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Post by Quacker Duk on Jan 6, 2008 13:47:29 GMT -5
So, in recent news, Sega has just Copyright a new title called "Sonic Chronicles." Any predictions for what it is? Here are my best bets. The Sonic RPG: We know Bioware is still working the DS-based RPG. That title would fit well for a series of epic adventures, which is more or less what RPGs are. Another Compilation of Sonic Games: This would make sence, given the name. It could either be the one we've all been waiting for that contains Knuckles' Chaotix and Sonic Shuffle, OR it could be an abridged version of Sonic Mega collection of the DS. I assume the DS one is more likely, since Choatix and Shuffle don't really make up a mass-marketable package. Sequel to Sonic and the Secret of the Rings: I'm going out on a limb here, but it's possible given that Secret of the rings ended by saying Sonic had many more adventures in the land of the Arabian Nights. Chronicles would very much fit with the "series of stories" definition of "Chronicles." Secret of the Rings was very successful, so it's likely there will be a sequel at some point. Heck, they could drop the "Arabian Storybook" take, and just have the game be made up of a series of loosely interconnected adventures Sonic's been in in his own world, using the SotR gameplay. That would be even more exciting. (Like a time where he had to rescue Cream from Eggman, a time where Tails crashed the Tornado into a volcano, or a time where Knuckles discover some ancient Echidnae ruins somewhere.)
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Post by RedPenguin on Jan 8, 2008 18:56:50 GMT -5
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Post by Weirdo94 on Jan 12, 2008 5:16:54 GMT -5
i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/giggas/sonic_rpg_np.jpgOSNAP GAIZ! Yeah, it's the RPG all-right. I've also got a good list 'o facts on it as well... -Cover Story with nice artwork -In game graphics have a water color look, all hand drawn -4 party members at a time -Each character can do certain things ex: Tails can float over things (standard stuff) -11 party members total - 7 known are Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Rouge, Shadow, Big the Cat -Control done fully with stylus - think Hourglass -Able to split party into teams at certain moments -Rings are used as currency -No random battles, see enemies on the field -Turn based battles, choose commands for everyone in your party before they actually follow through. Want battles to be fast paced -Elite Beat Agents style special attacks -Team attacks (like Chrono Trigger) -"Fatigue Points" instead of MP -Choose which attributes to increase when you level up -Purchase and level special attacks -Bits of story - Sonic's on vacation from defeating Eggman 2 years ago. Gets a call from Tails that Knuckles has been kidnapped by a group called the Marauders, and that 6 chaos emeralds are missing. Eggman not the main villain. But Bioware wants to make him a creditable bad guy again. Something about a "twist" between Eggman and Sonic that goes back to the earlier games. -2 acts - first takes place in standard Sonic areas. 2nd takes place in a darker world -Remixed classic tunes -"fully animated cut scenes" -simple dialogue trees -Side quests Now that the factoids are out of the way let's go back and look at the characters for a second... -11 party members total - 7 known are Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Rouge, Shadow, Big the Cat**** YEAH!IN YOUR FACE REDPENGUIN! CAN YA FEEL THAT!? HUH!? CAN YOU FEEL IT, CAPTAIN COMPOST!? THE DAY OF REDEMPTION IS AT HAND! REPENT!...And thou shall be saved! >.>...sorry bout that...just had to get it out. ...Anyway, my friend also told me about an interview, but it was mostly "Meet Bioware"...and a mention on how they plan to make people like Big the Cat more... .......**** YEAH!I take back what I said after the EA buyout, this game is going to rock so hard.
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Post by RedPenguin on Jan 12, 2008 12:29:38 GMT -5
Who says I have to play as him.
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Post by Weirdo94 on Jan 12, 2008 15:36:00 GMT -5
There'll probably at least be one moment where you have to play as Big.
But that's not even the point. The point is YEAH MOTHER****IN' BIG IS BACK IN BLACK (purple) AND THERE AIN'T NOTHIN' YOU CAN DO TO STOP THAT! WOO!
Now, time for speculation on the other four characters.
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Post by Quacker Duk on Jan 12, 2008 16:47:39 GMT -5
Well holy crap! That sounds AWESOME! I am so stoked. All I needed to know was Shadow is in it, and the words Chono Trigger.
Nit pick:
What's the deal with the 2 year time jump though: Are the characters older?
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Post by Weirdo94 on Jan 12, 2008 17:07:01 GMT -5
*Point* NIT PICKER!!! YOU ARE A HEATHEN JUST LIKE GAME INFORMER AND ADAM SESSLER! Anyway, I'd guess that they could always add more games out of chronological order. That's what the Legend of Zelda do...
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Post by Quacker Duk on Jan 12, 2008 17:09:38 GMT -5
Exactly. It's like how some people argue that Sonic Battle comes after Shadow the hedgehog (which I'll buy).
Also, the Sonic Rivals series only makes sense if it comes after the Sonic Rush series.
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Post by madchaosdragon on Jan 13, 2008 17:30:00 GMT -5
Hi guys! I just got back to my dorm from my Christmas Break. How's everyone doin'? Sorry I couldn't post during my break. My mom's dial-up Internet was way too slow to upload a page.
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Post by Master Silver on Jan 13, 2008 18:04:11 GMT -5
Dial up fails!!
As for the other 4 characters, I'll go with: Silver, Blaze, Espio, and Metal Sonic. It'd make sense... so long as this Sonic "RPG" doesn't play out like Final Fantasy.
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Post by RedPenguin on Jan 14, 2008 2:08:42 GMT -5
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Post by Quacker Duk on Jan 14, 2008 13:30:27 GMT -5
Wow. Shade looks either like an Anthro-NiGHTS, or Silver without the front spikes.
This looks pretty awesome. I'm quite stoked.
King M. -- As much as I'm coming to like Silver (and I really am) he has to stop mucking like the time line. It's like the new terminator story. The more people Time travel, the less important (and coherent) it becomes.
I'm guessing that other Party members include Eggman, and at least one NEW character that fits the story. Think Geno or Mallow from SMRPG. I wouldn't be surprised if the Chaotix (or some member of them) show up as well.
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Post by Weirdo94 on Jan 19, 2008 20:03:04 GMT -5
Well I think it's obvious...Shadow and NiGHTS had a lovechild...
Wait...NiGHTS is a woman, right?
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Post by Master Silver on Jan 19, 2008 20:22:43 GMT -5
Judging from appearance, I'd say NiGHTS is a transvestite.
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Post by Akago on Jan 19, 2008 20:22:59 GMT -5
I always thought Nights was a girl. TO WIKI!
Kay, so its a possibilty that Shade is indeed the lovechild of Nights and Shadow.
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