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El Gorro

 

Hi there everyone, this is my first major project, I had fiddled in RPG Maker for years, originally back with 2000. But now, with desires to go on to a Game Design program, I've finally decided to buckle down and convert this setting into a video game.

 

The Storyline and Setting

 

While the timeline and setting are a fantasy one, it has elements of steampunk and post-apocalyptic. The world was once the modern one we see today, but there was some kind of apocalypse, and humanity was pushed into decline, while the animals sort-of 'super-evolved' to become anthropomorphic. There are two major superpower nations in existance. The Kingdom of Allhallua, which is an ally to the humans, and the Imperial Republic of Boszk, the primary antagonists.

 

The story begins when Lord Rhinoron from Boszk kidnaps Rolf Tarkim the blacksmith from the desert wastes of Humantia, and takes him back to the Emperor for unknown reasons. El Gorro and the others band together to try and sneak into Boszk to get him back and uncover what the dark nation is plotting.

 

 

 

Characters

 

El Gorro: [Main Protagonist] Currently employed as a Junior Associate at the local Smithery, El really doesn't have much going for him, he is in most respects, an awkward fellow with little to no prospects. Of course, one day that all changes when the Empire of Boszk invades his hometown and kidnaps his boss. Normally this would be a joyous occasion for El, but, he's always had a crush on his boss' daughter, and she's going off to rescue him.

 

Karla Tarkim: Rolf the blacksmith's daughter, unlike El, she is a daring, intelligent, and otherwise likable person. She sets out to rescue her father from Boszk. She is a capable blacksmith herself, and has rigged up some steam-punk weapons, like blowtorches and flamethrowers.

 

Gao Li: A Panda Pilot from the eastern kingdom of Allhallua, Gao Li is sent to spy on a battalion of Boszk troops, he is shot down however, and joins up with the team to get back to Allhallua and warn them of Boszk's plans.

 

Sheriff Labador: The local law enforcement of Regna, where the story begins. Labador is an old basset hound who takes his position very seriously.

 

Lord Rhinoron: The main antagonist of the game. Rhinoron is a loyal rhinoceros nobleman from Boszk who is sent out to kidnap Rolf the Blacksmith for unknown reasons.

 

Rolf Tarkim:A bitter, miserable old man who had no desire of going back to his noble past, but when Rhinoron kidnaps him from his home, a lot of old secrets of wars past are revealed.

 

Tungsten: A mysterious steel golem that is awakened in an old ruined metal fortress. He may be a relic from the industrial past, but for now, he remembers nothing of his purpose.

 

Zharz: A zealous lizard warrior from the isolated nation of Zhahel. Zhahel is proud and stubborn, but still a loyal friend to El once they settle their differences.

 

Isith: Rhinorons former wife, Isith, an oryx, fled from Boszk when her ideological differences nearly caused her execution. She joins the party to aid them, but still has feelings for Rhinoron. She is a capable cleric and doctor.

 

Felchier: A nimble fox assassin from the northern nation of Wulva, Felchier joins the party for mysterious purposes, but insists he merely wants to help.

 

 

 

Screenshots;

Note, I am really hoping for custom made sprites, and the people used in these screens are, for now, stand-ins.

 

Screen 1; This is at the end of the first dungeon, where Gao Li is rescued from his crashed plane.

 

Screen 2; A flashback of El Gorro's childhood in the hedgemaze;

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2286/screen2rc.jpg

 

 

Planned Features;

- Achievements

- Sideways battles with moving sprites

- Character Limit Breaks

 

 

 

Help Requested:

I am in need of help for the following roles;

Character Portraits- As you could see from the characters list, I am limited to paint drawings. Haha

Spriters- For both overworld characters, and battle sprites

Enemy Pictures- The ones in the main program are fairly limiting

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading, I may be able to put a demo out in the coming weeks, but I'd really prefer to have custom portraits and sprites before I do that.

 

 

- El Gorro

[Kiriashi 117]

For faces, check this out: http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3743#entry30642

 

(And use PNGs for your graphics man.)

 

It sounds like an okay story, and I'll play the demo. Of course, there is room for improvement, but I understand that you are a beginner.

 

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