Is There, Minerva?

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

WARNING!
The game is for ages 13 and up,
so please be aware about the game contents below:

• Infrequent use of strong language.
• Violence.
See (only as reference): ESRB Ratings Guide.

 

 

Opening Video, including Credit:
(opening song by Mashiro Ayano)

 

Not updated yet.

 

Credit in the video:
• Scripts: Hime Works, Galv, TheoAllen, Yanfly, Moghunter, and more.
• Graphics: P.A. Works - SHIROBAKO, UD COBO, Ayene, Mack, and more.
• Audio: RMN Music Pack, Aaron Krogh, SoundJay.com, and more.
• Font: Manfred Klein.
• Special thanks to: amerk, for his "Night of the Living Noobyas" ^^ . It taught me many things.
Detailed credit (list of scripts, etc.): The Game Credit. All of the non-original resources are a placeholder.

 

Abstract
 

• Story-driven RPG (episodic): Magus Survival Game.
• Introduction to philosophy: moral philosophy, epistemology, and ontology. The philosophy is a bonus so you doesn't need to dealing with it if you don't want it (you can skip them). Think the bonus as an item that you can get.

Please note, the game did not intend to offensive anyone or any group. Philosophy in this game just an introduction to philosophy subject and everything (non-philosophy) in the game is fictional, including the characters in the Magus Survival Game.
          For the further explanation about this disclaimer, see Thoughtful Youth Program (in the Download section, click the image link).

 

Game Progression
 

Completed episode: 2 of 13 (So, it's about 15%).
Here the episode:

• Episode 1 - The First Magus Duel
Philosophy focus: Cultural Relativism, moral and belief, and skepticism about philosophy.
Protagonist: Senjutsu Minerva and Naifu Shakira.
• Episode 2 - Is There, Love?
Philosophy focus: Psychologism Egoism and Ethical Egoism.
Protagonist: Kiken Kotori.
• Episode 3 - Is There, Minerva?
Philosophy focus: Empiricism, Rationalism, moral and belief.
Protagonist: Senjutsu Minerva and Naifu Shakira.
• Episode 4 - We Are Friend, Right?
Philosophy focus: Utilitarianism.
Protagonist: Senjutsu Tetsu.
• Episode 5 - The Holy Punishment
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: Senjutsu Minerva, Naifu Shakira, and N. Violet Senjutsu.
• Episode 6 - I Am The Evil Lady
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: Ariette Makov.
• Episode 7 - Find Happiness. Minerva..
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: Senjutsu Minerva, Naifu Shakira, and N. Violet Senjutsu.
• Episode 8 - Amazed by My Beauty!
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: Kuroi Sylvi.
• Episode 9 - Eat My S**t
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: Senjutsu Tetsu.
• Episode 10 - I Apologize, Father, I Will Murder You (I)
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: ? (spoiler)
• Episode 11 - I Apologize, Father, I Will Murder You (II)
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: ? (spoiler)
• Episode 12 - The Socratic Court
Philosophy focus: ? (not definite decision)
Protagonist: ? (spoiler)
• The last episode - What We Have Learnt
Philosophy focus: ? (spoiler)
Protagonist: ? (spoiler)

Again, please note, the game did not intend to offensive anyone or any group.

 

Story and Gameplay
 

A. Story (Synopsis)

          An university student and a magic user, Senjutsu Minerva (19 years old), was forced to participate the Magus Survival Game. Therefore, she must has a duel with other Magus to survive in five months (Magus: magic users; every magic users have one or two unique magic).
          But, Senjutsu Minerva is doubt. Because she doesn't want to murder anyone or hurt anyone as she understood when someone was hurt by the other, or when loss the other.
          She decided to enter the Magus Survival Game and has a group because of her beloved older sister (nee-san), Nirvana Violet Senjutsu, who is Magus too. "As long as nee-san didn't murder any innocent Magus, or have a selfish desire, I will join you", that's her reason. Yes, Magus didn't prohibited to make a group, a group of Magus to survive.
          Who will be survive in the Magus Survival Game? Will Senjutsu Minerva murder anyone? But as a philosopher, what is her reason? What will the winner ask as the prize for the Magus Survival Game? Those questions will be answered in the game and the end of this game.

B. Gameplay: story progression
• How to finish the game (the goal)

          You, as player, can finish this game if you can defeat every Magus who attack your protagonist (your characters). Yes, every episode has different protagonist (see episode list above). So you need to be able to manage well every protagonist with their unique ability (Manage well: manage the duel team member to be able to defeat the Magus, who attack your protagonist's team. And manage who will be stronger in every your leveling up effort).
          But you need to complete the story, in every episode, before you can have the duel with the Magus. You doesn't need to read every dialogues, you can skip them (if sometimes you are not interested with the summary of the dialogue or play this game primary for the duel). So think about anime Gintam*, for example. The anime tell us the story of the characters before they have a duel (the duel not so often, though).
          The dialogue is over, but there isn't any Magus who attack my protagonist; what must I do? Simpily, read the character's To Do List. You will see to do list, and do it to go to the next necessary dialogue (necessary to complete the story, in the episode).
         So yes, you will experiencing different character with his or her story. What you read on the synopsis above is one character's story. But every character's story is connected. So think about anime or manga; sometimes you didn't watch or read the main character's story. But, the supporter character's story is connected with the main character's story.

• uNPCs focus

          You can skip every unnecessary NPCs for finish the game. What is unnecessary NPCs? Every NPCs which you don't need to meet for finish this game because your character's To Do List did not mention them.
          Think the unnecessary NPCs as random people who passed you when you walking on the street, on your life. So when your character talk with them, they will talk about their life, the government, or anything. But, in this game, their subject always has a relation with the moral issue in your character's town. I call this uNPCs focus. And every episode has different moral issue to enrich and practice the philosophy subjects in this game.
          So, the uNPCs focus has nothing to do with the story? It depends on you. You can get an argument note. And when you in the twelfth episode, you can choose how to defeat the Magus who attack your character: duel, or go to the court. If you choose to go to the court, definitely you will need the argument notes. You must collect every argument note if now you decide to choose to go to the court for the twelfth episode.

• The Argument Notes Minigame / side quest mechanism
          Will be explained in the twelfth episode's update.

