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Mythology: Fall of Olympus, Need a Mack Spriter and Faceset/Full Body Portrait Artist
Apr 2 2010, 03:12 AM
Post #1
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
Mythology: Fall of Olympus is the first game in the upcoming Mythology trilogy. The past year, this game has been going through changes, finally coming into its developmental stages. Here, you will find information for the game, such as story, characters, screenshots, features, demo, credits, and updates. Keep on returning and, if interested in a position on the team or with Arctic Fusion (non-profit), PM me, post here, or go to the website at the bottom of the post. Hope to hear from ya soon
Once upon a time, the land of Olympia was an extravagant, marvelous place. Kingdoms were united and, together, worked hard to better the world. Governed by the Gods of Mt. Olympus, the land was at peace. Everyone was happy.
Overtime, however, all of this changed. Kingdoms began developing at their own pace, and faith in their Gods slowly began to fade away. The Gods began to fight each other, causing many to leave Mt. Olympus, and live the life of humans.
Years later, the world has fallen into despair. With most of the Gods missing, Olympus began to die. And now, a new evil has threatened to plague the land. All seemed to be
The story takes place years later, after a period of time known as the Era of the Lost Kingdoms. When the young Prince of Nero, Merrick, suffers a great lost, a mysterious figure entrusts him with the task of reuniting the kingdoms. Merrick accepts, and will stop at nothing to fulfill his task.
Prologue: (Spoiler Beware)
Scene: As a series of pictures are displayed, a narration is heard, telling the history of Olympia and its gods.
Narrator: In the beginning, there was only Chaos. This yawning void of nothingness then created Gaia, and all the other primordial deities. Without any male assistance, Gaia gave birth to Uranus, who then fertilized her, creating the Titans. At a later time, Cronus; the wily, youngest, and most terrible of the Titans, created us gods. After a long and troublesome bout with Cronus, Zeus proclaimed himself as ruler of the universe, with the rest of the gods as his counsel, the Titans imprisoned in the abyss, and me as his wife.
(At this moment, it shows Hera, revealed to be the narrator, atop Mt. Olympus, in present-day Olympia. It slowly zooms out, showing the rest of Mt. Olympus.)
Hera: But things have changed drastically. Most of the gods have left Mt. Olympus. The few of us who have stayed cannot protect Olympia alone. And, unfortunately, an evil is approaching...
Scene: As credits are shown, the opening begins to play, showing the lands of Olympia.
Chapter I: False Hope (Spoiler Beware)
-Nereus Castle-
The Kingdom of Nero
Scene: The story opens outside of Nereus Castle, in the Kingdom of Nero. Merrick, prince of Nero, is at the graves of his parents. He bows to the graves.
Merrick: Mother' father' soon it will all be over.
(Merrick rises to his feet and walks over to the edge of the cliff. As he is walking, he begins thinking of his life.)
Merrick: What is the point, Merrick? What do you have to live for? The prodigious prince of Nero. Your mother said you had potential. Your father said you would make a fine ruler one day. Haha. How could I rule anything? I couldn't even protect my own parents.
(Merrick makes it to the edge of the cliff. He stops and looks down at the water.)
Merrick: There is no point. Nero is better off without me. Olympia is better off without me. Mother, father I'll be with both of you very soon.
(Merrick prepares to jump, but is stopped by a mysterious man.)
Mysterious Man: Hahahahaha! What a fool.
Merrick: Who is there!?
(The mysterious man begins to walk out of the shadows.)
Mysterious Man: Do you really think killing yourself will solve anything?
Merrick: Who are you!?
Mysterious Man: My name is of no concern to you. Just call me the man who killed your parents.
(Merrick's eyes widen. His face turning vicious, he begins to enter a murderous rage.)
Merrick: You' YOU BASTARD!!!
(Merrick draws his sword and charges at the mysterious man. Merrick enters battle with the mysterious man. In this battle, Merrick loses miserably. Upon losing, the battle shifts to a scene where Merrick is shown falling to the ground in defeat.)
Merrick: Dammit!
Mysterious Man: You cannot hope to defeat ME, you fool! Not as you are.
Merrick: I'm not through with you,
(Merrick struggles to get to his feet, only to fall back down.)
Mysterious Man: Merrick' one day, I will allow you your revenge... But first, you must gather a party of great warriors and unite all kingdoms under one banner. Only then will you be able to avenge your parents'
(The mysterious man turns and begins to walk away. After a few steps, he stops and turns to Merrick.)
Mysterious Man: And Merrick' from the kings of Olympia to the gods themselves' do not let anyone get in your way. This land WILL be united'
(The mysterious man disappears into the shadows. Merrick faints. Before waking abruptly, Merrick hears the last thing the mysterious man said to him.)
Merrick: Ah!
(Merrick, awake, looks around him. He walks over to the edge of the cliff, looks out to sea, and then walks away. The scene shifts over to him walking from the castle. The scene fades out.)
-Port of Nero-
The Kingdom of Nero
Scene: The scene fades in to show Merrick getting on a ship at the port of Nero. He then leaves the kingdom.)
