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#1 Shoelace

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Posted 30 November 2014 - 11:25 AM

I am finally going to start these Inside Chapters. :) I know, it took me long enough right. My wedding is now in 13 days from this posting and I have just been super busy with that, so hopefully guys can forgive me. I hope to have Chapter 2's episode very soon, but I just need to wait for a time to record in between wedding stuff. If not it will be right after the wedding. Anyways, I guess it would make sense to post Inside Chapters: Episode 1 for Archives. This is almost the same exact post in the Fall Expo. Next episode we will talk barrels.

 

The rise and fall of the Legend of the Hero of Dreams has been told. However, the Tale of the Moon is just beginning. Years ago, The Hero of Courage came face to face with a power that the world has never seen. True evil. The Dark Shadow was about to cast over Hyrule when this boy of courage came forth. Little did he know the terror he would encounter and just how far he would fall to save the world.


Chapters of Enova


Welcome to the first look at Chapter's of Enova! I have been keeping this game very secretive for a long time, and I am very excited to show a little bit of it. Here is the first look of Chapter's of Enova:

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With Hero of Dreams, I wanted to create a game that would feel alive. I tried really hard to design a world where everything feels connected and makes you feel like you are on a journey. I really proud of Hero of Dreams, however, I always felt that I was so limited on what I can do with 2.10. With 2.5's release I was finally able to realize this and produce a game that I hope tops Hero of Dreams.

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This game is called Chapters of Enova. Some people may have heard of this game by another name, The Dark Shadow. I released a demo of The Dark Shadow back in 2005 at the Spring Expo. However, at the time I wanted to focus on completing Hero of Dreams. This game has went through major, major changes. That is because I wanted this game to set the bar for 2.5. But the program wasn't released until years later which pushed the game's release date. Once 2.5 is released, I focused on building the engine of the game with tons of scripts. Each script focuses on gameplay and makes the game much more interesting. I am finally glad to say, the main engine is done.

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The graphic style is a blend of every tileset known to PureZC. lol. If you can recall with the demo of this game, it started off as a mix of NES/BS, with a little bit of Pure. Down the road, I started to mix the Adventure, DoR, etc. As well as my own custom made graphics. I am really proud of the tileset. However, it was hell to make it because... every tile is 8-bit. But it is alright, I focused a lot of the graphics, then worked on the engine, and now I am working on Game Design (my favorite part). Now that I am focusing on Design, the game is coming along a lot quicker. I think it is just because I don't like scripting... but if I want quicksand... I am going to make quicksand... oh know?!

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This is a storyline driven quest. So for the text/storyline haters, stay away from this one. Hero of Dreams told a very humorous story, that gradually becomes a coming of age for Link. In this game, it is a lot darker than Hero of Dreams, however, still has the humor that we come to love in a Zelda game. Only, Link doesn't call himself The Sexy Beast. :) Again, there will be way more story than my previous game, so be prepared for that.

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I know, I know... You wanted a demo. I still don't think it is the right time to create a demo. However, what I will do is make a video each month called, Inside Chapters. In this series, I will reveal a little bit more about the game. Next month, I will be talking about the main theme of the game and talking about Barrels. It will be barrels of fun! Here is the first video where I show a short clip of the game:



Thank you guys so much for the support. You guys have always been awesome! I hope you stay tuned to more news on Chapters of Enova.

P.S. Lots of Purple Trees!!!!!!


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Posted 30 November 2014 - 11:42 AM

I probably should've read the first part because I was thinking to myself "I would've sworn this is the same as in the expo..." lol

 

Nonetheless, still really good stuff and that video is pretty damn awesome. Looking forward to chapter 2.

 

P.S. Lots of Purple Trees!!!!!!

Oh...

 

...nevermind, gonna have to give this quest a 0/5 when it comes out :(


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Posted 30 November 2014 - 01:59 PM

I noticed the link tiles you used are similar to one you used for zelda 1 link in hero of dreams



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Posted 30 November 2014 - 02:37 PM

First of all, congratulations Shoelace for your special upcoming lifetime event! :) And second of all, really looking forward to the next episode of Inside Chapters :)

(PURPLE TREES!? Are you mad man!?)

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Posted 30 November 2014 - 03:59 PM

Getting married and building a quest at the same time. She certainly has patience. Sounds like a keeper. lol


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Posted 03 December 2014 - 08:13 PM

Alright because of your wedding i guess i can forgive you for delaying chapters episode 2.......naw just kidding!  I said it before and I'll say it again, you are an awesome guy, especially for eloping with Michelle!  NJF is right......she does sound like a keeper ;-) :bounce: :love:



#7 Shoelace

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Posted 06 December 2014 - 12:26 PM

I probably should've read the first part because I was thinking to myself "I would've sworn this is the same as in the expo..." lol

 

Nonetheless, still really good stuff and that video is pretty damn awesome. Looking forward to chapter 2.

 

Oh...

 

...nevermind, gonna have to give this quest a 0/5 when it comes out :(

 

Purple Trees are my thing man.  No one can ever take that away from me!

 

I noticed the link tiles you used are similar to one you used for zelda 1 link in hero of dreams

 

You noticed right.  Maybe a clue on the game... maybe... no comment.

First of all, congratulations Shoelace for your special upcoming lifetime event! :) And second of all, really looking forward to the next episode of Inside Chapters :)

(PURPLE TREES!? Are you mad man!?)

 

Thank you.  It is crazy, it is now 7 days away, and I have edited so many videos, just finished up the centerpieces (I made video game 8-bit centerpiece tables), and am currently making the Table numbers in photoshop.

 

Getting married and building a quest at the same time. She certainly has patience. Sounds like a keeper. lol

 

I know, she is so awesome.  I love her so incredibly much. :)   The quest is becoming along great right now.  I am making the game in a weird fashion, but I will explain that in a later entry, but I am in level with the game design so far.  I hope everyone else has the same opinion once they play it.

 

Alright because of your wedding i guess i can forgive you for delaying chapters episode 2.......naw just kidding!  I said it before and I'll say it again, you are an awesome guy, especially for eloping with Michelle!  NJF is right......she does sound like a keeper ;-) :bounce: :love:

 

Thanks!  And again thanks for all of your support.  Anytime, I think of a fan, your name usually comes to mind, so I hope to not disappoint.  And I hope to have the 2nd Chapter soon.


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Posted 06 December 2014 - 12:51 PM

My quests is one of the reasons I stay single. Don't want a woman who doesn't have patience for me prioritizing my quests.

That's why I said you got a good woman.

Now if what I just said sounds lame, prioritizing quests over getting a girl, that's not my only reason for deciding to stay single. :P I just have too many reasons. :P Unlike you, my experiences with them haven't been the most fortunate. :P

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Posted 06 December 2014 - 06:39 PM

@Shoelace: Considering what I've seen so far of your game I don't think anything will disappoint me.....but hey I'm just one fan/supporter of hopefully many others you will have when you release it!  Side note: in the first chapters video when the map zoomed out I seen distinctly a blue wiggling thing roughly in the center of the map....couldn't tell what it was...?




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