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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:30 -0700

Level editor.

Calib To The Moon, platformer survival game. (This game is actually almost done, I just need sprites and a few more mobs )

Multiplayer Screenshot

Very basic code in XNA for a simple RPG aligned to a grid player

Suggestions

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:34:09 -0700

Watching some of the videos I must say the character creation process could be made better if you gave names to styles and colors instead of just Style #, Color #.

This really does help from a player's perspective. For example at first someone is likely to go through all of them, but then they would have to go through again to find the one they like and check again each time instead of going through and simply reading. The color thing should be obvious ;P

questions i have

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:35:19 -0700

ive been thinking about this game hitting the web for awhile now to come across several questions:

1) being a itunes game, is the game going to allow us to play music during the gameplay threw our ipod/iphone devices? some games do/ do not allow. just curious

2) the encountering subject makes me ask whats going to happen. are their going to be wild zenforms you can battle/catch? (pkmn lol) and i hope something more then seeing a trainer and getting a epic [!] above their heads is going to happen

3) customizable characters subject had me thinking. is their more clothes and hairstyles/colors to choose from later down the road as you get more $? is their is a currency in the game?

4) hoping that this game is going to be a long quest. please dont take offense in my asking. are we going to be seeing the good ol' bicycle or something to speed up walking/transportation?

my appologies if any of these questions have been answered but havent seen anything and not really used to forums all that well :/ sorry for any trouble about the post im just very impatient and excited about playing this. hoping that it breaks that pkmn rpg mold

Do you play Pokemon?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:26 -0700

I was wondering guys. I saw Rukamonki mention he was playing Pokemon Heart Gold and it made me want to ask everyone.

Do you play pokemon games?
If so - which ones?
If not - why you attracted to ZENFORMS? Do you play other RPGs?

So I used to play Pokemon a lot. I stopped really after the 3rd Generation (I loved Emerald). I played the 4th gen and the 5th gen games a bit but never beat the elite 4 or really invested so much into my pokemon.
I used to make pokemon fan games- and that is where ZENFORMS Protectors came from. I was working on Pokemon Protectors (old youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VACIK_ixZGc ).
Pokemon because very complicated for me around the 4th generation. So many stats and stuff.

Battle System Teaser

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:24 -0700

THIS IS NOT THE BIG REVEAL OF THE BATTLE SYSTEM - JUST A TEASER!

Check out the new UI, the new battleground and even a new mechanic.

2 versus 1 handicap battle.

2 versus 2 battle.

Let me explain
Everything in the 2 screenshots above is different and part of the big revamp the battle system is getting. New Battle ground, new UI (User Interface) and multi-ZENFORM battles.

In the first shot, you can see 2 player ZENFORMS against one enemy.
This will be explained more when I reveal the battle system with a new video but what I can tell you now is - this can happen mid way through ANY battle. All you need to do is spend Skill Points (the same points you use to grow and evolve your ZENFORM).
When you play the game you will notice using and spending skill points is a skill and stradegy in itself. Do you spend those points to evolve a ZENFORM? Increase it's stats or spend them in battle?
The stronger the ZENFORM (higher star rank and evolution stage) - the higher the cost to bring it into battle for multi-battles.
That cost only applies if the battle was originally 1 -v- 1. If the battle is a multi-battle from the start, no cost to skill points is needed to bring in ZENFORMS.
Switching normally in 1-v-1 battles doesn't cost anything of course.

The battle ground is a fake 3D battle ground. Simply touching the screen and swiping left or right allows you to move the camera (this it not really 3D but a trick using the images). All of the UI hides and lets you get a great look at the battle ground.

The top part of the user interface is the battle bar. This has the battle menu - that when pressed slides down the battle bar and shade (like the notifcations on iOS) and reveals the rest of the menu.
It has a flee button that you can press to bail from the battle.
It also has the crystals that your team ZENFORMS are in. You can touch one of the crystals for quick switching a ZENFORM onto the field.

You can touch a ZENFORM and it will slide open the status bar to reveal more information. You can open 1 status bar, or all of them if you wish.
Doing this also slides the battle bar off view so you can focus on the status bar.

This was only a teaser. The battle system has some really cool ideas that I cannot wait to share with you.

(Here is a link to a screenshot from the old battle scene to compare: http://www.calisprojects.com/zenforms/me...shot01.png )

Edit:
Check out this teaser video:

[RMXP] Pokemon Revamped Red Version. [RMXP]

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:53:19 -0700

Note: FireRed Tiles are Place holders

Introduction:
This is a revamped version of Pokemon Red (metal version).
Its not just recolor but some edit to route's, event's, tiles, sprites, Trainers and more...