-The Olympian Sea-
Scene: Merrick is traveling by sea, while a song is playing. When the song ends, Merrick sees a tremendous storm approaching. Not knowing what to do, he runs into the ship. The storm hits, and the ship is destroyed.)
-Gulf of Elafros-
The Kingdom of Elafros
Scene: Merrick is shown, appearing to have been washed up on the shores of the Kingdom of Elafros.
Girl: Are you alright!?
(Merrick awakens to see a beautiful girl standing over him.)
Merrick: Ugh' what happened?
Girl: I should be asking YOU that! You just showed up here! Were you shipwrecked!?
(Merrick attempts to rise to his feet, but struggles, and falls to his knees.)
Merrick: Ah!
Girl: You shouldn't strain yourself! You must have been through a lot! Here, let me help you!
(The girl uses a healing spell on Merrick. Merrick gets to his feet and looks at himself with wonder.)
Merrick: How did you....?
Girl: It's a healing spell. One of my specialties.
Merrick: Well' thanks, uh?
Angel: Angel. My name is Angel.
Merrick: I'm Merrick.
Angel: Nice to have your acquaintance, Merrick. So where did you come from?
(The scene fades out with Merrick talking to Angel, supposedly informing Angel about his situation. Then, the scene fades back in.)
Angel: What!? You're the prince of Nero!?
Merrick: Yes. I am. But I put all that behind me. Right now, I want nothing more than to avenge my parents and unite Olympia.
(There is a pause.)
Angel: I want to go with you!
(Merrick thinks about her request.)
Merrick: Well, your healing powers could certainly serve useful. But are you sure you want to put yourself in such danger?
(There is a pause. Then, Angel creates a soft smile and looks out to sea.)
Angel: My mother died giving birth to me. My father left without a word. I was raised as an orphan and taken in by the clergy. I was to become a priestess. But all I really want is to be free. Free to find my true purpose in life.
(Angel looks back over to Merrick.)
Angel: Merrick, I don't care what might happen along the way. I have no purpose on this island. Please take me with you.
High Priestess: By the gods you're not!
(A woman appears on the gulf.)
Merrick: And who are you to decide?
High Priestess: Hold your tongue, boy! I am the High Priestess of this kingdom, as well as this child's guardian. And she will, by no means, go with you for anything.
Angel: But
High Priestess: Come along, Angel.
(The High Priestess walks off. Before following, Angel turns to Merrick.)
Angel: Merrick I live at the chapel.
High Priestess: Angel! You WILL obey me!
Angel: Y-yes milady!
(Angel runs off. Merrick is now free to roam the Kingdom of Elafros, until he reaches the chapel.)
-Artemis Chapel-
The Kingdom of Elafros
Scene: Once Merrick reaches the chapel, he is greeted by Angel.
Angel: Merrick, you've come!
(Angel cautiously looks around her, and then takes Merrick into a hallway.)
Angel: Actually, I wanted to show you something. It's in the library. Follow me.
(Angel walks off and Merrick follows. The screen fades out. When it fades back in, they are in the library. Angel is looking through the bookshelves.)
Angel: When I was just a little girl, I used to read all these books. It was the only thing that gave me comfort as an orphan. And I remember a certain book. It tells of the history of this kingdom.
(Angel pulls out a book and begins to look through it.)
Angel: If I remember correctly, it also tells of a secret route out of the kingdom. A-ha! Here it is!
(Angel mumbles.)
Angel: Make a wish in the shadow of the day. The child of light shall lead the way. Hm.
Merrick: "The shadow of the day, That must mean nighttime.
High Priestess: Angel!
(With the High Priestess calling for Angel, she gets startled. She quickly pulls Merrick over and hides behind a bookshelf.)
High Priestess: Angel! Where is that blasted child?
Angel: Merrick, I have to go. I'll meet you at the gulf at ten o'clock tonight. If you're right, we may be able to find the secret route.
(Suddenly, the door opens. Angel pops out from behind the bookshelf.)
High Priestess: There you are!
Angel: H-hello, milady!
High Priestess: And just who were you talking to?
(Angel is surprised.)
Angel: M-me? No one! I was talking to no one!
High Priestess: Then why was I hearing voices?
Angel: Oh, that? I-I was just reading a book! Yeah, and I was reading out loud...
(There is a pause.)
High Priestess: Very well. Angel, I've summoned you because our guests have arrived. So, let's be on our way.
Angel: Yes milady!
(The High Priestess leaves the library. Angel begins to follow, stops to look at the area Merrick is hiding, and finally leaves the library as well. The door closes, and Merrick is now free to roam the chapel. Except, however, for the alter, which is where the meeting is being held.)
-Kingdom of Elafros-
Scene: Upon leaving the chapel, Merrick thinks of what Angel told him.
Merrick: Meet her at the gulf.
(Merrick looks at the sunset. Then, he walks away.)
-Gulf of Elafros-
The Kingdom of Elafros
Scene: A few hours later, Merrick is shown at the gulf, looking out to sea.
Merrick: Angel just who are you?
(There is a flashback of the scene where Angel heals Merrick. Then, the scene shifts back to present time.)
Merrick: People shouldn't be able to do that.
Angel: Do what?
(Merrick turns around to see Angel.)
Merrick: Oh nothing. Just thinking out loud.
