Heroine's Quest - The Herald Of Ragnarok

Corby · Mon 29/06/2009 15:05:19

Check out our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HeroinesQuest

Trailer:
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Voice Preview:
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Overview:

Welcome to the inhospitable Northland, where trolls and wolves stalk the night, and where you are just one thin cloak away from turning into an icicle.

Rumor has it that Jotnar, the frost giants, are on the loose, and that Fenrir the Devourer stirs in his sleep. Gossip says that eldritch Svartalf magic runs wild, and that trade caravans disappear. People curse the incessant cold and eye each other warily, one hand on their trusty axe. And Northlanders are not known for their even temper.

What the land needs is a Heroine, and she had better arrive now. Are you up to the task, or will you die trying?

Current Team:

Radiant: Story/Coding
Corby: Backgrounds/Sprites/Portraits
Dmitri Zavorotny: Portraits/Music/Additional Art
Fizzii: Portraits/Backgrounds/Sketches/Additional Art
Matthew Chastney: Music

Website: http://crystalshard.net/hq.htm

Some Screenshots:

Realm of the Dark Elves

A familiar type of garden?

The Thieves Guild

Random forest

Marion · Mon 29/06/2009 15:14:34

How beautiful

Very Kyrandia-like ! 8)

Matti · Mon 29/06/2009 15:54:21

Yeah, really beautiful graphics, very well done.

Good luck with the programming.

Eggie · Mon 29/06/2009 16:14:01

Looks gorgeous. Good luck!

IndieBoy · Mon 29/06/2009 16:35:57

The screenshots look great. I hope all the other aspects of the game will be as good. Good luck

Igor Hardy · Mon 29/06/2009 16:37:52

Looks very true to the original Quest for Glory. Does the different sex allow for any different skills than the male hero had?

cosmicr · Tue 30/06/2009 00:37:49

looks great!

you've obviously spent a lot of time studying the original QFG (vga version).

can we expect to see any characters or creatures from QFG?

Mouth for war · Tue 30/06/2009 01:30:42

This looks really awesome keep up the very good work

Peder 🚀 · Tue 30/06/2009 02:35:45

Lovely!

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Do I need to say more??

mintymint · Tue 30/06/2009 03:52:00

Those backgrounds are amazing!!

And I like the character as well..

Corby · Tue 30/06/2009 05:02:06

There will be a few similar monsters. Frost Giant, as seen in QFG1... I don't know if you've heard of a Lindworm. It's essentially a Nordic version of the Wyvern, minus wings. There's so many monsters from Nordic mythology to draw on.

Can't really think of any female specific skills. So far, it's essentially the same skills as the usual hero.

Thanks for all the comments!

Frodo · Tue 30/06/2009 10:18:32

*drools*

This looks amazing. The screenshots are beautiful.

Quest For Glory is one of the favourite games.

There's not too many games that have a female hero, to kudos to you for that.

Tijne · Tue 30/06/2009 11:31:46

Oh wow-- I wish I didn't see this. Now I'm going to be clicking on your website every few days hoping this gets released in an unrealistic amount of time. xD

Atelier · Tue 30/06/2009 16:35:06

Wicked graphics. I especially like the forest and Town scenes. Hopefully it will end up in a really atmospheric, engrossing game. Which I'm sure it will.

Snake · Tue 30/06/2009 16:53:14

All I have to say is, "WOW". This looks incredible. Keep it up!

Darth Mandarb · Tue 30/06/2009 17:48:38

I usually avoid this kind of post ... but this looks fantastic!

I'm really glad to know you're still in development with this.

Snake · Tue 30/06/2009 18:19:30

Quote from: DarthI usually avoid this kind of post ...

Oh, Darth, it's good to see you loosen up your reigns a little

Iv4n · Tue 30/06/2009 21:05:05

Woah! What a surprise!!! I agree with Darth Mandarb. The screens are fantastic! I didn't believe you were working on this anymore. Hopefully, you'll be able to finish the game this year.

neon · Tue 30/06/2009 21:47:25

YES, I like it!

Corby · Tue 30/06/2009 23:45:18

Hey thanks! I'll do my best to get this finished asap this time.

Oh, I forgot to mention trolls!

Frodo · Wed 01/07/2009 01:15:58

Quote from: Corby on Tue 30/06/2009 23:45:18
Hey thanks! I'll do my best to get this finished asap this time.

