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9.0.0b - February 1, 2013
Synopsis
In Starless Umbra, you play as Andoru in a quest to attempt to return home to save your sister after bandits raid your village. This simple task complicates itself quickly, as a strange phenomenon leaves you not only away from your village, but with little direction in a completely new continent.
As you travel, you'll learn the people around you aren't what they seem, and ties begin forming between yourself and others as your past is revealed. Unfortunately, no one can answer the simple question: "how do I get back home to save my sister?"
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9.0.0b - February 1, 2013
Synopsis
In Starless Umbra, you play as Andoru in a quest to attempt to return home to save your sister after bandits raid your village. This simple task complicates itself quickly, as a strange phenomenon leaves you not only away from your village, but with little direction in a completely new continent.
As you travel, you'll learn the people around you aren't what they seem, and ties begin forming between yourself and others as your past is revealed. Unfortunately, no one can answer the simple question: "how do I get back home to save my sister?"
http://www.starlessumbra.com/
http://www.twitter.com/starlessumbra
http://www.facebook.com/starlessumbra
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Starless Umbra 9.0.0b Released!
dragonheartman
6 post(s)- 02/04/2013 03:38 AM
In addition to the prologue, the game download here on RMN now includes Chapter One.
I'm actually not sure what people will think of this release; I've gotten no external feedback on it at all. I will say that it's more in-line with the original vision of the game that was poorly-executed with the first release of chapter one back in 2004ish. There's still plenty of room for improvement, but I promised to release something today so it's here.
The game plays through about the first 15-20% of the storyline. Enhancements have been made to the game's battle system, graphics, and UI. As I move forward with the releases I'm hoping to convert more and more of the graphics to original assets.
Gameplay-wise, this is everything you'd expect from Starless Umbra. Chapter One has one of my favorite mini-games, the revised mine carts.
The revised skill and equipment will also play more of an active role as character customization improves with several new pieces of gear. This, combined with some of the enhancements to the battle system should make for some interesting battle mechanics that are barely beginning to scratch the surface of what's to come.
Thanks kindly for your support. It's been a bumpy ride but I appreciate your interest in this project more than ever.
I'm actually not sure what people will think of this release; I've gotten no external feedback on it at all. I will say that it's more in-line with the original vision of the game that was poorly-executed with the first release of chapter one back in 2004ish. There's still plenty of room for improvement, but I promised to release something today so it's here.
The game plays through about the first 15-20% of the storyline. Enhancements have been made to the game's battle system, graphics, and UI. As I move forward with the releases I'm hoping to convert more and more of the graphics to original assets.
Gameplay-wise, this is everything you'd expect from Starless Umbra. Chapter One has one of my favorite mini-games, the revised mine carts.
The revised skill and equipment will also play more of an active role as character customization improves with several new pieces of gear. This, combined with some of the enhancements to the battle system should make for some interesting battle mechanics that are barely beginning to scratch the surface of what's to come.
Thanks kindly for your support. It's been a bumpy ride but I appreciate your interest in this project more than ever.
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I'm several hours in now. Really great game. The story has me intrigued..can't wait to see how things play out.
RedAkerston
73
I'm a couple hours in. The battle system leaves me wanting more than attack button mashing, but otherwise i am enjoying it. :)
Studio Zytharros
153
Tasty. Very tasty game. Like lemon meringue pie... Or pizza. Or sushi. I definitely recommend it.
@RedAkerston I feel your pain. FYI I'm programming the CBS last. ;)
Nonetheless, please enjoy the rest of the game. Autobattle is there so don't be ashamed to use it for the current releases.
Nonetheless, please enjoy the rest of the game. Autobattle is there so don't be ashamed to use it for the current releases.
comment=35402I gotta challenge myself. Also if I don't finish this there won't be a CBS. by that logic I'd like to think of this as a little different than your average CBS game because:
another CBS game. oh dear.
-it will be finished
-it will be thought out
-it will also be finished
pengume
0
Hey started playing this game last night. Really like all the mini games. However I found a bug when I was playing the mine cart game. I am not sure when It actually happened but I fell to the bottom of the level and instead of it transporting me back to the beginning with a loss of 30 coins instead I could control the cart and float around and gather all the coins up. This was kinda cool at first, but after I finished and then went back to try it again. It was the same thing I couldn't fall off I just floated oncE I got to the bottom. And then I noticed when I went to try one more time that the main charachter said something alot loud Like "Boo Yeah" or "hell yeah" I can't really remember, SO I went to save my game and saved over my file but right as I saved I saw that my levels were all the way up to Level 99 . Oops I am not sure why but that is what I did leading up to it. also I progressed throught the game a little bit until I got the next playable character and noticed she was also level 99. I really like your game alot and was wondering if you could send me a save file right before or after that spot so I continue enjoying this game. I don't really want to play the game at level 99 the whole time kinda takes the fun away from it you know what I mean?
Thanks!
Thanks!
