Peridan: A kingdom untouched by the cruel hands of war or disease. A peaceful nation surrounded on all sides by the Great Sea of Caneria. Where the most auspicious citizens may claim the title of Clericus. In recent years, such citizens are seldom found, and the few who remain are but elderly scribes on the brink of death. Before his death, one such scribe took up an apprentice, a young man named Clark. Clark earned the title as Peridan was consumed by civil unrest. In such times, as the law states, those called Clericus become agents of the king. They become informants, strategists, negotiators, and sometime knights in the service of Peridan. A country whose peaceful existence is soon to be compromised. Rintrah, a neighbouring kingdom and long-time ally of Peridan, has withdrawn from the Canerian Confederacy for reasons unknown, and a man by the name of Kane seems to have gained control of the Rintrah Army, the most powerful military force in the world. Fearing that war may be imminent, the king summons all with the title of Clericus who are able, instructing them to seek out the sage, a man said to be able to read the intentions of any other being. When Clark and his friend Kyle, a squire, are the only party confirmed to be answering the call, the king appoints to their service a precocious young mage, Gavin. The three of them set out to find the sage, only to find that he is missing, and in his place, there is a message from Rintrah...
Spoiler for 'cover' and rating:
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2Fke91z7.png&hash=3f04c81d1018b0ad74dc8dd57da9bce134a6822d) Rated M for animated blood, animated violence, disturbing thematic material, and brief sexual material. I know a lot of people have rated their games M, and a couple of them are actually "mature," but this is an actual forewarning that after the first chapter, things are going to get immensely dark.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F2rdevsg.png&hash=fa3bfd1c802c4faf04e42e944231424d26499726) (those appearing in the demo)
Spoilerfor:
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2Fmc7j2u.png&hash=90e6e5d1e10e1da9f0b6d4649dfba567d44d358b) Clark Age: 19 Race: Human Occupation: Writer, King’s Agent
The protagonist. More of a scholar than a fighter, and hardly a hero, the uncertainty of the era is effectively his call to action. He firmly believes in chivalry and the practice of courtly love, but has spent a large portion of his nineteen years alone—though exceptionally intelligent, he is utterly confused by the nuances of social interaction. After witnessing the death of his father at age thirteen, he was left to care for his then nine-year-old sister, and for a period time she was his only company. He befriended an elderly scribe named Robert, who became his mentor. Upon Robert’s death he steeped further into his own introversion, preferring books to human company.
Kyle Age: 19 Race: Human Occupation: Reserve knight, adventurer
Clark’s best and essentially only friend. He is somewhat of a foil to Clark; his courage and adventurous spirit outweigh his desire to learn. In contrast to Clark, several girls vie for Kyle’s affection, despite his best efforts to advertise Clark as the attractive one. He is motivated by a compulsive desire to be viewed as a hero, possibly stemming from the fact that his family consistently seemed disappointed in him.
A talented, if not naïve, practitioner of magic, Gavin’s parents were once the king’s most loyal subjects. Showing a formidable grasp of magic from an early age, his parents, with the approval of the king, enlisted him in a rigourous training program supervised by the widely revered mage Alistair. He remains a subject of the king and will do most anything to continue his parents’ legacy.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi25.tinypic.com%2F2uei1zs.png&hash=2c8d92dc3a5ce29f1ee1d402e9970b61633c5829) Sarah Age: 15 Race: Human Occupation: Seamstress Clark's sister. His only known living relative and a central figure in his life, she has become a symbol of hope which drives Clark to persevere. She is known for her kind nature and her often coinciding maturity and childlike candour.
Kirsten Age: 14 Race: Half-Elf Occupation: [lives with parents]
A friend of Clark’s sister. (Bio pending)
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi32.tinypic.com%2F2vayr8m.png&hash=cba55dd342f20fab141fa6c37139ebb9bed735b5) Clemens Age: 29 Race: Human Occupation: Officer of the Peridan Army
He leads a regiment which becomes the first wave of troops to engage in battle with Rintrah. (Bio pending)
Branduf Age: 25-35? Race: Human Occupation: Thief
A thief who struggles to keep his face hidden from the parties he often fails to rob. He is known for his use of monsters in his schemes.
Lileas Age: 22 Race: Human Occupation: Reformed thief, ‘treasure hunter’
A girl with a love of treasure and knowledge of all of Peridan’s important figures. (Bio pending)
Ballard Age: 55 Race: Centaur Occupation: Knight
The most highly honoured knight in the king’s court. (Bio pending)
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2Fxp7kpc.jpg&hash=f84b7d3fd7c28d110678e5db4f261a974d75d83b) Kane Age: ? Race: ? Occupation: Head general of the Rintrah Army
Little is known thus far. His identity is uncovered over the first half of the game.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F216.77.188.54%2FcoDataImages%2Fp%2FGroups%2F18%2F18619%2Ffolders%2F282111%2F2255554map.jpg&hash=e3ca4dc2e12e4c6a9f1b070a367101f84cd0bc1a) A vast area to explore.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi32.tinypic.com%2Fswuzwl.png&hash=d5771a654721e070b7159cabc671b7b9fe613bba) The iconic title image.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2F28s5tex.png&hash=90087e041ce01d5e3eb8195e0b2dbda8e4e61473) Battles so fast and intense, it's nearly impossible to take a screenshot which properly showcases them!
