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Yeah, you heard me right, I have the Episode 2 almost finnished!
I'm just in need of some Voices. For voices I mean voice clips. Nowadays, for a good animation you have to give the charas a good personality, and that's what I'm trying to do!
For the ones that saw the "Battle preview" know what I'm talking about. I gave the charas some Battle Voice clips when they attack or are hit, but now I need more. for more characters.
If any of you can help, let me know! The voices can be of any game.

Now I'll let you know some things that I feel important to say about the episode.

- Due to the file size, it was impossible to make more battle than those already in the Game, which means that the random battles are out of the question. Besides the flash exceeding the 15Mbits, it also is near exceeding the 16k Frames, which is the frame limit to Flash! So its impossible to add any other battle or Scene to it. At any rate, the Flash is big as hell and the battles are enjoyable to play, so I think you'll like it anyway! BTW, there is still the shopping feature. So do the shopping with the money gain in battles ^_^

- The saving system has been changed! In the first episode, I received some reviews saying that touching the Saving Icon and saving right away wasn't a good idea. So now you have a save botton in the menu, and you save when you feel like it! :P
Also there's some problem loading the second Episode with the stats from Episode 1, and I feel its really impossible to do so, at least with my Action Script ability... So I just added defaut Stats for Episode 2 :( sorry, but I can't help it... Anyway, there will be people playing Episode 2 without playing Episode 1, so its better this way!

. Episode 2 will have a lot of talking! But, its needed talking. I wanted to give a boost in the story, so for the ones interested in it have a good time reading the story.
For the ones that only play my Game for the battles, just press ENTER to skip scenes :P or hold SpaceBar to skip talking very fast :D

Also, be very careful! DON'T SKIP THE TOTURIAL! The Ultimate Attacks are very important and useful, and there is a toturial in some point in the game explaining how to use it!
It's important that you guys know how to use it! The "timed hits" are also explained there!
Just try as many times as you want, till you get the hold of it!

I think with this I'm done with the talkin ^_^ I don't know when I'll get the 100% done, but it won't be too long. i'll try to release it within this month or early September, so keep cheking NewGrounds.

Take Care!

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19 Comments

Aug. 26, 2009 | 10:42 PM Shadic93 says:

Yayz! :D

With all this info you've given, Ristar 2 sounds awesome. I would help you with the voices (since I got a microphone :D), but I know nothing about recording my voice on the comp :(.

I really wanna help! *snaps fingers* I know! Do you have a script editor? Cuz I can help you edit the script! ;)

Aug. 29, 2009 | 5:24 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Thanks! Well, I'm trying to find voices from games. But I don't know any good game with good voice clips... :(

Aug. 28, 2009 | 2:11 PM Devilshadow666 says:

thanks for the update but aren't you still working on sonic rpg ep9

Aug. 29, 2009 | 5:24 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Read my last post and get the answer

Aug. 29, 2009 | 2:06 AM bfgooo says:

man ristar 2 sounds awesome... i hope this time i can save the game XD

Aug. 29, 2009 | 5:25 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Thanks!
You couldn't save last episode? O.o Well, maybe you didn't change the Local Storage to unlimited as I said ... :x

Updated: Aug. 29, 2009, 5:25 PM

Aug. 29, 2009 | 10:57 PM Shadic93 says:

I would give suggestions, but they're all Sonic-related ones....

Speakin of Sonic-related things..... >__>

Aug. 30, 2009 | 11:24 AM MidNightMaren responds:

Bah... just forget the Sonic topic please...

Aug. 29, 2009 | 11:15 PM GMChrisS says:

You're not going bug him about Sonic RPG 9, are you Shadic93? Midnightmaren has already stated in his last news that it may take a long time for him to complete.

Aug. 30, 2009 | 11:24 AM MidNightMaren responds:

Lol, thats it ^_^

Aug. 29, 2009 | 11:29 PM Shadic93 says:

I know, I know! ^__^;

Aug. 30, 2009 | 11:25 AM MidNightMaren responds:

^_^

Aug. 30, 2009 | 4:04 PM Shadic93 says:

Summer's almost over.....Sux, huh?

Aug. 31, 2009 | 11:49 AM MidNightMaren responds:

Indeed...

Aug. 31, 2009 | 4:15 AM SuperMarioBrosS says:

Nice new post!

Sweet! I was looking forward to Ristar and it's almost here!

15 MB? You serious? Did all that include audio optimization? You really should PM Tom for an upload increase.

Also, I'd like to say a big "FUCK YOU" to those that mention and bitch about Sonic RPG; at least be glad MidNightMaren is releasing something!

