[mini-DEMO]Kingdom of Souls: The Binding of Souls [Recruiting]

[zane203 8]

Before anything, I would to say hi to everyone ^_^ I'm a friend of Marked, I've learned a lot from him dealing with RMXP, and yes I've been around, but always in the shadows lol. But I digress, here's my project =D

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well guys here's the download link. Gonna make a page on the site will full complete information.

 

DOWNLOAD DEMO VERSION 0.5

 

 

File Size: 127mb

File Type: Installation

Creators: Zane D. Blalock

 

Enjoy

 

*Reason for file size: The file itself is big mainly because I added the soundtrack for the game, with its huge bank of sound effects. And after piecing together my own installation for it, the size went up even a tad bit more.

 

Please leave feedback on any bugs that have yet to be discovered.

-Please note that the game is huge because of the music files, the DEMO patches that will be uploaded later in the future will NOT contain the audio files, that will be added separately to cut down download time - ZenOokami

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Currently Working On...:

 

-Redefining the Tilesets for the maps [Done]

-Currently Updating the Character files [Done]

-Currently redoing the leveling, attributes, and skill definition.[Done]

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-Adding Skills

-Adding New Systems

-Getting Demo Ready for tomorrow

 

 

Lead Designer: Zane D. Blalock

 

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¤[Completion Rate]

¤[story]

¤[base Idea]

¤[Characters]

¤[Features]

¤[Help Us]

 

 

Kingdom of Souls: The Binding of Souls

_{Yea, the title has been picked}

 

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Enemy AI:.......[||||||||||||||||||||] 5%

Database:.......[||||||||||||||||||||] 15%

Characters:.....[||||||||||||||||||||] 20%

Systems:.........[||||||||||||||||||||] 5%

Menu:..............[||||||||||||||||||||] 1%

 

 

 

 

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Intro

....Somewhere, in a plain between worlds... four dark mysterious figures gather...

Figure1: "The time has come... *laughs*... He wishes to begin immediately... So lets, shall we?"

Figure2: "As long as he shows up on the death bed of Mother once more for a final show down... I'm willing to start... Humph... I wonder if he'll be surprised to see me living once more...

Figure3: "And you say you can grant unimaginable power correct!? Yesss~~~ as long as I get that power... I'm willing to serve *licks lips*.

Figure4: "...And you're worried about some ShiniGami?"

Figure1: "*snickers*... No I'm worried about a Gami Shin Ookami...."

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As barriers between worlds are being torn down, join up with an alliance of good to combat evil. On your way to forming an army from the alliance gain aide from Souls (Summons[KoS], Aeons[Final Fantasy], Summon Jutsu[Naruto]) you take by showing your worthiness. Do you have what it takes to defeat this organization of Dark Dictators from controlling all life?

 

Base Idea

KoS:tBoS is basically like a turn based Kingdom of Hearts style game in RMXP. I got the idea to make this an actual project after I programming a ton of events into one project to test things out. Eventually i found myself with sprites from countless games. So I decided to go ahead and give spoilers to the Story of "Kingdom of Souls", since thats where the game starts off.

The game is about worlds that are splitting into other worlds. These worlds are the worlds of:

• Kingdom of Souls
  
• Final Fantasy (1-10)
  
• Bleach
  
• Naruto
  
• One Piece
  
• D.Gray-Man
  
• Toonami (Tom is a playable ally)
  
• More coming later...
  

Each world is planned to be HUGE, as we plan to have patches for chapters for the game.

 

-TEASER NOTE!

Bleach is the first world to come by, and depending on which actions you take during interactive cut scenes will determine the unlocking of some strong skills/spells early at a weak level.

