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Title: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on March 26, 2012, 07:30:56 PM
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PLOT
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Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars it´s about a legend called "The Emerald Crystal Legend" and about how the world and life were made thanks to the Emerald Crystal energy.
In ancient times the Emerald was divided in three big fragments by a powerful blacksmith and each fragment was delivered to each one of the Three Ancient Clans.

However, it is said that one of those Clans attempted to acquiere all the fragments and a war began, that war was called "The Emerald War", it was a bloody and briefly war that end with the summon of the Three Horned Dragon.

The result of this was the extinction of all the Ancient Clans and the Emerald Crystal Fragments scattered somewhere on earth.
As time passed by, the Emerald Crystal Legend and all related with the Ancient Clans were forgotten or became part of a fantastic myth.

Many, many years later, a researcher from the Catech lands called Dr. Akakios Hoffman fell deep inside a mountain and discovered a skeleton that belonged to one of the Ancient Clans; the Adharis Clan. With the skeleton he found also an epitaph about his life and purpose.
That Adharian had a partner and both were escaping in an attempt to save the Emerald Crystal.

Dr. Hoffman realizes the importance of this finding, but he is unable to search the Emerald fragment by himself due to the wild animals and beasts inside the mountain, he is not a warrior and can´t fight well, so he shall find his way to return to Catech Castle and tell to the King his discovery, he will return again to the inner part of the mountain with an escolt and find the Emerald Crystal Fragment.

When Dr. Hoffman and company found the fragment, it was stolen from him by another person, it is here where Epic Castor (Arthur Gales) has to track down the thief and prevent another "Emerald War".
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CHARACTERS
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Castor Épico

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Name: Arthur Gales.
Race: Castor (Beaver)
Age: 23
Location: Catech.
Ocupation: Catech Soldier.
Weapon: Two handed sword.

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He is from Catech Kingdom, he has lived there all his life and he usually won't leave the kingdom unless there are special circumstances, such as being on duty.

He enjoys the company of his partner Raffaelo Renard, a team member of the same squad, the "Alpha" squad, in which Arthur is the leader.

Arthur Gales received the title of "Castor Épico" after returning from the Jard's Grotto where not only he fought deadly beasts and creatures like the Basilisk and Dragons, but he also rescued Kuder, who was in danger.

Maybe he doesn't look as a great warrior, but Arthur Gales is a 1st Class soldier, devoted in battle and responsible of his team members.

He is an optimist and he says things to cheer up his comrades in bad situations in order to prevent a bad performance of his friends.
Also, he hate traitors.


Raffaelo Renard

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Name: Raffaelo Renard.
Race: Castor
Age: 26
Location: Catech.
Ocupation: Catech Soldier.
Weapon: Spear.

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He is from Catech, he has lived there all his life. He is not like Arthur because he likes exploring new grounds around the Catech Kingdom.
Renard is the only member in the Alpha Squad, besides Arthur. He is like an apprentice to Arthur. Renard has learned many things thanks to him.

He thinks slowly and he values friendship more than anything else. He has an obesity complex, he thinks he is fatter that he really is, and it's understandable because he has had many trouble due to his being overweight.


Juliard

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Name: Juliard Mortensen
Age: 19
Race: Castor
Location: Beles
Ocupation: Catech Soldier.
Weapon: Two Swords.

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He used to live in Beles Village until the age of 19, he has the opportunity to go for a better life within the walls of Catech Kingdom as a soldier. Eventhough he may have little experience, Juliard is a young warrior with high battle skills.

He is the youngest member of the Alpha Squad, he is noble and he is always trying to do the things in the best possible way. (No entiendo lo de something square or concrete in the missions). He hates to be underestimated when it comes to his battle skills.

He is faster than Arthur or Renard, but has less strength.


Eilis

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Name: Eilis Nora
Age: 17
Race: Castor.
Location: Beles.
Ocupation: None.
Weapon: Bow.

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She is from Beles, just as Juliard. She passes the time with her father, Aldo. They go to Relm Woods, where her father teaches her how to use the bow.

She is very introverted and she is aware of that, she tries to change that whenever she remembers.


