Kirby Super Star: Milkyway Wishes (Old development thread)

[Bren]

Okay, I am in need of ideas..or any suggestions so far. I understand "Inside Nova" is kind of a more, tensive, dangerous type of tune, but I'm wondering if this took it a little too far on the introduction implemented.. (Picture it this way, By the time Marx finishes his wish, Nova makes his trek towards Pop Star. Progressively, by the time it is very close, Kirby comes in, right inside Nova, and takes it from there.)

Note: Melodic part (Barely started) will change later.. Channel and EQ mastering will be applied in the final product.

http://www.freewebs.com/malicex/digirmx/FlyingintonovaRemixWIP.mp3
(EDIT: Should work now.)

EDIT2: Hmm...samples eh.. DO you have any VSTi's or extra synths to use in FruityLoops?

The link isnt working. Do you have an alternate webspace to upload to?

[MaliceX]

Ultimately...when it comes to digital music these days, it is highly preferable you become familliar with these terms.
A VST is a plugin system (C) Steinberg Technologies. Many programs such as FL Studio, Sony ACID, Reason, Cubase etc. incorporate its ability to use such files. A VST is compatible (i think) with both PC and Mac, and depending on what plugin you find, it may be able to either 'alter' how a sound is supposed to output, or sample MIDI playback with its software synthesizer.

In practice, you may find a free alternative, or one which you have to purchase from.. In your case, I suggest start from the basics.
FL's already-included synthesizer generators could give you an idea on how a VSTi would work..though extras mean a possible wider variety of choices. (And if you're game, possibilities of creating your own samples..)

As for samples..i think you ought to stick with looking for extra soundfonts or something..but IMO, the majority are of 'lacklustre' and sound too much of like what a standard MIDI wavetable synth would appear to be..
You could always try looking for new samples on the web.. here's a site:
http://www.kvraudio.com/

EDIT (UPD): Latest WIP below this page.

[Bren]

I figured out how to download your song. I had to go to your website then paste the link you posted here. I thought the beginning, though stretched out a bit, was pretty cool. When it gets to the music though, I think it needs some huge rising action going on there. Maybe after that initial phrase repeats twice, replace the electronic chords with something more dramatic (such as an orchestral hit as used in the ost)

By the way, for this project you might want to find a different host for the time being, because 2kb/sec will take nearly a half hour to download a full length mix (conidering it took 8 minutes to download this 1:22 version) I would suggest soundclick for now, for temporary hosting.

[Arek the Absolute]

Woa, a lot ot stuff for me to catch up on!
First of all, CC, awesome drawing. So that is what you were mentioning to me about. Pretty dang cool. Nice job.

KWarp, I love the introduction to your little thing you created. It gave me a good laugh, in the good way :). Interesting hearing that theme on a Cello.

It seems we have a new remixer on board. If I am right, that means the remixing team is now FULL. That is awesome. Now, just to finish up getting artists and we will be ready! :)
But yes, as Bren said, the link doesn't work :?

Anyhow, with each day, this project goes closer into becoming a reality. Like I said before, very exciting :)
Thanks again guys for all of your hard work.

[Unstable Hamster]

Yay! I love this game! I have the actual snes game and everything! You MUST have someone do the arena song!
Long live the awsomeness that is kirby!

[Oltri]

Hrm, I guess if anyone wants a bit of hosting for their mp3s they can PM me or MSN me and send it to me and I'll upload it to a site.

I forgot what else I was s'pose ta say.. so.. I'll edit it later.

[Usa]

Most of them sound like high quality midi to me.

No way they sound like high quality MIDI (high quality MIDI sounds like all of my entire collection of works I've ever done because I have done everything 100% in MIDI) - but maybe they aren't really bad, they need a fair amount of mastering, I think, mostly EQing to have every instrument cover its distinctive frequency range to make it sound less "soupy". No offense here, just want to help out :)

PS: But I really don't think the flute sounds better than the one I used... I believe it was you who ranted about the bad quality of my flute sound, right? I don't like a flute sound if it gets too "airy" (and even a pan flute doesn't have to sound airy, listen to the one I used)...

Oh yeah, and if you want me to record your track with the instruments I use, I can do it for ya as soon as I'm back in Bern! I got all the General MIDI instruments and thousands more :)

[lightwarmth]

Dude, that's a piccolo in its low register - of course it's airy.

Trust me, I'm a flute player of 6 years, almost concert level. I know my flute stuff.

Alright, well , how do I do the stuff being suggested? I'm not taking any offense, this is great learning stuff I just wanna know how. How do I unmuddy it, etc. etc.?

[KWarp]

Arek, KineTheGenius is interested in joining this project. Contact me on AIM ASAP.

[Refelos]

just wondering if my talents will be needed any more...anything you need of me will be done immidately!

[Arek the Absolute]

You have done more than I could ask from one person Refelos. All of what you did are friggin awesome. I thank you so much for your great work.
If there is ANYTHING we need, don't worry. We will definitely ask you :)
EDIT: Also, our project is in WIP! One step closer to Site projects. t3h w00t.

[Monobrow]

Most of them sound like high quality midi to me.

No way they sound like high quality MIDI (high quality MIDI sounds like all of my entire collection of works I've ever done because I have done everything 100% in MIDI) - but maybe they aren't really bad, they need a fair amount of mastering, I think, mostly EQing to have every instrument cover its distinctive frequency range to make it sound less "soupy". No offense here, just want to help out :)

PS: But I really don't think the flute sounds better than the one I used... I believe it was you who ranted about the bad quality of my flute sound, right? I don't like a flute sound if it gets too "airy" (and even a pan flute doesn't have to sound airy, listen to the one I used)...

Oh yeah, and if you want me to record your track with the instruments I use, I can do it for ya as soon as I'm back in Bern! I got all the General MIDI instruments and thousands more :)

Hmmm, no I don't think I complained about your flute, I think I said something about you fixing a chord or something in your earlier version of your WIP, but I never said anything about your flute. That was someone else.

Anyway, I guess I was being a bit too gracious in saying light's mix sounded like high quality midi...When I think of quality myself, I think of most raw midi as not-very-good:-the-stuff-you-hear-on-web-pages-that-you-can't-ever-seem-to-turn-off-in-an-endless-loop-of-not-quite-believable-samples-that-make-you-want-to-kill-people kind of music, and for someone as inexperienced in this as him, I am just saying that doesn't help his cause. His was better than normal, from what I am used to hearing at least, which is why I used the phrase "high quality"

Anyway, some good EQing could help, but I think better samples would be easier on him at this point, and better ground to start on. I'm not at all ruling out midi being used, though I tend to stay away from most gm libraries (personal preference, and I hate going through them), they do have their strengths, just like any other type of sample/sound/etc.

As for your samples, Usa...I thought most of them were very nice, and you filled out your ranges nicely as well...It also helps that your mix is so light-hearted, to go with said samples. So huh...so far, I really haven't had any real complaint about yours.

light, I will get back to you...on better suggestions...Though you can try someone who is listed to help you on the front page of this forum...I'm not very good at explaining things like this.

A good tip I can give you though is, you just have to really listen to the samples you use and then listen to some good quality music, and compare...try to get the closest to a "fuller" sound as possible...Then you can go back, and when you EQ, you can take away frequencies from the sample that you don't like/need/or get in the way of other samples. You just really want to balance your song...if you have a bass, it should have a different frequency range than say, that "airy" piccolo. In your song...most of the instruments seem to sound way too much alike, hence why I said there wasn't much depth to it. Hope that helps.

[MaliceX]

Having MIDI's put through a sampler with sampler-specific controller changes would help too.
If it were something to the case of High quality MIDI, I would say something that is made FOR MIDI and sounds best only on MIDI synths. (eg: M$GS Wavetable, Yamaha S-YXG50/100, Jet-MIDI etc.)

Arek: Thanks for the open space. :)
EDIT 16 JULY 2005: http://s5.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1CQPH17M9C0YJ36VX93IRW5B2Q (Latest WIP version 2)

[Usa]

Trust me, I'm a flute player of 6 years, almost concert level. I know my flute stuff.

Oh, I am sorry! - I didn't know that, and hearing a sampled piccolo in your mix I thought that you don't play real flute (because I guess someone with that talent would record the flute track himself on his or her instrument). But still I think it sounds too airy, so you might choose a different flute sound because something airy contains almost every frequency and masks out everything else a bit. I am no flute player, but I really thought mine sounded well (here (http://www.svpworld.com/740%20samples/sweetflute.MP3) is an example of the lower range of it, I know the MP3 compression is horrible). Yes, well, at least I kinda like it ^-^ But taking the flute in my mix to that low register doesn't sounds as playful anymore. And the "piccolo" of my keyboard doesn't at all sound realistic.

Hmmm, no I don't think I complained about your flute, I think I said something about you fixing a chord or something in your earlier version of your WIP, but I never said anything about your flute. That was someone else.

Yeah, I didn't mean you, I meant lightwarmth (see above), sorry for the misunderstanding.

Anyway, I guess I was being a bit too gracious in saying light's mix sounded like high quality midi...When I think of quality myself, I think of most raw midi as not-very-good:-the-stuff-you-hear-on-web-pages-that-you-can't-ever-seem-to-turn-off-in-an-endless-loop-of-not-quite-believable-samples-that-make-you-want-to-kill-people kind of music, and for someone as inexperienced in this as him, I am just saying that doesn't help his cause. His was better than normal, from what I am used to hearing at least, which is why I used the phrase "high quality"

Oh, OK, now I see why you called it "high quality". When I go to a website where music plays as you described it, it controls my keyboard, as well, and doesn't sound necessarily half bad (except they use the gunshot for drums or use the power kit exceedingly ^-^) But the main quirk about standard MIDI files is that they don't contain any EQ settings for each track. But my keyboard has some standard EQing settings for every instrument, so it doesn't sound THAT bad, like on my Roland SC-8850 ^-^ Using the Roland, it sounds like a musical soup most of the time.

Anyway, some good EQing could help, but I think better samples would be easier on him at this point, and better ground to start on. I'm not at all ruling out midi being used, though I tend to stay away from most gm libraries (personal preference, and I hate going through them), they do have their strengths, just like any other type of sample/sound/etc.

That's a point where we differ a lot. I am always looking for synths that have GM capabilities because I can, for example, listen to every track on VGMusic.com and have a good preview. I am also totally used to the GM drum layout and hate it if a sampler has a different layout because I have to search for the drums I need.

A good tip I can give you though is, you just have to really listen to the samples you use and then listen to some good quality music, and compare...try to get the closest to a "fuller" sound as possible...Then you can go back, and when you EQ, you can take away frequencies from the sample that you don't like/need/or get in the way of other samples. You just really want to balance your song...if you have a bass, it should have a different frequency range than say, that "airy" piccolo. In your song...most of the instruments seem to sound way too much alike, hence why I said there wasn't much depth to it. Hope that helps.

I can only second that. It's a good description of what to do here. The most important thing for a balanced mix is that there are not two or more instruments "fighting" for a specific frequency range. It makes things unpleasant to listen to. Even octaving up or down some tracks can help alleviate this problem.

