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MAP CREATOR IMAGE
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(Yes, that's me. LOL i coloured myself in so I look like a cartoon character!)

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MUSIC
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SCREENSHOTS
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SPELL OF THE DRUIDS
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A magical adventure, which illustrates a battle between good and
evil.

The evil Druids have cast a spell on Jupe's brother. Fortunately,
the Druids didn't see Jupe as a threat Jupe goes on a quest to
hunt down all 3 Druids so that he can break the spell.

It is a struggling journey, as you fight enemies, introduced to
powerful Magic, and solve secrets that allow you to gain access
to the Druids Temples.

Fight for your beloved brother

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MAP INTENTIONS
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I want this map to result as a major success, therefore I'm
going to spend alot of time perfecting every possible attribute.
My main intentions are to create an atmosperic, gripping RPG,
that isn't just "kill and heal", but an adventure that involves
a bit of problem solving, a storyline that will keep the player
wondering what will happen next, and never seen before
features, that I have already planned out very well.

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PROGRESS
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Missions - - - - - 60%
Sounds - - - - - 80%
Terrain - - - - - 100%
Triggers - - - - - 80%
Unit Placement - - - - - 40%

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Players
1

Map Tileset
Jungle

Map Size
256x256

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FEATURES
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Excellent music and sound FX
Cinematics
Epic storyline
Interactive units and doodads
Advanced fighting
Never seen before advanced Health System
Never seen before advanced Magic System
Logical problem solving
Pick up magical items
Help system (for idiots)

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CHARACTERS
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Players 2 and 4
Zealot - Jupe
Zealot (Fenix) - Miruk
Ghost - Sorcerer

Player 7
Zergling - Drudes evil potion (0% Shields)
Hydralisk - Drudes evil potion (0% Shields)
Ultralisk - Drudes evil potion (0% Shields)
Tassadar - Druid's Hallucination

Player 1
Zergling - Drudes evil potion (33% Shields)
Hydralisk - Drudes evil potion (33% Shields)
Ultralisk - Drudes evil potion (33% Shields)
High Templar - Druid's Hallucination (Level 1 - Easy)

Player 3
Zergling - Drudes evil potion (66% Shields)
Hydralisk - Drudes evil potion (66% Shields)
Ultralisk - Drudes evil potion (66% Shields)
High Templar - Druid's Hallucination (Level 2 - Medium)

Player 5
Zergling - Drudes evil potion (100% Shields)
Hydralisk - Drudes evil potion (100% Shields)
Ultralisk - Drudes evil potion (100% Shields)
High Templar - Druid's Hallucination (Level 3 - Difficult)

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MAGIC ABILITIES
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Heal
Berserk
Influence
Convince
Flash
Morph
Regen
Ice


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MISSIONS
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Main Missions
Locate and kill the Drudes

Bonus Missions
Gain extra HP (Your status is character is from the begining, but you can add health!)
Retrieve items
Locate keys to advance quest
Gain allies to help you kill the enemy
Hire a Sorcerer to teach you Spells
Decide which spells to use to break obstacles

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MUSIC AND SCREENSHOTS
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I've picked out some music themes from the Final Fantasy games. I have 3 different music loops designed for specific area of the map. Also, I have some nice Magic sounds, which I will use every time a spell is cast. I will keep updating the Screenshots as I make further progress, so keep checking back to see what's new!

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FEEDBACK
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Please comment if you have some ideas for this map, expecially
if you have any ideas for magical events and special FX.

Also, I need some nice WAV files, for Magic Spells. All feedback is strongly appreciated.

Thanks

Well goodluck, hopefully it isn't a 10 minute game like call of duty rpg that you made, fill up your terrain, don't leave it blank.

Thanks Kupo. I've learned my lesson there! This game will have much more creative terrain, and I'm aiming for a 20-30 minutes gameplay. I don't want to go any more than that.

I don't want to sound rude but the map size seems a little small for a rpg does it not?
I can't play this now because im at school, but from your one picture and using the mini map it seems that your terrians set up to use an area completion system?
ex: your enter one area and you cannot leave it until you kill all evil in the area then the gates unlock to the next area.

You'd be surprised. The game will last 20-30 minutes, as it involves 5 minutes of cinematics, quests that you must complete so that you can move on to the next peice of terrain, and lots of fun battles with the advanced battle system I'm working on.

