The end of the second year term 1.
Over the vacation I will continue working on improving the story and characters. I will also start working on the novel.
After listening to Mark Ronson's track "Ooh We" the idea that we could rap about Desparation for a game trailer that could be released nearer the end of the project dawned on me.
I better start writing up some lyrics so I can pitch this when we get back xD
Friday 18 December 2009
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Wednesday 16th December
It's showtime!
The 2nd Pitch of Desperation: Alexander's Plight was today. The pitch was a success and yet something is bugging me and I feel somethings not quite right.
The feedback was marvellous and for the most part everyone worked hard and all the staying behind after hours to work and arriving early seemed to pay off. So why is this feeling nagging at me?
My role was to draw the listeners in with my words all while pitching what I have effectively been doing this term.
Notes I took away from today:
1. Even the most basic concept can be made into something amazing with enough heart
2. I still have much to learn when it comes to presenting
3. I need to be more prepared to stand up to scrutiny and questioning
4. Preparation pays dividends
Anyway that's all for now
The 2nd Pitch of Desperation: Alexander's Plight was today. The pitch was a success and yet something is bugging me and I feel somethings not quite right.
The feedback was marvellous and for the most part everyone worked hard and all the staying behind after hours to work and arriving early seemed to pay off. So why is this feeling nagging at me?
My role was to draw the listeners in with my words all while pitching what I have effectively been doing this term.
Notes I took away from today:
1. Even the most basic concept can be made into something amazing with enough heart
2. I still have much to learn when it comes to presenting
3. I need to be more prepared to stand up to scrutiny and questioning
4. Preparation pays dividends
Anyway that's all for now
Monday 14 December 2009
Week in Review
Monday + Wednesday
Same as before, new script has been written for the cutscene between Alex + Raphael.
Presentation preparations are underway with the group allocating who will be saying what. I will be commencing the slides on the novel, extras and script.
Just need to sort out the V/O's for the "preview"
Same as before, new script has been written for the cutscene between Alex + Raphael.
Presentation preparations are underway with the group allocating who will be saying what. I will be commencing the slides on the novel, extras and script.
Just need to sort out the V/O's for the "preview"
Sunday 6 December 2009
Sunday 6th December
Home
An electronic version of the edited Desparation Cutscene.
Location – Fathers Room
A somber atmosphere hangs in the air as the doctor mumbles to himself and reads over his findings, Both Sebastian and Adelia are present at the fathers bedside in the room awaiting news.
The doctor turns to them and the father.
Sebastian: What are your findings?
Doctor: Mr. Aeuhert seems to have some kind of poison inside him that is essentially slowing and shutting down his vital organs one at a time, though how he managed to get this poison is a mystery
Adelia quickly turns the focus away from the poison
Adelia: We don’t have time for the details, daddy is dying! How much longer does he have left?
The doctor remains silent and mumbles to himself as he revisits his findings, Sebastian is notably irritated by the doctors tarrying.
Sebastian: Doctor?
Doctor: Judging by the data I have received, the information suggests that the damage has been done therefore any medical intervention now would probably be too late…
Raphael tries to sit up, but is soon stopped by Sebastian.
Raphael: Alexander! Where’s Alexander…
Sebastian: Father, you would do well to not move, I would hate for there to be anymore “complications”
Adelia: So how long does daddy have left?
Doctor: It would be a miracle if Mr. Aeuhert lives to see tomorrow morning.
Adelia: We understand, thank you for your efforts, now if you excuse us we would like some time with our father.
Doctor: Of course, Miss Adelia.
The doctor leaves a silence hangs in the air as the two come to terms with the news. Raphael closes his eyes and takes the news stoically
After the doctors departure Adelia and Sebastian return to the bedside.
Sebastian turns away to look out the window at the full moon.
Sebastian: A former champion of justice, dying the death of a dog…
Adelia looks down at her father a light smile appearing on her face
Adelia: It hurts doesn’t it “Father”, Tell me how does it feel knowing you are going to die here as a powerless old man?
Raphael: …
Sebastian: Since you are nearing your end I guess it’s only fair I share this one truth with you.
Sebastian turns to face Raphael
Sebastian: In life there are things that one can control and things that will ultimately decide the fate of others.
Raphael: … So you two were behind this.
Sebastian: What you have done is unforgivable and it can’t be taken back
Adelia: Thanks to you and Alex mom is no longer here, but at least now she won’t be alone in death
Sebastian: I allowed you to be with Alexander only because I was feeling benevolent but alas all things must end, So know this after you go Alexander won’t be too far behind…
Lie there and think about that while you cling onto your final pitiful moments.
Adelia turns away from her father and proceeds to leave the room
Adelia: Come Sebastian lets let our father “Rest in Peace”
With a satisfied grin Sebastian leaves with Adelia
Sibling Encounter Scene
Dark Corridor
Alexander is walking to his fathers room then out the darkness 2 silhouettes slowly appear to be coming towards him.
As they come into focus Alexander soon realizes that it is Adelia and Sebastian who are walking towards him.
He continues walking not showing any signs of intimidation.
As the trio come together Alexander is shunted to the ground by Sebastian.
Adelia: Ah, if it isn’t Alexander…
Sensing danger Alexander tries to get back up but is immediately knocked back down by Adelia, she then proceeds to put her foot on his chest as a warning to stay down.
Sebastians imposing figure walks up to the grounded Alexander
Sebastian: Well now “Baby brother”, I take it you want to see our father?
Alexander says nothing
Sebastian: … Defiant as always I see and to think I was being civil and courteous with you, no matter though.
Adelia digs her foot into Alexanders chest causing him to gasp for breath.
Adelia: Take this as a warning of what’s going to come Alexander, fortunately you caught me and my brother in a good mood so we will let you slither away this time.
Sebastian: Your day of judgement will soon be here boy and soon you will end up just like father. Crushed and defeated before me.
Adelia removes her foot seemingly bored
Adelia: This is getting dull, come Sebastian let us leave Alex to see father. Nice seeing you though Alexander
Adelia turns and walks away
Sebastian: You are lucky she played nice with you this time, next time you won’t be so lucky
Sebastian turns and leaves
An electronic version of the edited Desparation Cutscene.
Location – Fathers Room
A somber atmosphere hangs in the air as the doctor mumbles to himself and reads over his findings, Both Sebastian and Adelia are present at the fathers bedside in the room awaiting news.
The doctor turns to them and the father.
Sebastian: What are your findings?
Doctor: Mr. Aeuhert seems to have some kind of poison inside him that is essentially slowing and shutting down his vital organs one at a time, though how he managed to get this poison is a mystery
Adelia quickly turns the focus away from the poison
Adelia: We don’t have time for the details, daddy is dying! How much longer does he have left?
The doctor remains silent and mumbles to himself as he revisits his findings, Sebastian is notably irritated by the doctors tarrying.
Sebastian: Doctor?
Doctor: Judging by the data I have received, the information suggests that the damage has been done therefore any medical intervention now would probably be too late…
Raphael tries to sit up, but is soon stopped by Sebastian.
Raphael: Alexander! Where’s Alexander…
Sebastian: Father, you would do well to not move, I would hate for there to be anymore “complications”
Adelia: So how long does daddy have left?
Doctor: It would be a miracle if Mr. Aeuhert lives to see tomorrow morning.
Adelia: We understand, thank you for your efforts, now if you excuse us we would like some time with our father.
Doctor: Of course, Miss Adelia.
The doctor leaves a silence hangs in the air as the two come to terms with the news. Raphael closes his eyes and takes the news stoically
After the doctors departure Adelia and Sebastian return to the bedside.
Sebastian turns away to look out the window at the full moon.
Sebastian: A former champion of justice, dying the death of a dog…
Adelia looks down at her father a light smile appearing on her face
Adelia: It hurts doesn’t it “Father”, Tell me how does it feel knowing you are going to die here as a powerless old man?
Raphael: …
Sebastian: Since you are nearing your end I guess it’s only fair I share this one truth with you.
Sebastian turns to face Raphael
Sebastian: In life there are things that one can control and things that will ultimately decide the fate of others.
Raphael: … So you two were behind this.
Sebastian: What you have done is unforgivable and it can’t be taken back
Adelia: Thanks to you and Alex mom is no longer here, but at least now she won’t be alone in death
Sebastian: I allowed you to be with Alexander only because I was feeling benevolent but alas all things must end, So know this after you go Alexander won’t be too far behind…
Lie there and think about that while you cling onto your final pitiful moments.
Adelia turns away from her father and proceeds to leave the room
Adelia: Come Sebastian lets let our father “Rest in Peace”
With a satisfied grin Sebastian leaves with Adelia
Sibling Encounter Scene
Dark Corridor
Alexander is walking to his fathers room then out the darkness 2 silhouettes slowly appear to be coming towards him.
