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Aetherion is a roleplaying game created in one month for the 2011 RMN Summer Games Competition. The contest’s theme was Surrealism.


What is it about?

The world of Aetherion is a strange place where dreams and reality are closely intertwined. The world is periodically threatened by Raythe, bizarre otherworldly entities that prey upon humanity’s weaknesses and fears. To protect the world from the threat of Raythe, the ARC Institute was founded, to study and protect against the Aether, the mysterious realm from which Raythe originate.

Take on the role of Edan, a new initiate at the ARC Institute, as he learns the secrets of the Aether and takes up his mission to protect the world from the looming nightmares that threaten it.

Credits

Giving credit where it's due:

1. Rei-: for some awesome music!
2. heisenman: VX Tileset edits
3. Whitecat: Extra icons

Latest Blog

Dimensions of 2 or 3?

This is a question we've long been pondering, and we've done a prototyping on both sides of the spectrum.

I want to ditch RPG Maker because of resolution limitations more than anything else.
Krisanna (artist) wants to ditch it because she's not good at spriting; environments in particular.

So we started working in 3D, and we've gone through a lot of tests, iterations, and prototype games (BoutallesTogether, Death Wish, even Ginger) to make stronger and better tools and learn our limitations, capabilities, and tools.

After several iterations we came up a 3D model design we liked and built it so it animates well:






So why 3D for a hobby game? Because we don't want to keep it a hobby game. I'd like to Kickstart and eventually sell the project.

While I enjoy making games and can do it in my spare time for fun, for Krisanna this is work - and as such is mentally exhausting.

So we need to either making money on some of these projects or she has to get a part-time job to help deal with the medical bills and costs of finding a residence in the city we moved to for my job.

The best solution to us seemed to be to do a commercial project. An unpleasant decision for me.

Trying to Kickstart or sell an RPG Maker game just felt... childish? Inappropriate? But I've seen a lot of successful people using it - people who aren't making junk games (though there are plenty of those.) So maybe keeping it 2D and in RM is a possibility?

So the questions we're pondering and would like some input on:
1. Do you think RM is okay to use and go commercial with?
1. Should we go with 2D or 3D?
  • Completed
  • Anaryu
  • Krisanna
    Solitayre
  • Happy (Other)
  • RPG Maker VX
  • RPG
  • 08/25/2011 12:10 AM
  • 06/29/2023 06:12 PM
  • 08/31/2011
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Posts

author=Anaryu
author=slashphoenix
That character model looks great, Anaryu! I'm excited to see what other people can whip up with Unity
Then go check out: http://rpgmaker.net/games/5708/ :)


I played that game. Gotta say, it took me longer then I'd care to admit to figure out how to play. Not sure how many of the issues I had could have been prevented by paying better attention to the tutorial though...

What I'd really like to know, is if there's a new and improved playable demo on the horizon (or released sometime after my last check in at 3-8-12)
So far, I hate this game. The monsters are way too powerful and the battle system is just crap. And no matter how many times I try, I cannot beat the boss in the Aether. So far, I'm not impressed. I will be avoiding Anaryu games. Games are supposed to be fun, not "OH MY GOD I WANT TO PUT MY FIST THROUGH MY F'ING SCREEN!!!!"

And no, I'm not a great gamer, I'm a casual gamer. Out of all the games to come from this weekend's RPG Maker bundle on humblebundle, Skyborn was the only good game out of it. Star-Stealing Prince, Legionwood, In Search of Immortality, this game. All crap. Need to work on balancing fights there.
Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
I didn't even know this game was in the Humble Bundle until you posted.

Sorry you didn't enjoy it! Your reaction certainly isn't common. If you are having trouble with monsters, healing and buff/debuff abilities are very powerful, especially ones that raise your character's spirit.

For the Aether boss, Pride, you need destroy the spotlight and then focus your attacks on the tiny, squatting figure. Don't attack the shadow, although putting attack debuffs on him is quite useful. Hope this helps!
Well, I decided to post a video review on youtube for this game after doing a Let's Play through it.

Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
Thanks for the review and the LP! You'll be happy to know that one of the first things Anaryu implemented in the remake was that combat pauses while you're looking through your menu options in battle.
Just finished the demo, and I must say I adore it! I want it to be finished! Also, Edan looks like Mike Chilton from Motorcity :0 or well at least his outfit does!
Just finished the demo, and I must say I adore it! I want it to be finished! Also, Edan looks like Mike Chilton from Motorcity :0 or well at least his outfit does!
its a awesome game, but where is the other one? it have to be another one!!!!! :(
BurningTyger
Hm i Wonder if i can pul somethi goff here/
1289
I should try this again, as i kept getting kinda stuck at one of the end bosses, so never discovered whether Edan's strong fire magic was linked to the Phoenix as I suspected.
sinn
the original sinn
1092
3D definitely. The chibi looks fancy, but i'd settle for something more cartoony. :)
So looking forward for it in 3D
I finished it in a few hours. And I can say, this one is really great game, I'd like to see a continuation of this. Also,

author=magnaangemon01
So far, I hate this game. The monsters are way too powerful and the battle system is just crap. And no matter how many times I try, I cannot beat the boss in the Aether. So far, I'm not impressed. I will be avoiding Anaryu games. Games are supposed to be fun, not "OH MY GOD I WANT TO PUT MY FIST THROUGH MY F'ING SCREEN!!!!"

And no, I'm not a great gamer, I'm a casual gamer. Out of all the games to come from this weekend's RPG Maker bundle on humblebundle, Skyborn was the only good game out of it. Star-Stealing Prince, Legionwood, In Search of Immortality, this game. All crap. Need to work on balancing fights there.


I didn't even have a single gameover man, learn to use buffs and shields dammit. I bet you didn't even read the skills in menu, and went balls deep and all-out attack entire game. You being a casual gamer is something I can't really believe.

pianotm
The TM is for Totally Magical.
32347
Hey! The download is gone!
Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
I just tried it and it worked fine?
pianotm
The TM is for Totally Magical.
32347
Hmm...it works now, but it was giving me a 404 error.
Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
The download is linked from Anaryu's personal website, it may have been experiencing issues.
Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
In the event that that download ever goes down permanently I have saved a backup here: https://rpgmaker.net/users/Solitayre/locker/Aetherion.zip
Hello again! I can translate it for Portuguese too?
Thanks!
Solitayre
Circumstance penalty for being the bard.
18257
author=white_sheba
Hello again! I can translate it for Portuguese too?
Thanks!


I can't speak for the other developers but I certainly don't mind!