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Nihilo

author=Giznads
author=aquatorrent
author=Giznads
Hmm, very odd.
I haven't heard this one yet. Did you move the exe outside of the folder it came in? This could cause problems with the game trying to auto save (there is an auto save just before the boss), and can also cause issues loading a save file.
i didn't. i just extracted the file and played it from there. i also installed both fonts that are inside the zip file if that helps.

the auto save usually works properly when i played, but there is always that error whenever i tried to load the save. i assumed it because the save doesn't work properly (there isn't anything written in the save file)
here's how it looks after you saved manually: https://imgur.com/a/8txbPiq
That is so odd, definitely not working right.
So let me make sure I got this straight. You extracted the Nihilo "Folder" from the zip file, and you're opening the exe file from within that folder, right?


I've been running into a similar problem too - I've saved right after gaining control and before the first fight, went to reload, and the game crashed on me multiple times on both saves. Also had a text box issue in the first fight that crashed the game - and this was all after downloading and extracting the exe straight outta the file

I'm at a loss to why cuz it wasn't giving me issues on previous builds.

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To say that I'm excited is a bit of understatement! Couldn't have come at a better time too ~

Nihilo - Definitive Demo - Available 8/15/2021

My body is ready~

Nihilo - Official Demo V1.0.3 (05-06-2021) **

Once Sunday hits, I'mma redownload the updated demo - gotta wet my appetite for this game as often as I can <3

Tears of Magic

Good lord this beautiful. To say I'm excited to try it out AND that it's giving me strong BoF vibes and that makes my hair stand on end cuz you've no idea how badly I wanna play stuff in that vein...fuuuuuuu-

I love what I see.

Nihilo Review

author=Giznads
Thank you so much!
I'm overwhelmed by the amount of detail crammed into this review of just a demo! It really warms my heart.<3
I can't wait to put out the full game with all new modifications for people to play with, and a more fleshed out and detailed story and lore!
I'll be pouring the same amount work of and more into the rest of the game, and I truly hope it will live up to the expectations!

Again, thank you so much for taking the time to write in detail such a kind review!
Looking forward to your views on the full game!


I'm incredibly stoked for the full adventure! I was surprised I had as much to say about a demo but I forget that I often take everything I can into account! I've a lot of love for your game and I can't wait to see what Nikolai and Estes are going to experience moving forward~!

Nihilo

author=Giznads
author=Ashes of Emerald
OFFICIAL DEMO! WOOOOOOO!
author=Nightblade
Color me impressed; this looks pretty good. I'll play this.
author=Megollyen
Yesss! Downloading the demo RIGHT NOW!
Thanks fellas! I really appreciate the support and I hope the demo is enjoyable!


author=Punk_Kricket
Currently playing through the demo and made it past the second big baddie and some thoughts:

  • Battle fields with pipe work in the mapping tend to obscure damage dealt to the party - while not a huge problem for mob encounters, the obstruction is noticeable.


  • Maybe I missed how but is there a way to get my characters energy back up in longer fights? There likely is and I missed it, though it hasn't been an issue.


  • The text box can be hard to read depending on what map you're on - the first few maps had me squinting because it was white text against lighter background outdoors, meanwhile in caves and buildings it wasn't an issue.


I'm going to outright praise this demo for it's art, detail in mapping, and the UI and sprite work. Seeing how upgrading and crafting are going to be a bigger part of the game moving forward, definitely excites me to know the power-creep for the characters is going to be more of a natural drip vs it being a grind-fest. Crazy good work, thoroughly impressed!




  • Yeah, the piping overlays, that's something I kind of second guessed myself about before releasing the demo, but I wanted to get something out!


  • Yes! In the first battle, (the tutorial fight) that... very long drawn out explanation of battle, it does refer to how to build each character's fortitude gauge. You can also refer back to every tutorial learned in-game in the logbook menu. (logbook>tutorial) One good way to build both Estes's and Nikolai's fortitude (especially in boss battles) is to use the "Provoke" skill with Nikolai as he has more defense and builds fort when being attacked and loses fort when acting, and have Estes hammer away at enemies as he builds fort performing commands and loses fort when being attacked. I think the real problem is asking players to go through such a drawn out tutorial for their first fight. This is something I should look into.


  • Hmm, first time I've actually gotten this one. I could probably simply tweak the transparency a little to fix.


I've jotted all of this down and will implement fixes accordingly!
Thank you so much for your kind words valuable feedback, I very much appreciate you taking the time to point these things out!


It was definitely my pleasure! The text box is really more my eyesight being the problem and not so much the game being at fault, so I'd consider that one a subjective point at best.

And I thought I noticed Nikolai losing fortitude when he acted! I thought I was imagining it but now that I know, another playthrough is going to be easier.

After finishing the optional quest in the demo, I'm definitely appreciative of how you've built this so far! Tutorials are straight, to the point, and having the ability to go back is handy (despite me not realizing the fortitude building with Nikolai - that was an oversight on my behalf and I'll admit that lol)

Too, if other side quests are like the one in the demo, I'm excited to see the backstory and lore play out through them.

Nihilo

Currently playing through the demo and made it past the second big baddie and some thoughts:

  • Battle fields with pipe work in the mapping tend to obscure damage dealt to the party - while not a huge problem for mob encounters, the obstruction is noticeable.


  • Maybe I missed how but is there a way to get my characters energy back up in longer fights? There likely is and I missed it, though it hasn't been an issue.


  • The text box can be hard to read depending on what map you're on - the first few maps had me squinting because it was white text against lighter background outdoors, meanwhile in caves and buildings it wasn't an issue.


I'm going to outright praise this demo for it's art, detail in mapping, and the UI and sprite work. Seeing how upgrading and crafting are going to be a bigger part of the game moving forward, definitely excites me to know the power-creep for the characters is going to be more of a natural drip vs it being a grind-fest. Crazy good work, thoroughly impressed!

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I hope my npc sprite description was okay - I honestly blanked on what to suggest other than what I wrote. I lean hard into the whole 'punk' aspect of the screen name lol

I can't wait to see everyone's characters and stuff in play! :D