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Post by Morell on May 19, 2019 8:24:07 GMT -5
Yes, it is little bit like LOS2 Alucard, but you know, here it makes more sense... I'm really glad you like it.
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Post by Morell on Nov 21, 2019 13:56:06 GMT -5
Music to my ears.
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Post by Esco on Nov 21, 2019 17:55:46 GMT -5
Very well done Baphomet. These are the types of detailed and well thought out contributions I am looking for!
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Post by b1llygo4t on Dec 25, 2019 4:14:45 GMT -5
I really like alot of what baphomet had in mind. I like the idea of Richter's playthrough being a sort of prequel to Alucard (and Maria's?) Playthrough.
I always thought it was implied that Maria and Alucard showed up around the same time. It'd be nice to see more interaction between the two, since Maria is obviously off doing her own investigations as well. Even if just unscripted instances like seeing her do something from afar or coming upon the aftermath of something she did.
You could even use this as a way to show the player how to overcome obstacles, or have timed events that would change the layout of a pathway (say she blew up the floor or caused a cave in battling a bomb knight). Blocking off pathways, revealing new pathways, creating a harder way around to an earlier area of the game; Would be great to keep the metroidvania open map concept fresh as the game progresses. Leave some neat later game equipment for those re-exploring all the books and crannies
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Post by Morell on Dec 25, 2019 12:10:13 GMT -5
Hey, now that is an idea! Love that, Billy!
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Post by smashbro596 on Nov 21, 2020 14:40:41 GMT -5
even with a story, richter mode shouldn't be canon. truthfully i don't even think it needs a story.
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Post by Morell on Nov 24, 2020 11:19:31 GMT -5
We do not really have to tell the story some extra way, but it makes better, when the Richter mode would have some real idea behind it than "just blow through the castle," if you get me.
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Post by yarrmateys on Nov 25, 2020 3:41:53 GMT -5
wasn't shaft's soul hidden in one of his orbs? he did that once in the second rondo fight, and sotn fight also suggests you're fighting his ghost, with his transparent form always being inside the larger orb. it could be that shaft managed to transfer his soul to one of his orbs and sent it away while richter destroyed the rest, and then gradually over the 4 year period recovered enough of his power to be able to act again, transfered his soul into the larger orb he uses in sotn and from there started his plans. richter seems to be controlled by one of the smaller orbs which has to be destroyed to break shaft's spell, so he could've used that. the priest meeting richter could be a regular priest, possessed by shaft and controlled to do what is outlined above. if even alucard couldn't tell richter was possessed by shaft, richter probably couldn't tell the priest being possessed either, plus there's a conceit that a holy man can't possibly be possessed by evil, which would make richter lower his guard. i think he'd be able to sense shaft if he appeared in person.
the final battle could be against the real alucard. a timeskip, then travel from inverted castle back to throne room where richter's story ends when alucard fights and frees him. while richter's beating alucard up, after around 50% health mark alucard switches to larger attacks, also attacking the orb, and on defeating alucard he smashes the orb, then proceeds to inverted castle while richter and maria leave the castle to then watch it crumble after alucard destroyed it. just so that there isn't an unwinnable boss fight you're meant to lose, those aren't fun.
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Post by Esco on Nov 25, 2020 10:39:15 GMT -5
wasn't shaft's soul hidden in one of his orbs? he did that once in the second rondo fight, and sotn fight also suggests you're fighting his ghost, with his transparent form always being inside the larger orb. it could be that shaft managed to transfer his soul to one of his orbs and sent it away while richter destroyed the rest, and then gradually over the 4 year period recovered enough of his power to be able to act again, transfered his soul into the larger orb he uses in sotn and from there started his plans. richter seems to be controlled by one of the smaller orbs which has to be destroyed to break shaft's spell, so he could've used that. the priest meeting richter could be a regular priest, possessed by shaft and controlled to do what is outlined above. if even alucard couldn't tell richter was possessed by shaft, richter probably couldn't tell the priest being possessed either, plus there's a conceit that a holy man can't possibly be possessed by evil, which would make richter lower his guard. i think he'd be able to sense shaft if he appeared in person. the final battle could be against the real alucard. a timeskip, then travel from inverted castle back to throne room where richter's story ends when alucard fights and frees him. while richter's beating alucard up, after around 50% health mark alucard switches to larger attacks, also attacking the orb, and on defeating alucard he smashes the orb, then proceeds to inverted castle while richter and maria leave the castle to then watch it crumble after alucard destroyed it. just so that there isn't an unwinnable boss fight you're meant to lose, those aren't fun. This is an awesome idea!
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Post by Morell on Nov 29, 2020 8:59:52 GMT -5
I would prefer alternative timeline end for Richter mode, but this one is not really that bad!
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