EPHIAM'S PROFILE

Hello thar! I haven't done this sort of topic in a while (not since before Christmas, at least!) so I've decided to make another one.

Here are three pictures I've done pretty recently. I'm going to try my best to upload a new one each day. Huzzah! I've got alot of practice to catch up on. =B

See, I have it so that the "Attack" command is a Skill-Subset, and it has numerous options for you when you select it. However, if I assign an Attribute to one of these skills/attacks (Say, Fire--or something along those lines) then the skill (in battle) remains blackened out. But when I remove that attribute from the skill, it works just fine and I'm able to use it.

I'm using RPG Maker 2003 as you can probably tell. Has anyone else had this problem? And if so, do you know how I can fix it?


EDIT:

Oh my. Nevermind. I found a way to fix it, so this topic was a waste. Ha ha. Sorry!

Just a small one, nothing too fancy.

You see, I've got a MIDI here that is just a tad too long for my liking. When I try and turn it in to a .WAV file, it becomes MUCH too large. Since I am only going to be using about half of it anyway, I was wondering if someone could take it and chop it off at the "5:30" mark. That's about the exact amount that I need. If you could help, it would be greatly appreciated. Here it is.

http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/nes/dq4end.mid

Dragon Fantasy III: Dawn Of Queens


This is the script for I've been working on for Dragon Fantasy III. Instead of a game, this one is just going to become a script. Maybe a real game eventually (RPG Maker, etc)? Eh. There is a very low possibility. I'm having loads more fun just writing it.

Think of it as a sort of Castlevania-esque game. The newer ones. You know; Dawn of Sorrow; Order of Ecclesia; Symphony of The Night, etc. It's like a side-scroller RPG. Just picture it that way!

Thank you!

Good bye! Read more! Down thar!





Story:
It has been 300 years since the destruction of the Goddess Of Darkness. As Celes was felled by the blade of the legendary Hero, Venaitura crumbled and with it so did the Dark World. Monsters ceased to exist within the World Of Light, and peace reigned supreme among mortals. What little Demons were left within the Light World were given protection via the power of the Great Sages, and through this they were slowly but surely eased into the populace of the world. Humans came to accept them, all in fear of another incident similar to that of the coming of darkness. With the instinct of the demon sealed by the might of the Sages, Demons were given freedom and peace, and were allowed to live as equals beside humans. Thus began a new age.

However, soon this age of acceptance began to crumble. As the Great Sages grew older, they passed on, one after the other. In their wake they stationed younger, more powerful mages who had been studying under them since the downfall of Xyan. The Holy One had found another to study under him in place of Xyan; A young, blond haired man bearing bright green eyes. He held great holy powers, and wasâ€"in the mind of the Holy Oneâ€"the perfect replacement for him once he had passed on. Though sad to say, this choice was a grand mistake, and through making it the Holy One jeopardized the lives of countless creatures.

Though holding the power of a saint, this new leader of the Sages viewed the world through corrupted eyes. He held humans in high regard, and felt as though demons were to be tossed away as garbage. They were a stain upon his holy earth, and he was to rid of their presence through force.

The Demon folk had long since multiplied into the millions, and soon rivaled the human in numbers. They had forged their own country's, cities, and towns, and even lived among the side of the world occupied mostly by humans. You see, many years prior to the death of the Great Sages (all of whom had lived over the age of 250; The Holy One nearing 300) the demons had moved to new lands unknown by humans. They sailed there via boat and airship alike, and soon began a thriving new land which welcomed any humans whom wished to travel upon their soil. As the years passed, they flourished and became a great country of their own. They traded their wares with humans, and though a majority of them lived apart from one-and-other, they had all treated each other with respect.

