POLARCACTUS'S PROFILE

I was wondering where you were, Red. =) Been busy like Uni, but with my IGMC entry.

Something real old, but--

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/37175-enelysion-review/

If they really had a problem with the game's pacing/characterisation, why didn't they mention it when I was asking for feedback/criticism? Why didn't they point it out? Seriously... But no, like with virtually every other game on that site that is not made by a 'cool cat'/popular member, it gets ignored. No wonder some devs come here for feedback. I saw an amazing commercial game called the 'Amber Throne' ( which I was following while still a member there back in mid-2012 and it was still non-commercial ) that received a shockingly low number of replies/views, yet another comm-game made by a well-known member of staff got plenty.

Oh well, hopefully the IGMC entry will fix up all those glaring issues. But I am worried about its reception, since GameDev Fort seemed to be populated with RMWebers, who already hold a poor opinion on Enelysion ( at least, the 'cool' kids do ).

Bit ranty, but I needed to get it off my chest.

IGMC entry will just be titled 'Self'.

Finished up the 1st dungeon for my IGMC entry ( a prequel to Enelysion ), balanced a few battles, item distribution and skill-learning in the non-traditional sense ( levels are fixed, so Laine never gains stats/skills the normal way ). Just waiting for the game page to be approved, then I can start posting updates there. In the meantime, I'll be doing new artwork since I obviously can't use the ones for the original game.

Hard juggling an IGMC entry while working full-time, but I can wing it. I wanted to make custom graphics but I realise it would be a waste of time when the gameplay and writing at this point is far more important than making a game look good ( most of the entries I'm seeing over at GameDev Fort seem to be falling into this pit. )

PS4 for all the reasons Sooz mentioned. It got me into playing RPGs in the first place. And the reason I love kick-ass females in video games ( or why I design them ). And I still want to see an RM script that replicates its battle-system to the T ( I've seen one for RMXP, but that was just for the visual style ).

Most of my favourite games tend to be on the Genny with the exception of FF12. And I have never played Mario or Zelda in my life ( shoot me ).

Shining Force II:
Still better than any Fire Emblem game I've ever played. So many memorable fights there ( that bloody Kraken and that chess stage for one... ), a lovely visual style, fun battles. I was totally willing to overlook the general clicheness of the game's plot.

Gunstar Heroes:
Over the top shooter/platform action that was just so much fun. And that soundtrack.

FF12:
Kawazau's design choices aside, I loved the game's sense of grandeur and scope, its immense world-building, Sakimoto's soundtrack, Balthier etc. etc. And Yiazmat. Can't forget Yiazmat.

I would put up an IGMC page for the prequel, but I still need a title for the game. >< Something that... catches the essence of what's happening. I have all my resources/music/scripts sorted out with about 15 mins of gameplay down so far.

Game aesthetic will be the same as this game. =)