Angel: Well, we should hurry. I snuck out of the chapel. It's only a matter of time before the milady finds out.
(Merrick nods.)
Merrick: You're right.
Angel: Let's see. Make a wish in the shadow of the day. The child of light shall lead the way. Well, we know "the shadow of the day" means nighttime. But, what about the rest of it?
Merrick: Hm, I guess we'll just have to look around.
Angel: I suppose. Maybe we'll find some clues.
*Angel joins your party*
(After joining the party, they are free to search through town for an answer to the riddle. Once they reach Holy Well, they make a discovery.)
Angel: Merrick, wait! "Make a wish".
Merrick: The Well.
(They both nod to each other, and then enter the well.)
-Holy Well-
The Kingdom of Elafros
Scene: Merrick and Angel are now inside of Holy Well. When they head through a door, they see that the well is a labyrinth.
Merrick: Damn! A labyrinth.
(There is a pause. Suddenly, Angel walks over to one of the many doors.)
Angel: This way!
Merrick: But how do you?
Angel: I don't know. I just have a hunch.
(Merrick cracks a smile.)
Merrick: "The child of light shall lead the way, I knew you were different. Alright, lead the way.
(The party is in the next room of the labyrinth. Angel scans the room, and then points to one of the many doors.)
Angel: That way.
(As she begins to walk toward the door, a Minotaur crashes down in front of her.)
Merrick: Angel!
(Merrick runs over to Angel, and the party enters a mini-boss fight with the Minotaur, and defeats it.)
Merrick: Angel, are you all right?
Angel: I'm fine. Let's keep moving.
Merrick: Right.
(The party heads through the door. They proceed through the rest of the labyrinth, until they get to the end, where they see a single door, decorated by a laurel wreath. Merrick examines it.)
Merrick: There doesn't seem to be any way of opening it.
Angel: Wait, I know what to do.
(Angel walks over to the door and stretches her hand out. She closes her eyes, and casts a spell.)
Angel: Enshroud!
(Suddenly, the wreath glows, disappears, and the door opens.)
Merrick: What did you do?
Angel: It's an ancient spell. I read about it in a book when I was little. It reveals secrets. But, only the great god Apollo was said to have ever used it. I never thought I would be able to use it. Anyway, we should get going.
(Angel goes through the door, and Merrick follows. Then, the door shuts abruptly.)
Mysterious Voice: My my how long it has been.
(Angel is surprised.)
Angel: I know that voice, Father?
Mysterious Voice: How right you are, daughter. But I am more than your father. And you are more than my daughter.
(Suddenly, a god-like presence appears before the party.)
Apollo: I am Apollo god of light. And you, my dear, are a demigod.
Angel: I'm a demigod?
Apollo: Indeed. Half mortal, half god. That makes you a demigod.
Angel: Then my healing ability?
Apollo: That you have inherited from me.
(There is a pause.)
Merrick: That's all fine and good, but what brought you to this well?
Apollo: I was waiting for you two.
Angel: But why?
Apollo: I am aware of your purpose. Merrick mixed feelings of vengeance and a need to unite Olympia under one banner have driven you on this journey. And you, Angel, want to find your true purpose.
Merrick: But, how do you know all that?
Apollo: I am the god of light, as well as the god of truth. No secret escapes me. I'm sure Angel knows that well enough.
(Angel looks at her hands.)
Apollo: There is only one way to satisfy your goal. You must gain the powers of the gods themselves.
(Merrick and Angel are both surprised.)
Angel: What?
Apollo: One of the abilities a demigod possesses is the ability to absorb the power of their god-parent. However, they must first defeat them in battle...
(Angel is surprised. Merrick draws his sword.)
Merrick: Then I guess we have no choice, then.
(Apollo begins to glow.)
Apollo: It certainly seems that way. And don't worry, I won't show you mercy.
(The party enters their first big boss battle. They win.)
Apollo: Ugh!
(Apollo falls to the ground. Angel runs over to him.)
Angel: Father!
Apollo: Do not worry, my child. You have bested me in combat, so there is a duty I must perform. Angel give me your hand.
(Angel puts Apollo's hand in hers. Suddenly, Apollo begins to glow. Then, the glow fades from him to Angel.)
Apollo: There. You now possess my former power.
Angel: But, what will happen to you?
Apollo: Without my power, I am but a mere mortal.
Angel: But that means,
Apollo: Yes. I am not long for this world. Thus is the fate of a defeated god. But, before I go, I must perform one final task. Angel, one of the greatest abilities a demigod possesses is the ability to absorb the spirit of their god-parent. This will allow them to transform into that god. Now, it is time to release my spirit. Goodbye, Angel.
Angel: Father,
(Apollo begins to glow, and then vanishes. A glow travels from where Apollo was to Angel. When the glow reaches Angel, she glows.)
*Angel has received the Transformation Summon, Apollo.*
*You can now use the "Transform command in battle.*
Angel: Thank you father
(The party walks to the end of the room, where the exit of the labyrinth resides. They walk through.)
Chapter II - XIII:
you will have to play the game!
