Afro Samurai
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Well, I kinda feel bad, because I was lazy and didn't finish it when I said I would. Clean up my name in the credits.
Dead Content [9MM][DEMO] Arias Lust
- Thread starter Jstreet
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Dead content awaiting restoration.
Well it's mostly because I switched the spriting style slightly to only support 4 colors (one being the outliner, thus really making it 3 colors.) For the sprites and tiles. I use to house about 6 colors in a sprite so with the decrease I should be able to get sprites done a bit quicker.
Afro Samurai
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The_JSTREET;168666 said:
Well, if you're still interested on that soldier design, I can try to make it 4 colors, or I'll just finish it up and you edit it to fit the style. It's up to you, I just don't want to give it away.
Update: New Feature Added
PIS (Personal Information System)
The idea revolves around the system of Knights of the Old Republic, except not so heavily in depth. Basically your character has personal information that affects how he/she can manipulate people and things around her (Personality engine anyone?).
This script is fairly simple and is nothing more than show, for the most part. Basically, the PIS is view by using an item called PID (Personal Information Display).
Once you've selected it you will be brought to another scene displaying your four (which might increase when/if I figure out more ways to make the game dynamic). Like I said, this is mostly the showing part. You see your information but there isn't really anything you can do, except exit.
Influence
This determines the effect you have on people when you need something to be done. It's basically your reputation. The higher it is, the easier somethings will be. There is a draw back however. "With great power, comes great responsibility." Some people don't like it when your name is too big, they'll try you. More people will recognize you, meaning you'll make yourself an easy target in some cases.
Influence is usually increased by doing odd jobs, and/or stuff that requires you to play the "tough guy roll."
Sex Appeal
This is used for different methods of persuasion, more-so on the opposite sex (or in some cases the same sex O.o). Sex Appeal, can help get yourself out of some of those tight situations you may encounter in recon missions, or it might just be an easy way to get "healed."
There are no real draw backs of high sex appeal.
Sex Appeal can be gained by doing things like, chatting with others, dating, and/or playing hero.
Political Insight
Ah, good ol fashion politics. They play a big role in Arias Lust. You'll find that often a lot of situations may cause you to either know the politics or at least act like you know. That's where Political Insight comes in. Even if you're a hundred percent wrong, having political insight can make you sound like you're right.
There are cases when sounding right isn't going to cut the cake. In these situations high political insight can reveal the correct choice(s) were as having a low insight will only leave you with wrong and/or completely ignorant choices.
You gain Political Insight by reading books, watching the Politic Channel whenever possible, and going to political gatherings.
There's no real drawback of having high political insight, except for the fact that sometimes it can draw you into long conversations about politics (Only politics of the game. You won't see anything about Bush or Iraq.), but hey who doesn't love politics.
Computer Usage
Well being able to use a calculator might not help you much in this game, but having the ability to hack into a government archive, that'll come in handy. If you don't know how to use a computer, you might just be plain screwed and have to do things...the hard way.
Computer Usage is gained by reading books, working on minor computer task, and you can even learn by just watching.
There are no draw backs.
(No examples are available currently
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PIS (Personal Information System)
The idea revolves around the system of Knights of the Old Republic, except not so heavily in depth. Basically your character has personal information that affects how he/she can manipulate people and things around her (Personality engine anyone?).
This script is fairly simple and is nothing more than show, for the most part. Basically, the PIS is view by using an item called PID (Personal Information Display).
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid01.png[/img]
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid02.png[/img]
This determines the effect you have on people when you need something to be done. It's basically your reputation. The higher it is, the easier somethings will be. There is a draw back however. "With great power, comes great responsibility." Some people don't like it when your name is too big, they'll try you. More people will recognize you, meaning you'll make yourself an easy target in some cases.
Influence is usually increased by doing odd jobs, and/or stuff that requires you to play the "tough guy roll."
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid03.png[/img]
Sex Appeal
This is used for different methods of persuasion, more-so on the opposite sex (or in some cases the same sex O.o). Sex Appeal, can help get yourself out of some of those tight situations you may encounter in recon missions, or it might just be an easy way to get "healed."
There are no real draw backs of high sex appeal.
Sex Appeal can be gained by doing things like, chatting with others, dating, and/or playing hero.
Political Insight
Ah, good ol fashion politics. They play a big role in Arias Lust. You'll find that often a lot of situations may cause you to either know the politics or at least act like you know. That's where Political Insight comes in. Even if you're a hundred percent wrong, having political insight can make you sound like you're right.
There are cases when sounding right isn't going to cut the cake. In these situations high political insight can reveal the correct choice(s) were as having a low insight will only leave you with wrong and/or completely ignorant choices.
You gain Political Insight by reading books, watching the Politic Channel whenever possible, and going to political gatherings.
There's no real drawback of having high political insight, except for the fact that sometimes it can draw you into long conversations about politics (Only politics of the game. You won't see anything about Bush or Iraq.), but hey who doesn't love politics.
