Draco Chronicles: Unbalance (WIP) (Demo is out)

Hepolite · Mar 07, 2009 10:12 PM

Hello there, people. It's time for me to show off the current progress with my game. So now I'm going to show you a demo of the game.

As some of you know, I've been developing a 3D platformer game, combined with the element of puzzle and action. Since the game is only in the early stages, there's plenty of things to add, and probably a some irritating things. Hopefully there won't be any bugs or glitches to ruin the gameplay.

Here's a few screenshots:
SS 1 | SS 2 | SS 3 | SS 4

But enough talk! Here's some links:
Up-to-date-version: (0.1b)
Mirror 1 (YoYoGames, Instant Play may kill the sound!)
Mirror 2 (MediaFire)
Mirror 3 (FilesHost)

Old versions: (0.1)
Mirror 2 (MediaFire)
Mirror 3 (FilesHost)

How to begin playing:
Download the game.
Extract the .zip file to a desired location.
Then launch the game!

As I've said, this is only a demo, so the story/level/concept may/will change later. A good chunk of the story will most likely be changed, due to some weird things. The level design may change as well.

The game does have a in-game tutorial, but it doesn't cover everything, so I can mention some of the game controls here.

Moving - WASD
Run - Shift
Jump/Fly/end flight - Space
Attacking - Arrow keys
Fire breath - F
Change fire breath attack - E and R
HUD - CTRL
Free-look camera - C

That'll be the basics. You can change the keys in the option screen.

Well, with all that out of the way, feel free to leave behind a comment or two [;)]

Again, the story lacks some key points which will be added in the near future. This includes small details, you'll know them when you see them.

*I'll edit this post later to fill out more information when that time comes.

Reported issues:
...

Known issues:
The "effect volume" option isn't working properly with every effect sounds.

Old post:
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As I promised, I did get this game version ready wink

Here's a link to the files:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2

Before you attempt to play, please read this information:
During the last days, things went a little rushed, and therefor lacks proper testing. Things also became a bit hectic, so I'm sure I missed something, or didn't finish a part.
The reason some areas has been locked down (Mainly the outdoor environment) is because of some unfinished parts and little time. I wanted to add more vegetation and scenery to the level, but I didn't have time nor the resources.

This version contains two caved areas, where one has a waterfall and a small river while the other has a big river and some other scenery.
One type on enemy (Going to be a lot more later) which can be fried or crushed.
Limited flying (For now), only in the "main" cave.
Two soundtracks and a little combat sounds.
A combat system which uses "combos" (More to be added to this), still needs more work. Three types of attacks, but the third is not possible to use in this version.
A very far-from-done menu, doesn't have anything in it yet.

The game controls is not included in the game, due to me forgetting to add that. There are not many keys, so it's not hard to understand them.
WASD - Move around
Shift - run
Space - jump
Arrow keys - Attack (Only right and down is functional ATM)
F - Breath fire
This will be possible to customize when I get the option screen up and running.

Feel free to post any comments or questions, I will reply to those as soon as I can. I would write more, but I can't remember what. Oh well, I'll edit this post when I know what it was wink

Everything is made by me, except the main character (Made by TheAnvil), terrain textures, music and the main character's voice (Trasher258). Both the mentioned people are from this forum.

Old post:
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This game is now well on it's way, the story is being written and the levels are growing. A lot of the engine has been done, but still there's things to do. Overall, the progress made is roughly 7-9% of the total game, 100% of an early release. The early release is out!. ETA of the game is 2010.
(% updated 15th July)

A lot of screenshots are up, you can see them here:
[URL=http://i40.tinypic.com/rksa5y.jpg]SS 1[/URL] | [URL=http://i41.tinypic.com/2441qw1.jpg]SS 2[/URL] | |[URL=http://i43.tinypic.com/2zscw94.jpg]SS 3[/URL] | [URL=http://i43.tinypic.com/8w9v1l.jpg]SS 4[/URL]

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I've been thinking about this for quite a while. I guess we can all agree that there are too few games where you can actually play as a dragon. We all know Spyro, but that's it? I also know about a game called "The I of the dragon", but that wasn't that good.

So I had this idea... What if we made a game where you could play as a dragon? I'm sure that many here would like to see more of these games. I've been waiting for who knows how long to see another game, and it's about time that someone does something about that...

