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What happened?

  • Happy
  • 02/04/2011 10:56 AM
  • 4248 views
First of all, I apologize I haven't informed about the status and the future of this project so far, nor really answered to any of the commentary and questions. This is mainly because I just haven't been able to bring myself to care enough anymore. This itself probably answers to most of your questions already, but to put it all simple: I have found I have simply no time to continue making games with Rpg Maker anymore.

Even though I really liked my Rpg Maker hobby, there are other things which now hold higher priority to me and which I enjoy more than working on Rpg Maker. My social life has become a lot more active, which is no big surprise to me as I don't spend all days by pc anymore. I've also got my own apartment, a job, and uh, girlfriend canditate. Things I didn't really take much care of when I spent all my time working on an ambitious Rpg Maker game.

This said, I'm just happier without spending all my time with Rpg Maker, so there's nothing in it for me anymore, considering I hardly play games at all anymore either. Everything else feels more rewarding.

So, even though I would love to see this game completed and all my ideas and characters fleshed out, I have no interest or time to get that work done. Earlier it was something I spent most of my free time and thoughts on, now I'm busy with my relationships and when I want to relax, I compose music.

I've composed music since last summer, so it's still pretty short time, but it is the new field I really enjoy working on and where I want to get as much experience as possible. I'm looking forward to have my pieces used in games, but it'll be several years before I'm good enough to be a professional. For now I'm practising and studying music and composing for an RM project.

Depending on my free time, I also offer my mapping and graphical abilities to aid other RM projects. For now I'm too busy for any requests though.

What comes to unreleased content of Ascendence and releasing its resources, I'll see about it next time I can update the blog, in case anyone is interested.

And I'll never sign up for writing for games again! or they'll be delayed... by years.

Thanks to everyone who played this game and supported the project and especially to all the people who were kind enough to give comments, feedback, reviews and even assisted at game systems and graphics!

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benos
My mind is full of fuck.
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Ah that sucks, it was turning out to be a great game. Life's a bitch.
Hey buddy, don't forget... Your home can burn down, you can lose your job, your girlfriend can leave you... but games are here to stay!
Though you have every right to abandon your own project, I don't like the emphasis on the idea that RPG Maker if something for sad people with no social life.
Happy
Devil's in the details
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author=calunio
Though you have every right to abandon your own project, I don't like the emphasis on the idea that RPG Maker if something for sad people with no social life.

I never said it is only for people with no social life, Calunio. I spoke of my personal experience and how I felt Rpg Maker consumed too much of my own time, personally, and that I feel happier myself now when I spend time doing something else than working with RM.

I'd love to work on Ascendence, but I just can't find the time for it. I could go and do a simplified version of them game, which I could maybe finish in a few years, but even so I prefer using that time to become better at composing music, which in return is easier to distribute and consume.
All things in moderation. Glad to hear you're doing well!
It's sad to hear such news about such a promising project, but good luck. It would be AMAZING though for you to release what you had thus far (PLEASE DO!).
I'm not sure why, but I kept thinking this game was another one of those "movies made with rpg maker". Looking at the reviews... this is a real shame that you're giving up on this. Any chance of you handing it off to someone else, or coming back to work on it someday in the far future?
*sob* I was so excited when I saw a screenshot of something called "Ascension"; I thought you had updated the project!

The first few minutes of the game were so exciting! Good memories! White Saint! It was one of my first RPGmaker games, and the first one that made me seriously consider joining this site.

But, I can tell you from my own personal experience, your "outside" life really should matter more to you than your hobbies. It's much healthier that way, I wish you best of luck. Come back when you're less busy, we'll still appreciate you posting and doing other things in the community.
Best of luck man and more power to you for finding what you really enjoy in life. Although I really looked forward to this game, I understand why you must turn away from it.
PS: You should still release what you have :) Even if its riddled with bugs it'll be better than anything I've ever made.
dragonheartman
Developer, Starless Umbra / Heroes of Umbra
2966
I feel you Rei-

I've got an apartment, a full-time job, and a girlfriend living with me. She also is understanding and knows how much my RM project means to me, as silly as it sounds. Not having time is a huge problem, but I do wish you luck with your future endeavors!

also forever Finland *brofist*
Awww, what the hell!? This is a double-whammy, finding out about this AND AAV.

*tsk* Frig, man, you guys need to start working in teams or something.
author=iloveflash
Awww, what the hell!? This is a double-whammy, finding out about this AND AAV.

*tsk* Frig, man, you guys need to start working in teams or something.


Well, you're kinda late in reply to this though. It was first posted like 7 months ago...
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