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.tinypic.com%2F10qxi8g.png&hash=6e4ec999749626c7ca012691cd3b7a6ff576f028) A lot can be inferred about a person by looking at their bedroom.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi25.tinypic.com%2F5xk9dv.png&hash=2cd007afb3dd7829b1f7a6cf3698e1d6e4a41efa) A number of engaging sidequests.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi32.tinypic.com%2Fea5jkg.png&hash=53ffd7f832aefef22abcb460b4e4a1a1fabf39b2) Clark will occasionally zone out, prompting comments from other party members.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.tinypic.com%2Fjr2lh3.png&hash=921bf89860e7b192f86d86dc9343d5853ab14b91) A variety of religions are practiced in the world of 'Clericus'. Some are good, some are kinda scary.
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2Fd4ot5.png&hash=4229b21c56c83347c37b0a703d6b67b2e58aeb24) Highly atmospheric, both visually and audibly.
-Interact with nearly everything--bookshelves, barrels, crates, dressers, wardrobes, jars, even pianos! -A unique story that unfolds over time. -Drink alcohol, play cards, have your fortune told--many towns have entertainment centers with several entertainment possibilities. -A diverse cast of psychologically complex characters. -The ability to change clothes for certain occasions. -A character promotion system. -A large amount of completely original music and graphics. -Lighting effects and fogs which greatly enhance the game's visual quality. -The ability to actually conduct conversations with certain townspeople. -'Cinematic' cutscenes. -Real-time front-view battles courtesy of a special edit of Cogwheel's popular script
Ccoa - Universal Messaging System Leon_Westbrooke - Party Changer MogHunter - Custom Menu System "Mog Menu" rataime - Mirrors/Reflections Cogwheel - Real Time Action Battle System
Event Systems
Modern Algebra - BlackJack
Visual Resources
LandOfShadows - Character sets
Features music by Dertt/Ross Clark/[ RED ] Vengeance [Screen name, real name, and 'band' name, respectively] Porcupine Tree Blackfield Pain of Salvation Ghost The Hollywood Session Orchestra And more!
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2F166mcs7.png&hash=87057f0429e7f532acd233343ec509eed679d469) Patience. It will come soon enough.
Teaser http://www.megaupload.com/?d=85RGMM1W or http://www.mediafire.com/?4lmitjxayey or http://files.filefront.com/Clericus+Teaser1exe/;9585818;/fileinfo.html
Spoiler for Music:
"Synfidelity" - Dertt/Ross Clark (title screen) MIDI file of continuous noise (?) - ? "Yori" - Dertt/Ross Clark "Hedgehog's Dilemma," from Neon Genesis Evangelion OST1 "The Secular Sect" - Dertt/Ross Clark
Trailer http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A5DI6BU0 or http://www.mediafire.com/?2myj4fyrxdx or http://files.filefront.com/Clericus+Trailerexe/;9585721;/fileinfo.html
Spoiler for Music:
"Synfidelity" - Dertt/Ross Clark (Title screen) "Buying New Soul" - Porcupine Tree
All music by me is free to use in your own projects, by the way, as long as it's credited to me.
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon)
Post by: modern algebra on December 09, 2007, 04:03:56 AM
It sounds interesting. I like the storyline.
Maps could be better I think. The indoor maps seem a bit empty, and the use of posts is kind of weird. Normally, posts only exist where the wall ends, not every three tiles. The shop, for instance, looks particularly bare, and the library seems like it is also set up in a weird way. Also, in the cave, the walls are a little too square in my opinion. I also dislike the hue changes on the battlers, as it gives your character strange skin colours. It might be worth it to invest the time to edit those battlers for better skin color. All that aside, I like the idea behind the game and I hope to see good things from this project. Good luck.
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon)
Post by: Dertt on December 09, 2007, 04:33:50 AM
Maps could be better I think. The indoor maps seem a bit empty, and the use of posts is kind of weird. Normally, posts only exist where the wall ends, not every three tiles. The shop, for instance, looks particularly bare, and the library seems like it is also set up in a weird way. Also, in the cave, the walls are a little too square in my opinion. I also dislike the hue changes on the battlers, as it gives your character strange skin colours. It might be worth it to invest the time to edit those battlers for better skin color. All that aside, I like the idea behind the game and I hope to see good things from this project. Good luck.
