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Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-02 at 17:43:10
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Xythar Saga
Episode 1 - Usurpation
Episode 2 - Affliction
More episodes to be created...
An Ice_Inferno_X3 Production
F.Y.I
This RPG has been in the making for a really long time. Before you download the demo and/or read the thread there some things you should know. This RPG isn't for everyone! When I started making Xythar Saga, I wanted to have a story that was comparable to a console RPG and I have one here. So if you don't have the patience to sit through some cutscenes, thats ok because I added a cutscene skip system but I made this RPG, with people who like good stories in mind!
Tester List
-PDF_Darkblade
-Exodiantemplar3
-Megaton1
-Psychic_Genius
-Dark_Lunatic_K
-Zell.Dincht
-Mp)Lyon
-Chrono_Seifer
-StarmanJr.
-Moogle

Message me here or PM me to be a tester!

Event Log

6/10/06
-Updated the Usurpation demo
-60% done with the intro
-fixed lurker glitch
-fixed spell glitch
-fixed some typos
-added the tester list section
-organized all demos into demo section

6/9/06
-Reformated the topic
-Put a detailed description of the battle system in thread.
-Released a demo of episode showcasing the new battle system

6/8/06
-New Battle system created
-Posted some new info
-Reopened thread

2/23/06
-Decided to spread the story across 2 maps!
-Split the thread up into the 2 sections; one for each map

2/21/06
-Fixed up the thread layout
-FINALLY ADDED SCREENSHOTS
-Updated Demo
-Demo actually downloadable now
-Changed/Added some new locations/characters

2/19/06
-Redid the prologue
-Added more spells
-Added in a new complex cutscene skipping system

1/30/06
-Added new songs
-Added some new potions
-Fixed the potion buying system
-Fixed the annoying cutscene glitch in Ch.2
-Compressed music clips
-60% done with world map
-Fixed the spawning glitch in Ch. 3
-Modified the Little Jack's interior
-Fixed some glitches in the Little Jack
-Added some new items into the map
-Made a new item system
-Modified treasure chest system
-Modified spell system
-Fixed level-up system
-Fixed a ton of typos throughout the rpg
-Redid thread layout again
-Added some new characters
-Modified some cutscenes in chapter 2
-Removed all the unused strings
-Added in a new event in Chapter 1
-Made Chapter 1 more challenging
-Modified tutorial scene
-Fixed the Intro glitch
-Modified terrain at Terminuous Port
-Fixed the Taoru Cove glitch
-Added some new areas to the thread

1/29/06
-Overhauled thread lay out
-Added in a new potion

1/25/06
-Released a New Demo
-Polished Chapter 2
-Started taking Screenshots
-Added location description to the thread
-Added more characters to list
-80% done with chapter 3

1/24/06
-Revamped upgrade system
-Added characters and more info to the thread

1/19/06
-Thread Set up redone
-Finished chapter 2

1/4/06
-Demo Finished and ready for public release
1/2/06
-Thread opened
SCREENSHOTS
World Map
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Taoru Villa
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Taoru Cove Screen
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Entering Taoru Cove
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Prologue Begins
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Level Up
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Kato Angry
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Xenos Guards
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Spell:Explosion
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Treasure
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PROGRESS ON XYTHAR SAGA:
{1} Usurpation
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{2} Affliction
[progress]54[/progress]

Xythar Saga overall Progress:

Triggers
[progress]54[/progress]
Terrain
[progress]45[/progress]
Spells
[progress]55[/progress]
Towns
[progress]65[/progress]
Story
[progress]100[/progress]
Unit Placement
[progress]76[/progress]
Overall
[progress]46[/progress]
INTRO
For some time now a story has been passed down from generation to generation attempting to explain the impossible. The tale revealing the truth about the origins of man. A story explaining the otherwise unexplainable phenomenon!

The tale tells of an powerful omnipresent figure called "god" creating two humans, a man named Adam and a women named Eve! These two humans were sent by this "god" to populate the world...it is in this way that the human race is believed to have began...

