Post by: LastingDawn on February 16, 2010, 06:54:11 AM
This post will probably be seen as highly melodramatic and I apologize for that. This was a project I kept close to my heart for a good two years. I had created (along with much help from Eternal and Asmo) a truly Incredible story, and thanks to much of your input truly creative classes and abilities. With a battle system that is 85% refined, it is still playable in a few parts, and of course the possibility of new scenarios that people wish to make from this nearly complete battle system (battle system = items, classes, abilities, of course).
I will be releasing all of my notes, aside from the story (by request of the co-script writer, Eternal), along with the patch, so people can see what I had accomplished (Which really wasn't a lot). I cannot apologize enough for stringing you all along with a project that probably reached its peak in the fall of last year. If anyone Truly wishes to continue this project (no chance...) I will only hand over the story when I see that you would be serious of taking on this job. That includes events, (likely sidequests shown in the sidequest thread) and actual testing of the battle system in place.
A lot of things made me make this decision, but first and foremost is my lack of time, secondary is the talent being wasted here. Everyone who has helped me here has some of the best talents on the forum and it is a shame that they were so squandered by my inability to lead. As such I ask that everyone who had assisted with Mercenaries, Please support Call of Power. Kokojo has done Incredible work, dwarfing anything I had done, by at least two to threefold, if not more.
Because this project was the "First" real large project it attracted quite a following, but left other, more than worthy projects, out in the cold. Remix, Call of Power, and Symbols of Rage all come to mind. Your talents helped this foolish undertaking shine brighter than I ever could have imagined, allow those talents to burn for a project that has purpose and devotion behind it. I was nothing more then a mediocre event editor (what should have taken minutes took me hours to figure out and apply) and less of a hacker then I displayed myself. Sure my grandstanding and impressive (for the time) displays may have attracted others, but it really alienated other, more talented project leaders.
So without further ado, the current form of Mercenaries (note it's still playing from a "Training Demo" standpoint, so you will need a save file past the start, or extract the events from the original demo and input them in here. Even then, it may be unstable. Keep in mind the game was meant to be only two fully customizable units, please take that into consideration if you should choose to create any scenarios.
I might come back to this, who knows what freedom summer brings? For that reason, that last slight sliver of hope, I will not be releasing the story for that reason (unless as listed above someone wishes to be a true successor to this, honestly mediocre project). Once again I fully suggest everyone check out Kokojo's Call of Power, it has made leaps and bounds far beyond Mercenaries.
Here you are, the two packs you'll need for everything Mercenaries.
(Remember to Patch you must have an extended ISO or there will be problems)
http://ld.ffhacktics.com/Mercenaries.zip (http://ld.ffhacktics.com/Mercenaries.zip)
http://ld.ffhacktics.com/Mercenaries2.zip (http://ld.ffhacktics.com/Mercenaries2.zip)
Don't get me wrong, I won't be quitting this forum (though I've been on it a lot less due to school and other issues) I just don't have the time to care for this little pet project.
Also I must deeply most apologize to Mav, you had done such brilliant work for this project and only hope you continue using your grand talents for Kokojo's own work.
EDIT
I've grown accustomed to the ways of college life, therefore I can now work on this project again, while balancing my time to do so.
Post by: Eternal on February 16, 2010, 06:58:25 AM
Post by: Cheetah on February 16, 2010, 07:38:25 AM
Hacking is hard work, given the amount of invested time it takes along with balancing with real life. It seems the more we learn, the older we get, and the freaking less time we have to actually work on this stuff. These types of projects are rarely finished and takes years upon years of really dedicated teams. Mercenaries has hit a hiccup, but don't count it out yet. Most importantly, the forum needs Lasting Dawn more than it needs Mercenaries, so don't go disappearing just because your main project is on hiatus.
Best of luck.
Post by: jimmyjw88 on February 16, 2010, 07:49:44 AM
Anyway, I will continue contributing sprites as its the only thing I could do (sorry) and await your return, Sir LD.
Best of luck in your life and may you be able to sort things out.
Post by: Kaijyuu on February 16, 2010, 08:42:07 AM
Post by: Dome on February 16, 2010, 08:47:49 AM
Post by: Kagebunji on February 16, 2010, 11:04:07 AM
Post by: Archael on February 16, 2010, 11:55:48 AM
I'm sure you will find the time to come back into it during the summer..
Post by: Kokojo on February 16, 2010, 03:00:55 PM
Good luck and ect !
Quote from: "LastingDawn"
I was nothing more then a mediocre event editor (what should have taken minutes took me hours to figure out and apply)
Pssh, event Editing takes ages for anyone and you know it
Post by: mav on February 16, 2010, 06:48:14 PM
Lastly, I'm glad someone got to see some of my work and hear some of my ideas, but you don't need to apologize to me (or anyone else), LD--we asked you for so much and you handled all of us graciously. And for that, I thank you. Best of luck to ya.
