SHOOBINATOR'S PROFILE

I think part of it also was how I used a particular tileset. If you're going for a specific look/style, then you have to execute that particular look well. Otherwise, you are not meeting the standard that you've set for yourself by going for said look. I'm not using a custom tileset either, so there has also been a precedent set for how well something can look with the tileset that I'm using.

If you could help me out that would be real cool of you, but I would still like to do some of the mapping as well, especially the dungeon areas. I haven't had the chance to spend more time on other kinds of maps like towns, etc., so I don't really know what kind of quality that I can produce as long as I put the time in. Anyways, it would be tremendously helpful to have another mapper on board.

I think attacks that ignore defense can be okay as long as it's a spell/skill that indicates this because otherwise it's just unfair.

I know I found this out a long time ago, but it's been a while...The ATB wait function is basically broken in RM2k3, right?

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Condition_icons provided as an example appears to be able to display more than one at once, at least from the picture I've seen. But I can't get it to work that way, so I dunno (my status effect are all different priorities).

If you could help me look into that, I would really appreciate it. Because I can guarantee that you will have more than one status condition at points in this game, and I want that to be as clear/logical as possible.

Also, in response to the discussion above: Pictures do speak louder than words. The scenery and music can give you a specific feeling without giving an excessive amount of dialogue to a player. Meanwhile, when used correctly, a lack of dialogue can give the player a chance to question and ponder what the scenery might suggest. I would agree that having text for books, etc and other objects are OK as long as they are pronounced. You don't want that rock in the corner to give a long soliloquy from the main character or something like that that would be wasted since hardly anyone will find that (except the most hardcore).

Also, like you said above, making things worth reading is important too. If something really isn't as significant as you intended, you shouldn't go back and try to add dialogue to something that should have never had it in the first place in an attempt to make it better.

If you're going for minimalistic game design, neither storytelling nor eye candy should be priorities. They are equally both compelling but lack actual gameplay value. However, these things are needed to some extent if you ever want people to play your game in the first place.

Alright, I just resubmitted. Let's hope for the best! ^_^

I think the tough love was for the better.