Eselo - Out of the woods and into your forums. .
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Who?Our team is of a small number.
Myself, Vigur.
Vaughand, who probably doesn't even know he's still in the works.
Descus.
Marshall.
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What?Eselo is a project that has been in the works for a while. It's design was based around the realization that we can make Eselo as unique as we like because we are not here to target the masses. Having this in mind, Eselo was/is being designed to bring a feeling of a true RPG in combination with an online experience. On top of that, still knowing that we have the ability to target whatever audience we would like, it is much more elaborate in its design. Some might interchange elaborate with more difficult, as I could agree to that myself. It's not a cake-walk similar to the majority of these sandbox engine-produced games. A serious aspect in such a leisure form of ORPG creation? Yes. Because I did not find my effort, nor my team's effort, leisure. I hate to be so general, but any exacts may ruin the experience.
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Why?I decided to start the project here after several engines in the past have failed me. I obviously was able to carry over my ideas, so getting a start here was not too difficult.
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When?Eselo still has much work to go. Although, we have made an immense amount of progress thus far. Such as the GUI, so close to finished. Tiles/Sprites completed. Content/design always growing, but foundation is by far finished. Etc. I do not have an estimated time of release.
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In-Game PreviewI'll try to give a brief amount of commentary with each screenshot.
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The oh-so Alluring Poster
It's trying to encourage nearby villagers to settle uncharted lands. We try to add some small bits of humor throughout the game.
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Jungle
The danger begins. Nobody is safe in the jungle, or beyond. And 99% of Eselo lies in the 'beyond.'
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The Journey
A friendly boat ride through treacherous storms.
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Forest
The forests have much hidden within them.
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Broken Bridge
A broken bridge? Who will ever repair it to find what lies on the other side?
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Cave
Don't get lost. And careful where you step...
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GUI
The GUI is nearly finished! A few more details to be finished.
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Update 1 [6/22/08]
**************************************************Pieces are coming together! Music and NPCs were finally finished being compiled/pixeled. Although let it be noted, not all sprites are finished in their variations for the paper-dolling effect.
Here are a few examples of some of the sprites, friends and enemies alike:
We're having a blast.
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Update 2 [8/01/08]
**************************************************Progress is going well. I will post a few screenshots.
The actual post is in regards to Eselo looking for a strong-willed, talented web designer. Please have experience if you are to reply. No templates - Photoshop Experience - HTML Knowledge, PHP a plus. You will also be setting up the forums.
I am also looking for someone who can do item ripping / alterations without much guidance. You will have to match the environment of the game so that things blend well. I already basically have a matching set, but you will be ripping these and making alterations / customs by mixing them or reproducing the style.
Thank you. Private messages accepted!
The Falls
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One wrong step could... well depends on the height - but it would hurt.
The Gate
Beyond this gate, there are no limitations to Player versus Player combat.
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Update 3 [8/11/08]
**************************************************http://www.playeselo.com or
http://www.operagn.co.nrThe Eselo website and forums are up! Big news for Eselo.
It is still all very much in the works, but the forums should be functioning.
More specific detailed updates will be provided there.
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Update 4 [8/16/08]
**************************************************GUI is -completely- done.
Also - for any chance at assisting us with internal testing, you will have to be registered on the forums.
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All feedback is welcome.
Please ask questions, I would like to give out any information that I can, as long as I don't deem that the answer would be leaking information on a specific, unique-to-Eselo feature.