As they come into focus Alexander soon realizes that it is Adelia and Sebastian who are walking towards him.
He continues walking not showing any signs of intimidation.
As the trio come together Alexander is shunted to the ground by Sebastian.
Adelia: Ah, if it isn’t Alexander…
Sensing danger Alexander tries to get back up but is immediately knocked back down by Adelia, she then proceeds to put her foot on his chest as a warning to stay down.
Sebastians imposing figure walks up to the grounded Alexander
Sebastian: Well now “Baby brother”, I take it you want to see our father?
Alexander says nothing
Sebastian: … Defiant as always I see and to think I was being civil and courteous with you, no matter though.
Adelia digs her foot into Alexanders chest causing him to gasp for breath.
Adelia: Take this as a warning of what’s going to come Alexander, fortunately you caught me and my brother in a good mood so we will let you slither away this time.
Sebastian: Your day of judgement will soon be here boy and soon you will end up just like father. Crushed and defeated before me.
Adelia removes her foot seemingly bored
Adelia: This is getting dull, come Sebastian let us leave Alex to see father. Nice seeing you though Alexander
Adelia turns and walks away
Sebastian: You are lucky she played nice with you this time, next time you won’t be so lucky
Sebastian turns and leaves
Wednesday 2 December 2009
Wednesday 2nd December
Here is the 1st script for the opening cutscene of our game.
Location – Fathers Room
A somber atmosphere hangs in the air as the doctor mumbles to himself and reads over his findings, Both Sebastian and Adelia are present at the fathers bedside in the room awaiting news.
The doctor turns to them and the father.
Sebastian: What are your findings?
Doctor: Mr. Aeuhert seems to have some kind of poison inside him that is essentially slowing and shutting down his vital organs one at a time, though how he managed to get this poison is a mystery
Adelia: A poison? How can this be?
Doctor: How this poison was administered is not clear it could have been inhaled, imbibed, injected or injested.
Sebastian: Can the poison be neutralised?
Doctor: Judging by the data I have received, the information suggests that the damage has been done therefore any medical intervention now would probably be too late… It would be a miracle if Mr. Aeuhert lives to see tomorrow morning.
Adelia: We understand, thank you for your efforts
The doctor leaves and a silence hangs in the air as the two come to terms with the news. Raphael closes his eyes and takes the news stoically
After the doctors departure Adelia and Sebastian return to the bedside.
Sebastian turns away to look out the window at the full moon.
Sebastian: A former champion of justice, dying the death of a dog…
Adelia looks down at her father a light smile appearing on her face
Adelia: It hurts doesn’t it “Father”, Tell me how does it feel knowing you are going to die here as a powerless old man?
Raphael: …
Sebastian: Since you are nearing your end I guess it’s only fair I share this one truth with you.
Sebastian turns to face Raphael
Sebastian: In life there are things that one can control and things that will ultimately decide the fate of others.
Raphael: … So you two were behind this.
Location – Fathers Room
A somber atmosphere hangs in the air as the doctor mumbles to himself and reads over his findings, Both Sebastian and Adelia are present at the fathers bedside in the room awaiting news.
The doctor turns to them and the father.
Sebastian: What are your findings?
Doctor: Mr. Aeuhert seems to have some kind of poison inside him that is essentially slowing and shutting down his vital organs one at a time, though how he managed to get this poison is a mystery
Adelia: A poison? How can this be?
Doctor: How this poison was administered is not clear it could have been inhaled, imbibed, injected or injested.
Sebastian: Can the poison be neutralised?
Doctor: Judging by the data I have received, the information suggests that the damage has been done therefore any medical intervention now would probably be too late… It would be a miracle if Mr. Aeuhert lives to see tomorrow morning.
Adelia: We understand, thank you for your efforts
The doctor leaves and a silence hangs in the air as the two come to terms with the news. Raphael closes his eyes and takes the news stoically
After the doctors departure Adelia and Sebastian return to the bedside.
Sebastian turns away to look out the window at the full moon.
Sebastian: A former champion of justice, dying the death of a dog…
Adelia looks down at her father a light smile appearing on her face
Adelia: It hurts doesn’t it “Father”, Tell me how does it feel knowing you are going to die here as a powerless old man?
Raphael: …
Sebastian: Since you are nearing your end I guess it’s only fair I share this one truth with you.
Sebastian turns to face Raphael
Sebastian: In life there are things that one can control and things that will ultimately decide the fate of others.
Raphael: … So you two were behind this.
Sunday 29 November 2009
This Week in Review
Monday 23rd November: Workshop.
As the deadline till the next presentation draws closer we are focusing on point A-B thinking for the 2-3 minutes of play.
We have decided that it will start with the cutscene focusing on the siblings and their murderous confession. The gameplay will focus on Alex escaping the estate's interior and exterior.
Sebastian will be in pursuit of Alex and if he catches up he will kill the player (?).
Adelia will be stationed outside on the bridge and the plater will have to engage her somewhat in order to escape. Timer based QTE possibly?
Also started looking into what sections we could have in an the artbook for example "unused concepts"
Wednesday 25th November
Teach pitched her own game concept based on Greek Mythology called "Lysistrata" the idea of this session was to highlight presentation skills as well as show us what was missing from our own presentations
As the deadline till the next presentation draws closer we are focusing on point A-B thinking for the 2-3 minutes of play.
We have decided that it will start with the cutscene focusing on the siblings and their murderous confession. The gameplay will focus on Alex escaping the estate's interior and exterior.
Sebastian will be in pursuit of Alex and if he catches up he will kill the player (?).
Adelia will be stationed outside on the bridge and the plater will have to engage her somewhat in order to escape. Timer based QTE possibly?
Also started looking into what sections we could have in an the artbook for example "unused concepts"
Wednesday 25th November
Teach pitched her own game concept based on Greek Mythology called "Lysistrata" the idea of this session was to highlight presentation skills as well as show us what was missing from our own presentations
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Tuesday 17th November
Log for Monday 16th:
Yesturday we had a FMP session where we collabed as a group and with the tutors about the project direction, it was found that while we have done a solid part for the characters and environment we have paid little attention to the part of the game we are working on in regards to what happens from point A - B as well as it's plot.
So we exchanged ideas ranging from unlikely alliances to vigilante assault as well as some plot twists and turns to snare the player.
In conclusion we are focusing our efforts on hashing out what the lo-down is for that 2 minutes to create a short but immersive gameplay experiance.
Previously the group agreed that working on an artbook for next month's presentation was a good idea and thus I have taken pictures of the Tekken 6 & Modern Warfare 2 artbooks respectively to see their styles and what we could include to make our game stand out from the other games.
I will be uploading the electronic pictures soon as well as the ideas for the A-B gameplay possibly with some narration.
Yesturday we had a FMP session where we collabed as a group and with the tutors about the project direction, it was found that while we have done a solid part for the characters and environment we have paid little attention to the part of the game we are working on in regards to what happens from point A - B as well as it's plot.
So we exchanged ideas ranging from unlikely alliances to vigilante assault as well as some plot twists and turns to snare the player.
In conclusion we are focusing our efforts on hashing out what the lo-down is for that 2 minutes to create a short but immersive gameplay experiance.
Previously the group agreed that working on an artbook for next month's presentation was a good idea and thus I have taken pictures of the Tekken 6 & Modern Warfare 2 artbooks respectively to see their styles and what we could include to make our game stand out from the other games.
I will be uploading the electronic pictures soon as well as the ideas for the A-B gameplay possibly with some narration.
Monday 9 November 2009
Monday 9th November
Characters Update:
Here is the electronic version of my character 2nd edits.
Adelia's Profile
Name: Adelia Aeuhert
Height: 5ft 3in
Age: 27
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Names: “Aurelio” & “Voletta” (Daggers)
Story:
The second born into the Auhert family, Adelia is very smart to for her age and has an IQ around 200 points.
From birth she has spoilt by her older brother Sebastian who would do anything to keep her appeased and as a result of this she has become very demanding of her brother.
In one of her demands Adelia stated she wanted to also be trained in a weapon style like her brother but unlike him she wanted a style that makes her look enchanting and elegant as well as being lethal, to which Sebastian agrees to train her in an art of her choosing.
Deep down beneath the spoilt girl exterior she respects Sebastian because of his loyalty to her and their mother unlike Alexander who in her eyes is nothing more than a “Betrayer” for going along with their father’s way of thinking and denouncing them entirely
After the two left she noticed her brother was talking more in private with their mother, catching on that something wasn’t right she again demanded that her brother take her with him to one of these chats, though reluctant Sebastian accepted that she should know the truth and that nothing should be hidden away from her.