But there is something the tale left out...the truth about the beginning! I will reveal to you the truth...the real story about how the world began! You shall learn you're true origins. This is how our story begins...
Map Specifications/Miscellaneous
Map Name: Xythar Saga
Author: Ice_Inferno_X3
Game Genre: Rpg
Tileset: Jungle World
Players: 3 - Fullhouse Required
Map Size: 256x256
Estimated File Size: 1.7 mb
Music Incorporated?: Yes

GamePlay
In this game you take on the role of one of 3 characters each with their own personalities and perspectives. Each character has their own ambitions and terms of resolve. As the game progresses you will meet other unique characters, both friend and foe, with their own unique personalities. Some will prove as valuable allies, and others will be obstacles in your path, and some... are just a question mark to the most of your knowledge... You'll get to play as more than just one character giving each player unique outlooks on the game, that could be contrary to what another player is witnessing. You'll explore a world torn by war, ambition, and tyranny, through a Chapter-by-Chapter form of progress. These aspects of play and story-follow through are the basis of what shall be known as Xythar Saga.
Demo Section:
Xythar Saga: Origins Demo
This is the third demo that I have released. This one has completely revamped gameplay and towns. I added in a nifty cutscene skip system...but two very important things FYI. In the beginning, the dropships (you're item box if you will) wont work for the first 20 secs but it will fix itself; also due to the new cutscene system cutscenes may not work on you're first try but they most likely will. Anyways, enjoy the demo!
Use this link below here to download the map since SEN's attachment bug makes it impossible to download it here.  cry.gif  Right click and press save as!

Xythar Saga: Origins DemoDEMO TAKEN DOWN BECAUSE IT IS OUTDATED NOW!
In this demo you take on the role of one of 3 characters each with their own personalities and perspectives. Each character has their own ambitions and terms of resolve. As the game progresses you will meet other unique characters, both friend and foe, with their own unique personalities. Some will prove as valuable allies, and others will be obstacles in your path, and some... are just a question mark to the most of your knowledge... You'll get to play as more than just one character giving each player unique outlooks on the game, that could be contrary to what another player is witnessing. You'll explore a world torn by war, ambition, and tyranny, through a chapter by chapter progress and through a series of maps.
{1} Usurpation<----CLICK ON THATRight click and press save target as! Here is the demo of the first map. Showing the new battle system! There is a glitch in the beginning but you'll manage. Like I said, the battles occur in phases in a turn based fashion. Watch the intro/tutorial (intro isn't done) to understand it. The intro isn't done or in any finalized. Download it and tell me what you think! Just added an in depth look at my battle system. look near the the bottom of the post.
Focus Mode [Battle System]
-Ok here are the basics of the battle system. Whenever you enter a battle, you will trigger Focus Mode. When in Focus mode, a timer will appear at the top of the screen. That is how long you get to attack the enemy until they disable our focus power. Then you will than have to avoid their attacks until you gain yuor focus power back which should take the same amount of time it did when we used it (20 seconds). Think Faith and Destiny ish except an in game menu system!

Now thats the VERY basics of the battle system. You will use a shuttle at the top left of the map to use spells. You have two sets of spells, offensive spells and defensive spells respectively. You use the offensive spells in the attack phase to damage the enemy and than you use the defense spells to confuse the enemy to to protect yourself when it's the enemies's phase.

The other four slots in the shuttle ill be used for items that you find in treasure chests or buy at stores through the world. The first two potions are obvious; the HP potions heals you and the MP potions restores your mana (the potions are shared by the way).

Now the other two are different. They are time potions. In the beginning, their power is very weak. One potion will subtract 20 seconds from the phase timer while another will add time to the timer. Sound simple right? Well here's the big thing. Later in the saga on the 2nd map going into the 3rd map they meet a group of people who control time. You can then use these potions to change the flow of gameplay.

Another thing to be mentioned is you will always have NPC allies with you. You can give them commands and stuff and they also have their own spells as do the enemies.

There's more to come and some of this is in the below demo so try it out!

THE WORLD
Traveling in Xythar Saga
World Map
-Along to being able to explore towns, villas, villages, and cities, you can explore the world through a world map. As you progress through the game you will also get different types of vehicles or ships to travel in. Around the world map. The world map is split into three countries.