Oh, I forgot to mention trolls!

Trolls? Did somebody mention trolls?

This just gets better!

Alarconte · Wed 01/07/2009 14:01:15

Wonderfull! Marevelous!!, (And she's NOT like Sophia xD)

I hope the game will be original and not soo much quest for glory-kingquest too much inspired.

Luck with the game!

Spike4072 · Wed 01/07/2009 15:12:34

I remember playing the old demo for this. Glad to see you are working on it again.

SuperDre · Wed 01/07/2009 18:32:49

BONK!!

ooof, that was me falling of my chair.. Oh my god, this looks really great... I'm really looking forward to playing this game.. BUT, don't rush it, just take your time to finish it, because it would be a shame if you rushed it after you've come so far...

TerranRich · Wed 01/07/2009 21:32:11

This game looks simply amazing, and I look forward to its release!

doctorfargo · Thu 02/07/2009 18:03:55

Wow! The graphics look wonderful!!

Wesray · Thu 02/07/2009 23:20:52

Looks great - and you can never go wrong with trolls! This goes on my must-play list.

kajlin · Fri 03/07/2009 07:51:02

Oh, I love your game! Those screenshots look great!

If you want to translate your game into Czech, I'll help you!

Dualnames · Sat 04/07/2009 00:18:01

This looks very nicely drawed and it has that sort of atmosphere coming from the pics...it makes me nostalgic..

jetxl · Sat 04/07/2009 14:25:12

LOL. When I read the title, heroine made me think of something different.

arj0n · Sat 04/07/2009 15:39:16

This game is dope

and definitely on my play list

i k a r i · Sun 05/07/2009 01:19:24

Sometimes I don't know where do I take the courage to make critics when I suck at art xD, but I just wanted to point out that maybe the tree branches look like they've been hammered inside the trees rather than being part of it...(except the first 4 screenshots)

Otherwise I think it's amazing!!, much better than what I can do

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I hope you finish the game asap!thanks!

Corby · Sun 05/07/2009 05:30:18

Thanks again for the comments!

Ya, that last screenie does look a bit odd (trees). I'll be sure to fix that next polish time.

mouthuvmine · Fri 17/07/2009 05:39:27

Hey! I believe you have something of mine...please return my scripter to me in the SAME condition you found him in!

I kid, The game looks awesome. I LOVE the graphics!
i can't wait!

MRollins · Wed 05/08/2009 02:56:54

This game is going to be amazing! These backgrounds are unbelievable.

xelanoimis · Mon 10/08/2009 15:45:27

This really looks great!
I love the backgrounds and the main character.

P.S. Broken links to the music samples on your website.

splat44 · Sun 13/09/2009 06:54:22

Strange! I thought I remember that game!

Good to seeing this into developpment!

Joe · Mon 14/09/2009 12:58:26

I really liked those fantasy backgrounds!! please tell me this won't be a comercial game!! :

Corby · Tue 15/09/2009 01:44:10

Free!

AGEMON · Tue 15/09/2009 11:23:53

Looks beautiful game

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Thu 17/09/2009 02:32:38

You've made some lovely, atmospheric backgrounds. Good luck finishing this.

HammerBlade · Mon 19/10/2009 05:37:31

I must say I'm dazzled by the work on the visuals you've done, and got warm fuzzies seeing the screen shot with the cloaked figure.

Making a game in the tradition of Quest for Glory is going to be a technically complicated task, especially for handling combat. What programming strategy did you have in mind?

PuNKKoMmANDO77 · Tue 20/10/2009 17:19:49

great work , i need this game , great great graphic

Knox · Wed 21/10/2009 14:30:00

QuoteLooks very true to the original Quest for Glory. Does the different sex allow for any different skills than the male hero had?

Im sure "nagging" will be a skill you can develop.

Very nice backgrounds...did you work for Sierra back in the day, or what? Awesome

Aardvark4Lunch · Sat 24/10/2009 06:57:48

Wow this game looks great! Did you do everything yourself?

Corby · Thu 14/01/2010 09:29:15

New screenshot posted for fun.

Nikolas · Thu 14/01/2010 09:40:43

Hmmm...

Never posted in this thread. Plus I've kinda stopped posting in the AGS forums, but this IS worth it! I've seen it before, but for some reason I didn't post.