• Philosophy focus

          If a blue background message appear, it mean you are facing a philosophy discussion and that's mean you are not facing a fiction anymore.
          You can get an argument note too after the philosophy discussion. And as I mentioned before, you must collect all of the argument notes if you are planning to go to the court in the twelfth episode.
     • What is philosophy?
          There are many definitions about philosophy but what I mean in this game is: philosophy is about daily life common problems, actually (for example, think about, how can I know I was right?). Yes, but philosophy is more deeper than that (it is discuss about every "I'm doubt I was right" event! So, doesn't talk just one case. But case by case in common).
          I think my definition is not proper definiton about philosophy but at least it could be a good start to know about what is philosophy. And what could you dealing in this game.

C. Gameplay: for the duel
• Magic

          Magic drains energy, so your protagonist's magic is limited: you can use magic just for two times in each battle. This depends on who is your protagonist, though. So there are an exceptions.
          Magic also has a condition to use. For example, Senjutsu Minerva need to know the opponent precise location (for example: in front of her?) before she can use her magic: Reading Mind. This affect the story and sometimes this affect in the duel: your protagonist could not use their magic if they have a duel with a Magus who can handle their magic's condition.
          And the magic itself definitely affect the duel: if your protagonist can read your oppenent's mind, it could be easy for them to avoid your opponent's attacks!, for example.
          Because of the magic is limited and has a condition to use: how often you will use the magic? Will you using your magic every duel? Build your own tactic to defeat the Magus!

• Mastery Level (MLvl)

          Every protagonist has a grade and their mastery level of their techniques (: magic or just ordinary fighting techniques; Punch, for example). Yup, the grade is the level of your protagonist. So whenever your protagonist up their grade, probably, you will get a new technique. And you need definite mastery level to be able to use the technique.
          How to up the mastery level? Every time you win a duel, you will get a score. Then find this duel support NPC:
          Uhm. Hello.
          And give your score to up the mastery level of your desire technique. Or just keep your score high and play with the provided techniques: every technique that don't need to up your mastery level to be able to use it. It's up to you, choose your own challenging gaming experience!

• Online Play: Group and Couple System

          In the online areas, the group or the couple system is functional. Sometimes you need to join a group to finish a side quest and get a reward for stronger your protagonist. You need to join a group, sometimes, because you could not finish the side quest in the online area by yourself; you need another player too (the other players's information, to be exact; or probably the other player's goods).
          Will you playing online for stronger your protagonist, or just use your default weapon?

 

Characters
 

All of these characters below will be playable in Online Play and Bonus Patches:

Senjutsu Minerva, 19 years old.
Profile: university student who love studying philosophy in her private room. She is passive, thoughtful, perfectionist, and tidy person. But she is really lazy to attending class when the class subject isn't interesting.
Specialty: teaching philosophy.
Magic: Reading Mind. Weapon: guns.

Senjutsu Tetsu, 18 years old.
Profile: he cares with others, but very harsh boy, and tends to love being alone. He is truant, walking on the street just for find a gang and defeat them with his lazy eyes! He wants to protect the others with strength.
Specialty: defeat one gang!
Magic: ? Armor: his old gloves.

Naifu Shakira, 19 years old.
Profile: she is active, a chef, gamer, nice to people, love having many friends, and colleger who really dilligent. Everybody likes her.
Hobby: voice acting.
Specialty: acting.
Magic: none. Weapon: knives.

Senjutsu Kiri, 24 years old.
Profile: he ever attended terrorists military training, ever became editor, and now he is a priest. All of it he did for enforce his ideology: everything should be managed by Minerva the Great, the goddess of wisdom.
Specialty: teaching Her wisdom, rationally.
Magic: ? Weapon: antique guns.

N. Violet Senjutsu, 24 years old.
Profile: a perfect lady. She is genius, her behavior and speech are very refined, quiet but she does know what really happening in the nation. Love composing music, and having a tea time.
Specialty: control people.
Magic: Disappear. Weapon: stun guns.

Senjutsu Takai, 23 years old.
Profile: he is Senjutsu (III) financial supports. He gives big (much) money every months. He leads many factories.
Specialty: sold anything without suffer a financial loss.
Magic: ? Weapon: none. But he has much money in his tiny pocket!

Ariette Makov, 24 years old.
Profile: she is the great successor of Makov's family (nonbelievers party owner). She is really strong, courage, and her words is beautiful, so remarkable. Despite sometimes she is harsh to Her worshiper.
Specialty: creating fear for others.
Magic: ? Weapon: she just need her magic.

Ukai Ryutai, 24 years old.
Profile: he finds money, home, with his specialty: deceive people. He doesn't care with others, even though he is a priest. When he deceive people, he just need to manipulate Her words. He love drunk, also stealing a women's heart just for one night.
Magic: ? Weapon: his old guns.

Kiken Kotori, 19 years old.
Profile: sometimes, she show her sadistic personality. She isn't so tidy person, but she is smart. She love drawing art (Including drawing with blood..). She doesn't has sadisctic personality in her childhood.
Specialty: torturing others.
Magic: ? Weapon: scissors.

Kishi Knighty, 20 years old.
Profile: he is truly handsome, kind, he is so popular in girls chat and he is clever too. He can playing guitar and his voice also awesome. His words also beautiful, so touching.
Specialty: steal girls's heart with just his presence. Magic: ? Weapon: bombs.

Kuroi Sylvi, 19 years old.
Profile: she is the leader of AKB49 idol group. She is beautiful and interesting for many people. She is kind, very attractive (yes, she is shining when take a walk).
Specialty: singing.
Magic: ? Weapon: none. But she has her beauty! Both physical and kindness!

 

And more in the story (it is spoiler).

 

 

Screenshots
 

The blue background message and the sample non-fictional monolog about philosophy (focus: Cultural Relativism). Thanks to GlitchyPSIX's script! ^^

 

Sample of the argument notes you will get after philosophy discussion (or after meet an uNPC). Anyway, purple: counter argument.

 

Online Play: the group announcement board.

 

 

uNPCs focus in the first episode: forbidden "medicine sale" area. If you can reveal this: R** Li****, Business, you can understand what "medicine sale" area truly refer to.

 

Attack Time Battle system: you can be panicked and select bad decision! Feel the heat of fighting game! Thanks to Yami and DoubleX.