Storyline Travel
-In Xythar Saga you adventure through the world by means of a chapter-by-chapter progression. Beginning with a prologue you start traveling the world through chapters like in a story, each chapter offers new experiences and signifies an evident change or important point in the story. You may also travel outside of the boundaries of chapters and return to places you have been, if you are capable. Many things in Xythar saga are locked by chapter progression, so only by continuing through with the story can you fully explore the world in the game.
WORLD OF ZAIITA
Here are the areas you'll visit in the peaceful land of Zaiita.
Taoru Village
-A small peaceful town where the game begins. This village is also home to the world tournament that takes place every ten years. This villa has an inn where you can rest at, a store where you can buy potions and an armory to make you're weapons and shields stronger.

Tournament Grounds
-Where the tournament is held. In the beginning (prologue) the path to the tournament grounds is blocked off by a boulder. You will need to go through Taoru cove to get here

World Tournament
-A massive dome located in the back of the tournament grounds. Ever ten years fighters from all over Zaiita come to participate in the tournament and try to win the grand prize.

Terminius Port
-This port is where all the sailors and pirates come to stock up on supplies while traveling the seas.

Taoru Cove
-A cavernous area where all the Xenos have all their bases in.

The Little Jack
-Not really an area but the little jack is a pirate ship that you and you're party will evenually go on. There is shop in back where you can upgrade you're weapons and buy potions and items.
WORLD OF XENOS
Behind the enemy lines, many interesting places are waiting to be visited.
Xiials Islands
-A series of island that happen to be unpopulated by humans and culture. But some believe that the Xenos Empire are conducted mysterious experiments on them.

Xaxais City
-The biggest town/city in the game. This city is the richest city in the world and is under Xenos Control. In the back of the town, lies the Xenos Palace which is under heavy guard. Only people with special passes may enter Xaxias Port.

Xenos Palace
-Home to Emperor Venom and his cronies.

Iithus Village
-A mysterious town...something has infested his populace. But what could it be?
More areas to be added!
GOOD GUYS

Jim Cortez
Age – 21
Origin – Taoru Villa
Description – Jim Cortez is a human born in Taoru Villa. Not much is known about his past other than the fact that the Xenos Empire has a special interest in him and nowhere is this more apparent then at the end of the tournament.


Roy Logan
Age – 23
Origin – Unknown
Description – Roy is Jim’s best friend. They grew up together and have trained together for the upcoming tournament. Roy is literally dragged into the adventure and comes to Jim’s aid…when certain events occur towards the end of the tournament!


Kato Devlin
Age – Unknown
Origin – Unknown
Description – Talk about a complete mystery man. Almost NOTHING is known about Kato Devlin. The only thing that is known is that he is a mercenary and he arrives in Tarou village to compete in the tournament and later for reasons unknown offers Roy Logan and Jim Cortez help.


Captain Rogus
Age – 57
Origin – Xaxais
Description – A pirate with a mysterious past who has a boat named The Little Jack.


Jorge Blacido
Age – 43
Origin – Rasmeer
Description – Jorge Blacido has trained for this tournament for his entire life. He is also a sworn adversary of the Xenos Empire.


Max Gendus
Age – Unknown
Origin – Unknown
Description – Nothing is known about this guy. He comes to the tournament to win the prize money for his poor family and when he doesn't win he becomes enraged! This conflict causes Max to question his position in the conflict between the Xenos and the good guys!


Kelly Evett
Age – 19
Origin – Xaxias
Description – A girl who has come to tournament to prove that women can indeed be fighters. She brings with her an unsual amount of spells and techniques. What are her intentions?!


Kazar
Age – 1928
Origin – Rasmeer
Description – This fighter gets his ass handed to him by the mysterious fighter who shows up at the tournament. Did he survive the vicious assault?!

BAD GUYS

Admiral Dillen (3rd Commander of the Empire)
Age – 45
Origin – Xaxias
Description – An admiral of the Xenos army and one of the five sub-leaders of the Xenos Empire. He is the weakest of the sub-leaders but ironically he is ranked the 2nd highest! Dillen has many spells and when you fight him so he won’t go down too easy!