Here's my post then offering my congrats for your effort so far and my amazement at the quality of your work!

Looking forward to the release

GreenBoy · Sat 16/01/2010 00:02:48

Woo :o I love the new screenshot, very atmospheric.

Radiant · Sat 20/03/2010 02:31:46

And in latest news, the Heroine's Quest team has joined forces with Crystal Shard studios, known for several adventure games in the recent past.

http://crystalshard.net/hq.htm

I believe HQ is a very promising project that will become a worthy spiritual successor to the classic series. We're drawing from mythological sources to put together a highly atmospherical world, and a challenge worthy of any heroine. Primarily, the team now consists of Corby (art) and myself (scripting), although several other people are contributing with e.g. music and portrait art. There is still a lot of work to be done, so do not expect a swift release yet.

SarahLiz · Mon 22/03/2010 00:16:27

Oh my. :o I hadn't seen anything on this thread in awhile and yet, I'm in total awe once again. I canNOT wait to see more. The backgrounds are so, so beautiful. I know it's not done but...well done.

Lucia Wilber · Thu 25/03/2010 16:15:12

This looks VERY promising and exciting! There aren't enough classic Sierra-style games with female main characters! I definitely look forward to checking this one out!

Knox · Thu 25/03/2010 16:20:20

This is one of the games I cant wait to play...sigh, the good old sierra days...!

Labrynian Rebel · Wed 07/04/2010 04:13:30

Quote from: Radiant on Sat 20/03/2010 02:31:46

Hey, it's Brauggi Junior!

Words cannot describe how much I am looking forward to this game! I just finished Quest for Yrolg and now I'm back in the questing mood! When the Heroine's Quest website was finally updated it literally made my day! Keep up the good work!

xenogia · Wed 07/04/2010 04:30:20

I look forward to this game, especially considering it brings back memories of QFG for me.. *nostalgic look*

Corby · Wed 07/04/2010 15:56:47

More like Brauggi Senior!

loontje · Wed 07/04/2010 17:48:16

I've been too much of a forum lurker to post in this topic until now, but I really like your old school style.

Labrynian Rebel · Wed 07/04/2010 22:06:34

Quote from: Corby on Wed 07/04/2010 15:56:47More like Brauggi Senior!

Wow, I guess Brauggi wasn't so much of a "giant" afterall :

That's probably why he was in Spielburg, all of the bigger giants kept picking on him

Darth Mandarb · Thu 08/04/2010 14:34:10

Alright, back on topic now.

Bombermans · Fri 08/10/2010 15:16:19

Oh, this game really really really really looks GREAT.

I hope you'll finish it!

I also have a question about the game. Will it have 'dead ends'? Please, not... XD

Darth Mandarb · Fri 08/10/2010 15:48:22

Corby - let me know when you are ready to post an update and I'll unlock this.

Bombermans - please read the forum rules before digging up old[er] threads.

Corby · Fri 18/03/2011 00:33:24

Thought I'd make a quick update. The first post has some new stuff!

Igor Hardy · Fri 18/03/2011 00:39:45

Wow, all looks great with some excellent animations! And the heroine was so hungry she even ate the plate!

btw Can you reveal what are you basing the animations on? For example the heroine's cape looks really film footage like.

Corby · Fri 18/03/2011 02:10:18

Hmmm! Some animations have a lot of QFG in them like the warhammer swing. Maybe a bit of Kyrandia too for the nature stuff.

cianty · Fri 18/03/2011 21:08:56

Awesome stuff. Really awesome.

Takyon · Sat 26/03/2011 23:09:47

Amazing animation, very impressed

Karens · Sun 11/12/2011 14:03:44

Loved your The tale of two Kingdoms, one of the very best ags games ever! I hope this game is still in development, seems like a really great game!

and I would love to do the screens and animations for you in 3d if you want, let me know if you're interested

(I'ved worked with two fan game teams before, the TSL, silver lining and mmgame's KQ4, did all the backgrounds there, well over a hundred screens)

contact me on;
sjokokroko@hotmail.com

Radiant · Sun 11/12/2011 14:51:59

Karens, that's some impressive artwork you've got there. We'll definitely be contacting you within one or two days.

smaug · Sun 11/12/2011 15:10:42

This looks extremely beautiful and appealing! I really look forward to seeing more of this!