After learning the truth from her mother Adelia spent her days continuing her training and ordering her brother about, however she did have a new found respect and appreciation for her mother and swore to herself she would be like her.
It wasn’t until her mother passed that she really began to change, Adelia struggled to come to terms with the loss and in fact blamed Alexander for their mothers death.
But through her sadness she realized her brother was now the head of the family and would soon become the new wielder of “Agnedynestra”.
Suddenly life wasn’t so bad she began to contemplate how she could now use her brother’s influence as a means to get others to do things for her while also still having leverage on her brother. The concept was something that appealed to Adelia very much just as much as some other things she had been thinking about…
If the will stated that both parents needed to be dead before the sword is passed on then…
He had to die.
Without her brother knowing she organized and orchestrated a remorseless but successful attack that left her father dead, so now with both parents out the picture the sword could pass on to its rightful owner.
When the day came for the will to be read by the family dignitaries, Adelia noticed that her brother Alexander was absent from the proceedings, she inquired as to his whereabouts to Sebastian, to which she learned he had been unable to attend for some undisclosed reason.
As the will was being read out the alarms to signify a security breach sounded, echoing throughout the estate.
The sword was being stolen!
Adelia met eyes with her brother and immediately they both came to the same conclusion…
“Alexander…”
No sword meant no control and no control meant no sword, growing more agitated by the second she ordered the security to stop him at costs, unfortunately for them however Alexander had escaped.
Now with the sword even further away from her reach Adelia joins her brother in the search for the sword and Alexander.
Sebastian's Profile
Name: Sebastian Aeuhert
Height: 6ft 9in
Age: 39
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Name: “Saberhagen” (One Handed Broadsword)
Story:
Born into a noble bloodline Sebastian is the first and eldest son thus he is the rightful heir to the Aeuhert family name. As a young boy Sebastian grew up with the finest of what life had to offer him, the family servants would tend to his every whim and call at his mother’s behest, much to the chagrin of Sebastian’s father the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert.
Raphael was adamant that spoiling the young Sebastian was reversing his teachings of discipline and work which Sebastian was learning through combat and that this in turn would lead to the boy being blinded and unable to accept the world as it truly is, instead forever living in a fantasy world where only wealth and splendor exists.
Over time Sebastian’s feelings for his father changed to feelings of anger and eventually resentment over what his father was doing to his mother who was pregnant with their daughter Adelia, to him and to the family. But silently he found comfort in the fact that one day he would surpass his father and would make his mother proud.
Years passed and Sebastian learned from his mother that he was a brother again to a baby boy named Alexander.
Growing up Alexander was notably closer to his father, which made Sebastian’s relationship with his brother troubled, however Sebastian dismissed it as the boy did not know any better and eventually he will be forced to grow up and learn the truth. However as a result of this he often found himself spoiling Adelia who was growing up and becoming quite demanding of her big brother.
As time continued conflict in the family became worse and eventually led to Raphael leaving the Aeuhert family estate with Alexander .
After his parent’s split Sebastian watched his mother fall into a downward spiral of depression.
Along with Adelia he frequently spoke with his mother about the split and she confided in the two regarding the truth of their father, themselves and the Aeuhert family, She also made Sebastian promise that no matter what happens he would take care of his sister Adelia.
Soon after Sebastian was alarmed to find his mother dead.
The pain of seeing her dead wrenched Sebastian’s heart it was just too much to accept and bear.
He eventually noticed Adelia standing in the doorway silent and stunned at the sight.
As he turned back to face his mother he noticed what appeared to be a note on the nearby table.
Carefully he opened it and began to read...
What it said shook Sebastian to the core, her death could have been avoided but ultimately the depression caused by his father and step-brother did this.
Everything else after that was a blur to Sebastian his mind was focused on the idea it could have been avoided.
With the note in hand and without a word he walked up to Adelia, handed her the note and proceeded back to his own quarters.
Now at the age of 39 Sebastian is the head of the Aeuhert family and is the epitome of law, order and justice, he has a deep set loathing of people who fail to uphold these basic principles and also resents anything or anyone that would dare tell him otherwise. As the eldest sibling his mother wrote in her note that the great sword “Agnedynestra” is to be passed onto him upon both her and Raphael’s passing.
Time passed and soon Sebastian received word that Raphael Aeuhert was also dead.
He wasn’t certain but he figured Adelia had something to do with his sudden demise, he noticed that since her mothers death she had been notably different, he didn’t care either way though because it was his fathers fault his mother was gone in the first place.
Inevitably the time came for the sword to be bestowed upon Sebastian, though he wasn’t particularly fond of Alexander he sent word to him via a courier that he is invited to attend the meeting with the dignitaries and claim his share of what his father left.
Word returned that Alexander wasn’t attending for an undisclosed reason so Sebastian thought nothing more of it.
As the will was being read out the alarms to signify a security breach sounded, echoing throughout the estate.
The sword was being stolen!
He immediately met eyes with Adelia who appeared to also know what was happening.
Suddenly the “undisclosed reason” Alexander had stated previously became clear and Sebastian was outraged he didn’t realize it sooner, with his sister sending security after Alexander Sebastian drew his sword and also went after his step-brother.
Unfortunately Alexander proved to be too quick for all of them as he had already escaped into the city…
Sebastian attempted to continue chase after him but he was promptly stopped by Adelia who insisted they needed to plan before they went after him.
Though reluctant Sebastian along with Adelia began to plan how to retrieve the sword and their brother by any means necessary.
Alexander's Profile
Name: Alexander “Alex” Aeuhert
Height: 6ft 2in
Age: 20
Bloodtype: O-
Weapon Name: Agnedynestra (2 Handed Greatsword)
Story
The youngest son of the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert, unlike his siblings Alexander grew up with his father and denounced the noble life of wealth and splendor in favor of training with his father since he didn’t want to ride the coat-tails of his father’s success instead opting to carve his own legacy and path.
This was noted by the other siblings who in turn had nothing really to do with him as a result since they were both closer to their mother.
It wasn’t until a fight between his parents occurred and his father ended up leaving that Alexander was forced to make a life changing decision, either stay with his siblings and mother or leave with his father. The decision was an easy one, Alexander knew that if he stayed he possibly would be pried upon and so he left with his father.
Over the next few years Alexander trained using his father’s style eventually becoming a formidable warrior like his father was.
However Raphael was unwell and with every passing the day life ebbed and flowed out of the once mighty warrior.
Sensing that the end was near Raphael called Alexander to tell him the truth about the sword and about the great task he had to undertake.
“My son, you will be the true wielder of Agnedynestra, the sword resonates with your soul unlike the others therefore you must steal it from them before it’s too late and it falls into the wrong hands”
Those words stuck with Alexander like a bad itch but he knew what needed to be done the question was when?
Unfortunately for Alexander that time came sooner than he anticipated, for his father was killed in a brutal attack days later.
Alexander was devastated to lose his father; he knew exactly who was responsible for the attack and why they had done it. The question was still when…
The opportunity arose when he was contacted by his siblings who sent word via a courier that his presence would be required at the meeting with the family dignitaries.
Realizing this was the perfect chance to take the sword with the others distracted Alexander began to plan what to do.
Soon he sent word back that he would not be attending for undisclosed reasons when really he was going return anyway and take the blade.
During the meeting Alexander returned home for the first time in years and while avoiding detection he successfully managed to sneak into the family vault.
Alexander soon stood before the sword, the one thing that would change everything forever.
Energy pulsed through Alexander as he grasped and held the hilt of the sword and drew it from its’ resting place, a gesture that quickly sounded the estates alarms.
With not another second to lose Alexander made a dash for the exit and soon realized he was being followed.
Alexander managed to shake the guards and escaped into the night to become the new custodian of the blade Agnedynestra. Now with the power that his father spoke in his possession all he needed to do was hold onto it even if it meant fighting his own family,
Something he knew was only a matter of time…
Lord Raphael's Profile
Name: Raphael Aeuhert
Height: 7ft 0in
Age: ??
Bloodtype: ??
Weapon Name: Formerly Agnedynestra
Story
Once a noble hero and champion, Raphael Aeuhert was the driving force behind many great battles and wars, his aptitude is battle was unparalleled and the love of his family even more than that, whenever he left for battle he always made the promise to his family to return home safely no matter what trials awaited him wherever he was needed.
Time had passed since those days and now Raphael found himself to be dying of a slow de-generative disease.
Death did not phase or scare Raphael, he knew that in battle there was always a chance that he wouldn’t make it back alive but he did find comfort that his legacy would live on…
In the years before his illness Raphael was known to all as a hero, he had a wife and a son that loved him and he had a daughter on the way.
