Phantom Legacy (Part 1)

Funny story: I've been playing through Earthbound for the SNES for the first time. As a small joke, I decided to include a little side reference (Say: Fuzzy Pickles!). After that, I thought it would be fun if the guy who asked you to say that just happened to slightly resemble the random photographer that appeared out of nowhere, next thing you know; this random joke NPC turns into an important, playable character.

The events that transpired while in this town went under so many revisions (in my head), yet I changed it all at the last minute for the inclusion of this character, and after working out everything in my head it all fits together just fine.

Originally: before I started the game over - You were sent to this town after exiting that poorly done spectral pocket dimension from the end of the first demo. Too conveniently, it was Thanatos' home town, and there were some underlying events and character development for him to take place there. Well, after revising the plot so drastically; Thanatos no longer fit into the game as a playable character; so he was dropped. Instead, he would take on a different role. NOW thinking on it some more, I don't think there's a spot for him in the game at all, especially given what else happens in this particular section of the game; so I probably did all those sprites for him for no reason. Oh well.

As far as the demo that properly showcases the game; there's still a few things to do. The dungeon you see in the video is pretty much done; after that there's a few more bits of story development. Then on to the last dungeon of the demo.

So that's a fist full of scenes, 1.2 dungeons, and two more boss battles to make before I can finally release something.

As far as the new character is concerned, his mechanics are pretty straightforward; as you see in the video. He has access to a (growing) arsenal of traps. Each with a variety of powerful effects. The catch is that he has to take a single turn to set a trap before he can use the skills in the "Traps" command. His starting traps all come with high damage and a status affliction. The traps he engineers later will have other effects, such as dealing MP damage.

In those tight moments where you need quick damage, Alistar can use throwing items as a means to quick but low damage. These items can either be found or bought from weapon shops.