And, as a follower, and admirer, of Karens' work for MMG's remake of KQ4, for a few couple of years, I am very excited of the prospect of her joining forces with your formidable team!

I really loved A tale of Two Kingdoms, it was a true epic in graphics and storytelling! Best of luck with this masterpiece!

Darth Mandarb · Sun 11/12/2011 15:28:03

Second time for this thread...

Karens - please read the forum rules before digging up any more threads and post your work in the "offer your services" thread (it doesn't belong in here as those graphics have nothing to do with this particular game). If you specifically want to notify corby of your work please send via PM.

corby - once again, if/when you're ready to post an update let me know and I'll, once again, unlock this for you.

It would seem that Corby had updated this thread last month (first post) so I'm unlocking it...

Karens · Sun 11/12/2011 16:06:19

yeah, I thought about adding it on the 'offer help' thread, but it felt more natural to put it here,
thanks,

og.. Ã˜yvind!!! hhehe,, takk for koselige ordene,
det var lenge siden!

gÃ¥r det bra med deg!?, skriv meg en email da og hÃ¸r fra deg (vil vite kossen det gÃ¥r med deg der oppe i nord, og greier og greier,, koselig :-) hehe

Dirt McStain · Mon 12/12/2011 20:01:21

Hi Karens, thanks for the offer! Great work on TSL! Do you have any specific examples that you'd like to share? Feel free to PM me, Radiant, and Corby if you like. Also, I'm curious, what applications do you use for modeling, rendering, wrapping, textures, etc.?

Darth Mandarb · Mon 12/12/2011 20:22:03

Please take all that discussion (examples, programs you use, etc) into PMs and leave this thread about this game.

Sledgy · Wed 18/01/2012 05:31:36

Nice girl and game, I think! Good luck to authors. We'll waiting for demo.

WHAM · Wed 18/01/2012 14:20:56

Reminded me of Quest for Glory games, and by ye Gods I loved those! Awesome look and awesome animation, can't wait to see a playable build! Also, should you be looking for beta testers, colour me interested here and now.

How the hell have I missed this game until now? I need to start looking around the GiP more...

Radiant · Tue 24/01/2012 11:30:23

Quote from: WHAM on Wed 18/01/2012 14:20:56
Reminded me of Quest for Glory games,

Yeah, that's our goal

QuoteAlso, should you be looking for beta testers, colour me interested here and now.

Okay, we'll keep that in mind; this game will need a lot of testing. Ah, I see from your cred page that you've done that before; that's good.

arj0n · Tue 24/01/2012 11:37:18

As for testers: you can count me in too if needed.

Construed · Sat 18/02/2012 18:03:15

Wow, I'm lovin that!
Totally diffrent than QFG yet still somewhat has the feel!
Great job!

Tabata · Sat 18/02/2012 20:05:58

These animations and screenshots are sooo awesome â€" I love the garden and the chosen colors and ... don't know what to say ... WOW!
- also thumbs up for heroines â€" so you deserve both thumbs from me

Go on like this â€" it is going to be cool rockin' stuff!

Corby · Mon 20/02/2012 12:39:12

Thanks Grim, Tabata, Karen, WHAM, and others for the comments! We'll keep you in mind Arjon.

Not much to say for an update. Everything is going smoothly though.

This guy is waiting for the finished game till then.

Also, a creepy wraith for no reason:

Construed · Mon 20/02/2012 12:51:32

Nice, he reminds me of the hero6 character, but better!

cianty · Mon 20/02/2012 17:56:39

Oh man... This is sooo gorgeous...

Matagot · Mon 20/02/2012 18:24:53

I really want to play this game 8)

You're doing good Corby. Appealing to a Kyrandia fan

Blake00 · Sun 06/05/2012 08:48:00

Wow.. these new shots look great Corby! So glad to see you, Radient and the gang are still at it!

I've been meaning to email you again as I've been doing some big upgrades to my QFG fan games page. I've updated the Heroine's quest page now too.

Also you may find my new Hero6 page interesting as I remember us chatting over email about finding an old Hero6 demo lost out there somewhere. Its not the the MAD engine forest demo we wanted but instead its a recent pre-alpa AGS version of the game (before it shut down) with MUCH more content.

fÃ³zi · Mon 07/05/2012 03:38:43

I'm not much into playing as female characters but the graphics are very professional-looking!

deltamatrix · Fri 18/05/2012 12:17:38

I would also like to express my excitement for this game. A genuinely new QFG (like) game will be greatly valued.