Kaja

Name: Kaja Sojikka.
Age: 21
Race: Wolf.
Location: Zejic.
Ocupation: Local witch.
Weapon: Rod/ Sorcery.

Kaja studied in the sorcery academy at Griot Varj, she was so good that sorcery bored her and she left the academy. She returned to her birthplace at Zejic, where she worked as a local healer for the wounded and the sick with the help of her sorcery and magic skills.

She has a helper called Rina. She is very helpful when there is a need of complex sorcery of weird herbs. Rina helps the wounded and sick in her birthplace, Adelheim Village.

Kaja is lazy, but not apathetic, so when she does something, she does it with a certain laziness but it is well done. Also, she is very smart.

Kaja didn't find happiness in being the local healer, but she doesn't have many opportunities outside Zejic, so she is alert to any chances to get out of Zejic to find a more exciting life.


Magu

Name: Magdalene Gundula
Age: 27
Race: Liger
Location: Adelheim
Ocupation: Many.
Weapon: Axe.

She is the "multi-task" woman inside Adelheim Village, very popular within the people of the Village, she can bring food, water, roll-trees and fight with the wild animals who threathen the villagers.

She is very kind but better think twice if you want to bother her or someone because she is VERY strong.


Dr. Hoffman

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Name: Akakios Hoffman.
Race: Castor
Age: 53
Location: Catech.
Ocupation: Researcher.
Weapon: None.

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A native from Elkrej although most part of his life has been on Catech Kingdom and he is one of the closest persons of King Castor III.

Dr. Hoffman has dedicated all his professional life to search related things about the Emerald Legend, a true expert on the matter and has published many books about  the Emerald Legend. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Alberthi are the pilar of knowledge around Catech lands.

Is outgoing despite his age, still has too much energy to spend, also is a very clueless person, fortunately knows for sure how to make a good spin over a bad situation.

Dr. Hoffman could not handle good a sword even if his life depend on that.

Dr. Alberthi

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Name: Alexander Alberthi.
Age: 32
Race: Fox.
Location: Catech.
Ocupation: Researcher.
Weapon: None.

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He is from Griot Varj Kingdom, one of the three kingdoms, this one is located at the far south. He was sent to Catech Kingdom to replace the previous helper of Dr. Hoffman.

Dr. Alberthi shares the same fascination about the Emerald Legend, but he is more severe because he will do anything for that knowledge.

He is a serious and quiet being, and when he displays an interest on something or someone, it is usually because he wants something in exchange.

He is not a fighter, but he knows black magic spells and can face any warrior with a chance to still achieve the victory.
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SCREENSHOTS
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
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Soundtrack made by José Moreno (Aka CastorOnline)

Castor Wars - Title Screen

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toWM24TMpQw&list=PL5DBE4A1773E247B4&index=2&feature=plpp[/yt]

Castor Wars - The Outskirts of Catech
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Qu2q9oEDg[/yt]

Castor Wars - Boss Battle Theme
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1THsuplajb0&list=PL5DBE4A1773E247B4&index=11[/yt]


CREDITS
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José Moreno (Me)
-Mapping
-Event Designer
-Story
-Music
-Tile set editing
-Some original artwork (Like "faces" and original characters)

DarklyWhite ( DarklyWhite´s deviant art profile... (http://darklywhite.deviantart.com/) )
- Original Artwork

Scripts

Woratana
-Woratana´s Confirm Save
-Woratana´s Battle Result
-Woratana´s Smooth Scrolling
-Woratana´s Bestiary
-Woratana´s Neo Gauge
-Woratana´s Neo Gauge II
-Woratana´s System Message
-Woratana´s Neo Save System
-Woratana´s Multiple Fog

Enu (Tankentai)
-Sideview Battle System General Settings [3.4e]
-Sideview Battle System Battler Configuration [3.4e]
-Active Time Battle Configurations [1.2c]

Mr. Bubble
-Notetags Add-on for RPG Tankentai Sideview Battle System
-Sideview Battle System Old Version Compatibility Script
-More Action Sequence Commands for RPG Tankentai Sideview Battle System v1.0
-Animation Overlay Patch for RPG Tankentai SBS
-Critical Effects Add-on for RPG Tankentai Sideview Battle System v1.1
-Bow Attack Action Sequence for RPG Tankentai Sideview Battle System v2.0