Post by: SilvasRuin on February 16, 2010, 07:24:34 PM
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If anyone Truly wishes to continue this project (no chance...) I will only hand over the story when I see that you would be serious of taking on this job.I'm quite certain you are mistaken. SOMEBODY has got to want this completed in the pure form you were aiming for. Hell, I'd want to do it if I knew what I was doing. (But I don't know what I'm doing, so moot point.) I think you're underestimating how much people love this patch, even if it is still unfinished.
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I might come back to this, who knows what freedom summer brings? For that reason, that last slight sliver of hope, I will not be releasing the story for that reason (unless as listed above someone wishes to be a true successor to this, honestly mediocre project).Replied before I got to the end. What I have to say to this one is wait until summer regardless and see if you have time. If you do not have time even then... THEN consider handing it over. It is much more likely to stay true to your vision if it is you leading it, no matter how much someone else want's your vision to come fully to life.
Post by: Kagebunji on February 16, 2010, 07:44:50 PM
Post by: Smitson on February 16, 2010, 09:55:39 PM
Post by: Bloodthirster0 on February 17, 2010, 08:07:04 PM
but always remenber,talent is never wasted,even if mercenaries never come back,everything done for it can be used for something else
Post by: Sephirot24 on February 19, 2010, 08:56:59 PM
Take your time, for now forget about Mercenaries. When summer comes, if you still haven't found the time to work on this, you can pass it on.. or if someone really really wants to take care of it now. Working alone on these big projects, that involve almost complete rehauls of the game, story, sprites, mechanics and all that is obvious work for a team, and not for a single person. Maybe if you find time on summer you can have some help with those events?
Also, as always you're too harsh with yourself v.v
Anyways, is good to finally hear from you again and also that you're not leaving the boards.
Post by: MiKeMiTchi on February 21, 2010, 11:54:37 AM
You shouldn't have told us about this, Sir LD.
Post by: SilvasRuin on February 21, 2010, 05:55:16 PM
And priorities generally prioritize food to eat, a roof over one's head, a vehicle, and then whatever bills are required for those, and the well-being of family. If those are somehow threatened, there's not much you can do about other things being neglected.
I think what you truly have a problem with is LD's defeatist attitude. I do too, but what he needs right now is encouragement, not berating, and as I said, if his job, education, or family is somehow in crisis, all he can do is deal with said crisis. We'll just have to wait it out or eventually continue on without him.
Post by: warrioroflight on March 07, 2010, 07:09:20 PM
Post by: ffta707 on March 07, 2010, 09:24:42 PM
Post by: TRC on March 15, 2010, 02:05:51 PM
Post by: Dome on May 16, 2010, 12:19:32 AM
Maybe, It could have been something small (Maybe like...10 fights?) that would fill the gap between Ramza "Running for his life" (Ch1 end) and the start of chapter 2 of the real game
No class-skill modifications
Anyway...it's possible to download the patch that contains everything that has been done in mercenaries?
Post by: LastingDawn on May 16, 2010, 07:18:19 PM
Quote from: "Dome"
Maybe the project was just too big...
Maybe, It could have been something small (Maybe like...10 fights?) that would fill the gap between Ramza "Running for his life" (Ch1 end) and the start of chapter 2 of the real game
No class-skill modifications
Anyway...it's possible to download the patch that contains everything that has been done in mercenaries?
Chapter at a time, the first chapter was only 10 fights (or however many are in normal Chapter 1?) and the Training Demo is only six fights. Yes, in the first post at the very bottom there are links to all the works that had been done on Mercenaries. That is where people can get the sprites and the like as well.
Post by: Kagebunji on May 16, 2010, 07:22:41 PM
Edit: Man, I need to learn to read. Okay, extend ISO is needed. Wich one is the trainig demo and wich one is the CH1 though?
Post by: LastingDawn on May 16, 2010, 07:35:24 PM
Post by: lordwaffles on May 31, 2010, 07:14:56 PM
Post by: ss187 on June 15, 2010, 01:51:00 AM
Quote from: "lordwaffles"
I'm new to this site and I just read through the Mercenaries main info thread. I was growing more excited for this patch the more I read through it even though as I read near the end posts started spacing out. Now that I've read the entire thread and found my way to this one I have to say I hope its finished someday because it really sounds amazing.
haha we are in the exact same boat, i was so looking forward to it. it's totally understandable though....
Post by: bryce_norton on August 01, 2010, 08:15:19 AM
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And priorities generally prioritize food to eat, a roof over one's head, a vehicle, and then whatever bills are required for those, and the well-being of family. If those are somehow threatened, there's not much you can do about other things being neglected.
I think what you truly have a problem with is LD's defeatist attitude. I do too, but what he needs right now is encouragement, not berating, and as I said, if his job, education, or family is somehow in crisis, all he can do is deal with said crisis. We'll just have to wait it out or eventually continue on without him.
I completely agree!
I would never knew about this forum if wasn't because of the video on youtube about mercenaries... Dude! That work can not be wasted! You're going to be very famous if you finish the work.
And i'm with you, if you need something, here I am!