Merrick Nereus
Age: 22
Hometown: The Kingdom of Nero
Element: Water
Class: Paladin
Skill Set: Water abilities and healing spells
Weapon of Choice: Swords (Dual Wield)
Armor of Choice: Plate Armor
Background: Merrick is the last descendant of the Royal Family of Nereus . His family, in the days of the old world, was entrusted with the job of keeping peace among Olympia. When a mysterious figure entrusts him with a task, Merrick sets out to unite Olympia. And he will stop at nothing.
Angel Luminita
Age: 18
Hometown: The Kingdom of Elafros
Element: Holy
Class: Cleric
Skill Set: Holy abilities and healing spells
Weapon of Choice: Staff
Armor of Choice: Robe
Background: Angel is an orphan, born in the clergy of Elafros. She was told at a young age that her mother died while giving birth to her, and that her dad abandoned her. This often led Angel to feel alone and detached from the world. She awaits the chance to leave the island, and the clergy, to pursue a new life; a life that allows freedom and adventure.
Aden Pyrrhos
Age: 16
Hometown: The Kingdom of Pyrkagia
Element: Fire
Class: Fighter
Skill Set: Fire abilities and melee attacks
Weapon of Choice: One-handed sword, with shield, or a two-handed spear
Armor of Choice: Mail
Background: When Aden was a young boy, his father attempted to assassinate the King of Pyrkagia. However, his father was caught by the guards and hung for his crimes. Aden's father was like royalty, as he was the leader of the king's army. Aden, himself, once lived as a prince. But, after the event of his father, he has been nothing more than a stable boy. Humiliated, he studied the arts of the Gods, vowing to, one day, get his revenge.
Feng Aeolos
Age: 32
Hometown: The Thieves Guild of Anemos
Element: Wind
Class: Thief
Skill Set: Wind abilities and high-critical sneak attacks
Weapon of Choice: Dagger (Dual Wield)
Armor of Choice: Leather armor
Background: Feng strives to, one day, be the King of Thieves, believing that there is no treasure he cannot get his hands on. He vows to thwart the current King of Thieves and steal the ultimate treasure, showing everyone that he is the best.
Freya Venera
Age: 21
Hometown: The Kingdom of Eidyllio
Element: Love/Mind/Seduction
Class: Princess
Skill Set: Status-affecting and support spells
Weapon of Choice: Scepter
Armor of Choice: Cloth armor
Background: Freya, the princess of the Kingdom of Eidyllio, has been spoiled rotten. She uses her beauty and seductive powers to get what she wants out of every male in the kingdom. No one really knows who Freya's mother is. Some say Freya killed her, wanting no competition of beauty.
Baldal Azthen
Age: 44
Hometown: The Kingdom of Brachos
Element: Earth
Class: Barbarian
Skill Set: Earth abilities and melee attacks
Weapon of Choice: Two-handed axe
Armor of Choice: Plate armor
Background: Baldal is the prince of the Kingdom of Brachos. About 12 years ago Baldal was banished from the kingdom after a brutal bar fight. Baldal now lives in a cave outside the kingdom, drinking his life away, saying that the last of his race would be better off dead.
Orpheus Erebos
Age: 26
Hometown: Underworld
Element: Dark
Class: Necromancer
Skill Set: Dark abilities and melee attacks
Weapon of Choice: Two-handed sword
Armor of Choice: Plate armor
Background: Orpheus, son of Hades, is doomed to a life of watching the gates of hell. Hades, wanting nothing to do with his son, banished him from the Underworld, to live a life in between both worlds.
Merveille Pharmakeia
Image Coming soon
Age: 17
Hometown: Unknown
Element: Time
Class: Sorceress
Skill Set: Time-manipulating abilities
Weapon of Choice: Tome
Armor of Choice: Robe
Background: The headmaster of the Magic Academy of Boreas found Merveille in a routine expedition of the local mountain ranges. Merveille was just a baby and there was no sign of any parents. The headmaster took her in and named her for the marvel of living such harsh conditions all alone. Merveille was the youngest student ever to enter the academy, at the age of 5. Since then, she has climbed to the top ranks of the school, and is known as a prodigy.
Caelzara Maernraheal
Image Coming soon
Age: 82
Hometown: The Kingdom of Astrapes
Element: Lightning
Class: Ranger
Skill Set: Lightning abilities and ranged attacks
Weapon of Choice: Bow
Armor of Choice: Leather Armor
Background: Caelzara is one of the remaining members of the Elven race. Because of her long life, she has seen a lot of the changes in the world around her. She wishes for nothing more than the world returning to what it once was.
Image Coming soon
Age: unknown
Hometown: The Lost Kingdom of Chaos
Element: non-elemental
Class: Chaos Knight
Skill Set: non-elemental magic
Weapon of Choice: Any
Armor of Choice: Any
Background: Seth is a Justicar from the Lost Kingdom of Chaos. He roams the land trying to find out anything he can about his home. Seth knows very little about himself or where he came from...
Rest coming soon...
Here is some screenshots. Not all shots are final(especially ignore icons), we are improving game every day.