Yeah. I just went immediately into this project when I first acquired RMXP, and I didn't have much of a grasp on anything for quite some time. Then, somewhere along the line, I made some dumb decision to allow the outside walls of buildings be seen when one was in a building... then, for more reasons unknown to me, I just put each little section of wall next to the other, thus explaining the posts. I'm re-mapping a large percent of the locations in the demo. I'm also going to fix the skintones.
It's cool that some aspect of it interested you, at least.
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon)
Post by: firerain on December 09, 2007, 04:51:15 AM
Your maps are empty.
But overall, the story sounds intriguing.
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon)
Post by: Dertt on December 09, 2007, 07:27:07 AM
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F216.77.188.54%2FcoDataImages%2Fp%2FGroups%2F18%2F18619%2Ffolders%2F282111%2F2257495art.jpg&hash=4d7f128b6b6928b78c1e172a12c9dec3e63bc27d) This couple's taste in art is way ahead of its time.
Still i like this so far, and the new screenshots are amazing.
Amazing? lol Thanks.
And yeah, after you choose that it stays like this for the rest of the game:
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This demo will be LARGE, by the way, with over two hours of gameplay adding up to what is essentially the first chapter of the game [out of ten]. Five towns, several major characters, and hundreds of people to talk to, items to find, areas to explore, and scattered weird little interactive bits and objects. Plus a comprehensive look into the political relations between Canerian countries.
Hmmm... still lacking interest in comparison to other titles here. Can anyone suggest a gimmick? lol
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon) Updated! Updated artwork!
Post by: Dertt on December 15, 2007, 01:16:56 AM
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon) Updated! Updated artwork!
Post by: Ruzu on December 15, 2007, 01:47:35 AM
It looks like something you would use either in chapters (Example: Chapter 1) or for like starting the journey or after a serious boss fight.
Title: Re: Clericus (demo coming soon) Updated! Updated artwork!
Post by: Dertt on December 15, 2007, 02:00:19 AM
I think I'll make a few pictures of every actor for when I do my psychoanalytic cutscenes. (think the later episodes of Evangelion)
...wow, all this work for something only four people have paid any attention to... :-\
Title: Re: Clericus Demo coming today!
Post by: Dertt on December 17, 2007, 12:46:37 AM
Okay, so the demo is to be uploaded in just a couple of hours. BE EXCITED. OR DIE.
Spoilerfor:
double posts make you cool
Title: Re: Clericus Demo coming today!
Post by: Ruzu on December 17, 2007, 01:27:31 AM
I'll make sure to get the Demo, it better be worth my excitement or die!!! ;8
Remember Ruzu is watching ^^
Title: Re: Clericus Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 17, 2007, 04:52:30 AM
Alright, it's been uploaded. It's probably really buggy, just as a forewarning. Also, I apologise for the size of the file--I have several mp3s of 192+kbps, two of which are over ten minutes in length. The final size of the game is only going to come in around 130 mb, so don't fsck out about that just yet. Now please, play, comment, report bugs, have fun and whatnot. I'M LOOKING AT YOU. *moves arm around as if he's pointing at every member of a large crowd*.
Title: Re: Clericus Demo Up now!
Post by: :) on December 17, 2007, 02:27:17 PM
/me moves to main section.
Title: Re: Clericus Demo Up now!
Post by: Ruzu on December 17, 2007, 11:20:13 PM
Well, downloaded the Demo the story flow in the beginning is nice. But your first mapping still needs to be filled a bit add some different dirt and flowers/plants etc. It'll help with that, also check the fog system for after he trys to go past the first movable(where we control clark) area. Got a certain fog is needed. But still it's pretty good :D
Title: Re: Clericus Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 17, 2007, 11:42:00 PM
flowers/plants etc. It'll help with that, also check the fog system for after he trys to go past the first movable(where we control clark) area. Got a certain fog is needed.
What do you mean by that? And how far along are you?
Title: Re: Clericus Demo Up now!
Post by: Ruzu on December 17, 2007, 11:54:47 PM
You get an error saying it can't bring up a certain fog system, also i was at the beginning as soon as you control clark in the first forest. Right after all the maps and talking or more specific, right when you take control of clark and go all the way to the top.
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 19, 2007, 05:54:00 AM
Alright, you should be able to play it now.
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Ruzu on December 20, 2007, 12:41:52 AM
Before i start downloading again, is it still the same size or were you able to shrink it down?
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 20, 2007, 04:43:40 AM
It's the same size. Sorry. ;9
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Ruzu on December 23, 2007, 07:48:55 PM
Sorry for forgetting to download this, as soon as i get on my XP computer.
--Edit--
Well, theres a error on the map with Kyle, as soon as you try to leave it "Grass" something is missing.
Not to offend you in anyway, but have you test played your game to check for errors?
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 24, 2007, 02:28:49 AM
Grass? wtf Could you tell me exactly what it says?
I've test played it every time I've made a minute change.
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Ruzu on December 24, 2007, 03:29:02 AM
Lol, i would but err i already deleted it.
