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Twisted baubles replace my brain and I am toxic yet nice. There's a lot to me, but also not a lot going on up there, they say. PM me because I love attention, I do interviews, I do reviews, I do stuff. Here for the long haul. Gotta hustle.
I'm working on whatever I'm working on, and I love RPG Maker games that aren't traditional RPGs. Puzzlers, interactive stories, but nothing too abstract that'll weird me out. Just give me a polished gem and I'll stare at it for days, marveling at the way the light reflects just right, inner inflections, potato top pie.
I want to make games with you.
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Twisted baubles replace my brain and I am toxic yet nice. There's a lot to me, but also not a lot going on up there, they say. PM me because I love attention, I do interviews, I do reviews, I do stuff. Here for the long haul. Gotta hustle.
I'm working on whatever I'm working on, and I love RPG Maker games that aren't traditional RPGs. Puzzlers, interactive stories, but nothing too abstract that'll weird me out. Just give me a polished gem and I'll stare at it for days, marveling at the way the light reflects just right, inner inflections, potato top pie.
I want to make games with you.
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[Poll] Who will win Misaos 2013
That's why I created the "other" Misao thread, so people can discuss nominations. And actually it seems like people are nominating lesser-known games for Misaos, which is good to see. I encourage you to discuss your opinions on the official discussion thread, I'd like to hear what you think.
The Last King of Hyrule
I haven't played any SMBX games or made any SMBX games. But I'll try to play as many and have as much practice as possible regarding this event, because it looks super cool. Does anyone have any good tips for learning this?
The Featured Game Thread
Well Pom certainly is a divisive topic. I see Pom as a great short game with custom graphics and a cool storyline. Archeia has a point that it might be too short for a Featured Game, but since when does a game need to be long to be featured? I've played a lot of <1hr games that are way better than 30+ hour-long epics. Length shouldn't matter in my opinion, and neither should depth of mechanics. It's all about the experience, I say.
But I still believe Pom shouldn't be featured. The reason for this is simply because everyone already knows about Pom. People being directed to this site to download Pom should already have a URL, and all regulars of this site already know where to get it. The Featured spot should highlight games that deserve a bit more spotlight than they currently do. The only reason I could see to give Pom featured as of present is to award it with an "honorary" thing. Being featured probably won't even increase its download count by that much.
So yeah, Suzy and freedom needs exposure, Rust and Blood needs exposure, Labyrinthine Dreams needs exposure. They all have <1000 downloads (last time I checked), but glowing reviews and talk from those that have played it. I'd suggest you considering featuring one of them.
But I still believe Pom shouldn't be featured. The reason for this is simply because everyone already knows about Pom. People being directed to this site to download Pom should already have a URL, and all regulars of this site already know where to get it. The Featured spot should highlight games that deserve a bit more spotlight than they currently do. The only reason I could see to give Pom featured as of present is to award it with an "honorary" thing. Being featured probably won't even increase its download count by that much.
So yeah, Suzy and freedom needs exposure, Rust and Blood needs exposure, Labyrinthine Dreams needs exposure. They all have <1000 downloads (last time I checked), but glowing reviews and talk from those that have played it. I'd suggest you considering featuring one of them.
The 2013 "Official" Misao Predictions and Discussion Thread
author=KadyCandy
Happy Birthday was brilliant. It's original, I have yet to find another game with a twist like it. I love how you played the detective, and how you had to put the clues together yourself at the end yourself. It never once gave away who was the killer until the final two clues, either! Very well written. I don't mind when a game uses the RTP, as long as it's telling a good story. This one is telling an amazing story.
I agree, Happy Birthday had a brilliant story, even if it was hampered by some frustrating game mechanics. And yes, the putting your clues together at the end was pretty fantastic. It actually meant you had to pay attention to the story in order to get it right, instead of the NPC putting together the story for you.
I also agree with your opinion on Seven Mysteries. I encourage you to check out Suzy and freedom if you have the time, its story is handled masterfully. Plus it is based on real life events, which makes it even creepier.
Yuna21
I haven't played a lot of game this year, but I'll probably end up nominating HS for several categories. Needs more exposure, that gem.
That game actually has quite a bit of exposure compared to other games. Not to downplay it, it is gorgeous, but I found a lot of the gameplay mechanics didn't mesh well together. That and I think it should make its extremely steep learning curve a little bit shallower. But that's speaking from someone who isn't that experienced with life simulation games (the only ones I've played are The Sims and Animal Crossing).
The 2013 "Official" Misao Predictions and Discussion Thread
Update: Added Dragons' Descendants, Gingiva, VorlorN, Ankharia, Fantasia: Rise of a Legend to the list.
@kentona Thanks for the lists. I didn't know that you couldn't nominate Aether Pulse for a misao. It makes sense now that I think of it. I think it goes to Homework Salesman then.