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid06.png[/img]
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid07.png[/img]
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid08.png[/img]
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid07.png[/img]
http://www.gpp-9mm.com/althread/pid08.png[/img]
Computer Usage
Well being able to use a calculator might not help you much in this game, but having the ability to hack into a government archive, that'll come in handy. If you don't know how to use a computer, you might just be plain screwed and have to do things...the hard way.
Computer Usage is gained by reading books, working on minor computer task, and you can even learn by just watching.
There are no draw backs.
(No examples are available currently
)Afro Samurai
Member
Sounds pretty interesting. I've played KOTOR, as you know, and I loved that system. I think there was a system like that that was being made in the past, but never worked very well, or at least in my opinion. I'm pleased to see you incorporate a complex, well with 4 variables is not that complex, system that will put your game on step higher. Keep it up J, and if you have something to beta test, you know where I am.
Yeah as I said, the actual concept isn't at all complicated. The actual effect that it will have in the game will be more vivid. You'll get a taste of it in the demo when it's released.
As of right now, I have the intro done (except for some facesets). I've been doing most of the writting so it's nothing much but C&P for the dialog. Just a fair warning the intro is VERY dialog heavy, but it's only like 3 mins before you'll be controlling your character. Then, you'll end up in more dialog and a flashback :P After that you'll be in a semi - free roam area.
Next on my agenda is working on some of the battler sprites, that won't take very long, because it's just one frame for enemies and two frames for the players.
Anyway, keep the comments coming, I'd love to here what anyone has to say. Thanks for the feedback thus far.
As of right now, I have the intro done (except for some facesets). I've been doing most of the writting so it's nothing much but C&P for the dialog. Just a fair warning the intro is VERY dialog heavy, but it's only like 3 mins before you'll be controlling your character. Then, you'll end up in more dialog and a flashback :P After that you'll be in a semi - free roam area.
Next on my agenda is working on some of the battler sprites, that won't take very long, because it's just one frame for enemies and two frames for the players.
Anyway, keep the comments coming, I'd love to here what anyone has to say. Thanks for the feedback thus far.
Thanks. Some parts of the game are dialog heavy and are suppose to present a cinematic feel (aside from the horrible artwork, but everyone knows I can't draw to save my life.)
The concept of the personality system is very light in comparison to when it actually goes in action, because there are a lot of cases in the game where gathering intel is important, for this reason you'll find that Arias Lust demostrate a bit more Player - NPC interaction then most games.
Within the next 3 weeks I expect to have something new to show. It might just be Alpha Demo 2.0 which will be completely different (Different setting, improved battle system, etc) or I might have enough content to warrant an actual demo. Only time will tell.
The concept of the personality system is very light in comparison to when it actually goes in action, because there are a lot of cases in the game where gathering intel is important, for this reason you'll find that Arias Lust demostrate a bit more Player - NPC interaction then most games.
Within the next 3 weeks I expect to have something new to show. It might just be Alpha Demo 2.0 which will be completely different (Different setting, improved battle system, etc) or I might have enough content to warrant an actual demo. Only time will tell.
Unrivaledneo
Member
I Dled is any enjoyed it, i knew i would. Guess i better keep my eye on this project.
@Clest
Yes, the beginning is informative. A lot of it revolves around Politics and Conspiracies of the government. It kinda sets the stage for the mysterious part of the game. It starts the feeling of betrayals and such.
@Neo
I'll keep an eye on yours as well Do I smell competitive rivalry?
Anyway, giving this a little bumperoony for the sake of having changed a few things.
I also want to state that the ground for voice acting positions is open again. I've been getting some good volunteers and I've decided there are a few scenes I want to do with voice acting.
Yes, the beginning is informative. A lot of it revolves around Politics and Conspiracies of the government. It kinda sets the stage for the mysterious part of the game. It starts the feeling of betrayals and such.
@Neo
I'll keep an eye on yours as well
Do I smell competitive rivalry?Anyway, giving this a little bumperoony for the sake of having changed a few things.
I also want to state that the ground for voice acting positions is open again. I've been getting some good volunteers and I've decided there are a few scenes I want to do with voice acting.
Unrivaledneo
Member
Oh yeah baby, me vrs you! Kinda hard to have rivaly since we both are helping each other out...but BRING IT ON!
Two new screenshots to close out the week!
Good ol' black and white flashbacks.
Oh noes... The evil Nigga squad stikes again.
I've been getting a lot of work done. I've pretty much have everthing to my favor, and the only things stopping me from releasing a demo are some places where I have to create tilesets, I have a few scenes and characters to draw. I'm probably going to do more sprites as well, just to help fill up the town and slums areas.
The demo is coming!
Good ol' black and white flashbacks.
Oh noes... The evil Nigga squad stikes again.
I've been getting a lot of work done. I've pretty much have everthing to my favor, and the only things stopping me from releasing a demo are some places where I have to create tilesets, I have a few scenes and characters to draw. I'm probably going to do more sprites as well, just to help fill up the town and slums areas.
The demo is coming!