It’s been a while since my last worklog entry. I’m currently working on improving the scripting system so that it can handle more complex stuff like cutscenes and actual interaction. It’s a bit tough and is taking longer than I’d like, but that’s how these things go. I was originally using a simple trigger/action system, but it didn’t really support some of the more complex things I needed. I have a habit of getting distracted I guess.
I also spent far too long rebuilding the entity system to separate the graphical representation (the actual sprite image) from the logical position (co-ordinates on the map). The main reason was so the server doesn’t need image libraries in order to run. Plus it doesn’t really need to know the actual image details, just the position of the character. I probably wasted a week getting it all switched, but I think it’s better to do it now than later.
Another thing I’ve been working on is getting the various menus up and running:
This is my first effort at the status screen. It’s a little different from the usual Shining Force style, but I think it works. There’s still some changes I’d like to make (such as the health bars), but overall I’m pretty happy with the layout.
The first alpha for Shining Force Central’s community has been released!
Legacies of Veridocia has been in the works for quite some time and has involved many community members. It certainly hasn’t been a smooth ride, but thankfully everybody’s efforts have paid off with the release of the first demo.
The Demo consists of a Story Scene, a battle, and a post-battle story scene, followed by a basic free roam of the map (there’s not much there right now). Once you’ve played through to the free roam, you can reinitiate the battle as many times as desired by walking into the area where the characters begin the battle.
The demo itself is short but extremely polished. If you’ve played Shining Force 2, you’ll recognize the animation style almost immediately, and the portraits and battle scenes all suit the game perfectly. To run the demo you’ll need the latest version of Java installed.
Download the demo
Read more: Legacies of Veridocia Pre-alpha Demo Release!
LordOddEye from Shining Force Central has posted a demo of his new game, “The Wanderer of the Worlds”:
The game is a wandering RPG style game in which you are in a Dark Forest. One is able to travel various directions and run into many various events. Certain events can increase the stats of your player and allow him to grow stronger. But as you grow stronger so will your enemies.
It’s Flash based, so can be played in any browser. You can play the game here: Download The Wanderer of the Worlds
Make sure to stop by SFC and give some feedback!
Read more: The Wanderer Of The Worlds Version 1.00
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It’s all a work in progress, but if you’re interested in trying out a “new” game in the spirit of the Source, then be sure to visit:
http://www.shiningsource.net/forum/?topic=1127.msg9727;topicseen#new
I also added a few screenshots to the Shiny Sword project page and on the forum here:
http://www.shiningsource.net/forum/index.php?topic=1125.0
Synival has been hard at work on Harmonia for the last year, and all that effort has paid off with the release of a new demo!
From the release notes:
What’s in the demo:
- The Battle Arena – Harmonia’s first official mod!
- Harmonia’s strategic combat system (excluding magic and skills)
- 5 difficulties, from “Newbie” to “Impossible”.
- An early version of the inventory and equipment management system
- Three biomes: plains/forest, crystal forest, and swamp
- 20 different monsters to defeat in the arena
- A revamped interface, introducing single player mode
As you can see, it’s come a long way since the days of “Shining MUD” (back in 2005)!
More Info & Download: Harmonia Demo v1.0.0! – Battle Arena