Post by: LastingDawn on August 01, 2010, 05:04:14 PM
Quote from: "bryce_norton"
QuoteAnd priorities generally prioritize food to eat, a roof over one's head, a vehicle, and then whatever bills are required for those, and the well-being of family. If those are somehow threatened, there's not much you can do about other things being neglected.
I think what you truly have a problem with is LD's defeatist attitude. I do too, but what he needs right now is encouragement, not berating, and as I said, if his job, education, or family is somehow in crisis, all he can do is deal with said crisis. We'll just have to wait it out or eventually continue on without him.
I completely agree!
I would never knew about this forum if wasn't because of the video on youtube about mercenaries... Dude! That work can not be wasted! You're going to be very famous if you finish the work.
And i'm with you, if you need something, here I am!
Well thank you Bryce Norton, but things have calmed down a fair amount and I think I can start working on this again, having grown accustomed to the ways of college life. I think I've found a good balance at this point. So if you have any ideas (especially for the Rad/Ramza Unique Skillset ideas) feel free to put your input where you wish.
Post by: mav on August 01, 2010, 06:03:32 PM
Post by: Kagebunji on August 02, 2010, 02:34:43 PM
Post by: LastingDawn on August 02, 2010, 03:45:29 PM
Post by: Kagebunji on August 02, 2010, 04:01:15 PM
Post by: LastingDawn on August 02, 2010, 04:19:15 PM
Post by: Kagebunji on August 02, 2010, 04:35:06 PM
And this could be used for Knight one,
(http://www.ffhacktics.com/sprites/sheet/Guardian.png)
Post by: LastingDawn on August 02, 2010, 08:17:41 PM
Post by: Kagebunji on August 02, 2010, 08:24:22 PM
Post by: ffta707 on August 02, 2010, 09:25:31 PM
Post by: mav on August 03, 2010, 04:34:46 AM
Quote from: "Kagebunji"
Mav, could you volunteer?Hah, sure thing, boss. Right now we have blue, teal, black, green, and red. We need three more. How bout brown, purple, and...I dunno. I believe I can change the cape colors too. This is a good sprite and I think it fits the class very well, so let's get this done quick.
Post by: Kagebunji on August 03, 2010, 11:09:34 AM
Post by: GeneralStrife on August 05, 2010, 02:55:30 AM
Post by: scatttman on August 05, 2010, 03:40:53 AM
Post by: Barren on August 05, 2010, 10:41:08 PM
Post by: LastingDawn on August 06, 2010, 01:06:28 AM
Post by: Gotwald on August 06, 2010, 01:45:42 AM
Edit: you might want to organize things so that the class discussions are in seperate forum, and that the sprites are in another forum... like subforums to keep the clutter down.
Post by: LastingDawn on August 06, 2010, 04:49:17 AM
Post by: ffta707 on August 06, 2010, 04:50:22 AM
Post by: LastingDawn on August 06, 2010, 04:53:28 AM
Post by: scatttman on August 06, 2010, 04:55:12 AM
Post by: LastingDawn on August 06, 2010, 05:03:44 AM
Post by: ffta707 on August 06, 2010, 05:07:17 AM
Post by: DarthPaul on August 11, 2010, 05:31:53 AM
Welcome back Lasting Dawn, may this new dawn be everlasting!
Post by: ffta707 on August 11, 2010, 07:02:34 AM
Post by: SilvasRuin on August 17, 2010, 08:19:28 AM
Post by: TRC on August 18, 2010, 11:01:16 PM
keep up the great work LD
Post by: SolidSnakeDog on August 20, 2010, 01:06:22 AM
Go easyer this time...dont want to see u drop off like last time
Anyway, im looking foward to it. (Like always)
Post by: glasskyut on July 27, 2011, 03:04:45 AM
i already download link at 1st page, but not only ppf file inside, but i don't know what it is... :shock:
it's large file, include your folder2 project (program, sprite, etc) i think ...
when i patch the ppf file, then play it
i can't finish my tutorial, since the game throw out to blank map with no city (i can't go anywhere)
sorry my english bad :oops:
Post by: GeneralStrife on July 27, 2011, 04:38:56 AM
*rushes to notify et*
Post by: glasskyut on July 27, 2011, 04:54:00 AM
what the hell, you can post here?heh?! what wrong man??? :shock:
*rushes to notify et*
...errr.... what about my question ? :cry:
Post by: Eternal on July 27, 2011, 05:27:11 AM
Post by: glasskyut on July 27, 2011, 05:52:31 AM
at least i can download ppf files and play the game like other patch :lol:
anyone can help??
Post by: Cheetah on July 27, 2011, 05:56:05 AM
Post by: GeneralStrife on July 27, 2011, 06:18:18 AM
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Post by: Elric on August 31, 2016, 02:55:10 AM
2) Linking roms is illegal, and we won't be doing that here.
3) There is no version of Mercenaries that can even be played, it was never finished. As if you couldn't tell that being that this thread hasn't been posted in in over 4 years and is in Archives...
4)
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