Targus [RPG]

Hello! So a few days ago i decided i wanted to make my own RPG, and i am doing just that! With that i want to start sharing it with people publicly. Game name is Targus and its an RPG with a story similar to an old Final Fantasy game, cliche yes, but its also my first game, but later i'd like to think i have decent plot twists.

So the reason why i am posting this on OCR is because i am using quite a bit of music from this site. So at the very bottom of this post i will post credits to all the music i use. If i credit the wrong person, or I've left someone out, let me know so i can fix it, I can only credit who i see on the song (who puts their name on it).

Targus

That is to the folder on Mediafire with my game in it.

Latest Demo at this point:

To ensure that everything works right, and that old saves don't corrupt or crash a stable version, select "New Game" for Demo 3d. This way any old saves wont create bugs or crashes that aren't really there.

(May 20, 2010 5:40PM) Demo 3d Up - Up-to-Date Stable Finished Demo 3

Demo 4 is on It's way! Things to look forward to:

World Map! Yes, this game has one. AND ITS HERE!

New Battle System! "Wait Gauge Battle" - It adds an active time battle system similar to Final Fantasy, no side view though

Monster Book! "Bestiary" -Gain Information about an enemy after beating it a few times!

Pause! "Pause Game" -Pause anywhere! Town, Battle, Cut-scene

UPDATE! July 17, 2010

Hey everyone! Long time no talk / see. So yea progress has gone slow for Targus unfortunately, i am behind ... a lot, but i decided to do something special for people who are anxious to see the new features. What I'm gonna do is release a pre-beta, somewhat like my alpha build a while back, but instead of an empty area, there's gonna be a lot you get to do, if I do this, I can work on with the project, making the new area's etc, but i can get some feedback from you all to help and fix bug, because i am sure there are some, just with all i have to do solo, this will save me some time. Now there are quite a few bugs, if there are some major ones that stop people from even testing, I'll fix it and up it so you can continue on. Remember, this isn't exactly an official release, so it doesn't have all the features above implemented yet, I just want to do this because this is taking me a lot longer then expected, also its not going to be exactly packaged the same way as other versions, but it works non-the less. Have fun!

Note: Also RPG Maker VX is an ass when it comes to big files so now I'm not going to include the RTP Data IN the game, that is gonna have to be downloaded separately, but when you do this, download and install it, it should be a one time thing, then after that you can download my game, and be able to play it right away. Not to mention if you get other RPG Maker VX games that don't include the Runtime Package, you can play those as well. the RTP (Run Time Package) is what runs the content so you can play it. The reason i need to do this is because RPGMVX doesn't like big files, and the RTP data creates 30-40mb of unneeded crap. Sorry.

(July 17, 2010 2:36PM) Alpha 4 (Pre-Demo) Unstable Alpha for Beta 4

Included in the .rar's is 4 files:

How to Play.txt

Change Log.rfl

Disclaimer and Copyright.txt

Targus Demo.exe

In order to play just read the how to play, everything you need to know is in there.

Here on this thread you can tell me any criticism, idea's of what can / will make it better, remember this is my first game, which i am making alone. Also report to me any bugs, glitches, i'll get them fixed as fast as i can.

I want to encourage people with my game to explore most everything. Objects in the world you might think are useless, or just ordinary, might not be. Some NPC's might give hints about some items or objects that do special things, or you might just have to check. Also i'd like to think i added some comedy with the NPC's too, so talk to them as well.

Targus is a story of a man (Yes man, not Teen, young adult.. a full adult) who gets washed up on a deserted island, with no memory of how he got there or came to be, come to find out its not as deserted as he thinks. Suddenly a seemingly simple man is on the journey of his life, trying to recover his memory.

Battle Music:

First General Battle Music (So far: Blue Dungeon, Dream World) Final Fantasy VII - Full Frontal Assault (Let the Battles Begin!) - norg, SnappleMan

Dream Fragment Battle Music (Second Boss) Super Dodge Ball - All-Star Doskpop (All-Stars) - Mazedude

Non-Battle Music:

Dream Corridor and Crystal Lair – Final Fantasy VII - Damn Those Turks! (Turks' Theme) - Daniel Baranowsky

Long Dialogue on Ship – Zelda Ocarina of Time – Prelude - Zas

Always a good idea to let people know their stuff is getting used and trying to give appropriate credit for it. Never know what might happen otherwise...

Good luck on your RPG (too large for me to DL, atm, so no comments from me, I'm afraid). And this is the most colorful thread I've seen in some time.

Always a good idea to let people know their stuff is getting used and trying to give appropriate credit for it. Never know what might happen otherwise...

Good luck on your RPG (too large for me to DL, atm, so no comments from me, I'm afraid). And this is the most colorful thread I've seen in some time.

Well i figured a few things. I know from a legal stand point Re-Mixers have a little protection because they are remixing the music from certain games, not acting like they "are producing it" (correct me if i am wrong). They still credit it for the game it came from, and usually the original composer. Well I specifically credit each game, and then the Re-Mixers I see on the song or page to download it from. The are Remixing for a non-profit situation, and i am doing the same thing, this game will never be "sold". I wanted to post on the forums so that the specific Re-mixers know their work is being used well, and credited for it. If someone doesn't like that i am using the song, they can ask me to change it, inconvenient but its not a big deal.

So yea, its been a while for an update and i don't know if anyone is actually following this here on OCR but i just finished an Alpha 4. Its not quite an Official release but its something for people to do while they wait for an Official Beta 4 release right? Also extra people testing it will help me produce it faster.