Small Chronicles :: Strategy RPG Game by WhiteSponge :: DEV BLOG

[WhiteSponge]

Hey everyone!

I am glad to announce that WhiteSponge (actually it's just me) is currently working on the next game - Small Chronicles!

What kind of game is it exactly?
Defeat monsters! Gain experience! Learn new skills! Acquire items to power up your character! Small Chronicles is where RPG meets strategy planning!

Plan your moves wisely as each wrong move can result in a defeat!

As you progress through the game, you will unlock new worlds, new monsters, new bosses and new power up items!

All of these are in the attempt to help your main character, Kon, save his sister who has been abducted by unknown evil monsters!

Small Chronicles will be available in both English and Japanese for the initial release!

Key Highlights

Ω Unique turn-based gameplay mechanics coupled with RPG elements that have never been seen before

Ω Play in the story mode as Kon or other individualistic characters each with their own unique skill sets and story lines that intertwine with each other

Ω Do battle against your friends or other players in the online league mode

Ω Unlock easter eggs for hidden secrets, characters or new perspective on the story and lore behind Small Chronicles

Ω Acquire unique and powerful equipments that will aid in your quest for dominance in the league mode or your journey in the story mode


Additionally, Duncan McPherson, the sound designer and composer of both Terra Noctis and Spell Sword, is also the music composer for Small Chronicles!


What's the status of the game crafting right now? [Updated May 17th]


Almost done with all the monster skills! While that is going on, I'll like to introduce an one and only Elite monster - The Goblin Elder!



While it isn't as tough as bosses, it is definitely stronger than regular monsters and have multiple skills to complement that! So be careful when u come across one

And as always, more updates coming soon!

P.S - more elite monsters coming soon?



What's next in line? [Updated May 17th]

New skills for the new monsters coming up!


Questions asked
Please feel free to ask questions or share opinions as it is also a learning journey for me too. I will consolidate the questions asked (and my reply to them) here so everyone can view them easily


Finally
Follow @WhiteSponge on Twitter or WhiteSponge at Facebook for up to the minute updates on Small Chronicles!

I will also update this thread regularly with Small Chronicles' development and design progress!

And if you're interested in the iPad version, check this thread out http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=171479

For now, check out this new sneak snippet for Small Chronicles!


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[KevinS]

It looks really cool! I especially like your art style from the teaser trailer.

[WhiteSponge]

Originally Posted by KevinS

It looks really cool! I especially like your art style from the teaser trailer.

Thanks! I'm glad that you like it !

[WhiteSponge]

[Update - August 29th]
Hey everyone here's another update on the progress of Small Chronicles!

Currently there is heavy focus on the skills system of Small Chronicles. The skills learning and points system has been completed.

Skills in Small Chronicles are mainly divided into active (left half of the skills) and passive (right half) skills.



At the moment, the animations for the various active skills and the unique mechanisms behind the various skills are being crafted.


What's next in line?
Once the animations and mechanisms for the skills are done, the next step of crafting Small Chronicles will definitely be the implementation of items that your character(s) can equip to power up!

This is all in the name of creating a fun experience for anyone playing Small Chronicles!

[KevinS]

Originally Posted by WhiteSponge

Woah, that looks really awesome! :O I didn't think that this game would have such an advanced skill system. Good luck on implementing items.

[WhiteSponge]

Originally Posted by KevinS

Woah, that looks really awesome! :O I didn't think that this game would have such an advanced skill system. Good luck on implementing items.

hahaha thanks! Yea that is part of the RPG aspect of it

Thanks for the continuous support Kelvin!

[WhiteSponge]

[Update August 31st]

Some of the skills for the main character, Kon, has been done. So I created a short video log to showcase some of them.


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Please feel free to comment and give your opinions on the game or video as I'm always looking for ways to improve

Thanks a lot!

[WhiteSponge]

[Update 1st September]

Just a screenshot from the video showing one of the skills

[WhiteSponge]

[Update September 4th]



Most of the active skills have been completed. The mechanism and animation for them are done and looking great!

What you saw above is the result of an active skill called Charge which stuns the target for a turn!

The remaining skills are mostly passive ones which adds a new dimension of fun into Small Chronicles!


[What's next?]

Implement items that your character will be able to use or equip!


[Lastly]
And as always, please feel free to give me your opinions or how I can better improve the game!

Thanks!

[WhiteSponge]

Originally Posted by xnzeru

Hey the game looks great! Looking forward to more of your updates!

Glad that you like it!

Will be posting another update soon on the progress of the game