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General Discussion / Re: Xenogears
« on: November 13, 2019, 02:50:46 pm »
I feel like there's a lot of made up lore around that game. I had always heard that it was originally going to be Final Fantasy VII, but was then deemed to be too dark for a main line Final Fantasy. I don't know if that's true or not, but that's what I had always heard.
I've never actually played the game. I know it has a lot of praise around it, but when I tried to pick it up a last year it just couldn't keep my interest. That could partly be because I just wasn't in the mood, but none the less... I should really try to go back and play it.
I've never actually played the game. I know it has a lot of praise around it, but when I tried to pick it up a last year it just couldn't keep my interest. That could partly be because I just wasn't in the mood, but none the less... I should really try to go back and play it.
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Chrono / Gameplay Casual Discussion / Re: Chrono Cross Perfect File
« on: October 14, 2019, 02:07:14 pm »
It seems to me that you'll need to make some sort of spread sheet to keep everything straight. There are quite a few branching points that could result in a dozen or so saves... sounds like a headache! haha Best of luck!
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Kajar Laboratories / Re: Project Valenguard: A retro MMO with a Chrono Trigger live action Tech combat!
« on: September 17, 2019, 06:56:16 pm »
Argh! Nothing makes me feel more like an old man then discord. 
I can't figure it out to save my life...
CptOvaltine#5574
I can't figure it out to save my life...CptOvaltine#5574
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Kajar Laboratories / Re: Project Valenguard: A retro MMO with a Chrono Trigger live action Tech combat!
« on: September 15, 2019, 11:19:53 pm »
Happy to chat through Discord, however I'm to dumb to figure out how to dm someone not on my friends list... 
If you would like to send me a message through Discord I'm happy to chat there, or I can send you an e-mail if you'd like.
Discord: CptOvaltine
If you would like to send me a message through Discord I'm happy to chat there, or I can send you an e-mail if you'd like.Discord: CptOvaltine
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Kajar Laboratories / Re: Project Valenguard: A retro MMO with a Chrono Trigger live action Tech combat!
« on: September 09, 2019, 01:40:33 am »Everything is looking great! Obviously one of Triggers selling points is the OST. What kind of music do you have planned for the game?
That's a good question. I have done a lot of research on this particular topic. Their are several different approaches to bringing music into a game.
Some are..
Let the music in your head inspire the graphics and the game writing
Let the graphics of the game establish a mood and create music to match/enhance the mood
Since I am not a musician it is difficult to think of a piece of music first, then create an atmosphere around it that ties into it. So I will take the later approach and build environments and then have someone compose music to enhance the mood of the environment.
However, if I had a piece of music first, then I could imagine a setting and create around it.
So it is kinda difficult topic to manage because it is very important. I have been in touch with a few musicians and prices for original composed music is pretty expensive. On the low side, I have been quoted $500 USD a minute. Because of these prices, I have to create the environment first, then request composition.
That is where I am currently at, but I am confident that no matter what way music comes into the game, that all of it will be original, and all of it will serve a purpose. Create and establish a mood, invoke emotion, and suck the player into the experience. That is my goal!
I get what you are saying, and you're not wrong....music is one of the more expensive areas of media, but it's also one of the most important. Often times people won't always remember the soundtrack, but they almost always remember how it makes them feel. It's a huge part of story telling, and can definitely influence how you feel during important events down to simple ambiance.
What kind of music are you interested in for the project? I'm an orchestral composer if you're interested in that kind of music, it would be interesting to talk about your vision for the project.
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Chrono / Gameplay Casual Discussion / Re: Chrono Cross Perfect File
« on: September 05, 2019, 03:54:44 am »
I can't really help with any of those questions...since I have no idea! haha
But I do want to cheer you on and share in the excitement! I love this game, and it always puts a grin on my face to see someone else enjoying it.
But I do want to cheer you on and share in the excitement! I love this game, and it always puts a grin on my face to see someone else enjoying it.
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Kajar Laboratories / Re: Project Valenguard: A retro MMO with a Chrono Trigger live action Tech combat!
« on: September 05, 2019, 03:51:56 am »
Everything is looking great! Obviously one of Triggers selling points is the OST. What kind of music do you have planned for the game?