Title Screen With HK Animation
Main Menu
Level Up Stat Window
Status Window
Skill Window
Item Window
This will change when script is complete for it
Equip Window
Party Change Out
this is being edited
Save Window
this is being edited
Battle Window
Battle Result Window
Battle Retry Screen
Listen to tracks from the game here:
or go to our website and use media player at bottom
[-Transformation System] - In progress
[-On Screen Map Encounters] - In progress
-Greek themed names, font, Skills, and more
-Distribute Parameter to customize each character the way you want to!
-Enemy Guide to track all enemy encounters
-Title Direction for Arctic Fusion Logo
-Time System
-Neo Save System
-Battle Retry
-Mini Map
-All Scripts included in Melody Package
-Victory Aftermath
-Enemy Levels
-Swap Random Monster
-FF13 Menu package
-Break Max Stats
-Fancy Deaths
-Vampyric Wespons
-Defend Heal
-Heal after Battle
-Location Name
-Weapon attack replace
-Randomized gold
-Map status window
-yami custom hud for melody
-OriginalWij's Chest Item popup
-Hanzo Kimura Animated Title
-BulletXt's Thomas Edison
-Bulletxt's Swap XT
-Uncle Stan's Star Ocean Window
-Sky's Party Management
-Craze's Boss options
-Craze's Gold and exp boost
-Original Sprites and Graphics by Graphic Cream and Kayo
-Hud Design by Hanzo Kimura
these are just some of the great features you will find in the game....
Lead Designer
Reisen(Graphic Cream)
Chiaki(Graphic Cream)
Hanzo Kimura
BlackPhoenix[Emperor Penguin]
Lord Kries
Lord kries
Hanzo Kimura
-Exodus1386: Script configuration / Game organization
-Kaptain J: Writing Chapter 2
-Lord Kries: Database Armor / Database Weapons / Database Items / Mapping Mt. Olympus / Mapping Volcano / Mapping Holy Well
-Kayo: Posiedon Sprite
-Quesadilla: Boss themes
-Johann de Venecia: Face portraits
-BlackPhoenix: Mapping Kingdom of Elafros ------MIA
-Buprettyinpink: Mapping Kingdom of Nero -----MIA
-Dr Disastro: By request
8/4/10 Updated Forum will all new material
Mythology: Fall of Olympus Staff
(Open positions listed here)
Lead Designer: Does a little bit of it all also came up with game concept
1. Exodus1386
Writer: (Closed)
1. Kaptain J
1. Lord Kries
2. -open-
3. -open-
4. -open-
1. Buprettyinpink
2. BlackPhoenix
1. Lord Kries
2. -open-
1. -open-
2. -open-
Spriter: Still need 10 greek god sprites in mack style
1. Kayo
2. -open-
3. -open-
1. Dr. Disastro
2. Quesadilla
3. Malexos
4. -open-
Tile Artist: In need of some good heavenly and hell tiles needed for underworld and mt. Olympus
1. -open-
Scripter: (Used for debugging and compatibility issues)
1. -open-
Monster Designer: this is mainly creatures from Greek mythology
1. -open-
2. -open-
Eventer:[open but have not started]
1. -open-
Graphics: (God facesets needed)
1. Reisen(Graphic Cream)
2. Hanzo Kimura
3. Johann de Venecia
4. Open
Video Maker: (demo video and possibly in game cutscenes)
1. elfosng
2. -open-
Demo testers: (Closed keep checking back!)
Testers: (Closed keep checking back!)
Want to support:
Our Game:
Our Company:
This post has been edited by exodus1386: Aug 4 2010, 10:29 AM
Apr 3 2010, 12:07 PM
Post #2
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
Character Bios have been updated(some info won't be seen as it is story spoiler). Come on guys you don't have to avoid this game like the plague I know there has to be some people interested in helping out there. Well if not I guess I'll continue to do on my own lol.
Apr 5 2010, 09:40 AM
Post #3
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
Allright got the first draft of the story outline done( a bullet form of sequence of events through the whole story).
Could really use a good writer out there to take this outline and write into a nice story. If interested let me know here or by pm can get you a copy of the outline and can see if interested. Outline doe snot have to be followed a 100 percent writer will have a lot of freedom in the writing of the story. Knowledge about Greek Mythology a plus but not required.
Coming Soon:
Final Draft of Outline
Most Important Need:
Apr 6 2010, 03:05 AM
Post #4
Death says "Hi"
Type: Writer
Alignment: Lawful Evil
I am a writer of dreams, and a dreamer of masterpieces. Plus, I have some knowledge of Greek myth (thanks Hercules). Give me the outline, and I'll tell you whether or not I want to write (probably. I love Greek myth )
Come join Team Smash today!
Other stuffz:
RPGMakerVX.net Awards:
Check out my tutorial and articles:
How to Write a Story
The Kaptain's Article Dump
Apr 6 2010, 03:14 AM
Post #5
Discotheque ♥ Love
Type: Writer
Alignment: True Neutral
Me too! I know how to read and write, and I'm good at it. You should see how I write the letter Q - it's really awesome. If possible, could you send the outline to me as well?
This post has been edited by shadwblitz: May 14 2010, 12:20 PM
Apr 6 2010, 03:19 AM
Post #6
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
shadwblitz too! He knows how to read and write, and is good at it. You should see how he writes the letter Q - it's really awesome. If possible, could you send the outline to him as well?
you happen to have a writing sample of some sort? also can you message me a email as its easier to send outline so I don't have to copy and paste
*Edit* - Welcome Kaptain J to the team. He is taking on the project to work with me to get a well written story.
This post has been edited by exodus1386: Apr 6 2010, 06:18 PM
Apr 7 2010, 09:04 AM
Post #7
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
Allright things are looking up. Working with Kaptain J to get story written and SgtMassacre joined as a mapper/ databaser/ leveler / and icon creation.
Currently Working on:
Kaptain J: Story outline Edit
SgtMassacre: Mapping Mt. Olympus and Kingdom of Nero
Biggest Need
Spriters (greek gods in mack style)
Facesets (Look more unique and match the new sprites)
This post has been edited by exodus1386: Apr 9 2010, 08:46 PM
Apr 9 2010, 08:55 PM
Post #8
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
New Updates!
-New Character Sprites Listed in Characters
-New Character Facesets Listed in Characters
-Website Created http://s1.zetaboards.com/Arctic_Fusion_Games/index/
Currently Being Worked on
-Exodus1386: World Map /
-Kaptain J :
-SgtMassacre: Mapping Mt. Olympus and Kingdom of Nero
Some big needs:
-Spriters that can sprite mack style Greek Gods
This post has been edited by exodus1386: Apr 19 2010, 11:07 PM
Apr 13 2010, 09:46 AM
Post #9
Head of Arctic Fusion Games
Type: Designer
Alignment: Neutral Good
- expected scripts all imported and configured (list not finalized)
- Kayo joined team as Greek God Spriter (by request)
- New Name Mythology: Fall of Olympus
- Final Draft of outline finished
Currently Being Worked On:
-Exodus1386: World Map
-Kaptain J: Writing Prologue
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dude you changed the name :s i liked the last one lol this one is just plain and boring
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ha ha ha staff differences Mythology works best with the series as a whole lol
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u still have Dragon of Destiny in ur sigs fufufu
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sorry double posted
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- expected scripts all imported and configured (list not finalized)
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yea for now hes doing all the boss themes once i get the prologue and chapter 1 and maps and story im gonna eventing away and maybe soon after get a demo up. I would love to get a demo video for advertising too but im not the greatest with that but im sure i could figure something out
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would that be a resource request....?
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A widely recognized economic principle is that when you subsidize something, you get more of it, and when you tax it, you get less.
Unfortunately President Obama's guiding economic principle is to impose more taxes on profitable companies and subsidize those that can't make a dime. It's no wonder the economy is struggling.
Nothing better exemplifies the president's economic principle than his continued effort to end "special tax breaks" for the oil and gas companies.
The industry is doing well right now. Royal Dutch Shell Oil's profits were up 77 percent in 2010, and Exxon Mobile's were up 41 percent in the second quarter.
But they are far from being the most profitable companies in the country. According to Fortune magazine's recent list of the most profitable companies in 2010, Exxon's profit as a percent of revenues was 8.6 percent, Chevron 9.7 percent, and Conoco 6.1 percent.
By sharp contrast, Corning came in first at 54 percent. Coca-Cola was 34 percent, Visa was 37 percent and Google was 29 percent. It's no small feat to make such money in tough times.
Ironically, President Obama and his administration's policies have played a significant role in the oil industry's profits. When the value of the dollar declines, investors start buying commodities. Gold tends to be the first safe haven, but oil isn't far down the list.
Of course, other factors-such as demand, supply and refining capacity-affect the price of oil. But the Obama administration and the Federal Reserve Bank have funneled trillions of dollars into the economy, lowering the value of the dollar, and consequently driving up the price of commodities like oil. That leads to increased oil company profits.
While President Obama supports increased drilling in Saudi Arabia and off the coast of Brazil, his opposition to new domestic drilling means the U.S. is dependent on other countries for about half of the nation's oil needs. That reduced domestic oil supply drives up the price and forces the United States to buy oil from other countries, only adding to the U.S. trade deficit.
Now that President Obama's policies and federal spending have created a budget crunch, he wants the oil and gas industry to embrace the "shared sacrifice" platitude that has become the watchword of his administration.
The fact is that the alleged "special" tax breaks are widely available to other industries. But, the president also wants to repeal the foreign tax credit for oil companies. When a U.S. company makes a profit in a foreign country, it pays foreign taxes on those profits. It's perfectly legal for companies to claim a tax credit equal to their foreign taxes. This keeps them from being double taxed.
This tax break is available to all qualifying companies. It's the president's proposals that would create the inequities.
It is a mystery why the president is so intent on demonizing an industry with such deep American roots and huge American payrolls. The oil industry directly employs over 2 million Americans, both blue-collar workers and well-trained scientists and engineers. It's also growing-17,200 new oil field jobs were added in just the second quarter of the year. There are also millions of manufacturing, construction, mining and other indirect jobs the industry supports. To the extent the industry is allowed to drill here, it keeps jobs here.
The industry also invests here. According to the Oil and Gas Journal, some $284 billion was invested right in America, in 2011. If the industry were allowed to explore in more domestic areas currently off limits, there are estimates that another 1 million jobs would be created.
