OBLIC'S PROFILE

I'm sure there is a thread about this somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it. I have had this problem for quite some time, but have found a really crappy work around, namely restarting my computer, which has allowed me to ignore it this long.

The issue: every so often while playing an RM game (it's happened in 2k3, XP, and think VX games as well) the cancel key (no matter where it is mapped) will stop working. The only way to get it to work is to put the game in windowed mode, press the cancel key, click off screen, and then click back on screen. This allows it to work ONCE. A more long term fix is to restart my computer, but it inevitably happens again after a random amount of time.

I know other people have had this issue (thanks to Google), but I haven't seen anyone resolve it. I feel like we have a much greater pool to draw from here, so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance!

So... I may have screwed myself, but I'm not sure yet.

Hoo boy... I have a strong feeling I'm one of the not-so-good sidequest characters...

First of all, I was shocked to find out (today) that Vacant Sky was going commercial. Shows how much I pay attention, considering I have been subbed to it for well over a year. Second, I was floored to find out that it raised twenty grand! Granted, the few minutes of the game that I actually played seemed pretty sound, but I don't think I'd pay money for it. I was looking forward to an updated version of the game (promised over a year ago, at that point for free), but now I really don't care.

I just watched the trailer, and I completely agree with the shock and awe that people are experiencing. Not with what it shows, but the fact that people actually donated money to this thing! I recently tried to support a project that had to do with a Newgrounds mini series (not trying to promote it, just an anecdote), which was only asking for 30k. I know this is more, but the effort that went into making this thing was INSANE!! Animatronic puppets (I think...), live actors, incredible CGI, etc., etc. ... and the thing FAILED to meet its mark! This... this is kind of a sad "peek" into an above average RM game, whose best feature is the voice acting. And it SUCCEEDS?!

Don't get me wrong, if you can advertise something to a group of people well enough to make a handful of cash, all the power to you. I'm just amazed.

Also, on a mildly related note, the dude that is making VS... is kind of a dick. Although this has little to do with the project itself, it just makes it all the more surprising it got the funding. You would think you would need to be a likable and charismatic person to get the kind of green he was asking for to make this game. I guess this can be summed up with a simple phrase, coming from one of the worlds biggest dicks: "Assholes finish first." - Tucker Max. (If anyone is curious about how this guy is a dick, go through his post history. A great example of his impatient, entitled, arrogant dickatude, read his Forever's End review, if it still exists.)

I do feel a bit bad for putting a project like this down. It's usually nice to see an indie developer succeed when there are so many lame ass games that are now flooding the market. But when such a shoddy job is done showcasing it, the final product barely promises to do anything new or amazing, and the developer is a douche, the bad feeling seems to wash away, leaving only a mildly stale taste of discomfort. Plus, I'm pretty sure the admins won't like this post very much either...

Sorry if it seems like I'm stealing your thunder by piling on, TFT, but I was just as floored as you were to hear about this whole thing.

EDIT: Okay, I was just informed that the original series is still being redone for free, and that this is a new game (a prequel) to said game. My opinion still stands. Actually, in a lot of ways, I'm even more annoyed to find out that it is set in the same setting as something that is already available. There are already way too many prequels and sequels and parallel stories already existing in this world...

A great example of a game maker that could write a great story (albeit short), release it and do it all over again is none other than Lys86. Even though he never finished his most known work "A Blurred Line", he has a handful of other really entertaining games that are all pretty unique.

...now I'm rambling... bottom line, this is nuts.

Ok, I tried to look through this pretty thoroughly, but I couldn't find a post that mentions a bug where the skill book item disappears after you get Krysta! Please help!

EDIT: Never mind, it's only a temporary thing...