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Hero's Realm: Heroic Edition
I always wanted to publish a game based on everything I enjoyed as a kid. This will be the end result.



Lead four heroes and their teams against the evil forces of Mephistocles, the Lord of Demons in this retro-RPG adventure. Switch between the four heroes as you explore dungeons, ascend towers, spelunk caves, save villages and defeat the forces of evil! Reminiscent of classic NES/SNES-era RPGs, Hero's Realm is a fun romp in old-school RPG nostalgia.


  • Play as 4 powerful Heroes and their customizable party throughout a four chapter story, each with their own skillset & battle commands!
  • Come together in the final fifth to adventure with all four parties - switching between them anytime, even in boss battles!
  • Customize your heroes' party by selecting from 21 unique character classes split between the mage, warrior, and rogue specialties, including unlockable elite and master classes!



  • 25 character classes (12 base classes, 4 hero classes, 6 elite classes, 3 master classes)
  • Over 30 hours of game content and sidequests
  • Classic NES-era and SNES-era RPG gameplay
  • Multi-party switching system
  • Multi-party tactical battles
  • Expansive world map





If you like what I do and have done to date, consider being my patron so that I can continue doing it. A remastered game is just the start!
https://www.patreon.com/kentona

Hero's Realm has a TVTropes page.Check it out.
Alternatively, you can donate directly to my PayPal.



Latest Blog

Bunnyhug



For anyone still following, I am just plugging away on spriting items for the item animations (when you open a chest, search a pot, etc.). The plan is to eventually use them to make a game sheet manual, like what they used to make for the old Dragon Warrior games on the NES.



Super-soaker



You can see the many, many (many) images I've uploaded on the gameprofile here. I posted them regularly on Twitter, and even a quick summary on BlueSky ( https://bsky.app/profile/kentonagbone.bsky.social ). Please comment! I am desperate for validation.



Nintendium is the hardest material known to man



Again, I am focusing almost all of my efforts on making animations such as this because it is something I can quickly spin up and work on in short bursts, which is opportune with the kids' sports schedules during the week - I find myself sitting in a lobby of a sports complex or a nearby Tim Hortons several times in a given week.



Pelts and such



After I finally complete the item animations (I just have shields and weapons left - and for weapons I already have all of Avee's excellent weapon sprites. I just have to make miniturized 16x16(ish) versions of them), I will jump back into the battle animations. I need to figure out how to make FIRE. It's the next great challenge for me, spriting-wise! I'm oddly looking forward to it.



Flashdance Ashpants and Beefcake Pantyhose



When I started spriting in April of last year, I honestly never thought I'd make it this far. While I know I am relying a lot on references - and Avee's palette - I'm still pretty proud of myself. They are janky as hell, not all that great, but they're mine.



The top hats in the game!




Anyways, thanks for hanging in there with me. I promise that the updates will get more interesting soon.

I will leave you with this exciting teaser outline, courtesy of some secret work that Avee is doing...


who could this possibly be?

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author=Firefly84
author=kentona
author=Notnosyknowsy
What benefits could someone get for a one time donation of 20-30 dollars?
Well, this isn't a kickstarter or anything, so I hadn't put any thought into it.

Is this something people are interested in? Donating for perks of some sort, that is.



author=pianotm
Firefly84
I would voluntier as a tester and walkthrough writer.
Because beeing unemployed I won't buy it (sorry :()

If you agree it has to be RTP included (I tried to install it but it won't work on my new laptop, don't know why).
Umm...no it doesn't. Trust me. You don't actually need RTP to run games that aren't using them. A lot of RM devs don't change the RTP settings or don't know how to and that's why that problem is so common. I'm pretty sure Kentona knows how to deal with the FullPackageFlag.

Yes, the old game should be playable without RM2k3 RTP. What is the specific issue?
I am replaying the old game right now. You haven't fixed the "I have freed King Cobra but when going back into the jail the events start over again" - bug.

You should really show in the description of the Tarot Cards which one it is (for the remaster). My Harlequin has learned them up to 5x.
I even noticed that the Tonics etc. mixed in the first 4 chapters vanish in chapter 5. (at least the Tiny Medals work correct)

My troubles with RPG Maker or Tsukuru 2003 games are that I have a RTP installed/tried to install (tried several), but I got either a error or most of the data have the permission denied message. At least I have found a solution for DynRPG.

I haven't fixed any of the bugs identified after about June 19th, 2009, 9:47 AM Sask Time.
So wait...this is actually gonna be a real thing? Are you actually going to be doing this and making it commercial after all? And, wow, you even got some good people so far on board with it with Avee and pianotm being part of the project too. Interesting…

So is this just a remake of the original or a sequel or something else? Either way, I’m glad that you’re deciding to finally take the plunge and finally go the commercial route. I was always wondering these past couple of months if you were serious about this or not – but I guess you are! Good man.

Best of luck in getting this done. I’ll be following it from the sidelines in the meantime.
It would be best classified as a remaster. I am polishing up the 2k3 game, fixing defects, enhancing a few things, and reppacing graphics and music with custom works.
The poll for Raj Ahten's new name is now open to the general public here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/raj-ahten-needs-12506619

Rana
Adnan
Rajiv
Amit

Write-in suggestions also welcome.