 

Senjutsu Minerva using her magic: Reading Mind, and attacks opponent from behind! (TSBS is one of great scripts) ^^

 

 

 

Features
 

A. The game bonus
• Hopefully, you could have a good start: fun, simple (understandable), and systematic, to learn philosophy. So if you bored reading a hard to understand introduction to philosophy book, you can give a try to this game. Online Play and the forum in the official site provides you a way to ask and get better understanding. Or, you can give your feedback for simplier the philosophy discussion in this game.
• Thanks to the argument notes system, you can keep your understanding, longer. You doesn't need to make a note for remember the discussion and you can practice your understanding in the twelfth episode. Remember about this truly says: I hear I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand (Confucius).
• uNPCs focus could enrich and practice too the philosophy subjects in the game.
          All of those bonus features could give you a plus while playing this RPG.

B. Feature provided by script
• Online Database System (ODS): sending a messages (mail feature) or working with other players in group, is possible! You can choose Online Play before the first story begins. The script was created by efeberk.
• Patch script: now you can download the updated version or the new episode with smaller size! The script was created by Tsukihime (Hime Works).

 

Download
 

 

 

21/12/2014
• Demo version (you don't need to download RTP):
click here! (89.3 MB)
click here! (93.13 MB)
Note: please wait for the B version.

• This game was made for:

          The image link will direct you into the Thoughtful Youth Program's page in the game official site. Take a note, sometimes you will see an advertisement pop up whenever enter the page. It because the game official site hasn't premium account yet in the hosting provider.
          I don't want this game presentation will be a place for discussing about the Thoughtful Youth Program. So I direct you into other page.
          If you ever ask, "Why do you put philosophy in a game?", the program is the reason. And yes, Thoughtful Youth Program affect everything in the game.

 

 

 

 

          Someone said that there are a lot of grammar errors in the whole (game) post and suggested me to team up with anyone who advanced in English and proofreading everything. Yup, I would take the suggestion. Thanks for pointed the grammatical problem. But for some reasons, I prefer studying English with someone who advanced in English (probably I will take an English course) while updating the game.
          And yup, now about the second episode ^^ :
A. Story
• New playable character: Kiken Kotori
• New playable character: Cloyd Yale
• Theme: Is There, Love?
• Quotes
• Setting and the uNPCs focus
• Philosophy focus
B. Screenshots
C. Ending Video!
D. Game Change Log
E. How to Add the Patch
F. Download the Patch!

 

A. Story

• New playable character: Kiken Kotori

     • Background: how Kiken Kotori became sadistic girl
          Kiken Kotori was active kid, cool, kind, and care with others. Everyone didn't surprise if someone likes her. Even every people who ever live around Senjutsu family ever said, "You don't have a friend? Talk with Kotori!" (in fact, Kiken Kotori has many friends, childs even adults). And she used to played with Senjutsu Minerva who really quiet little girl (and cute!) and didn't have any friend, except, her beloved older sister (her nee-san), Nirvana Violet Senjutsu.
          But.. Kotori's parents really different with their daughter. Her parents didn't care with others even her mother has sadistic personality. When her parents back from a very long vacation (their vacation just after Kotori's birth), her parents showed that the world can be really fun, in sadistic terms. Everyday Kotori was bullied by her own parents, even was persuaded (and forced) to enjoy sadistic things by her mother, Senjutsu Kiken. As the result, Kiken Kotori, sometimes, enjoy to see blood from the others, also when the others suffered (including animal):
          No more cats, but the cat's corpse with full of blood is cute!
         The other results, Kiken Kotori murdered her own parents (who she thought as her enemies) in sadistic way. And she is very pessimistic with the word "love" or any kind of it (because her parents tends to say, "This is our love for you. So, listen, Kotori!!"). And her further experience showed that love is absurd (non-sense..).
     • Magic
          Kiken Kotori's magic is transfrom any kind of bringable things into very heavy form (think of metal, but stonger). Then, sharpen its corners. So, when she don't has a knife, she can use a pen!
          She calls her magic, "Sharpen Gift" (Yes, her magic is suitable with her personality which sometimes (: unpredictable), need to torment the other as soon as possible and in very sadistic way: slowy but sure..).
          The consequence is, she needs any bringable things whenever entering a Magus Duel. Or just fight as ordinary people. So her magic is useless without any or many "weapons" (any bringable things); her magic is more limited than others (as the condition, she can transform bringable thing just in 45 minutes and of course depends on her energy).
          But, because of her magical weapons is stronger than metal, she could use her magical weapons as a great armours: slash-resistance or bullet-resistance, for example. She calls this power, "Metal Defense".

• New playable character: Cloyd Yale

     • Magic
          He hasn't any magic. He just ordinary people. But he has antique big sword which heritage from his father; the sword is very very heavy, and sharp. He calls it, "The Red Sword".
          The consequence is, he only could attack an opponent (quickly) in the close range. But his attack damage is very big once succesful.
          The other consequence, he could not move fast, so he easily being hurt. But, he can use his sword as a strong defense.
     • Comparison
          This just as comparison for better understanding about the playable characters's abilities, and the comparison doesn't mean it is the good strategy to win the duel.
          With Kiken Kotori, Cloyd Yale could be the defender and the attacks spicer. Because both of his attack and his defense are doubled than Kotori's. And Kotori could be the good (fast and strong enough) attacker due to her magic.
          Against Kotori, once Kotori attacks, and her move locked, Yale could be the winner.

• Theme: Is There, Love?

          The theme is about relationship between Kiken Kotori and Cloyd Yale. How they are meet, dating at the first time, and helping each other in the Magus Duel facing Ukai Ryutai. In short, their love story. ^~^
          And their love story will answer one question: is there, love?

