Without RTP:
http://rpgmaker.net/games/3916/downloads/4075/
With RTP:
http://rpgmaker.net/games/3916/downloads/4152/

"Another update already!?" I'm sure you're asking. Well, yes. But it's a big one! It's also for Vagabond's one month anniversary after being released! It's a culmination of all the helpful feedback I've received. If you've skipped some of the previous versions, now is the time to update. It will also likely be the last update for quite a while, so don't worry about that! So what does this new version contain?


~Version 2.0 Improvements~

TP System Overhaul: I can't count the number of times people have complained about the default method of setting a random amount for TP every battle. And quite frankly, I didn't like it either. Fortunately, I found a script by Elise_Chan from the RMW forums which allows more control over TP. Now TP will be set to 10 at the start of every battle. Hopefully that will make everyone who didn't like the TP system at least a little happier.

Skill Cost Madness: Some of the MP and TP costs for skills were just a bit to high to be useful. Some skills even had costs for both without the player knowing(by accident). The costs of many skills have been lowered, and any hidden MP costs have been removed.

No Evasion: Vagabond was meant to have no evasion for attacks, meaning no misses(unless certain skills are used). I applied this for enemies, removing all of their evasion, but forgot to do the same for the player's characters. Now the player's characters' evasion is at 0, like the enemies'. Sorry for those who liked the random strokes of luck!

Map Hi-jinks: The map that was posted on this site and the one in-game wasn't exactly accurate. It was drawn before many of the zones were even completed, after all! The map has now been updated to better portray the actual geography of the areas.


~More Thanks~

I already thanked Scinaya and Indrah in my last blog post for their awesome fanart and review, respectively. There are more people that I need to thank, however.

Bigtime, for being the one tester that actually came through. Most of my testers kind of just...quit, some without even telling me. Bigtime was about the only one who actually helped me at all. So, thank you!

Karsuman, for providing crucial feedback for one of the game's earliest versions. It was his advice that really helped the game improve to what it's become now. It will also help me as I dive into my next game! Thanks Karsu, and I hope you keep playing!

NicoB, for his hilarious Let's Try videos. 'Nuff said. I just hope he continues them soon! The game has improved so much since then, haha.

The players of Vagabond, for well, playing it! Seriously, I was not expecting this game to be as popular as it is. You guys rock, whether you like the game or not!


Welp, that's about it for this update. Thanks for reading this and stuff! Have a great New Year!

Hello everyone! I've just uploaded a new version of Vagabond as well as a patch that will bring everyone else's downloads up to date. It's a pretty minor update, since no game breaking bugs have been reported as of yet. Yay! :D


If you wish to download the new version in it's entirety, here is the link:
http://rpgmaker.net/games/3916/downloads/4075/

If you've already downloaded Vagabond and just need the patch, here is that link:
http://rpgmaker.net/games/3916/downloads/4116/


The instructions for installing the patch are listed in that link, so refer to them if you need help. Here are the minor updates in this patch:
- The AGI stats of some of the early enemies have been lowered, making for easier fleeing and easier battles in general.
- All of your monster partner's regular attacks' TP costs have been lowered to 5, meaning less guarding.

Basically, you could probably get away with not installing this particular patch at all. But these changes, especially the second one, are things that a lot of players have been asking for. If you want those changes, then download the patch.


As a side note, thanks to everyone who has tried this game! I didn't imagine it would get so many downloads in just three weeks!

Elnia's Tower is the seventh and final zone of Vagabond. When you first enter the area from North Gate, it might not seem like much. Just a mostly empty field of flowers with nothing to do. However, at the northern edge of the area, and of Granti itself, lies a tower that no one can seem to enter.




Only when the six fiends of the other areas are defeated can one enter Elnia's Tower. Inside, the final challenge awaits...




However, is this the full story? Or is there something more sinister hidden in the tower? Or will the secret of Granti as well as your monster ally be revealed? Only the power of the sages can determine that.

Marala Lake is the fifth zone of Vagabond. It's something of a paradise for the denizens of Granti, considering there are very few monsters around and the lake is a great place to hang out. However, to traverse the lake one must have a raft of some sort. There's one guy who can hook you up, though he's a bit strange...




Fario here has a raft (as well as a few great augments!) up for trade, but he's not looking for just any old item. He wants Lucky Medals. These medals don't appear until you talk to Fario for the first time, but once you do you'll be able to find one in each zone except for the last. You only need one for the raft though, which you can use to reach the Crystal Cavern.





This dungeon is the bulk of the Marala Lake zone, and yes, it has ice sliding puzzles. It's also home to the Furnace Orb item, which allows you heat up certain rooms, melting the ice, allowing progression with the raft or by other means.





Next up is Sentia Jungle!

I plan to have Vagabond finished up by September 4, 2012. Then it's off to the testers. While they're doing their thing, I'll be adding a lot of crap to this game page that I should have added during development. That's the gist of things, but check below to see more details as well as a *cough*tentativereleasedate.*cough* :D

~Release Date~


~Game Page Stuff~


~Stuff To Do~


~Testing~