Aug. 31, 2009 | 11:53 AM MidNightMaren responds:

Yes, i'm serious... After including all the sounds, the flash actually reached the 17.7 Mbits! But then i just decreased the sound quality and the JPEG a bit to fit it in the 15Mbits.
Well, about that, I asked Tom to a increase when I released Sonic RPG eps 5 (by the days the limit was 5Mbits :O ), and an year ago I asked to an increse when I released Episode 8, and he incresed to 15Mbits at the time. I won't dare to bug him once again... :x

Calm down, I'm actually used to it ^_^

Aug. 31, 2009 | 4:21 AM SuperMarioBrosS says:

Oh, I managed to catch 2 abusive reviews in your flash:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /366786

If you want them to be cleared out, then flag them.

One of them is the 3 star review and another one is the all-caps 10-star review addressing another review (although if you want you can leave the 10-star one alone).

Oh, when Ristar Ep. 2 comes out, I'll be your constant review moderator; flagging all abuse that enters in the submission reviews section!

Aug. 31, 2009 | 11:59 AM MidNightMaren responds:

No, really I don't want a review like that even if its a 10-Star review. I already flad'd them both!

Thanks a lot ^_^ I'm sure I can finish it by next week

Aug. 31, 2009 | 1:24 PM Shadic93 says:

All I got left is this week.....and you?

Aug. 31, 2009 | 10:35 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Middle September

Sep. 1, 2009 | 3:07 AM SuperMarioBrosS says:

If you don't ask Tom, it's impossible to upload your flash.

You pretty much have no choice (unless you're willing to cut out certain sections) but to ask. Also, Tom gets lots of file upgrade requests a lot of time; as long as the flash is good, he'll increase the upgrade (after all, good flash submissions is what keeping him and Newgrounds alive and running). Looking at the first Ristar, I'd say it probably would pass his judgment.

Either that, or you can try Wade Fulp if you don't want to bother Tom (although I recommend Tom).

It's up to you really, but all I'm saying is that you're not bugging Tom since good flash submissions is what is keeping him and Newgrounds in business.

Sep. 4, 2009 | 4:42 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Keep in mind is Sprites... Sprites are not taken very good nowadays XD

Sep. 1, 2009 | 6:32 AM Shadic93 says:

Lucky. You got a few more days b4 me. :(

Sep. 4, 2009 | 4:43 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Few more days to spend them in bed... I'm with deadly illness :S

Updated: Sep. 4, 2009, 4:43 PM

Sep. 2, 2009 | 12:15 AM GMChrisS says:

I am currently on week two into the fall semester already...

Sep. 4, 2009 | 4:45 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Wow... poor you... I really didnt taste this summer...

Sep. 4, 2009 | 4:24 PM SeriousGuy says:

I'm sorry,Midnight Maren -_-''
I promise I won't bother you anymore....you must be really pissed off because I keep PMing you and stuff...just do what you think is best...yes,what YOU think..not me or anyone else >_> After all you are the artist and mastermind behind Ristar and Sonic RPG,so everything is up to you. I should have kept my mouth after the tip with the timed hits but I idiot went on and on...I'm sorry,a BIG sorry MNM! v_v''

Take care and regards,
SeriousGuy!

Sep. 4, 2009 | 4:51 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Don't be stupid dude... I'm pissed having to read such stupid apolagize!
Look, I agree with what you said in the PM, and I didn't respond because I have spend my days sleeping and resting, because I'm sick and stuck to my bed -_-
So I only spend about half an hour on net...
But my health should return tommorrow and then I'm ready to upload the Ristar game to NG, I hope!

Sep. 4, 2009 | 6:21 PM Shadic93 says:

No! You can't have been sick too! :O

Sep. 4, 2009 | 7:00 PM MidNightMaren responds:

I sure have...

Sep. 4, 2009 | 7:08 PM Shadic93 says:

1st SevenSeize, now you. NG people are falling to disease too fast! T__T

Sep. 5, 2009 | 1:31 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Well... I'm better today so...

Sep. 5, 2009 | 12:03 AM GMChrisS says:

Don't worry, I'll hang in there. Get well soon.

Sep. 5, 2009 | 1:31 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Thanks ^_^

Sep. 5, 2009 | 11:38 AM SuperMarioBrosS says:

Sorry to hear you're sick. Hope you get well soon!

So you're going to cut some sections and then upload it?

Also, last I remembered, the first Ristar was sprites and it was over 10 MB...

Sep. 5, 2009 | 1:33 PM MidNightMaren responds:

I'm just finishing the Preloader image. I'm drawing it right now, so its taking time :P
I don't know if I'll Submit it today or tomorrow... Wait to see, but be here to vote ^_^

Sep. 5, 2009 | 12:33 PM ChaosWolfGod says:

Hey Maren, long time no see. Been busy with college and what-not, so I haven't had much time to check your submissions out; however, I see you have a few new ones. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us :P Yours always more than welcome to ask for ideas like before, I'd be more than happy to share some :) Good luck with your submissions and god-speed my friend! I'll be rooting for ya'

Sep. 5, 2009 | 1:35 PM MidNightMaren responds:

Hey there dude! It was really a long time wasn't it? :)
Well, thanks a lot dude! You were always there to review my flash the hour it came out ^_^ I hope you are there to vote my next one :P