@Gourd_Clae The Wedding is not a demo anymore, it's a completed game now. Here it is.
It also looks like I must play VorlorN now. I can't believe a game as big as this went under my radar. It looks really good.
@kentona Thanks for the lists. I didn't know that you couldn't nominate Aether Pulse for a misao. It makes sense now that I think of it. I think it goes to Homework Salesman then.
@Gourd_Clae The Wedding is not a demo anymore, it's a completed game now. Here it is.
It also looks like I must play VorlorN now. I can't believe a game as big as this went under my radar. It looks really good.
Phantom Legacy (Redux)
I downloaded this and played it for a bit. A very polished and engaging game. However, I'll report that I got an error "event script not found" or something along those lines, when I was fighting the first boss. I used a regular attack, and it did 1 damage, and he was all like, "Yo dude that can't hurt me!" and then the game crashed.
So yeah, in case you wanted to fix it.
So yeah, in case you wanted to fix it.
The 2013 "Official" Misao Predictions and Discussion Thread
Who I think should win the Misaos:
Best Storytelling and Direction - Suzy and freedom.
Suzy pushes boundaries by making a non-fiction game while tactfully exploring the human condition. Although I haven't played Phantom Legacy yet and I've heard that's got a boss story.
Best Characters - Pom has to take it here.
I mean, even if you hate this game, you gotta agree that Pom (the dog herself) is one of the most memorable characters in an RPG Maker game ever. For better or for worse. Honorable mention to Suzy and freedom for fleshing out the characters with believable motivations.
Best Setting - Subject.
Being part of an experimental facility is badass. Also, maybe Pom. Doge heaven is a cool place to roam around.
Best Atmosphere - VorLorn., or Rust and Blood.
Both of these games crafted a relentlessly dark atmosphere that makes the player feel in a constant state of unease. Suzy and freedom was darkly atmospheric too.
Best Graphics & Artwork - Reincarnation.
Even if you felt like Reincarnation lacked in the gameplay department, you gotta admit that the sheer quality of its art was beautiful and professional. Homework Salesman and fey are both pretty as well.
Best Sound & Music - Blood Shard.
Jurassic_Mark composed an entire soundtrack for his game and he crafts the mood meticulously with sound. Bonus points to Enelysion though.
Most Technical Prowess - Has to be The Drop here, hands down.
I mean you're creating a roguelike in VX Ace, how much more technically boss can you get?
Best Level/Dungeon/Puzzle Design - Labyrinthine Dreams.
Really good puzzles here. Also fey. I suspect RMN World would factor in here too, but I haven't played it.
Best Gameplay Mechanics - Fey.
Integrated action mechanics into the game flawlessly. Vorlorn also deserves a mention for the same reason.
Best Interface Design - Reincarnation.
The menus are professional-grade. Every click is satisfying and leads you where you want to go. Even the battle interface is custom & slick.
Most Promising Demo - Blood Shard.
This category wasn't that crowded, since most of the highly anticipated demos actually became completed games this year. Blood Shard has a whole lot of potential. I would nominate Oneirophrenia though, but it doesn't have a download.
Best Non-RPG - Either Suzy and freedom or Rust and Blood here.
Or Labyrinthine Dreams or Vorlorn. I'm still not sure whether Fey qualifies as an RPG or not.
Game Of The Year - Fey or Suzy and freedom.
Heck, I'm even tempted to say Pom here. Who knows? Also Lab Dreams is a contender.
Best Storytelling and Direction - Suzy and freedom.
Suzy pushes boundaries by making a non-fiction game while tactfully exploring the human condition. Although I haven't played Phantom Legacy yet and I've heard that's got a boss story.
Best Characters - Pom has to take it here.
I mean, even if you hate this game, you gotta agree that Pom (the dog herself) is one of the most memorable characters in an RPG Maker game ever. For better or for worse. Honorable mention to Suzy and freedom for fleshing out the characters with believable motivations.
Best Setting - Subject.
Being part of an experimental facility is badass. Also, maybe Pom. Doge heaven is a cool place to roam around.
Best Atmosphere - VorLorn., or Rust and Blood.
Both of these games crafted a relentlessly dark atmosphere that makes the player feel in a constant state of unease. Suzy and freedom was darkly atmospheric too.
Best Graphics & Artwork - Reincarnation.
Even if you felt like Reincarnation lacked in the gameplay department, you gotta admit that the sheer quality of its art was beautiful and professional. Homework Salesman and fey are both pretty as well.
Best Sound & Music - Blood Shard.
Jurassic_Mark composed an entire soundtrack for his game and he crafts the mood meticulously with sound. Bonus points to Enelysion though.
Most Technical Prowess - Has to be The Drop here, hands down.
I mean you're creating a roguelike in VX Ace, how much more technically boss can you get?
Best Level/Dungeon/Puzzle Design - Labyrinthine Dreams.
