MV - Titans of Illumia (15+hrs Non-Linear RPG)

Hopeless Dreamer · 2017-11-06T07:41:58+0900

Synopsis Explore the mysterious island of Illumia with it's many secrets and treasures. Non linear interactive gameplay allows you to choose how you play with different routes and endings. Progress is determined by the treasure you collect allowing you to clear obstacles and beat bosses without grinding. Summon abilities of fallen heroes by embracing the power of the contracts and possibly even brave the dark depths beneath the island! Story: Four strangers are brought together and given a second chance when the borders between life and death are tampered with. In doing so the world they knew now seems unfamiliar to them and they must overcome themselves in order to find the man responsible for their shared misfortune. This man with dark ambitions betrayed his kingdom and released four powerful titans that had enslaved humanity in times past. In the ensuing chaos he plans to rebuild the world for his own sake, one without death or suffering. Will you decide to confront the titans, prevent the dawn of a new world, or explore the island to uncover it's dark secrets? Features: Inspired by the early Zelda and Final Fantasy games, this game has a heavy emphasis on exploration and strategy. Your strategy in battle including whether to run or fight will determine the outcome of each battle and being unprepared for difficult encounters could be costly. Buy, craft or scavenge for equipment to keep upgrading your party. Collect recipe books and rare minerals to create equipment from the menu. Visit different stores across Illumia to find the best deals and exclusive items. Keep track of quests and achievements from the menu to track your progress. Over 40 quests to complete including a mark system for tracking challenging foes. Uses Yanfly's Charge Turn Battle plugin inspired from Final Fantasy 10 as a departure from typical turn based battles. Manipulate ally and enemy turns to create advantage in combat. Clear obstacles with swords, bombs, pickaxe, shovel, ocarina, lantern, and zephyr boots to explore dungeons and the overworld. You may even find random loot or new dungeons as a result! Each character has their own good and bad ending, completing each character arc grants a powerful exclusive accessory as well as several story changes. IMAGES/SCREENSHOTS Spoiler DOWNLOAD LINK v1.0.15 Spoiler http://www.mediafire.com/file/5s0663167t7464b/Titans of Illumia.rar CREDITS Spoiler This game wouldn't be possible without these wonderful people: Engine Degica RPG Maker MV Artwork Degica RPG Maker MV Mack- Custom Tilesets Akashics - Custom Battlers OCS - Spinning Coin Plugin Programmer Galv - Scrolling Credits Gameusguyus - Gameus Quest System Tinymine - Tiny Pop-up icon TheUnproPro - Achievements Menu Himeworks - Custom Death States - Perma State Ultima2876 - MVStripper (Removes un-used files) Special Thanks to Yanfly You and your community have created some great plugins! Core Engine Battle Engine CTB Battle System Animated Sideview Enemies Skill Core Message Core Shop Menu Core Equip Core Main Menu Manager Party System Item Synthesis Taunt Event Chase Player Instant Cast Victory Aftermath Action Sequence 1 Action Sequence 2 Hit Accuracy Counter Control Multiple Currencies This is the first project I've completed and I'm happy I get to put it out there for other people to play. I'd love to hear any community feedback in terms of what works and what I could have done better. Hope you check it out and have fun playing!

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Hopeless Dreamer

#81 Dec 24, 2017, 03:15 PM Source

@dnel57,
Thanks for the compliment :D! I can safely say I don't work for Squaresoft, though I can imagine the Final Fantasy inspirations are quite obvious here. I do like the idea for a max level of 10 with minimum gains so it doesn't encroach on the idea of the game in being non linear but gives players an option to grind if they want to. It would require a major overhaul as in the past I had used levels to manage skills when changing classes. The main issue would be time and testing for fair xp gains across encounters too but it's definitely something I'll consider or work on in the background.
Just out of curiosity, have you come across the Dark Mirror? It's a bit tucked away in the Spellsword Dungeon so I wouldn't be surprised if people didn't come across it early on. Currently it gives you the ability to rematch old bosses in exchange for shards that can be spent to boost your stats. Early game now I think about it could be quite repetitive as there won't be many bosses to choose from and rewards are a bit grindy.
I'm planning a few improvements for the area including getting a quest early on to hint at it's existence so with some enemy variety there do you think players would be happy with this change instead?
Hopeless Dreamer

#82 Dec 24, 2017, 03:19 PM Source

Thanks for letting me know, that's a bit of a relief but apologies for the crashes nonetheless.
I'm glad you're enjoying the game, thanks and have a Merry Christmas yourself!
dnel57

#83 Dec 25, 2017, 12:03 AM Source

Hopeless Dreamer said:
@dnel57,
Thanks for the compliment :D! I can safely say I don't work for Squaresoft, though I can imagine the Final Fantasy inspirations are quite obvious here. I do like the idea for a max level of 10 with minimum gains so it doesn't encroach on the idea of the game in being non linear but gives players an option to grind if they want to. It would require a major overhaul as in the past I had used levels to manage skills when changing classes. The main issue would be time and testing for fair xp gains across encounters too but it's definitely something I'll consider or work on in the background.
Just out of curiosity, have you come across the Dark Mirror? It's a bit tucked away in the Spellsword Dungeon so I wouldn't be surprised if people didn't come across it early on. Currently it gives you the ability to rematch old bosses in exchange for shards that can be spent to boost your stats. Early game now I think about it could be quite repetitive as there won't be many bosses to choose from and rewards are a bit grindy.
I'm planning a few improvements for the area including getting a quest early on to hint at it's existence so with some enemy variety there do you think players would be happy with this change instead?

