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The Azure Raven (Name change?)

03-26-2009, 09:24 AM#1
Wolfe Orscythe
Good evening wc3c. For the past few months I've been contemplating on making an RPG, however my skills in triggering and terraining are hopeless. First I will give you a basic outline of the story before I go on any further about things that I am hoping (sigh) the RPG will have...

Shadow never has consumed us, nor will it ever, unless the light consumes itself...
In a land only nine hundred and forty-five years old, two celestial bodies oversaw that the world was safe. One of the mystical entities was the powerful Estallah, a beautiful maiden who ruled over the elements - and could harness them to her own divine will - and the sprawling creatures of the world. The second was Fenria. Fenria was a fierce temptress and in some lore, a vampire. Her domain was of law and the justice that was followed when her rule was defied. Not only did her quest for unformidable justice dominate her, but the wild arcane magicks that spiralled in her bloodstream.

All was quiet, all was silent, all was in harmony until the Orc Warden Jae'shaktr and his band were slaughtered and the demon Osilith - along with his brothers - were freed by an unknown force. Osilith and his brothers fled from the scene and were met by their savior and in an instant, the world was thrown into chaos and panic...

Yeah, yeah I know. The classic "OMG, it is the end of the world!" storyline. But I like that sort of storyline. Of course, there will be twists and turns as you progress.

What I Need!
I need two things:
Firstly, I need a terrainer. Someone who can create a brilliant atmosphere and really capture players' and keep them intriqued. I know, I'm aiming a bit high here, but I like these good RPG terrain. If you want to apply, please provide some proof that and any experience you may have.

I also need a triggerer. Someone who has experience and can code in JASS or vJASS. You need to be able to make spells also and be able to create sure-fire systems that have no leaks whatsoever. If you want, you can just apply to be a spellmaker. You will require to provide proof if so.

I will be doing a variety of things such as the Object Editor, NPCs, balancing, aesthetics, lorewriting and coming up with a variety of concepts and ideas for the benefit of this RPG.

Hopeful Features
- A clear and open environment that captures your attention. But not for long, for danger lurks at every corner...
- Bosses that prove to be a challenge. Not only spells, but phases that challenge you and your allies.
- A variety of professions including eight main-professions and eight-gathering professions.
- Quests that aren't idiotic. They are an actual challenge with different themes and valuable rewards that can sometimes prove handy in late-game.
- An arena where you can gamble on petty mercenaries or engage in team-on-team or solo combat.
- 12 very detailed and balanced heroes that each have a role and complete each other.
- Mystical dungeons that require teamwork and strategy; including mini-bosses.
- Seven worthy regions and one secret region.
- Each hero will be different and a completely different sub-hero panel than other RPGs.
- Combat proficiencies and feats that will aid you in your gameplay.
- A variety of items that can be dropped or bought.
- More to come... I guess.

Just a pre-warning: I am ambitious when something is stuck in my head.
Just another pre-warning: The map will come in two. Meaning, two maps. The first will include the first five regions and the second the other three. I believe this will make room for more detail, etc. Any ideas are also welcome.
03-26-2009, 02:28 PM#2
Kino
What happened to LoTH?

or is this just that renamed?
03-26-2009, 02:30 PM#3
Captain Griffen
SP / MP?
03-27-2009, 01:59 AM#4
Wolfe Orscythe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Griffen
SP / MP?
What? o.O

And to Kinor,
Yes. Name change.
03-27-2009, 02:50 AM#5
Captain Griffen
Single or multiplayer?
03-27-2009, 09:09 AM#6
Wolfe Orscythe
Multiplayer, definately. Which is why I want two maps. So that more detail can be inserted into both maps. I've been thinking about heroes, and I don't want them to be original (like Warrior, Mage, Archer) etc. They should fit into the storyline or lore somehow, which is what I am trying to do now. I have an idea for a hero that I will just briefly share now.

The Twilight Sorceress
The Twilight Sorceress has a quirk that defines her from the rest of the heroes. The player controlling her has two paths to follow. These paths are pacifism and anarchy. At level 1 through to level 50, the Twilight Sorceress will be adept in eleven spells. One is an innate passive and the other 10 are divided into the two paths. After level 50, the player must choose whether they wish to be an anarchist or pacifist and receive the other five spells for their designated path to complete the set.
Being an anarchist includes forbidden magicks that defy the laws of the Oracle and obliterate those who stand in her way:
- Evocation: The magick of manipulating sudden energies and using them against others.
- Necromancy: The magick of summoning creatures beyond the grave.
- Illusionary: The magick of tricking, deceiving and hiding.
Being a pacifist includes holy magicks that support allies in their times of strife. These abilities also include the bond or a familiar:
- Abjuration: The magick of shielding self or others and aiding them in the battlefield.
- Conjuration: The magick of summoning familiars and companions.
- Divination: The magick of witnessing the future and being able to stop it.
The Twilight Sorceress has no class-specific feats. She, however, is able to conjure a familiar equip with three abilities of their own.

Also, for the secret region, I've decided, will be a replay of the events that occured in that region during the genocide of Fenria's "sinners". So rather than players doing quests to help that region (because it is literally beyond repair), they will be taken through time and will really get to experience the intensity of Fenria, Osilith and the Sisterhood (Fenria's secret order).

Still waiting for any people who wish to join...