Story:
The Story is based on Red Version.(will continue with the fire red events)

Features:
Every thing is Revamped XD
GSC Revamp tiles.
Johto is Optional
Day 'n Night System.
New partners to help you on your journey (ex: brock and misty they helped ash on his journey.)
PokeGear (this isnt new feature just edited graphics and some features from POKENAV)
Note:Gen I & Gen II are Sprites Mixed up (because some of the gen I are not that good in my opinion.)
More Features coming soon.

Things going to be removed:
Ugly Trainer Sprites(ex. Team Rockets)
Weird Pokemon Sprites.
Some of the Tiles.
Some Graphics.
(these will be replaced by GSC ones)

Media:
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Pallet Town:- Progress- 80%
Note: Some are old and some are new.
Outside:

Inside:

Credit:
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Team: (NOTE: Some member might be of other forums and not here.
Musta505.(Revamp.)
Chaoslord. (Mapping.)
Nintendork.(Revamp.)
White. (Script)
If you are interested in joining or helping us just vm or pm or othermessage us

Progress Status:- Low
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Complete trainer Sprites (||...........)
Complete Graphics )(|||||.............)
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Freno Vs Pikachu drawing

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:28:07 -0700

just one of my fan art drawings done for fun.. showing the true power of freno

Item Storage

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:37:14 -0700

In ZENFORMS:Protectors, you can store items in a locker.
Item storage can be very important since items don't "stack" in the bag. Each item takes up it's own slot. And each item pocket only has 10 slots.

Storage lockers can be found throughout the game.
The first locker for item storage is your locker at school.

Click the action button to be taken to the locker storage scene.

The locker acts as an "all in one" bag pocket (any type of item can be stored in the locker, including quest items).
You can 10 slots, just like you would with a single back pocket.

You can touch an empty slot to be taken to the bag scene to store an item.

Pick any item you want, and just touch the "Store" button to add it to the locker.

To move an item back into the bag, just touch it.

The game will handle which pocket the item will go in and alert you if the pocket is full.

FAn based maps

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:26:16 -0700

Note: This was done with Neo-Dragon's permission. This is a work of fan art. This does not represent maps used in ZENFORMS. All tiles and art on these maps are official tiles from ZENFORMS and MAY NOT BE USED. Contact Neo-Dragon over PM if you have any questions.

Here's one for u guys to look at a drool over ^.^

I'm ing ang pming

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:57:16 -0700

I'm on meebo add rukamonki to chat with me netime

Battle clip, other questions :)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:35:48 -0700

Hi Neo have you or will you be posting any video clips of the battle system in Zenforms really need a fix lol, if so have you got a time frame for releasing a clip? (sorry just getting exited for this game lol) I've scrolled through every website you've posted anything to do with Zenforms on and i can honestly say this has the potential to be the best IOS game out there.

I believe you’re going ahead with the extra Zenforms from what you've been saying but I dont think you've actually verified you are going ahead with it, personally I think is a great idea just a little nervous about how long the setbacks going to be especially since the artwork is out of your hands. Is it possible you can confirm that the extra zenforms are going to be implemented? Also to stop me checking every 5 minutes do you have a vague idea of the month this will be released? Last I heard you said either the end of January, February or early march. Have these extra Zenforms change any of that?

Stat and element build for zenforms

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:14:14 -0700

So I've been thinking about what zenform I want to start with and what stat build I want to try I already know I want to be a fire element trainer but I'm not sure yet what do you guys think about the stat builds u want to do?

Adding New ZENFORMS Debate

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:16:29 -0700

First: Check this out. A video explaining how ZENFORMS grow and evolve.

Last night, we asked if we should add more ZENFORMS to the game.
The plan would increase the overall count from 93 to 132.

There is a lot of pros and cons to this idea though.
I'll try keep this thread as clear as possible. ZENFORM evolution is different then some games, so it might seem confusing. There is a very basic chart to show off evolution in this post. I should also point out, we are working with a new ZENFORM designer, and designs for the new ZENFORMS are nearly done already.