I'm guessing its a fog kind of thing, its just like the last error.
I would download again but i have bigger game file saved on my computer at the moment.
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Dertt on December 24, 2007, 04:43:22 AM
Ooooh. It's an autotile. This sucks, now I have to go through that whole thing again, lol. I don't get these errors when I test play it, it's that I'm forgetting which files I need to put in the game folder for what I'm uploading.
Title: Re: Clericus WORKING Demo Up now!
Post by: Ofdensen on December 29, 2007, 11:07:01 PM
ooooooo I found the thread! I took a look at the screenshots, and I came across that map you have! That looks awesome and inspiring to me, did you make it yourself? Or did you use a program? Any case, I really would like to know lol! It looks really neat and I like the story!
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser Coming TONIGHT!
Post by: Dertt on December 31, 2007, 11:08:51 PM
Alright you guys, tonight/tomorrow morning there will be a sneak peek/teaser trailer of this game. It's pretty awesome if I do say so myself. Clark wakes up in a prison cell to a disembodied voice calling his name...
You cannot know everything. Or can you? Clericus
Coming some time this year.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser Coming TONIGHT!
Post by: Ruzu on December 31, 2007, 11:14:38 PM
Alright a teaser trailer :P
Really looking forward to it. Good Luck, i'm rooting for ya.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Dertt on January 01, 2008, 05:38:02 AM
It's uploaded, it's only 20something mb, and it WORKS. I manually put each resource into its respective folder for this. Anyway, enjoy. I'm looking forward to your feedback.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Ruzu on January 02, 2008, 12:38:16 PM
That was like reading another book, really nice there.
I really can't complain about anything either, it was nice, the story flowed out at a nice and smooth rate.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Dertt on January 19, 2008, 12:40:35 AM
Alright, to those who are interested, a second trailer will appear around the end of next week. This is going to be a more orthodox trailer, with a little narrative about the plot and a brief introduction to our two main heroes and our initial villain. I say initial villain because... well, let's say the final game will hold an interesting surprise...
Special thanks to Zylos for the encouraging message, and of course Ruzu, for the positive feedback.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Acezon on January 20, 2008, 05:47:31 AM
I COULD BE YOUR MAPPER!!! reply me if you want to..
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Dertt on January 20, 2008, 05:49:46 AM
I'd have to see some of your work first.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Acezon on January 20, 2008, 06:56:56 AM
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Ruzu on January 20, 2008, 07:17:01 AM
Those are some pretty nice maps Acezon. Also i can't wait to see your next trailer Dertt.
Title: Re: Clericus Teaser UP NOW!
Post by: Acezon on January 22, 2008, 09:59:09 AM
Hey, Dertt, what now? Will you accept me?
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer Coming Very Soon!
Post by: Dertt on February 03, 2008, 02:08:17 AM
Alright, it's a week later than I said it would be, but I've UPLOADED THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER IS NOW ONLINE. I want some feedback on this, too... from more than one person (no offense, Ruzu ;8 )
Here's the link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A5DI6BU0
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Zylos on February 03, 2008, 02:28:15 AM
"Unable to find file Audio/BGM/01 Synfidelity"
Methinks you forgot something! :D
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Dertt on February 03, 2008, 02:42:55 AM
OH FUCK
Here, just put this in the BGM folder:
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Zylos on February 03, 2008, 02:48:03 AM
"Unable to find file Graphics/Fog/Bedroom"
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Dertt on February 03, 2008, 02:51:33 AM
Son of a BITCH
I'll just re-upload the whole thing if you can wait five to ten minutes.
...Wait a second, the map that fog is on isn't even in the trailer. WTF
Well, test playing it again, there was a sprite missing anyway... It's uploading. I'll post again when it finishes
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Dertt on February 03, 2008, 03:13:26 AM
OKAY A WORKING TRAILER IS ONLINE.
I'm going to update the other post, and the original post.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A5DI6BU0
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Zylos on February 03, 2008, 03:54:39 AM
Much better! Now then...
I thought it was an excellent trailer! What I think impressed me the most was the overall lighting of your game. Few are the games that actually do that. Good work so far, Dertt!
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now!
Post by: Dertt on February 03, 2008, 04:39:39 AM
Thank you! Have you watched the teaser? It's pretty good.
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now! Game Information Updated!
Post by: Arwym on February 06, 2008, 04:48:56 AM
Would you please upload somewhere other than Megaupload? Please? I cannot download from there. (I've actually tried the Firefox plugins.)
Sorry. :/
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now! Game Information Updated!
Post by: Dertt on February 07, 2008, 01:45:43 AM
No problem, here you go:
Trailer http://www.mediafire.com/?2myj4fyrxdx or http://files.filefront.com/Clericus+Trailerexe/;9585721;/fileinfo.html
Teaser http://www.mediafire.com/?4lmitjxayey or http://files.filefront.com/Clericus+Teaser1exe/;9585818;/fileinfo.html
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Trailer is Out Now! Game Information Updated!
