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Post by MegaTuga on Aug 7, 2017 10:48:57 GMT -5
First things first: I don't have any means of buying anything online that isn't on Steam because gift cards. But that's just me. And I don't want you to think about it too much. Now my real opinion is... yes! Go for it! The game's already very it's own thing with several different ways to fight, explore and play. I would still prefer the twin sisters mechanic though, if that is possible. I really don't think anyone would be mad at you for doing that and many many games have begun as fangames. Take Undertale for example. It was originally a Mother fangame based of a romhack of the same author.
It might just give you some more work since you will have to remove virtually every piece of visual data to avoid using Legends textures but you don't so much thus far, I bet it will be a cinch. As a one-man-army, this project went trough so much that I believe you deserve some more credit than just doing a game from scratch based of another game. I wish you the best of luck!
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Post by lvtion on May 16, 2018 13:04:56 GMT -5
Sorry I'm late.
I think opening a patreon for something like this would be super cool as well.
That along with TLT, both would be something I wouldn't mind pitching in a few bucks a month to see it progress.
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Post by Rockman Striker on Sept 24, 2018 9:00:10 GMT -5
Hello there! Long time no see! You probably have already read or guessed it, but this project has been inactive for quite some time, I've actually declared it dead some time ago, but something wasn't right, I've always felt the need to do some kind of memorial before burying it completely, it's my way to close the loop, all those years of work will not be lost just like that, it's not right for me. So I remembered that I hid some Easter eggs in the last couple of builds that (I believe) nobody found yet, so I decided that it'll be fun to make a little Easter Egg hunt, in September. What's the reward for finding it, you ask? Well, nothing less than the whole folder containing every file of the project, including 3D models, textures, sprites, audio samples, artwork, scripts and .blend files so you can do whatever you want with them: use them for your projects, maybe learn how I made the game; it's up to you to decide what to do with them. So, where to begin? You can download the last published build of the game from Sky Pirate Arcade, or directly from my DropBox in case you don't have it already: www.dropbox.com/sh/ubts6zuisydk4je/AACTeGmQ469L6-6-9XmkrqdRa?dl=0(The links should be virus free but scan them just in case if you're not sure.) Once you've extracted the files from the Balfura build, you can find a rather suspiciously looking file, it will give you the hint of what are you looking for. But we will begin the hunt in the Amistal build instead, as it is easier to find the Easter egg there. The event "TMS: Last challenge" will begin right now, you have one week to search for the Easter egg (this one is ridiculously easy to find, you just have to think outside the box to find it) once you find it and you get real close to it, take a screenshot and post it here, only then I will give the second hint to look for the other one. This is a community event so you are encouraged to share your findings with the others so you can team up for the next round (you will need a lot of help for that one), the prize will be available for everyone after all. So, do you think you have what it takes to solve the puzzle and find both Easter eggs? Please join me in the last event and help me close this loop that's really important for me. I hope you have as much fun as I had while replaying this project that's so close to my heart. Good luck!
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Post by xinus22 on Sept 27, 2018 9:55:03 GMT -5
That's... actually kinda interesting. i already tried the Amistal build. but besides collecting all 10 symbols (why 3 of them are out of bounds by the way?) haven't found anything interesting.
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Post by xinus22 on Sept 27, 2018 10:23:29 GMT -5
Actually. i take my words back. just found this happy little boi. he was blocked by an invisible wall but walls around it actually didn't had collision it wasn't a problem to reach him.
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Post by Rockman Striker on Sept 27, 2018 11:54:01 GMT -5
Congratulations! You found the first servbot, I wonder how did you managed to go out of bounds? Did you found a weak spot between two boundaries and forced through? Or did you used the jumping exploit?
I will post the next hint this Sunday so you all can begin searching for the next servbot in the Balfura build, or you can try to find it for yourself, just let me warn you, this one is actually harder to find as there are multiple steps to follow.
To tell you the truth, I had already forgotten how to get the second egg so it took me almost 3 hours to get it again, but it was really fun, I felt like I was playing a game made by another person.