• Quotes

          Kiken Kotori:
...
          I said it is illusion, because, actually, everyone just think, then behave based their self-interest. In other word, everyone is egoist.
          There isn't people action that solely for the other interest or the other needs. Therefore, love, or any kind of it, doesn't exist.
...
          Therefore, if his sweetheart no longer fulfill his self-interest, his sweetheart will be easily ignored.
          When his sweetheart loss her beauty..
          When his sweetheart's time is reducing..
          When his sweetheart considered less perfect than the other girl..
          Therefore, do not trick me with love words, with the pledge of allegiance, with promise will do anything for me, and just for my happiness.
...
          Ukai Ryutai:
...
          I tell you, kid, there is not nature responsibility for someone to care with the others.
          Find something that could give, YOU, benefits, that is goodness.
...
          Moreover, responsibility to helping the others, comes from the selfish kindness.
          Listen to me, the older man, carefully, kid.
          If you do something that hurt the others, you will be hated, insulted, and harassed; don't you? Even, they will punish you!
          Therefore, you should care with the others.
          See? Responsibility to care with the others comes from selfish kindness.
          Respect the others, and they will respect you. It sounds just like that, doesn't it?
          So, do anything as you wish, just like me, kid!
...

• Setting and the uNPCs focus

          While Senjutsu Minerva is living in the North of Jupiter, Kiken Kotori is living in the South of Jupiter which also known as the town for students.
          There, there is also a moral issue but about love between one kind or known as the homo issue; Every moral issue will be solved in the twelfth episode (The Socratic Court).

• Philosophy focus

          Probably you already have idea about the philosophy focus in the second episode. Yup, it is about Psychological Egoism and Ethical Egoism. ^^
          Which one is rational? Or both? Find out in the second episode!

 

B. Screenshots

Not updated yet.

 

C. Ending Video!
 

The ending video was closed because I want to keep that as spoiler.

 

• Credit in the video (ending song by Nano):
Audio: "Born To Be" by Nano, Jasmine Cooper, Quigon, Gryowolf, artisticdude, and more.
Graphics: Hira, LovelyBlue, Jalice, PandaMaru, Jeanbureau, MOTVN, and more.
Script: KilloZapit, Xypher, Nicke, Mr. Trivel, SoulPour777, and Casper Gaming.

• About the ending video:

          It is spoiler about the fifth episode (The Holy Punishment). Here the synopsis:

          After someone's death, grudge arise in Kotori's heart. No, it is not only about him or her, but with the whole world, as Kotori has so many bad experiences since she was kid and now reach the climax. The world which created by Minerva the Great doesn't good at all but it is bad due to so many sadness, also deceptions.
          As the result, Kotori decide to destroy everything in the world as a protest, struggle, to Minerva the Great who create the bad world, also as punishment for the world itself who doesn't care with Kotori and people. Kotori finally decide to win the Magus Survival Game and her wish is become Minerva the Great itself. So, destroy, punish, and re-create everything!
          Now, which one, Senjutsu Minerva will choose: join with her beloved cousin, Kiken Kotori, or, against her beloved cousin? Well, as you can see from the video, in the end, Senjutsu Minerva will against her cousin. But, what is her reason?

• The new non-playable character:

Nickname: Queen. Age: ?
Profile: she known as "Goddess Programmer" and she is leading a big game company. Sometimes, she known as someone who surrounded by handsome bodyguards due to she has so many bodyguards around her; even they did not hired (well, most of her bodyguards is her company fans.. or her fans).
Specialty: coding.
Magic: just like the other Magus, her magic is suitable with her occupation (or his/her personality) and her magic is talking and controlling any machines with just close her eyes!
Weapon: doesn't need.

 

D. Game Change Log

1. Episode 2, completed!
• Finished episode 2 eventing.
• Added new playable charaters and techniques!
• Added new graphics for: Animations, Battlebacks, Battlers, Characters, Layers, Faces, Tilesets, Battlebacks1, Pictures, and IconSet.
• Added new audio for: BGM, ME, and SE.
2. Changed some text in the first episode and the Game Credit. Thanks to TheoAllen for the text feedback. ^^
3. Added bazaar system to Online Play.
4. Added smaller support bar.
5. Fixed the opening timing and added ending! ^^

 

E. How to Add the Patch

Please read carefully and do the instructions below:

1. Extract "Patch.zip" file in your IT,M? game folder.

2. Open the "Patch" folder, then you will see "CUT" and  "CUT AND REPLACE" folder.

• Don't forget to check every folder in the "Patch" folder. Because, sometimes, you will see "CUT" and "CUT AND REPLACE" folder again. Please take a note about those kind of folder:
• "CUT" folder: it means, you must cut every file in this folder and then paste it in the match folder (in, your IT,M? game folder).
     For example, if you find "CUT" folder in the "BGM" folder (in, the "Patch" folder), cut the files and paste it in the "BGM" folder (but, in your IT,M? game folder).
• "CUT AND REPLACE" folder: it means, you must cut every file in this folder and then paste it in the match folder (in, your IT,M? game folder). and REPLACE the default files in the match folder.

3. Congrats! Your IT,M? has been updated! ^^ (and now you can delete the "Patch.zip" file and all "CUT / CUT AND REPLACE" folders!).
• If you see any "DELETE" folder, it means you can delete the match files on YOUR IT,M? game folder. Then you may delete the "DELETE" folder, with any files in it.
• Please don't forget to rename the extracted "Patch.zip" file folder with "Patch" (so, do not name it as "Patch 2.01a" or any else).

 

F. Download the Patch!

07/01/2015
Patch 2.01
• If you downloaded the first demo release (89.3 MB):
click here! (82.45 MB)
• If you downloaded the second demo release (93.13 MB):
click here! (78.71 MB)

Note: you don't need to download the second episode patch in the B version. It is already merged with the first episode.

 

1 Mysterious Online Bug
(solved?)
 

 

 

• Online Play
          I could not Sign In, and the game closed by the game itself. But when the game closed and I tried again, the bug doesn't happen anymore.
          I believe this mysterious bug because of the free hosting service. Since the counter of the game official site increased by the search engine bots (I believe), the site become a big site and it mean the advertisements sometimes will show up. And as stated by the script author, the advertisements (additional codes) will cause an error to the online system. Someday I will buy, or subscribe to the premium account from the hosting provider so the advertisements will not show up anymore. I hope!
          But, it is really rare, the server sent an advertisements to the game. So it's alright, I guess.