Really good puzzles here. Also fey. I suspect RMN World would factor in here too, but I haven't played it.
Best Gameplay Mechanics - Fey.
Integrated action mechanics into the game flawlessly. Vorlorn also deserves a mention for the same reason.
Best Interface Design - Reincarnation.
The menus are professional-grade. Every click is satisfying and leads you where you want to go. Even the battle interface is custom & slick.
Most Promising Demo - Blood Shard.
This category wasn't that crowded, since most of the highly anticipated demos actually became completed games this year. Blood Shard has a whole lot of potential. I would nominate Oneirophrenia though, but it doesn't have a download.
Best Non-RPG - Either Suzy and freedom or Rust and Blood here.
Or Labyrinthine Dreams or Vorlorn. I'm still not sure whether Fey qualifies as an RPG or not.
Game Of The Year - Fey or Suzy and freedom.
Heck, I'm even tempted to say Pom here. Who knows? Also Lab Dreams is a contender.
The 2013 "Official" Misao Predictions and Discussion Thread
It's that time of the year again, and we're getting nearer to the Misao Awards. Whether you have played many or few games this year, feel free to discuss which games deserve to nab each award category, or explore the variety of games discussed. Don't forget to point out underrated gems, and explain their strengths/weaknesses. Provide exposure for games that would otherwise go under the radar. This is a free discussion; everyone's opinion is valued. Try not to self-promote or discuss your own games, and definitely don't hesitate to download and play some of the titles that catch your eye. Overall, have fun!
Note: Feel free to suggest new additions to the list.
 | The long awaited conclusion to the cult classic RPGmaker game; Demon Legacy. | |
 | A tale of two unlikely friends struggling to piece together their broken pasts. | |
 | Non-fiction horror game. It is inspired by a real life crime that happened in Brazil. | |
 | Me-Patra's self-indulgent mess of a first game, starring an entire cast of dogs! | |
 | The party will travel to the tomb, hidden deep underground, and discover the results of Tarneus' research. | |
 | An 7.5 hour long labour of love 2.5 years in the making. | |
 | A game about Max, a color blind high school student who's taking an experimental drug to cure his condition. | |
 | Survival horror where you need to gather food and supplies at day while making sure you have enough time to get back to your hideout before night comes. | |
 | You wake up in a dark room covered in bandages. Will you make it out safely? | |
 | The game is about groups of “special” students: The inquisitive, the mysterious, and the insane. | |
 | Join Elsa as she sets out to defeat all the monsters on the island and discover what is it that the monsters are planning. | |
 | A short game about overcoming the scars of the past and following the right path, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. | |
 | A unique take on the dungeon crawler and follow-up to 2009'sThe Reconstruction. | |
 | A story-driven title – solve a classic but tragic murder mystery. Interview suspects, present items, and scour the mansion for clues! | |
 | A community collaborative project made in Super Mario Bros. X. It's the 5th game in the Super RMN Bros. line. | |
 | Take the role of a cute little fairy in a sports bra and pink boxing gloves, named Tina, as she travels from outer space to fight the dark henchmen of the evil galactic demon, Lord Grimm, and save her fellow fairies! | |
 | Just when it seems Erdrich has been spared from this tragedy, several unfortunate events begin to plague the land. Traverse the rifts of time and save the world from evil’s vile clutches! | |
 | An RPG with strategic gameplay focused on customization and dungeons. | |
 | An amboeboid landscape threatens to engulf civilization and all its plastic bottles. | |
 | Many mysteries will be confronted but one question continues to remain: “Is there a way to bring her back?” | |
 | A small puzzle platformer developed with the Unity 3D Engine. It is a remake of an old Commodore64 game called "Acia" developed by Peter Kaul in 1989. | |
 | A life simulation game with an emphasis on dungeon exploration, completing quests, crafting new equipment and items, and befriending the people in town. The game takes inspiration from the Rune Factory and Atelier series. | |
 | Wandering Souls is a fan game based on Touhou Project. Since this game focuses way more on gameplay than story, you don't necessarily need to know anything about the Touhou universe to enjoy it. | |
 | The Logomancer is a JRPG without killing. Conflicts are resolved through argumentation, logical discourse and persuasive speech. |
 | A highly anticipated demo set during the age of the Norse gods. | |
 | An intriguing RPG with political and religious mystery. | |
 | A Yume-Nikki-inspired horror exploration game. | |
 | A side-scrolling action-platformer that uses elements from various genres of games such as RPG and action-adventure games. |
[Poll] Unofficial RMN All hallows' event voting poll
Well it's not insulting the winner since I'm pretty sure SnowOwl is happy that he won the People's Choice category. It's just a poll to see how things might have gone if everyone had voted. I mean this topic was probably created out of spite, but it's still useful. I wanted to see what everyone thought of the games anyway, I thought that was mostly the point of the survey.
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