Growing an idea by Cluster Parable

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made by Cluster Parable for LD34 (COMPO)
--MISSING DLL ERROR: Link on the itch.io webpage to it. Place it on the folder
after installation--
--RTP ERROR: Link on the itch.io to it. Install it too, it's a system created by RPG Maker that allows you to decompress the file or something like that... I ain't any programmer so the description is here (http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/download/additional/run-time-packages)
--ALT+ENTER TO FULL SCREEN--

Growing an idea is my first game. I designed it and created all the art. I'm not a programmer neither a screenwriter neither a graphic designer. I'm just a man that enjoys playing the piano so I think music is the best part.
The source code, artwork and music is located on the folder where you install it.

This is a game that tells the story about an artist that found one day the inspiration and how he managed it. You are the inspiration itself and you two will experiment and discover wich type of art you are. Were you born for that, can you change what you are, or worse, are you even alive?* Don't ask me, I'm just a videogame creator! But ask yourself. Enjoy!

*some or all this questions may not be included on the game.

Ratings

Coolness 62% 3
Overall 2.66 883
Audio 2.96 336
Fun 2.50 853
Graphics 2.41 804
Humor 2.39 465
Innovation 2.86 648
Mood 2.96 475
Theme 2.76 910

Feedback

Dimitri0xFF
14. Dec 2015 路 03:54 UTC
I get the error 'RGSS102J.dll can not be found'.
馃帳 Cluster Parable
14. Dec 2015 路 04:13 UTC
I found same errors on other RPG Maker games on the net and I uploaded the missing dll to the itch.io webpage. I hope now it's playable. Sorry for the incovenience
manabreak
14. Dec 2015 路 06:36 UTC
After I start the LD34.exe, I get a dialog with japanese text all over it. Sorry, but I won't touch that!
Bogden
14. Dec 2015 路 06:44 UTC
RGSS102J.dll can't be found
馃帳 Cluster Parable
14. Dec 2015 路 06:47 UTC
Sorry about that, it's asking where do you want to locate the folders of the game. I don't know why is in japanase and I don't know how to change it, but I have some rates so don't worry about virus or malware.
timtipgames
14. Dec 2015 路 06:58 UTC
I put the DLL into the extracted game folder and at startup I get:
https://gyazo.com/618263336fb756814d49101155303d26
MAnimal
14. Dec 2015 路 07:29 UTC
I have the same problem :/
Tensoplast01
14. Dec 2015 路 07:34 UTC
Doesn't work for me :/
qwetro
14. Dec 2015 路 08:31 UTC
I put the dll in the directory, and now, it says "RGSS-RTP standard not found.". Can't play.
馃帳 Cluster Parable
14. Dec 2015 路 13:58 UTC
Sorry again, my first time uploading a game :(
The RTP is a system that makes the game size smaller (or something like that). I uploaded on my itch.io webpage. The file comes from the RPG Maker Official webpage (http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/download/additional/run-time-packages)
Kakureta
14. Dec 2015 路 22:54 UTC
Rpg maker games arealways a bit wierd for me to play, but I actually liked this one. Not a fan of the graphics though but good job...
馃帳 Cluster Parable
14. Dec 2015 路 23:20 UTC
We users of RPG Maker have few posibilities to create games other than RPG (I got to learn to program)so we usually end doing some sort of crappy games like this hehehe but thanks for the comment :)
About the graphics I have to say that I didn't have that image of them in my mind but I had to use the black filter due to some problems with contrast.
euske
15. Dec 2015 路 09:44 UTC
I think I reached the end. This was an odd game to me. There was probably some message in it, but it wasn't clear. I liked the music.
馃帳 Cluster Parable
15. Dec 2015 路 14:21 UTC
The game shuts down when it ends (if I didn't do anything wrong while programming). The message wasn't clear even for me, the developing was a bit weird. Thanks! I hope the music is good, I did my best!
Krafty
16. Dec 2015 路 08:22 UTC
This game was pretty weird but interesting too. Really abstract. I liked the music, except for the latin track which didn't loop well =O good job!
Dreyan
16. Dec 2015 路 08:36 UTC
Unable to start the game. ):
rzuf
16. Dec 2015 路 08:42 UTC
I went throuh the trouble of downloading all the additional software and it was quite worth it! Your idea is very clever and I love the graphics. I finished it and had a great time. :)
馃帳 Cluster Parable
16. Dec 2015 路 19:27 UTC
Thanks Krafty and rzuf! I'm glad to see that someone's actually enjoying my creation :D
I rushed a bit creating the music part, I wanted to work more on it but I didn't have enough time so that's why it's a littl' crappy.
Graphics were made rushing too but it went better.
To Dreyan: there's two current issues happening to those who don't have RPG Maker installed. You have to download the dll file wich I uploaded to my itch.io page and move it into the installation folder. Then, if it asks for the RTP you've got to install it too. Sorry for all the trouble, it's my first time uploading!
shrapx
17. Dec 2015 路 19:42 UTC
quite a trip.. a little bit of everything, some crazy music along the way, and some feeling in the ending. not bad not bad :3
cubicme
18. Dec 2015 路 03:07 UTC
loved it, I hope you keep playing with you're ideas in video games.
alliel_a
25. Dec 2015 路 11:42 UTC
nice game
kardfogu
04. Jan 2016 路 21:41 UTC
Artistic, more often than not, non-figurative, sometimes even rude, that is the form of truth as far as I'm concerned. Truth is the heart of art itself.

As such, this game as a piece of art - considering the amount of development time - really nailed a couple of things.

Not sure if the art style is intentional or just rushed, but it surely fits the game!

It was a fun experience and I really love your way of thinking!

As a slightly more experienced developer, I can help you if you need some basic ideas in regards of releasing the game.

As for example, RTP can be turned off - or even put into the game folder if you used parts of it - and considering the kit you used to develop, it would be probably better to release the game as a zip package instead of an RPG Maker package.

As for a first entry, I love it, I totally love it, your art style made this game really worth my time!

Keep up the good work!

- Kardfog煤