The first is really nice.  Makes me wanna start some SF1.

FFX-2 does suck pretty bad.  Were you not seeing the stupid ass comercials for it!?  It'd probably be more enjoyable to play FFX over again, than to waste your life on FFX-2...

It was after, I'm sure of it...

NOMA: Networked Obedient Mathematics Android

Sounds like a robotic puppy with a calculus major.

Multimedia, eh?  Sounds like a visual editor kind of thing.  J/k.  I got your demo, McPhisto, and I have to say it was very good so far, though I got sidetracked with somethign else and couldnt even get into the first battle.  I found it supprising that its only your first demo.  Good job and keep it up!

Nice pics Wyndigo!

Wait a sec...Dark Basic only uses 3d?  Well, there goes my plans for trying that one for SFC.

I've tried using Game Maker, and its very easy to understand, but almost impossible to do many of the SF essentials.  I used to use RPG Maker, but, as M07hM4n said, most of the RPG Maker stuff is pretty cappy.

I guess I'm going to have to give some of this stuff a try before I go programmer hunting.  My friends are slowly (and I mean slowly) getting into the hang of actually doing something.  RJ, my closest friend, has taken on the task of depixelating some of the character portraits.  Other than that, my team of lazy, mishapen, toads have only just begun.

Can you guys give me a few ideas for what I would be best for me to start with?  In other words, what should I use in place of a programming language (so far, I think I'm going to try Dark Basic).

Thanks for the encouragment.  I have looked for a programmer to give some help, but most programmers haven't even an inkling of what SF is.  Even so, I'm am desperatly trying to get in as much work as possible on ideas for my "core engine", as McPhisto called it, so that if I DO find an interested programmer, I'll be well prepared.

I agree with you bEn.  As I said, not many people or interested (or have even heard of) SF, and those who do lack programming skills.  Hopefully, my so called "friends" will get off the couch, clean their greesy faces, take a shower, and start helping me look for a decent programmer.

I know that I have some "hardships" to endure during my game-making process, and I'm ready for them.  Might sound pretty stupid coming from someone who has hardly started, but I'm not the type to drop a project and run.

Hi Y'all
I'm new to Ye Olde Blah, and just wanted to say hailo.

I've played SF1&2 a bunch of times, and was instantly addicted when I first started.  I've played every now and again, just because I had nothing else to do, and since SF is such a great game to just sit and play whenever you feel the urge.

Earlier this year, I came open The Shining Source website.  Having always wanted to see another Shining Force sequel, I was instantly drawn into the site.  I've wanted for a long time to create a game close to being even in the same galaxy as the original SF games, but couldn't really find the time to learn any sort of programming languages.  Now that I do have time, I can't seem to find any way to actually learn these languages.

On the other hand, I have conjured up a very captivating storyline for the game I hope to start making.  I have other "Shining Fans", who happen to be good friends of mine, that have decided to lend a hand in making this game.  Unfortunatly, none of them no programming languages either.  I have my storyline pretty much finnished, along with some other various things that I'm going to add to my game, such as character portraits, sprites, and other things.  Mostly graphic and sound related.  Hopefully, I'll manage to learn some sort of programming language, even if it takes me years to do so.

I've played SO, and found it to be very good.  As works in progress are, it has its ups and downs, but I really, really hope to see updates soon.  Other than that, I'd just like to say to those who have ideas for SF fan games, get movin' now, or you'll end up regreting it, like me.

I hope to see many more fan works that are as excellent as SO, and I thank everyone at The Shining Source for their encouragment toward reluctant game makers.

OMG!  You guys make languages look both hard and easy at once!  Am I doomed to a life of game programming illiteracy!?

Heh, funny stuff Phill :lol: