Memorie
Oh? What's this?
Welp, while I was reworking the story, another feature is getting added, and it only requires Variables to get it right. it's pretty obvious at this point.
"What the HIFL is this?"
FP. It's a hidden counter that measures how strong a bond is between Akiko and an ally. This is a feature I wanted to add into one of my projects, but I ultimately decided to put it in this one. You can think of this hidden counter like a Dating Sim mechanic if you want.
"But this isn't a dating sim! This is an RPG! What's with putting a feature from Dating Sims in the game?"
If you guys remember Final Fantasy VII, there is a point in that game where one of 4 characters would go on a "date" with Cloud, the character you play as for the most of that game. There has been some RPG games, whether it was made by RPG maker users or not, that adds Dating Sim features in their games. I actually experimented with this while I was younger, and maybe as a teenager, and so far it worked out... Given that the Variable matched the required FP for a simple cutscene. Sadly, that project is gone, but I do kind of remember how to do it. But I made a twist with the idea.
"Okay? So what's this so called 'twist'?"
The FP system I'm implementing into the project will show how strong a bond is between Akiko and each of her allies, friends, and Kita. If you've accumulated enough FP for a character, then something happens. Currently I have these happenings planned out.
- Additional Dialogue - Extended talk between Akiko and an ally.... or two..... or three..... or four if I decide to have that many characters talk to her.
- Ally will assist Akiko in between phases of a boss, or battle - Shows that the ally either cares, or is worried, about Akiko in a battle.
- Extension(s) of the ending cutscene(s) - Additional Cutscene at the end of the game showing how that ally is doing, and (maybe) how they would remember Akiko if they haven't seen each other in a long time.
Yes. This is only for Akiko. The reason for that is because you're seeing things in Akiko's point of view, and I wanted certain choices to effect the bond between her and any allies that might tip the bond scale. That and because I felt like adding this into the game mainly. I thought it was neat when I tried it the first time.
"So can you lose FP from a character?"
Yes. You can. Certain choices that will be in the game could cause an ally to not like the choice/action you chose, thus FP is lost for that charcter.
"How much FP can be gained/lost?"
Can't tell you exactly. Just know that it's a hidden feature that no one can actually see, but me. Because of Play Testing, and it's nothing but Variables.
With all that said, I hope you'll be excited to see if your favorite character, other than Akiko, will show up at the end of the game via, Additonal Ending cutscene.