Fimbulwinter RPG

[Elfsilver Lord]

1. Introduction
2. Storyline
3. Features
4. Dungeons and Area Details
5. Help Wanted

Introduction

Recently, I decided to create yet another attempt of an RPG. This time, I think I have my foundations straight. First off, I think I need to explain what Fimbulwinter is. Fimbulwinter is an English derivative of the ancient Norse Fimblvetr, a harsh winter before the Ragnarok, the Viking's doomsday.

Storyline

In the war-torn world of Farein, three allies fight an onslought of demons. The Trinity, as the elves-dwarves-human alliance calls itself, has been fighting the hordes of demonic foes for generations. When the tides turn on the Trinity due to compromised militaristic leadership, the generals on the Council have been hesitant of using their own commanders in battle. Hiring off mercenaries to replace their military leaders, the Trinity hopes that a set of fresh swords will help them win the war. Now, it is in the hands of the players to make sure that goal is attained.

Features

Fimbulwinter RPG uses several unique features. First off, it uses a battlefield system. By performing quests and missions, you gain Valor points. These Valor points can be spend on items, or used to upgrade your rank. The higher ranking you have means that get higher gold income from the army, and you can control more troops. To control troops, simply take a batallion from one of the outposts. In order to get a lot of Valor, you can control your troops to conquer other command posts. For every additional command post your side controls, you get an extra 50 gold every 5 minutes on your income.

Areas and Screenshots

Troll Dungeon Entrance

This is the entrance to the Ice Troll Dungeon. This dungeon is rated for level 3+, and contains one puzzle, a boss, and a bunch of creeps to train on. The loot for this dungeon is set at green, or rare.

Troll Dungeon Riddle Gate

This is the first puzzle you will encounter in the game. The gate will ask you two riddles. Players must guess by typing -guess Fire, -guess Food, -guess Dog, etc. Once you have answered his two riddles, the gate will open, and you may proceed on your journey.[/box]

 

[Zelda.Alex]

What's a battle field system?
An RPG so what's with controlling troops? Thinking of making it a RPG strategy?

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Its still an Open RPG with the troops. Its sorta a combination of the two.

 

[[K40$]-Spectre]

Nice, I've always liked the idea of Fimbulwinter, great to see it back in a game.

Does this work with squads or individual units (like WCR3)? Also, could you explain the battlefield system a bit more.

 

[Oziris]

any screen shots?

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

I have some of the basic terraining, however terrible it may be. Ill post it up soon.

Updated with screenies from the Troll Dungeon.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Bump. No new updates yet. Ive been swamped with homework, but at least the first screens are there.

 

[[K40$]-Spectre]

The pure white tree and the cave doesn't suit the terrain. I suggest you replace the pure white tree with the green&white tree one, and put a more greeny/snowy cave instead of a dirt one.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Ive been trying to find different trees, and the Cave Entrance is the only texture that I can use. As for the dungeon, I have no choice but then grass or snow (but how does snow get in a cave?), because of the tileset.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Bump.

 

[Gamecrafter_DK]

.... Fimbulwinter is not ancient norweigian... it's more of ancient scandinavian, the vikings used very mixed languages from between the scandinavian countries, and Fimbulwinter was in all of their languages, signaling the start of ragnarok, Fimbulwinter means winter of the wolves. because, coming with the great winter, snow wolves follows. i don't see what this map has to do with fimbulwinter besides all the snow.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Its tied into the plotline. Im writing up the storyboard for this thread soon, if I can get time away from homework.

 

[Velmarshal]

Best of luck with it.

 

[Gamecrafter_DK]

aye, i'm on a RPG roll atm, better catch me, before i get entirely entangled in Ancient lands

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Ive been a bit inactive on the project, so no real updates besides this: the website it up! Im still filling in a bunch of detials, but check it out!

 

[thedeathunterxx]

this map is interesting.

Im a terrainer. the terrain in this is actually decent ( from what i see )

however, an RPG like this needs two things. First it needs an RPG camera =D. an RPG camera creates the best feeling of actually being in a game. I suggest implementing one ( i have a nice map with a VERY smooth RPG camera. and i can give it to you if you would like )

and the Second thing is thattthe terrain isn't detailed enough. If you decide to put in an RPG camera, i can probably terrain some good shit for you, and see if you like it. Even though i am very busy. But i just wanna see this project come to fruction.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

That be great if you could give me the camera.

Just curious, is the camera locked on the unit? I use a bunch of items to minimap ping all the towns, dungeons, etc, and the user needs to be able to scroll over there. If it can't, i can just make it so you can turn it off or something easy like that.

 

[thedeathunterxx]

ya its locked on the character

but i suppose you can fix it up so that you can pan the camera to that area. It is simple.

If you want it, your going to have to have AIM, so that i can give u the map.

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

I don't have AIM, but you could always pastebin it and pm me the link.

 

[thedeathunterxx]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/pastebin.php?id=bx4f9q

there =D

 

[Elfsilver Lord]

Thanks man. Ill have a peek at it soon.

 

[Skore_sM]

Applying for the work

Hello.
I am here to apply for the triggering.
I am very good triggerer. Tho its GUI noone has ever complained about it.
I make great systems. If you want proof of my work just sent me a PM on hive.

*EDIT*: I apologize, but i reconsidered my offer and decided to withdraw it because I don't want to get into Wc3 modding again. Real life rox too much ! <3


~Skore_sM

 

[Rakdos Defiler]

When will a test be ready for this?
The second screeny is horrible in the terrain.
Looking for more doodads, check out utm.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/f267/ultimate-terraining-map-3-0-a-45316/
Yeah could you explain battle system more?

 

[Gyrosphinx]

I can't wait to see this, the concept is great !!!
The terrain is complketely okay, not outstanding, but not lacking either.
keep it up



And by the way:

.... Fimbulwinter is not ancient norweigian... it's more of ancient scandinavian

somewhat, but he said norse, which is the english word for "norrøn" which is the name of all the people of ancient scandinavia, and henceforth the name of the norse language.

 

[FreakyShirley]

How is the progress of your map?

 

[Craka_J]

Sounds like this can evolve into a lovely map/mod but the terrain looks empty and depressing, I'm sorry to say.

 

[moosenoir]

custom blizzard cliffs!
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