Fragments [Early Development]

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An RPG Maker XP Game under development.

** Note: This game as only been in development for around 2-3 days. Please give us some time before asking for screenshots, as we are making our graphics custom.

Title: Fragments
Genre: Action-Adventure/Paranormal
Rating: N/A
Developer: White Circle Studios (A fraction of the team, anyway.)
Release date TBA (In basically pre-development.)

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Story

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Death is not the end....

In the world between, a soul's elements of purity and darkness are divided and sent to the eternal resting places by a natural process. The goodness flows into the heavens, becoming the beings one call Angels. The evil portions are cast into the pit where they become the beings widely known as Demons. These Angels and Demons maintain the balance and order of the Human world.

However, things are not always so simple. At times the process of splitting souls malfunctions, causing the new being to retain some of the human properties. These individuals become hollow shells of their former selves and reside in the in-between purgatory world. Angels that retain some human properties transform into creatures called Kourin, and Demons who do the same are labeled as Makka.

Consequently, these spirits cause a severe imbalance in the world in-between, and sometimes influence or interrupt a dead soul's splitting process. When a Kourin or Makka interfere in the division, it is called Fragmenting. The result of Fragmenting are dead humans who's memories and soul shards are shattered and spread about Purgatory. These humans are called Fragments, and live in civilizations within the Purgatory. Fragments are sometimes called "ghosts" by those in the Human world, as Fragments can often influence reality in the realm of the living.

If a Fragment has enough determination, he or she can collect the pieces of themselves that are scattered about and earn another chance at live through the process of Reincarnation. However, most Fragments retain no recollection of their former lives and so eke out their existence in the Purgatory for eternity.

In the game Fragments, you will play as a cast of characters who seek their second chance at a life among the living. Though this is the surface plot, sub-plots will develop as the game progresses, throwing the entire cast into an unforgettable journey that transcends life and death.

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Characters

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IBARA

Gender: Male
Age: 20
Height: 166 cm
Weight: 60 kg

Ibara is the main character of Fragments. After his fragmentation he has held onto a grudge against all Kourin and Makka, making it his point of living to slay those who interrupt the dividing process. Unlike most others of his kind, Ibara has very strong flashbacks of his former life which drives him to seek a second chance via reincarnation. His soul resonates to his missing pieces so that he can find them easily. In personality, Ibara can be quite rude and standoffish towards others. He also possesses a terrible temper and can be moody. However, he has a strong sense of justice and a will to protect others from harm, making him a good ally. Because he is easily provoked, Ibara sometimes rushes into dangerous situations without considering the consequences. He also believes that hard work earns a living. He is quite demanding of others and even more demanding of himself. Ibara never stays in one place for too long, preferring to keep on the move at all times. This makes him perfect for a daring adventure.

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MIN

Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 144 cm
Weight: 37 kg

Don't let her cute appearance fool you! Min has a sharp attitude that is twice the size of her small, lithe body. Being short and agile has its perks: Min is a self-trained thief and pickpocket. She knows how to fib her way out of trouble and uses her childlike charm to avoid danger though she is capable of defending herself in battle. While she often gives into her selfish, demanding ways, Min's true self is just a lost girl in need of a few friends. However, not even Ibara will trust her as far as he can throw her.

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Coming next.

Notarou and Suzu, the remaining party members. Stay tuned.

ENEMIES

KOURIN are angel-like beings that are the result of an Angel retaining some human properties as a result of a malfunction in the dividing process. They despise the Makka and are at a constant war with them, although they share some of the same ideals in wanting to create Fragments. Kourin want to fill the Purgatory world with Fragments in order to start a new Earth that is under their direct control. These beings are one of the causes of Soul Fragmentation. Kourin work under a single faction (and are supposedly part of a single mind), and those who oppose and are of Kourin race are dealt with in harsh punishment or even death.

MAKKA are the counterparts to Kourin in that they are demons who retained human properties. They are typically violent in nature and prefer to work in smaller groups called Legions, as opposed to Kourin who work as a single body altogether. The purpose for their Fragmenting souls is completely based on survival, as the energy and power they receive in the process keeps them alive. They're not outside of eating the remainders of Fragments left over, though, if they are unstable enough. Makka can sometimes crave more power than what they need to sustain themselves.

>> In the game, each of the four characters will be able to transform themselves by some means (under planning) into Kourin or Makka forms with enhanced capabilities.

Both Kourin and Makka are considered dangerous beings who severely upset the balance between the worlds. Fragments, although a result of these, sometimes have the ability to 'PURGE' Kourin and Makka, splitting the human parts from them and sending them to the correct locations. It is unknown why or how Kourin and Makka came into being (why the malfunction took place) or what determines if a Fragment can purge them. More details on these and other systems will be available soon as we plan and knock out the rough edges.

Planned Features

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* Completely original graphics and music/sound effects.
* An engaging story with sub-quests and multiple endings to achieve.
* Enthralling battle system with transformations and co-operative techniques.
* Crafting items in various ways to enhance the party.
* Dazzling cutscenes filled with original artwork and animations.
* Extensive amounts of dialogue with voices.
* More to come.

A more in depth view to some skills.

A. Battle Skills - The skills use up a Fragment’s Soul Power which is what they use to perform these skills. There are three types of skills.

- Physical Skills. A Fragment uses his Soul Power to enhance physical capabilities. This might let him attack with a flurry of strikes or some other physical performing art.

- Mental Skills. A Fragment uses his Soul Power to modify the awareness of others. This includes skills such as status boosting or lowering or switching. It alters the state of mind of a character rather than harms or defends for life points.

- Spirit Skills. A Fragment uses his Soul Power to manifest as bursts of energy that can affect his surroundings. This is the game’s “magic.” It is either offensive or constructive. It can damage or heal. Spirit Skills have elemental properties.

B. Co-Operative Skills. I think we should call this ‘Resonance’. When two Fragments are within range of each other’s spiritual states, they resonate and can combine Soul Power to attack an enemy together.

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Sneak Peeks

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The beginning of the battle GUI.



The current status of our custom window skin.



The current progress on Suzu's portrait.



Testing out environment styles.

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The Team

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FragmentRonan - Project Leader, Programmer, Sprite Artist
[S.O.U.L.] - 2D Concept artist
Ugaki - Writer, Support Artist
Nightmare Nadia - Composer, Sound Designer

Comments, questions, criticisms, and feedback welcome.