Jerec Isk
Age – 38
Origin – Unknown
Description – The most powerful bounty hunter in all of Zaiita. He is hired by the Xenos Empire to find and kill Jim Cortez and to capture his friends. He is a lot more powerful than Admiral Dillen but he lacks in the spell department.


Lieutenant Gordon (4th Commander of the Empire)
Age – Unknown
Origin – Xaxias
Description – Gordon is one of the more powerful sub-leaders out of the bunch! Gordon may not pack that much of a punch but his skills/spells more than make up for it. Get ready for a headache when you fight this guy!


Lord Magmus (5th Commander of the Empire)
Age – 58
Origin – Unknown
Description – Lord Magmus does all the dirty work for the Xenos Empire. He has a magma shield that protects him from ALL harm. When the Xenos want to take over a town or island, they will almost always send Lord Magmus to plow down any defenses the opposition has! Is there anyway to damage him?!


Rear-Admiral Xavier (2nd Commander of the Empire)
Age – Deceased?!
Origin – Unknown
Description – This rear Admiral was ranked the 2nd highest of the sub-leaders a long time ago but he rebelled against the Xenos Empire; he wanted the world for himself. No one knows what happened to this guy but rumor has it that he is still alive and more powerful than ever.


General Tokis (1st Commander of the Empire)
Age – 50
Origin – Xaxias
Description – General Tokis is ranked the highest of the sub-leaders and also is the most powerful. General Tokis is always by Emperor Venom’s side and orders the other sub-leaders what to do. His strength is incredible and his skills/spells could level an island! General Tokis also controls the command ship named “The Phantom”. This ship’s cannon could destroy a part of the world if fully powered! You don’t wanna mess with this guy or his ship!


Emperor Venom
Age – 406
Origin – Unknown
Description – The leader of the entire Xenos Empire. His intentions are unknown and so are his stats. No body knows how strong Emperor Venom is…not even his sub-leader!

MORE CHARACTERS WILL BE REVEALED AS I MAKE MORE OF THE MAP
Report, edit, etc...Posted by PodFedJay on 2006-01-02 at 20:17:20
Looks good, omg "SAGA?" does that mean its gonna have sequel?

I love the characters and NPC's, very well desribed

Only one thing, i dont like how i need full house sad.gif

Gosh i'll check this out if i can get other two to play with me
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-02 at 20:40:55
QUOTE(PodFedJay @ Jan 2 2006, 09:17 PM)
Looks good, omg "SAGA?" does that mean its gonna have sequel?

I love the characters and NPC's, very well desribed

Only one thing, i dont like how i need full house  sad.gif

Gosh i'll check this out if i can get other two to play with me
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well i can always fix the full house requirement but thanks for the input and be sure to check back in a few days. ill have some new stuff then smile.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by WoodenFire on 2006-01-02 at 21:26:25
Sexay.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-03 at 17:39:00
ok i juss made the map a bit smaller (i took out some songs and put some new ones in) id like some more testers and id like some input from demo. im all ears people smile.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_lunatic_K on 2006-01-03 at 19:09:11
Sup Inferno, this was the map you were going to use to "Supposedly" join my clan (Op AcTiViSion). Anyways, map looks good, I know it's gonna take you a very long time to finish this, but anyways, the map is tight. w00t.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Dark_lunatic_K on 2006-01-05 at 13:58:52
I've downloaded, but haven't gathered my RPG beating team yet.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Tdnfthe1 on 2006-01-07 at 13:31:59
Hey ice, how's it goin. I love the map. The demo was really good, especially that whole thing with the tournament that was crazy. Well your terrain is completely isometrical which I really like, and I also like the whole world map thing. You didn't jack anyone elses ideas on your world map thing it's really original.
I didn't like how the world map would drag the whole party into town sometimes and then othertimes it wouldn't, it got kinda annoying. But I beat the demo with 2 friends and I think they liked it more than I did. Hmm all else there is to say is keep us up to date, and make some screenies! Hope you complete this one, it'd be a great Rpg to add to the "completed" rpgs list! Goodluck keep me up to date!