 

 

 

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• Zane Setzune
   
   
  
  *Zane Setzune* & ZenUrufu Scarlet
  Weapon: ZenUrufu
  Armor: Arm Gauntlet
  Accessories: Rings/Necklaces
  Element: Darkness
  Main Attributes: Strength, Speed
  -Works Best with: Xunxen
  OverDrive: Gami Shin Zen Ookami (God of Death, Zen Ookami)
   
  
• Xunexen Twilight
   
  *Xunxen Twilight* & Maria Shifune
  Weapon: Maria
  Armor: Belt
  Accessories: Rings/Necklaces
  Element: Light
  Main Attributes: Speed, M-Atk
  -Works Best with: Marked
  OverDrive: Echoes of Twilight
   
  
• Devonte Setzune
  
• Chaos
  
• Infernum
  
• Sonneth
  
• Brandon
  
• Wrex "Nico"
  
• Marked
  

Confirmed Side Characters!

• Roranoa Zoro
   
  
   
  
• Uchiha Sasuke
   
  
   
  
• Ulquiorra (Reborn)
   
  
   
  

 

 

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Systems

Red = Not functional

Yellow = Base of programming done (functional)

Green = Completed

• Jump System
  
• Turn System
  
• Time System - Updated to "Zane Blalock's Advanced Time System 3.2"
  
• Summoning System
  
• Battling System
  
• Advanced HUD (interactive) - Been Working on this, I have a base of the programming done
  
• communication system -
  
• Online Boards (monthly updates)
   
  
• More...
  

Goals

• Build an Army
  
• Strengthen the Army
  
• Obtain Power from the Souls to summon
  
• Defeat the Evil Dictators
  
• Restore balance
  

Dynamic AI

The Artificial Intelligence will be somewhat more advanced than my earlier work. I spent about a good 3 months properly coming up with theories and found multiple ways to keep dialog fresher than most games have had. The only problem is that now EVERY NPC has to have their own character Background... That means they have their own personality, and their own reactions to what ever you do.

What does this mean? It means the programming of just talking with a NPC has to be extremely long because I want countless remarks towards you. Doing this calls different conversations through [Variables, Switches, Self-Switches, Timers, and ect.].

 

[uPDATE:12/17/09]

The AI has once more been updated. Each AI has a set of routines that they will switch up depending on random occasions. Tho in the demo this will not be the case, the demo will continue using "ZB's Adv AI System v2.5"

 

 

Dynamic Maps

Every Map will feature interaction out the donkey. Almost everything in the game can be examined, and checked. Almost everything can be activated to do something.

 

[uPDATE:12/17/09]

The maps now have a variety of sub categories that determine a set amount of events such as weather, and visual effects.\

 

 

Batteling

Last Updated: 09/14/09

Currently we have a Side View "NON-ANIMATED" battle system. This way, we can focus on getting the project done faster.

 

Also I'm working on making a stable AI system to go along with each monster and troop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concept Art

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEMO COMING TOMORROW NIGHT!

 

 

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If you wish to help KoS:tBoS Please join the Development team as one of the following:

• Graphic Artist
  
• Eventer
  
• Writer
  
• Mapper
  

If you can not do either of these then please help by doing one of the following:

• Becoming a Voice Actor
  
• Supporting our Project by getting the word out about the game
  
• Add this to your signature on other forums
  

  [img=http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/czzc-inc/KoStBoS/KoS-TBOS.png]

  
  

 

 

Credit List - Please note that a lot of the resources I have were found on google. I take no credit for premade work, only the masterpiece of its use, If your work is in this game, please let me know.:
-Dollmage
-DarkPaladin
-Dubealex
-Marked
-Conner
-EmilyAnnCooper
-(forgot name) she developed a game with bee women and mermaids and faries, and im using her tilesets x.X

 

-Zane D. Blalock- A.K.A. -ZenOokami-

Kingdom of Souls © CZZC Inc. 2009

www.czzc-inc.tk

[Polraudio 122]

Looks like it would be a very very very promising game. Cannot wait to play it.

[Kiriashi 117]

*Reps' Up*

 

Like Polraudio said, this game does look quite fun to play. I only have two gripes.

 

 

Using characters from TV Shows, anime, and other games (etc.) is kinda cheap. I'm not saying your stealing or anything, and I'm not going to stop you from doing it, but it limits the capabilities of your storyline and makes your less original.

 

Also the screen of the map you posted isn't the best.