So where did it all go wrong?
The wealthy, majestic lifestyle seemed to turn his once loving wife into a corrupt, power-mad woman, this change did not go unnoticed by Raphael but it wasn’t until his son Sebastian was becoming spoilt that he felt it was time to intervene.
For years arguments continued to erupt about the boy and soon his sister to the point Raphael deemed it for the best if he were to leave them awhile.
During that time Raphael found himself in the company of another woman who didn’t seem too phased by his wealth or standing, instead she just loved him.
Time continued to pass and Raphael soon found himself with yet another son called Alexander.
Raphael loved his son but he was saddened he had allowed himself to cheat on his family but that wasn’t Alex’s fault so he would just have to face the consequences for his actions. In due course he returned to his family to introduce them to Alexander a move that started off seemingly well considering what happened.
But the cracks soon starting showing again as old ways returned and now with Sebastian and Adelia appearing to be controlled by his mothers influence, it was time for Raphael to leave again, this time for good.
Now on the brink of death Raphael continues to support Alexander anyway he can.
Lady Talisa's Profile
Name: Lady Talisa Aeuhert (Deceased)
Height: ??
Age: ??
Bloodtype: ??
Weapon Name: N/A
Story
Lady Talisa is the wife of the champion Raphael Aeuhert, she enjoys the wealth and fame of being the champion’s wife, regrettably this lifestyle soon got Talisa she turned from a once loving wife into a corrupt baroness driven by wealth and power.
She didn’t display this side to her son Sebastian however, instead choosing to lavish him with whatever he wished.
This did not sit well with Raphael who was strongly against spoiling the boy and the two would often argue about the matter.
Years later after the birth of the couples second child Adelia, Lady Talisa’s lust for power became too much for Raphael to bear any longer which prompted his swift departure from the family.
The premise of losing everything was something that lingered in Talisa’s mind and she was not about to let that happen, the mix of anger, sadness and corruption coursed through her arguably rendering her insane.
She quietly schemed to use her own children as instruments of revenge against Raphael.
Over the years her venomous words seeped into the minds of her two children, by playing the role of a victim crushed by husband she was able to manipulate them, causing them to harbour deep resentment towards their father while somewhat pledging undeniable loyalty to her.
Everything seemed to fall in place quite nicely until the fateful day when Raphael would return back to them with his new son Alexander…
Seeing this as another opportunity to turn another mind against Raphael she welcomed them.
Again on the exterior she posed as the nicer parent and tried exactly what she did before all while surpressing her seething rage for the boy.
This time however it was not working.the boy was having none of it, this further enraged Talisa who in turn told Adelia and Sebastian of the boys ungratefulness and cold demeanour towards her which as she anticipated led up to them also becoming cold towards Alexander just like they were their father.
Raphael was fully aware of what was going on and promptly took up the case with Talisa.
She begged and cried for him not to leave her again but really this again was a façade, as really this was exactly what she wanted more hate, more resentment it would ultimately seal his fate in due course.
Raphael promptly left with Alexander soon after and now she was able to fully turn Adelia and Sebastian against Alexander as well.
All she needed now was a catalyst to make their anger reach a fever pitch…
In a final act of maliciousness she would take her life and pass it off as an unbearable depression caused by the two…
With the children harbouring such hate as well as having her death to accept she believed it would awaken them for the better.
After waiting a while for the estate to settle down for the night, Talisa locked herself in her quarters and forged her suicide note that was later to be found by the children, in it she wrote her reasons why she killed herself, the rightful entitlement to the family name and the sword as well as her last request which was for them to stick together no matter what.
After rolling up the cursed missive and placing it somewhere easily noticeable she took a small knife out of her dress and slashed her wrist.
With all the pieces seemingly in place she managed a final defiant, sickening and malicious chuckle at the possible results of the resulting chaos.
Here is the electronic version of my character 2nd edits.
Adelia's Profile
Name: Adelia Aeuhert
Height: 5ft 3in
Age: 27
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Names: “Aurelio” & “Voletta” (Daggers)
Story:
The second born into the Auhert family, Adelia is very smart to for her age and has an IQ around 200 points.
From birth she has spoilt by her older brother Sebastian who would do anything to keep her appeased and as a result of this she has become very demanding of her brother.
In one of her demands Adelia stated she wanted to also be trained in a weapon style like her brother but unlike him she wanted a style that makes her look enchanting and elegant as well as being lethal, to which Sebastian agrees to train her in an art of her choosing.
Deep down beneath the spoilt girl exterior she respects Sebastian because of his loyalty to her and their mother unlike Alexander who in her eyes is nothing more than a “Betrayer” for going along with their father’s way of thinking and denouncing them entirely
After the two left she noticed her brother was talking more in private with their mother, catching on that something wasn’t right she again demanded that her brother take her with him to one of these chats, though reluctant Sebastian accepted that she should know the truth and that nothing should be hidden away from her.
After learning the truth from her mother Adelia spent her days continuing her training and ordering her brother about, however she did have a new found respect and appreciation for her mother and swore to herself she would be like her.
It wasn’t until her mother passed that she really began to change, Adelia struggled to come to terms with the loss and in fact blamed Alexander for their mothers death.
But through her sadness she realized her brother was now the head of the family and would soon become the new wielder of “Agnedynestra”.
Suddenly life wasn’t so bad she began to contemplate how she could now use her brother’s influence as a means to get others to do things for her while also still having leverage on her brother. The concept was something that appealed to Adelia very much just as much as some other things she had been thinking about…
If the will stated that both parents needed to be dead before the sword is passed on then…
He had to die.
Without her brother knowing she organized and orchestrated a remorseless but successful attack that left her father dead, so now with both parents out the picture the sword could pass on to its rightful owner.
When the day came for the will to be read by the family dignitaries, Adelia noticed that her brother Alexander was absent from the proceedings, she inquired as to his whereabouts to Sebastian, to which she learned he had been unable to attend for some undisclosed reason.
As the will was being read out the alarms to signify a security breach sounded, echoing throughout the estate.
The sword was being stolen!
Adelia met eyes with her brother and immediately they both came to the same conclusion…
“Alexander…”
No sword meant no control and no control meant no sword, growing more agitated by the second she ordered the security to stop him at costs, unfortunately for them however Alexander had escaped.
Now with the sword even further away from her reach Adelia joins her brother in the search for the sword and Alexander.
Sebastian's Profile
Name: Sebastian Aeuhert
Height: 6ft 9in
Age: 39
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Name: “Saberhagen” (One Handed Broadsword)
Story:
Born into a noble bloodline Sebastian is the first and eldest son thus he is the rightful heir to the Aeuhert family name. As a young boy Sebastian grew up with the finest of what life had to offer him, the family servants would tend to his every whim and call at his mother’s behest, much to the chagrin of Sebastian’s father the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert.
Raphael was adamant that spoiling the young Sebastian was reversing his teachings of discipline and work which Sebastian was learning through combat and that this in turn would lead to the boy being blinded and unable to accept the world as it truly is, instead forever living in a fantasy world where only wealth and splendor exists.
Over time Sebastian’s feelings for his father changed to feelings of anger and eventually resentment over what his father was doing to his mother who was pregnant with their daughter Adelia, to him and to the family. But silently he found comfort in the fact that one day he would surpass his father and would make his mother proud.
Years passed and Sebastian learned from his mother that he was a brother again to a baby boy named Alexander.
Growing up Alexander was notably closer to his father, which made Sebastian’s relationship with his brother troubled, however Sebastian dismissed it as the boy did not know any better and eventually he will be forced to grow up and learn the truth. However as a result of this he often found himself spoiling Adelia who was growing up and becoming quite demanding of her big brother.
As time continued conflict in the family became worse and eventually led to Raphael leaving the Aeuhert family estate with Alexander .
After his parent’s split Sebastian watched his mother fall into a downward spiral of depression.
Along with Adelia he frequently spoke with his mother about the split and she confided in the two regarding the truth of their father, themselves and the Aeuhert family, She also made Sebastian promise that no matter what happens he would take care of his sister Adelia.
Soon after Sebastian was alarmed to find his mother dead.
The pain of seeing her dead wrenched Sebastian’s heart it was just too much to accept and bear.
He eventually noticed Adelia standing in the doorway silent and stunned at the sight.
As he turned back to face his mother he noticed what appeared to be a note on the nearby table.
Carefully he opened it and began to read...
What it said shook Sebastian to the core, her death could have been avoided but ultimately the depression caused by his father and step-brother did this.
Everything else after that was a blur to Sebastian his mind was focused on the idea it could have been avoided.