Haven't found that yet (spellsword). Not sure where that particular area is.
Still places to go.
I know that, although it is non-linear, the are items needed to clear the way to different areas, which almost amounts to levels in a way.
I will keep plodding along and would have no problem starting from the beginning when the final fixes are in.
Enjoy your Holiday. After some reading, I have been there as soon as I got the shovel. Just haven't finished it.
Gianma

#84 Dec 28, 2017, 10:19 PM Source

I need help with 2 quest:
I have to find the lich for the hunter quest and I don't know how to open the door for the spirit of the sea
Hopeless Dreamer

#85 Dec 29, 2017, 01:45 AM Source

@Gianmher,
No probs, Lich is a bomb cave just on the outskirts of elfheim.
Which door? If you go back to aquaria through the hermits cave a new cave should be there along the way.
Happy hunting!
BillyBobJones

#86 Dec 29, 2017, 05:12 AM Source

Holy Moly, I've FINALLY 100% your game as far as I know, and yes that does mean I've defeated your final final FINAL boss. Although I did cheesed the hell out of that boss by grinding out the Dark Mirror till I had 999 on every stat and 9,999 health. Either way, I loved the game and every aspect and mechanic of it. If you were to make another rpg game I would play it start to finish just like this one. Love your work, keep doing what you're doing.
Gianma

#87 Dec 29, 2017, 08:53 PM Source

I've reached Darkholme not from the jacob's route and in the dark mirror jacob was available even if I didn't beat him; is this a bug or not?
Another thing: the quest "an uneasy feeling"...I don't know what I have to do
Hopeless Dreamer

#88 Dec 30, 2017, 12:33 AM Source

@Gianmher,
It isn't a bug but due to sequencing I'll likely change it as it doesn't make a ton of sense...
It's a bit of an extra super boss I've thrown in as a bit of a challenge (An Uneasy Feeling). There's a grave in the woodland plains east of Galadria. There should now be access to a room below. Also congrats on beating the game!
Hopeless Dreamer

#89 Dec 30, 2017, 12:38 AM Source

@BillyBobJones,
Glad you enjoyed the game. That's fantastic that you enjoyed it enough to try it all out, thanks for playing!

It's always nice reading feedback and it's a great motivator too, so thanks also for stopping by and letting me know how you got on. :D
sergio150489

#90 Dec 30, 2017, 11:36 AM Source

where find 14 hunter skill?
Gianma

#91 Dec 30, 2017, 09:08 PM Source

Thanks for the help. I had a try with that buddy in the grave. It seems that I have a looong training to do.
Also, I have another bug for you:
After I had encounter Fear, every time that I face a enemy everywhere, will be play the Fear's music battle. Can you check out, please? It's very annoying X(
Hopeless Dreamer

#92 Dec 31, 2017, 12:39 AM Source

@sergio150489,
There should be a notepad file along with the game to let you know which monsters have the skills.
Once you obtain a Hunter contract you can use the 'observe' skill on those enemies and learn it yourself. Hope that helps.
Hopeless Dreamer

#93 Dec 31, 2017, 12:42 AM Source

@Gianmher,
Ah thanks for letting me know, I'll fix that for next update. Sorry about that, that does sound annoying tbh.
dnel57

#94 Dec 31, 2017, 10:49 AM Source

Hats off to Billy Bob. I guess I'll have to roll up my sleeves and quit whining.
sergio150489

#95 Jan 1, 2018, 05:30 PM Source

Thanks for the help. where find mist fiend?
Hopeless Dreamer

#96 Jan 2, 2018, 05:55 PM Source

@dnel57
I wouldn't call it whining tbh. Your opinion is perfectly valid too. Hearing different opinions helps give me an idea of what people expect from the game and where I can improve too.
Hopeless Dreamer

#97 Jan 2, 2018, 05:58 PM Source

@sergio150489,

No probs, happy to help. Mist fiend is in the south-east corner of the map, you'll need the Ocarina to reach it which can be obtained in the Dark Woods to the east portion of the map.
granny steph

#98 Jan 6, 2018, 09:38 PM Source

I am in the bandit mine - please will someone tell me where the pickaxe is please.
in the dwarf mine further along, where are the tools in there please.

I am so confused and have been stuck for so long now. Playing the knight character first.
Hopeless Dreamer

#99 Jan 7, 2018, 12:10 AM Source

granny steph said:
I am in the bandit mine - please will someone tell me where the pickaxe is please.
in the dwarf mine further along, where are the tools in there please.

I am so confused and have been stuck for so long now. Playing the knight character first.

The pickaxe was originally in the bandit mine but is now in the dwarven mine in a room which is blocked until after the prologue. This is mainly as the pickaxe opens up a few areas which could allow sequence breaking for some story sections.

Apologies for any confusion.
granny steph

#100 Jan 7, 2018, 12:30 PM Source

So does this mean I cannot break any rocks or dig up anything while in the STORY game?