Author Topic: "Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG  (Read 59351 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Zera

  • Project Author
  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 737
  • Rating: +82/-7
  • Monochrome Artisan
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« on: October 31, 2007, 06:52:00 am »

 THE POST 13499406
user posted imageuser posted image

This is a small little game I've been working on for a TI-84+. I thought I would go ahead and post some info about it, in case it interests anyone. It is currently in the programming stage, (ASM PROGRAMMERS DESPERATELY NEEDED) and will hopefully be completed in a few months.

I wanted to design a short RPG based on elements of SaGa / Final Fantasy Legend. For the most part, I think it's represented nicely. At the very least, naybe it will give all those bored college students something to do with their calculators while they're suffering through tedious algebra courses.

So, without further ado, onto a few features...

user posted image

This is the overhead map feature. This allows you to explore various areas, chat with NPCs and find treasures. It's done in a sort of Zelda-esque screen-scrolling manner. Anyone who has played RPGs back in the classic console era is familiar with kind of gameplay.

user posted image

Entire maps are rather large, although only small portions are displayed at any given time.

(this is actually the first town in the game)

user posted imageuser posted image

Instead of using character classes and lenient growth, I designed a system where up to 6 items are equipped at one time. This may include weapons, armory, potions, rings, spellbooks, etc. These items have a range of effects, such as allowing you to attack enemies, (weapons) raising your defense, (armor) or allowing you to heal and cast spells. However, each item only has a limited number of uses -- or durability. Once the item is used up, you have to purchase more quantities of it. Some items are more durable than others and naturally have more uses.

As you equip items, your status growth increases in two ways -- first, some items have status bonuses associated with them. For instance, equipping a weapon will obviously affect your attack power. Secondly, if you keep an item equipped, it may randomly boost certain attributes after battles. This is the level-up system, in a sense. Depending on the type of equipment constantly in hand, a class template can be made. If you equip heavy swords and armor, for example, then your attack and defense power may benefit significantly, although areas like magic and agility would consequently suffer. Conversely, equipping spell books and magical rods would benefit magic, while possibly lowering strength.

user posted imageuser posted image

Ocassionally, you will run into random battles on the world map and in dungeons. This takes us to the action screen. Once an enemy draws near, you'll have to issue commands among your party and finish it off. The commands available to you depend on the items you have in stock. Simply select an item to use it.

For the most part, it's your standard turn-based ordeal from a first-person perspective.

Offline trevmeister66

  • LV9 Veteran (Next: 1337)
  • *********
  • Posts: 1009
  • Rating: +14/-5
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2007, 09:03:00 am »

 THE POST 13499540
Wow o.oblink.gif that looks great. I can't wait to see the finished version. This looks like it'll be a must download for me.  

Projects:    nameless RPG: 1.0%  |  Reverse Snake v1.5: 100%  |  Secret Project: 5%  |  DUNGEON: 70%

My MW2 Blog <-- Please visit :)

xiaden

  • Guest
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2007, 09:20:00 am »

 THE POST 13499557
this looks amazing!!!!

can't wait for it to be finished.

i'd help, but i'm still learning asm.. it's hard for me, cuz of all my classes.  


 THE POST    

Offline nitacku

  • LV6 Super Member (Next: 500)
  • ******
  • Posts: 300
  • Rating: +30/-1
  • ni-ta-ku ^_^
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2007, 10:22:00 am »

 THE POST 13499665
WOW!!!
Dude, you need to finish this like right now before I explode! :lol:bounce2.gif

That is going to be like the next Zelda.  


Offline Zera

  • Project Author
  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 737
  • Rating: +82/-7
  • Monochrome Artisan
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2007, 10:37:00 am »

 THE POST 13499702
Everything is finished -- just need a programmer or two to help me get the project together. :(sad.gif

I've actually been working on this for years as a little side-project. It'll be great to finally see it come together.

I really appreciate the positive feedback. I'll drop in later with a few more samples. :)smile.gif


Offline dinhotheone

  • LV6 Super Member (Next: 500)
  • ******
  • Posts: 410
  • Rating: +2/-1
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2007, 10:49:00 am »

 THE POST 13499737
this is cool, i like when these guys come here with a sick, already nearly finished project. like the guy who had the castlevania, its probably the best way to join a community.

anyway, this looks so sick. i'd help but i dont know asm very well, im learning though  


Offline nitacku

  • LV6 Super Member (Next: 500)
  • ******
  • Posts: 300
  • Rating: +30/-1
  • ni-ta-ku ^_^
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2007, 11:01:00 am »

 THE POST 13499753
Have you checked other sites?
There's a few people who know asm here, but theres more people if you consider other sites.

Try UnitedTI.org, Cemetech.net, or RevSoft.org.  


Offline Zera

  • Project Author
  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 737
  • Rating: +82/-7
  • Monochrome Artisan
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2007, 11:33:00 am »

 THE POST 13499789
Yeah, I'm looking into a couple of other places, as well. My search hasn't been very fruitful so far. :(sad.gif

As promised, more data. Here's a synopsis of some of the characters, as well as the general story outline:

user posted imageFenris, Apprentice Knight of Grendale

A young squire aspiring to follow in his older brother's footsteps. Fenris' brother disappeared shortly after selflessly persuing the Fell Lord alone, leaving Fenris no choice but to bring him to safety.

user posted imageRowley

A feral child estranged from his home during times of war. Was taken in by Fenris' family shortly after and quickly developed a brotherly affection toward him. Being protective of his mentor, Rowley decides to tag along with Fenris on his journey.

user posted imagePrincess Annika of Grendale

The rebellious and tomboyish Princess of Grendale, and tactician and leader of her kingdom's armed forced. Princess Annika decides to join Fenris' party and confront the Fell Lord Darius directly, despite her father's wishes that she not come to harm.

