VXAce - Linus: The Forgotten Days

blueperiod · 2012-08-29T13:10:10+0900

*** I N T R O D U C T I O N: Linus a project focused primarily on plot. It follows the life of the main character, Linus Milhaven, from boyhood to adulthood. In truth, this is more of a character study than a traditional rpg storyline. There are no crystals to collect, no damsels to save, and no great evil to vanquish. It is simply a chronicle of the life of one person and the world that he lives in. S T O R Y : For centuries beyond number, the sons and daughters of House Milhaven have been known as the most feared and respected knights and military commanders in the known world, and it has been said that whenever a Milhaven is born, soldiers throughout the lands bow their heads in reverence.Linus Milhaven, along with his sickly twin brother Arilan, are the youngest sons of the current Milhaven generation. Despite his young age, Linus is already a burgeoning playwright and novelist. He is a socialite who loves to throw parties for his fellow noble friends. He also dreams of adventure, of sailing the ocean and traveling to exotic faraway lands. He is highly intelligent in matters of history, politics, music, and art, but there is one thing that Linus refuses any part of-- War. Linus is the antithesis of his family's lineage. He has refused to ever hold a sword, and prefers to write about conflict than to ever be a part of it. Where his ancestors were born to lead men into battle, he prefers to shop for gifts and to visit museums. But, as they say, it only takes one day to change someone's life forever... In the summer of Linus' twelfth year, a letter arrives at his family's manor. It is a missive from the empress, and she has decreed Linus to be next-in-line to become the Lord Protector of the Empire, a post which Lord Teign, his ailing father, once held. Once bestowed upon him, the title of Lord Commander will in essence make Linus the leader of the empress' military forces once he comes of age. It is an incredible responsibility, and news of the empress' decision to bestow this title on 12-year old Linus, who is historically the least capable scion House Milhaven has ever produced, comes as a complete shock. It had long been thought that Sir Leigh, Teign's first-born son and Linus' half-brother, would inherit their father's post. Having no choice but to carry out the empress' wishes, Linus is ordered to attend the Etonmarch Military College, a famed academy known for its brutal and unyielding training methods. Within Etonmarch, pupils must undergo harrowing trials which shape them into capable soldiers and war commanders. It is a place where children are sent to become military leaders, and not many live to see graduation. During his time at Etonmarch, Linus must fight for his survival while wrestling with his own personal convictions, and will have to endure deadly trials and challenges, scheming rivals, and cruel betrayals in order to make it through the academy's halls with his life and soul intact. F E A T U R E S : - Dramatic storyline with nuanced characters and a fully-fleshed out world, chronicling the life of the main character from boyhood to adulthood. - Detailed and involved "Pursuits" system, which allows the player to experience side-stories that enhance the main narrative and offer up special rewards. Completion of certain pursuits affect the main storyline in different ways. - Affinity System which allows for the player to affect important NPCs' behaviour. Depending on how Linus interacts with certain NPCs, the storyline will play out differently. - Blacksmith system which allows the player to upgrade weapons in numerous ways. - Parallax Mapping with a focus on attention to detail and creating memorable-looking maps. S C R E E N S H O T S: D E M O http://rpgmaker.net/games/1491/downloads/6417/ *** Thanks for reading the topic! If any of you have any questions about the project, let me know.

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Ebanyle

#121 Sep 27, 2018, 06:38 PM Source

I first met Linus around 2009, 2011, can't remember right. Honestly I only would download it to steal the resources because I was a brat and couldn't understand a thing of english lmao. But since then I would always appreciate how stunning the game was. Everything was perfectly composed, I couldn't even play at all, but by looking around the editor (that demo was open) I felt enchanted with how all was made.

Luckily, I could find it again nowadays. Unfortunately it's not the same version and this leaves me curious about what was the other about — it started with Leigh's father (Teign? T something, I honestly don't remember haha) and the history with his wife. I can even picture the one scene, in the very beginning, where he was talking to some kind of army official and you could see rain falling over the window (this stills makes me wonder how that worked). But anyway.

I decided to play this version and oh my god, it's no different from the first I've ever played. Even though I couldn't understand a thing when playing the first but well, this one is probably better, isn't?
The parallaxes have only improved; I mean, really. The caves close to that sea were STUNNING. I can't express in words how wonderful the visuals, history and it's pacing is. I felt indeed happy to have the chance to play this game again; so it's really nice how after almost a decade it's still active! In reality I started searching the name "Linus" certain that it was a game already finished from long ago. And then... I had a sweet surprise!

