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It starts out simply enough. An apprentice at a small-town potion shop is out looking for potion ingredients when she accidentally falls into a cave. With monsters in it. Despite her lacking much combat skill beyond blocking and throwing potions, the apprentice apothecary Brill is thrust into an adventure, with the fate of the entire continent of Ruphand hanging in the balance. It may seem like a story you've heard before. But not everything is quite as it seems in this story...
Ruphand is an episodically-released JRPG where, for the most part, you're guiding Brill, an apprentice apothecary whose only offensive skill is throwing exploding potions at the bad guys. Fortunately, she's quite good at taking samples- which basically translates to picking things up off the ground that she can use to mix more exploding potions. Managing your inventory and seeking out hidden treasure will allow you to amass an arsenal of potions and equipment that will allow Brill to face more powerful foes.
Each move you make has a Windup and Delay time; Windup determines how long it takes for a move to be used after it's selected, while Delay determines how long the user must wait before they can select another action afterward. Almost everything is shown up front; you'll see when enemies are readying attacks, and can time your own moves based on that.
Blocking isn't like it usually is, either; instead, you'll take less damage from most attacks based on your shield. Each of the six elements- Fire, Ice, Thunder, Water, Earth and Wind- has a special effect associated with it that can turn the tide of battle.
Ruphand is an episodic game that will release newer content over time. Previous versions will be able to move their save data over to the latest version of the game when it comes out. As of the most recent release (Version 0.1.5), the content available in-game can provide around three and a half hours of play.
Downloads
Ruphand 0.1.5 (MediaFire) - also available as main download
Ruphand 0.1.4 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand 0.1.3 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand 0.1.2 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand_0.1.1 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand Version 0.1.0 (MediaFire)
How to move save files from an earlier version to a later version
Credits
Ruphand is an episodically-released JRPG where, for the most part, you're guiding Brill, an apprentice apothecary whose only offensive skill is throwing exploding potions at the bad guys. Fortunately, she's quite good at taking samples- which basically translates to picking things up off the ground that she can use to mix more exploding potions. Managing your inventory and seeking out hidden treasure will allow you to amass an arsenal of potions and equipment that will allow Brill to face more powerful foes.
Each move you make has a Windup and Delay time; Windup determines how long it takes for a move to be used after it's selected, while Delay determines how long the user must wait before they can select another action afterward. Almost everything is shown up front; you'll see when enemies are readying attacks, and can time your own moves based on that.
Blocking isn't like it usually is, either; instead, you'll take less damage from most attacks based on your shield. Each of the six elements- Fire, Ice, Thunder, Water, Earth and Wind- has a special effect associated with it that can turn the tide of battle.
Ruphand is an episodic game that will release newer content over time. Previous versions will be able to move their save data over to the latest version of the game when it comes out. As of the most recent release (Version 0.1.5), the content available in-game can provide around three and a half hours of play.
Downloads
Ruphand 0.1.5 (MediaFire) - also available as main download
Ruphand 0.1.4 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand 0.1.3 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand 0.1.2 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand_0.1.1 (MediaFire) - also available on Downloads page
Ruphand Version 0.1.0 (MediaFire)
How to move save files from an earlier version to a later version
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; right-click the folder and select "Copy".
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder by entering the www folder, right-clicking inside it, and selecting "Paste".
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; right-click the folder and select "Copy".
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder by entering the www folder, right-clicking inside it, and selecting "Paste".
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Chapter 1 is still in the works. I've released Ruphand 0.1.1, which is mostly consistent of visual bugfixes, but also unlocks some of the houses in Orvas and adds on a few details. Meanwhile, I'm still working on the Barrier Wood.
If you want to import your save files to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
Chapter 1 is still in the works. I've released Ruphand 0.1.1, which is mostly consistent of visual bugfixes, but also unlocks some of the houses in Orvas and adds on a few details. Meanwhile, I'm still working on the Barrier Wood.
If you want to import your save files to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
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It's been just under a month now since the last update and I'm feeling like writing out a status report.
While college work is more frequent than last semester, I've still found plenty of time to add to the Barrier Wood. It'll connect to three different parts of the world map- a port town, the Scaldmont region, and the Frozen Reach are all going to be connected to it, and it'll have another village inside it with a quite unusual population!
In the meantime, I've also done a little work on the Castle Town and a dungeon connected to it, as well as squashed a few bugs (mashing confirm at a certain point in the opening sequence currently causes Brill's sprite to fall through a wall and take four more points of damage before snapping back to the right position; the next version will fix this bug).