You entered the cheat code for max levels somehow. :)
I'll hook you up. And yes that has been fixed but I appreciate the comment! I can message you a save file but it might be faster for you to just restart; that's pretty early in the game. ;)
I'll hook you up. And yes that has been fixed but I appreciate the comment! I can message you a save file but it might be faster for you to just restart; that's pretty early in the game. ;)
pengume
0
Lol that is hilarious I am good at those kind of things,
Yeah I got a bunch of stuff to do today, but later tonight I'll just restart If you don't get back to me, plus it'll be fun to do the knife throwing mini game again (That was awesome I hope it happens again!). but not the emoticon one =( lol
Oh I just thought of something, if it was a cheat code is it reversible? And if not would you be willing to PM it to me so I don't "accidentally" enter it in again?
Again Thanks for making this game I have really enjoyed all of its components This game so far is bad ass!
Yeah I got a bunch of stuff to do today, but later tonight I'll just restart If you don't get back to me, plus it'll be fun to do the knife throwing mini game again (That was awesome I hope it happens again!). but not the emoticon one =( lol
Oh I just thought of something, if it was a cheat code is it reversible? And if not would you be willing to PM it to me so I don't "accidentally" enter it in again?
Again Thanks for making this game I have really enjoyed all of its components This game so far is bad ass!
Ginseng_Tea
61
dragonheartman, I have been following you since the earlier versions of Starless Umbra. I must say, your game was once riddled with mediocrity and has since transcended to the ranks of one of the most enjoyable RM games out there.
and this is because of your ability to take criticism, change your ways, and adapt. Your game is a testament to true potential.
I salute you.
and this is because of your ability to take criticism, change your ways, and adapt. Your game is a testament to true potential.
I salute you.
zaeran
140
Dragonheartman, I have recently downloaded the latest edition of starless umbra after realizing that it is the same as Dragonheart. I was wondering if it is possible to transfer save files from the previous game to the new one, or is everything different?
****SPOILER ALERT****
I had just finished the infiltration of the WOLF headquarters and I had gotten clydan and renee back.
****SPOILER END****
is everything the same storywise until this point?
****SPOILER ALERT****
I had just finished the infiltration of the WOLF headquarters and I had gotten clydan and renee back.
****SPOILER END****
is everything the same storywise until this point?
author=zaeranSaves for ch5+ should be compatible, but I have a new release coming in less than a week. If you enjoy the game and don't mind starting over, I think the experience is much better as a lot of the storyline has changed (especially if you are still playing Dragon Heart.)
Dragonheartman, I have recently downloaded the latest edition of starless umbra after realizing that it is the same as Dragonheart. I was wondering if it is possible to transfer save files from the previous game to the new one, or is everything different?
****SPOILER ALERT****
I had just finished the infiltration of the WOLF headquarters and I had gotten clydan and renee back.
****SPOILER END****
is everything the same storywise until this point?
Thanks for checking this out. I appreciate it.
Stedar
1555
author=dragonheartman
Saves for ch5+ should be compatible, but I have a new release coming in less than a week. If you enjoy the game and don't mind starting over, I think the experience is much better as a lot of the storyline has changed (especially if you are still playing Dragon Heart.)
Thanks for checking this out. I appreciate it.
So the release date has now been announced ;)
Nax591
29
Wow, this was great. Especially b/c you did it with RPG Maker 2003. Knife dueling is sweet.
While in the Prologue though are you supposed to randomly level up in Stamina 5 times? It happened while I was in the cave, and I pressed shift and 'Z' or 'X' at the same time and I started leveling up in Stamina. I thought maybe the game did it on purpose so I could leap over the first gap. What's the verdict?
While in the Prologue though are you supposed to randomly level up in Stamina 5 times? It happened while I was in the cave, and I pressed shift and 'Z' or 'X' at the same time and I started leveling up in Stamina. I thought maybe the game did it on purpose so I could leap over the first gap. What's the verdict?
author=dragonheartmanauthor=zaeranSaves for ch5+ should be compatible, but I have a new release coming in less than a week. If you enjoy the game and don't mind starting over, I think the experience is much better as a lot of the storyline has changed (especially if you are still playing Dragon Heart.)
Dragonheartman, I have recently downloaded the latest edition of starless umbra after realizing that it is the same as Dragonheart. I was wondering if it is possible to transfer save files from the previous game to the new one, or is everything different?
****SPOILER ALERT****
I had just finished the infiltration of the WOLF headquarters and I had gotten clydan and renee back.
****SPOILER END****
is everything the same storywise until this point?
Thanks for checking this out. I appreciate it.
So it's been almost a week ( 6 days ) is the demo soming out soon?, im anxious to try this game out but i dont want to restart then so i prefer to wait till the newest version is out for your mentioned reasons in your post.
Zadok83
85
This game is GREAT! It's definitely among the best RPGs I've ever played, indie or mainstream. The minigames are so fun, but it's a shame that there are some you can't play but once. The game isn't finished yet and it has HUGE potential from what I've seen. I was sad to see "To be continued" but I know that the best is yet to come. I can't wait until this game is finally completed!