ZENFORMS are not really like other monsters/pets in games from the same genre (monster/pet RPGs??). All ZENFORMS branch evolve from 1 of 3 Newborns. It's all based on stats (which you control by spending Skill Points earned to increase stats at will).
When a Newborn evolves to a Child stage, it does so based it's highest stat. A Child to Adolescent evolution is based on the highest/second highest stat OTHER then the first stat used to evolve to child.
Then a branch evolution based on the highest element stat to evolve into an Adult ZENFORM (using element based attacks and items increase this). The Grand stage is a refined/stronger version of the Adult.

The new idea we have does not really allow for an update AFTER release as it fits with this mechanic. Basically, the idea is to have a new Adolescent stage that branches if both the second stat and third stat are equal. This will then create a new ZENFORM which can branch evolve into 4 elements and 4 addition Grand ZENFORMS.

And example would be.
If a ZENFORM who evolved into a Child stage based on the attack stat was to evolve again and BOTH defense and speed stats were equal, it would branch into that. Since this involved all 3 stats, each Child has the possibility of evolving into this ZENFORM.
Here is the chart. The additional ZENFORMS are marked with "New".

Link to image if you can't see it: http://www.calisprojects.com/zenforms/me...oncept.PNG

Wait a minute.... Do the maths based on this picture.... That doesn't add up with the number mentioned above (multiply it by 3 for each Newborn).
We have plans for a secret evolution which adds an additional 4 ZENFORMS per Newborn. This means 44 ZENFORMS per Newborn (43 evolutions + 1 Newborn). That's the 132.
The secret evolutions CAN be added in an update and that is why I didn't go into detail - plus - it's a secret..... ssshhhhh.....

So let's some up.

Pros:

More ZENFORMS = more variety to the game.
Increase the number of ZENFORMS to find in the wild.
Coding wise, it will take only a few more lines to add these branches to the game.
Designs are already nearly done.

Cons:

Can take a lot of time to get sprites off the commission artist.
Based on the above con, can delay release date.

EDIT: WE HAVE DECIDED TO DO IT
First batch of the new ZENFORMS:

Second batch of the new ZENFORMS.

The last batch of the new ZENFORMS.

Favourite film/game/album of 2011?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:10:52 -0700

What was your favourite film, game and album of 2011.
And why?

My favourite film was Drive. The soundtrack is really cool. Mostly synth-80s style music (although each song was released in late 2000s). The trailer (linked with the title of the movie) shows all the lines the main character has. He barely talks in the movie overall lol. Very very good movie.
Nearly made my choice: X-Men: First Class

My favourite game was Deus Ex HR. Played on Xbox 360. When I saw that trailer from E3 2010, I could not wait for the game. Turns out I did, I waited over a year but it was worth it. I'm a huge shooter fan, I'm a huge RPG fan, and I'm a huge fan of sci-fi. This game was an amazing experience and I played it through twice making different choices in the story and my character progression second time around. It was the best time I had playing a game this year and thats why it tops modern warfare 3 or skyrim for my fav game this year.
Nearly made my choice: L.A Noire

My favourite album is not an "album" but a "mixtape". The Weeknd - Thursday. I randomly came across The Weeknd earlier this year. He released 3 mixtapes this year all for free. Each with 9 songs. He's only 21, still unsigned (will be soon), and sounds like Michael Jackson. Can't wait until he releases an "album". Truely baby-making music Throw on "The Zone" when your with that someone special.
Nearly made my choice: Drake - Take Care

I don't really read books (even though right now, I'm reading the Steve Jobs bio book), so I don't have a fav. If you want, you can list one as I'd be interesting in seeing what genre you read.

My Random Art :3

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:43:27 -0700

http://flamedog1.deviantart.com/

Video Stream of development

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:39:00 -0700

Stream Status:
NeoDragon: OFFLINE (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/calis-projects)
SpaceEmotion: OFFLINE (http://livestre.am/leEI)

NeoDragon's Stream
I will be doing a lot of streaming of the devleopment of the game on this channel.
Come join us. I'd love feedback as I code.
Streaming times - 1 to 2 hour sessions, starts between 4 pm and 6pm (GMT time) every WEEKDAY - except holidays.

SpaceEmotion's Stream
When I am online I will continuing doing graphics stuff for ZENFORMS. You can also change some things if you leave a comment in the chat when I am streaming! Based on your feedback the game will change

You can reply here in the forum or message us on facebook/twitter (links on http://www.calisprojects.com)

You can double, triple or do 10 posts in a row here if you want, since you can ask a question here in this thread and I'll just say it back..

I'll also let you know when I'm streaming in this post (as well as posting to bump the thread).