I hope you can improve even more, although I can't imagine how can this game be even better.
blueperiod

#122 Sep 30, 2018, 10:40 PM Source

Aw, thanks! Funny thing, actually. My own command of the English language was shaky during that old demo, so there were quite a few grammatical/spelling errors. I've gotten a bit more comfortable with English since then, which has caused the game to balloon into something a lot bigger and ambitious.

In any case, I'm glad you remembered the game and looked it up again! :)
blueperiod

#123 Oct 4, 2018, 05:51 AM Source

Hello!

Here are 30 minutes of new gameplay from the upcoming release.
BCj

#124 Aug 25, 2019, 02:53 PM Source

Looking forward to the next release, I really liked the demo.
HalcyanStudio

#125 Jun 30, 2020, 12:57 PM Source

Here I am again with my bi-yearly post wondering what the status of this game is :)
blueperiod

#126 Jul 1, 2020, 02:26 AM Source

gRaViJa said:
Here I am again with my bi-yearly post wondering what the status of this game is :)

there’ll be something new soon. :)
Sanrie

#127 Jul 1, 2020, 06:59 PM Source

Oh wow, awesome parallax mapping
Catchyname

#128 Jul 2, 2020, 07:49 PM Source

Man, I remember when I first heard about this way back. Loved the demo and still looking forward to its release!
DecentTreatment

#129 Jul 27, 2020, 08:53 PM Source

Dude, it's so awesome to see you're still working on this. I played the demo probably two years ago, and everything was amazingly written. The mapping was stunning, and the gameplay was outstanding. Can't wait to see what the new stuff is! :)
blueperiod

#130 Dec 28, 2020, 07:25 AM Source

Hello.

After six years I will be releasing a new demo of Linus: The Forgotten Days on 3/3/21.

(Please be excited.)

New Title Screen:
IAmJakeSauvage

#131 Dec 28, 2020, 02:46 PM Source

blueperiod said:
Hello.

After six years I will be releasing a new demo of Linus: The Forgotten Days on 3/3/21.

(Please be excited.)

New Title Screen:
View attachment 173029
SO EXCITED.
HalcyanStudio

#132 Dec 28, 2020, 02:52 PM Source

@blueperiod I definitely am excited! And a demo release only a couple days away from my birthday :)
Tw0Face

#133 Dec 28, 2020, 08:36 PM Source

The game doesn't start for me, because RGSS202E.dll is not found.
blueperiod

#134 Dec 29, 2020, 05:02 AM Source

^ I think you can just copy + paste it from any other game and it'll work.

***

Here's a new system I'm including in the next demo. Owing to my own experiences navigating mental health, I've chosen to include the physical and emotional facets of a character as status ailments/buffs in the game. You obtain these through different dialogue choices, quest rewards, or sometimes, your character will just wake up feeling a certain way with no explanation. A lot of these are also tied to storyline progression.
Copywright

#135 Jan 1, 2021, 08:26 AM Source

Wow, I remember this game from the old RPG Maker forums, and it's just as beautiful as i remember. I'll definitely pick up the new demo when it's available
BCj

#136 Jan 3, 2021, 09:50 PM Source

Definitely excited!
blueperiod

#137 Jan 14, 2021, 03:32 PM Source

Hello!

I am excited to announce that Linus will now have custom portraits for its large cast of characters drawn by the supremely talented DahliaWilder! We've only just begun working together but their work has captivated and impressed me to no end. Here's a small sample of what they're bringing to the game.

Eugéne has never looked so amazing!

That's about it for now. I plan on updating this thread more frequently as we approach the next release.

Cheers!
Ebanyle

#138 Jan 14, 2021, 07:04 PM Source

Oh, that's awesome! It gives a new fresh feeling to the game without withdrawing from the classy FE (is it FE?) faces :D
blueperiod

#139 Jan 14, 2021, 07:35 PM Source

Ebanyle said:
Oh, that's awesome! It gives a new fresh feeling to the game without withdrawing from the classy FE (is it FE?) faces :D

Ha ha we actually took a lot of inspiration from the FE placeholder portraits for these new ones. :p
HalcyanStudio

#140 Jan 14, 2021, 07:45 PM Source

Good art! Makes the game even more promising ;)