[KWarp]

Allright, as some of you may have noticed, I haven't actually tried incorporating any music into pages in the project yet. Support for music isn't actually covered in the book's sourcecode, so it was something I had to type up myself. It took me two hours and a lot of hassle, but I managed to code it properly. Rant below:

I came up with a plan: find the variable that keeps track of the page numbers, find where I need to put code to start the music, and finally write that code. Everything went along smoothly and eventually I got the music to play in the right place at the right time. I thought to myself, "OMG SWEET I CAN ACTUALY CODE!!! 8O" That's when I started flipping backward in the book and the music started playing 4 pages earlier than before! 8O It turned out that the "page" variable didn't track the pages properly and there was nothing I could do to fix it. I tried a number of alternate methods, but they just didn't work properly. Some time around there I figured out something, the "page" variable may not track pages properly, but the way it does track them is highly predictable. From there it was a matter of determining whether the page was flipping forward or backward and evaluating it accordingly.
function startMusic(){ //this method will start the music on each page
if((page == 4 && isForward) || (page == 8 && !isForward)){ //the page variable doesn't count properly, but it is predictable! =D
trace("play floria");
stopAllSounds();
_root.musicfloria1.play();
}
}
I'm such a nerd. :roll:

EDIT: Hahaha! I just realized that rant fits my new signature perfectly. :P

[Usa]

Cool! is there a demo of this or something? I would like to try it out with sound ^-^

[KWarp]

Today's your lucky day. I just finished adjusting it. :D (it replaced the older version)

http://www.kwarp.com/demo.html

There's a bit of nasty slowdown on it. :? It happens with web browsers sometimes because of the framerate or something. It's nothing to worry about as the final version(s) will be very much not-in-a-web-browser. :P

[zarvoxthezadvook]

Today's your lucky day. I just finished adjusting it. :D (it replaced the older version)

http://www.kwarp.com/demo.html

There's a bit of nasty slowdown on it. :? It happens with web browsers sometimes because of the framerate or something. It's nothing to worry about as the final version(s) will be very much not-in-a-web-browser. :P

Sweet. One minor gripe: if you go forward past a page that triggers no new sounds and then back to the page that triggered what you're currently listening to, the music restarts. Could you make it check to see which page it came from before starting the music over?

Also, since each chapter is going to be multiple pages, you'll also have to have it check for each border page between chapters, because in the event you go backwards, say, from Aqualiss to the last page of Floria, you'll want to change the music back again.

Easiest way as I see it: have a variable track which chapter you're in by assigning each page a chapter number. If the chapter changes, have your music code handle the song change.

[MaliceX]

Having certain page changes to control music change sounds a lot more sensible...if i'm understanding what zarvo's saying.
Storybook thingo...I'll keep me eyes peeled for this!

[Arek the Absolute]

Minor update. I decided to take me off the remixers list. I really don't feel as though I should be among them. I know they can create something better than I could : P
So ya, REMIXING TEAM: OPEN

[-RK-]

Well, I'm gonna be gone for a week, so, I figured I would post another WIP just so you know I'm still here and progressing (not so much progressing though).

I might restart the whole thing, I dunno. This is still really rough and crappy. The part with the gated strings is just an idea, just seeing if it fit the mood at all, I'm just really into some sweet automated gating.

Rapture In the Aqualiss (crappy WIP ReMix) (http://www.remix.herograw.com/LordMaestro/RaptureintheAqualiss.mp3)

Tell me what you think, and, see you all in a week.

[MaliceX]

Dude, this isn't crappy at all! What you have so far, it does indeed fit in with the theme. Very interesting way of re-arranging the melody..though I'm wondering how exactly it's going to boost into how the original melody would go.. I like the strings in the background, adds to the whole atmosphere of the intended 'child-friendly' landscape.
Don't start all over again man..my ear seems to be loving this a lot!

[RedleMas]

Wow! It sounds good so far. I can't wait to hear the final version of Aqualiss.

Every day, this project is getting better and better. I can't wait to start writing for this! :D
It's going to be a blast!

[KWarp]

Rapture In the Aqualiss (crappy WIP ReMix) (http://www.remix.herograw.com/LordMaestro/RaptureintheAqualiss.mp3)

Tell me what you think, and, see you all in a week.

Whoa, that's sweet. I love the direction you took. :D

Sweet. One minor gripe: if you go forward past a page that triggers no new sounds and then back to the page that triggered what you're currently listening to, the music restarts. Could you make it check to see which page it came from before starting the music over?

Also, since each chapter is going to be multiple pages, you'll also have to have it check for each border page between chapters, because in the event you go backwards, say, from Aqualiss to the last page of Floria, you'll want to change the music back again.

Easiest way as I see it: have a variable track which chapter you're in by assigning each page a chapter number. If the chapter changes, have your music code handle the song change.

I wouldn't have it any other way. I'll do everything I can to make the code run exactly as it should be. Just curious, but what kind of progamming background do you have? (I've taken 2 years of JAVA programming.)

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Woah, this thread likes to move don'it. K, since I like mystery etc I'm not gonna post a wip just yet, but I would like some info/guidelines about the song I picked: "time to learn"

Depending on where it fits in to the story I could do it different ways, should it be short? like < 2 minutes? or should it be epic like I'm sure the rest of the soundtrack will be and aim for 4-5+?

And should I keep it simple like the original or should I make it as rich and full as possible? I'd like to know where the piece would fit in to the story... it's kind of key. ^^

(I wonder if this should've been pm'ed?)

[KWarp]

Whew, glad you posted this the day before I left. <(^_^; )>

I hope LAOS doesn't mind, but I quickly put together some sheet music of the Time to Learn/Training song and performed it.

Clicky (http://www.kwarp.com/mp3s/TrainingCello.mp3)

The melody itself is really quite easy. I didn't even need to put 5 minutes of practice to achieve the result above (that should be very evident :P). If LAOS (or any of the other remixers) are interested in having a live Cello performance in their remix, I'm more than up for it. The easier the part, the better I'll play it. :)

In the storybook, the Time to Learn song is going to play in the first few pages where there will be a small tutorial telling users how to use this book. Keeping it short would probably be acceptable. :wink:

BTW, wanna put a Cello in your remix?

[MaliceX]

This post is to clarify I have completed the remix for Flying into Nova.
You won't see the final product in this thread unless otherwise. ;P

[KWarp]

WHOA!! 100% DONE!? 8O

Anywhoo, I made some final modifications to the demo before I have to leave for Africa. Everybody please look at it.

http://www.kwarp.com/demo.html

While on the trip, I'm bringing my sketchbook and will practice drawing most of Kirby's copy abilities. I call dibs on Yoyo, Plasma, and Cutter art for the project. :P

See ya'll in 5 weeks. Let me know what's going on with the project through email. KWarp11(at)gmail(dot)com

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Whew, glad you posted this the day before I left. <(^_^; )>

I hope LAOS doesn't mind, but I quickly put together some sheet music of the Time to Learn/Training song and performed it.

Clicky (http://www.kwarp.com/mp3s/TrainingCello.mp3)

The melody itself is really quite easy. I didn't even need to put 5 minutes of practice to achieve the result above (that should be very evident :P). If LAOS (or any of the other remixers) are interested in having a live Cello performance in their remix, I'm more than up for it. The easier the part, the better I'll play it. :)

In the storybook, the Time to Learn song is going to play in the first few pages where there will be a small tutorial telling users how to use this book. Keeping it short would probably be acceptable. :wink:

BTW, wanna put a Cello in your remix?

OSNAP yes, that would work great, you offering? Reach me. Ah... there's the mp3 I see...

[Macgravel]

If you guys still haven't made the cover for this, maybe I can help with it?
If so PM me telling me yes or no.
Thanks.

[Arek the Absolute]

1) I really like the direction you are going with that Lord Maestro. No need to say it is crappy at all. Everyone is in basic agreement that that track is pretty nifty.

2) I just listened to MaliceX's remix. It is rather interesting. First of all, the mood feels like you are in some sort of space-ish/robotic place, so good job on that. The music itself is pretty good as well. Even though the original melody doesn't start until 1:00, the beginning has a feel of "mystery", just like what Kirby would feel when he went into Nova for the first time. Overall, the music is pretty good. I "dig" it. It is up to you if you want to show the others or not, but I think it would be a great idea considering we have a lot of talented remixers that can critique and help you if there is anything that you think should be changed or anything like that.

3) If you guys still haven't made the cover for this, maybe I can help with it?
If so PM me telling me yes or no.
Thanks.

Thanks for the offer, but we are having a sort of "event" where every artist will create what they think is a cool idea for a cover and every member of the colab will vote for the best one. This way, it is a bit more fair to everyone who wanted to create the cover.

[MaliceX]

In that case..
http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=18NOL5HZ5FINZ1R7K48WGHXUE7
Ta.

[RedleMas]

Im downloading now and I cant wait! Flying into Nova is my favorite song in Milkyway Wishes (and mabey in the whole Game).... damn dial up! HURRY!

EDIT: 8O THAT WAS AMAZING! It gave me goosbumps! Where to start? I love how you had some of the original music thrown in there. I agree with Arek, the first minute was definatly needed for the story element. The aspect of the song which I loved most: When you close your eyes, you can actualy see the story flipping through your head. Kirby flying into the unknown, then gets attacked by Nova's defence sytem. Then the music slows down a bit, that means Kirby is approching the heart. Then finaly the song starts to detiriate and Nova blows up. :D I'm still listening to it while writing this! Im no mixer but they way you made this song fit with the story part of the project is perfect. I wouldnt change a thing!
Outstanding work, old boy! Good show!

[CarefreeCaptain]

While on the trip, I'm bringing my sketchbook and will practice drawing most of Kirby's copy abilities. I call dibs on Yoyo, Plasma, and Cutter art for the project. :P

If thats how its gonna be for the artists, I'll take Ninja and Sword for now (I don't want to take all the good ones now) :wink:.

Now that I think about it... depending on the amount of artists we get, I think we should have each artist do 2-3 abilities and a boss and/or planet. I'll probably pick my last ability after some other artists have chosen theirs, and I've already illustrated the Computer Virus Boss.

So far we have:
KWarp: Abilities: Yoyo, Plasma, Cutter. Bosses/Planets: ---.
CarefreeCaptain: Abilities: Sword, Ninja. Bosses/Planets: Computer Virus.
Oltri: Abilities: Mirror, Fighter. Bosses/Planets: ---.

[KWarp]

Hey guys it's KWarp. I'm posting from the airport on a connection that charges money so my time's limited.

I want the artists to keep in mind that each planet will probably have a color theme that's appropriate for the given planet. Probably green for Floria, blue for aqualiss, etc.

KEEP A SEPERATE COPY OF YOUR LINE ART IN CASE THE COLOR THEME OF THE PLANET YOU'RE DRAWING CHANGES!!!!

I'm going to visit this topic as much as I can.

[Arek the Absolute]

You will be missed sir KWarp, but I am sure that CC and I can hold the fort for now. :)
Anyhow, DEADLINES PEOPLE! I think a good deadline for WIP's is August 20. If people have a problem that will hinder them from producing or submitting one by that time, SPEAK NOW. This will be posted on the first page with some minor wip locks.

Other than that, keep up the good work guys.

[Oltri]

Ack!! Reserving abilities?? I wanna take Mirror Kirby! >_> And Fighter!

For now :P

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

You will be missed sir KWarp, but I am sure that CC and I can hold the fort for now. :)
Anyhow, DEADLINES PEOPLE! I think a good deadline for WIP's is August 20. If people have a problem that will hinder them from producing or submitting one by that time, SPEAK NOW. This will be posted on the first page with some minor wip locks.

Other than that, keep up the good work guys.

I should have my final version in in the next few days...

[KWarp]

Whoa. Making big moves already eh Arek? :wink: Posting from London btw. The flight crew was awesome (they all swore under their breath whenever there was a mishap. Total hilarity.). Jolly good place London is. These internet stations are everywhere. 8O

I dunno if LAOS can get a WIP in if I'm to play the melody for it. :?

