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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.
- Production
- 2 of 10 episodes complete
- dragonheartman
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Closeauthor=Zadok83Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Despite some of the game's issues which will eventually be addressed, I am glad you see potential.
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!
FYI there will be some sort of arcade in the future where you can revisit all of the game's minigames and puzzles from one location for prizes, etc. (Like Gold Saucer from FF7.)
I got to the end of the demo a little while ago. It was so much fun, and I'd love to see more! :)
The variety of sprite poses were really cute, and the puzzles and minigames were enjoyable too.
By the way, I think I found a small bug: I can heal a bleeding character for free by equipping and unequipping the Mindwrath essence instead of using the bandage on them.
The variety of sprite poses were really cute, and the puzzles and minigames were enjoyable too.
By the way, I think I found a small bug: I can heal a bleeding character for free by equipping and unequipping the Mindwrath essence instead of using the bandage on them.
author=MelkinoLeave it to RM2k--thanks for pointing this out! haha. I will likely think of some workaround eventually!
I got to the end of the demo a little while ago. It was so much fun, and I'd love to see more! :)
The variety of sprite poses were really cute, and the puzzles and minigames were enjoyable too.
By the way, I think I found a small bug: I can heal a bleeding character for free by equipping and unequipping the Mindwrath essence instead of using the bandage on them.
I'm really glad you liked it.
I came here to say that facebook is encouraging me to play this game.
unfortunately I now have a Mac and haven't touched any RPG makers in about 5 years. kind of a shame. I kind of miss it. but I wouldn't have the time now anyway.
I don't remember why I still post here, even.
what day is it?
unfortunately I now have a Mac and haven't touched any RPG makers in about 5 years. kind of a shame. I kind of miss it. but I wouldn't have the time now anyway.
I don't remember why I still post here, even.
what day is it?
That's awesome man. If you get bootcamp or something maybe you could play it? Or there's easy rpg in a couple years, haha. I've still got a lot to do.
Zephyr
1480
This game looks really similar to another one I tried a few years ago, but that one was named Dragon Heart.
Many of the details on this seem to match up, so I suppose it just made a title change.
Even your username seem to imply something. ;)
Many of the details on this seem to match up, so I suppose it just made a title change.
Even your username seem to imply something. ;)
Dragon Heart is just a myth!
Nah, I just changed the name so I could be a bit more original and nab a domain.
Nah, I just changed the name so I could be a bit more original and nab a domain.
Strangeluv
2444
I have this game on my computer. I'll give it a playthrough one of these days! Looks pretty rad, and I've heard good things!
Somaru
63
Meh, I was hoping that your download would have the music files in em... I love editing midis with FL Studio and making them into epicMP3s....
author=SomaruMe too! Email me and I'll send you any you're interested in editing.
Meh, I was hoping that your download would have the music files in em... I love editing midis with FL Studio and making them into epicMP3s....
Tyranos
250
Yo dragon. Nice to see your on RMN now. I still frequent SU though it's with my nephews account.
Jear77
0
how do you get through the catacombs? I may have an older version of the game where this is fixed. Also, what level do you have to be to defeat the dragon in the mountains, and who has to be in your party?
author=JusticelordThank you! Umm a couple months or so. Maybe Christmas? I'm not really sure. :<
easily my favorite indie rpg game whens the next update planned for