Crimson Seas
Crimson Seas´Targetting Extended v 1.1
Crimson Seas´Targetting Extended v 1.1 (ATB)

Modern Algebra
-Scene Window Opacity
-Integrated Reserve Party
-Learn Skills By Use
-Skill Teaching Equipment & Items

Other
Hanzo Kimura's Animated Title Screen
Zylo´s Desperation Attacks
KGC Unlimit Parameters
Isaacsol´s Autmatic Fullscreen
Pop Up Message (No se de quién es).
Omegas7 Sistema de logros
Cozziekuns Poison Damage
Kylock EPIC BATTLES 1.1
Clima (Tampoco sé de quién es).
Mensaje Corto (Ni idea...).
Yanfly Engine Melody - Snapshot Battle Back
MOG VX - Scene Shop V1.2
BulletXT Thomas_Edison
Dark Chocobo Game Over Menu
Falcao´s Zoom char V 0.5
Zeriab´s Dialog system
Pacman's Map Box Menu
Jet10985 8-Directional Movement
TDS Exp divide by party


Special Thanks

People who helped me with the translation
Victoria Rodriguez
Aurelio Villalobos
Manuel Gomez

People who helped me with graphical art
Oscar Lopez  (Enemie Designer)
Ivan Salinas (Enemie Designer)

People who helped me with Scripts
TDS
Timothy
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Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: D&P3 on April 01, 2012, 10:27:10 AM
A demo is something you should be looking into creating :)
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on April 02, 2012, 04:41:16 PM
That´s right! I´m working on it I hope to have a demo done soon!
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on April 03, 2012, 04:23:00 AM
Update!

Castor Wars Intro video uploaded on youtube!

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHkWlRuJXq4&list=UUOwXrV94c5ODjcogpN3WFMQ&index=1&feature=plcp[/yt]
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on April 16, 2012, 01:14:38 AM
Another video, this explains things about battle features and KGC overdrive system, wich here I called "Supercharge".

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Xhdpr58E[/yt]
Is there a code to put videos on this forum?

Regards!
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: pacdiggity on April 16, 2012, 08:51:59 AM
To put a YouTube video into an SMF post, we use this:

[yt]YouTube URL[/yt]

Yours would work like this:

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Xhdpr58E[/yt]

Which gives us:

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Xhdpr58E[/yt]
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on April 16, 2012, 10:38:28 AM
Thank you very much! You are Pacman too right? I think I thank you too on my game, if not I will :)
I edit my previous post adding that code to show the other youtube links.

Thank you again.

Regards!

J. Moreno
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on May 23, 2012, 03:56:39 AM
Well then, I finally managed to make a Castor Wars demo!!! Hurra!!! I hope you enjoy this demo as much as I did making it, any glitch or anything please tell me.

This is the link to download Castor Wars Demo 1.1:
http://rpgmaker.net/games/3439/

you may need the VX RTP, I uploaded it here:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/0U6Qw4eW/RPG_VX_RTP.html

I want to thank everyone who corrected me and told me to upload a demo :)

Regards!

PS: Is there a problem if the download link is from the RMN forums?
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: Little Psycho on May 24, 2012, 07:09:49 PM
When I read the plot, I was like: Sounds great!!
When I saw the characters I was like: Drawing is good, all in the same style...

Then I got to the screenshots. There I was baffled to see the greatness of the surroundings, combined with the standard windows and housing of RMVX and then you added some sprites which make the entire thing look rather cheap. You should improve your sprites with more detail and less black outlines and also edit the standard RMVX stuff to add some more detail.

For the rest, I'd love to try it...
Title: Re: [VX] Emerald Chronicles, Castor Wars
Post by: J. Moreno on May 24, 2012, 10:05:57 PM
Sure! I will try to work on that, I´m not an spriter, but I will do whatever I can to improve it (or look for someone), thank you for your comment :)

If you have the time, please try Castor Wars, is only the first chapter but it is something.

I hope with this demo to find more people to help me with graphical matters.

Kind regards!

J. Moreno