[VXA] The Lhuvia Tales

[Euphoria]

Marlene FTW!

[yuyu!]

I'm actually surprised that Diora and Elsie don't have any votes (except for my one vote on Diora so I can follow the results). They're so lovely! ;___; I actually expected Ren to be the favorite (people usually pick the "badass" characters), but it looks like its a tossup between Marlene and Nadia - the two younger cuties.

Whenever my sis completes Elliot, I'll make a poll for the guys, too. B) Predicting that Roderick will be the favorite.

[Zexion]

Nadia is mah favorite

[yuyu!]

I actually expected Nadia to be the least favorite, but she's winning. o.o Only because I thought everyone would be more into the doomy-gloomy girls, over the happy-go-lucky, sweet ones. B) I'm glad that her happy personality is getting appreciated. ;_;

You guys are breaking my gamer stereotypes!

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Who's the other Diora vote? ;o

[AlexArmstrong]

personality is getting appreciated.

Wait.. personality? But the question says: "Which female do you like da best?" It's nothing about personality! There is clearly contradiction here!
Ahem.
I just feel sorry for other girls (especially Diora and Nadia), because there was only 1 vote, and I had really hard time, trying to figure out which girl should I give this vote. Because, actually, no one of them five looks like "my favorite girl type".
So, to be honest, I failed to choose between their personalities. Thats why...
*desk slam* *music*
In the end I just used formulation of question and gave my vote to Ren based purely on her visuals! I really like her hairstyle!

Also, if you still curious about:

*edit* Once the last two are done, maybe I'll put up a poll or something. *_* I can't decide whether to ask "who would be your main character" or "who would you marry". D:

I can answer both of this, simultaneously. I want to play as Arthemes and Roderick, and marry Diora and Nadia. Yes, aiming for canon pairings   

[yuyu!]

I just feel sorry for other girls (especially Diora and Nadia), because there was only 1 vote, and I had really hard time, trying to figure out which girl should I give this vote. Because, actually, no one of them five looks like "my favorite girl type".
So, to be honest, I failed to choose between their personalities. Thats why...
*desk slam* *music*
In the end I just used formulation of question and gave my vote to Ren based purely on her visuals! I really like her hairstyle!

Hahaha, that honestly made my day! B) Yes, Ren's hairstyle tends to be very popular. ;o

I actually kind of expected Diora to be low on votes, because her personality is so hard to define. She stands out the most when she shows her "other side" - which is basically a half-crazy, battle thirsty wench. At first glance, she may appear like a "stereotypical maternal female". Aside from the fact that she fights like a demon. But personality aside, and looks-wise...I dunno. They're all really pretty. ;o;

As for Elsie, I'm not sure. o.o Her character is probably going to see some of the most development, alongside Marlene. They both have traumatizing childhood events that make them the way they are - which ended up showing in totally different ways. Elsie is the more harsh, guarded one, and Marlene is the one that refuses to grow up.

I'm planning on having each of them have some super important event that tells you a great deal more about them (if they like you a certain amount). *__*

I want to play as Arthemes and Roderick, and marry Diora and Nadia. Yes, aiming for canon pairings   

That's awesome! Those are two of my...okay, so I like every pairing.

[Euphoria]

Diora was a close second to my vote for Marlene.

And so far I do like Roderick the most out of the guys. I think it's cause of his cool looking armor stuff, and that he's a blacksmith, which I find cool for some strange reason.

[NekoBucket]

I chose Nadia, just because like...her looks and her personality sound sooo cute, I want to hug her! So she's my favorite so far. I was really tempted to choose either Ren or Diora just because of how pretty they are though...

[yuyu!]

Awww, thanks guys! I love hearing what you guys think about the characters. ;_; It's giving me and my sis so much pride in this game!

My sister is planning on creating a special picture for the winning Male and Female (well...sort of special!). Right now, three of the girls are tied. I'm probably going to wait 1-2 more days to take down the poll for the girls (or until Elliot is done). If it stays a tie, I'll roll a dice or something to determine who gets to be the artwork. B)

[yuyu!]

Two things to post now! ;__; First, the final male is all done!! That means I'll be changing the poll at the top. B) Many of the girls were tied in votes, so the female in the special artwork is going to be random between the highest votes. ;o

Elliot



Elliot is respected by almost everyone because of his warm personality and calm nature. He gets along well with women especially, often seen as the epitome of chivalry - a "Prince Charming" bachelor. He's a peaceful man, but can be a bit dramatic and overzealous when it comes to relationships. Despite his social nature, he is also secretly attracted to the occult. He primarily relies on his superb defense in combat, but is also very capable with magic.

*Elliot will move out of his house and into the farm if he is the main character. His sister (Summer) will take over his previous home.
*Elliot is canon with Elsie.



And next...a map! Well, more like my experimentation with parallax mapping, to get a better idea of what I want to do. Whether we go with this or not isn't assured yet. But here's a rough idea of what we might do:

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The map was largely inspired by Joy's awesome mapping. ;__;
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[yuyu!]

<3

[NekoBucket]

Lucas is my fave guy. <3 Damnnnnnnnnnn he is cute as hell.

[Acolyte]

Arthemes ftw

[yuyu!]

