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[SirShadowdeath]

What's up people. I am SirShadowdeath, a coder and game/software developer. It's been awhile since I last made a game, and I'm getting bored with my current projects, so I decided to start a new project. Before you continue on to say a "Pony RPG is a generic overused idea", listen to the gameplay and aspects of gameplay.
(Note: Game development will be slow, as I am also working on like 2 books and 2 fanfictions)
(Note: Gameplay is Final Fantasy 3 overworld, third person style. Graphics are pixeled like the original FF games.)

Introduction:
You start off by customizing you pony. You choose you name, mane style, gender, type (unicorn, earth, etc.), and colors. You then take a short quiz determining your cutiemark. The quiz also affects reactions of certain ponies to you. Once this is done, you are plunged in Ponyville as the "New Pony in Town."

Gameplay:
The gamplay is pretty much quest-based free roam rpg based. You can talk to other ponies, take quests, go on journies, explore Equestria, and meet friends and enemies.

Gameplay (Conceptual);
Your pony always has an overall reputation which can be increased by doing quests or by attending events or making descisions. Depending on descisions, reputation may lower as well. There is also "sub-reputation" which is smaller reputation between groups of ponies or towns. Here's the list of sub-reps's:
-Mane 6
-Ponyville (General)
-Appleloosa (General)
-Canterlot (General)
-Cloudsdale (General)
-Cutiemark Crusaders
-Princess Celestia
Each reputation (including overall) has its benefits and consequences for being high and low.

Here's the idea for stats/armour/levels.
The stats are fAirly genefic RPG stats that rely on you class (pony type).
-Earth Pony (High Strength, fair speed, no magic)
-Unicorn (High magic, low strength and speed)
-Pegasus (High Speed, fair strength, no magic)
Since only unicorns can use magic, the magic stat is replaced by the skill stat fot pegasi and warth ponies. Here are the stats as well.
-Strength: Controls attack power
-Speed: Controls attack order, attack speed
-Magic/Skill: Controls effiency of skills and magic
-Wisdom: Neutral stat needed for defense.
-Harmony: Special stat that increases alongside Rep and Party members. Controls special attack power.
Now for armour. Armour is typical pony attire. (saddles, hoof covers, dresses, hats, etc). They can be for stats or just for looks.

Next is the idea for combat.
Battle is simple, rpg, side view battle.
When a pony is defeated, he/she is KO'd. Not killed. Same withe enemies.

Next is party members/recruitable character.
Twilight Sparkle: Great Magic, Wisdom. Able to use much more powerful magic than any other pony.
Rainbow Dash: Extreme Speed, good attack. Best speed in the game. "Sonic Rainboom" skill.
Rarity: Able to use items on the whole party at once. Fair Magic.
Applejack: Great attack and speed. Apple to use good, offensive skills.
Fluttershy: High HP, but very weak. Able to use items with double the effect. (Apple heals 30 HP. She can heal 60 HP)
Pinkie Pie: Fairly weak, but unlogical, amazing skills.
Derpy Hooves: Well rounded.
Dr. Whooves: Well rounded.
(Derpy and the doctor both have epic special abilities which shall remain a secret).
A team can have 3 other members excluding you. Other members must be swapped out.
(More team members coming soon)

Lastly, I give you the beneficial gameplay aspects. This game will also allow you to forge advanced friendships with ponies, and even get a home to live in which can be decorated. You can also do side events instead of quests, like farming and baking.

P.s. I'll reorganize and uodate this post very often, so keep checking back!

P.s.s. This will feature mostly every known main and backgrouns pony from MLP. If you would like to have your OC included, please post here with this template.
(Name:
Picture/Description:
Interests:
Cutie Mark:
Relations/Friendships:
Home/Location:
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge:
Character Events?: (Shop, Quest, Etc)

P.s.s.s. I am recruiting two artists right now and one music composer. Please message me if you would be interested in joining.

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

Somethin' I always found ta' draw me into those games was good character development. If I'd be part of a demographic you'd like to see following your game, I'd like to encourage the presence of strong dialogue and both out-of-party and in-party conversation between the protagonist and NPCs. If you're gonna' create a world- it's a strong choice to really make it a world that we can feel like we're a part of. Making friends and enemies, actually feeling obligated by your good will to finish that sidequest- business like that. =]

[SirShadowdeath]

That's exactly what I was going for a staple of the gameplay basis.

[Neoniie]

Hmm...I'm liking this idea so far and, though I can't art or music, I'll probably watch the development closely. I like the idea of an open world RPG, as they are my favourite, and definately like the side events option. It makes the world breath more, y'know?

Anyway, enough rambling. OC inclusion you say? Well, if you are in need of a crazy scientist, Flux is your unicorn!

