Hello, back again after another while. Today, I'm releasing the first beta demo of Mage's Destiny! This demo is made to test out the game and provide feedback. There will be a video below the Gameplay Showcase, giving some info on what's in the demo. I will also provide the game's itch.io page as that is where you can download the demo. I hope you enjoy it!
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Mage's Destiny by GMusou107
INTRODUCTION
Hello, I'm GMusou107! I believe this is my first post ever on this forum. I've had this account for a while but I'm pretty new when it comes to posting threads and all. I've been a huge fan of the RPG Maker series for over 6 years and I've always dreamt of creating my own RPG game one day. And in 2021, I began making my first project and I want to share more about it today. My project is called Mage's Destiny. The project itself will be non-commercial and free to play. :kaojoy:
SYNOPSIS
The game follows a young Mage named Gaby, who is determined to reunite with his parents after they went missing from a long war against the evil magic force, Darknest. They left Gaby under the care of his grandparents as it was crucial for them to defeat Baroque, Darknest's leader. Their disappearance has become a huge mystery that nobody knows whether they are alive or not. Two years had passed on since this incident.
In Salvaria, an ultimate goal for a Mage (or Sage) is named a destiny. This goal can be as big as the Mage wishes it to be. And it can always change when it's necessary for the Mage. Gaby takes these teachings into fruition and makes it his destiny to find his parents once and for all. But will that ever change? He will embark on a journey where he tries to uncover the truth about his parents, as well as putting a stop to Darknest's plans.
There are many Mages/Sages with different qualities and attributes. Regardless of what those are, they exist thanks to Mana Energy (a source of magic in this world). For example, a Mage who relies on their physical prowess will have Mana Energy infused into that prowess, while a Mage who relies on mental prowess will utilise their magic to the fullest extent.
For the battle system, it is a standard turn battle system. (Utilising Visustella's STB System Plugin) This system is dependant on a party member's agility. Therefore, whenever agility buffs are given or a party member defends, they are guaranteed better speed for the next turn. There is also the use of the Exploit system, where a character is benefitted into another turn whenever they attack an enemy critically or based on their weakness.
For the party, there will be 31 permanent party members (Currently 16 are playable) There may be instances where the party will split up for certain occasions, temporary party members join for specific scenarios, and members that are fully required in the party until a specific period. Each party member has a skillset which will involve either Magic Skills (Magical Spells), Special Skills (Physical Actions) and Ultimate Skills (Skills spent on EP, Energy Points.)
Mage's Destiny takes small inspirations from RPGs I adore, such as Star Ocean, Final Fantasy, Lost Odyssey, and Infinite Undiscovery.
CHARACTERS
Gaby
Full Name: Gaby Aurotus
Mage of Stars
Age: 14
Height: 160cm/5ft3
Info: Gaby is a young boy who is polite and always determined. He was born into the bloodline of Mages and Sages of Stars. He cares for others and has a positive outlook on life, although he can be very naïve at times. After he is classified as a Mage, he idealises his destiny to search for his parents after they went missing from the war. The venture may not be easy for him, but he'll always remain hopeful for his fateful reunion.
Lala
Full Name: Lala Izumi
Mage of Flowers
Age: 14
Height: 155cm/5ft1
Info: Lala is a young girl who is cheerful and energetic. She is a great at encouraging others to do their best despite the odds. She is childhood friends with Gaby, and they end up reuniting and working together as Mages. While she enjoys going on adventures and battles, Lala has a goal remained secret to her friends. Will she be able to open up to them about it?
Bob
Full Name: Bob Makus
Mage of Thunder
Age: 16
Height: 175cm/5ft9
Info: Bob is a hot-headed boy who can be overconfident and brash at first, but deep down he can be kind. (If you impress him.) He is the younger twin brother to Elsi, who often chastises his misbehaviour and ensures he's more considerate. As a rebellious teenager, Bob always does what he wants, which can lead him to reckless situations and shows his lack of responsibility. He secretly wants to improve on his actions.
Elsi
Full Name: Elsi Makus
Mage of Love
Age: 16
Height: 168cm/5ft6
Info: Elsi is a kind girl who is respectful to her peers and remains a loving personality. She is the older twin sister to Bob, who remains protective to her if any unusual fellow gets in her way. Elsi is always well-mannered and easy going to new companions. She also has a deep love for magic and romance books. Her pure heart delivers great potential to her magic prowess.
Henry
Full Name: Henry Jones
Mage of Power
Age: 25
Height: 200cm/6ft7
Info: Henry is a man with a heart of gold and an extravagant spirit of a fighter. He usually becomes the talk of the town for his muscular physique and powerful strength. He plays the role of a big brother to most of his companions and has a close bond with his childhood friend, Axel. Henry aims to become stronger to find his true meaning of strength.
Lewis
Full Name: Lewis Zene
Mage of Music
Age: 18
Height: 181cm/5ft11
Info: Lewis is a young man who is calm, collected and has a huge love for music. You can always find him vowing to bring a symphony of celebration. He believes that music is an important factor that tells stories, express emotions, and brings people together. He aims to find a certain artifact which may be a cure to an unfortunate cause which affected his home town.
Naiaruru
Full Name: Naiaruru Tsurara
Mage of Ice
Age: 19
Height: 167cm/5ft6
Info: Naiaruru is a young woman who is the priestess of the Yukino Village. Her duty is to protect the village alongside her younger sister, Kitoruru and two companions, Kazeki and Kataruba. She is determined to fight for a world where peace will be restored and nature is kept safe. Naiaruru is well mannered and thoughtful of others in need of help.
CONCLUSION
Now the project itself is not perfect by any means, and there's still a long way to go with it too. But I'm happy that I'm introducing this, creating this project makes me happy too and I can't wait to showcase more of it in the future.
For now, I want to share some screenshots of the current progress with the game, just to give you an insight on what I'm working on.
CURRENT CREDITS
Plugins:
Visustella
Casper Gaming
TheoAllen
triacontane
nz_prism
Effekseer
Graphics:
Gotcha Gotcha Games
Yoji Ojima
Y-pot
DJ990J
NaosoX
hiddenone
ManuGamingCreations
Nowis-337
Gee-kun-soft
KOMODO
Avery
Yanfly
Sibetive
SkottyTV
whtdragon
Music:
Gotcha Gotcha Games
North Sound
YouFulca
Eclipzodiac
Others:
AkraticHuman