With the note in hand and without a word he walked up to Adelia, handed her the note and proceeded back to his own quarters.
Now at the age of 39 Sebastian is the head of the Aeuhert family and is the epitome of law, order and justice, he has a deep set loathing of people who fail to uphold these basic principles and also resents anything or anyone that would dare tell him otherwise. As the eldest sibling his mother wrote in her note that the great sword “Agnedynestra” is to be passed onto him upon both her and Raphael’s passing.
Time passed and soon Sebastian received word that Raphael Aeuhert was also dead.
He wasn’t certain but he figured Adelia had something to do with his sudden demise, he noticed that since her mothers death she had been notably different, he didn’t care either way though because it was his fathers fault his mother was gone in the first place.
Inevitably the time came for the sword to be bestowed upon Sebastian, though he wasn’t particularly fond of Alexander he sent word to him via a courier that he is invited to attend the meeting with the dignitaries and claim his share of what his father left.
Word returned that Alexander wasn’t attending for an undisclosed reason so Sebastian thought nothing more of it.
As the will was being read out the alarms to signify a security breach sounded, echoing throughout the estate.
The sword was being stolen!
He immediately met eyes with Adelia who appeared to also know what was happening.
Suddenly the “undisclosed reason” Alexander had stated previously became clear and Sebastian was outraged he didn’t realize it sooner, with his sister sending security after Alexander Sebastian drew his sword and also went after his step-brother.
Unfortunately Alexander proved to be too quick for all of them as he had already escaped into the city…
Sebastian attempted to continue chase after him but he was promptly stopped by Adelia who insisted they needed to plan before they went after him.
Though reluctant Sebastian along with Adelia began to plan how to retrieve the sword and their brother by any means necessary.
Alexander's Profile
Name: Alexander “Alex” Aeuhert
Height: 6ft 2in
Age: 20
Bloodtype: O-
Weapon Name: Agnedynestra (2 Handed Greatsword)
Story
The youngest son of the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert, unlike his siblings Alexander grew up with his father and denounced the noble life of wealth and splendor in favor of training with his father since he didn’t want to ride the coat-tails of his father’s success instead opting to carve his own legacy and path.
This was noted by the other siblings who in turn had nothing really to do with him as a result since they were both closer to their mother.
It wasn’t until a fight between his parents occurred and his father ended up leaving that Alexander was forced to make a life changing decision, either stay with his siblings and mother or leave with his father. The decision was an easy one, Alexander knew that if he stayed he possibly would be pried upon and so he left with his father.
Over the next few years Alexander trained using his father’s style eventually becoming a formidable warrior like his father was.
However Raphael was unwell and with every passing the day life ebbed and flowed out of the once mighty warrior.
Sensing that the end was near Raphael called Alexander to tell him the truth about the sword and about the great task he had to undertake.
“My son, you will be the true wielder of Agnedynestra, the sword resonates with your soul unlike the others therefore you must steal it from them before it’s too late and it falls into the wrong hands”
Those words stuck with Alexander like a bad itch but he knew what needed to be done the question was when?
Unfortunately for Alexander that time came sooner than he anticipated, for his father was killed in a brutal attack days later.
Alexander was devastated to lose his father; he knew exactly who was responsible for the attack and why they had done it. The question was still when…
The opportunity arose when he was contacted by his siblings who sent word via a courier that his presence would be required at the meeting with the family dignitaries.
Realizing this was the perfect chance to take the sword with the others distracted Alexander began to plan what to do.
Soon he sent word back that he would not be attending for undisclosed reasons when really he was going return anyway and take the blade.
During the meeting Alexander returned home for the first time in years and while avoiding detection he successfully managed to sneak into the family vault.
Alexander soon stood before the sword, the one thing that would change everything forever.
Energy pulsed through Alexander as he grasped and held the hilt of the sword and drew it from its’ resting place, a gesture that quickly sounded the estates alarms.
With not another second to lose Alexander made a dash for the exit and soon realized he was being followed.
Alexander managed to shake the guards and escaped into the night to become the new custodian of the blade Agnedynestra. Now with the power that his father spoke in his possession all he needed to do was hold onto it even if it meant fighting his own family,
Something he knew was only a matter of time…
Lord Raphael's Profile
Name: Raphael Aeuhert
Height: 7ft 0in
Age: ??
Bloodtype: ??
Weapon Name: Formerly Agnedynestra
Story
Once a noble hero and champion, Raphael Aeuhert was the driving force behind many great battles and wars, his aptitude is battle was unparalleled and the love of his family even more than that, whenever he left for battle he always made the promise to his family to return home safely no matter what trials awaited him wherever he was needed.
Time had passed since those days and now Raphael found himself to be dying of a slow de-generative disease.
Death did not phase or scare Raphael, he knew that in battle there was always a chance that he wouldn’t make it back alive but he did find comfort that his legacy would live on…
In the years before his illness Raphael was known to all as a hero, he had a wife and a son that loved him and he had a daughter on the way.
So where did it all go wrong?
The wealthy, majestic lifestyle seemed to turn his once loving wife into a corrupt, power-mad woman, this change did not go unnoticed by Raphael but it wasn’t until his son Sebastian was becoming spoilt that he felt it was time to intervene.
For years arguments continued to erupt about the boy and soon his sister to the point Raphael deemed it for the best if he were to leave them awhile.
During that time Raphael found himself in the company of another woman who didn’t seem too phased by his wealth or standing, instead she just loved him.
Time continued to pass and Raphael soon found himself with yet another son called Alexander.
Raphael loved his son but he was saddened he had allowed himself to cheat on his family but that wasn’t Alex’s fault so he would just have to face the consequences for his actions. In due course he returned to his family to introduce them to Alexander a move that started off seemingly well considering what happened.
But the cracks soon starting showing again as old ways returned and now with Sebastian and Adelia appearing to be controlled by his mothers influence, it was time for Raphael to leave again, this time for good.
Now on the brink of death Raphael continues to support Alexander anyway he can.
Lady Talisa's Profile
Name: Lady Talisa Aeuhert (Deceased)
Height: ??
Age: ??
Bloodtype: ??
Weapon Name: N/A
Story
Lady Talisa is the wife of the champion Raphael Aeuhert, she enjoys the wealth and fame of being the champion’s wife, regrettably this lifestyle soon got Talisa she turned from a once loving wife into a corrupt baroness driven by wealth and power.
She didn’t display this side to her son Sebastian however, instead choosing to lavish him with whatever he wished.
This did not sit well with Raphael who was strongly against spoiling the boy and the two would often argue about the matter.
Years later after the birth of the couples second child Adelia, Lady Talisa’s lust for power became too much for Raphael to bear any longer which prompted his swift departure from the family.
The premise of losing everything was something that lingered in Talisa’s mind and she was not about to let that happen, the mix of anger, sadness and corruption coursed through her arguably rendering her insane.
She quietly schemed to use her own children as instruments of revenge against Raphael.
Over the years her venomous words seeped into the minds of her two children, by playing the role of a victim crushed by husband she was able to manipulate them, causing them to harbour deep resentment towards their father while somewhat pledging undeniable loyalty to her.
Everything seemed to fall in place quite nicely until the fateful day when Raphael would return back to them with his new son Alexander…
Seeing this as another opportunity to turn another mind against Raphael she welcomed them.
Again on the exterior she posed as the nicer parent and tried exactly what she did before all while surpressing her seething rage for the boy.
This time however it was not working.the boy was having none of it, this further enraged Talisa who in turn told Adelia and Sebastian of the boys ungratefulness and cold demeanour towards her which as she anticipated led up to them also becoming cold towards Alexander just like they were their father.
Raphael was fully aware of what was going on and promptly took up the case with Talisa.
She begged and cried for him not to leave her again but really this again was a façade, as really this was exactly what she wanted more hate, more resentment it would ultimately seal his fate in due course.
Raphael promptly left with Alexander soon after and now she was able to fully turn Adelia and Sebastian against Alexander as well.
All she needed now was a catalyst to make their anger reach a fever pitch…
In a final act of maliciousness she would take her life and pass it off as an unbearable depression caused by the two…
With the children harbouring such hate as well as having her death to accept she believed it would awaken them for the better.
After waiting a while for the estate to settle down for the night, Talisa locked herself in her quarters and forged her suicide note that was later to be found by the children, in it she wrote her reasons why she killed herself, the rightful entitlement to the family name and the sword as well as her last request which was for them to stick together no matter what.
After rolling up the cursed missive and placing it somewhere easily noticeable she took a small knife out of her dress and slashed her wrist.
With all the pieces seemingly in place she managed a final defiant, sickening and malicious chuckle at the possible results of the resulting chaos.