Name: Quantum Flux
Picture/Description:
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Interests: SCIENCE!, reading, learning in general
Cutie Mark:
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{This is probably a bit complicated, so simplified, it could be three dots (red, green, and blue) with a dot between each}
Relations/Friendships:  None with the Mane 6, but I suppose she could be on good terms with Miss Twilight. She has some RP friends and a coltfriend as well, but I guess you'd need them in the game for that to be important.
Home/Location: Canterlot/The basement room of a clock tower
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge: Um...I don't really know. I suppose some suggestions could be:
When first met: Hm...an impressive specimen. Would you mind terribly to stick around for a quick experiment?
Quest Giving Dialogue: Oh, impeccable timing. I have a small favour to enquire about...
Idle Dialogue: That explosion last week? Oh, we're quite recovered, thank you.
Alt. Idle Dialogue:  ...where did I put that corrosive acid again?
idk, that sort of thing.
Character Events?: Probably fetch quests involving obscure potion ingredients or chemicals. Maybe something along the lines of a potions shop? (A potion shop of SCIENCE, of course)

[SirShadowdeath]

Thanks for the OC!
Added to the list for NPC's.

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

I'll probably take the liberty o' putting up an OC thing for your reading pleasure- but in a bit. 'Fore bed. Hour or so.

[SirShadowdeath]

Thanks! I'll need all the OC's I can get to really make the game go in depth!

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

Heheh. This is really cool, mate. Let me go as far as to say that.

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

Name: Gritty Bones, or just "Bones".
Picture/Description: (( Beakbreak scrapyard protection plating is optional- he can always have it edited off. ))


A young pony with dreams and ambitions far beyond his league and capabilities- but not too far to have him give up. Character behaviours are inspired by a punk-rock styling (not rude, but reclusive attitude- spiked mohawk, piercings, all the like), and whilst portrayals of his occupations vary in what I've used him in- it's usually been along the lines of scrapyard or warehouse workers, low-quality vendors, or types of miners; something that would suggest he changes jobs a lot, or is never quite happy with his current situation.

Interests: The REA, strength and honor, recognition of spirit and ancestry.
Cutie Mark: A gear with tapering ends, to match along with his proletarian nature.

Spoiler

Relations/Friendships: He does not know anyone where your game will largely be set, but a handful of scrapyard workers in the dingy city of Beakbreak to the west might recognize his name. However, not much will probably come of this- even if you do decide to include the city.

Home/Location: Originally Beakbreak, but began emigrating with hopes to end up in Canterlot. At the moment, as I could imagine him in-game, he's at the wreck of a carriage that he's temporarily converted to an equipment shop after it broke down somewhere in the Everfree. I imagine the image of him would be resting his elbow on the makeshift counter, his head on his hoof with a bored expression. Possibly asleep until you speak to him- if it's not too hard to code that.

Ideas for your character's ingame dialogue:
Idle: "....Zzzz......Zzzz...."
Using shop: "Oi.... Eh.... Huh? Oh. Aye, take a look, if ya' like. I got some stuff I gathered 'round the bushes.... Might as well make some bloody cash so long as I'm stuck 'ere..."
Selling: "What'cha got?"
Buying: "Have a look."
Sold/Bought Item: "Thank ya'. Need somethin' else?"
Leaving: "Aye, well.... Hm.... Don't get eaten..."


Character Events?:  An equipment shop in the Everfree- a place relatively further from settlements for you to buy and sell items, for convenience.

[Phil the Time Wizard]

This sounds pretty cool. Sounds like a lot of work, but I'd definitely play it if you do get it done.

Here's a couple of my OCs you could use if you wish.

(Name: Radiant Steel
Picture/Description: Request_RadiantSteel.png
Interests: sweets, small animals, magic
Cutie Mark: A silver and black shield with a gold stripe
Relations/Friendships: Idolizes and admires Princess Celesita, who she has sworn her life to protect. Respects Luna too, but to a lesser extent. The princesses don't know her from any other guard though. Slightly jealous of Twilight.
Home/Location: She's a guard at Canterlot Castle. Typically stationed outside the castle.
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge:
Idle:  "I will protect the Princess with my life!"
Alt: "A guard's duty is never through."
Quest: "*sigh* What...? Oh... I was just thinking about this (insert item) I heard about..."
Quest completed: "What? For me? I don't know how to thank you..."

Character Events?: fetch quests probably. She's a guard who often has to work very late or difficult hours. She might send the player on quests for various items such as caffeinated drinksto help her stay awake, specialty sweets she misses out on trying during the day or other various items. Probably in exchange for items/equipment from the castle.


Name: Lady Luck
Picture/Description: ladyluck.png
Interests: money, shady deals/gambling, kids
Cutie Mark: A golden playing card spade
Relations/Friendships: Doesn't know any of the cast ponies personally. Despises the Appleloosa law, and stiff law abiding types in general.
Home/Location: A shady western outlaw, gambler and conmare. Hangs around the Appleloosa tavern. Or alternatively shows up in different locations throughout the western region.
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge:
Idle:  "What do you think you're lookin' at?"
Shop: "You look like the sharp sort. Wanna cut a deal? I have items you ain't gonna find nowhere else."
Exit shop: "Remember, I don't take nothin' back. You bought, it's yours."

