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Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Hello guys. I am making a fancase for the PyWright engine. It's name is Draco Pitelli and it features new characters, places and (hopefully) new soundtrack.

As well has having the Magatama and Perceive Bracelet, Draco Pitelli has his own "power": To see the exact moment of an event through another person. It kind of works as a " look into people's minds" kind of thing. It was inspired by Ghost Trick's 4 minutes before death. And yes, these powers are ALL usable in court and in the investigation scenes.

Anyway, below you can find the individual Turnabout and their status. I know I said in my very first post I'd wait til I'm 50% done with the first case, but then I realized I need help. Eheh :sillytrucy:

Spoiler: "Turnabout Cuisine (temp name)"
PLANNING: 0%
GRAPHICS: 0%
CODING: 0%
STORY: Rookie defense attorney Draco Pitelli makes his debut behind the defense bench in a murder trial, where somebody was shot with a sniper rifle, and the other person with him is a suspect in his murder. Is this case as simple as it seems?

PLANNED RELEASE: At least a month.


I need your help, Court Records! I can do sprites (though the ones I have now are a bit rushed and are just made to be placeholders), but I am asking you guys for help:

Beta Testing: I'm an OK bug-squasher, but there are some things that I can't figure out how to fix (like that stupid "undefined court_record button at line 0" error), so being a beta tester means you hopefully know how to fix these errors.

Soundtrack Composer: Now, sadly, I am NOT a music composer. I can't even make a half decent rhythem. I am learning how to, though, so yey! :sillytrucy: Anyway, I just need Allegro and Moderate Cross-Examination themes, Defendant Lobby, Pursuit and Trial start music. Hopefully I'll learn how to make my own music. Ace Attorney style preferred.

You: For support, crazy theories, ideas, discouragement, etc. Just be normal :-)


Potential Beta Testers
Psykofreac

Potential Soundtrack Makers

-- NOBODY YET -- :larry:


Potential Spriters

-- NOBODY YET -- :larry:
Author:  Rayaj [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
this game sounds neat
I'm curious with draco's "power" as well, looking forward for its release soon

Good luck man!
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Thanks, man! Trust me, Draco's "power" is certaintly interesting!
Author:  Rayaj [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Fellowzdoomer wrote:
Thanks, man! Trust me, Draco's "power" is certaintly interesting!

does it work like a "next-level" perceive?
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Hmm...yes AND no. The thing is, when Draco does this he's in the eyes of whoever he's "focusing" on. That being said, even inaniamte objects can be important clue givers.

Dang it, I was hoping to make a sane lawyer and now I have a lawyer that can stare down plants to find out what happened. :-)
Author:  Rayaj [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Fellowzdoomer wrote:
Hmm...yes AND no. The thing is, when Draco does this he's in the eyes of whoever he's "focusing" on. That being said, even inaniamte objects can be important clue givers.

Dang it, I was hoping to make a sane lawyer and now I have a lawyer that can stare down plants to find out what happened. :-)

does this "power" already has a name or something
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:40 pm ]
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I'm still thinking of a name for it.

Edit: huh. The first board I've been on that ddidn't have strikethrough.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Sorry for doublepost. Yes I do know the Edit Button exists, but this is for anybody that has "SSubscribed" to this thread. I have started semi official Draco Pitelli art.

Image

I know he isn't the right size for an AA game, I'll resize him. Anyway, thoughts? I didn'tgo too far into shading yet.
Author:  mercurialSK [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Nice to see you're trying to make your own sprites XD

What jumps a lot is the size of the head. The proportions would look jarring if you're using canon or frankensprites with it. I can give suggestions for improving it but where do you think you are on the "barely serviceable game asset" to "serious AA art" kind of scale?

Edit: Can't read it said "semi-official art" sorry XD Didn't mean to misinterpret but I'm still open to giving feedback XD
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Yeah, I'll resize his head down a bit before resizing the rest of his body. I think I have the perspective completely wrong, too, so I'll go in and fix that. And Idid this entirely from scratch, no frankenspriting!
Author:  mercurialSK [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:20 am ]
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I meant if you put them next to official or frankensprited stuff the differences would be obvious XD

So far it's a lot more cartoony than the proper stuff but if you're happy just having something instead of trying to make it proper then it's ok. Keep an eye out for symmetry though, the shoulder to elbow lengths are different between arms.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Oh yeah. That. That's part of the whole "perspective" looks wrong thing. And I'm only using Payne and Judge. And the Payne is, well, a different Payne :yogi:
Author:  Psykofreac [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Flint Chin Payne maybe? lol.

