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Sword Of Moonlight Games => Complete Games => Moratheia => Topic started by: Verdite on December 24, 2014, 06:14:10 am
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*Brushes off the cobwebs*
I know I haven't updated anything on my board for a while, I simply haven't had time to do anything outside of my graphic design project which seems to suck up a ton of my spare time, which has included learning a new 3D program from ground level to expert, and a new pro level external program. Anyway I shouldn't go into that too much.
When possible I have been able to work on fixing up Moratheia and adding extra content.
Version 2 should be released on the 28th or 29th.
Finalised changes to the game include...
- 4 new levels, bumping the level count up to 40
- completely simplified the intro and story to be less convoluted and easier to follow
- adjusted monster difficulty, now the game is more accessible to non-KF/SOM gamers
- adjusted save point difficulty
- a lot of new curatives
- removed multiple swing types, now you only get 1 type of attack per weapon
- added skeletons, archers, trolls, and a dragon like enemy
- new Eldyte crystals allow you to form equipment or abilities
- signposts
- updated 2d maps
- new BGM, more upbeat tracks for Calethan town and meera
- texture rehaul on most maps, making the game look way better. I've deviated from the SoM art style deliberately
- more lore, covering characters and past races of Pelmora
- more weapons
- lighting overhaul, more use of lamps
- draw distance has been increased a lot in levels
- blacksmith quests
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The screenshots look nice and some really good improvements listed (in my moronic opinion :badteeth: ) as well. Really looking forward to it. Thank you for all this work!
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Any sign of a full release? The game looks neat!
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Hi Crowe apologies for the late replt I have been super busy over the new year. Anyway I cannot give an exact estimate on the release, but expect another week at least. I have plans to fix up some of the NPCs with better, reworked models.
Some minor news to report...
New lanterns with baked in accurate shadows (looks great trust me)
Massive environment texture changes, for the best
Calethan now has a castle and a new entry, it was too close to water level before
Meera has new environment additions
Secret walls now implemented, some really nice hidden sections early on
Fixed alot of text to fit the new background story
Added roughly 8 new weapons
Lighting has been standardised across most maps
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Very nice, I will be so happy to play this when its finished :D
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Some bad news folks I was informed today that the dispatch on my new PC will be next week. So unless I can borrow a PC I can't work on version 2.
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Some bad news folks I was informed today that the dispatch on my new PC will be next week. So unless I can borrow a PC I can't work on version 2.
take your time, i being the newb that i am am waiting with bated breath for the release.
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I have been working alot improving the artwork, and its really improving the game. I want to finish some more NPC improvements then I intend to tinker a bit with gameplay. Thanks for being patient :)
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awesome news man not to be oushy but do we have a ETA for release? im chomping at the bit to get a shot at this game, already killed ds1 and 2 and all KFs cant wait for this.
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Hello DariyanSkie
The final version will be released before April this year :)
I am aiming for March. Thank you for waiting for and anticipating the release. It will be worth the wait, trust me :)
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I have been checking these forums over the past few months waiting for this :cool:
Your hard work is much appreciated, i am a long time kings field fan and this + the news of KF5...
You make dreams come true :beerchug:
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Sure, well initially I wanted to make a Kings Field style game because I knew From probably would not be releasing a new KF. It was my dream to create and share a proper Kings Field game, and SoM was perfect for doing that. Its been a while since I first started, but thats because I am somewhat masochistic about details! :smile:
I only hope that people who play my game can relive some of that Kings Field experience. I dont think anyone could best a KF game with a SoM game. :biggrin:
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thanks for the prompt reply verdite will be waiting for this game with bated breath!!!
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Some big news for Moratheia next week! I have been working as much as possible on one of the new gameplay elements, to increase convenience and exploration. Very close to the final release!
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you have no clue how excited i am for this! been checking every day for news, cant wait to get into another kings field game, now that ive beaten every kings field multiple times, and every game on this website...maybe i have a problem? :tinfoil:
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Some news. I hope I am not keeping you all in suspense!
Magic system for abilities etc now balanced out and working properly. New optional stat gain system implemented too.
Intro fully complete with story adjustments.
Crafting 50% complete
Lots of new dialogue, with some conversations condensed down.
Updated ton of textures, game looks alot more modern.