Post by: Krebel on February 07, 2008, 06:36:37 PM
Looks cool keep it up Dertt.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 08, 2008, 06:37:40 AM
Thanks.
I updated the screenshots in the first post, just to show that this game's visuals are rather sexy now, and a far cry from the shower'a'shite they once were.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Ruzu on February 08, 2008, 07:30:45 AM
The new screen shots are rather nice, but i question to know why the Young Noble Sprite is selling drinks. lol oh well it could be used for other things so just ignore everything behind the Nice.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 08, 2008, 03:02:35 PM
In Bearsden's mead hall a little kid is serving drinks as well, and Bearsden's BlackJack parlour is run by a little kid. I didn't want to actually use the "bartender" sprite as a bartender for the mead hall, so I went cycling through all of my character sets until I landed on a random child. I then decided it'd be amusing if all such occupations were held by "unlikely" characters. Then, if you think about it, in the middle ages many of these jobs (like handling drinks in a tavern or for the king's subjects) were carried out by children.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Code Geass on February 09, 2008, 03:31:35 AM
so unfair...I don't use it...can't find it either, it's no longer on hbgames.org, could you link me to somewhere else I can find it? D:
Also downloading the game now ^_^
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 09, 2008, 04:26:20 AM
so unfair...I don't use it...can't find it either, it's no longer on hbgames.org, could you link me to somewhere else I can find it? D:
I'll PM it to you once I'm able to figure out what the hell happened when my laptop updated Firefox. I'll also upload some screenshots of the menu and the new title screen.
Hope you like the trailer or whatever Clericus-related thing it is you may be downloading.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Code Geass on February 09, 2008, 05:37:57 AM
I jsut watched both the teaser and the trailor....
They were very good. I'm more interested in this project for sure. I got a few shivers down my spine as well, you did a good job on it. heh, not much to say but alot to say? good job, I'm going to be playing the next demo XD
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 09, 2008, 05:54:23 AM
I jsut watched both the teaser and the trailor.... I got a few shivers down my spine as well
Mind if I ask what parts induced those? That's probably the biggest compliment this project has received.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Code Geass on February 09, 2008, 06:11:38 AM
the overly exaturated and dramatic booms of characters changing, the words popping up on the screen, idk, I really bought into that. It was a bit off but at the same time it was just what it needed.
They did their job well, I got to know a bit about the main character, saw him interact with the sub character, the lancer, and even a little humor with the knight thing.
The antagonists were flashed in, and it's unclear, it game me some excitement. At first when I looked at the project, the rtp and the off colors did turn me off a bit, but looking at the two trailers, this thing's really got a style of it's own.
If I had one thing I would say to improve, is probably the mapping, and change the window skin. The window skin, actually, yeah, I didn't like it at first, but in all seriousness, it really is unique. Hm...Tacky, yes, thats the word, it's superbly tacky. I bought into it, good message, good presentation, overly dramatic and so much mist on the path that it gives just the right amount of suspense and enough of a explanation that it gives interest. The tacky colors just makes is enjoyable, I enjoyed watching em'
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 09, 2008, 06:24:44 AM
Haha, the colour scheme of the windowskin is meant to reflect the sky in the title graphic and game icon.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Arwym on February 09, 2008, 11:40:15 AM
Wow! Screenshots looking so much better! <3
But I am not very fond of the gradient used for the windows. :(
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 10, 2008, 12:41:33 AM
What's so bad about it? ???
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Krebel on February 10, 2008, 12:43:58 AM
Ur awesome Dertt.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 10, 2008, 05:20:54 AM
Srsly?
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Code Geass on February 10, 2008, 05:46:07 AM
yes, lol.
You've inspired me, I wanna make a real teaser now too :tpg:
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Sigma on February 10, 2008, 05:47:58 AM
Oh, wow. That looks phenomenal. Maybe I should move to XP when I'm done?
Good work! ^5
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 10, 2008, 06:35:19 AM
Wow, thanks you guys!
I'm going to spend the majority of Monday restructuring old maps and reworking old events, so hopefully I can have a serious demo before February lets out. I'll be sure to post some screenshots of the revised maps.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Falcon on February 10, 2008, 02:50:07 PM
Alright, unlike the rest of these people, I'm going to be frank and give you some negative comments.
1) I've only downloaded the trailer, and I don't plan to download the teaser. I was disappointed. 2) Pace was horrible. If that was the opening scene, scrap it immediately. It moved way too fast, we don't know anything that's going on. Even games which have no huge opening scene, and just throw you in to the action, make it clear what's going on. 3) Your facesets are the worst I've ever seen. You make them so big, they make it hard to see the map, and in some cases, characters.
Overall, the thing was too fast, and not well presented. It needs to move much slower. Do some work on your cutscenes.