I finally beat the old game and have the walkthrough ready. I will use is as a help for the remastered version. I noted most of the bugs in it (I think I forgot about the Elixir). Those places will be tested most carefully.
Send me a note about bugs! I will cross reference them with the list I have. And fi what I can.
Good luck with this, it looks like it'll be great! : )
author=kentona
Send me a note about bugs! I will cross reference them with the list I have. And fix what I can.
  • The missing of alchemy potions at the start of Chapter 5.
  • Reentering the jail of Strongholm after freeing King Cobra restarts the event and you can only leave through the tunnel again.
  • Similar Bug after defeating Shadowstorm when going down instead of up. Only that you have to fight him with your normal party.
  • Look into the description of the Elixirs. One states 2500 HP/MP healed the other 200 HP/MP (the alchemy ones).
  • The bug about the Tarot Cards I mentioned before.
  • Getting the Funhouse Ticket Pack for nothing instead for Avian Token.
  • Blessaga from the Channeller seems to do nothing. The effects of Curaga are also strange.
  • I had a "Division through 0" bug once (don't know why)
  • You get a reward for buying the fake white elfstone in Queensbridge but not in Parvinder.
  • You can find the 3 ghost with the black elfstone while flying.
  • After getting all items at the auction house my party would still be waiting for the next item if I hadn't uses f12.

Suggestions:
  • Put the alchemy potions and the elixir/tabs/slim pack further up (not at the end of the inventory).
  • Divide the inventory to items, weapons, armor, key items (or similar).
  • Why must the Harlequin loose his cards when changing his class to Joker (only one I tried)? So I only did the master classes.
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Hadriex Discord community: https://discord.gg/FFDSjch

Hadriex needs to fix a bug which prevents the keyboard from working on Hero's Realm. He's a very important Let's Player, and without the bug fix to patch his game, he won't puruse Hero's Realm anymore. Hero's Realm won't let him change a Goof into a Daredevil, and won't let him use the keyboard at all, it just stays there when he starts it.
The keyboard thing perplexes me... what setup is he using (OS etc)? I didn't do anything terribly special with HR for the keyboard. Is he stuck in the starting menu or is it somewhere specific in the game where it locks up? I used the rm2k3 engine so I am just reaching here.

The goof not going to Daredevil could be a bug. I'll look at the code.
author=kentona
The keyboard thing perplexes me... what setup is he using (OS etc)? I didn't do anything terribly special with HR for the keyboard. Is he stuck in the starting menu or is it somewhere specific in the game where it locks up? I used the rm2k3 engine so I am just reaching here.

The goof not going to Daredevil could be a bug. I'll look at the code.


Thank you for the Goof thing not going to Daredevil.
Also, the Keyboard is stuck on the main menu.
author=Notnosyknowsy
author=kentona
The keyboard thing perplexes me... what setup is he using (OS etc)? I didn't do anything terribly special with HR for the keyboard. Is he stuck in the starting menu or is it somewhere specific in the game where it locks up? I used the rm2k3 engine so I am just reaching here.

The goof not going to Daredevil could be a bug. I'll look at the code.
Thank you for the Goof thing not going to Daredevil.
Also, the Keyboard is stuck on the main menu.
Sometimes the keyboard won't react or only some keys do. Then a complete restart of your computer will help.
It happens mostly when you start playing with the computer longer on but can even happen during gameplay.
(When pressing alt it is mostly like enter or space, but you can't quit the menu)

Edit: It's no bug but a RPG Maker 2003 problem.
There's two keyboard issues that I know of. One is when you have a gamepad plugged in. That usually requires you removing the gamepad and then restarting the game. The other is when certain keys don't work. Hit INSERT or HOME and it should reset the keys. Try that and see if it fixes the issue.
author=Liberty
There's two keyboard issues that I know of. One is when you have a gamepad plugged in. That usually requires you removing the gamepad and then restarting the game. The other is when certain keys don't work. Hit INSERT or HOME and it should reset the keys. Try that and see if it fixes the issue.

Good tipp, I will try this next time.
This could be the cause why it sometimes changed back to normal.
I heard a "pling" each time it happens.
Thanks guys for the input on the keyboard issue. I didn't know about those potential fixes.

As for the Joker not being able to advance into a Daredevil - yes, that is a bug in my code that would prevent that from happening. It'll take me a bit to fix though and I have to get to work. (It's been a long time since I've looked at the code). I'll make the changes to the Temple of Class Change maps and upload it when I am done, but it won't be until late in the day. I'll post here when it's uploaded.
author=kentona
Thanks guys for the input on the keyboard issue. I didn't know about those potential fixes.

As for the Joker not being able to advance into a Daredevil - yes, that is a bug in my code that would prevent that from happening. It'll take me a bit to fix though and I have to get to work. (It's been a long time since I've looked at the code). I'll make the changes to the Temple of Class Change maps and upload it when I am done, but it won't be until late in the day. I'll post here when it's uploaded.


Thanks.
I have received the first completed set of enemy monster sprites from Bigwig, and they look fantastic.


Wolfdog and his alternate pose

Patrons of my Patreon have full access to view the sprites in my game as they are delivered. I have uploaded the first set to Patreon now. (These sprites are exclusive to Hero's Realm: Heroic Edition. Please do not steal this resource.}


In addition, pianotm and zDS have been hard at work with the soundtrack. I will be able to share some of their works soon. Stay tuned.


Avee has been churning out NPC sprites like a madman. I will showcase them soon, too!
Hadriex has the shadow wall bug that some people get. On this stream again. Same guy I talked to you about yesterday.
author=Notnosyknowsy
Hadriex has the shadow wall bug that some people get. On this stream again. Same guy I talked to you about yesterday.


...shadow wall bug?
Something like the old woman in Cidney walking suddenly on the bridge at night and is blocking my way to Cid?