Hello everyone! I know it's a bit early to do this, as I don't even have the post-contest version up (though it's coming soon!), but I can't seem to get the thought of a sequel out of my mind, so I thought I'd talk about it. Keep in mind that these are purely ideas at this point and nothing's been decided for sure.
-As for the engine, I can't decide if I should keep it in 2k3 or "jump ship" to Ace. I vastly prefer Ace's flexibility, and it would let me do a CTB system rather than a ATB system. I think that I could still use the 2000/2003 graphics with it (of course they'd need some tweaking to fit).
-I'm contemplating commissioning an artist for facesets for the sequel, especially if I go the Ace route. That way I can have a range of emotions for each character (and I won't be stretching the 2000 or 2k3 faces to fit with Ace if I go that direction) and they can look somewhat distinct from every other 2000/2k3 faceset-using game.
-The game would take place mostly on the SpaceTime-Cube Death-Maze. I'm considering the H.E.A.R.T. team getting captured and losing their gear and upgrades (so I could do all new stuff with Maelym and LR-388) and they have to work with a new fourth character to save the Space Prince and escape.
What do you think? Keep in mind that this isn't something I'm going to start on right away; I just wanted to get my thoughts down and see what everyone thinks ^_^