And I've worked quite a bit on something called the Challenge Tower, a continuous battle arena where you're given a separate inventory and three samples per run to fight waves of different monsters that slowly get tougher as you climb; most likely, the Challenge Tower will be the first thing I finish, and will be released as soon as possible. There are a variety of new mechanics for enemy attacks in the Tower- watch out for enemies that reflect specific elements, take hits for allies, linger at 0 HP to get in one or two more moves, and other tricks- and doing well in the Tower will net you Tower Points that can be traded in for extra crafting ingredients and unusual equipment.
While college work is more frequent than last semester, I've still found plenty of time to add to the Barrier Wood. It'll connect to three different parts of the world map- a port town, the Scaldmont region, and the Frozen Reach are all going to be connected to it, and it'll have another village inside it with a quite unusual population!
In the meantime, I've also done a little work on the Castle Town and a dungeon connected to it, as well as squashed a few bugs (mashing confirm at a certain point in the opening sequence currently causes Brill's sprite to fall through a wall and take four more points of damage before snapping back to the right position; the next version will fix this bug).
And I've worked quite a bit on something called the Challenge Tower, a continuous battle arena where you're given a separate inventory and three samples per run to fight waves of different monsters that slowly get tougher as you climb; most likely, the Challenge Tower will be the first thing I finish, and will be released as soon as possible. There are a variety of new mechanics for enemy attacks in the Tower- watch out for enemies that reflect specific elements, take hits for allies, linger at 0 HP to get in one or two more moves, and other tricks- and doing well in the Tower will net you Tower Points that can be traded in for extra crafting ingredients and unusual equipment.
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It's been just under a month now since the last update and I'm feeling like writing out a status report.
While college work is more frequent than last semester, I've still found plenty of time to add to the Barrier Wood. It'll connect to three different parts of the world map- a port town, the Scaldmont region, and the Frozen Reach are all going to be connected to it, and it'll have another village inside it with a quite unusual population!
In the meantime, I've also done a little work on the Castle Town and a dungeon connected to it, as well as squashed a few bugs (mashing confirm at a certain point in the opening sequence currently causes Brill's sprite to fall through a wall and take four more points of damage before snapping back to the right position; the next version will fix this bug).
And I've worked quite a bit on something called the Challenge Tower, a continuous battle arena where you're given a separate inventory and three samples per run to fight waves of different monsters that slowly get tougher as you climb; most likely, the Challenge Tower will be the first thing I finish, and will be released as soon as possible. There are a variety of new mechanics for enemy attacks in the Tower- watch out for enemies that reflect specific elements, take hits for allies, linger at 0 HP to get in one or two more moves, and other tricks- and doing well in the Tower will net you Tower Points that can be traded in for extra crafting ingredients and unusual equipment.
This all sounds quite promising! I think I might review that next build once you get it done!
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Ruphand 0.1.2 is live! Two months after initial release, and we've got the first big update to the game's content. While the Barrier Wood and Castle Town are both still in the works, the Challenge Tower is now accessible! I've also added a Bestiary that records each enemy fought.
FEATURES:
-The Bestiary is accessible from the main menu. Read what Brill wrote about monsters she's fought before.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-Nestled between two mountains on the path between Orvas and the Royal Library is the Challenge Tower, where all kinds of warriors battle to get as high in the tower as they can. Fight in the Tower to get Tower Points, which can be spent on crafting ingredients or unique equipment.
BUGFIXES:
-Snowmight Shield incorrectly applied the wrong Block Strength value. This has been fixed.
-Fixed a bug where pressing Confirm too quickly during the initial cutscene caused Brill to fall a second time.
-Corrected the Insulated Shoes being erroneously labeled "Thunder Res 75%" when they grant 25% resistance.
-Fixed a bug that caused Star Burst to do 0 damage against multiple targets.
-Punch no longer randomly does more damage than it should.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
FEATURES:
-The Bestiary is accessible from the main menu. Read what Brill wrote about monsters she's fought before.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-Nestled between two mountains on the path between Orvas and the Royal Library is the Challenge Tower, where all kinds of warriors battle to get as high in the tower as they can. Fight in the Tower to get Tower Points, which can be spent on crafting ingredients or unique equipment.
BUGFIXES:
-Snowmight Shield incorrectly applied the wrong Block Strength value. This has been fixed.
-Fixed a bug where pressing Confirm too quickly during the initial cutscene caused Brill to fall a second time.
-Corrected the Insulated Shoes being erroneously labeled "Thunder Res 75%" when they grant 25% resistance.
-Fixed a bug that caused Star Burst to do 0 damage against multiple targets.
-Punch no longer randomly does more damage than it should.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
DocSpacebar
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It's been a month, so I'll put up a status update to let you all know what's going on.