No offence but that terrain is extremely UGLY! XD, and if you mean to spell "Druid" with "Drude". i Think ya made a Typo there bud.

Well, thanks for the spelling correction there, but I personally like the terrain alot. I've maxed it out with doodads now so its looking really nice.

WAIT, i just noticed something. in that screenshot, your using SCCE? LOL!

Hell yeah! I usually use SCCE for creating more realistic terrain, instead of square tiles, which I'd use in most other maps. I then import it into Starforge or SCMDraft and do the rest in there. I'm guessing you are new to map creating, Mp)Lyon.

Nope, mapping for nearly 2 years. October '04

Surprising.

You COULD use SCXE if you really want that ISOM terrain. Or use the ISOM option in SCMDraft or Starforge.

First of all, SCXE PWNS ALL OTHER EDITORS!

Now onto other things...
Map looks well organized, but ur overexagerating to a poiint where it's obvious to everyone. You cant have all them features in that tiny of a map(unless u terrain ppl do that cut&paste stuff, iono) and from judging ur last map, Im not sure if u can capture this whole feeling of ambience thing. However, ive been proven wrong and I hope to be, I could use a new rpg to play. Anyway goodluck finish this one.

~Tdnfthe1

Yeah, my last map totally lacked the ambience. I had alot of players complain that it felt too empty, and I'd have to agree. However, I learn from my mistakes, and can only get better.

I'm designing this map in terms of quality over quantity. If it is a success, then I'll have the confidence to create my next map on a much larger scale.

So far, I've managed to fit in most of the features, even though it is a 128x128 size map. I've spent many hours constructing the triggers, so hopefully I'll pull this one off.

Oh... and please don't judge me from my last map. I rushed it. I have better examples of my work.

ADDITION:
Okay guys, here's the deal. I'm starting over. I
have most of the triggers and cinematics complete,
but I'm going to make this map extra special, by
making it a 256x256 size tileset, and I'm working
extra hard on the terrain. Once this map is
complete, I promise it to be an A-list map.

CURRENT FEATURES:

Beautiful music
3 Minutes of cinematics (chooseable to watch in game)
Upgraded storyline
Secrets (for all you map hackers!)
Missions

ADDING FEATURES:

+10 Magic Abilities
+Items gained after battle (Randomization system)
Advanced HP System (The best idea I've ever invented!)
Bonus Missions
Enemy patrol
Tactical fighting
Low HP, but fast regeneration speed
Much more...

I would like to see how this map is coming in person. Screenshots would be great too!

I like your attitude and your thread setup.

Thanks man. I had some screenshots not long ago, but I took them off because I'm reconstructing the entire terrain. I'll get some up there ASAP.

Nice dude Nice, Keep it up and soon you will have a great RPG.

Hey thanks Kupo. I'm really taking my time with this map, as opposed to "Call of Duty" which I completed in 2 days. I've already spent 7 hours just designing the terrain, as I want to make sure I create the right atmosphere. I'll post some more screenshots of the terrain once its all complete.

Now if only my thread got some attention the world would be at a balance .
I'm glad to see you're takin the time2 work on the terrain attentively, no matter what people say about taking too long to make a map, work your pace and get your map the way you want it. Whether 2 months, 2 days, or 2 years do it at your own pace. And goodluck you sound alot more excited about your map now.

~Tdnfthe1

Tdnfthe1, I actually devoted an entire thread to you...



I should have thanked you, and I will now, for giving me some very useful feedback. Because of you, I decided to go for a 256x256 Tileset, which was a good decision for many reasons. Now the terrain is looking beautiful, with loads of different themes, including "temples", "rivers", "boss arenas", "secret pathways" and more.

Keep checking back as I'll keep updating my progess.

Hey I checked out the screenshots. Looks really nice! How did you get those FX with the High Templars?

Thank you. I've created quite alot of FX like that. All I did was kill a Dark Archon, and then I created a High Templar in its place. Nothing special compared to the other features I'm building.

Cool! Are you going to release a trailer? I'd love to see how you are getting on with it. Eh... "never seen before Health system?" Please explain.

There is a trailer for it, but I haven't released it yet, as I think it may take away the fun from the completed version. I'm still considering it. I guess I'll just see what other people have to say...

Trailer or No Trailer?

I see what you mean. If you release the trailer, it almost destroys the excitement. Can you PM it to me?