 

 

 

Feedback and Support
 

 

 

• Primary, when the B version is ready to test, I need an answers to these questions:
1. Is there any dialogue that hard to understand? Which one? (Mention one dialogue is enough)
2. Is there any dialogue that has grammatical mistake? (Mention one dialogue is enough)
3. Is there any dialogue that could hurt someone feelings? (Mention one dialogue is enough)
• If you want to discussing or asking about the philosophy subjects in this game, please do it on the forum of the game official site. Click the "Forum" tab. As I don't want this game presentation will be a place for discussing about philosophy.
• You can support this project by paste this image link on your forum, or email signature:

or

          I need a feedback, it could be constructive criticism or just what the player think. So if many people know about this game, probably I will get many feedback and their feedback can be a big help to this game. And that's why I created those game support bar.
          Thanks for your support.
          In return, do you have your own game project? Just tell me and I will give a try and tell you what I thought as player when playing your game.

 

 

 

Philosophy Literature
(Indonesian)
 

Descartes, Rene. 2012. DISKURSUS & METODE. Jogjakarta: IRCiSoD.
Kattsoff, Louis O. 2004. Pengantar Filsafat. Yogyakarta: Tiara Wacana Yogya.
Rachels, James. 2004. Filsafat Moral. Yogyakarta: Kanisius.
Ruane, Janet M. 2013. Dasar-Dasar Metode Penelitian. Bandung: Nusa Media.
Sidharta, B. Arief. 2010. Pengantar Logika. Bandung: PT Refika Aditama.
Wattimena, Reza A.A. 2015. Filsafat sebagai Revolusi Hidup. Yogyakarta: PT KANISIUS.
Woodhouse, Mark B. 2000. Berfilsafat: Sebuah Langkah Awal. Yogyakarta: KANISIUS.

Edited March 20, 2015 by Turt

[PlanetTerra 10]

Love the garish wallpaper, have you thought about drawing your own sprites or environmental art?

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

Oh, so I have a friend here. ^^ (love garish thing. Hehe). And so it could be fit sometimes on mapping or art.

 

Once, I tried to draw a sprite, but dunno why when she is walking her feet always misdirection, hohoho. I think I need to look at "Kotori Method of Spriting" if I want to draw a sprite again.

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[TheoAllen 830]

Yay! Finally another game with TSBS.

Will watch / try this later after I finished download something.

Since you're using many literatures, is that mean is this your final project for college or such?

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

Yes! I love TSBS: it is easier and I can do many things (sequences) just like I want, hehehe. And since on your topic, you suggest it is better use the 1.3c version when developing a game.. T^T, I hope the 1.4 version will be stable soon. Because I want the :force_counter and Battler Summon

 

Thank you. . Feel free to leave a feedback here, Theo.

 

I guess, "or such", because It just for my own learning goal and someone ever said, "you will forget it if you are not write or practice it", and that's right! But I'm gamer (hohoho), I tends to love write it in a game (and play it! Hehe) rather than on a blog or such. And I guess it also can give benefit to other if a book thing become easier to understand and enjoyable. Well, I hope.

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[TheoAllen 830]

Thank you for liking my system.

 

Actually, you could use version 1.4 for real dev, though there're some known (rare) bugs had been discovered by some people. Some might have a little compatibility with the addons, some are annoying little glitch. But those are really rare bugs. I mean, if people dig out my battle system and use specific featues, they might encounter it, but if it just regular / normal use, they won't. Stable / patch release will be avalaible at Jan 2014, stay tune

[+ LadyMinerva 998]

Oh... my... goodness!! Now what did I just find?! xD *Looks at everything on the thread*

 

So this is what you were hiding~ Everything really looks great! :3 I really like your battle backgrounds, they fit so well~

*Looks at the characters* Again, my goodness!  My real name is in there~ xD lol of course your characters are really well thought of, their names really makes me happy to see... xD So far Turt, I love the story synopsis and I'm really eager to try out the demo once my exams are done. :3 Keep it up and I can't wait to see the full result, I'm on full support this instant!

 

P.S. So now you know Turt but try not to tell anyone my real name yet until I'm certain everyone is ready for it hehe~ xD 

[Knighterius 502]

*looks through the characters with Minerva* Wait....Da hell? I thought it was just Minerva but "Knighty" too? I was waiting for Minerva to comment on this so I could make heaps of jokes....but now....*curls up*...this game is beautiful

[TheoAllen 830]

There's Kotori as well. I guess, he 'made' the game based on people here

And also, she is... sadistic? O.o

[+ LadyMinerva 998]

*looks through the characters with Minerva* Wait....Da hell? I thought it was just Minerva but "Knighty" too? I was waiting for Minerva to comment on this so I could make heaps of jokes....but now....*curls up*...this game is beautiful

 

*Glares at Knighty* Umm... excuse me...? >.> Was it intentional for me to see that? >.>

 

There's Kotori as well. I guess, he 'made' the game based on people here 

And also, she is... sadistic? O.o

 

 

lol I have a good feeling where Turt got that idea from... xD *Looking at Kotori's signature personality*

[Knighterius 502]

 

*looks through the characters with Minerva* Wait....Da hell? I thought it was just Minerva but "Knighty" too? I was waiting for Minerva to comment on this so I could make heaps of jokes....but now....*curls up*...this game is beautiful

 

*Glares at Knighty* Umm... excuse me...? >.> Was it intentional for me to see that? >.>

 

There's Kotori as well. I guess, he 'made' the game based on people here 

And also, she is... sadistic? O.o

 

 

lol I have a good feeling where Turt got that idea from... xD *Looking at Kotori's signature personality*

 

Hehe...just a little intentional. And I am not a incubus. xDD He made me sound like an incubus

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

xD

 

1. I didn't mean to "It is you". You guys name just pop up in my head when I was thinking about the character's name and then it looked cool. So I use it. I mean, "Kiken Kotori" and "Kishi Knighty" is cool rather than "Kiken Amarini" and "Kishi Tsu" (look, the surname of "Kiken Kotori" and "Kishi Knighty" have same first word: "K", with the family name, and more easier to remember or spelling. Well, at least for me). But, if you guys want to I change the name, definitely I will!

 

2. And about "Minerva": it just very suitable with the first character's personality: wise or thoughtful. Because the term "Minerva" always binded with wise or clever thing (I tried to googling it, and I found: Minerva Schools, Minerva the Roman goddess of wisdom, etc.). And I just pick it, hehe.