Lord Grendale

Lord Grendale presides over the kingdom of St. Agaea. Bearing no prince to his thrown, and nearing his final years, he remains helplessly despondant over the ongoing conflict with the Fell Lord.

Fell Lord Darius

Younger brother and once the loyal right-hand man of Lord Grendale. After being placed under the spell of a mysterious high mage, Darius led a dark crusade against Grendale's kingdom and fervently sought the overthrowing of the prime forces. Much of Grendale's resources have been exhausted in a futile effort to cease his bringing of destruction.

High Mage Darsel

A half-draconic mage obsessed with an ancient relic said to possess the power of a forgotten draconic deity. Wielding Darius under his influence, Darsel executes a plan to gather the prime forces to lead him to this relic.

The Four Avatars

Mortal avatars of the prime forces that sustain the world of Gaia. They are sought by many for their wisdom and power.

St. Agaea

A beautiful countryside ruled by the swift and just hand of Lord Grendale. It encompasses most of Gaia's overworld.

The Marina Sea

A deep, glimmering sea that is home to the underwater civilization of the merfolk. It is said that humans may only enter their civilization if they possess the essence of the prime forces.

Karta Paradisum

The remnants of Gaia's most ancient civilization, suspended in mid-air after the destruction of the previous world by an angry draconic deity. A new Gaia was created from the earthly remains below, and sustained by four prime forces appointed by the All-Father of creation. Karta encompasses a civilization with exotic magick and technology that survived from the old world.  


Offline Speler

  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 857
  • Rating: +6/-2
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2007, 11:33:00 am »

 THE POST 13499790
Wow!  That looks great!  


Offline bfr

  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 819
  • Rating: +4/-0
    • View Profile
    • bfr's website
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2007, 12:17:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499849
This looks incredible. o.oblink.gif:thumbup:google.gif

This post has been edited by bfr on 31 Oct, 2007, 17:17


Offline trevmeister66

  • LV9 Veteran (Next: 1337)
  • *********
  • Posts: 1009
  • Rating: +14/-5
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2007, 12:21:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499860
What asm help do you need? I wont be of any use, (asm is way over my head :Ptongue.gif), but i was wondering what needed to be done. And when do you expect a release date or demo? :)smile.gif

Projects:    nameless RPG: 1.0%  |  Reverse Snake v1.5: 100%  |  Secret Project: 5%  |  DUNGEON: 70%

My MW2 Blog <-- Please visit :)

Offline Zera

  • Project Author
  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 737
  • Rating: +82/-7
  • Monochrome Artisan
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2007, 12:49:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499890
What do I need? Someone to program the game. :Ptongue.gif

I have absolutely no knowledge there -- the other person working on the project seems to be on a permenant hiatus due to a busy schedule. He was my main programmer.

We have everything outlined, though. What basically needs to be done is first rendering the font, (the game uses a custom font) converting the graphics for the calculator to use, and then programing the game engine itself. I believe most of the graphics are ready to upload -- they're simple tile binaries that the game maps call upon to build the various areas. I did all of that in CalcGS. Some of the other graphics include rather hefty bitmaps used in cut-scenes.

I think compression will also be necessary. Heavy compression.  


Offline Zera

  • Project Author
  • LV8 Addict (Next: 1000)
  • ********
  • Posts: 737
  • Rating: +82/-7
  • Monochrome Artisan
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2007, 01:12:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499930
More screenshot madness:

user posted imageuser posted imageuser posted imageuser posted imageuser posted image

Also, an example of how the map data is displayed: (using the first overworld as an example)

user posted image


Offline dinhotheone

  • LV6 Super Member (Next: 500)
  • ******
  • Posts: 410
  • Rating: +2/-1
    • View Profile
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2007, 01:45:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499978
wow, this is alot farther off than i had originally anticipated. who is the other programmer? its pretty interestig, i dont think i've ever seen someone make a game and then need it to be programmed... this may be a first. if you still need someone in a month or two, i guess i could help, i dont know how much help i would be, but ill know asm by then. though from what i hear, learning asm and programming anything useful in it is a big difference.  


Offline DJ Omnimaga

  • Clacualters are teh gr33t
  • CoT Emeritus
  • LV15 Omnimagician (Next: --)
  • *
  • Posts: 55943
  • Rating: +3154/-232
  • CodeWalrus founder & retired Omnimaga founder
    • View Profile
    • Dream of Omnimaga Music
"Lost Legends" for 84+, An ASM RPG
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2007, 01:54:00 pm »

 THE POST 13499991
Wow holy crap! This is the most awesome looking ASM rpg I ever seen so far for the 83+! Is it an halloween prank or is it really real? Darn this is so great.

Welcome here btw. Our apologies for the Halo skin, we're gonna go back to the original Omnimaga skin in the next hour ;)wink.gif

I'M also gonna validate your account because something is broken on the forums