Ill be in Aftrica in around 20 hours...

[Arek the Absolute]

Alright, since this project is getting no posts in, I am deciding to create a deadline for the art cover "contest" as well. All entrees must be submitted by July 29th. This should give you all a little incentive to finish the job :wink:
Goodluck guys.

[Arek the Absolute]

Posted some minor updates on the first page. The ability list is now up, so artists RESERVE YOURS N O W! Even though you won't be able to really work until each chapter is put out, I would like to see some concept art so that I know that you know how to do work with the art style that we have chosen. Don't forget that the cover contest is going on. I won't be accepting any late entries. NO exceptions. You have 10 days. Get on it :wink:
Also, remixers. You know what your WIP deadline is. If there is ANYTHING hindering you from turning in your work by then, please PM me NOW. Any late work will be looked down upon and might get you cut, and that's no fun :?

Anyhow, that is it for now. :wink:

[Oltri]

Do we have to post again to reserve the abilities for sure? >_>

In any case: Mirror, Fighter.

[Ichitootah]

I just wanted to post a quick first try here to find out if it was "spacey" or "ambient" enough.

http://64.124.20.70/connX/11/01/freemp3/ichitootah+kirbystorybookwip.mp3

Just to find out if you have any problem with where I'm going with this...

Edit: Are we gonna be cued with specific with specific time points in our tracks where we should, say, make a transition into major key for a particularly heartwarming line, or increase tempo, etc.?

[Bren]

Will one of the pages have a picture of Kirby defeating Marx? If so, which ability do you plan on having Kirby defeat him? Im thinking perhaps something heroic, like Sword, Beam (charged), or Figher (projectile kick). Or maybe he gathers all the strength he can and unleases a Crash attack, finishing Marx off.

[MaliceX]

Ichitootah: I hate to scream, but that WIP is ONE HELL OF A DRAMATISER!
Though the trailing reverb/sustained releases are a little too muddy. For the final piece, try to even out the sounds with a bit of equalization of the render. (If possible, but other than that, it sounds fine right now!)

Spaced Ambience is a beautiful thing.

[Arek the Absolute]

Will one of the pages have a picture of Kirby defeating Marx? If so, which ability do you plan on having Kirby defeat him? Im thinking perhaps something heroic, like Sword, Beam (charged), or Figher (projectile kick). Or maybe he gathers all the strength he can and unleases a Crash attack, finishing Marx off.

I was thinking sword, cause it just looks cool :p.

[KWarp]

Heya people. KWarp again. I'm finally down in Africa and stuck with dial-up. Nothing Firefox and disabling images can't handle though. :wink:

I think I'm going to drop Plasma Kirby and keep working on Cutter and Yoyo Kirby. I just can't make a good illumation effect with my current drawing ability. <(>_>)>

Will one of the pages have a picture of Kirby defeating Marx? If so, which ability do you plan on having Kirby defeat him? Im thinking perhaps something heroic, like Sword, Beam (charged), or Figher (projectile kick). Or maybe he gathers all the strength he can and unleases a Crash attack, finishing Marx off.
Totally up to the artist. :P

[RedleMas]

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Will one of the pages have a picture of Kirby defeating Marx? If so, which ability do you plan on having Kirby defeat him? Im thinking perhaps something heroic, like Sword, Beam (charged), or Figher (projectile kick). Or maybe he gathers all the strength he can and unleases a Crash attack, finishing Marx off.


I dont know if this is possible because of the delay on the writing portion, but mabey we should do the chapter art after we write the story or at least part of the story. Though it can still be done without the story, it will make the artists jobs a little easyer.

I just wanted to post a quick first try here to find out if it was "spacey" or "ambient" enough.

http://64.124.20.70/connX/11/01/freemp3/ichitootah+kirbystorybookwip.mp3

Just to find out if you have any problem with where I'm going with this...


I dont mean to dis you song, its realy cool and it does set up a spacey mood... but what song is that? Thats not in Milyway Wishes is it?

[KWarp]

I dont know if this is possible because of the delay on the writing portion, but mabey we should do the chapter art after we write the story or at least part of the story. Though it can still be done without the story, it will make the artists jobs a little easyer.

I think the best way to handle this is to have the general plot outlined for the artists to work with. Next, the artists will outline their own work. Once the writers see the basic outline of all the art, both groups can hopefully finalize their work without conflicts.

Hey, it's like I'm not even gone. :P

[Monobrow]

Ichitootah: I hate to scream, but that WIP is ONE HELL OF A DRAMATISER!
Though the trailing reverb/sustained releases are a little too muddy. For the final piece, try to even out the sounds with a bit of equalization of the render. (If possible, but other than that, it sounds fine right now!)

Spaced Ambience is a beautiful thing.

I think I agree here, I also think the melody of the piano right before :02, then again at :05 and so on, sounds a little fake. (at that point, no other really...the piano overall is pretty nice) It's the progression of those notes or something. This may be a bit too early in the mix to say this, but lowering the volume on one or more of those three notes (preferably the 1st and 3rd) might solve the problem quick. I am thinking of what it would feel like to play those notes on a piano, and I wouldn't put the same amount of pressure on those keys...it doesn't sound or feel natural to me. So anyway...That's just nitpicking. It sounds pretty nice so far...makes me wonder what you plan on doing next with this.

[The G-Man]

I call the Wheel and Stone abilities, and Heavy Lobster for artwork.

And just to be sure, the Cover does not have to be in the same style as the rest of the pictures, correct?

[Arek the Absolute]

Cover can be whatever your imagination wants it to be.

[Ichitootah]

Ichitootah: I hate to scream, but that WIP is ONE HELL OF A DRAMATISER!
Though the trailing reverb/sustained releases are a little too muddy. For the final piece, try to even out the sounds with a bit of equalization of the render. (If possible, but other than that, it sounds fine right now!)

Spaced Ambience is a beautiful thing.

I think I agree here, I also think the melody of the piano right before :02, then again at :05 and so on, sounds a little fake. (at that point, no other really...the piano overall is pretty nice) It's the progression of those notes or something. This may be a bit too early in the mix to say this, but lowering the volume on one or more of those three notes (preferably the 1st and 3rd) might solve the problem quick. I am thinking of what it would feel like to play those notes on a piano, and I wouldn't put the same amount of pressure on those keys...it doesn't sound or feel natural to me. So anyway...That's just nitpicking. It sounds pretty nice so far...makes me wonder what you plan on doing next with this.

Yeh... I made the first WIP in probably 5 minutes, spent about 10 seconds on the individual velocities and stuff. It was just to see if I was getting the mood right. Thanks for your feedback anyway though.

RedleMas: It's Milkyway Overworld, I've only included about the first 15 seconds of the source so far though.

[Arek the Absolute]

Oh jeez, I am sorry. I forgot to tell you about your mix Ichi :oops: . Ya, I totally love it. It does have the "spacy ambient" feel to it. Time to lock that one down for the Ichi dude.

[NeoForte]

I would like to have Ninja, Bomb, and Plasma.

[Arek the Absolute]

The other two are yours, but ninja is taken.

[NeoForte]

Its is?....darn :(

[The G-Man]

Ok, here's my cover idea.

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/1692/kirbycover0vt.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirbycover0vt.jpg)

[ghbarratt]

Ah CRAP! The cover art contest ends in 9 days and I just barely read about it. I'd LOVE to enter.

Check my skills at:
ghbarratt.deviantart.com (http://ghbarratt.deviantart.com)
or my sites:
ghbarratt.com
powersketchdesign.com

[Weatherstorm]

Hello everybody, I just signed onto this project a few days ago.

I talked it over with Arek, and I am going to be taking on the role of Webpage Designer. I am excited to join the project!

Arek and I went over some basic designs, and I think we found something that could be effective for this project. I can do the designing with little to no problem, but if we want the webpage to have artwork at all (menu interface, etc) I will need some help with that. (I'm no good at graphic design)

I believe Arek told me the site's banner has already been taken care off, but I really think the menu system could use some work. Here is what i have now for the menu buttons:
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic.html

That's about as fancy as I can get with pictures. If we want a very sleek site, we could integrate some kirby backgrounds. Nothing too flashy that stands out. Something simple, almost faded into the background.

As for the actual layout, I'm still working on that. I'll need to talk with a few project coordinators about the color schemes (I was hoping for black, but since this is a 'lighthearted' project, we may need something lighter).

I'm glad to be aboard. I would love ANY and ALL suggestions regarding the web site! I love your opinions and ideas so I can make this as best as can be. I can be reached by:
AIM: Jace3210
MSN: Jace321@hotmail.com
E-mail: vespere@gmail.com
Yahoo: Weatherstormer

Hope to have a blast, while working on this kickass project!

Jason,
Web Site Designer

[Arek the Absolute]

I love the introductions people do :) Makes this project seem greater every time.

Anyhow, I am extending the deadline for the art contest. New deadline is August 1st. Not much of an extension, but one non the less :)

[-RK-]

So, when you say WIP deadline, you mean like... first WIPs? Something to show we have the feel and direction right? Just curious.

[Arek the Absolute]

First wip. Basically a sign of your progress. You submitted, so its all good.

[KWarp]

Hello everybody, I just signed onto this project a few days ago.

I talked it over with Arek, and I am going to be taking on the role of Webpage Designer. I am excited to join the project!

Arek and I went over some basic designs, and I think we found something that could be effective for this project. I can do the designing with little to no problem, but if we want the webpage to have artwork at all (menu interface, etc) I will need some help with that. (I'm no good at graphic design)

I believe Arek told me the site's banner has already been taken care off, but I really think the menu system could use some work. Here is what i have now for the menu buttons:
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic.html

That's about as fancy as I can get with pictures. If we want a very sleek site, we could integrate some kirby backgrounds. Nothing too flashy that stands out. Something simple, almost faded into the background.

As for the actual layout, I'm still working on that. I'll need to talk with a few project coordinators about the color schemes (I was hoping for black, but since this is a 'lighthearted' project, we may need something lighter).

I'm glad to be aboard. I would love ANY and ALL suggestions regarding the web site! I love your opinions and ideas so I can make this as best as can be. I can be reached by:
AIM: Jace3210
MSN: Jace321@hotmail.com
E-mail: vespere@gmail.com
Yahoo: Weatherstormer

Hope to have a blast, while working on this kickass project!

Jason,
Web Site Designer

Ha! Interesting. I think this will work out perfectly. You seem to have a great grip around html and creating webpages but lack much practice in graphic design while I've had a lot of practace in graphic design but barely knew enough html to get my website off the ground.

This is the kind of situation I was hoping for. Now there can be 2 websites: an interactive Flash interface designed by me, and an HTML alternate designed by Weatherstorm. *party*

[Weatherstorm]

I don't know entirely about a flash page, but a flash introduction would certainly be cool. Off the top of my head I imagine something summing up the project into a minute-long video. Perhaps footage of Kirby, a quick explanation of the project "20 men, 4 months, 1 dream ... Milkyway Wishes, an OCRemix Collaboration" (I don't know the details of the project, those were guesses, haha) or something like that.

And as soon as I can get some color scheme ideas for the page I can start creating bits and pieces within Photoshop. I've been brushing up on my skills, and it is easier than I thought it would be. I might be able to do a simple background, though it wouldn't be anything too "geocities" (what I call pages that look like they were made by a basic point-and-click design program with annoying, repetative backgrounds, loud and annoying midis, and animated GIFs up the wazoo). It is 1am, but I think I'll spend some more time working on it. I already have spent about 4 hours today on web/graphics designing alone ... devotion!