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Post by xinus22 on Sept 28, 2018 8:55:06 GMT -5
Actually i discovered it by accident when i was trying to collect that one symbol that's on the highest buiding that sits in the corner. when you stand on it you can just jump on top of one of invisible walls and slide on the thing to go out of bounds. i was looking into Balfura build. but besides this suspicious little place that is hidden inside a wall i haven't found anything of interest.
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Post by Rockman Striker on Sept 30, 2018 18:46:14 GMT -5
You're going in the right direction, that little hallway is in fact the entrance of a small maze out of bounds, it will become visible as you're walking through it. To find the next hallway tough, you'll have to use some little tricks and exploits involving holding the jump key to bounce higher, performing Yuna's melee combo mid-air to gain a little more height and lots of patience.
I'll guide you through once you reach the invisible platforms.👍
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Post by xinus22 on Oct 1, 2018 10:12:43 GMT -5
I don't know how many hours i spent on this. but there ya go. seriously for a room that initially just looks like a big box there is a ton of stuff hidden in it. (what is this model anyways?) it mentioned something about some kind of prize. which is i guess is kinda obsolete but i'm just curious what the prize was?
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Post by Rockman Striker on Oct 1, 2018 18:45:12 GMT -5
seriously for a room that initially just looks like a big box there is a ton of stuff hidden in it. Yeah, I had fun adding stuff that probably only a few people would find but when I replayed it recently I figured it would be cool to make it public, I guess I will also make a walkthrough video just for fun someday. (what is this model anyways?) It's a "prototype" Prototype Anthro Unit NPC, it's a little rough around the edges because she was never finished, but I decided to use her because it looked kinda spooky. it mentioned something about some kind of prize. which is i guess is kinda obsolete but i'm just curious what the prize was? It was part of an event I made here and in Facebook involving the time trial tests in that build, there was an extra reward for the one who could find her, the winner would get the VIP tester status, his name in the credits, a custom NPC and some other stuff. Sadly, no one took the time to search for it. BTW, Bowen Aero was the winner of that event. And now, I have good and bad news for you: More info in the next post.
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Post by Rockman Striker on Oct 1, 2018 18:48:26 GMT -5
(Sorry for the double posting, but for some reason Tapatalk app won't let me write everything in a single post)
The good news is that you finally found her! The bad news is that you still have to find another servbot to win this event. That NPC will lead you in the right direction. (Check the screenshot she took)
Good luck!
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Post by xinus22 on Oct 2, 2018 6:32:01 GMT -5
I KNEW that big platform was there for a reason! actually. when i was getting the first easter egg i didn't understand that the elevator to the ceiling needs to be activated with both Yuna and Sera. so i instead i just jumped on top of celing by using Yuna's jump glitch. and then when i got there i jumped out of bounds to this big platform. but since i didn't activate the easter egg servbot wasn't here.
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Post by Rockman Striker on Oct 7, 2018 22:32:35 GMT -5
I'm sorry for the delay on the reply, but you actually found the Easter egg faster than I expected. Congratulations Xinus! you found both easter eggs, as I promised I will make available the whole folder containing every file used in the project, so you and everyone else can use them in your own projects. As a bonus for completing the quest all by yourself and doing it in record time I decided to also make available the files I used for the site when it was online, you can find some artwork and extras like these weird digital collectible cards I was planning to release some day: You can find the links for the files in the very first post of this thread. It was a long journey, but it was the kind of journey that you actually enjoy and learn lots of new and cool stuff, I believe that I somehow accomplished my goals with this project, I learned 3D modelling, programming, animation and lots of other stuff, all by myself and the help of internet and most importantly, the feedback I got from you guys was greatly appreciated, without it I could never had improved my skills the way I did. I hope that this project would serve as a reference for fellow game creators so they can know what to do and what not to do with their projects. I'm currently working on the basis for a new project, and I hope to receive the same kind and honest feedback all of you gave me throughout all these last years. Big changes in the way I develop content are coming, and although it's a bit scary for me, I'm decided to try my best. Please wish me good luck! Thanks for everything.
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Post by Dashe on Oct 8, 2018 0:38:15 GMT -5
Good luck! Let me know if you need any voices for whatever projects lie ahead!
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