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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Ud0n

#141 Jan 19, 2021, 08:25 AM Source

I await... patiently. =)
BCj

#142 Jan 19, 2021, 08:00 PM Source

Looks good!
I was wondering, where you changing the font? I remember that sometimes I found it a bit hard to read (in the menu).
blueperiod

#143 Jan 19, 2021, 11:23 PM Source

BCj said:
Looks good!
I was wondering, where you changing the font? I remember that sometimes I found it a bit hard to read (in the menu).

I am changing the font and the entire window skin. :)
blueperiod

#144 Jan 26, 2021, 08:58 PM Source

Here are a couple of new screenshots showing off some of the new character
art and a new dungeon-exploration system I'm introducing in the next demo release. :)
blueperiod

#145 Feb 27, 2021, 05:13 AM Source

Hello!

Just dropping in to inform you good folks that the release of the upcoming demo will be delayed to May. Reason being that there will not be enough time to finish all of the new artwork by the original date, and also, I just need a bit more time lol

In any case, I am happy that I am working on Linus almost non-stop these days. Before I picked up development again, I hadn't worked on it since the beginning of last year, which is pretty terrible. But now that I have a finish line for the next demo in sight, I am really motivated.

Anyway, here's a new screenshot. Farewell!
BCj

#146 Feb 27, 2021, 08:34 AM Source

Aww, shame it was delayed! Was looking forward to playing it in march. But I understand why.
It's good to be working again, isnt it? I've started working on Escalia again too :) feels so good.
blueperiod

#147 Feb 27, 2021, 03:08 PM Source

BCj said:
Aww, shame it was delayed! Was looking forward to playing it in march. But I understand why.
It's good to be working again, isnt it? I've started working on Escalia again too :) feels so good.

That's awesome that you're working on Escalia again! And yeah, it's a such an emotional boost sitting down and working on something you've put off for so long lol
Copywright

#148 Mar 8, 2021, 06:35 PM Source

Game looks awesome as usual!

Can't wait for May.
blueperiod

#149 Apr 12, 2021, 10:55 PM Source

Hello friends!

Just a quick update.

It looks like I won't be making the May deadline for the demo. There is still a ton of work to do and I am not progressing as quickly as I need to in order to meet the release date. That being said, I am working very passionately towards finishing the next release and I am excited and hopeful about developing this game again, which is the best thing I can ask for.

I won't give a new release date to the upcoming demo, except that it will be released soon, as in within the next few months.

In the meanwhile, here is a new screenshot of Konstantin's new portrait art.
Copywright

#150 Apr 12, 2021, 11:30 PM Source

blueperiod said:
Hello friends!

Just a quick update.

It looks like I won't be making the May deadline for the demo. There is still a ton of work to do and I am not progressing as quickly as I need to in order to meet the release date. That being said, I am working very passionately towards finishing the next release and I am excited and hopeful about developing this game again, which is the best thing I can ask for.

I won't give a new release date to the upcoming demo, except that it will be released soon, as in within the next few months.

In the meanwhile, here is a new screenshot of Konstantin's new portrait art.

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I NEED THIS, blueperiod!!

I've waited years!!

haha, take you time though, no pressure.

EDIT
I also want to know how you pulled off that chariot sprite?!

Tried to get a similar one myself -- the harnesses proved difficult to animate
Ebanyle

#151 Apr 19, 2021, 11:30 AM Source

Oh, that is looking awesome!! I personally think that perhaps it would be best for any deadlines to not be set, so you can work on it more comfortably and in your pace. Besides that, for everyone who's been keeping tabs on this for more than a decade, a few months are nothing :kaopride:
blueperiod

#152 May 20, 2021, 08:59 PM Source

Been a minute since an update, so here's a new screenshot featuring new art for Lord Celestin Russeau.
HalcyanStudio

#153 May 20, 2021, 09:37 PM Source

Looking great, I'll never stop waiting for that new demo, looking forward to it!
BCj

#154 Jul 24, 2021, 04:29 PM Source

How's progress coming along?
blueperiod

#155 Aug 20, 2021, 03:50 PM Source

Hello everyone! Here is a preview video for the upcoming demo. It shows off a bit of the dungeon exploration/time-of-day system I've been working on as well as a tiny peek at the Emotions and Conditions status system. The video also tips off that the game will now have *a lot* more choices to make as a player.

There are no battles in this video, owing to the fact that I'm still putting the finishing touches on the game's custom battle system. There will be battles in the next demo release, however. :p

Anyway, enjoy the video! See you on the next release!
Ebanyle

#156 Sep 11, 2021, 03:34 PM Source

Looking real good! this time system seems to pose a real challenge to the gameplay :oops:
blueperiod

#157 Oct 4, 2021, 07:28 AM Source

Here are some new screenshots!
BCj

#158 Jan 27, 2024, 09:32 PM Source

How're things going? I still check occasionally if there've been any updates. Wsh I could play your new demo.
blueperiod

#159 Jan 29, 2024, 01:33 AM Source

BCj said:
How're things going? I still check occasionally if there've been any updates. Wsh I could play your new demo.
Hi!

I haven't been working on the game at all for a while due to life stuff, but have recently started developing it again. I've been working on becoming a better artist and will now be drawing all of the art for the game myself, including the maps. character busts, ect.

Here's a look at a work in progress map!

I'm really happy with the new artstyle!

As far as a new demo release goes, that's still a far ways off. But I am actively working on the game and am excited to share more soon!
BCj

#160 Jan 29, 2024, 05:08 PM Source

Wow, looking great. Happy to hear you're working on it again.