I myself have a bit more than a year experience with making games now, so I know what I do, but I can't do any graphics and I bad with stories. I've made attempts at creating the whole game myself, but I canceled them early because I couldn't get any graphics. (I still have the projects, if anyone wants to see them)

Is there anyone who is interested in seeing more dragon games? I hope so, because then it can be more dragon games out there! I truly believe that if everyone here wants a new game, it can be pulled together. So what do you say?

To these who wonder:
I'm using a program called Game Maker, and I have things that allows me to make good games.

Spyro Master · Mar 07, 2009 11:00 PM

Well the only other dragon game i know about was a learning one my sister played when she was little, darby the dragon i think it was called, and you had to do some weird quest thing i cant remember.

MarioSpyro · Mar 08, 2009 12:24 AM

There's a Dragon Game I know it's called "Eye Of The Dragon"

MagikalXD · Mar 08, 2009 2:21 AM

MarioSpyro wrote:

There's a Dragon Game I know it's called "Eye Of The Dragon"

Hepolite wrote:

I also know about a game called "The I of the dragon", but that wasn't that good

Aicebo · Mar 08, 2009 2:47 AM

Lmfao. Not paying attention much? XD
More dragon games would be fun.

Mysterious Cynder · Mar 08, 2009 3:19 AM

That'd be nice if we could. If you want I have a pretty good idea for a story! Just give me a shout on a pm and I'll be there.

RedDragonX · Mar 08, 2009 11:43 AM

I really would love to see another dragon game of some kind. I did find I of the Dragon in a store once and picked it up right away...but the game was defective and my computer got screwed over when running it. The only other dragon game that I really enjoy is Drakengard...and Spyro of course.....but other then that I would love to see another dragon game of some kind out there.

If I had any experience or drive to make games I would certainly do so lol..

Hepolite · Mar 08, 2009 2:13 PM

I've already started on a model of a dragon (Going 3D here!), I've also started with making the engine (I'll update the first post when I have something playable), but I can't do everything myself. If there's anyone here with some experience with texturing and modeling, and/or someone with stories and ideas, you are free to help with whatever you can. Every little bit helps tongue

Mysterious Cynder · Mar 08, 2009 8:07 PM

I call doing the story! XD I can help with some names and what they say too! I'll give you the story on a pm. I hope I can get it done in one day... How long do you want the story to be? Because the longer the longer the game is.

Hepolite · Mar 08, 2009 8:38 PM

I don't know how long the story should be...
I believe that a good size would be around 2-4 hours of gameplay (Not including fighting, walking etc.), but it's too early to make a guess right now. I'll have to get the main engine running first and some models and graphics first.

I also got up two screenshots of the model I'm working on. It's far from finished, but here's the part I've sort of finished (Not textured):
*Outdated images*
The quality is a little bad because they're JPG files.
[EDIT] The claws are now bigger then the ones on the picture. [/EDIT]

I'm also serious about this project, I'm going to do what I can to get it done, but that is not possible without the help from the community.

Spyro Master · Mar 08, 2009 10:08 PM

Its cool though i like the idea, what is the kind of help you need?

Hepolite · Mar 08, 2009 10:16 PM

Well, basic ideas, how the gameplay is (Spyro the dragon or The legend of Spyro style), models and textures and such. For now, it would be great if someone could help me with models. I've spent the whole day on the one model, and it's not done yet.

If you want to make models, but don't have the programs, you could download *Anim8or, milkshape, blender or any other freeware modeling program. There are plenty of tutorials on the web.
Also if someone is good with art, that would be great.

* I use this, and this has the file-type I'm using.

RedDragonX · Mar 08, 2009 10:24 PM

Sounds pretty cool. But the only way I could really help is by writing storylines and such. If you ever need help with that just give a call. Fanfiction.net is good for something.

Hepolite · Mar 08, 2009 10:52 PM

Sure! Every little bit helps. You could hear with Mysterious Cynder and hear what she is planning. I don't think it's possible to use a story from Fanfiction because of copy-rights and such things. I guess that you should figure that out before the level designing part begins.

So, this is what should be done for now:
Basic concept, models, art/textures and story ideas.

EDIT:
Another screenshot is now up (It's headless right now..):
*OLD scrennshot*

RedDragonX · Mar 09, 2009 12:20 AM

Mysterious Cynder in just out of the gates getting into stories. I have never actually tried writing script for something...but I could always give it a shot. Every little bit helps I suppose.