The new Holy One had gathered a plethora of followers who had the same views as him; people who had been too afraid to voice their opinions during the rule of the former sages. And as his forces grew, he forged himself a great army with soldiers numbering in the thousands. Via his military's might, he forced those who did not wish to be involved to join his ever-growing empire, and threatened to end their lives if they did not serve him. Of course, the other Sages had long since vanishedâ€"dealt with by the Holy One in fear of them opposing his will. Thus a great war began: A war against the entire Demon race. A war that would end all wars.

This bloodshed, this hatred, and this unbearable intolerance that the Demons and Humans now had for one and other birthed a great darkness. Upon the field which the war was fought a gateway appeared, and from it sprung the legendary castle of the Dark Goddess: Venaitura. Their blood-curdling cries and moans for salvation brought upon the rebirth of the dreaded castle, and with it the beginning of the Holy Ones plan.


Main Characters:

Luon Mayfes
Age: 17
Gender: Male.
Beginning Weapon: Dark Magic. (Black Energy Blades)
History: A young demon who awoke within the depths of Venaitura. Guided by a light, he must conquer the castle and return it to the Dark World. Thus is his duty.

Ball of Light
Age: ?
Gender: ?
Beginning Weapon: ?
History: A ball of holy light that appeared before Luon when he awakened within Venaitura. It acts as his guide through the castle.

The Holy One
Age: 30
Gender: Male.
History: The one who began the war of Demons and Humans, and who plotted the resurrection of the dark castle Venaitura. He now rests within the throne room of the Castle, acting as its new ruler.


The Main Story:


--Level 1: Venaitura: Floor Of Resurrection.--

Luon is laying on the floor, a giant flower-like object (looks like a closed flower with a hole in the side of it) behind him. It is attached to the wall, and it's insides are spilling out on to the area Luon is laying. They resemble human organs, though hold to more organic features.

Luon: Agh...ah...my head.

Luon pushes himself to his hands and knees

Luon: My...whole body just hurts... Shit...

Luon pushes himself to his feet, and then stands for a moment before being taken back in suprise.

Luon: W-what the hell...!? Where am I? What's this? What the hell is with this crap all over me!? Ah!

Voice: You're awake. I was beginning to wonder when you'd finally wake up.

Luon: Who's there!?

Voice: Hey! Calm down. There is no need to yell, I can hear you perfectly fine.'

Luon: I don't care if you can hear me or not! Who are you? And...WHERE are you? Come out! This place is bad enough as is! If this is a joke, then it's gone too far!

Voice: Oh my... Well, I suppose it's to be expected. You HAVE just woken up and all. (Sigh) But no matter, you will be wide awake soon enough! Well...if you want to survive this little ordeal, that is! He he. Oop...

Luon: W-what~!? Survive!? What do you mean by that!?

Voice: I suppose I'd best show myself to you before saying anything else. It might make things a bit easier on you. No, wait...actually...

Luon: Just get out here!

Voice: Okay then! But you'd best believe your eyes!

A small ball of light forms before Luon, illuminating the dark room in a soft glow.

Voice: Here I am! As you've requested.

Luon: W-wha...? What? I can't see you. Where the hell!? There's no you, there's just a little light!

Voice: See, that's why I told you to BELIEVE YOUR EYES! Not that it really had anything to do with it. Should have said that you should be more open minded or something. But it's too late now! I AM the light.

Luon: What...?

Voice: I'm the light. I'm standing in front of you.

Luon: What!? That CAN'T be it!

Voice: I'm not repeating myself. But...I have the feeling that I HAVE to. Look: I'm the light! Look! Woo!

The light starts to circle Luon and move randomly around the room.

Voice: There, happy? Look, let's just stop with this nonsense and get on with the serious stuff. There will be soldiers here before long, and we need to be ready!

Luon: Everything you say...why does it all sound like one big lie!? Light? Soldiers? And where am I!? This is all a big dream! When I wake up, I'll be home in bed like...

Voice: Like? Like you were before you came here, right?

Luon: Wait...I wasn't...home. I died. Or...did I? What...!? This...! This is Hell! I've died and gone to hell! What in god's name did I do!?

