[FULL] Forever's End: Episode One

[NicoB]

Ok i played through Episode One now.

I really enjoyed the gameplay but the story is what hooked me. It is pretty intervened and the fact that you are able to play with all sides is great. I want to know who Frederick is, why is he still alive and why is Seti so old, where is the Keeper and why is Marcellus still alive? If hes an crusader does he only use the king to get the crystals to kill the lost or what is his scheme? I hope to get many answers with the next episodes.

I also encountered the stat bug, but it did not bother me. Epoch with 500 Agility and maxed Att and Def just rocks.

I think it is very industirous that you implemented a new character system with each character and the whole Linguardia guide of course. The Quest helper function seems a bit redundant from time to time because the game is so linear.
The Tarot system seemed a bit random, i don't know if the chance to get a positive effect is 50/50, but i guessed it and so i did not use it except for sould rends. Maybe you should explain that in the tarot instructions.

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Hey thanks, Rachsal! I still haven't figured out where the stat bug is occurring. At what point in the game did you notice it?

The tarot system is actually a 2/3 of getting positive and a 1/3 of getting negative. I found the 50/50 to be too unforgiving. It's probably something I should have mentioned in-game.

Make sure you hold on to your save file for later releases.

[NicoB]

Hey guys,

Alright, so I just uploaded v.1.05 which should fix the stat bug some of you were encountering. Basically, it caused Epoch, Lee, and Goldo's stats to become ridiculously high in a short period. This didn't happen until after I had applied some new patches, but I honestly don't understand how that would have affected it. Anyway, this version should fix the problem. For those of you who have already encountered this bug and have crazy stats, don't worry. Just load up your file and the game should fix it automatically. If you are still having that problem, let me know immediately.

You can download it here: http://rpgmaker.net/games/650/downloads/

[Denzel-X]

Sadly, the game is kinda broken for me. After the fight with the Elementalchange Demon, i got this wird UI without any cursor. Don't know how to fix that. Sadly, this is my only Savegame.

[NicoB]

I've seen this happen to me before. It usually occurs when you input something before the game has had time to change system graphic settings. Usually, it went away after restarting though. Is it still there when you've turned it off? If it is, try opening a chest or donating something to farnstein (even if you don't have anything to donate); that should fix it.

Let me know.

[Denzel-X]

Thanks
I'll try it tomorrow after school.

It first came in the fight against that ele-Demon after it said "It starts transforming" or something like that. Guess my Enter-Smashing did this.

[NicoB]

Alright, sounds good. Please get back to me and let me know if you get it to work.

[~Jack~]

Okay, finally finished Episode One and it's really a well done game. The gameplay is nicely polished and what really stand out is how you made every character unique in regards to the battle system as no one plays quite the same. Capturing monsters is also an interesting addition although I didn't find it that useful apart from getting the reward at the end.
The only aspect of the batte system that bugged me was the system-graphics as it was hard to see what option I had selected because everything is so dark. Certainly something that should be fixed.

The only other aspect of the game I didn't like as much is the 4-way split in the end. You could have certainly shortened these parts as not every bit of it felt really neccesary.
Still it's one of the better rpg-maker games I played in the last few years so keep on going and give us a continuation Really want to find out how the story continues.

[Ben]

Yes and Ive just started and for know liked it a lot. Really great grafic, i Just dont see the point why you have so good face grafics just for the menu and didnt use them to support the dramatic or emotional scenes with right expression....okay, I m honest Ive played only one game in nearly nine years which could compensate through tons and tons (and I mean really tons! xD) of charaposes what get lost through didnt use faces. So for know, characterdesign was maybe unconsciousely rated as worse because its jharder to transport emotions through 32x 24 than trough 48x48 xD....and I only can remember one real pose (these *sigh* looking of Epoch). Well it wont hinder me anyway to play it further, cause its the only real point I didnt like at all by playing about an hour (which attests from my point of view, you made a great job, I dont think long about deleting even games who were rated as best project of the year if the game doesnt fuel my passion for playing it). You hear from me!

[El Chita]

Hey there,
I started playing your game and I loved it so far (Balmung Cycle was always my favorite english-speaking game, and I really like the style of it), but I'm not able to defeat Gandharva, I fighted him so long until he had no more MP's, but he still respawns his dolls, so I can't hurt him. What am I doing wrong?

About the game, there is little to complain, the only thing I think is annoying is the thing with the ability points when you equipped a book: You only need one point, get about 5 in a batlle and learn the spell. When you equip the next book, you'll have to earn 20 points again, instead of using the abiltiy points left, which are 4. Maybe you can change that.

Anyway, I love your game, one can see you've put a lot of work into it !

[NicoB]

Hey sorry for the late reply!

For Gandharva you need to absorb the ability from one of his dolls to progress. Use it on him and it will allow you to damage him.

@Jack: Thanks man, glad you liked it! I'll keep your critiques in mind!

@straight ahead: Appreciate it man. Look forward to hearing more from you.

[NicoB]

Hey guys,

Thought you'd all like to know that Forever's End is getting its own original soundtrack!

I'm receiving help from a really talented composer by the name of Jose Moreno, aka CastorOnline, who has offered to help me for a very reasonable price. Jose is a Mexican composer whose experience includes transcribing partitures, making arrangements for school orchestra, composing the Chrono Trigger Medley performed in cafe iguanas at 2009, composing many themes for various independent games, and composing music for local filmmakers (short films). I was really impressed with his style after listening to his older works; and seeing as I was looking for a composer for my game, I decided to snatch him up before some other user got the chance. In less than a week, he's already finished four songs for me, and I think they're fantastic.

Here are three songs that he has already composed for the game:







You can check out every song he's composed for Forever's End by clicking HERE and get updates when Jose posts new songs by subscribing to his video page HERE.

I've also gone ahead and created an OST tab on RMN's main gamepage that has all of the songs he's created for FE, which I will update periodically. I'm really happy with what he has composed so far, and I look forward to continue working with him. I've heard a lot of people say that my game's music was too recognizable and could really improve from a custom soundtrack. Hopefully, these new songs will help improve the game's image and its originality in the eyes of the player.

In addition, Jose is also making his own RPG Maker game in VX called Emerald Chronicles: Castor Wars. It isn't currently in English, but the main characters are beavers, and that should be enough incentive for any gamer. You can check it out HERE.

Let's all show Jose some love.