 

 

Still, the game ideas sound extremely intuitive and fun so I'm defiantly supporting this project.

 

I can't help you as a full time member of this project, but if you need any quick help on a map, or if I find spare time I will help you make a map or two.

[zane203 8]

Thanks for the comments guys ^_^, and im glad you're anticipating the project =].

 

I am sad to hear that you feel the story will be limited and I hope to prove you wrong during the demo release (hopefully this decemberish) >=D you've just made my work more enjoyable.

 

As for mapping, im not the best mapper no, but as long as players say "thats gorgious" and "wow....speechless" and a great-pro mapper says "Not Bad" =) im happy ^_^... well content lol.

 

if can suggest anything (not to big but not to small of a chore ((unless its a good one lol)) ) then please do lol.

 

 

also, the main storyline is tied to Kingdom of Souls, thats my custom Manga =), when i get home from school, I'll add concept art lol.

[FranklinX 37]

Your map is just great. It looks very well done. It is also good you are using costume graphics. They bring a nice feel to the game.

[zane203 8]

[updated 1st Post: got photobucket unblocked on school computer xD so concept art is up]

 

Thank you, right now i have to finish the settings on the HUGE tilesets I added x.X lol. =] glad to have all the hype to keep me going. ^_^

[Kiriashi 117]

...if can suggest anything (not to big but not to small of a chore ((unless its a good one lol)) ) then please do lol...

 

 

Well, like I said before, I'd be more than happy to do one or two map for you, just send me the project and what you want! However I can't be a full time member of your project :(. I've got my own...

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

Looks like it will turn out to be an interesting game :) I would offer my help as a mapper or graphic artist, but I'm still not too familiar with the mapping system in RPG Maker (although I am a mapper/admin on a small 2D game with graphics somewhat similar to RPG Maker), and depending on the types of graphics you're looking for, I may or may not be able to help.

 

Let me know if I can help in any way. :)

 

PS ~ If you would like to see some of my maps from the game I help with, let me know. ;)

Edited September 16, 2009 by ShinyToyGuns

[Kiriashi 117]

Oh really? Cool. PM me some of the maps, I wanna see em'.

 

zane203, I HATE editing tile-set settings, so I feel your pain.

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

I sent you a link to my photobucket :)

[Kiriashi 117]

The whole point I said "PM me" was so that we don't post off topic stuff in Zane's topic.

 

This topic is for the discussion of his game only.

 

I apologize for this, zane. :unsure:

 

 

For the sake of posting something on topic:

 

Do you have any more maps to post? If so, post em' up. I'd love to see em'. ;)

 

 

[ToyGuns, do not reply top this post just apologize, as that would ruin the whole point.]

[Nisage 31]

Looks like it'll be an interesting game, tell us when there's a demo, ok? :)

The whole point I said "PM me" was so that we don't post off topic stuff in Zane's topic.

 

This topic is for the discussion of his game only.

 

I apologize for this, zane. :unsure:

 

 

For the sake of posting something on topic:

 

Do you have any more maps to post? If so, post em' up. I'd love to see em'. ;)

 

 

[ToyGuns, do not reply top this post just apologize, as that would ruin the whole point.]

The last line :P

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

[ToyGuns, do not reply top this post just apologize, as that would ruin the whole point.]

Heh, what if I post something on topic with it? :P

 

I really like the concept art you posted zane...do you have any more to show us? :)

[Kiriashi 117]

Looks like it'll be an interesting game, tell us when there's a demo, ok? :)

 

The last line :P

What do you mean?

 

Heh, what if I post something on topic with it? :P

 

I really like the concept art you posted zane...do you have any more to show us? :)

 

 

..It is still the same because you posted for the sake of posted.. well at least that's what I'm assuming. I could be wrong.

 

I do agree with you though, the concept art is quite nice. Better than anything I could ever do.

[zane203 8]

Well, like I said before, I'd be more than happy to do one or two map for you, just send me the project and what you want! However I can't be a full time member of your project :( . I've got my own...