EDIT: Also, I've noticed you played around with some words I said, remove that quote you have in your signature, I've never said that about your game, only a screenshot.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 10, 2008, 05:45:12 PM
Okay, that was entirely negative, and failed to even offer suggestions as to how I could improve. It comes across less like criticism and more like you outlining a thesis on why my game sucks. Also, usually people have some sort of discretion or respect for the effort that went into the product, and briefly discuss some aspect that they enjoyed.
2) Pace was horrible. If that was the opening scene, scrap it immediately. It moved way too fast, we don't know anything that's going on. Even games which have no huge opening scene, and just throw you in to the action, make it clear what's going on.
If you're talking about the part where the messenger hops up and says "I'm going to tell you about stuff," there is no context to that, it's just part of an intro sequence that explains the story. It's not in the story itself. In the actual game, immediately after "You need a cause to serve," a series of pictures is shown, at a moderate pace, along with a narrative about the story. It's just like how in some games, the backstory will be related to the player somehow, and then the real opening scene starts. I have a sort of suspicion that you may have actually downloaded the teaser, in which case, I explained the context of that earlier in this thread, and it actually takes place at the beginning of chapter two.
3) Your facesets are the worst I've ever seen. You make them so big, they make it hard to see the map, and in some cases, characters.
Save for one of those, Kieran's, I didn't create those or even really alter them except to change the colour of Clark's wardrobe and hair. Those are the size that Naramura made them; however, they could easily be resized or maybe just moved further down on the screen. You could have simply said you felt that I should make them smaller.
Overall, the thing was too fast, and not well presented. It needs to move much slower.
Trailers are supposed to be fast-paced, with quick cuts to the next clip. I took my cue from movie trailers, which are all presented exactly like that. The teaser, which is an actual scene from the game, moves at a fairly slow pace.
EDIT: Also, I've noticed you played around with some words I said, remove that quote you have in your signature, I've never said that about your game, only a screenshot.
Alright, I've removed it. I didn't mean to "play around" with what you said.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Falcon on February 10, 2008, 05:57:11 PM
Okay, that was entirely negative, and failed to even offer suggestions as to how I could improve. It comes across less like criticism and more like you outlining a thesis on why my game sucks. Also, usually people have some sort of discretion or respect for the effort that went into the product, and briefly discuss some aspect that they enjoyed.
If you don't know what's wrong, how the fuck are you supposed to correct it? I personally didn't find much I liked in the trailer. I'm not going to lie and say I found something I didn't find. I have very high standards, unlike the rest of this forum.
Also, if you can't find out suggestions, learn basic english my friend :P . If I say the game is too fast, how do you correct it? Make the game slower.
If you're talking about the part where the messenger hops up and says "I'm going to tell you about stuff," there is no context to that, it's just part of an intro sequence that explains the story. It's not in the story itself. In the actual game, immediately after "You need a cause to serve," a series of pictures is shown, at a moderate pace, along with a narrative about the story. It's just like how in some games, the backstory will be related to the player somehow, and then the real opening scene starts. I have a sort of suspicion that you may have actually downloaded the teaser, in which case, I explained the context of that earlier in this thread, and it actually takes place at the beginning of chapter two.
Unless the file named Trailer is the Teaser, then I have the Trailer.
Save for one of those, Kieran's, I didn't create those or even really alter them except to change the colour of Clark's wardrobe and hair. Those are the size that Naramura made them; however, they could easily be resized or maybe just moved further down on the screen. You could have simply said you felt that I should make them smaller.
I don't mean resize them, I mean move them to a place where they won't get in the way.
Trailers are supposed to be fast-paced, with quick cuts to the next clip. I took my cue from movie trailers, which are all presented exactly like that. The teaser, which is an actual scene from the game, moves at a fairly slow pace.
I can understand that, but it was way too fast, to the point it was confusing, and you couldn't understand what was going on.
Alright, I've removed it. I didn't mean to "play around" with what you said.
No worries man, I'm sure you just misunderstood. I lol'd at the new quote you have from me XD
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Krebel on February 10, 2008, 06:00:49 PM
Just take what he said and move on Dertt, no use to argue, I have seen what it can lead to lol.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 10, 2008, 06:28:09 PM
:mex: k.
The pace of the trailer doesn't reflect the pace of the game, though. The teaser sort of does, but it probably sucks, too, lol.
The thing about the faces is that they were originally right above the dialog box, but then when I put in name windows, they were moved up considerably. One of the things I was going to do before the demo release was go through and move all of them back down. I'm also wondering whether or not I should make it so that the window appears above the head of every NPC, or if such effects should be reserved for cutscenes.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Krebel on February 10, 2008, 06:30:53 PM
I personally think that they would work on cutscenes well.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Falcon on February 10, 2008, 11:55:22 PM
You should remember to make the demos reflect the pace of the game, otherwise people will get the wrong impression :P
Title: Re: Clericus -- Game Information Updated! Updated Screenshots!