Arthemes ftw

*high fives*

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a korera no shonen wa, watashi wa jibun jishin o atsukau koto ga dekinai hijo ni kawaidesu

* Kanashi kao *

[yuyu!]

Not including me and my sister's votes, ALL of the guys tied, except Clyde. So, we asked my older sister to pick someone for the tie-breaker, and she picked Clyde. So, THEN they were ALL tied.

So, we had to ask my mom to be the tie-breaker and finally got a winner. The winning female was Nadia and the winning male was Elliot! So, as promised, here's the special artwork:

[Spoiler]
The winners just got married! :-)


This graphic is going to show up in game as the cutscene for when the player gets married! Yes, there will be a version of it for every couple. I know that seems like a lot of work but it's already done! ;o How? Because we're cheaters. It's a secret to everybody! Huehuhue.
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[Zexion]

Oh that's cool, they were both my favorites... no homo?

[yuyu!]

Dr. Mc started on the NPCs! :-) First, we bring you the Queen herself! The one and only hero of the original TLP (and the many sequels/remakes I've attempted in the years since)!

Kailah



Kailah has never been the prime example of a lady, which can partially be blamed on her being raised in a commoner setting, surrounded by only Leon, Vance, and Gaven (her foster father). She's quite stubborn, so changing her will result in failed attempts. Instead, she's the one that sets the trends and inspires those around her with her no-nonsense, assertive attitude. She can say whatever is on her mind, and will only spare the feelings of those that she actually likes (which is most people, thankfully). In general, she's easy to get along with and enjoys a round of jokes, even during important royal meetings. As the epitome of light, she's not afraid to balance mercy and swift justice. Luckily, she seems to always know what to do and can easily be depended on.

[hiromu656]

This looks great, can't wait to try it out!

[yuyu!]

Awww, thanks!

I've been getting some work done with maps lately, but school likes to get in the way. Luckily, my sister managed to finish another NPC! ;_;

Leon



Leon is one of Queen Kailah's two generals (the second being his brother, Vance). The three of them grew up together, in a secluded Rewing territory, before fighting together to recapture Lhuvia. While Leon's other two companions enjoyed the adventure, he would have preferred to live a life of peace - there's no denying that he's the laziest of the trio. To his advantage, he's perhaps the most diplomatic when it comes to talking his way out of a conflict...unless he manages to get dragged down by his edgy twin brother. Leon loves two things more than anything: art and Kailah. He draws scenery quite well, but the only person he can seem to draw is the Queen herself. It's no secret to everyone that he's had a crush on her for many years - something that she prefers to not address. In combat, he is very skilled and quick on his feet...not that he prefers to fight.



Quiet edit ;o

I've started making the permanent maps! Been going through a graphical phase! I switch between writing, graphics, and mechanics when I get bored ;] Anyways, here's how the maps are generally going to look:

[Spoiler]
(Placeholder character graphic. I've been using RTP characters for now, so I wanted to check and see what the taller sprites look like. That's actually a character from Major Arcana that never got introduced.)
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I got tired of parallax mapping because of how time consuming it is (not to mention how much FPS the game will have when I use too many pictures at a time). But I also didn't want to use tilesets because of how little flexibility they offer. Sooo, I went for something in-between. ;] Also have a version of everything complete for all four seasons. Winter was a pain.

[yuyu!]

Vance


Vance is Queen Kailah's second general and Leon's nonidentical twin brother. Unlike his brother, he is quite passionate and loves adventure and excitement. His hasty attitude gives him an unfortunate "meat-head" personality and he is not often complemented for his brains. In fact, one might stoop as low as to call him "naive", though his great will and strength makes him a more than capable person.  He doesn't always think things through, but his heart is in the right place and he's a very heroic man. At least...most of the time. Other times, he might lean a little more towards egotism. In combat, he makes a fierce, powerful companion and will never let his comrades down.

[yuyu!]

Maps sample! I redid Diora/Marlene's house. ;o

[Spoiler]
Downstairs:

Upstairs:

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Alita


Alita is Clyde's adorable, spirited younger sister. Formerly a noblewoman, she abandoned her title to be beside the humble priest that she fell in love with (Thane). Although still fairly tender-aged, she is already married and living happily in Noverno where she and her husband run the town's clinic. She has a knack for all kinds of magic, but ultimately prefers to help Thane with healing practices. Her fiery temper serves as a reminder that she's equally capable of hurting and healing, should anyone get on nerves. Lightly put, she's the type of woman that knows how to get what she wants, or else she is known to throw adult tantrums. She's just as spoiled as her brother, but oddly tends to get along better with other people (no matter how sassy she can be).

[Miss Nile]

Oh my god, I am definitely in love with this. <3 The graphics and art look so beautiful, and the characters, though they may seem stereotypical, aren't at all! They're unique and interesting. ^^

Good luck with this! I'll be definitely playing it as soon as it's done.

[yuyu!]

Awww, thanks! ;_; I'm glad you like it! Sadly, it's far from being done. But for the most part, the game is coming along nicely! Just a lot of writing and graphics left to do (with some mechanics needed).

The OP is a little sloppy as far as features and story are concerned, so I'll definitely have to fix those at some point. ;o