 

Will do man =D just let me finish getting more corners of the project sturdy and i'll send you a copy in secret... wait will it be still secret =O! lol

 

as for your project, I just saw (just got home, and the vid makes the comps and school crash lol) but dude, thats flippin` awesome lol, though im not a big fan of VX =] im looking forward to playing it =D

 

Looks like it will turn out to be an interesting game :) I would offer my help as a mapper or graphic artist, but I'm still not too familiar with the mapping system in RPG Maker (although I am a mapper/admin on a small 2D game with graphics somewhat similar to RPG Maker), and depending on the types of graphics you're looking for, I may or may not be able to help.Let me know if I can help in any way. :) PS ~ If you would like to see some of my maps from the game I help with, let me know. ;)

 

mapping isnt that hard, just takes time. I was decent, and when I looked at one tutorial (marked sent me a pm on my forum linking me to one of them here) I immediately increased my ideal concept for mapping =o, and in short note, the one screenie was the resutl =).

 

oh and project of yours, uhhh Eclipse? thats the only online 2d game maker with similarities as RMXP.

 

Oh really? Cool. PM me some of the maps, I wanna see em'.zane203, I HATE editing tile-set settings, so I feel your pain.

 

Its like the mother of all hang nails!

 

The whole point I said "PM me" was so that we don't post off topic stuff in Zane's topic.This topic is for the discussion of his game only.I apologize for this, zane. :unsure: For the sake of posting something on topic:Do you have any more maps to post? If so, post em' up. I'd love to see em'. ;) [ToyGuns, do not reply top this post just apologize, as that would ruin the whole point.]

 

No need man, i'm a very funny guy lol, so its cool ^.^ , and i'll take more screenshots as I go along =)

 

Looks like it'll be an interesting game, tell us when there's a demo, ok? :) The last line :P

 

Will do =D

 

Heh, what if I post something on topic with it? :P I really like the concept art you posted zane...do you have any more to show us? :)

 

lol, yea i do actually, give me like 10 mins,

 

What do you mean?..It is still the same because you posted for the sake of posted.. well at least that's what I'm assuming. I could be wrong.I do agree with you though, the concept art is quite nice. Better than anything I could ever do.

 

XD you guys are funny people =), and thank you for the compliment, I could do better if my computer had enough RAM for Adobe Illustrator =/

[Kiriashi 117]

That's how we do things around here :B):.

 

 

What did you mean by "as for your project, I just saw (just got home, and the vid makes the comps and school crash lol) but dude, thats flippin` awesome lol, though im not a big fan of VX =] im looking forward to playing it =D"???

 

 

*Plays Soul Calibur 2"

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

mapping isnt that hard, just takes time. I was decent, and when I looked at one tutorial (marked sent me a pm on my forum linking me to one of them here) I immediately increased my ideal concept for mapping =o, and in short note, the one screenie was the resutl =).

 

oh and project of yours, uhhh Eclipse? thats the only online 2d game maker with similarities as RMXP.

Nope, not Eclipse...it's not my game either, I just help moderate/map/sprite for it. It's a free-to-play online MMO called TerraWorld Online...small community, but we're always looking for new players. If you want, I can send you a link :)

 

PS ~ Nice new concept art...keep up the good work :D

Edited September 17, 2009 by ShinyToyGuns

[zane203 8]

That's how we do things around here :B): .What did you mean by "as for your project, I just saw (just got home, and the vid makes the comps and school crash lol) but dude, thats flippin` awesome lol, though im not a big fan of VX =] im looking forward to playing it =D"???*Plays Soul Calibur 2"

 

X.x my bad wrong person xD

 

Nope, not Eclipse...it's not my game either, I just help moderate/map/sprite for it. It's a free-to-play online MMO called TerraWorld Online...small community, but we're always looking for new players. If you want, I can send you a link :) PS ~ Nice new concept art...keep up the good work :D

 

=O i would love to check out pics, unfortunately my computer's hard drive is nearly full with all the programs i got (rmxp, vx, camtasia, adobe suit cs4 (huge files) and ect.) so i cant successfully play any online game (or any 3d game for that matter) until i get a 2nd newer computer lol.