Post by: Dertt on February 11, 2008, 01:44:07 AM
The demo will. The trailer doesn't, but that's... because that's what trailers do. It's in their nature. :P
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Dertt on February 24, 2008, 05:25:56 PM
*Compulsory double-post to bump topic so that passers-by can see it's been updated* check in the first post u guyz Also, check this out.
Edit: I just remembered, it's supposed to say "Do You Know What It Means To Die For Your Country," not "Do You Know What It's Like et al." But I still think it looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: modern algebra on February 25, 2008, 03:50:55 AM
The font is a bit too hard to read on that background. Try a different colour maybe?
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Dertt on February 25, 2008, 06:13:33 PM
The text in the background is hard to read on the map, or the text in the foreground is hard to read atop the underlying text?
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Code Geass on February 26, 2008, 01:47:58 AM
I think he means the "Do know know..." Part, it's just a bit hard to read, had to squint a bit though XD
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Evilnms on February 26, 2008, 10:51:37 AM
"Transmission Booting" :mex:Holy Crap. Wow. WOW. "End Of Transmission"
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Zylos on March 11, 2008, 01:49:42 PM
Any chance of seeing the demo soon?
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Dertt on March 15, 2008, 09:13:14 PM
Oh, sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. I had to postpone production for a second in lieu of schoolwork. Spring Break is now upon me, though, and production is to be resumed. Now everyone shower me with encouragement so that I remain somewhat motivated.
Also, if anyone would like to offer suggestions regarding plot structure, character development, side quests, or minute facts on Peridani culture, please PM me asking for a more complete (ie: spoiler-laden) game bio, which I will then send to you so you may review, revise, and/or repudiate it.
k
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Dertt on March 20, 2008, 04:35:34 AM
Double post!
Alright srsly you guys. I need comments.
Also, here are a few of the new weapons in the game:
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Evilnms on March 21, 2008, 04:21:14 AM
Ok, my last comment was kinda random. You're doing an awesome job on this game. Keep at it. Maybe for a sidequest you could have: NPC: Town Soldier (Or Something Like That) Location: Near A Main Town. Summary: Kill 5 Wasps. Dialogue: Soldier: Hmph? You're \n[1], right? I've heard about you from the other guards. Apparently you're quite the hero. Prove it. Soldier: Go into the forest (or something like that) and slay 5 wasps. Bring me their stings and I'll acknowledge your "heroic" status. Show Choices: Accept Quest Soldier: Great, then! Off you go. Decline Quest Soldier: Yeah, I thought so.
Quest Reward: X exp. X gold.
Title: Re: Clericus -- New Artwork! New features to be posted!
Post by: Dertt on March 22, 2008, 01:24:02 AM
Thanks. I just put a soldier in the first town who issues a challenge to kill five wasps. That's kind of short and simplistic, though. Is there anything relatively big that you'd like to do?
Anyway, there's now a section of the game where you play as Kieran,
and I've implemented a new character, Alessa, who is of a new class called Acolyte. Acolytes can use both swords and spears, and her battler actually changes according to which of the two you have equpped:
There's a new item obtainable through side quests called "Asp's Nectar," a very potent liquor. When you drink it, the screen becomes foggy, your status changes to "Drunk," and there are a number of humourous side effects. For example, when the player's status is "Drunk," an old man may appear as a young woman, and what is normally a dog appears as Arshes, but still only barks when you interact with it. There's also a Sobering Mixture, in case you're between towns or something and have no bed where you can sleep it off.
I'm currently re-mapping every town and moving every face graphic down closer to the dialog box, in addition to regular mapping, writing, and eventing, but if the demo's not out by the beginning of may, you can literally sue me.
And sewiously, our hero's path is currently kind of discombobulated; I've only worked out the major plot points with no real idea of how the journey itself should go. You see, this is my first time making a game, and as such, I'm not really sure how to write it. I'm writing it like a novel, developing the story as a series of major events, whereas videogames are all about the paths between the plot points.
Thanks once again to everyone who bothers to check this thread when it's updated.
Title: Re: Clericus -- New features revealed!
Post by: Evilnms on March 25, 2008, 12:25:32 AM
Awesome Acolyte Sprites :D Nothing major to add... Just the little side quest. I Lurv Teh Drunk Idea :3
Title: Re: Clericus -- New features revealed!
Post by: Code Geass on March 25, 2008, 12:53:29 AM
wow, that is a VERY nicely organized sheet of weapons, good job. And a great change of Avi XD
Title: Re: Clericus -- New features revealed!
Post by: Dertt on March 26, 2008, 04:53:23 AM
Thanks. And yeah, but every time I look at it, I can almost hear Angie yelling at me.
I'm thinking about actually making Clericus more story-based than gameplay-based. What do people think of that idea?
Title: Re: Clericus -- Now with support banners/supportive userbars! look in the first
Post by: Dertt on March 28, 2008, 01:07:17 AM
Bubble post.