[KWarp]

That could work. I've had a lot of practice with lipsyncing. :wink: BTW, how much do you know about php? While I'm on that, will the webhost the site will be on have support for php? I think it'd be a great idea if mirrors were randomly selected to download from juxtaposed to viewers just constantly straining "Mirror 1"'s bandwidth.

EDIT: Oh yeah, color scheme. Black and spacey like a galaxy would be sweet. Flash could take that kind of thing much farther though. I'm well-versed in actionscript and can make most any kind of interface imaginable. Imagine a huge galaxy background, and as the user moves the mouse over it, it magnifies where the mouse is and planets come into view.

[Weatherstorm]

I love the galaxy idea. Spacey would fit very well with the site, especially because most of the little icons will be stars. I'll see what I can do about getting a spacy background and attempting to spice it up a bit.

And no I don't have any experience with PHP. In fact I don't even know its use. I always found HTML to satisfy my needs. But if I get time today I'll look up some information about it.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Okay, WIP time:

http://bol.white-raven.net/other/A%20Love%20Of%20Knowledge.mp3

I want this to be done and I've sort of hit a wall. It sort of sounds like it could be done already depening on how it's used.
Yes that's live accoustic accordian samples.
This wasn't recorded to tempo. A hi-fi stereo version is available for anyone interested in taking over...

Let me know what the general consensus is. I kind of never want to see it again... aside from within the project. :)

[Saskrotch]

man i wish i had started posting here sooner

milky way wishes is my favorite part of kirby superstar

[Usa]

I'll see what I can do about getting a spacy background and attempting to spice it up a bit.

Maybe you like one of these:

Space 1 (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/space1.jpg)
Space 2 (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/space2.jpg)
Space 3 (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/space3.jpg)

I can also do differently colored ones if you wish, but I personally like the dark blue-ish/purpl-ish color scheme for space backgrounds :)

[Weatherstorm]

I made drastic changes to the Menu system today. Earlier today I molded the Menu Text in with a Starry Backround to produce a very snazzy looking menu (Menu Version 2). The first version (Menu Version 1) didn't fit in with the background with its black background.

The problem with Version 2 was that it was one big image. Impossible to make one image into several links without Image Mapping (takes forever!). I finally found a way to split up each image into smaller image, and I even added onMouseOver color changes to boot! Instead of the plain yellow text change, I coordinated with the 7 colors of the rainbow (hover over the Menu Version 3's links from top to bottom to see the links change color).

Now that I have a successful menu, it is time to create the very top of the page. I am thinking of molding a picture of Kirby flying a star in with the starry background so it matches.

After that I'll create a "Milkyway Wishes: an OCRemix Collaboration" logo, and top it off with a place to post new updates. It's hard for me to get sleep ... I'm obsessed with this!

MENU IN PROGRESS:
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic.html

Until next time, I enjoy hearing all thoughts, ideas, and opinions!

[Weatherstorm]

Usa: Those are great backgrounds, but I was looking for something that can be repeated easy and not leave any easily visible lines. Ones with large jumbles of activity in the center leave a sort of pattern when they are used across a background. Thanks though! =)

[nodspaw51]

I might be doing this with LAOS, just thought I'd let everyone know.

[Arek the Absolute]

Could you somehow get the background for the map screen in Milky Way Wishes?

Also, Arek, you gotta PM me when we're starting the writing. Thanks.

BERGAFLICKLE! You KNOW writing won't start till KWarp gets back from his trip :|

[Weatherstorm]

Map screen? Well I would have to go in the game and see what it looks like. I'm not sure exactly how capable I am about ripping graphics from the Rom I have, but certainly could give it a try I guess. I've already done many things on this project that I didn't know I was capable of doing, how about one more?

Would anyone have any luck funding a graphic (fairly large) of Kirby 'surfing' on a star? Or anything involving kirby and a star so I could incorporate it into a sort of background for the project's banner.

[Usa]

Would anyone have any luck funding a graphic (fairly large) of Kirby 'surfing' on a star? Or anything involving kirby and a star so I could incorporate it into a sort of background for the project's banner.

Here you go! (http://sprites.fireball20xl.com/NSA/Sheets/kirbysskirby.png)

Oh yeah, and I know that you can't use the backgrounds repeatedly without making adjustments, I thought that you could do that (because it's not a problem for me). Just wanted to give you some nice starting images... OK, and for the buttons I would suggest using transparent PNGs and re-write the rollover engine because it's not preloading and the server is really slow, so you can't see the roll-over effect unless you wait for a long time. If you need any additional help, just ask me :)

[KWarp]

Damn, I'd give anything to be at my home computer right now so I could outline a website design in Flash. 35 more days.. <(-_-)>

Oh yeah, more bad news. It seems my parents are taking me to Australia as soon as Winter break starts out on December 16th for the whole break (till Jan 2nd). So much for the project deadline..

[MaliceX]

Aye, that's when it's blazin' down here! (Commonwealth Games in Melbourne isn't until March.)

Wow, the project is just getting better and better by the day.

[The G-Man]

If the map to Milkyway Wishes is needed, I have a pic. The glitter would have to be edited out though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/AmazingTrout/Not%20my%20pics/mmwmap6rd.jpg

Oh, and *ahem*
Ok, here's my cover idea.

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/1692/kirbycover0vt.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirbycover0vt.jpg)

[Weatherstorm]

Okay, so I've been trying to cut down the loading effort. I've decided to cut out the image menu buttons and go with onmouseover text changes instead. I don't know why I didn't do that in the first place because the end result will most likely be exactly the same as the image version (with NO loading time for the text changes).

I've reached a roadbump. I can't quite seem to get the transparent background pictures to work. In Photoshop I set the background to transparent (the sort of checkered background) and I saved it as a PNG. I thought that right there would be enough to make the background be transparent on the website, but instead it appears as a dark grey background. Am I completely skipping a step?

[Weatherstorm]

Nevermind! After some tinkering I found out how to make a transparent background. It's working really well now. This is good ... very good ... I never knew it was possible. I always thought you had to make the background of the image the same as the background from the webpage, which is hard to do if you have backgrounds that are really complex (such as space). Okay. I am happy now. It's going to be a lot easier from now on.

Unfortunately, I've spent far too much time this morning working on the whole thing that I'm late for my camping trip! I'll be back on tomorrow evening most likely. Until then, like always, my current progress can be found Right Here (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic.html).

[Weatherstorm]

I made somewhat of a logo for the site. I still have to add another part to it ... this is just the "Milkyway Wishes" part. I was fooling around in photoshop and created it... I think it looks pretty neat, but it's not 100% done. I still have to add "an OCRemix collaboration project" at the bottom.

It can be found here: Yipee (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic2.html).

[Usa]

I made somewhat of a logo for the site. I still have to add another part to it ... this is just the "Milkyway Wishes" part. I was fooling around in photoshop and created it... I think it looks pretty neat, but it's not 100% done. I still have to add "an OCRemix collaboration project" at the bottom.

It can be found here: Yipee (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic2.html).

It looks pretty nice, but I think it would be a great idea to put it on the website at 100% of the original pixel size :)

[Weatherstorm]

Yea I'm not good with the graphic's programs ... so ...

If anyone would like to create the website's banner, go right ahead!
Specifications:
-It should say "Milkyway Wishes: an OCRemix Collaboration" or something very similar. Feel free to be creative.
-Incorporating kirby into the picture for brownie points
EITHER:
-Use of the Starry background that I've utilized on the webpage. You may find that picture HERE (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/starrybg.gif)
OR:
-Use of transparent background (so it will match the webpage's current background).

Alright... this isn't necessary, but i'd enjoy the help. If it doesn't get done, then I'll probably do it myself (but don't expect it to look super-duper professional, hehe). I'm going to start focusing on the layout from now on.

[Weatherstorm]

Yea I'm not good with the graphic's programs ... so ...

If anyone would like to create the website's banner, go right ahead!
Specifications:
-It should say "Milkyway Wishes: an OCRemix Collaboration" or something very similar. Feel free to be creative.
-Incorporating kirby into the picture for brownie points
EITHER:
-Use of the Starry background that I've utilized on the webpage. You may find that picture: http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/starrybg.gif (might need to add space at end of URL)
OR:
-Use of transparent background (so it will match the webpage's current background).

Alright... this isn't necessary, but i'd enjoy the help. If it doesn't get done, then I'll probably do it myself (but don't expect it to look super-duper professional, hehe). I'm going to start focusing on the layout from now on.

[Arek the Absolute]

Yea I'm not good with the graphic's programs ... so ...

If anyone would like to create the website's banner, go right ahead!
Specifications:
-It should say "Milkyway Wishes: an OCRemix Collaboration" or something very similar. Feel free to be creative.
-Incorporating kirby into the picture for brownie points
EITHER:
-Use of the Starry background that I've utilized on the webpage. You may find that picture HERE (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/starrybg.gif)
OR:
-Use of transparent background (so it will match the webpage's current background).

Alright... this isn't necessary, but i'd enjoy the help. If it doesn't get done, then I'll probably do it myself (but don't expect it to look super-duper professional, hehe). I'm going to start focusing on the layout from now on.

Woa slick! Contact me before creating any sort of projects or ideas :)
Meh, it is all good. I am gonna use Ref's banner anyhow, so everyone don't worry about it.
I already told you I had one anyways weatherstorm. Such an air head :P

[Dreamland Messenger]

Oh, and *ahem*
Ok, here's my cover idea.

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/1692/kirbycover0vt.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirbycover0vt.jpg)

Umm...I have a cover for the story...I could post it up tommarrow...if you want

[Oltri]

Oh, and *ahem*
Ok, here's my cover idea.

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/1692/kirbycover0vt.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirbycover0vt.jpg)

Umm...I have a cover for the story...I could post it up tommarrow...if you want

Go ahead and post it! :P There's a contest going on for the cover, so I guess everyone's (the artists anyway) gonna make one and post it.

[The G-Man]

True dat. I was just getting a little impatient that nobody seemed to have taken notice of my posting it earlier. :lol:

[Oltri]

Oh, right, comments XD

I love the colouring style for that! So painterly and stuff, and the little planet stages are in the background too xD Only problem with it is that Kirby looks a bit odd, his arms might be a bit too thin. Really great otherwise, especially the detail in the star background. What program did you use for it?

[The G-Man]

Well, first I did a little bit of basic colors with Corel Painter, and then I took it into Photoshop CS2 and did the rest of the coloring there. The brush system is different now apparently, and the starry background is a pointallism preset now.

You're not the first person to mention the arms. I may have to go back and see if I can fix anything.

[Bongo Bill]

Okay, WIP time:

http://bol.white-raven.net/other/A%20Love%20Of%20Knowledge.mp3

I want this to be done and I've sort of hit a wall. It sort of sounds like it could be done already depening on how it's used.
Yes that's live accoustic accordian samples.
This wasn't recorded to tempo. A hi-fi stereo version is available for anyone interested in taking over...

Let me know what the general consensus is. I kind of never want to see it again... aside from within the project. :)

That hurts my ears. It'll hurt the childrens' ears worse. You don't want to hurt childrens' ears, do you?

I have zero mixing experience, and my computer sucks too much to change that - but if I were to give you some advice, either find a better harmonica player or replace it with an accordion. Or start from scratch.

[Arek the Absolute]

Only a week before art is over! It seems like the g-man will take it if noone else enters :)
LAOS...wow....uh...I will let the remixers critique this.