The oil and gas industry's stability and profitability make it a haven for public and private pension funds. Nearly 100 million Americans are industry stakeholders through their pensions, IRAs, 401k plans and mutual funds. Indeed, oil and gas stocks and mutual funds have been one of the stock market gushers. How would the market react to the news that President Obama was hitting the oil and gas industry with a slew of new taxes?
Economic policy may not be one of the president's strengths, but he needs to understand that rewarding failure and punishing success is bad policy. The oil and gas industry is an American success story-let's hope President Obama leaves it that way.
Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas, Texas.
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Jerome ran for 219 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Sals 35-10 win on the road at Sussex Central last week in the state football tournament.
Stanley says scoring 4 touchdowns requires getting "into the zone."
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A good running back has confidence, I asked Jerome what he thinks about when the quarterback is giving him the football.
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4 astounding winners under $5
Speculators who took a chance on these low-dollar names last year did very, very well.
You aren't supposed to make money buying low-dollar stocks. Yet in the past year, you've made a killing if you did so. That's right, if you bought a series of highly visible below-$5 stocks, you made fortunes, and I regard the moves as verification of my theory that everyone should have a speculation play in his or her portfolio, because it can keep you in the game by making the process intriguing and because you can make huge profits if the story pans out.
Specifically, check out these gains. If you bought Sprint Nextel (S) in May of last year at $2.30, you have now much more than doubled your money. If you had purchased Clearwire (CLWR) at $0.91 as recently as July 26, 2012, you caught a triple after Sprint bid for the company. Those who had the guts to buy Supervalu (SVU) -- I know I didn't -- at $1.80 back in October 2012 are verging on a double after the investment made by Cerberus that was announced this morning. And finally, if you had taken a chance with Nokia (NOK) back in July at $1.69, you have more than doubled your capital after the company announced its sharply better-than-expected earnings last Thursday.
Frankly, even I, a huge supporter of speculation, am astounded at these gains. Just astounded. How could you not be? In every case, these companies were thought to be on the ropes. Yet it turns out they all had more value than we realized, although the value was obscured, typically, by weak balance sheets.
Sprint, Clearwire and Supervalu had been burdened with huge amounts of debt, so much that their solvency was in question when we hit those amazingly low prices. But Softbank took a look at Sprint after it had successfully re-energized its business under super CEO Dan Hesse and liked it enough to buy a huge amount of the company.
Clearwire, as tattered as its balance sheet was, turned out to have extremely valuable spectrum, so valuable that even though Sprint decided to buy the rest of it with the money Softbank gave it. Charlie Ergen, a maverick businessman and chairman of Dish Network (DISH), has been drawn into the bidding for the company, perhaps to get some of that spectrum that is in such short supply and is so needed for additional cell-phone service.
Supervalu is, in the end, one of the largest supermarkets in the country, with some of the best brand names in the business, brands such as Acme, Albertson's, Cub, Jewel Osco, Lucky and Shaw's Star Market. These are all terrific places to shop and are often loved in their communities. The problem was the balance sheet, and with rates low, a private-equity outfit like Cerberus can leverage its balance sheet to fix the real problem, which is too much debt.
Nokia? Turns out that big expense cuts coupled with a hot, cheap smartphone were enough to get the company to report sharply better-than-expected numbers.
Now, you could have two different takeaways here. One is that you might say, "Terrific, Jim, you lost a fortune before you were able to get a fraction of your money back." I bridle at that, because fortunately, I disliked all of these on the way down.
Second, though, is that you could correctly argue that I stayed too negative, not liking Supervalu and Clearwire at their lows, thinking the bond holders would end up with their companies. But I did manage to nail Sprint and did say it was way too late to sell Nokia.
I know some of you are probably thinking right now that you should be buying other down-and-outers, like RadioShack (RSH), Best Buy (BBY) or Hewlett-Packard (HPQ). My take is that as with Nokia, there's no reason now to hate Radio Shack. Too low. Best Buy? Still falling. And Hewlett-Packard, I would rather be a buyer than a seller at this point.
The moral of the story: Speculate. It can work. And from Sprint, Clearwire, Supervalu and Nokia, I can tell you that it works much bigger than even I could ever dream.
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When Cramer says buy you need to sell and when he says sell you need to buy and here is why;
-when the stock hit $1.69 back in July he was telling people to sell and that Nokia was going bankrupt at the same time GS and MS bought hundreds of millions of Nokia stocks while they issued a sell rating on the stock!
-Cramer is part of the wall street elites that feed the masses "sheep" all the lies to advance their agenda
- my way of making money is simple; the more you read and research a stock the worst off you will be ....most of what you read is lies
- use your brain and do not follow the herd of sheep mentality.
- when cramer gets a CEO on his show he does that after he buys millions of dollars worth of stock of that company and he immediately sells and makes the money.
I wouldn't let the Japanese decision to inflate go unnoticed. This is one more add in to the New World Order. It almost seems the strong currencies finally are seeing the New World Order taking over and it's sink or swim. In other words inflate or die. At best we could describe this as a contagion. The race to the bottom. And always those least able to obsorb will suffer the most. In a way I can begrudgingly say this is positive for the markets. We are as they say a one trick pony. Either support this market or succumb to inflation. Either way it stinks. JMHO
From where I chart; Yes, we have much stagnation and stagflation....
