unless you already have chosen/recieved your third and fourth characters.)

In today's final screen, I'm showing a battle that takes place in the beginning of the game, starring Young Ephren. Although he's younger, he still can pack a punch. However, let's see if he'll meet his match. You'll notice I've started working on using other backdrops (this because it relates to the place of battle) but anyway, you won't see that same castle backdrop any longer.

For now I bid you farewell, but I'll be back tomorrow to put up the link for the battle demo simulation. Bye bye!

~Stedar

The Beginning...

Hello, all. I've started working on Hero the first. In the beginning, I had originally wanted to have a CBS, but the massive amount of work and 0% of tutorials drew me away. I chose to stick with the normal Rpg maker 2003 DBS. I've decided to enhance it with extra features, such as Steal, Scan, etc. and even a button input sytem.

Earliest finished screenshots from earliest on:

This is the Enhanced DBS ^

Recieving items ^

Ehanced DBS: Ephren's custom commands: Tech; technical skills. I.e. Running up and kicking, power slashing, etc. Synergy: Skills related to an element. (Of course) and finally (for now) the Steal command; Credit to Kentona. Match's custom commands: No tech, Synergy (fire), and the Scan command; Credit to Rmtutorials.

Ephren is a powerhouse and DOES NOT have the defend command.


Info Center:
The website for Hero:Chronicles of Rose and eventually Hero the first is here:
www.freewebs.com/stedar/

Forums topics:
The Gamingworld forums topic for CoRv3.0r:
http://www.gamingw.net/forums/index.php?topic=66470.40
The Rm network forums topic for CoRv3.0r:
http://www.rpgmaker.net/forums/index.php?topic=446.0
The Rpg Rpg revoluton forums topic for CoRv3.0r:
http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/Hero-Chronicles-of-Rose-t7157.html