Anyways, I think your art may need some work, sorry. Do you just draw by mouse on Paint?
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
No. Android device, with my finger. And his name is Felix Payne. I have his sprites complete. They have bugs. Do you wanna help? I've fixed Pitelli up and I thought I posted it on here. I've also made a few crime scene photos and made a custom lobby though those are WIP.
Author:  Psykofreac [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Right, I think there should be a big improvement between semi official and official art. Though it's just my opinion, you don't have to look super professional if you don't want to. For proportions, my advice is to mirror the art, you can spot a whole lot more flaws that way. I'd say you should take it easy, releasing the first case in three weeks seems kind of like rushing.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Well, 3 weeks is without all the official art. For now Phoenix plays the role of Pitelli, and my witness Zachary Adavari is placeholder. I say 3 weeks not for a public, but for a private beta test release.
Author:  Psykofreac [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Cool, I'm interested in trying beta testing myself actually. So can I sign up? I promise I'll be a lot of help. :edgey:
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Sure! Hopefully you know how to fix a few errors. I'll PM you.

To everyone else: I need help with art and soundtrack, as well as a gif2strip thingy. Thanks. And does anyone have a sniper rifle evidence box?
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Image
Image

Couple of screenies. Don't wanna give away too much, but I have my sniper evidence. This is before you press a certain statement, though I had to do some SetFlag/DelFlag hackery to reveal a statement. The statement [name] test=[nickname] doesn't work.

Also, Pitelli's "power" is temporarily called Glare.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Week 1 Progress - Coding for the game is now 30% done! First Cross Examination done! A new witness who may or may not be the murderer! Stay tuned for more progress!
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:21 pm ]
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Update: I plan to release the first Turnabout to beta testers on August 15. This is a little more than 3 weeks, but ive had some life issues. Anyway, i'm 46% done with coding the game. So...cheers!
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
Tomorrow I will release the first closed beta for Turnabout Cuisine. It is currently 64% done, but by tomorrow it should be at least 80% done. If anybody wants the first beta, simply say it here. If you want to volunteer for sprite and music making, just say so here.

So far the game features:
2 cross examinations (writing the third one now.)
* One is a Press-Then-Present
* One is a Press-All-To-Continue
* The third will be a normal CE.

3 Custom characters
* Felix Payne - He'll make you feel the pain.
* Zachary Adavari - Your client.
* Ayam DeMurdara - A Frenchman who works as a waiter in a French restaurant and who ddefinitely isnt the murderer :p

Crime scene photos and flashbacks.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (Work In Progression)
I am sending out the beta a little earlier than I planned. Simply PM me if you want a copy!
Author:  Psykofreac [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Cool, I'll try it out soon. Though, I have some issue with winzip for now. Have to register or something.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
I can host the files and directories themselves for you if you want. It's just gonna be tough for you though.

Alternatively, you can try this and see if it'll work. Or try 7-Zip.
Author:  Psykofreac [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Okay, I got it working. So I should just PM feedback along with advice right?

At least, with your art in this thread, I can give advice on how to improve. Try to trace first then copy a drawing, it's a good way to train your acuity of what you're drawing, especially when you want to replicate a style, like Ace Attorney here for example. If not, then maybe getting a sprite artist to help you.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Yeah PM me advice and bugs.

Also, nobody is helping me with sprites. I wonder if they know they can volunteer to help. I also need soundtrack help.

If anybody is going to volunteer for sprite making and decides to make Draco, I'll need to ask them to make some spoiler sprites for the fifth case
Author:  Psykofreac [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
I do have some artistic experience, mostly anime/manga. Though I'm completely new to the Ace Attorney art style, so I have doubts if I can manage it. I guess I'll just play for now and see if I can help later, but as I said, I don't know, so good luck in any case.
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Thanks. I can frankensprite and I can do a bit of scratch spriting.
Author:  mercurialSK [ Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
Fellowzdoomer wrote:
Also, nobody is helping me with sprites. I wonder if they know they can volunteer to help. I also need soundtrack help.

Show you can release some fun cases and you might have a chance :sahwit:
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
mercurialSK wrote:
Fellowzdoomer wrote:
Also, nobody is helping me with sprites. I wonder if they know they can volunteer to help. I also need soundtrack help.

Show you can release some fun cases and you might have a chance :sahwit:


Gotcha! :yogi:
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Draco Pitelli: Ace Attorney (First Beta Sent Out)
School will be starting up shortly again for me, so work has been slowed down. I am still working on this though! Don't worry!
Author:  Fellowzdoomer [ Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:27 am ]
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Gonna bump this for new news.

I WILL start back up on this project. Things have gotten in my way ever since iI started this thing, so I think I can finally work out some free time. Also, ever since the 23rd of October, I've been busy being 14 years old! :-D

Sadly, I will restart the entire project. My coding in the first beta is awful, and apparently my "undefined error" is in the evidence.txt file. I am also making the longest PyWright case ever! "Turnabout Confusion" will be its name, and there are many suspects to blame!

So, this project is NOT dead. It has been reborn!

(also case ideas for Cases 2, 3 & 4 would be nice.)
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