But even from the Bush days we have had a long term UPTREND..
Although taking out the Debacle and falling on our azzes, we are in the upward trend still...
And many specific companies or equities are doing quite well, even increasing their paybacks..
Or bringing them back to pre-debacle levels....I think that is "a good sign".?
Would I consider a correction? Sure, that is usually a sign of a healthy Market in this day and age.??
Ahhhhhh, DLH; Maybe what we have is a DATE problem ??
Even according to Antman Merryheyday's, newest Article above; There has been a big INFLUX back into the Markets since "first" of year...
Maybe people have thought Obama and Congress have got their shidt together ??
The Debt ceiling is the next hurdle, ALONG with SPENDING cuts...!!!
I also think some of the "money flow" is from Foreign Investors too...
I am positive I have read something to that affect...
But maybe after the first of the year ???
DLH......I'm just going to assume something like a HFT platform...??
Or for us "dunderheads" some of that software application of "trading" red and green signals ??
I wonder how they "beat the taxman"? Unless they do their trading in IRAs and Roth like us...?
I go to sleep at night with "limit orders", I sleep much better not caring..
And you can enjoy naps, fishing and casinos easier too..."Don't Worry-Be Happy."
V_L...I might agree with a FEW of your points, BUT "SHEARING" off 10,000 of the DOW...??
That sounds LIKE 50-60s talk and a little insane....Guess you don't care much about retirees and/or people that have worked all their lives waiting to retire with a decent 401K...??
Have you ever considered World implications either ?...Puuleeeeeeeze !!
As a mostly buy and hold type investor, with only about a 25-30% "churn" per year..Is that IRONIC.?
I believe you have to be a "Pro-Active Trader" to get ahead in the Game, and a little of a Perma Bull, about most investments...
For my "age group" I do take more chances then most..But "controlled risk and growth" can add as much to your Portfolios as staunch dividend plays....You have to be careful, and don't always expect winners....Just get on "right side" of percentages....IMO.
70% winners against 30% losers in equal amounts can be moneymakers..
And the profits can be used to accumulate "staidfast dividend", recessionary proof type equities, IF there is such an animal..??
I feel all young investors under 50 should apply themselves in such a manner; ONLY because they have time to recover in past downturns like we have had..But NOT get scared and RUN.
I think Warren and Charlie might have practised something along these lines, before they became "Value Blended" only?? But they can make deals that none of us can understand ?...DON'T really believe they got where they are today, by only buying high div-paying stocks..??
Without some Growth/risk in your investments, I really have trouble seeing where you stay much ahead of Inflation.?
Although starting to feel "mortality" setting in I/we have started accumulating more of the safer Companies....And average over 5% with at least 20 of our positions. I think 5.3% to date.
Interesting on TV as we comment, OUR ESTEEMED Prsident, taking it Home to the "do little" Congress (the House) about the Debt Ceiling.....And Q&A about some gun control now...
For you that are watching (like Mirage) I don't think he is "using a teleprompter".?
Not really fond of the "ceiling" being raised..But for those counting, Bushie raised it about 15-20 times,
NO BIG SQUAWK....back then...?
But, I don't want to see any "downgrades" or any Markets correct heavely anywhere.
We can work our way out of this slowly..It takes time now..
Either way...NTU....Japan has been stumbling for 20 years...With the new Leadeship coming in, He put the Financial Sector on notice that something was going to change...
And they were sick of playing "second fiddle" to the World.
How it plays out down the line and to the common Japanese citizen, remains to be seen...??
But the same scenario may be coming to a Nation near you....Like US.
Invest accordingly, with proper research....The "lesser" of two evils.........???
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The Dodgers and Diamondbacks are opening the 2014 regular season in Australia on Saturday, which means Mark Trumbo is playing his first game with his new team. Arizona acquired him in a trade with the Angels over the winter.
Because Paul Goldschmidt is entrenched at first base, Trumbo will play left field full-time for the D-Backs. He played there briefly a few years ago, only 75 games plus one more in the minors. His inexperience showed on Scott Van Slyke's second inning double:
...Missed it by that much. To make things worse, Trumbo grounded out to end the first inning with two men on base. Not the best first impression.
Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.1. kirkhead posted on March 22, 2014 at 11:17 AM #
it looks like instead of tracking the ball he simply heads straight back to where he thinks it will be then he jumps way too early. Playing in a foreign ballpark of course must make it really hard.
The only thing funnier than Trumbo's effort to track the ball was the absolutely horrible Matt Vasgersian screaming "GONE" at the top of his lungs before the ball even hit the wall.
That's pretty generous. He's a bad outfielder. That's the explanation.
Could have happened to a lot of LFs, I think.
I imagine they were all confused because Trumbo played it as he did
One of the things you often used to hear is, to see where a ball is going,
Trumbo will play left field full-time for the D-Backs. He played there briefly a few years ago, only 75 games plus one more in the minors. His inexperience showed on Scott Van Slyke's second inning double:
for an NL team with an established star first baseman.
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