[RedleMas]

Less Ashamed Of Self wrote:
Okay, WIP time:

http://bol.white-raven.net/other/A%20Love%20Of%20Knowledge.mp3

I want this to be done and I've sort of hit a wall. It sort of sounds like it could be done already depening on how it's used.
Yes that's live accoustic accordian samples.
This wasn't recorded to tempo. A hi-fi stereo version is available for anyone interested in taking over...

Let me know what the general consensus is. I kind of never want to see it again... aside from within the project. :)


That hurts my ears. It'll hurt the childrens' ears worse. You don't want to hurt childrens' ears, do you?


Thats being a little harsh. I didn't like it though, sorry. The main thing that was turned me off was "where is the rest of the song??" When it started off, the harmonica was slow and it was the only thing playing. Now im thinking "oh its going to pick up in a little bit" but it didn't. It did emulate being in a school and learning; I was bored out of my mind.

[Weatherstorm]

Project website moving right along!

Click here or have bad luck for the next 3,725 years of your life (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/justtesting/kirby/basic2.html)

Some things to ask:

1) I am not sure what to make the rightmost menu into. Any suggestions?
2) The "Starmap" logo looks a bit clunky. Any opinions what I can do to make it fit in?
3) How's the background for the main text?

Some things to say:

1) I am going to revamp the main banner.
2) I am going to revamp the topleft Kirby picture (it was taken off a website hosting kirby pictures. I want a new one but am not good with drawing such things on the computer).
3) One of kirby's sidekicks is going to grace the top right corner ... anybody have a favorite?
4) I think I might start creating Project webpages more often. This is fun.

I'd like to hear all comments!

[RedleMas]

3) One of kirby's sidekicks is going to grace the top right corner ... anybody have a favorite?


The coolest sidekick has to be Biospark(ninja). Or, if we are somehow incorporating him in the story, put Meta Knight in there.

[Bren]

3) One of kirby's sidekicks is going to grace the top right corner ... anybody have a favorite?


The coolest sidekick has to be Biospark(ninja). Or, if we are somehow incorporating him in the story, put Meta Knight in there.

I have a suggestion. How about a different sidekick for each page? Maybe instead of having a bunch of mini Kirbys on the left of the screen, it could just be the one big Kirby, and mini sidekicks as link buttons, and when you click a link, the corresponding sidekick takes the top right corner. As for the main page, there could be a first sidekick picture and an added "Main" link with that sidekick.

[KWarp]

Don't work too hard on the html site. The Flash site is to be the main one, while this one is to be the alternate for ultimate compatability. I'm not saying it shouldn't be impressive, but don't put more work into it than you need to. <(>_>)>

[Weatherstorm]

I have a suggestion. How about a different sidekick for each page? Maybe instead of having a bunch of mini Kirbys on the left of the screen, it could just be the one big Kirby, and mini sidekicks as link buttons, and when you click a link, the corresponding sidekick takes the top right corner. As for the main page, there could be a first sidekick picture and an added "Main" link with that sidekick.

Wow, awesome idea!! But, if it's true this isn't going to be the main site ...well then I don't know if I should put that much work into it. I think I'll keep it as it is and edit only a few minor things.[/quote]

[Arek the Absolute]

Almost just a month left on those WIP's and I only see a handful of them. I am getting a little worried guys. I don't want people saying "this thread does not deliver", so get on it.

Also, artists, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Get on these drawings fast you freaks :)

[KyleJCrb]

Almost just a month left on those WIP's and I only see a handful of them. I am getting a little worried guys. I don't want people saying "this thread does not deliver", so get on it.

Don't worry, Arek; I only had a handful of WIPs with a month left, too. I guarantee that (especially if you keep after your remixers about it) you'll get the majority of them within the last two weeks before the due date. ;)

[NeoForte]

Alright, alright....here some sketches I've done for my powers (btw can I add Jet?). Any Here for picture! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Art/KirbyPowers.jpg)

[RedleMas]

Those are great! You should draw the other partners though.

I don't know it it's me, but when Burnin' Leo walks it looks like he's head-bangin' to some hardcore heavy metal... just a random thought.

[Arek the Absolute]

Almost just a month left on those WIP's and I only see a handful of them. I am getting a little worried guys. I don't want people saying "this thread does not deliver", so get on it.

Don't worry, Arek; I only had a handful of WIPs with a month left, too. I guarantee that (especially if you keep after your remixers about it) you'll get the majority of them within the last two weeks before the due date. ;)

That is quite comforting. I will keep that in mind.
Thanks :)

[Sir_NutS]

WIP Coming soon.

[RedleMas]

Arek KyleJCrb wrote:
Sir Arek the Absolute wrote:
Almost just a month left on those WIP's and I only see a handful of them. I am getting a little worried guys. I don't want people saying "this thread does not deliver", so get on it.


Don't worry, Arek; I only had a handful of WIPs with a month left, too. I guarantee that (especially if you keep after your remixers about it) you'll get the majority of them within the last two weeks before the due date.


EDIT: (here comes the newbie talking) I keep messing up the quote-box-thingy. Can some one tell me how to work that?

That is quite comforting. I will keep that in mind.
Thanks

Also take note that we have only been at this for around a month and we are already pretty far :wink:

EDIT: I keep messin up the quote box... can some one tell me how to do it right?

[RedleMas]

"`Silens~^"Don't forget the quotes around the username.

I think i got it...


:evil: bah for get it...

[CIaude]

Was I supposed to draw something? :oops: Oh shit! *scribbles in MS PAINT*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TangDave/art.png

See? I told you I hadn't forgotten about this project. I'm going to crawl in to a hole and wallow in self pitty. :cry:

[The G-Man]

"`Silens~^"Don't forget the quotes around the username.

I think i got it...


:evil: bah for get it...
You had it at first. All you forgot though was the "=" before the name in quotations. Also for quick quoting use this button. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/templates/ocr/images/lang_english/icon_quote.gif
If you're still lost, there's always here. (http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51135)

Oh, and surprisingly nice drawing Claude especially for Paint.

[RedleMas]

"`Silens~^"Don't forget the quotes around the username.

I think i got it...


:evil: bah for get it...
You had it at first. All you forgot though was the "=" before the name in quotations. Also for quick quoting use this button. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/templates/ocr/images/lang_english/icon_quote.gif
If you're still lost, there's always here. (http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51135)

Oh, and surprisingly nice drawing Claude especially for Paint.


:) ahhhh ok I got it now thanks (post#25 :D )

And outstanding work with MSpaint Claude! I can't wait to see what you can draw.

[Oltri]

Can we still submit a cover art tomorrow? As in... tomorrow at 11:59pm? :P

[Arek the Absolute]

Deadline for it is July 31. I changed it a bit ago. Don't worry, you silly artists. You still got time.

[CIaude]

Now that I'm finally done with my cover art for the Dark Side of Phobos I can tackle this project. I just did this in about a half hour (I really need to dedicate more time to this project). I'm really not so sure what specifically I was supposed to draw. And rather than sift through posts I just decided to draw a happy picture of Kirby. Here's a "WIP" of my kirby drawing...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TangDave/kirby_sketch.png
I'm not sure what direction I want to take this. I'm torn between a vector image or a photoshop job. Any comments or suggestions?

EDIT:
Ok I think I understand how this art thing is working. I'll take what no one else is doing because something to occupy my time for the rest of the summer... And because I'm a workaholic when it comes to drawing. :roll:
So I'm taking on these ones...

Floria:
Ice-
Boss-

Aqualiss:
Parasol-
Beam-
Boss-

Skyhigh:
Wing-
Boss-

Hotbeat:
Normal-
Fire-
Suplex-
Boss-

Cavios:
Hammer-
Bomb-
Boss-

Mecheye:
Plazma-

Victory dance-

One quick question... Could you list the bosses by name? All I can get straight is Whispy Woods, Cracko, and King De De De.

[Arek the Absolute]

woohah! Though I am quite happy with you wishing take on those, I am just gonna give you half. I want the other artists to have some :)

[CIaude]

Are we doing anything with Metaknight? Just curious.

[Arek the Absolute]

>.>
It's a secret to everyone.

[RedleMas]

How we are incorporating Metaknight and Dedede in this, i dont know. It sounds like you have a couple of ideas for the story though, Arek. :)

[chthonic]

Hey, that guy who e-mailed me about the DeDeDe side project thing never got back to me.

Just saying.

-chth

[-RK-]

Nice Fruity XY controller skin sig Chth. :wink:

Oh, and, just checking in really. Still working away.

[k u n g f u c h i c k e n]

Yo, I be dropping from the project ya dig? Kinda busy with a lot of stuff, don't want to fill my plate up even more. Good luck, I'll be watching this project!


EDIT- Nevermind, No I'm not.

[lightwarmth]

Yeesh, close deadline for a WIP. I really hope I can get to this... the problem is simply that I have about 3 commissions to finish and get recorded (being a composer and all) and they're do very soon.

*hopes he can finisH*

[CIaude]

The one thing that seems to suck about drawing kirby is that you're really limited when it comes to poses. :x

Expect a MASSIVE sketch dump from me soon. :P

[Oltri]

Ha, the deadline for the cover art is in an hour XD I doubt there'd be another change of deadline >_>;;

Kirby has lots of poses! :P They're just really round, that's all.

[NeoForte]

Ok well I forgot the deadline is in the weekend so...heres a colored preview of the cover with no background:


Kirby! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/KirbyCover.jpg)

And also heres a few of my sketches of Kirby and his powers and buddies in color:

Power and Buddies hehe (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/KirbyPowers.jpg)

[Oltri]

I really like that cover art D: Nova is very well done and I like Kirby and Marx's expressions xD

[KWarp]

Egh, no internet for a week. Twas' in the Victoria Falls area.

The Dedede and Metaknight bits of this project are a real mess right now. I can't really do anything about it until I get back home at the end of the month. :? I'm going to contact Patrick on the Dedede part of the project and see what's going on on his part, but I haven't even looked into the Metaknight part yet. I'll leave that part up to Arek for now.

[The G-Man]

I did a little sprucing up of my cover. I'd say this is as finished as it's going to get.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2029/kirbycoverrevision0sx.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirbycoverrevision0sx.jpg)

[Kine]

Hi. Sorry for any inconvience, but I thought everything was pretty much settled after the first e-mail (I'm really more of the type that needs to be told everything ^^;).

Well, about the Dedede battle, well... I haven't actually started anything yet. If you guys need proof that I'll work on it, I can submit something for you by Aug 28th, but I honestly can't really work on it until...possibly October. If that's too long a wait, again I'm really sorry, but there's not a lot I can do about that at the moment. If you believe it's better for someone else to have the position, then I can understand that too.

As far as ideas go, though, I'm not sure if this part directly ties into the rest of the story, so if there's any transitions to and from this segment, can someone please fill me in on that area? The battle itself would sorta be your textbook battle, though. Nothing random would happen such as warships flying by shooting at them or anything. It would honestly take way too much time to have events like that. X_X It can take me months to do about a minute's worth the animation as everything's frame-by-frame, so I think you get the idea why it can't go all over the place.

Again, sorry for any inconvience. I was actuallly referred to this topic by both KWarp and someone else I know yesterday. If it wasn't for that, I'd still go on thinking everything was fine.

[KWarp]

Heh, I'll bet everybody's pretty confused now. <(^_^; )>

Here's what happened: Back when Arek first had the idea for this storybook project, he wanted to include "flashback" battles with Dedede and Metaknight after Marx makes his wish to Nova to inspire Kirby to keep fighting. I convinced him that incorporating a battle with Dedede out of nowhere was a bad idea, but the one with Metaknight is still included at this point.