You have great talent Corby, we coulda done with you much earlier on in the Hero6 project.

Chicky · Fri 18/05/2012 12:51:06

I'm not a big fan of the QfG style backgrounds, but I just wanted to pop by and say that this game is looking fantastic! I really think you've establish a very pleasing art style that is consistent in both character and quality throughout all your screenshots. The animations are simply wonderful! Keep up the good work

LTGiants2000 · Fri 18/05/2012 18:02:19

I would also like to say that amoungst all of the fabulous games being created right now, this one is probably my most anticipated one. I am a huge QFG (I still call it Hero Quest) fan!

Corby · Fri 29/06/2012 23:10:31

Thanks everyone!

@Blake00: Great site as usual. Thanks again for the page!

@deltamatrix: Thanks! Unfortunate about Hero6 for sure. Wish I could've helped more.

A quick update:

Things are still moving along quite quickly. Fizzii (ATOTK, KQ3 Remake, SQ2 Remake) has joined the team and is helping with quite a bit of art work (see new Heroine portrait on first page).

For now, one last preview before the release:

EchosofNezhyt · Fri 29/06/2012 23:13:40

This is first time I've seen this thread, Awesome art looks fantastic!

vertigoaddict · Sat 30/06/2012 02:44:39

That last preview makes me think there would be an MC Escher room or something

CaptainD · Sat 30/06/2012 14:10:37

So, the game is going to be released soon?

This looks better and better...

Tramponline · Sat 30/06/2012 14:40:16

WOW! Is it just me or is this screenshot literally oozing charm & atmosphere!

It has such a hypnotic quality, it gives you no choice but to stare at it with a faint smile on your face.
Perfection in itself!

Igor Hardy · Sat 30/06/2012 14:44:00

Looks incredible so far. And that Elven shop is such a great location.

arj0n · Sat 30/06/2012 15:30:45

The elven shop is an awesome design!

thiezar · Sat 30/06/2012 15:32:28

Wow! It looks amazing. Can't wait for the release. Arts are so cool!

smaug · Sat 30/06/2012 20:57:06

Awesome awesome image! This project is shaping up to be just as good as the previous masterpieces A Tale of Two Kingdoms and AGDIs remake of Quest for glory 2, and that means, about as good as it can get, in my book..!

SarahLiz · Sun 01/07/2012 01:18:34

So...I'm going to be a total arse and ask the question you hate most...when do you estimate "soon" release to be? Please don't shoot me, I'm just a huge fan that's been eagerly following the progression of this beautiful game and can't wait.

Sarah

Blackthorne · Sun 01/07/2012 02:01:09

Looking good, Corby! I am definitely one of the ones who is eagerly waiting for this one!

Bt

Secret Fawful · Sun 01/07/2012 03:20:43

I can't find a flaw in that artwork. Good show.

Corby · Sun 01/07/2012 10:02:01

Thanks again!

The whole Dark Elf (Svartalf) realm is a topsy-turvey place. Glad the MC Escher influence was noticed, but it's not really any perspective illusions. His work was too hard to emulate.

QuoteSo...I'm going to be a total arse and ask the question you hate most...when do you estimate "soon" release to be?

Oops, did I say soon? Well, I can sort of make an estimate. I expect the art/animations to be done around the end of the year, then there's the rest of the coding, followed by testing. So... 2013 sometime?

Maybe Radiant has a different idea since he's released a large game in the past.

QuoteSo, the game is going to be released soon?

Sorry, bad wording. I meant to say that I'm trying not to release any more screenshots, as in, to not spoil the game until it's done. My bad!

Radiant · Sun 01/07/2012 16:55:01

Quote from: SarahLiz on Sun 01/07/2012 01:18:34
So...I'm going to be a total arse and ask the question you hate most...when do you estimate "soon" release to be?