Saturday 7 November 2009
This Week in Review.
Mainly the same as last week but just finetuning the work for the pitch. Added numerous things such as sound, environment research etc.
The pitch was on wednesday and it was a success. The next target is to carry on as we are and prepare for a future progress update presentation
The pitch was on wednesday and it was a success. The next target is to carry on as we are and prepare for a future progress update presentation
Sunday 1 November 2009
Half Term Week.
It's been a busy week I have had to fill in some gaps in the project for the sake of the pitch and the group, so this week I did the following:
1. 2nd edits for all 4 previous backstories including 1 new profile for the mother
2. Cityscape research and how they can be used in the game
3. How the game will sound BGM wise.
I have stored the files on my flash drive and have distributed copies to those that wanted them since making a electronic copy would be time consuming for some of the volumes of work.
1. 2nd edits for all 4 previous backstories including 1 new profile for the mother
2. Cityscape research and how they can be used in the game
3. How the game will sound BGM wise.
I have stored the files on my flash drive and have distributed copies to those that wanted them since making a electronic copy would be time consuming for some of the volumes of work.
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Wednesday 28th 2009
Home.
Just finishing off the 2nd edits on the character backstories and readying them for the pitch and design document respectively.
Still have to do Sebastian's edit and the mothers edit.
Adelia, Alexander and Raphael's 2nd edits are all complete and await the reviews of the project lead.
Just finishing off the 2nd edits on the character backstories and readying them for the pitch and design document respectively.
Still have to do Sebastian's edit and the mothers edit.
Adelia, Alexander and Raphael's 2nd edits are all complete and await the reviews of the project lead.
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Wednesday 21st October
Seminar
We got LG220 for an hour straight after the seminar so with what members we had we bought together the week's work and had a collab.
We have got on the same page in terms of character direction and story and are now re-editing our ideas to comply with the new group mentality the phase I dub "2nd Edit"
With no artists in attendance the project is becoming unbalanced which isnt good for the looming design doc assignment or the project in general.
I uploaded a copy of my 1st edit work from last week on the dev blog just to help update people on where we are at.
Now begins the 2nd edits...
We got LG220 for an hour straight after the seminar so with what members we had we bought together the week's work and had a collab.
We have got on the same page in terms of character direction and story and are now re-editing our ideas to comply with the new group mentality the phase I dub "2nd Edit"
With no artists in attendance the project is becoming unbalanced which isnt good for the looming design doc assignment or the project in general.
I uploaded a copy of my 1st edit work from last week on the dev blog just to help update people on where we are at.
Now begins the 2nd edits...
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Tuesday 20th October
Day Off
Just met up online with Ryan and Billy and we have ironed out the story and the characters and have began the 1st edit in general.
Documentation has been passed and recieved and we have been able to get feedback and give feedback on ideas and any work produced.
With Ryan working on the overview I must carry on implementing the new changes to the characters.
Will upload the finished edit tomorrow.
Just met up online with Ryan and Billy and we have ironed out the story and the characters and have began the 1st edit in general.
Documentation has been passed and recieved and we have been able to get feedback and give feedback on ideas and any work produced.
With Ryan working on the overview I must carry on implementing the new changes to the characters.
Will upload the finished edit tomorrow.
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Wednesday 14th October
So GS8 was too big to fit under 1 project and instead have branched off back to 2 projects, no real surprise but hey it's not about that.
So now we return to being a smaller knit group a move that is sad yes but it's for the best.
Today we had a look at some concept sketches for the main character and the sword which were produced by GS8-1's Ryan.
I presented my work from the last week and as a result for the next week I will be carrying on with these backstories in preparation for assignment 11.1 as well as getting the design doc overview down with bRyan.
That's pretty much all for now.
So now we return to being a smaller knit group a move that is sad yes but it's for the best.
Today we had a look at some concept sketches for the main character and the sword which were produced by GS8-1's Ryan.
I presented my work from the last week and as a result for the next week I will be carrying on with these backstories in preparation for assignment 11.1 as well as getting the design doc overview down with bRyan.
That's pretty much all for now.
Tuesday 13 October 2009
Tuesday 13th October
Just finished the first batch of 3 character designs for the main character and the 2 siblings and just to kill time I conjured some taglines, hopefully I'm not far off base but I guess we will see, but for now here's an electronic version of my work. Although art isn't going to be my area of expertise for this project I also included some pictures of characters I got my motivation from which I've detailed as well, also all the stats are 100% made up.
Name: Sebastian Aeuhert (Pronounced Au-Hare)(Used Wong from BAT2)
Height: 6ft 9in
Age: 39
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Name: “Saberhagen” (One Handed Broadsword)
Story:
Born into a noble bloodline Sebastian is the first and eldest son thus he is the rightful heir to the Auhert family name. As a young boy Sebastian grew up with the finest of what life had to offer him, the family servants would tend to his every whim and call at his mother’s behest, much to the chagrin of Sebastian’s father the great warrior Raphael Auhert.
Raphael was adamant that spoiling the young Sebastian was reversing his teachings of discipline and work which Sebastian was learning through combat and that this in turn would lead to the boy being blinded and unable to accept the world as it truly is, instead forever living in a fantasy world where only wealth and splendor exists.
Over time Sebastian’s feelings for his father changed to feelings of anger and eventually resentment over what his father was doing to his mother who was pregnant with their daughter Adelia, to him and to the family. But silently he found comfort in the fact that one day he would surpass his father and would make his mother proud.
Years passed and Sebastian learned from his mother that he was a brother again to a baby boy named Alexander.
Growing up Alexander was notably closer to his father, which made Sebastian’s relationship with his brother troubled, however Sebastian dismissed it as the boy did not know any better and eventually he will be forced to grow up and learn the truth. However as a result of this he often found himself spoiling Adelia who was growing up and becoming quite demanding of her big brother.
As time continued conflict in the family became worse and eventually led to Raphael leaving the Auhert family estate with Alexander .
After his parent’s split Sebastian watched his mother fall into a downward spiral of depression.
Along with Adelia he frequently spoke with his mother about the split and she confided in the two regarding the truth of their father, themselves and the Auhert family, She also made Sebastian promise that no matter what happens he would take care of his sister Adelia.
Now at the age of 39 Sebastian is the head of the Auhert family and is the epitome of law, order and justice, he has a deep set loathing of people who fail to uphold these basic principles and also resents anything or anyone that would dare tell him otherwise. As the eldest sibling his mother wrote in her will that the great sword “Agnedynestra” is to be passed onto him upon her passing.
Time passed and inevitably the time came for the sword to be bestowed upon Sebastian, however when Sebastian went with Adelia to the family vault to retrieve what was rightfully his, he was shocked to discover that Agnedynestra had been stolen.
Enraged that the sword was gone Sebastian pondered alone in his quarters as to how this could have happened; he worked tirelessly to form a conclusion as to how it happened, but it wasn’t until Adelia checked on her older brother and asked him “Who knew where the vault was?” and “Who knew about the sword?” that the answer was clear as crystal.
Realising this and with chuckle Sebastian said, “My dear baby brother…”
With this knowledge Sebastian along with Adelia began to plan how to retrieve the sword and their brother at any cost.
Name: Adelia Aeuhert (Amy from Soul Cal IV)
Height: 5ft 3in
Age: 27
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Names: “Aurelio” & “Voletta” (Daggers)
Story:
The second born into the Auhert family, Adelia is very smart to for her age and has an IQ around 200 points.
From birth she has spoilt by her older brother Sebastian who would do anything to keep her appeased and as a result she has become very demanding of her brother.
In one of her demands Adelia stated she wanted to also be trained in a weapon style like her brother but unlike him she wants a style that makes her look enchanting and elegant as well as being lethal to which Sebastian agrees to train her in an art of her choosing.
Deep down beneath the spoilt girl exterior she respects Sebastian because of his loyalty to her and their mother unlike Alexander who in her eyes is nothing more than a “Betrayer” for going along with their father’s way of thinking and denouncing them entirely
After the two left she noticed her brother was talking more in private with their mother, catching on that something wasn’t right she again demanded that her brother take her with him to one of these chats, though reluctant Sebastian accepted that she should know the truth and that nothing should be hidden away from her.
After learning the truth from her mother Adelia spent her days continuing her training and ordering her brother about, however she did have a new found respect and appreciation for her mother and swore to herself she would be like her.
It wasn’t until her mother passed that she really began to change, with her brother now as the head of the family and becoming the new wielder of “Agnedynestra” she began to contemplate how she could now use her brother’s influence as a means to get others to do things for her while also still having leverage on her brother. The concept was something that appealed to Adelia very much just as much as something else she had been thinking about…
When the day came for her brother to acquire the sword she accompanied him to the family vault to watch him claim it as his own but like her brother she was also disgruntled when she found it wasn’t there.