NeoDragon's Livestream (if online) via ustream.com:

SpaceEmotion's Livestream (if online) via livestream.com:

What are we working on currently?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:57:52 -0700

This thread will fill you in on what we are working on and developing behind the scenes for the game.
I'll update this thread regularly.
I'll update the first post with links to future posts in the thread and the date it was added so you can keep track.

So...
What are we working on behind the scenes?

20th of January 2012
Update here in the 7th post.
Details this time cover the missed release date to details on working on the revamping of the battle system.
Read here:
http://www.calisprojects.com/forum/showt...205#pid205

10th of January 2012
Update here in the 6th post.
Contains the first official screenshots of both the storyline and choice system.
Be sure to check it out:
http://www.calisprojects.com/forum/showt...121#pid121

4th of January 2012
New Post - 3rd post.
Details the update to the bag, only 1 more outdoor map needed for Version 1.0 release and a recoding of the OW (overworld) "people" handling of the ZENGarden (the engine for ZENFORMS).

15th of December 2011
New update posted just below in post 2. Update includes the save/load game scene and a new day/night cycle.

2nd of December 2011
For the last 2 weeks, Spaceemotion and I have been focusing on finishing a map needed for the school. We also have been planning and doing early code work on the item system. We want to have a cool "sub-feature" to the item system and it has been time consuming planning and adding it. I want to make sure we plan it right before I started coding it. The last week was spent making sure we knew what we wanted out of the system. Only 2 days ago I began coding the Item Database into the game engine. Laying in the variables for items to use (item name, effects and so on). Everything went smoothly.
The school map mentioned above was also just finished (I say finished, but we just need to make 2 or 3 little edits for it to be fully done). That was added into the game. Each map takes about 50 or so lines of code just so the engine won't crash. Again, it takes time to do this, but it's not "hard" work.

Spaceemotion is going to begin coding the UI for the item menu.
Hopefully it goes good for him.

While he is doing that, I'm going to edit our Save/Load Game Menu.
This is currently it:

(Testing, ignore the "null" text label. That will be the player name. No name was set when testing - hence a null value lol).

You can swipe left and right to view your saved/load games. I'll keep that. It shows the player and what the player looks like from the save file, and the ZENFORM team (names and star rank). But it's very blank and doesn't provide the information I really want.

The edits I'm going to add is:
The map image the player is on will change based on the map the player is on. The name of the map might be displayed (if it looks good).
A new label showing how many quests the player has taken will be added.
A new label for player reputation/moral will be added too. This will show more information related to the story that is vital information to show the player on a load screen.
Another possible addition for the scene might also be a money icon showing how much money you have. Again this will just help you know what your save file is.

- - - - - - - - -

That's what is going on behind the scenes of development. Any questions, suggestions or comments, please leave some

Minecraft server

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:55:47 -0700

Ok so i have mostly set up am just waiting on a few things then i can put it up live

The one and only song i made

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:37:58 -0700

Ok so i posted a song to youtube and thought i would post it here. I was listening to alot of waterflame at the time and i thought id try and make some type of techno

P.S. offtopic minecon day1 was great cant wait for deadmau5 in day2

Donating to the project

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:42:29 -0700

Donation Page Link

Amount donated to project: €285

Although we are working on a cool project, we are just "bedroom" coders and artists. We are planning on selling the game on the app store, but currently any costs for development come from my pocket. Aside from the iPhone/Apple development licence, the main cost to the project is resources. A lot of our basic resources are commissioned by me from various artists. The ZENFORMS, both the sprites and the cool "HD" artwork are commissioned. The outfits you see the little characters wear - even their hairstyles are commissioned.

We have tried to use Rockethub - a crowd funding site - but found the site to not have the userbase we needed to help fund us. It just simply was too small and gave the project no notice space.

Donations offer rewards

Donate €5 or more
Your name (user name and or real name) will be in the game credits thanking you for your donation.

Donate €25 or more
A free promo code to download the game when released and a 10,000 Skill Point bonus code in game. PLUS PREVIOUS REWARD.

Donate €50 or more
A NPC (Non-Playable-Character) based on a photo of you or a friend. The player will be able to interact with this character.
PLUS ALL PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED REWARDS.

Donate €250 or more
A black ZENFORMS T-shirt and 3 poster-style glossy prints of the Newborn ZENFORMS (1 of each) shipped to your address. PLUS ALL PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED REWARDS.
Pic of glossy prints hanging in my room here on the left.