 

but i'll post it on mah site if you want to lol.

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

I tried sending a private message with a link, but it said something like "The member cannot receive messages". If you have msn, however, could you add me and I'll send a link through there? (I don't know if I'm allowed to post it here). J_Papelbon2009@hotmail.com is my msn

[Kiriashi 117]

Yeah you can post that :)

 

 

Put it in your profile too!

 

 

Zane, how does this overdrive system of yours work?

[ShinyToyGuns 29]

okay, well, here's a link to the site, TerraWorld Online, as well as to TerraWorld's brand new Facebook page, and there's also a banner/link in my signature and profile :P

 

Also, to not make this post completely off-topic, zane, I just noticed that one of the features is a communication system...could you elaborate on this? does this mean we can communicate with other people, or what?

[zane203 8]

oh nooo lol, im not doing something that advance yet xD, thats meant to be a webpage about players with the game. You know to show case how they had their characters and ect played out, which decisions they made and ect.

 

and i'll add you to my live tonight lol.

 

as for the overdrive system, im thinking of something new... gonna try to have it as a called common event during battles when specific requirements are met lol. Like for instance for Bob it may have to be a night battle with his health full and darkness casted on him.

 

-This theory (that im working with at the moment) gives me plans for a need of certain characters to perform the overdrive lol.

 

but again thats just a theory =3, if that dosnt work, i'll just use a script called "Soul Rage" by... someone from this site, I wrote his name down somewhere xD

[zane203 8]

NEWS FLASH!

 

REVIELING NEW CHARACTERS!:

 

Someone you All know and love!

-MARKED!

(Please note i 4got to flip the image horizontally, the Right eye is the one thats to be covered)

 

 

NEW CONCEPT ART! Zane, ZenUrufu, Marked, Setzune The Wolf God

 

 

 

 

[zane203 8]

Update:

-Time System 90% finished (really its 100%, but i have an urge to add to it)

-Lighting System Implemented - at 25%

-AI Updated : Their deep dialog is now extended by branching into the time system =D

-Leveling System revamped - but not finished

-Battle Formula (not the actual formula, but the basis of the stats of enemies and players) have been stripped and are being redone

-Tileset format 40% complete

 

 

as soon as im done with all my systems and ect, i'll begin with preparations for an actual demo (IE: working on side quests and what not)

 

ART!

 

 

=/ now back to defining these maps >_<'

[zane203 8]

[uPDATE]

 

All systems are strung together by a global system called "CZZC Network of Systems" [bETA]

 

the "network" is simply all my systems that are 50+% completed, organized neatly and effectivly while bouncing information off one another.

 

-Exmaple: the AI System is based on data bounced from the Time System, and some AI have info bounced off from the [NEW SPAWNING SYSTEM].

 

New Systems:

 

-Spawning Materials System: Natural Resources will now spawn over time - 30% (making it so that people cant find the time scheme, as in im making it have 12 pathical choices that switch up at random)

 

-Weather Effect: The system works hand `n hand with the Dynamic Map system, where as only a few types are weather styles can happen in specfic maps.

 

 

...bell rung >_< be back to finish

[chromatic 0]

Interesting how you use Gaia Online figures.

[zane203 8]

Updated with new screen shots

 

expect a playable demo out tomorrow night.

 

@the previous post, yea kinda in a hurry to get the visuals done, and dont have the patience for this particular project lol.

 

Also when I send out the BETA versions for testers to find bugs, it will include the HUD with map names and time display =D

 

this project is doing exactly what i wanted it to do. Greatly increase my skillz =Þ

[zane203 8]

Alright, the mini-DEMO has been added!

 

(A mini-DEMO at CZZC is the base of a short demo, we will release patches to extend some moments of game play and to fix bugs of the demo FOR TESTING)

 

please note that the file is large because of audio, in which future patches will not contain the audio file to shorten download time.

 

but a separate file for the audio will be uploaded just in case.