And the whole fanfiction thing was just in reference to the group of us who have contributed our imaginations to that section and such. Simply meaning if you're looking for someone to write something that's a pretty good place to find them.

CoolerThanYou68 · Mar 09, 2009 1:50 AM

That would suck.

Lancer232 · Mar 09, 2009 1:54 AM

I have a program that lets me mix music together, so if you want me to help, just tell me how the game's music style will be.

Mysterious Cynder · Mar 09, 2009 4:41 AM

I'm already working on a dragon right now. It's my dragon that I made up though. (XD) She's a girl, and her name is Frothy. She will be the helper in the game. (like Elora or the dragons from spyro the dragon) (she is a spirit)

I have a question, can you make them talk? Because I would just LOVE to be the voice of Frothy. (lol I know that's not possible XD) And actually I have been writing for a long time.

I will make four characters. I will make a person where you are supposed to like, kill them all the time. Like rhynocs in spyro 3. It is called a Gryoid. I am also making the main villian. I have his name but the drawing of him is at my school... And I'll make the main character too. But I will need some help on the main character because I don't want to hog the whole story and characters. But I think we should all participate in the name of the main character and how he/she looks. (I personally think it should be a boy) And like I said a helper, Frothy the Dragon. Remember she's a spirit so she'll look faded and light. (you can see her in my signature but thats a bad picture of her because she's on the side)

But anyway here is the most important part. I will show you guys the first part of the story.(these are not the words that are gonna be put into it but I'm just describing it and I put a little bit of lines in there too) (and the * means I don't know yet) :

Once there was a dragon named *. * was sitting on a rock one day, kicking pebbles into a pond. Then all of a sudden a something rose to the surface of the pond. It was a letter. It floated over to * like it was for him. He read it. "Dear, The Chosen One, Look behind you.". * looks behind *. "AHHH!" screamed *. "Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you...

That's all I have for now...

PEACE.

Hepolite · Mar 09, 2009 8:07 AM

@ Lancer:
That would be fantastic if you could. I don't know much yet how everything will be pulled together just yet. Have you heard the music in Valley of Avalar? Maybe something in that style.

@ Mysterious Cynder:
I didn't quite like that letter part. It could be replace with "* looked into the water. He/She noticed that an figure appeared behind him/her in the water's reflection..." or something like that. Otherwise, it sounds like it could go on.

Sounds like this is going somewhere wink

ember_da_dragon · Mar 09, 2009 8:18 AM

can i do maping and things like that (like areas things like that) i could draw them or even use photoshop to make them. (i would like to be a game designer one day so this could help me a lot) and if it is okay can i also help mysterious cynder with the story

Hepolite · Mar 09, 2009 12:56 PM

That would be awesome! Do you make models too? The model I'm making is half-way (Head, wings and decoration left), so I'll send it to you when I get it done. Feel free to help Mysterious Cynder if she needs help.

Lancer232 · Mar 09, 2009 7:47 PM

That might be a bit tough, but I'll whip something together. Oh, and if you need help on some of the models (preferably mechanical), I can help.

Example (Made in Blender):

Hepolite · Mar 09, 2009 9:12 PM

@ Lancer:
Models would be great. I don't think mechanical models is needed yet. I want to get some basic things done first. Think you can make some scenery models like collectibles (Gems and such) and/or characters and enemies? I prefer characters/enemies and scenery so the basic engine can be done.

@ All:
The game is going to be 3D and 3rd person (If not everyone wants 1st person, doubt it..) However, there is very little that is decided now, so if you have any ideas, please post them and they'll be considered. Every little bit helps!

Lancer232 · Mar 09, 2009 9:44 PM

I'll try collectibles, I'm not so good with living creatures but I could give it a shot.

Mysterious Cynder · Mar 09, 2009 10:21 PM

Yeah sure of course I could change that! I like your's better anyway... And same with ember_da_dragon, there's a 70% chance I might be a video game creator when I grow up. So this WOULD, help me a lot. And sure me and ember_da_dragon can sort this out some how. I know me and her will disagree on some things but I'm sure it will work out just fine. Ember_da_dragon, can we get the next paragraph done? Just pm me, we'll sort out what we want there... wink

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