I made some of those little bars which people place in their signatures.
Thanks. And yeah, but every time I look at it, I can almost hear Angie yelling at me.
I'm thinking about actually making Clericus more story-based than gameplay-based. What do people think of that idea?
I think it's a good idea, also different creation style for different people. If it works for you go for it. Also I like the weapon sheet it's really cool.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Now with support banners/supportive userbars! look in the first post
Post by: sithlord999 on March 31, 2008, 01:16:17 AM
Just watched the preview. It was pretty good. :) The only thing I recommend is to work on mapping. But you have already stated that you're doing that. Haha.
Another thing you might want to do (It's not important though. XD) is make the faceset backgrounds transparent, or add some kind of frame around them.
Other than that, it was great. I really like your story. I'll add one of your support bars to my sig. :)
Title: Re: Clericus -- Now with support banners/supportive userbars! look in the first
Post by: Dertt on March 31, 2008, 01:23:31 AM
Thank you! Finally... you're awesome.
Which maps seemed like they needed help?
Title: Re: Clericus -- Now with support banners/supportive userbars! look in the first post
Post by: sithlord999 on March 31, 2008, 01:44:52 AM
I'd say probably the battle field and that cave with the mage guy and the darkness animation. The battle field really only needs some more stuff around like rocks, dirt, maybe some plants.
Title: Re: Clericus -- Now with support banners/supportive userbars! look in the first
Post by: Dertt on March 31, 2008, 02:03:57 AM
Ah, alright. Those two maps will actually appear in the demo, but I was focusing my remapping on towns and building interiors, so I guess I'll give some attention to caves, battlefields, and the like.
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Dertt on April 10, 2008, 06:29:26 AM
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: modern algebra on April 11, 2008, 07:42:44 AM
The logo looks really good.
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Code Geass on April 12, 2008, 12:11:56 AM
niiice, good job, that looks great XD
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: SorceressKyrsty on May 02, 2008, 11:53:20 AM
That logo looks both bogus and excellent ;)
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Leventhan on May 03, 2008, 03:36:16 AM
Oh wow, did you make the logo yourself?
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Dertt on May 06, 2008, 10:09:46 PM
Yes indeed I did.
As perhaps one or less of you may know, Clericus is currently on hold because of a problem RMXP is having reading certain project data. If anyone knows a way to deal with such a problem, please, please, please visit my thread in the RMXP Troubleshooting section. ...please?
That is all for now.
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Excellent Adventure) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Dertt on June 04, 2008, 02:49:27 AM
It's ALIVE!
"Odd that something so deep in a forest would have writing on it..."
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Badass Awesome Quest) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Evilnms on June 07, 2008, 12:46:08 AM
Excellent mapping! Looks interesting. Did you make your own message system?
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Badass Awesome Quest) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Dertt on June 07, 2008, 02:47:34 AM
No, that's Ccoa's UMS. I just developed my own system of displaying face graphics.
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Badass Awesome Quest) - Now with userbars!
Post by: tSwitch on June 07, 2008, 10:52:29 PM
oh hay, wait, what's with the whole 'badass awesome quest' bit eh?
Title: Re: Clericus (Clark and Kyle's Badass Awesome Quest) - Now with userbars!
Post by: Dertt on June 08, 2008, 06:10:39 PM
Dertt, give me one good reason why I shouldn't kick your butt?
...because I wuv you?
Edit: This post will eventually contain something relevant.
K. I've done a series of preliminary sketches for new character art which will be used during certain cutscenes.
I'll give you a preview of Clark: (https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F2rmtsew.png&hash=d4e368731c9b5331beba69588567b47ad01d9f25)
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Reives on June 24, 2008, 03:05:31 PM
I like the style of that. :) Not generic and has a nice feel to it!
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Dertt on June 29, 2008, 08:06:02 PM
Thanks, Reives.
Well, I've finished the outline and begun colouring it. (https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2Fvgq4ra.png&hash=d398774a51bcb23788cfc4c65d57a5d6e68b58d3)
I started on my desktop computer, which has different monitor settings than my laptop, which is what I'm posting from, so looking at it now, something sems kind of off about the colour. Tell me if it looks strange to you.
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Dertt on July 02, 2008, 06:55:10 AM
>_>
[shameless plea for support and feedback]
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Leventhan on July 02, 2008, 07:03:32 AM
<_<
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Karo Rushe on July 02, 2008, 11:31:22 AM
Face is turning out great, Hair, well Gotta wait for the final product.
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Sophist on July 02, 2008, 03:22:57 PM
I don't usually comment on games but I have to say the screenshots of the church, swamp and prison are P-I-M-P.
Title: Re: Clericus - New screenshots showing updated features! LOOK AT THEM, DAMMIT
Post by: Dertt on January 26, 2009, 04:51:24 PM
Bump.
I've gotten back to working on the game. Chapter One should be out before the end of February!