I'm sorry, citizen, that information is not available at your security clearance

Seriously though, no, we're not going to give you a deadline. We're making excellent progress though, and it's fair to say that most of the game is done. We're still looking into the possibility of a voice pack (which would be a serious time investment) and we'll probably be looking for beta testers at some point. Stay tuned for that

(we're not auditioning for voice actors now; however, if you have done voice editing or voice pack organization before, feel free to contact us. Also, if you're interested in beta testing and you either have samples of prior work, or a convincing motivation beyond "hey I'd like to", feel free to post in this thread or PM, but we likely won't get back to you for some time).

Chadly · Sat 04/08/2012 06:03:52

So when are we looking at release? or at least beta? Give us something please!!!!!

Radiant · Sun 05/08/2012 21:45:03

Sorry, we can't give specific dates right now. As the old adage goes, It's Done When It's Done.

Chadly · Sat 25/08/2012 08:39:08

Well ok folks, its Done when its Done. This i get. Some new info would be appreciated tho Radiant.

Edgar_EspaÃ±a · Sat 25/08/2012 22:30:38

These graphics are simply adorable!! I love the finish touch as you are giving. I wish I knew to do these pixelated graphics ... I'm a lover of them, and for my taste, I give you a 10!

Labrynian Rebel · Fri 07/09/2012 01:32:59

Quote from: Corby on Mon 20/02/2012 12:39:12
Also, a creepy wraith for no reason:

That's what I always pictured the Night Gaunts from QFG1 looking like XD

Radiant · Wed 26/09/2012 12:19:24

We're on Facebook now! Please like us if you're looking forward to this game. Spread the word!

https://www.facebook.com/HeroinesQuest

Radiant · Mon 18/02/2013 09:19:20

We are considering including a voice pack in the game, but we would like to have your opinion on that. We've put together a short poll on the subject; please answer it. Thanks!

mkennedy · Mon 18/02/2013 20:26:36

Quote from: Radiant on Mon 18/02/2013 09:19:20
We are considering including a voice pack in the game, but we would like to have your opinion on that. We've put together a short poll on the subject; please answer it. Thanks!

If you decide to do a voice pack I would make it as a separate download, or at least make it possible to download the game without the speech pack as they can really inflate file size.

Radiant · Tue 19/02/2013 22:40:43

Quote from: mkennedy on Mon 18/02/2013 20:26:36
If you decide to do a voice pack I would make it as a separate download, or at least make it possible to download the game without the speech pack as they can really inflate file size.

Oh, the game is plenty big already without a voice pack

SarahLiz · Wed 20/02/2013 06:52:58

Quote from: Radiant on Tue 19/02/2013 22:40:43
Quote from: mkennedy on Mon 18/02/2013 20:26:36
If you decide to do a voice pack I would make it as a separate download, or at least make it possible to download the game without the speech pack as they can really inflate file size.

Oh, the game is plenty big already without a voice pack

Voted in your poll...

IMHO, the game already appears that it will have plenty of pure unadultrated beauty and excitement without the need for speaking parts. I like when there is a character voice pack SOMETIMES in a game, but really only when it is done flawlessly and the characters' voices are VERY accurately depicted (which is kinda subjective, I know) from their personalities (both things being very difficult to do). To be completely honest, I think most people are so eagerly anticipating the release of this game, and have been for so long, that the lack of a voice pack will not really affect the overall satisfaction. Everyone will just be so grateful to be able to finally play it!

That being said of course, releasing a "Heroine's Quest v. 1.1" later on in the future with said voice pack is also another route you could take. Ultimately though, I think everyone is pretty much going to tell you that this game is YOUR baby and therefore you have to do what feels right to YOU. No matter what you decide, people will stand behind your decision (do we have a choice? Ha.

) and be excited no matter when the game is ready for release. So, in the meantime, keep up the FANTASTIC work.

Cheers,
Sarah Rupert

Edited to add: Oh brother. I think I was delirious from lack of sleep when I wrote this post. I'm sorry I was so long-winded, sheesh... :/

Corby · Sat 23/02/2013 11:23:51

Here's our first trailer for the game. Hope you enjoy.

Thanks to Azure for the voice talent.

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Tramponline · Sat 23/02/2013 11:47:02

Lovely trailer, guys.
I especially like the animation during the 'heist' sequence. Very 'ninja'

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miguel · Sat 23/02/2013 12:21:40

This is looking fantastic! Great trailer!
Best of luck finishing the game.

Tabata · Sat 23/02/2013 13:22:02

WOW!