As a result: The battle with Dedede was cut from the story, but chthonic had already begun on a remix of the battle music. Keeping this in mind, I began to look for a way to keep the Dedede Battle remix in the project somehow, even if it isn't related to the Milky Way Wishes plot.

That's when I asked Kine if he'd be interested in animating a battle sequence between Kirby and Dedede to serve as an "easter egg" (aka hidden bonus) for the project.

The bottom line is: Despite the difficulties we're facing now, I really want to include this easter egg in the project. Kine is simply the best Kirby animator (http://creativeworlds.net/ktmpmovie.htm) of any Kirby fan I've ever met.

Chances are, the project won't make it's desired due date at the end of this year (I'm forced out of town my whole winter break) anyway. So once again Kine, time isn't really an issue. Still, I can't singlehandedly decide whether this easter egg should be kept or not. Is anyone actually interested in seeing an animated battle between Kirby and King Dedede as a bonus for the project? If not, we'll drop it (and probably the song as well). If so, awesome! We'll give you as much time as it takes to get it done (it should fit it perfectly with the project deadline if we're lucky). Heck, if you need any help with the workload, I'll pitch in. I know how to use Flash better than some professionals. <(>_>)>

Anywhoo, answer the question in bold, the inclusion of this animation depends on whether or not people are interested in it.

[Weatherstorm]

Sorry for the lack of updates on the website recently. I've been learning CSS, which will enable me to make a much more dynamic website. I will definitely want to have a kick ass kirby header, and anything that I create will not be as 'ass kicking' as I would hope. If any graphics designers would like to work with me on his header, please let me know. It won't be too complex, just take a bit of photoshop knowledge an the ability to manipulate images and simulate some basic menu (I'm thinking about a 900 x 300 image). The rate I'm learning thingd is pretty steady, so start to see some basic mock-ups shortly.

If you are interested in helping me, PLEASE message me on AIM: Jace3210. I can use all the help I can get. Thanks.

[RedleMas]

Heh, I'll bet everybody's pretty confused now. <(^_^; )>

Here's what happened: Back when Arek first had the idea for this storybook project, he wanted to include "flashback" battles with Dedede and Metaknight after Marx makes his wish to Nova to inspire Kirby to keep fighting. I convinced him that incorporating a battle with Dedede out of nowhere was a bad idea, but the one with Metaknight is still included at this point.

As a result: The battle with Dedede was cut from the story, but chthonic had already begun on a remix of the battle music. Keeping this in mind, I began to look for a way to keep the Dedede Battle remix in the project somehow, even if it isn't related to the Milky Way Wishes plot.

That's when I asked Kine if he'd be interested in animating a battle sequence between Kirby and Dedede to serve as an "easter egg" (aka hidden bonus) for the project.

The bottom line is: Despite the difficulties we're facing now, I really want to include this easter egg in the project. Kine is simply the best Kirby animator (http://creativeworlds.net/ktmpmovie.htm) of any Kirby fan I've ever met.

Chances are, the project won't make it's desired due date at the end of this year (I'm forced out of town my whole winter break) anyway. So once again Kine, time isn't really an issue. Still, I can't singlehandedly decide whether this easter egg should be kept or not. Is anyone actually interested in seeing an animated battle between Kirby and King Dedede as a bonus for the project? If not, we'll drop it (and probably the song as well). If so, awesome! We'll give you as much time as it takes to get it done (it should fit it perfectly with the project deadline if we're lucky). Heck, if you need any help with the workload, I'll pitch in. I know how to use Flash better than some professionals. <(>_>)>

Anywhoo, answer the question in bold, the inclusion of this animation depends on whether or not people are interested in it.

I thought we were not doing the story part until Kwarp comes back?
But anyway, a cool little easter egg like that would be great! Have like a secret link in some random text somewhere they can click on... kinda like in Strong Bad e-mails (Homestar fans know what im talking about :wink: )

[Usa]

Yes, I am interested in seeing a Kirby vs. DeDeDe battle as an easter egg in the story book :oops:

[chthonic]

I really would enjoy seeing the Dedede battle scene become a reality. I am nearly finished with my remix for the Sonic 3 and Knuckles project, which means that I can begin work on my Dedede mix very soon.

I think that it's a good idea.

-chth

[NeoForte]

I would like to see the Kirby vs. Dedede easter egg also

[-RK-]

Yes, I am interested in seeing a Kirby vs. DeDeDe battle as an easter egg in the story book :oops:

Ditto that.

[zarvoxthezadvook]

I also would like to see the noted easter egg.

[Dahlia]

Hey Arek! I haven't been in this thread much, but I'm just letting you know I haven't forgotten and will be meeting all deadlines. ^^

[KyleJCrb]

Yes, I am interested in seeing a Kirby vs. DeDeDe battle as an easter egg in the story book

Enlarged for some damn emphasis! ;)

[chthonic]

Shit, now I have to like, do a good job.

Stupid populace.

-chth

[-RK-]

Shit, now I have to like, do a good job.

Stupid populace.

-chth

Yep. Your Screwed. :wink:

[Arek the Absolute]

Shit, now I have to like, do a good job.

Stupid populace.

-chth

MWAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HaHaha


Also...the voting....are any more artists going to contribute to the cover, or is that it? I could extend the deadline...or not. Just tell me or something.

Oh, and WIP deadline is the same. :)

[Bundeslang]

Someone should move this to the site projects forum, I like this idea, after Rise Of The Star.
Good luck with the WIP's and the site.

[Arek the Absolute]

Someone should move this to the site projects forum, I like this idea, after Rise Of The Star.
Good luck with the WIP's and the site.

Hehe, major thanks yo!
Glad to know you like this project. This makes me all happy like.

[Kirbymixer]

Back to the remixing part; I have some interesting ideas for my remix, but I first want to know if that would fit with the chapter 8. Is it some kind of evil digital monster Kirby's dealing with, or just a computervirus which shouldn't be taken serious?

[Arek the Absolute]

EVAL! EVALLLLLL! It can kill your speedrun time if it defends, making you very angered.
That should help :)

[Oltri]

Late post, but I'd like to see the easter egg as well! xD

If the deadline for the cover art is extended I might try, but I'm having a lot of trouble with anything artsy right now :|

...Where are the others? >__>

[RedleMas]

I wanna write! C'mon KWarp, I've been ready forever here!

Yea me too. Dont make a writer mad or you will be assasinated with fully-sharpened pencils and murderous dialog... :lol: Yea we should get together sometime and think about the story at some point. I mean, us writers could at least brainstorm a bit while we wait right?

[Dahlia]

Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

[KWarp]

Ha! Nice! Seems like the vote's unanimous. We're adding a Kirby animation into the project. :D

KirbyMixer
Back to the remixing part; I have some interesting ideas for my remix, but I first want to know if that would fit with the chapter 8. Is it some kind of evil digital monster Kirby's dealing with, or just a computervirus which shouldn't be taken serious?

Personally I'd like the remix to sound like a(n) NES chiptune, but whatever suits you I guess.


I wanna write! C'mon KWarp, I've been ready forever here!
Yea me too. Dont make a writer mad or you will be assasinated with fully-sharpened pencils and murderous dialog... Laughing Yea we should get together sometime and think about the story at some point. I mean, us writers could at least brainstorm a bit while we wait right?
I was about to suggest that. You guys brainstorm a bit, and by the time I back, the plot will pretty much write itself. :P

[Kirbymixer]

Personally I'd like the remix to sound like a(n) NES chiptune, but whatever suits you I guess.

Actually, I already have 35 seconds, and I think you'll like the style im doing it in, since it's a totally new one :). But I was thinking about putting a pure evil part in the remix, and since the monster is pure evil, that should be alright.

[Arek the Absolute]

Personally I'd like the remix to sound like a(n) NES chiptune, but whatever suits you I guess.

It would make a lot of sense having it that way, but I want the remixers to do what they feel is best. If that is what he wants, then fine. Do what you think is best dude :)


Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

It really doesn't matter all that much, though I would like it longer than three minutes if you can handle that.



...Where are the others? >__>

That is what I want to know...

[Kine]

Oh, okay. I see it now. It'd be like Kirby's first encounter with Dedede in Kirby's Dream Land, right? That actually makes it easier as it requires less thought as to why Dedede's randomly attacking.

I'm glad that's cleared up. Now I have something to work with. I'll probably come up with something that may or may not be used in the final, but I can give you an idea of what I have in mind for the WIP deadline.

[-RK-]

Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

Yeah, that's a good question. I mean, I can make it as long or short as you need it, dont get me wrong, I'd just like to know if YOU have any preferance, seeing as I'm aiming for about 3:30 ish right now (give or take a few seconds).

[chthonic]

Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

Yeah, that's a good question. I mean, I can make it as long or short as you need it, dont get me wrong, I'd just like to know if YOU have any preferance, seeing as I'm aiming for about 3:30 ish right now (give or take a few seconds).
HAH! I don't have this problem. I get 100% free artistic liscense.

:mrgreen:

-chth

[KWarp]

Hey Arek/Carefree Captain, what's our situation with artists? Do we have everything covered or is there room to add another?

[Kirbymixer]

EVAL! EVALLLLLL! It can kill your speedrun time if it defends, making you very angered.
That should help :)

Well, to have the sketch of the chapter, or the whole chapter, should work billion times better. I'm getting so unsure about my remix -.-'.

[Arek the Absolute]

CC did a drawing of that battle. It should give you some idea of what you should make it.

[-RK-]

Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

Yeah, that's a good question. I mean, I can make it as long or short as you need it, dont get me wrong, I'd just like to know if YOU have any preferance, seeing as I'm aiming for about 3:30 ish right now (give or take a few seconds).
HAH! I don't have this problem. I get 100% free artistic liscense.

:mrgreen:

-chth

Bitch.

EDIT: AREK!!! How long do you need the song man? :lol:

[Arek the Absolute]

Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

Yeah, that's a good question. I mean, I can make it as long or short as you need it, dont get me wrong, I'd just like to know if YOU have any preferance, seeing as I'm aiming for about 3:30 ish right now (give or take a few seconds).
HAH! I don't have this problem. I get 100% free artistic liscense.

:mrgreen:

-chth

Bitch.

EDIT: AREK!!! How long do you need the song man? :lol:



Arek, could you give me an estimate of how long you need my song to be? I can only stretch the source material so far, but I'll try to get it as lengthy as the book's section requires. ;p

It really doesn't matter all that much, though I would like it longer than three minutes if you can handle that.
Blind mofo :lol:

[-RK-]

Oh, I thought that was specific to Soraya's mix, not in general. My bad. :lol:

[Kirbymixer]

CC did a drawing of that battle. It should give you some idea of what you should make it.

Yay for help! :)

..Where is the drawing -.-;?

[KWarp]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/carefreecaptain/Milkyway%20Wishes/KirbyVsVirus.jpg

<(-'v^)>

[Zak]

@KWarp: Nice <3

I can't wait for the final result of the work. This Kirby-Game is still the best of the kirby-ones, for sure. ^^

[Qazie]

kwarp told me to post here to ask claud if i could take any of his claims..if not.. *well i tried*

anywho my art looks like this if your intrested
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/qazie/omega.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/qazie/nue.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/qazie/qazienotes.jpg
yea...im new here, hi all!

[Arek the Absolute]

WEEEEEEE! SOUND THE ALARMS! WEZA HITTIN A TWO WEEK WARNING!
WIP's are due soon. I am still a bit worried guys...and this ain't a good thing :?

[-RK-]

GET EM IN BITCHES!