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Chrono News / Re: Happy Birthday Chrono Trigger! ~ The Release of Chrono Trigger Plus 2.0
« on: August 27, 2019, 06:54:45 pm »
Happy Birthday, CT. Wish I had time to play this hack, but my backlog is growing larger then my mountain of unfinished work. haha
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Chrono News / Re: Cross Symphonic - A 20th Anniversary Symphonic Tribute
« on: August 15, 2019, 08:14:52 pm »Things are much better now. I’ve been working for 2 weeks now already as I landed a job as soon as I got here and I just put money down on an apartment; I move in the next 3-5 weeks! I can’t wait!
That is incredibly helpful! If I can I may order more than one medium. I have a record player I would love to try out! (I inherited it from my father and I haven’t had the chance to try it out...YET!) Thank you for the information!
That's awesome!
And yes, it's completely possible to order more then one medium if you like. I'm working on the vinyl stuff now. I think both the CD and vinyl are going to be something special!
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Kajar Laboratories / Re: Project Valenguard: A retro MMO with a Chrono Trigger live action Tech combat!
« on: August 15, 2019, 08:12:14 pm »Alright guys, its been awhile since I have posted here. Want to give all of you an update.
Today I just signed a contract with a pixel artist to begin work on improving the graphics and getting us something a lot closer in detail to Chrono Trigger and FF 3. Not only that I am in contact with some musicians to create/compose original music for the game. Once I have the new graphics for the world and new character graphics, I will being building the world and hopefully get to the tech system soon. It has taken several months to figure out how to make that system work on multiplayer and to keep it challenging and engaging, but I think I found a sweet spot in functionality to make it all work out.
I will update you guys again soon when their is something cool to show off.
Looking forward to seeing (and hearing) where this all goes!
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Chrono News / Re: Cross Symphonic - A 20th Anniversary Symphonic Tribute
« on: August 09, 2019, 10:06:39 pm »
Hey, sorry to take so long to get back to you, also I'm sorry to hear that life is stressful! I hope that things are looking up!
As to your questions; the money comes out once I lock the order unless you pay through paypal - then it comes out instantly. I usually try to lock them quickly as to not surprise people down the road, but it sometimes takes a week or so.
I'm hoping to have CDs and posters shipped out so that they arrive by the November 17th release date, but there are a few delays popping up that might push the physical rewards back a few weeks. The digital is still set to launch on the 17th.
If you're interested in the vinyl, that isn't expected to ship until around February 2020.
Hope that helps!
As to your questions; the money comes out once I lock the order unless you pay through paypal - then it comes out instantly. I usually try to lock them quickly as to not surprise people down the road, but it sometimes takes a week or so.
I'm hoping to have CDs and posters shipped out so that they arrive by the November 17th release date, but there are a few delays popping up that might push the physical rewards back a few weeks. The digital is still set to launch on the 17th.
If you're interested in the vinyl, that isn't expected to ship until around February 2020.
Hope that helps!
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News Submissions / Re: Chrono Orchestral Arrangement Box Set
« on: July 30, 2019, 01:40:30 am »
Hey! This is finally available in the US! I posted about this when they first announced it, but at the time it was a Japan exclusive.
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Chrono News / Re: Topic: The Race Against Time V - 24h Chrono Trigger Marathon Livestream
« on: July 25, 2019, 04:10:26 pm »
These guys reached out to me on Kickstarter. I love the idea and want to help support. Cross Symphonic is going to donate a few rewards to their cause.
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News Submissions / Chrono Cross/Trigger orchestral album (Official)
« on: July 05, 2019, 03:06:43 pm »
I haven't seen anyone talk about this, but apparently Square is releasing a new set of orchestral albums for Cross and Trigger.
It's unclear to me if these will be new arrangements or if they will just be re-recordings of previous arrangements. It doesn't look like Mitsuda is arranging them, but he is "supervising"...whatever that means.
It looks like 20 tracks between all three discs and looks to be a Japan exclusive at this point.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCrystallis/posts/2866932290015050
It's unclear to me if these will be new arrangements or if they will just be re-recordings of previous arrangements. It doesn't look like Mitsuda is arranging them, but he is "supervising"...whatever that means.
It looks like 20 tracks between all three discs and looks to be a Japan exclusive at this point.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCrystallis/posts/2866932290015050
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News Submissions / Re: Chrono Cross Original Soundtrack Revival Disc
« on: July 05, 2019, 03:01:24 pm »
That's a pretty hefty price for something that I don't think is going to be all that different from the original...