 

3. Yup, everything that I was facing (daily life, this forum, signature, for example, hehe, also the members), gave me many inspiration for this game. But, it just material to create a fictional thing. I didn't mean, "Look, it is the real thing!", except, the philosophy material (it based on the philosophy literature). Moreover, how could I know and certain that what I think about the members is correct? So that was why I said everything is fictional. Really fictional, except the philosophy subject.

 

4. So the battlebacks and the story synopsis is good. ^^ , thank you.

 

P. S. Don't worry, Minerva, definitely I will not tell your real name.

Oh, and thanks for your support, Minerva. (I saw your signature)

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[Knighterius 502]

Noooo!!! Don't change it! I liked feeling like a celebrity! ^~^ I'm beautiful. xD 

[TheoAllen 830]

Tried this game at this morning (offline mode since my internet died from the midnight).

Omg, it has an opening just like anime. And the plot itself is somehow feels like anime

It's a bit weird to see "Shirobako" characters as the character in game.

 

Overall is quite good. But I stucked on the apartement key. I have the key but I somehow couldnt open the door. Is there any way to open the door?

 

 

P.S:
This made me giggle

 

 

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

Thank you for playing the game, Theo.

(Yup, never try the Online Play if your internet connection is a bit slow (even a bit or not stable). Usually, the errors happen when you buy "Quota Packet" for your internet connection. EDIT: now if you have not stable internet connection, the errors will not anymore!

Yes, because I love anime. ^^ .I want to create something like that (you know, whenever I think about the story or the scene, sometimes I just imagine creating an anime scene, hehe.

That was why I want to draw unique graphics for my characters. I need someone who can draw anime style, just like SHIROBAKO style, and paid is okay. (*hics* Actually, I want to back to my senior high school and learn again about drawing from my art teacher)

 

*Arg* I know I should give the hint message over there (T^T . I will fix it in the next patch!):

"Press A button in front of the door, then, choose the apartment key".

If you forget about it, just see "Control and Hints" on the main menu.

 

P. S.

 

 

I think I need to change the text. Because I want to create something scary over there. At least, sounds scary. Or, is it okay if that make someone giggle?

 

 

 

Yup, thanks again, for playing my and give your feedback! (It made me really happy, hehe). I will make it better so can be more enjoyable.

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[TheoAllen 830]

Actually, I don't have slow connection, just I have an internet schedule. Since my campus is my temporary living place I could use the higher speed internet connection without quota. But at every midnight, the internet died and will come back at the morning. Though, sometimes it's not really stable.

 

I open commision for facesets here

http://www.theolized.com/p/commision.html

I'm sure you could read Indonesian. Also we can negotiate a better price since you game seems quite good. Tho, I'm not sure if I could draw Shirobako style if you don't mind.

 

I found how to unlock the door after looking at the project itself (since you don't encrypt the project), digging around the script and see how it works how. Yes, you need to put the hint.

 

I haven't read the english text, but the word *meringis* was the one that made me giggle.

You could get rid the text and change it into *Sssshhhh* or whatnot

[Nekotori 739]

Hoho~ What do we have here? ^~^ It seems my hunch about using our names here is correct~ Haven't tried the game though... *secretly hides away after clicking the demo link*

[Zeon013 21]

wow, this project seems promising. that map in the first screenshot *-* and the TSBS screenshot *-* it's really good, I should grab the demo by now.

 

 

if you need facesets or bust, you can request me :3 but of course I will use my style if you don't mind. if you want to know how is my style u can go here: http://pixiv.me/zeon013 or to my Cry Gallery (look at my signature below) but it's really outdated though. xD

 

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

Thank you Kik, ah, I mean, Kotori-chan (xD) and Zeon, -kun, for grabbing the demo~

Feel free to leave any feedbacks here.

*Looks like the garish thing is likeable enough, hehe*

 

@ TheoAllen:

Yup, I got rid the text. ^^ (Oh, wow, digging around the script).

@ Zeon:

Your Kotori is very cute! Hehe.

Well, I guess I need Senjutsu Kiri's bust. So, I will PM you later after I found a good reference image. ^^ . Thank you, Zeon~

 

• The game progression, so far:

*secretly hides away after viewing K***ri-c***'s profile* hehe.

I tried to finish the second episode in this week (so the game can be updated weekly just like anime, hehe). But, I'm failed. I need one week to finish the graphics (maps, etc.), define the skills and the audio, and read a book.

I guess I need one week more for the dialogues (yeah, I took four days just for translating at any chance). Or maybe one month to set up everything just like the first episode. I hope I didn't rush anymore.

(Probably I should give an ending and "To be continued" too.. As soon as player has completed the second episode. Oh, also a preview for the third episode, hehe)

 

• Some skills:

But.. I'm not sure about Kotori skills. You know, she is sadistic and strong, so I tried define some sadistic and strong moves. Here the sample:

 

http://youtu.be/E8hGnvXrpKg

Note: there are not the NPCs yet. Well, I haven't finished the dialogues yet.

 

Yup, I appreciate if anyone give some feedback or ideas (just tell me: probably, cut the opponent's h***?) or a sadistic moves reference (it could be anime, pictures, anything). And probably someone who has Yandere power inside her have more reference, hehe.

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[Nekotori 739]

Hmmm... sadistic moves? I'm a big fan of yanderes but the most appealing one for me is Yuno Gasai from Mirai Nikki. I highly recommend you to watch it xD ^~^

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

Oh, so that Yuno! I had watched some episode again and it reminds me something interesting from Yuno as yandere.

And I got some some sadistic moves as well. Well, I guess the basic are thick / much blood, very sharp weapon, cut anything (hand, neck. Who cares?). And as Yandere, it just a small thing rather than her lover (even she enjoy it).

(Oh.. I guess this is dangerous: now I feel something like that (blood, muti*****n) is okay... xD )

 

Thanks for the reference, Kotori. ^~^

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

          Someone said that there are a lot of grammar errors in the whole (game) post and suggested me to team up with anyone who advanced in English and proofreading everything. Yup, I would take the suggestion. Thanks for pointed the grammatical problem. But for some reasons, I prefer studying English with someone who advanced in English (probably I will take an English course) while updating the game.
          And yup, now about the second episode ^^ :
A. Story
• New playable character: Kiken Kotori
• New playable character: Cloyd Yale
• Theme: Is There, Love?
• Quotes
• Setting and the uNPCs focus
• Philosophy focus
B. Screenshots
C. Ending Video!
D. Game Change Log
E. How to Add the Patch
F. Download the Patch!

