LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Wish to the Stars – Plot and stuff – theory and development thread Hello everyone! With MV coming up soon, I've wanted to come up with a medium length RPG sort of in the vein of the older Final Fantasy games. And I thought that I could do this as a small project to show the capabilities of MV. Project Title: Wish to the Stars Rating: T Length: 6-8 hours Battle system: Sideview Plot Premise: The player takes the role of two siblings, the older Aiden, and the younger Aria. The live in a small village where they work as the local monster hunters for the village, although, it’s mostly fighting pathetic slimes, and chasing away the occasional wolf packs. Aiden finds the work boring to say the least. One night, while watching the stars with his sister, he utters a wish to be able to go on an adventure. The next morning the two awaken to the village under attack by a knight clad in black armor and a wizard dressed in sky blue robes. The two attempt to fight back, but are defeated and Aiden is taken. Aria wakes up three days later and sets out to find her brother and to discover why the knight and the wizard took him. Aiden, meanwhile, awakens in a cage in the camp of his captors. He devises an escape with a fellow prisoner and the two go on the run from the knight. The player will switch between the two every time a new chapter begins. Gameplay: The game will focus on combat and exploration. The combat will be a classic turn based rpg system that focuses more on synergy with party members. The none combat part of gameplay will focus on exploring areas and unlocking secrets, as well as visiting towns and having dialogue with NPCs. Characters: -Aiden- Age: 29 Class: Tracker Strengths: Single target physical damage, self buffs. Equipment: Swords, Shields, Medium Armors. Weakness: Magical attacks, defense debuffs. Stats: Above average health, and ATK. Average DEF, and Skill(LUK). Below average AGI. Low MDF, MAT, MP. Biography: http://pastebin.com/aGizJu3a -Aria- Age: 23 Class: Tactician Strengths: Multi-target magical damage, healing, buffs. Equipment: Swords, Magical Gauntlets, Medium Armors. Weakness: High defense enemies, focused physical attacks, element changing enemies. Stats: High MP. Above average AGI and MAT. Average health, MDF and Skill. Below average ATK and DEF. Biography: http://pastebin.com/U9fBQkdv -Hillary- Age: 30 Class: Wanderer Strengths:(To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) -Galahad- Age: 48 Class: Fallen Knight Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) -Cavall- Age: 3 Class: War Hound Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) -Phin- Age: 22 Class: Magus Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) -Marcus- Age: 23 Class: Mercenary Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) -Eden (Race; Deut)- Age: ??? Class: The Last Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: “Sometimes, a sleep can be a boon, other times a curse. I am unsure which of the two could describe mine.†Born at the end of the last age to the ancient and powerful race known as the Deut. Eden was raised in a society that’s very being was magic. Being the daughter of a great hero of her people, she grew up as a noble in the Deut crown city of Morning’s Beauty where she learned the ages old traditions and magics of her people and family. -Sebastion- Age: 27 Class: Exiled Prince Strengths: (To be decided) Equipment: (To be decided) Weaknesses: (To be decided) Stats: (To be decided) Biography: (To be decided) Edited November 5, 2015 by LordSquirrel 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ Chaosian 617 Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Hey there Squirrel, a good topic here. I voted for disgraced knight, there's the most room for conflict, character growth, and interesting scenarios with it - I feel. While I wouldn't want to judge it before I see the execution, my big problem with the story thus far is a very generic hero of a thousand faces setup. Hero is in a small village, hero is bored with life but he's good with the sword, the evil dark knight attacks, the dog is shot, the hero vows revenge, Luke blows up the Death Star. At this point, there isn't much indication of mixing that up or subverting it- which might make the game seem tired before it really starts. Having two protagonists is something you have an edge with though, and it'd be really awesome to see them working off one another in either mandatory or more subtle ways. Defeat an optional boss in one area, no enemy reinforcements in another - kind of thing. I'm sure you could crank this up to 11 and have a really great outcome. Edited October 7, 2015 by Chaosian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 7, 2015 I'm going to add two more party members later today, the top four by the time I start working on the project will be the ones put into the game. I am planning a few subversions, I won't spoil them here. Yes, yes! You know my line of thought! I'm also planning a few other similar things as you suggested, but those are to be announced at a later time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 7, 2015 Oh, yeah. Added the other two characters to the poll: The last member of an ancient race, and An exiled prince. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 7, 2015 Solid idea so far. I voted fro the last survivor of an ancient race. I haven't played too many games with that type of character. Plenty with a dying race, but rarely the last one. FF13-2 had something like that with Noel, but he was a poorly developed, one dimensional character. Now I want to see someone do it right. I'd imagine this character would be a very unique class with equally unique skills that are in danger of becoming lost arts. You can do a lot of different things with it. As far as input on the story and the main characters, I'll wait to see what else you come up with first. I never like critiquing or giving input so early in development. Personally, I don't think there is such a thing as a bad idea when it comes to this. Whether or not it's successful is all in the execution. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 7, 2015 That was the general idea with the character concept, one that would be incredibly unique in the party with an interesting story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 8, 2015 As long as it ain't Noel, I'm good Also, I too want some peanut butter cake. Your signature is making my hungry, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarq 746 Posted October 8, 2015 I think having a wizard and a knight along, specifically if the party was comprised of only those two, could lead to some interesting parallels Since you've already got other characters in mind though I'd vote to see a genuinely engaging animal companion. Most are god awful. Red XIII was okay, but it relied on that interplay with his 'humanity'. So yeah, he was an interesting character but not so much an animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leejionnaire 2 Posted October 9, 2015 I'd go for wanderer. Since he's been wandering and has seen much, he can serve as an in-party expositor (Guy who explains everything, especially the geography and history) for the world you're building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 10, 2015 Just a quick update. The poll will end on the 20th. Carry on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Ninja 374 Posted October 10, 2015 Solid idea so far. I voted fro the last survivor of an ancient race. I haven't played too many games with that type of character. Plenty with a dying race, but rarely the last one. FF13-2 had something like that with Noel, but he was a poorly developed, one dimensional character. Now I want to see someone do it right. I'd imagine this character would be a very unique class with equally unique skills that are in danger of becoming lost arts. You can do a lot of different things with it. As far as input on the story and the main characters, I'll wait to see what else you come up with first. I never like critiquing or giving input so early in development. Personally, I don't think there is such a thing as a bad idea when it comes to this. Whether or not it's successful is all in the execution. Just wanted to add FF7 to the list. Aerith is the last of the ancients! I voted the same as you tho^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 10, 2015 Unfortunately, it looks like disgraced knight may take this. If only we had some sort of ninja who could assassinate the ones who voted for disgraced knight. Money is tight right now so we'd need one that accepts some other form of payment like candy or cookies or something. Too bad there's no one on the forum like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 10, 2015 This poll is also running on another forum, and I will be adding up the combined votes from both threads, so the knight isn't a shoe in just yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rezanta 373 Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Very interesting poll, LordSquirrel. I went with the animal companion. The first reason was because I have recently read a book called Feral, which gave me the thought process of what you might do. As for the second reason, many games, like Pokemon and Digimon, have had you raise pets/allies to help you go through challenges, but then Dragon Quest IX came out. One of the classes, which is a Ranger, allows you to let enemies free. So, my question is... What's your setup for the haracter class in question? Edited October 11, 2015 by Rezanta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie Ninja 374 Posted October 11, 2015 Unfortunately, it looks like disgraced knight may take this. If only we had some sort of ninja who could assassinate the ones who voted for disgraced knight. Money is tight right now so we'd need one that accepts some other form of payment like candy or cookies or something. Too bad there's no one on the forum like that... I hear you calling out. But I have to inform you that Cookie ninja's must not intervene in the democratic prosses. Sorry i'd love to help but our laws demand this. <.< My hands are tied 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 11, 2015 Very interesting poll, LordSquirrel. I went with the animal companion. The first reason was because I have recently read a book called Feral, which gave me the thought process of what you might do. As for the second reason, many games, like Pokemon and Digimon, have had you raise pets/allies to help you go through challenges, but then Dragon Quest IX came out. One of the classes, which is a Ranger, allows you to let enemies free. So, my question is... What's your setup for the haracter class in question? Honestly, the classes are mostly just vague ideas at the moment. Theu kinda have to be until the poll is over, so I'm not having to completely redo a class because the characters chosen from the poll don't have a rogue among them, or a warrior, magical talent, ect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 11, 2015 Now if you really want to impress me, Lord Squirrel, make a character it is all seven choices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 11, 2015 What? "make it all seven choices."? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 11, 2015 Not really. I just wanna see if you could pull it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 11, 2015 I don't understand what you wanted me to pull off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonequeso 1,921 Posted October 11, 2015 Make a single character that's every choice in your poll: A friendly wanderer A disgraced knight An animal companion A mysterious wizard A good childhood friend The last member of an ancient race An exiled prince Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 11, 2015 I already have the character pretty much written out. I just don't have the classes written down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 11, 2015 Added the names and the names of the classes for the seven characters on the poll. Just for you guys to have a look at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 19, 2015 Last day of the poll. It will end tomorrow at 12pm my time (EST) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordSquirrel 150 Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Well guys, the votes are in and the poll is over. Time to see just who will be in the game. First, the top four, which will be the party members in the game: In 1st place we have… Cavall, the animal companion! And right behind him in 2nd place is… Galahad, the disgraced knight! Coming in at 3rd is… Marcus, the childhood friend! And last, but not least, the 4th place winner is… Eden, the last of an ancient race! Quite the interesting cast we have there. I hope I can do them justice! But now onto those who didn’t quite make it. In 5th place is… Hillary, the wanderer! Just behind her in 6th place is… Sebastion, the exiled prince! And finally, the 7th place winner is… Phin, the mysterious wizard! Thank you guys for taking enough interest in this to vote. We got a total of 54 votes between here and the MV forums! Thank you all again, and I hope to be posting some news on the project in a week, or two. Until then, have a good day! Final vote counts(from most to least): An animal companion - Cavall: 14 A disgraced knight - Galahad: 10 A childhood friend - Marcus: 10 The last member of an ancient race - Eden: 7 A friendly wanderer - Hillary: 5 An exiled prince - Sebastion: 4 A mysterious wizard - Phin: 2 Edited October 20, 2015 by LordSquirrel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