Voice: Oh for the love of... No! You're not in hell, and you didn't die. Well...you did, but not really. You were absorbed in to Venaitura when you died, and it resurrected you! So you should feel lucky and thankful!

Luon: So then...this is Venaitura? The castle of the God of Darkness? That thing my aunt told me about when I was little? It all...just seemed like one big dream. But I remember now...or...at least I THINK I remember. I was in the war... I thought I was doing good, but then there was this sharp pain and...here I am. So I died then? And then the tower absorbed my body? But...WHY? None of this crap makes any sense to me!

Voice: Who WOULD it make sense to, honestly? Look, Whether you believe any of what I've told you or not is irrelevant. Just know that what you're now experiencing is real, and that if you don't get your ass in gear you'll have no chance of ever going back to the outer world. The Holy One has taken hold of Venaitura, and is going to use it to bring an end to the demon race.

Luon: I....don't really care about any of that now. I know it sounds all important and all that jazz, but I'm more concerned with me. If I live, then everything is okay, right?

Voice: ...

Luon: Wrong? Well then, screw what you think! It's right to me, and that's all that matters. So what were you saying about never being able to leave?

Voice: Ugh. Okay then, I'll go with it for now! But I don't think I'll be able to put up with this through the whole trip out. But for now...fine! Sure, whatever. Anyway, What I was previously saying was this: If you die in here, you're erased completely from existence. There will be no heaven or hell, only nothing! And, well...since I'm like this, I can't do well against the bigger things in here. I'll be able to help you as long as you help me. If you reach the top, we'll both be able to get out! Sound good?

Luon: So if I die in here...there's no second chance? Er...third?

Voice: Nope.

Luon: Okay, okay. Deep breath...~! So we have to get to the top, right? And how do we do that? If this is the great Venaitura, I doubt it will be a walk in the park. It'll be anything BUT if anything at all!

Voice: You're right about that one. Well, look: When you were reborn in here your demon powers were released. The former Holy One sealed the dark power within the demon race, but now that you're in here you're able to use it! How's that for luck? And it's one of the only few good things, so be thankful. As a demon, the more things you kill the stronger you'll get. And if we become partners, the stronger YOU get, the stronger I'LL get in return! And when I do, I'll be able to help you out when you're in a pinch!

Luon: Sounds awesome! So I have all of these dark power now, huh? And I've always had them? That sounds pretty cool. So are we gonna go, or stand around here all day?

Voice: Any time you're ready!

Luon: Okay th- Wait!

Voice: What now?

Luon: What's your name? I never got it, and I don't think you got mine, either. So allow me to be a gentleman for once in my life and introduce myself: The name is Luon. Luon Mayfes. And if we're to be partners until we get out, I thought it'd be good to know one and others names.

Voice: Ha ha... Never thought you'd ask, really. My name is Eria. There's not much to me, I know, but I can be a great help.

Luon: Never said that you wouldn't be! A little ball like you has to have some kind of useful stuff stashed away. Great holy magic, energy blasts; The whole shebang!

Eria: Er...yeah. Anywhoo, let's get a move on.

Luon: Right.

*Eria flies in to Luon and he exists the room*


(Part B coming up.)

Ah. Yet another request. I've gotta stop making these, as I think I ask enough of some people as is! Ha ha. But still, this is essential, and definitly something that is needed.

I've completed Dragon Fantasy II, and I was wondering if anyone out there would be willing to test the game for me? And, as one would expect, this means testing the ENTIRE GAME, all the way to the very end. So the people who like NES-like, not-so-fast RPG's are PROBABLY going to be the people more suited for the job.

But if I can't get anyone, then that's all I can do, I suppose! At least I made a topic! =P


(Screenshots and info of the game can be found in the following link. If anyone wants to volunteer to test this, I would be very appreciative. If you do choose to test it, then I'll PM you the project. Thank you!)

http://www.rpgmaker.net/games/430/