No sword meant no control and no control meant no sword, growing more agitated by the second she ordered her brother to find the one responsible.
In the days after the theft she began to formulate how this theft was possible until one night while she was trying to sleep she worked it out, it had to be there was no one else…
She rushed to her brother’s quarters to find him still trying to work out the problem at his desk.
She walked up behind her brother in a rare moment of affection hugged him.
She whispered something to him and suddenly everything fell back into place.
The control, her brothers, the sword they could all be hers…
With that she began to plan with Sebastian how they could get revenge and reclaim the sword.
Name: Alexander “Alex” Aeuhert (Zero from Psychic Academy)
Height: 6ft 2in
Age: 20
Bloodtype: O-
Weapon Name: Agnedynestra (2 Handed Greatsword)
Story
The youngest son of the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert, unlike his siblings Alexander grew up with his father and denounced the noble life of wealth and splendor in favor of training with his father since he didn’t want to ride the coat-tails of his father’s success instead opting to carve his own legacy and path.
This was noted by the other siblings who in turn had nothing really to do with him as a result since they were both closer to their mother.
It wasn’t until a fight between his parents occurred and his father ended up leaving that Alexander was forced to make a life changing decision stay with his siblings and mother or leave with his father. The decision was an easy one, Alexander knew that if he stayed he possibly would be pried upon and so he left with his father.
Over the next few years Alexander trained using his father style eventually becoming a formidable warrior like his father was.
However Raphael was unwell and with every passing the day life ebbed and flowed out of the once mighty warrior.
Sensing that the end was near Raphael called Alexander to tell him the truth about the sword and about the great task he had to undertake.
“My son, you will be the true wielder of Agnedynestra, the sword resonates with your soul unlike the others therefore you must steal it from them before it’s too late and it falls into the wrong hands”
Those words stuck with Alexander like a bad itch but he knew what needed to be done the question was when?
Then one night under the veil of darkness he returned home for the first time in years and while avoiding detection he successfully managed to steal the greatsword from the family vault.
Energy pulsed through Alexander as he held the hilt of the sword, now with the power that his father spoke of Alexander escaped into the night and became the new custodian of Agnedynestra. Now all he needed to do was hold onto it even if it meant fighting his own family…
Name: Sebastian Aeuhert (Pronounced Au-Hare)(Used Wong from BAT2)
Height: 6ft 9in
Age: 39
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Name: “Saberhagen” (One Handed Broadsword)
Story:
Born into a noble bloodline Sebastian is the first and eldest son thus he is the rightful heir to the Auhert family name. As a young boy Sebastian grew up with the finest of what life had to offer him, the family servants would tend to his every whim and call at his mother’s behest, much to the chagrin of Sebastian’s father the great warrior Raphael Auhert.
Raphael was adamant that spoiling the young Sebastian was reversing his teachings of discipline and work which Sebastian was learning through combat and that this in turn would lead to the boy being blinded and unable to accept the world as it truly is, instead forever living in a fantasy world where only wealth and splendor exists.
Over time Sebastian’s feelings for his father changed to feelings of anger and eventually resentment over what his father was doing to his mother who was pregnant with their daughter Adelia, to him and to the family. But silently he found comfort in the fact that one day he would surpass his father and would make his mother proud.
Years passed and Sebastian learned from his mother that he was a brother again to a baby boy named Alexander.
Growing up Alexander was notably closer to his father, which made Sebastian’s relationship with his brother troubled, however Sebastian dismissed it as the boy did not know any better and eventually he will be forced to grow up and learn the truth. However as a result of this he often found himself spoiling Adelia who was growing up and becoming quite demanding of her big brother.
As time continued conflict in the family became worse and eventually led to Raphael leaving the Auhert family estate with Alexander .
After his parent’s split Sebastian watched his mother fall into a downward spiral of depression.
Along with Adelia he frequently spoke with his mother about the split and she confided in the two regarding the truth of their father, themselves and the Auhert family, She also made Sebastian promise that no matter what happens he would take care of his sister Adelia.
Now at the age of 39 Sebastian is the head of the Auhert family and is the epitome of law, order and justice, he has a deep set loathing of people who fail to uphold these basic principles and also resents anything or anyone that would dare tell him otherwise. As the eldest sibling his mother wrote in her will that the great sword “Agnedynestra” is to be passed onto him upon her passing.
Time passed and inevitably the time came for the sword to be bestowed upon Sebastian, however when Sebastian went with Adelia to the family vault to retrieve what was rightfully his, he was shocked to discover that Agnedynestra had been stolen.
Enraged that the sword was gone Sebastian pondered alone in his quarters as to how this could have happened; he worked tirelessly to form a conclusion as to how it happened, but it wasn’t until Adelia checked on her older brother and asked him “Who knew where the vault was?” and “Who knew about the sword?” that the answer was clear as crystal.
Realising this and with chuckle Sebastian said, “My dear baby brother…”
With this knowledge Sebastian along with Adelia began to plan how to retrieve the sword and their brother at any cost.
Name: Adelia Aeuhert (Amy from Soul Cal IV)
Height: 5ft 3in
Age: 27
Bloodtype: AB+
Weapon Names: “Aurelio” & “Voletta” (Daggers)
Story:
The second born into the Auhert family, Adelia is very smart to for her age and has an IQ around 200 points.
From birth she has spoilt by her older brother Sebastian who would do anything to keep her appeased and as a result she has become very demanding of her brother.
In one of her demands Adelia stated she wanted to also be trained in a weapon style like her brother but unlike him she wants a style that makes her look enchanting and elegant as well as being lethal to which Sebastian agrees to train her in an art of her choosing.
Deep down beneath the spoilt girl exterior she respects Sebastian because of his loyalty to her and their mother unlike Alexander who in her eyes is nothing more than a “Betrayer” for going along with their father’s way of thinking and denouncing them entirely
After the two left she noticed her brother was talking more in private with their mother, catching on that something wasn’t right she again demanded that her brother take her with him to one of these chats, though reluctant Sebastian accepted that she should know the truth and that nothing should be hidden away from her.
After learning the truth from her mother Adelia spent her days continuing her training and ordering her brother about, however she did have a new found respect and appreciation for her mother and swore to herself she would be like her.
It wasn’t until her mother passed that she really began to change, with her brother now as the head of the family and becoming the new wielder of “Agnedynestra” she began to contemplate how she could now use her brother’s influence as a means to get others to do things for her while also still having leverage on her brother. The concept was something that appealed to Adelia very much just as much as something else she had been thinking about…
When the day came for her brother to acquire the sword she accompanied him to the family vault to watch him claim it as his own but like her brother she was also disgruntled when she found it wasn’t there.
No sword meant no control and no control meant no sword, growing more agitated by the second she ordered her brother to find the one responsible.
In the days after the theft she began to formulate how this theft was possible until one night while she was trying to sleep she worked it out, it had to be there was no one else…
She rushed to her brother’s quarters to find him still trying to work out the problem at his desk.
She walked up behind her brother in a rare moment of affection hugged him.
She whispered something to him and suddenly everything fell back into place.
The control, her brothers, the sword they could all be hers…
With that she began to plan with Sebastian how they could get revenge and reclaim the sword.
Name: Alexander “Alex” Aeuhert (Zero from Psychic Academy)
Height: 6ft 2in
Age: 20
Bloodtype: O-
Weapon Name: Agnedynestra (2 Handed Greatsword)
Story
The youngest son of the great warrior Raphael Aeuhert, unlike his siblings Alexander grew up with his father and denounced the noble life of wealth and splendor in favor of training with his father since he didn’t want to ride the coat-tails of his father’s success instead opting to carve his own legacy and path.
This was noted by the other siblings who in turn had nothing really to do with him as a result since they were both closer to their mother.
It wasn’t until a fight between his parents occurred and his father ended up leaving that Alexander was forced to make a life changing decision stay with his siblings and mother or leave with his father. The decision was an easy one, Alexander knew that if he stayed he possibly would be pried upon and so he left with his father.
Over the next few years Alexander trained using his father style eventually becoming a formidable warrior like his father was.
However Raphael was unwell and with every passing the day life ebbed and flowed out of the once mighty warrior.
Sensing that the end was near Raphael called Alexander to tell him the truth about the sword and about the great task he had to undertake.
“My son, you will be the true wielder of Agnedynestra, the sword resonates with your soul unlike the others therefore you must steal it from them before it’s too late and it falls into the wrong hands”
Those words stuck with Alexander like a bad itch but he knew what needed to be done the question was when?
