Other calculators, as in other TI models, or other brands? I'm really only familiar with TI-83 / 84, and would prefer to stay within that catagory due to popularity. I worry that trying to develop for other platforms wouldn't wield as large of an audience.

I'm not totally clear on the portability of TI games, though. It could be possible to adapt the game for multiple platforms.  

Why does everyone keep asking me if this is a prank? It's really not THAT unbelievable! (although, I do feel somewhat flattered here...)

Either way, Liazon now has access to the project page and trunk. He can confirm that all the data is indeed rotting there while I wait for a programmer to come along.

Liazon, you've been added to the project page.

I still need to get in contact with Spikeman to be able to address your concerns, so give me a little while. (I only stay in touch with him via Google Talk)

He may have been in one of those communities. I know he has an account at Detached Solutions.  

Sorry. I was in a rush earlier. Does the eraser button allow you to delete your own posts? It doesn't seem to work for me. I get a lot of board errors when trying to post / edit. (something about not being logged in, or not having permissions)

I'm glad you like the font. Feel free to use it.

DJ Omnimaga is correct -- I actually didn't have scrolling in mind. Each map is divided into 6x4 tile screens, and only that data is displayed at one time. When you move to a new screen, it does the Zelda-like transition of quickly jumping over. I designed the maps around this function, so you'll sometimes see things like duplicate doors or entrances as to avoid collisions with off-screen objects.

There are a couple of things I need to explain about this. First, not having scrolling makes the objects on screen a lot easier to see. When the screen is constantly moving, everything tends to fade and blend together. In this case, you'll be able to clearly see everything that's in your way and not trip over every little object in the process.

Second, there are no animated tiles in the game. Again, this takes advantage of how the game would actually look on the calculator itself. When the screen is flickering and moving, the tiles will infact seem animated even though they aren't. For instance, the water tile. The pixels are so close together that they should bleed somewhat as the screen flickers.  

More screenshot madness:



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

Yeah, I'm looking into a couple of other places, as well. My search hasn't been very fruitful so far.

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

Fenris, 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.

Rowley

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.

Princess 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.  

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...



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.



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

(this is actually the first town in the game)



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.



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.