Character Events?: Unless you want to code mini-games (if you do, she could definitely challenge the player to games of chance), I'm thinking she'd sell mystery items to the player. These would be items where the player would not know how good they are until they've already bought them. Sometimes it'd be a good deal, more often it's a rip off. Something like that.

I have a bunch more OCs (like 11 or 12 total) if you're in need of more. Just ask. I think most of mine could adapt pretty well to NPCs for an RPG.

[SirShadowdeath]

Thanks for the OC's!

[ThunderFlash]

Shut up and take my bits. All of them. Now. I would absolutely love to see this available for play one day.

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(Name: Thunderflash
Picture/Description: http://www.canterlot...__fromsearch__1
Interests: Racing, Chatting, Playing Pranks, Napping
Cutie Mark: A lightning bolt with wings, going straight through a fluffy white cloud
Relations/Friendships: Wishes to be part of the Wonderbolts. Idolizes Rainbow Dash.
Home/Location: Canterlot, at his house.
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge:

Idle: "C'mon! Let's race, you and me!"
Quest:"Yo, c'mere for a second! I need a favor."
Quest Complete: "Thanks! Perhaps I'll give you a shout-out when I become a Wonderbolt!"

Character Events?: Probably just one fetch quest, or periodic fetch quests. He could ask for autographs from Rainbow Dash or various members of the Wonderbolts, in exchange for bits (money) or Speed experience.

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(Name: Snippet
Picture/Description: http://www.canterlot...__fromsearch__1
Interests: Mane/tails, Styling, Upper-Class Things
Cutie Mark: A pair of scissors.
Relations/Friendships: To one day style the mane and tail of Celestia herself.
Home/Location: Canterlot, in his shop.
Ideas for your character's ingame dialouge:

Idle: "Hm...You could use a good styling, let me tell you."
Shop:"Hello, and welcome to The Mane Attraction! How can I make you look beautiful today?"
Shop Exit: "There! Now you look amazing! Do tell tell your friends about me, alright?"

Character Events?: Runs a shop in Canterlot. He could allow the player to change their mane/tail for a price.



I have an idea for one more character, but the idea would probably require your approval. It's a bit of a jump, and I dunno if you'd want to take that leap or not.

[SirShadowdeath]

Thanks!
Progress is advancing.
Please note that the engine will technocally be custom, but the graphics used might be used (and credited) from some RMVX Mack and User material.

[SirShadowdeath]

I have to correct myself.
Some graphics will be original, as well as most music. Some music used however, will be royalty free music. Besides all of this, the game will require an RTP, but it will be a custom one included in the auto-installer.

[SirShadowdeath]

Here's something I'm going to start doing. I'll be posting "Pony Update Bits" every so often to reveal some news and upates to the game.

Small Update: (Pony Update Bit 001)
-Base Engine in progress.
-Writing for game in progress.
-Base sprites for ponies/creatures needed!
-Music composition started!
-Small bit of mapping started!
-Main Project Objective: Relationship/Reputation Logic

-Sneak Peak!? (I'll always include one in every bit. It'll range from text to music to screenshots to...demos!)
Today's "sneak peak" is a small explanation of the benefits of each pony race. (Not stats, Benefits!)

Pegasus - Direct Access + Easier Reputation to/in cloudsdale. Only class with access to the cloudsdale racing/wonderbolt events and mini-saga.

Unicorn- Only class with access to Twilight Sparkle's Magic Library Saga. Easier Canterlot Rep.

Earth Pony- Easier Appleloosa rep. Also, only class with access to the Appleloosa Apple Outlaw Saga.

BONUS INFO!: Cloudsdale can be accessed with Earth Pony and Unicorn after having Twilight cast the spell of clouds on you.

Project Information:
-Who wants their OC to have thier pony dream come true in game with a mini-saga? If you do, leave a detailed explanation for your pony saga dream. Also, you must leave a title suggestion for the game! Winner will have his/her pony dream saga become a reality in Game!!!
-We still are in desperate need of a graphic designer for sprites and a designer for artwork (banners, titles, etc.)

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

^{Call me a dirtbag, but I'ma go run on the treadmill and think up some names. Ain't no contest with a meaningful reward like that that I won't be entering.}

[SirShadowdeath]

Friend, I would not call anyone a dirtbag for having a hope for winning. It is fully natural, and I appreciate seeing interest in a project I plan to put tons of effort into.

[ThatGreyfriarDog]

Alright, here's my shot-   "In Mind of Friendship: An Equestrian Odyssey"

[SirShadowdeath]

Do you mean in "In The mind of friendship?"