It's still hard to believe I've had a game released for three months! Development on Ruphand has been slow but steady. The first half of the Barrier Wood is officially complete today. It's more likely to go slower while I have classes, since I'm at the point in my degree where homework assignments really start tightening up. Making the Challenge Tower also took a fair bit of time away from the Barrier Wood and Chapter 1.
However, there's only three more weeks before I'm off for the semester, and then I'll have much more time to work on Ruphand. The Barrier Wood will have seven screens with enemies in them, and come with a short built-in sidequest that will open up a way to travel past it quickly. (Otherwise, players would simply get tired of it.)
It's still hard to believe I've had a game released for three months! Development on Ruphand has been slow but steady. The first half of the Barrier Wood is officially complete today. It's more likely to go slower while I have classes, since I'm at the point in my degree where homework assignments really start tightening up. Making the Challenge Tower also took a fair bit of time away from the Barrier Wood and Chapter 1.
However, there's only three more weeks before I'm off for the semester, and then I'll have much more time to work on Ruphand. The Barrier Wood will have seven screens with enemies in them, and come with a short built-in sidequest that will open up a way to travel past it quickly. (Otherwise, players would simply get tired of it.)
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It's been another month, and work has resumed on Ruphand. I'm almost done mapping the Barrier Wood, and the battles have been scripted out. I'll need to build up the towns connected to the Barrier Wood before I can release a version with access to it. I should have it released in two weeks, or three if I'm delayed by something.
Just clearing through one side of the Wood will allow you to pass to the other sides you've reached quickly. The Barrier Wood will also have rarer Tier 2 ingredients on the sample list, allowing you to start making stronger Formulas for the harder fights that'll show up in Scaldmont and the Frozen Reach.
Just clearing through one side of the Wood will allow you to pass to the other sides you've reached quickly. The Barrier Wood will also have rarer Tier 2 ingredients on the sample list, allowing you to start making stronger Formulas for the harder fights that'll show up in Scaldmont and the Frozen Reach.
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After way too long a wait (I'm so sorry about that! Some features took a lot longer to make than I expect), Ruphand 0.1.3 is uploading to MediaFire as I'm typing this out, and is already available from RMN.
I wasn't able to finish Levitt's Landing by the deadline, but now that I've dealt with a number of issues holding me back, I intend to release updates much faster, especially smaller "one-place" updates.
Levitt's Landing should take less time to complete and release than the Barrier Wood. And I haven't forgotten about Castle Town, either. I'll aim to update at least once every two weeks, at least until the fall semester starts. After Levitt's Landing and Castle Town, I'll add more to the Scaldmont Region and the Frozen Reach. These areas are key to the game's plot, and I've planned a few sidequests for both of them.
Here's what's new in 0.1.3
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-The Barrier Wood separates the Scaldmont region and and the Frozen Reach from each other and from the Regalle region. The place is swarming with strong monsters, but there's also plenty of treasure tucked away in the bushes or hidden in the cliffsides. There's also a village inside it with very unusual occupants!
ITEMS:
-Condensed Formulas have had their Windup time reduced.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
I wasn't able to finish Levitt's Landing by the deadline, but now that I've dealt with a number of issues holding me back, I intend to release updates much faster, especially smaller "one-place" updates.
Levitt's Landing should take less time to complete and release than the Barrier Wood. And I haven't forgotten about Castle Town, either. I'll aim to update at least once every two weeks, at least until the fall semester starts. After Levitt's Landing and Castle Town, I'll add more to the Scaldmont Region and the Frozen Reach. These areas are key to the game's plot, and I've planned a few sidequests for both of them.
Here's what's new in 0.1.3
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-The Barrier Wood separates the Scaldmont region and and the Frozen Reach from each other and from the Regalle region. The place is swarming with strong monsters, but there's also plenty of treasure tucked away in the bushes or hidden in the cliffsides. There's also a village inside it with very unusual occupants!
ITEMS:
-Condensed Formulas have had their Windup time reduced.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
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Wasn't kidding when I said I'd be working faster. 0.1.4 is out, with the port town of Levitt's Landing available and stronger equipment to buy and craft! There's also a small dungeon in Levitt's Landing, so keep your eyes peeled for it.
Next up on the list is the Castle Town, which will have its own dungeon as well.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-Levitt's Landing, north of the Barrier Wood, is a good place to stop for supplies, including stronger equipment and Tier 2 ingredients. Underneath the town, something's going on in abandoned Forruno tunnels.
ITEMS:
-14 new equippable items have been added.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
Next up on the list is the Castle Town, which will have its own dungeon as well.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-Levitt's Landing, north of the Barrier Wood, is a good place to stop for supplies, including stronger equipment and Tier 2 ingredients. Underneath the town, something's going on in abandoned Forruno tunnels.