Then one night under the veil of darkness he returned home for the first time in years and while avoiding detection he successfully managed to steal the greatsword from the family vault.
Energy pulsed through Alexander as he held the hilt of the sword, now with the power that his father spoke of Alexander escaped into the night and became the new custodian of Agnedynestra. Now all he needed to do was hold onto it even if it meant fighting his own family…
Saturday 10 October 2009
This Week in Review.
Morale is low this week which isn't a good thing so I'm cutting it short this week. Gin and Chris have both dropped some knowledge onto our brains this week using our game as the basis for their lessons for example in programming we need to do things like set character jump height to variable x using certain codes while in 3D we discussed general creation of certain items that we will need in the game including characters.
Wednesday 7th
1.) The factions have been decided with the group being split into Art,Story,Programmers and Research. I am in the Story group
2.) We nailed down the plot and characters who have yet to be named. we have seen segments of the movie "The Avenging Fist" which has a similar concept to our games plot, going to prepare some backstories for next week.
Thursday 8th
Spoke with Ryan Henson and Kieron about the plot and from the story group we updated Kieron on what we have got as well as taken new ideas. However due to problems this was hindered slightly.
Friday 9th
See opening paragraph.
Not a good week in terms of productivity, Hopefully come monday's lesson with Gin we will be re-invigorated and ready to progress once more. To give in to all the doubt and negativity now would effectively seal the proverbial casket shut.
As a great man once said "In a world full of winners and losers, "Insert value here" men have risen above to bring you... "Insert Title Here"
Wednesday 7th
1.) The factions have been decided with the group being split into Art,Story,Programmers and Research. I am in the Story group
2.) We nailed down the plot and characters who have yet to be named. we have seen segments of the movie "The Avenging Fist" which has a similar concept to our games plot, going to prepare some backstories for next week.
Thursday 8th
Spoke with Ryan Henson and Kieron about the plot and from the story group we updated Kieron on what we have got as well as taken new ideas. However due to problems this was hindered slightly.
Friday 9th
See opening paragraph.
Not a good week in terms of productivity, Hopefully come monday's lesson with Gin we will be re-invigorated and ready to progress once more. To give in to all the doubt and negativity now would effectively seal the proverbial casket shut.
As a great man once said "In a world full of winners and losers, "Insert value here" men have risen above to bring you... "Insert Title Here"
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Wednesday 30th September
Today signifies the death of GS8-1 and GS8-2 but with the death of the 2 brands 1 new brand arose that is effectively called GS8-1.5.
From the chosen day forth we will now move together as 1 entity as the FMP has bought both groups together to create OUR game.
We collaborated with the other group and even managed to get some core details down such as characters, plot, locale and even how we want the game to move somewhat which isn't bad for a days work.
With the vast array of new abilities and ideas at our disposal one can only wonder where this will take us but one thing is for sure, it will lead to greatness
So bring it on!
From the chosen day forth we will now move together as 1 entity as the FMP has bought both groups together to create OUR game.
We collaborated with the other group and even managed to get some core details down such as characters, plot, locale and even how we want the game to move somewhat which isn't bad for a days work.
With the vast array of new abilities and ideas at our disposal one can only wonder where this will take us but one thing is for sure, it will lead to greatness
So bring it on!
Monday 28 September 2009
September 28th 2009
After 3D with Gin
Met up in the Café with the gang to decide on either getting the story or getting the main character down today.
The group decided to work on the main character who apparantly is going to look like Craig or the Persona 4 main character but is called John in tribute to former classmate John Glover.
John will be wielding a Cloud Strife-esque buster sword and his alligence is unknown at this time but the feeling is he could be an anti-hero as opposed to the typical hero.
Zool popped into my head as a good game concept so I will look into that for research.
Speaking of game concepts the symbol used in my game "Insignia" may make an appearance in some capacity though im not sure if it will be some cult or gang after the main character or if it will just be something like a key.
We are delving back into our individual game concepts now and should be coming together again on wednesday to pick the various elements that we like for each others work and try to mesh and fuse them into this game.
In the meantime im going to look up Zool...
Met up in the Café with the gang to decide on either getting the story or getting the main character down today.
The group decided to work on the main character who apparantly is going to look like Craig or the Persona 4 main character but is called John in tribute to former classmate John Glover.
John will be wielding a Cloud Strife-esque buster sword and his alligence is unknown at this time but the feeling is he could be an anti-hero as opposed to the typical hero.
Zool popped into my head as a good game concept so I will look into that for research.
Speaking of game concepts the symbol used in my game "Insignia" may make an appearance in some capacity though im not sure if it will be some cult or gang after the main character or if it will just be something like a key.
We are delving back into our individual game concepts now and should be coming together again on wednesday to pick the various elements that we like for each others work and try to mesh and fuse them into this game.
In the meantime im going to look up Zool...
Saturday 26 September 2009
September 26th 2009
Day Off
Kiwi has joined the blog and has uploaded more 2D side scroller's to the collection and also he has put some 2.5D games up there for us to look at.
Kiwi has joined the blog and has uploaded more 2D side scroller's to the collection and also he has put some 2.5D games up there for us to look at.
Friday 25 September 2009
Friday 25th September 2009
Sound with Sarge.
A day off has done nothing to quell the excitement of the game everyone hasn't stopped thinking about the game, the verociraptors words to "step up" have resonated strongly with us and we are piecing together what will work in the game...
Games Engines with The Peg
Hmm... There is an aura of doubt about having to code this game in the sense it's all good having the ideas but if we can't tell the computer our desired thoughts then its all for nought.
But we are all eager and hungry and are willing to proceed as planned until stopped otherwise!
Furthermore today we had a proper sit down collab to start coming together to get down more initial thoughts.
The theme that was proposed today was a city theme where we can go into buildings and carry on the level in that fashion.
I recall numerous retro titles doing this so I will endevour to write my musings down when the blog goes live.
Home
It's late now but the blog has gone live and I have laid out 5 retro games that are on the lines we are looking at these are...
Aladdin (MD)
Streets of Rage II (MD)
MJ's Moonwalker (Arcade/MD)
WWF Betrayal (GBC)
The Lion King (MD)
I can see what makes them good or bad in their own right and hopefully we will be able to analyse them properly and see their elements. Hopefully the group will deem my information useful and I can sit down and collab with them to highlight the goods and the bads personally.
A day off has done nothing to quell the excitement of the game everyone hasn't stopped thinking about the game, the verociraptors words to "step up" have resonated strongly with us and we are piecing together what will work in the game...
Games Engines with The Peg
Hmm... There is an aura of doubt about having to code this game in the sense it's all good having the ideas but if we can't tell the computer our desired thoughts then its all for nought.
But we are all eager and hungry and are willing to proceed as planned until stopped otherwise!
Furthermore today we had a proper sit down collab to start coming together to get down more initial thoughts.
The theme that was proposed today was a city theme where we can go into buildings and carry on the level in that fashion.
I recall numerous retro titles doing this so I will endevour to write my musings down when the blog goes live.
Home
It's late now but the blog has gone live and I have laid out 5 retro games that are on the lines we are looking at these are...
Aladdin (MD)
Streets of Rage II (MD)
MJ's Moonwalker (Arcade/MD)
WWF Betrayal (GBC)
The Lion King (MD)
I can see what makes them good or bad in their own right and hopefully we will be able to analyse them properly and see their elements. Hopefully the group will deem my information useful and I can sit down and collab with them to highlight the goods and the bads personally.
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Production Management Lesson.
The FMP has officially begun with thanks to the ongoing feud between 8-1 and 8-2, it was inevitable that it was going to be Vincent (Us) vs Micro-Age (Them)
The red ball with the gun vs the orange ball with the gun...
The 8-2 MUST prevail this time more than ever.
Alas I digress, We have decided on a 2D side-scroller with possible 3D elements taking inspiration from "Oboro Muramasa - The Demon Blade"
We are looking at elements that are core for example Special abilities, Environment interaction etc as well as setting and locale for example feudal Japan.
Everyone is stoked and eager to make this so...
Let the games begin...
The FMP has officially begun with thanks to the ongoing feud between 8-1 and 8-2, it was inevitable that it was going to be Vincent (Us) vs Micro-Age (Them)
The red ball with the gun vs the orange ball with the gun...
The 8-2 MUST prevail this time more than ever.
Alas I digress, We have decided on a 2D side-scroller with possible 3D elements taking inspiration from "Oboro Muramasa - The Demon Blade"
We are looking at elements that are core for example Special abilities, Environment interaction etc as well as setting and locale for example feudal Japan.
Everyone is stoked and eager to make this so...
Let the games begin...
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