~Tdnfthe1
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-08 at 11:40:34
Ok, well im nearing the final portions of chapter 2. Within the next couple of days ill be adding chapter 2 to the demo. hopefully ill get some input on what i got by then biggrin.gif

ADDITION: I have revamped the level up system...it works much better now biggrin.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Tdnfthe1 on 2006-01-14 at 20:49:59
QUOTE(Ice-Inferno-X3 @ Jan 8 2006, 10:40 AM)
Ok, well im nearing the final portions of chapter 2. Within the next couple of days ill be adding chapter 2 to the demo. hopefully ill get some input on what i got by then  biggrin.gif

ADDITION: I have revamped the level up system...it works much better now  biggrin.gif
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Hey could u give us some more updates on the map? I kinda wanna hear a lil more about what ur doing and see some screenies!

~Tdnfthe1
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-18 at 17:50:17
I'm sorry all for the long wait. i have updated the progression log. im nearly done with chapter 2 and im also almost done with chapter 4. ill start on chapter 3 then ill add these 3 segments to the demo.

some screenies will also be released within the next couple of days...check back again soon
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Septhiroth on 2006-01-18 at 18:20:24
Heya Ice Your map is great! I've played it and it was Fun! I love your Tournament
Idea it was pretty Neat! Is there any new updates on the Xythra Map? and also GL on the production I hope it shall be done soon, yes......very.......soon.......
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-01-18 at 18:32:40
Sounds pretty exciting im going to test out the demo.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro_Maniak14 on 2006-01-18 at 18:37:39
I liked the demo although I got kinda confused after I spoke with the head master dude or w/e... Nice gameplay though... I must've just been an idiot... yeah lets keep it at that... GET SCREENSHOTS!!!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-01-18 at 18:45:09
Well I played it went to the Dojo master guy and got stuck there i cant find the tournament place or whatever or how to even get out of the town lol..
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Tdnfthe1 on 2006-01-18 at 18:52:05
QUOTE(Atreyu) @ Jan 18 2006, 05:45 PM)
Well I played it went to the Dojo master guy and got stuck there i cant find the tournament place or whatever or how to even get out of the town lol..
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LOL, I beat the demo, the dome is in the north of the town. it's the big dome.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-18 at 18:52:52
QUOTE(Atreyu) @ Jan 18 2006, 07:45 PM)
Well I played it went to the Dojo master guy and got stuck there i cant find the tournament place or whatever or how to even get out of the town lol..
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o yea u go to the command center north of the town then u can "leave" the town
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro_Maniak14 on 2006-01-18 at 18:57:30
That's basically whats happening to me... Is there something Im missing?

ADDITION:
Oohhh I see... I missed that... Thank you
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-19 at 16:38:22
I changed the format of the first post a bit...to make it easier to read. I'm going to finish chapter 2 by today or tommorrow so look for a new demo in a few days.

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Well I played it went to the Dojo master guy and got stuck there i cant find the tournament place or whatever or how to even get out of the town lol..


I should have made this more clear...but I added it to the first post. YOU NEED FULL HOUSE TO PLAY THE DEMO. I may fix this later but for now full house needed!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Septhiroth on 2006-01-19 at 17:01:03
Yay There's gonna be a new demo, I wanna try it out!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by StarmanJr. on 2006-01-22 at 16:08:06
I'm willing to be a tester, if you don't mind a slow dl *cough56kcough*

I remember testing the demo with you several times, and I'm really looking forward to the final release of this map. Good luck, Ice! biggrin.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Spartan-004 on 2006-01-22 at 16:34:31
Sounds cool, i hope its a good success! good luck on it
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Ice_Inferno_X3 on 2006-01-22 at 21:38:32
Ok, well I finished chapter two 100% and I'm almost done with chapters 3 and 4. I should have a demo for the first half of the rpg within the next couple of days. Check back then!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Septhiroth on 2006-01-23 at 21:17:33
Oh my Gosh biggrin.gif when are you going to be done Chapter III. I wanna test it, its really neat and fun!!!! happy.gif
Report, edit, etc...Posted by StarmanJr. on 2006-01-23 at 23:35:27
Hope you fixed many of the glitches concerning the last test run we did. I was VERY disappointed we couldn't get to CH.3 because I had to use lockdown on the valk and it ran away>.<
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