That is very impressive - and all those animations are really cool!
Awesome work on every part of the design

Azure · Sat 23/02/2013 15:32:41

Yay thanks for letting me take part, this looks great!

CaptainD · Sat 23/02/2013 19:26:37

Nice!

smaug · Sat 23/02/2013 19:47:03

Epic trailer! The backgrounds, the portraits, the animation, everything!!! I hope that "soon" is sooner than soon..!

DBoyWheeler · Sat 23/02/2013 21:28:28

Nice! And Azure did a great job with the voice here! Hope that Heroine's Quest keeps up the great standard (if not exceed it) that Quest for Glory set.

Corby · Sun 24/02/2013 04:06:41

Thanks for the nice comments.

Quote from: SarahLiz on Wed 20/02/2013 06:52:58
Edited to add: Oh brother. I think I was delirious from lack of sleep when I wrote this post. I'm sorry I was so long-winded, sheesh... :/

No worries.

I think we're going to give the voice thing a go early on, so there's little delay in a release. I hope it works out.

Quote from: smaugI hope that "soon" is sooner than soon..!

We're getting there. I can report on the art, which is over 90% done!

Fizzii · Tue 26/02/2013 08:42:06

Also, we are looking for voice actors! If you're interested or know anyone who would be interested in helping out, please look at this thread here and send me an audition for any of the characters you're interested in.

dactylopus · Fri 01/03/2013 03:04:20

This game is looking fantastic! From what I can tell, the battle system looks like a lot of fun, similar to QfG2.

Excellent work! I am eagerly looking forward to the release.

LTGiants2000 · Fri 01/03/2013 20:06:23

This bad boy (or girl if you will) has been on the top of my list for some time and has repositioned itself with that trailer. WOWEE!!

Blake00 · Tue 05/03/2013 09:42:21

Thought I'd let you guys know that I posted your trailer in the Quest for More Glory Facebook group and QFG's Lori Cole herself posted this comment: "This really does look like it could be fun. They did a great job at re-creating the old Quest for Glory"

Radiant · Tue 05/03/2013 11:41:36

Awesome! Happy to hear that

Sledgy · Tue 05/03/2013 12:33:41

Really, it's cool idea - female Glory

Authors are super

Fizzii · Mon 01/04/2013 09:29:47

After just over a month, we have made some decisions on our voice cast

We ended up with 118 different people auditioning for our project, or 77 male and 41 female voice actors.

Over three weeks of auditions, we had a big surge of interest at the start, and another surge of auditions towards the end.

On average, an actor auditioned for 5.1 characters, giving us a total of 606 separate character auditions to listen to. It was very tough making the casting decisions and some great actors did end up missing out, but we really appreciate each and everyone's interest and time regardless, including those from these forums who took part

Corby · Fri 24/05/2013 07:25:14

Haven't posted a good update in awhile.

Fizzii has made a lovely poster for the game here:

Some progress I can report on somewhat accurately:

Art is at 95% and the voice pack at 80%. Currently, we're finishing up the last chapter.

And, just for fun, a sample from the combat system:

Lots of giants in the game.

This one is of the dumb/strong type.

Ghost · Fri 24/05/2013 08:04:37

That is a lovely, lovely poster, Corby. Wouldn't look out of place on a high fantasy novel's jacket. Really smells of adventure; can't wait! Can't wait!

Andail · Fri 24/05/2013 08:47:39

I really think the game deserves a better poster (no it's not very good), because the in-game graphics is so beautiful. That's my sincere opinion, no offense!

cianty · Fri 24/05/2013 12:44:17

This is getting better and better. I really can't wait.

dactylopus · Fri 24/05/2013 16:33:03

Great poster, and wonderful animation!

Thanks for sharing! Can't wait!

Tabata · Fri 24/05/2013 16:57:06

Awww - what a beautiful poster!
Those graphics and animations are really cool and you all are doing a very good job!

smaug · Sat 25/05/2013 18:43:34

This project is getting more impressive and exciting by the minute! Beautiful poster artwork, great animation work and now I learn that the extraordinary talented team has been bolstered by Karens, to provide 3D cutscenes! This project may even top AGDI's magnificent remake of Quest for Glory 2! I am really looking forward to see more of this..!

fischkopf · Sun 16/06/2013 06:30:00

I hope you're selling this game, because if you did, I would instantly buy it.