[MaliceX]

Oh dear God I hope they didn't forget. I'm looking forward to the final outcome of this whole collab! >_<

[lightwarmth]

Guys I didn't forget but I am now gonna plead help. Let's say I finish the midi of my track (it's... feasible) I cannot feasibly make an mp3. I know too little, I acknowledge that. I just can't do a good enough job of that. I can arrange it but beyond that...

I also have a big commission of a high school band piece due in a month that is really really starting to pressure...

Help?

[Arek the Absolute]

NIGGA'S BE TRIPPIN!
Seriously though, I have said time and time again to pm me if there is anything holding you.
Ask remixers if they can help you on that, cause I have no idea what to do.
If worse comes to worse, we gotta part ways with you...

[MaliceX]

*jumps from behind the crowd; waves hand* "Ooh! Ooh! Pick mee! Pick mee!"

[zarvoxthezadvook]

WEEEEEEE! SOUND THE ALARMS! WEZA HITTIN A TWO WEEK WARNING!
WIP's are due soon. I am still a bit worried guys...and this ain't a good thing

Yeah, I've been out of town a lot lately. My grandmother turned 80, so we had a big celebration and I was away from my computer. I'm driving home today (10-hour drive), but I will plug away once I get there.

Bear with me, it's coming.

[Kirbymixer]

Relax, it's coming :)

[NeoForte]

Well....let me give an Art update!!!

Scanned Cover Art (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/KirbyCover.jpg) - I still need to add the backgound, been kinda busy lately.

Scanned version fo the Kirby powers I choose and buddies I showed before (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/Kirby1.jpg)

New sketches with some color of powers I did not choose just to practice around (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/Kirby2.jpg) - Also Wispy there is from Dreamland 2 just to play around...and yea Kirby stole Link's Sword and Cap :P

And Sketches I did of Meta Knight (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Neo_Forte/Milkyway%20Wishes/Meta.jpg) - I also am kinda interested in doing a short animation of Battle between Kirby and Meta Knight. I've got some storyboarded but if I do this it'll take some time...seeing as it'll be my first real big animation ><

[KWarp]

Ha! Awesome work. :D

I suppose I'll keep ya'll updated on my gradual return back to my house. :P

Today I'm leaving africa for good. I'm to spend a few days in London and then 2 weeks in Israel. Once I get home I get my wisdom teeth pulled. <(-_-)>

[Dahlia]

Wisdom teeth are utter bastards. XD Good luck!

[Arek the Absolute]

TEN DAYS!

[Kirbymixer]

CALM! :P

I'm at my grandma's today, I'll give you the WIP tomorrow instead.

[Dahlia]

My mix rocks so much! Lolololz! Is there a place for me to upload?

[chthonic]

Hey all, just letting you know that I finished my track for the Sonic 3 & Knuckles project tonight, and I will be starting on my DeDeDe mix very soon.

Also, I have a question. Will it be alright if I upload the WiP of my track on VGMix, or should I find another means of hosting?

Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone!

-chth

[Arek the Absolute]

VGMix is fine. Go for it both of you.

[chthonic]

*high five*

I'll get started on the awesomeness that is DeDeDe electrolatin today, after I get back from lunch with the ladyfriend. And that means in like two hours. I will try very hard to have something uploaded tonight.

-chth

[Kirbymixer]

Kirby RPG Battle WIP (http://members.lycos.nl/kirbymixer/Kirbymixer%20-%20RPG%20battle%20WIP.mp3) (right click, save as)

Please comment :)

[Arek the Absolute]

EDIT: Very interesting. I am liking it :)

[KWarp]

Ditto. I think a few changes in instruments will help a lot though.

Also a reminder, the animation (read: not art) WIP is different from the music ones. It's due on the 28th (the day after I get back) so I can work with things at home.

15 more days...

[RedleMas]

I loved it! I like how you opened it up with FF9 battle music. Its like if Square/Enix made a Kirby RPG, the battle music would sound like this. I wouldn't change anything about it... then again, I'm no mixer :wink:

[Arek the Absolute]

Do to health problems, I most likely will be out for a couple of days. I better see some WIP's when I get back.

[Kirbymixer]

Thanks all :)

And good luck Arek ;)

[Usa]

Just wanted to inform everyone here that I am back...almost... I had a lot of stress during my three weeks of "vacation", so I need a bit of rest before I can get on with the work for any project.

In addition, a friend of mine, Zak, has started his own project (A Seiken Densetsu 3 ReMix project) and entitled me to being his co-coordinator. This doesn't mean a lot of work, but here and there I need to lend him a helping hand to organize things :)

So you guys and gals have still to be a bit patient before I can get rollin' again :)

[KWarp]

Hi all I'm typing from here in Israel. Arriving here was a total f&#@ing nightmare but now after 3 hours of sleep and 8 hours of driving 6 people and all our stuff in one car we've finally arrived at the hotel. slightly better anyway. I can't wait to get back home and finish outlining the Storybook for the project. 13 days now I think...

[Arek the Absolute]

Back and no WIP's.
Man...

[Kirbymixer]

:idea: Change the titel in the date that all WIPs must be in.

[Arek the Absolute]

Five days.

[Bren]

Come on remixers. Get those gears turning...get those wheels moving... *insert random metaphor for "get going" here*

[-RK-]

Yeah, I know I've already got my WIP in, but, I've got about another minute upon other improvements. I've just been too lazy to upload the update. I'll get it up soon.

[Arek the Absolute]

4 days before deadline.
The only person I am worried about at this point is Sir_nuts -.-;;;

[chthonic]

Let's get to the point... I need to drop out of this project.

Reasons:

1. My song is alright, but I can't fit the melody in at all, let alone make it connect and make sense.

2. I'm burnt out on remixing specific games for specific projects. Getting my S3&K track done was pulling teeth itself, and I just want to just be able to do any song that pops into my head.

3. I don't want to waste time doing a track that I'm not enjoying and give the project a sub-par mix that was only intended for an Easter egg in the first place.

4. Sounds like the animator has a lot on his hands as well, so it might just be for the better.Again, I'm really SORRY! Better luck getting my brain to function creatively next time, I guess.

-chth

[Arek the Absolute]

Son of a *****....*sigh*...alright dude...

[-RK-]

OOOOOO! Update!

I'm still gonna work with the mastering (it sounds thin to my ears), and, I know that hi hat pattern is repetitive as sin (I'll fix it. :lol: ). Othwise, here's 2 minutes of kirby mixed goodness!

http://www.remix.herograw.com/LordMaestro/GrapeGardenV4.mp3

Tell me if I suck. :lol:

[Arek the Absolute]

You don't suck, don't worry. It is alright...there are a lot of things to work on, but you know that already ^_^
Good wip. Thank you very much for submitting.

[Chavous]

If you are in dire need of remixers, contact me. Trust me, I work better as a last resort :lol: :wink: .

[KWarp]

Let's get to the point... I need to drop out of this project.

Reasons:

1. My song is alright, but I can't fit the melody in at all, let alone make it connect and make sense.

2. I'm burnt out on remixing specific games for specific projects. Getting my S3&K track done was pulling teeth itself, and I just want to just be able to do any song that pops into my head.

3. I don't want to waste time doing a track that I'm not enjoying and give the project a sub-par mix that was only intended for an Easter egg in the first place.

4. Sounds like the animator has a lot on his hands as well, so it might just be for the better.Again, I'm really SORRY! Better luck getting my brain to function creatively next time, I guess.

-chth

Uhh... well if that's the case then we won't have a song (or a reason) to make a Dedede battle easter egg animation in the project. From what I understand from the above quote you kinda missed that. I suppose if you're really dropping out, the animation can change from a Dedede one to a Metaknight one. I'd like to hear from chthonic and pretty much everyone else on this project before a decision is made.

Who's remixing the Metaknight battle theme anyway?

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Ok, that stupid accordian thing has been the scourge of my existance to try and return to, but I'm gonna dedicate the next 2 or 3 hours to trying to expand it...

...right after some ramen noodles.

EDIT:

Mmmm... good ramen noodles... (http://bol.white-raven.net/other/A%20Love%20Of%20Knowledge%20(final).mp3)

So yeah; that's DEFINITELY all you're getting out of me so don't expect any more. Nothing can be tweaked, as is my style, all bridges have been burned behind me.

[KWarp]

Egh... me no likes. How about you let me take on the melody with the Cello? (when I get home next week)Hearing annoying reptetive accordions at the beginning of the storybook would be a disaster.

I read a bit on how to be a good director during my trip so far and learned it's best to put a team's best people at the beginning and end of a project, the middle guys in the middle, and let the rest fill in the gaps.

Bottom line is LAOS, your track is too important for you to poorly remix it, heck even making an average remix is a bad move. The training song has to be good. It simply has to be. PLEASE DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. I intend to do everything I can to help you with this remix when I get back. Wait until Saturday next week.

[Dahlia]

My girlfriend is going to university thousands of miles away in three days, so I've been spending lots of time with her. Don't be surprised if I'm a tad bit late. If you're really worried about it, I can give you the MIDI of my completed composition, but I'd prefer to just submit the real recording a bit later. ^_^ (Like a day or whatever.)

[Arek the Absolute]

SORAYA IS A DUDE?

[lightwarmth]

Personally I think the accordian bit is quite funny and stylistic to start the album.

I'm not sure if your cello playing would be better, as much as you seem to want to insert it (no offense meant, as in track fittingness).

I think the accordian thing could be good, it just isn't right now...

(ok... right now my track is going nowhere. I've just got too much 'official' stuff to do. I really would like to be part of this project but right now it just isn't happening. I'll keep trying, but so far you should be worried about me...)

[KyleJCrb]

SORAYA IS A DUDE?

:lol: What? You couldn't figure it out?

[Dahlia]

SORAYA IS A DUDE?

:lol: What? You couldn't figure it out?

Wait! He might still be a girl!

[KWarp]

Egh... me no likes. How about you let me take on the melody with the Cello? (when I get home next week)Hearing annoying reptetive accordions at the beginning of the storybook would be a disaster.

I read a bit on how to be a good director during my trip so far and learned it's best to put a team's best people at the beginning and end of a project, the middle guys in the middle, and let the rest fill in the gaps.

Bottom line is LAOS, your track is too important for you to poorly remix it, heck even making an average remix is a bad move. The training song has to be good. It simply has to be. PLEASE DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. I intend to do everything I can to help you with this remix when I get back. Wait until Saturday next week.

Hehe, yeah I think I am a bit eager. <(^_^; )> I agree with lightwarmth completely. Also, I'm echoing what I typed last page. Comments would be nice.

[zarvoxthezadvook]

Alright, it's WIP (http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=01VIQLXM013T418NHV4KU6FTL9) time!

Just so everyone knows, this is my first attempt at making a remix, so speak with that in mind.
So don't get your hopes up too high. :roll: Comments and advice are encouraged, and remember, I'm a newbie. 8O

[Dahlia]

OOOOOO! Update!

I'm still gonna work with the mastering (it sounds thin to my ears), and, I know that hi hat pattern is repetitive as sin (I'll fix it. :lol: ). Othwise, here's 2 minutes of kirby mixed goodness!

http://www.remix.herograw.com/LordMaestro/GrapeGardenV4.mp3

Tell me if I suck. :lol:

It's pretty enjoyable, aside from the dissonances, which I'm not sure are intentional or not. Just tweak up the production a bit and you'll have a cool song!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

LAOS, if you could tighten up your performance and record it (much) better, then add an arrangement of strings under the part, it'd be much better. Somehow I think that it'd sound better at a higher tempo, too. The part after the accordian goes away isn't bad, though!

I can imagine what you hear in your head and prefer it as well. I agree my covering of this piece gets a 5/10 if that.