 

A. Story

• New playable character: Kiken Kotori

     • Background: how Kiken Kotori became sadistic girl
          Kiken Kotori was active kid, cool, kind, and care with others. Everyone didn't surprise if someone likes her. Even every people who ever live around Senjutsu family ever said, "You don't have a friend? Talk with Kotori!" (in fact, Kiken Kotori has many friends, childs even adults). And she used to played with Senjutsu Minerva who really quiet little girl (and cute!) and didn't have any friend, except, her beloved older sister (her nee-san), Nirvana Violet Senjutsu.
          But.. Kotori's parents really different with their daughter. Her parents didn't care with others even her mother has sadistic personality. When her parents back from a very long vacation (their vacation just after Kotori's birth), her parents showed that the world can be really fun, in sadistic terms. Everyday Kotori was bullied by her own parents, even was persuaded (and forced) to enjoy sadistic things by her mother, Senjutsu Kiken. As the result, Kiken Kotori, sometimes, enjoy to see blood from the others, also when the others suffered (including animal):
          No more cats, but the cat's corpse with full of blood is cute!
         The other results, Kiken Kotori murdered her own parents (who she thought as her enemies) in sadistic way. And she is very pessimistic with the word "love" or any kind of it (because her parents tends to say, "This is our love for you. So, listen, Kotori!!"). And her further experience showed that love is absurd (non-sense..).
     • Magic
          Kiken Kotori's magic is transfrom any kind of bringable things into very heavy form (think of metal, but stonger). Then, sharpen its corners. So, when she don't has a knife, she can use a pen!
          She calls her magic, "Sharpen Gift" (Yes, her magic is suitable with her personality which sometimes (: unpredictable), need to torment the other as soon as possible and in very sadistic way: slowy but sure..).
          The consequence is, she needs any bringable things whenever entering a Magus Duel. Or just fight as ordinary people. So her magic is useless without any or many "weapons" (any bringable things); her magic is more limited than others (as the condition, she can transform bringable thing just in 45 minutes and of course depends on her energy).
          But, because of her magical weapons is stronger than metal, she could use her magical weapons as a great armours: slash-resistance or bullet-resistance, for example. She calls this power, "Metal Defense".

• New playable character: Cloyd Yale

     • Magic
          He hasn't any magic. He just ordinary people. But he has antique big sword which heritage from his father; the sword is very very heavy, and sharp. He calls it, "The Red Sword".
          The consequence is, he only could attack an opponent (quickly) in the close range. But his attack damage is very big once succesful.
          The other consequence, he could not move fast, so he easily being hurt. But, he can use his sword as a strong defense.
     • Comparison
          This just as comparison for better understanding about the playable characters's abilities, and the comparison doesn't mean it is the good strategy to win the duel.
          With Kiken Kotori, Cloyd Yale could be the defender and the attacks spicer. Because both of his attack and his defense are doubled than Kotori's. And Kotori could be the good (fast and strong enough) attacker due to her magic.
          Against Kotori, once Kotori attacks, and her move locked, Yale could be the winner.

• Theme: Is There, Love?

          The theme is about relationship between Kiken Kotori and Cloyd Yale. How they are meet, dating at the first time, and helping each other in the Magus Duel facing Ukai Ryutai. In short, their love story. ^~^
          And their love story will answer one question: is there, love?

• Quotes

          Kiken Kotori:
...
          I said it is illusion, because, actually, everyone just think, then behave based their self-interest. In other word, everyone is egoist.
          There isn't people action that solely for the other interest or the other needs. Therefore, love, or any kind of it, doesn't exist.
...
          Therefore, if his sweetheart no longer fulfill his self-interest, his sweetheart will be easily ignored.
          When his sweetheart loss her beauty..
          When his sweetheart's time is reducing..
          When his sweetheart considered less perfect than the other girl..
          Therefore, do not trick me with love words, with the pledge of allegiance, with promise will do anything for me, and just for my happiness.
...
          Ukai Ryutai:
...
          I tell you, kid, there is not nature responsibility for someone to care with the others.
          Find something that could give, YOU, benefits, that is goodness.
...
          Moreover, responsibility to helping the others, comes from the selfish kindness.
          Listen to me, the older man, carefully, kid.
          If you do something that hurt the others, you will be hated, insulted, and harassed; don't you? Even, they will punish you!
          Therefore, you should care with the others.
          See? Responsibility to care with the others comes from selfish kindness.
          Respect the others, and they will respect you. It sounds just like that, doesn't it?
          So, do anything as you wish, just like me, kid!
...

• Setting and the uNPCs focus

          While Senjutsu Minerva is living in the North of Jupiter, Kiken Kotori is living in the South of Jupiter which also known as the town for students.
          There, there is also a moral issue but about love between one kind or known as the homo issue; Every moral issue will be solved in the twelfth episode (The Socratic Court).

• Philosophy focus

          Probably you already have idea about the philosophy focus in the second episode. Yup, it is about Psychological Egoism and Ethical Egoism. ^^
          Which one is rational? Or both? Find out in the second episode!

 

B. Screenshots

Not updated yet.

 

C. Ending Video!
 

The ending video was closed because I want to keep that as spoiler.

 

• Credit in the video (ending song by Nano):
Audio: "Born To Be" by Nano, Jasmine Cooper, Quigon, Gryowolf, artisticdude, and more.
Graphics: Hira, LovelyBlue, Jalice, PandaMaru, Jeanbureau, MOTVN, and more.
Script: KilloZapit, Xypher, Nicke, Mr. Trivel, SoulPour777, and Casper Gaming.

• About the ending video:

          It is spoiler about the fifth episode (The Holy Punishment). Here the synopsis:

          After someone's death, grudge arise in Kotori's heart. No, it is not only about him or her, but with the whole world, as Kotori has so many bad experiences since she was kid and now reach the climax. The world which created by Minerva the Great doesn't good at all but it is bad due to so many sadness, also deceptions.
          As the result, Kotori decide to destroy everything in the world as a protest, struggle, to Minerva the Great who create the bad world, also as punishment for the world itself who doesn't care with Kotori and people. Kotori finally decide to win the Magus Survival Game and her wish is become Minerva the Great itself. So, destroy, punish, and re-create everything!
          Now, which one, Senjutsu Minerva will choose: join with her beloved cousin, Kiken Kotori, or, against her beloved cousin? Well, as you can see from the video, in the end, Senjutsu Minerva will against her cousin. But, what is her reason?