ITEMS:
-14 new equippable items have been added.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
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how far along the story is this? Halfway? Still near the beginning?
I'm gauging whether to try it as a tech demo, or put it next on my list of actual games to play.
I'm gauging whether to try it as a tech demo, or put it next on my list of actual games to play.
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The story's still near the beginning. After Castle Town's complete, I'll focus on moving it along.
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92
Evening, RPG Maker net! Just want to chat about the next update.
I planned on having it released yesterday, but that didn't pan out. Other obligations got in the way of development, and I hit a slight creative block on top of that. However, that chicanery is all dealt with, and I expect the next update to be released within the week.
I'm also going to look into ways to reduce file sizes, especially of the graphics, to cut down on in-game lag.
I planned on having it released yesterday, but that didn't pan out. Other obligations got in the way of development, and I hit a slight creative block on top of that. However, that chicanery is all dealt with, and I expect the next update to be released within the week.
I'm also going to look into ways to reduce file sizes, especially of the graphics, to cut down on in-game lag.
DocSpacebar
92
Evening, RPG Maker net! I'm here to say that, unfortunately, the next update is taking a bit longer than expected. This is more to the tune of "a day or two" than "two months", though. I'll probably have it done by Sunday, or Monday at the latest.
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Good morning, RPG Maker net!
Ruphand 0.1.5 is now available for download on RMN and MediaFire. And with that done, I'm now ready to make the cities of Torken and Brumar, and the dungeons you'll find right behind them. Chapter 1's story is about to advance.
In the meantime, I'd like to know what you think. What do you like about Ruphand, and what stands to be improved? Critique is welcome!
Anyways, have a changelog.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-The Evrandel Castle Town is now accessible, and has plenty to buy in both the town square and some of the shops; you can also walk around outside the castle gates, but you won't be getting in just yet.
-In the Castle Town is the Defenders' Rest, a crypt where the heroes of a rebellion thirty years past are laid to rest. The problem is, something is causing the Skeletons to not be resting...
ITEMS:
-A few new equippable items have been added.
SKILLS:
-Vantus's Cure and Heal spells have had their Windup time reduced.
BUGFIXES:
-Passability issues in the Levitt's Landing Inn have been fixed.
-Inns no longer cause the area music to stop, and now require Sil as shown in the menu.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
Ruphand 0.1.5 is now available for download on RMN and MediaFire. And with that done, I'm now ready to make the cities of Torken and Brumar, and the dungeons you'll find right behind them. Chapter 1's story is about to advance.
In the meantime, I'd like to know what you think. What do you like about Ruphand, and what stands to be improved? Critique is welcome!
Anyways, have a changelog.
DUNGEONS AND TOWNS:
-The Evrandel Castle Town is now accessible, and has plenty to buy in both the town square and some of the shops; you can also walk around outside the castle gates, but you won't be getting in just yet.
-In the Castle Town is the Defenders' Rest, a crypt where the heroes of a rebellion thirty years past are laid to rest. The problem is, something is causing the Skeletons to not be resting...
ITEMS:
-A few new equippable items have been added.
SKILLS:
-Vantus's Cure and Heal spells have had their Windup time reduced.
BUGFIXES:
-Passability issues in the Levitt's Landing Inn have been fixed.
-Inns no longer cause the area music to stop, and now require Sil as shown in the menu.
If you want to import your save files from an earlier version to a later version, follow these steps:
-Go to your old version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-If you have saved files, there should be a folder named "save"; copy the folder.
-Go to your new version of Ruphand, and navigate to the www folder.
-Paste the old save folder into the new version's www folder.
DocSpacebar
92
Good morning, RPG Maker net!
I thought I'd let you know what was going on. After 0.1.5 was released, I hit a bit of a creative block. However, I'd say I'll be able to finish 0.2.0 in two or three weeks. Ideally, I'll get it finished before the next semester starts!
0.2.0 will finally advance the main story, adding two new dungeons in the regions beyond the Barrier Wood. These dungeons can be challenged in any order, and will contain strong Fire- and Ice-themed monsters.
When Update 0.2.0 comes out, I'll consider creating a blog for Ruphand, where I can post updates and talk about Ruphand's development without clogging this section full of messages.
I thought I'd let you know what was going on. After 0.1.5 was released, I hit a bit of a creative block. However, I'd say I'll be able to finish 0.2.0 in two or three weeks. Ideally, I'll get it finished before the next semester starts!
0.2.0 will finally advance the main story, adding two new dungeons in the regions beyond the Barrier Wood. These dungeons can be challenged in any order, and will contain strong Fire- and Ice-themed monsters.
When Update 0.2.0 comes out, I'll consider creating a blog for Ruphand, where I can post updates and talk about Ruphand's development without clogging this section full of messages.
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