1, I had the better recording and the filtered recording on my PC, but both got deleted, which actually, wasn't my fault. I only posted the Accordian WIP which was filtered, and I had to download and work backwards from that. We're already talking about sound loss there. (hear the pitch bend off the beginning? I couldn't get rid of that.)

2, The accordian was a rental a long time ago. I cannot re-record it.

3, All files are deleted. That is all I'm bringing to the table... and furthermore, it would seem my subpar accordian, and probably whatever accompaniment I brought with it, also differed from the visions that others had for this remix anyway. To that I say: "Please: one-up me."

It was recommended to me that I add to what I had. I did. If I wanted to do it all over again I'd probably learn from my mistakes (which is ironic, given the source title) I would do something completely different. But I don't want to, I'm gonna walk away. Not bitter, or discouraged... I just think I'm done here. Sorry.

God I suck at collaborations. I backed out of the Sonic 3 & Knuckles one the same way.

[Arek the Absolute]

Sorry to se you go buddy....
There goes another....
Well...this is getting bad...
It is a good thing that I have a couple of people that I have in mind to take over for you guys......so it isn't all bad
I am pm them as soon as I get home.


Oh and

ONE DAY LEFT FOR THE REST OF YOU F00'S

[CIaude]

Dude, we totally got to finish this project... Like NOW! You're fucking DYING! I gotta start sketching, right away!

[Bongo Bill]

If you die, this project should be dedicated to your memory or something.

[KWarp]

Aww man, this sucks. We've lost some 4 musicians, and no one's even mentioned what's going to happen now that chthonics dropped out. Seriously, this is a big problem. We have a guy working on an animation without any music to go with it. Here's a few options I've compiled.

Chth's dropped out. What do we do?
1) Get someone else to remix the Dedede theme and continue the animation
2) Drop the animation altogether
3) Change the animation to a battle with Metaknight.

I think option 3 is our best bet. I'll discuss it with our animator and see what he thinks.

[Arek the Absolute]

Get someone else to do the mix...at least that is my vote.
It would be best...considering I want that damn thing in there! :)

[Arek the Absolute]

Also IMPORTANTE! (http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=63980)
Please read...:(

[Rexy]

Get someone else to do the mix...at least that is my vote.
It would be best...considering I want that damn thing in there! :)
If worst comes to worst, i'll do it. I'd probably only establish MIDIs before heading back to college though. Chances are if that's the case I probably won't start work until I come back from France, which will be next weekend.

Heck, the college synth library will be fun to work with when I get my paws on it O.O

[Arek the Absolute]

DEADLINE DAY!!!!!!!

At around 3 pm PST, I will be going over who submitted what and who said what about their WIP progress.

[Arek the Absolute]

-Milkyway Wishes Intro (Cover)- Kungfuchicken

-Time to Learn ("Flash Storybook Tutorial") - LAOS *QUIT* {TRACK OPEN}

-Milkyway Wishes Overworld ("Introduction") - Ichitootah (locked) *Submitted*

-Dynablade Area 1 [Floria] ("Chapter 1") - Usa (locked) *submitted*

-Grape Garden [Aqualiss] ("Chapter 2") - LordMaestro (locked) *submitted*

-Dynablade Area 4 [Skyhigh] ("Chapter 3") - Sir_Nuts *NOT SUBMITTED* I am trying to get ahold of him, but am getting no luck.

-Save Area [?] ("Chapter 4") - Monobrow (locked) *SUBMITTED*

-Begin Treasure Hunting [Hotbeat] ("Chapter 5") - lightwarmth (locked) *SUBMITTED*

-Dynablade Area 3 [Cavios]("Chapter 6") - Soraya *NOT SUBMITTED* Said he will submit soon....

-Kirby Arrives On The Scene [Mecheye]("Chapter 7") - Pippins+Jordex *NOT SUBMITTED* Got in touch with him. Submitting soon...

-Taking Over Halberd [Halfmoon] ("Chapter 8") - zarvoxthezadvook *SUBMITTED*


-RPG Kirby Battles ("Chapter 8") - KirbyMixer *SUBMITTED*

-Victory Star 3 ("Chapter 9") - *TRACK OPEN :(*

-Flying Into Nova [Inside Nova] ("Chapter 9") MaliceX (locked/complete) *SUBMITTED*

-Mt. Dedede (Special Incorporation) ("Chapter 10") - Chthonic *QUIT* {Track open}

-Battle with Metaknight [Special Incorporation] ("Chapter 11") - Darkesword *NOT SUBMITTED* Said he will submit today...

-Battle With Marx ("Chapter 12") - DJBren (locked) *SUBMITTED


There you go. That is the current situation with WIP's. I am getting in touch with the people again, and so I hope to get word from then again. There are a couple of tracks now open...so I will be needing to find some people to replace them. I have contacted Graylightning, and he said he will give me some recomendations of people to ask.

[k u n g f u c h i c k e n]

I said I didn't quit :roll:

[Arek the Absolute]

Good then :)

[Heyjohnny]

I can't wait for this finished product. It's gonna be AWESOME. And it has a great director.

[CIaude]

It's incredible how much everyone started caring about this project again. The project was coming so close to death butArek's impending DOOM has become the ironic defibulator of life for this project. Wow, I should get cancer, that would get me a Metal Slug Remix for sure! Oh yeah, I'm working on sketches at this very moment.

[Dahlia]

I hate being on the blacklist like that slacker, Darkesword. XD Do you have an email address I can send a MIDI to or something? Like I said, the completed recordings will follow shortly. ^_^

[Arek the Absolute]

DARKESWORD MISSED DEADLINE!!!!!!!!!!

[MaliceX]

Missing deadlines is common even in real life situations.. :P (And yes of course I know it's frowned upon.)

As for the rest of you: EVERY BIT OF EFFORT COUNTS!

[DarkeSword]

DARKESWORD MISSED DEADLINE!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I'm sorry, I missed the deadline. I was working on something yesterday, but did not get at least 1 min.

[lightwarmth]

Oh, I thought WIP meant the whole track. Guess it was fine then... I won't be quitting just yet. However I may need to collab with someone. I'll think about it.

[Dahlia]

DARKESWORD MISSED DEADLINE!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I'm sorry, I missed the deadline. I was working on something yesterday, but did not get at least 1 min.

Slacker!

I missed it too. ;_;

[KWarp]

Hmm.. we're already tripping on the first step are we? When I get back home next week I'll make sure to kick this project into high gear. I'll finish making that Flash interface so quickly you'll all be speechless. :wink:

Seriously though, get these WIPs in or I won't have any music to put in my WIP. 8O


EDIT: Also, I'm docking everyone's pay. :P

[Chavous]

If anybody would like to point me in the direction of LAOS's song's midi, or any other song, please do so. I already checked vgmusic.com, and cannot find any midi's titled as such in the list. I would like to help, but I really need midis.

[Chavous]

Would "A Time to Learn" be Game Select Screen (www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/snes/Superstar_Game_Select.mid)?

[Arek the Absolute]

EDIT: Ignore what I said
I was in a sour mood :(

[Bren]

I hope everything turns out for the better, Arek. Hang in there.

[KWarp]

Update: I've been chatting with Kine (the animator) and he says in light of chthonic's resignation he'll need his WIP date delayed to Sept 4th. There won't be any color in the WIP for reasons that will be explained later. It's still probably going to be a Dedede Battle.

[Arek the Absolute]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

[KyleJCrb]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Consider my pants officially crapped.

[Chavous]

I'm going to do something for metaknight soon, then.

Edit: Is this the right Metaknight midi? (http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/snes/metaknight_ending.mid)

[Usa]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Awwwww, can't you people just wait...now I can't do my surprise special move anymore.... waaaah :cry:

OK, I will still show it to the public (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/DeDeDeMix.mp3) now... just wanted to make good ol' Arek happy with this little surprise attack when I heard the DeDeDe mix was open again... not that anyone cares about it anymore...

[Strange]

DJNotte, that's the midi for the ending theme to Revenge of Meta Knight. I think this (http://www.classicgaming.com/kirby/multimedia/sounds/superstar/metaknightbattletheme.mid) is more what you're looking for.

But I absolutely love the RoMK ending theme. Please, go right ahead and remix that too if you want.

[Arek the Absolute]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Awwwww, can't you people just wait...now I can't do my surprise special move anymore.... waaaah :cry:

OK, I will still show it to the public (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/DeDeDeMix.mp3) now... just wanted to make good ol' Arek happy with this little surprise attack when I heard the DeDeDe mix was open again... not that anyone cares about it anymore...

Awww....you should have told me about it! :(
I am sorry about that...
It is still cool though..:)

[Usa]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Awwwww, can't you people just wait...now I can't do my surprise special move anymore.... waaaah :cry:

OK, I will still show it to the public (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/DeDeDeMix.mp3) now... just wanted to make good ol' Arek happy with this little surprise attack when I heard the DeDeDe mix was open again... not that anyone cares about it anymore...

Awww....you should have told me about it! :(
I am sorry about that...
It is still cool though..:)

I never would have imagined that someone would choose to do it in those two days. I almost finished my mix already... some minor tweaking, adding some more variation and it would have been finished. Did Darke already start on his mix? Because if not, we can still handle this situation, he can do the planned MetaKnight theme and we have no double works...

[Chavous]

DJNotte, that's the midi for the ending theme to Revenge of Meta Knight. I think this (http://www.classicgaming.com/kirby/multimedia/sounds/superstar/metaknightbattletheme.mid) is more what you're looking for.

But I absolutely love the RoMK ending theme. Please, go right ahead and remix that too if you want.

As the only person to help me in this topic, I thank you beyond all reason.

[KyleJCrb]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Awwwww, can't you people just wait...now I can't do my surprise special move anymore.... waaaah :cry:

OK, I will still show it to the public (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/DeDeDeMix.mp3) now... just wanted to make good ol' Arek happy with this little surprise attack when I heard the DeDeDe mix was open again... not that anyone cares about it anymore...

I'm keeping that, regardless if it gets on the project or not. I love Dedede's theme. :)

[Arek the Absolute]

Update!
Darkesword ditched metaknight song for mt dedede
THE EASTER EGG LIVES ON

Awwwww, can't you people just wait...now I can't do my surprise special move anymore.... waaaah :cry:

OK, I will still show it to the public (http://www.tzi.de/~dlippert/DeDeDeMix.mp3) now... just wanted to make good ol' Arek happy with this little surprise attack when I heard the DeDeDe mix was open again... not that anyone cares about it anymore...

Awww....you should have told me about it! :(
I am sorry about that...
It is still cool though..:)

I never would have imagined that someone would choose to do it in those two days. I almost finished my mix already... some minor tweaking, adding some more variation and it would have been finished. Did Darke already start on his mix? Because if not, we can still handle this situation, he can do the planned MetaKnight theme and we have no double works...

Darke hasn't done anything with this song yet, so you pretty much beat him to the punch. I will chat with him about choosing another song :)

[Arek the Absolute]

Darke changed to victory star 3 :)

[Chavous]

Hey Arek, do you think you want to change the Metaknight Battle to the Metakinght Battle Ending? It is a whole lot easier to make the Metaknight Ending kid-friendly.

[Arek the Absolute]

Hey Arek, do you think you want to change the Metaknight Battle to the Metakinght Battle Ending? It is a whole lot easier to make the Metaknight Ending kid-friendly.
No can do. There is a significance to that song. The reason why it is there, is because before kirby fights Marx, he gets a bit nervous. To give himself courage, he remembers when he kicked metaknights butt, hence the reason we have the song there. Sorry guys.