• The new non-playable character:

Nickname: Queen. Age: ?
Profile: she known as "Goddess Programmer" and she is leading a big game company. Sometimes, she known as someone who surrounded by handsome bodyguards due to she has so many bodyguards around her; even they did not hired (well, most of her bodyguards is her company fans.. or her fans).
Specialty: coding.
Magic: just like the other Magus, her magic is suitable with her occupation (or his/her personality) and her magic is talking and controlling any machines with just close her eyes!
Weapon: doesn't need.

 

D. Game Change Log

1. Episode 2, completed!
• Finished episode 2 eventing.
• Added new playable charaters and techniques!
• Added new graphics for: Animations, Battlebacks, Battlers, Characters, Layers, Faces, Tilesets, Battlebacks1, Pictures, and IconSet.
• Added new audio for: BGM, ME, and SE.
2. Changed some text in the first episode and the Game Credit. Thanks to TheoAllen for the text feedback. ^^
3. Added bazaar system to Online Play.
4. Added smaller support bar.
5. Fixed the opening timing and added ending! ^^

 

E. How to Add the Patch

Please read carefully and do the instructions below:

1. Extract "Patch.zip" file in your IT,M? game folder.

2. Open the "Patch" folder, then you will see "CUT" and  "CUT AND REPLACE" folder.

• Don't forget to check every folder in the "Patch" folder. Because, sometimes, you will see "CUT" and "CUT AND REPLACE" folder again. Please take a note about those kind of folder:
• "CUT" folder: it means, you must cut every file in this folder and then paste it in the match folder (in, your IT,M? game folder).
     For example, if you find "CUT" folder in the "BGM" folder (in, the "Patch" folder), cut the files and paste it in the "BGM" folder (but, in your IT,M? game folder).
• "CUT AND REPLACE" folder: it means, you must cut every file in this folder and then paste it in the match folder (in, your IT,M? game folder). and REPLACE the default files in the match folder.

3. Congrats! Your IT,M? has been updated! ^^ (and now you can delete the "Patch.zip" file and all "CUT / CUT AND REPLACE" folders!).
• If you see any "DELETE" folder, it means you can delete the match files on YOUR IT,M? game folder. Then you may delete the "DELETE" folder, with any files in it.
• Please don't forget to rename the extracted "Patch.zip" file folder with "Patch" (so, do not name it as "Patch 2.01a" or any else).

 

F. Download the Patch!

07/01/2015
Patch 2.01
• If you downloaded the first demo release (89.3 MB):
click here! (82.45 MB)
• If you downloaded the second demo release (93.13 MB):
click here! (78.71 MB)

Note: you don't need to download the second episode patch in the B version. It is already merged with the first episode.

Edited March 20, 2015 by Turt

[... 47]

Like I said before, it looks nice! I must play when my body is ready.

[Nekotori 739]

Okie dokie, as promised but be warned that this little review explores only the first 30 minutes aaannddd I encountered a bug. Will try the new version once I get my energy up again xD

 

 

Okay I`ll make a general review first~

 

Pros

-Anime Style Opening

-Difficulty Settings

-Battle Royale like mechanic

-Pop up Notifs are useful

-TV Event is good

-Cooking~

-Skippable Events

-No Random Encounters

 

Cons

-Grammatical Errors (I know English isnt your native language so it`s 

-Hard to understand some events

-One Actor on Main Status

-Cannot Skip the Opening

 

Bugs

At the start:

-There is an impassable tile in the apartment near the table where the book resides 

-Another impassable tile on the black table below

Note: I dunno if it`s intentional ^~^ or just a 

 

Suggestions

-Give introductory presentations for characters so that the players could get used to

their names/nicknames

-The cabinet/storage box should have limitations on what you can put like Key Items

cannot be stored for Story Purposes as well as Game Purposes.

 

Error:

Got an error after using a Force Skill xD

 

 

 

That`s all for now~

Edited January 9, 2015 by Kotori-chan

[Rudi Sihabudi 31]

@Evan Finkel:

Thank you. ^^ . Feel free to leave a feedback here.

 

@Kotori-chan

Glad you made that review, Kotori-chan! Thank you very much 

 

I will fix every problem on the next patch. And here my answers:

 

 

-Grammatical Errors (I know English isnt your native language so it`s 

-Hard to understand some events

I will contact my friend who had studied in English program to fix it or hiring someone.

 

-One Actor on Main Status

I will try another script which can show more than one actor's portrait. I have known the script.

• But if the new script make an error when player add the next patch and continue his file, I think I will keep it because I don't want player start all over again.

• I'm not sure what is the problem about one actor's portrait. I guess it is about, "I can't check my parties status without changing the formation / the team first". If that is the problem, you can open the Profile menu, and press Q / W button.

 

-Cannot Skip the Opening

You can press D button to skip it.

• I will make a notification after the opening.

 

I dunno if it`s intentional ^~^ 

Yup, it is intentional. I just feel weird if the character can pass the chair without jump it.

• But, I will make it passable on the next patch.

 

Give introductory presentations for characters so that the players could get used to

their names/nicknames

I will make the event after choosing online / offline play. ^^ .

 

-The cabinet/storage box should have limitations on what you can put like Key Items

cannot be stored for Story Purposes as well as Game Purposes.

I'm not sure what is the problem. But I had planned some events about this. Something like:

"Where is the book that I had given to you?"

*player check the inventory*

"Oh, I must left the book somewhere... In.. trash?"

"Oh, great. Now how we can beat her? Let's check every place you may save in it: cupboard, bookcase, ... . Huh... even I had told you twice to save it because the book is important".

 

Got an error after using a Force Skill xD

I will contact / hiring someone to fix it. I had replicated it and I had tried many ways to fix it. But, I always failed.

• Sadly, it could be happen when you use Shakira's "Surprise move" and some skill (any skill that has double moves) when the battle going to end. So, better don't use it when the battle is going to end. (T^T)

 

 

Feel free to leave a feedback, again~ ^^

Edited March 19, 2015 by Turt