Adjusted some map layouts especially Calethan, with updated and new map tiles to complement existing ones
More weapons, equipment and items
New sound effects and emphasis on environmental sounds
Release date is next week. Sad to say that my project release has dragged into April!
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No trouble at all my good sir...life happens
CANT wait to try it out
:beerchug:
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any update?
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Yes, sending the final version out to test on Tuesday at the latest, expect a full release next weekend at the latest.
Everything is done event wise, with a few minor events to add.
Added a ton of new items, characters, conversations. Weapon upgrading system.
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Ooh, weapon upgrading system! Reminds me of when I leveled my fist up to LV3 in KFTAC. :biggrin:
Sounds like this version will be teeming with awesomeness on all fronts! The recent screenshots were breathtaking.
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Mord, TAC is what inspired me to make a KF game. :)
The weapon upgrades are done via blacksmith though, but you can still fist your way through chapter 1.
On track with the test release. I don't want to rush testers so I will announce the public release on Monday, with the full test release available to anyone who sends me a PM. Game seems crash / bug free but who knows.
The only planned change for the public release is an improved trade system (think cunes) it's still in infancy.
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So after hitting an unpredicted crash at the weekend, testing was brought swiftly to a halt. I was unable to fix this until today, so release has been set back a few days. I'm going to work flat out on testing to get a release out on Wed/Thurs this week.
Apologies to those waiting, this was something that cropped up out of nowhere. The good news is that the game start has had thorough testing and feedback.
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You're welcome Verdite. ;)
I'm dedicating most of this afternoon to playing your game, so I'll see if I can help iron out any more major bugs.
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Game tested and polished. Links will be up soon, the main irk is that the .zip I prepared is missing one last minute texture fix. I intend to update the .zip, then begin uploading.
Just so everyone knows... I have added a 'truth glass' feature to my game too, a bit of extra KF feeling so... I hope this justifies the wait.
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will this be up tonight? i would love to get into this game tonight, either way thanks for your hard work! I'm sure this is worth much more then the wait.
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Will the download be up anytime soon?
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Hello demi.
Working my ass off to get the public release out for tomorrow. I want to make sure everything is 100% bug free and presentable before I release it.
Anyone waiting can view the manual in the extras thread
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Uploading. Expect a link in about 4 or 5 hours depending on my internet connection.
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Uploading. Expect a link in about 4 or 5 hours depending on my internet connection.
Awesome. I needed something to play this evening
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Been lurking for a while now. Looking forward to playing this.
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:ninja: Same I've been lurking here for a while too, now and again refreshing the page. Super excited to play this now that it is complete. A pre-emptive well done and thank you Verdite :beerchug: gonna play this all tonight and then play some more :biggrin: :coffee: :1782:
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Very welcome folks I hope you enjoy it. The game is 99% bug free, and any patches will be save compatible, so enjoy the game without any worries.
2 months overdue, but the features added were worth it.
Download link is up, by the way!
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Nice! I'll have something to do in the evening when I'm bored now. Congrats for the release at long last!
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Awesome! Good thing I'm not busy for the next few days. I should have plenty of time to enjoy this. :beerchug:
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Suffered my first death today. Got my rear end handed to me by a halberd wielding skeleton in Meera Crypt. I suppose that's what I get for going in without any armor just to check out the place, heh. Might have to spend some of my funds and grab a couple pieces of armor from the shop in Calethan if I want to survive there.
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I wouldn't tackle them without an axe or mace, dagger is a bit short to attack them safely.
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Finally began recording videos for this game. I'll try to have them up tomorrow if I don't get sidetracked by something else.
That being said, going to need to figure out what I can sell so I can get enough Iron Ore to make a Mace for my journey into Meera Crypt. Got 265 gold so hopefully I won't need to give up too much for it. Almost tempted to sell the Token of Travel or whatever it's called to cover it. Almost, heh.
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Try breaking barrels that aren't inside houses, and sell your clams to Gaurlof for a good price. You can also be very daring and sell your noble cloak! That said, the axe is effective too and you get that for free, so you could buy either the chain boots or the Calethan helm with your saved funds, both are great starting choices.
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new to the sow forums, cant find a dl link to Moratheia
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There should be a new one soon - the game is getting a final overhaul by end of May I believe. Stay tuned.