Corby · Fri 21/06/2013 10:30:22

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

QuoteI hope you're selling this game, because if you did, I would instantly buy it.

Thanks, but free is also nice.

shaun9991 · Fri 21/06/2013 12:03:52

this is the game i am perhaps most excited about in the history of ags - i cant wait to re-live that quest for glory style gameplay in a new and fresh way. great stuff

The Fool · Sat 22/06/2013 00:08:19

Yup, exactly Shaun

DBoyWheeler · Sat 22/06/2013 18:17:42

As I said... if these previews are any indication, this will DEFINITELY be one of the most downloaded homebrew adventures! Especially among QfG fans.

I know this will do well with adventure gamers everywhere. So my personal hope is that there'll be a sequel. I may have said it earlier in the thread, but it bears saying again--this should be a series! It'd be a shocking shame if it doesn't.

Luca · Wed 26/06/2013 09:13:46

It looks fantastic! Great job!

Radiant · Fri 26/07/2013 12:20:34

Dear all,

Heroine's Quest: The Herald Of Ragnarok is nearing its completion, and so we are looking for a few Beta Testers. They'll get access to our current mostly-stable and almost-fully-playable build, and are asked to comment on playability and puzzle design, as well as find bugs, graphics glitches, and assorted miscellaneous issues. But this is not just a free preview of the game; please be prepared to spend time clicking on lots of details and testing out object interactions. There are some in-game debugging tools available, of course.

If interested, please drop me a PM with your motivation, as well as your previous experience with testing video games. Thanks!

DBoyWheeler · Fri 26/07/2013 19:30:54

From what I've seen in previews and other things so far, I just KNOW this'll be a smash hit!

I said it before, I'll say it again--it'd be a shame if this doesn't get a sequel... or even become a series.

Radiant · Tue 30/07/2013 22:24:33

Quote from: Radiant on Fri 26/07/2013 12:20:34
Heroine's Quest: The Herald Of Ragnarok is nearing its completion, and so we are looking for a few Beta Testers. They'll get access to our current mostly-stable and almost-fully-playable build, and are asked to comment on playability and puzzle design, as well as find bugs, graphics glitches, and assorted miscellaneous issues. But this is not just a free preview of the game; please be prepared to spend time clicking on lots of details and testing out object interactions. There are some in-game debugging tools available, of course.

Ok, we've got three people now so we'll start with that. If anybody else wants to volunteer, give us a call!

Corby · Wed 31/07/2013 10:55:15

Hey everyone, we did a short preview showcasing some of the game's voice acting. Enjoy!

[embed=640,480]<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s3-WDwlmOgo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]

miguel · Wed 31/07/2013 11:06:22

Sounds good! Great music as well.

dactylopus · Fri 02/08/2013 03:54:36

You guys found some pretty decent voice actors!

Seeing and hearing it all in action just makes me want the game more. Good work!

Igor Hardy · Fri 02/08/2013 10:14:43

Excellent! And lovely use of In the Hall of the Mountain King.

TheBitPriest · Sun 04/08/2013 22:43:14

This game is really coming together!

Good job, Radiant et. al.

kaput · Mon 05/08/2013 16:42:44

After finally getting around to playing ATOTK I seriously cannot wait to play this. It's going to be awe-to-the-some.

Lasca · Tue 06/08/2013 09:04:37

This look's really awesome!
Just a small detail in the trailer: in the scene where the Heroine's watching smoke rise, the smoke rising upwards gives the impression that there's no wind, while her hair and cape flutters like there is wind. Just looked a little strange. Sorry to be picking on small details, but the game looks so great that I just had to!

Corby · Thu 15/08/2013 11:44:00

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Testing is going well, and the final art is nearly complete.

QuoteJust a small detail in the trailer: in the scene where the Heroine's watching smoke rise, the smoke rising upwards gives the impression that there's no wind, while her hair and cape flutters like there is wind. Just looked a little strange. Sorry to be picking on small details, but the game looks so great that I just had to!

Ahh! There's a huge thicket of trees blocking the smokey area, but the red-headed character is in an open area....

Radiant · Tue 20/08/2013 12:13:38

So the most frequently asked question is, is this game freeware? The answer is that yes, it is. We design our games as a hobby in our spare time, and make money from our day jobs; we believe these games should be free for everybody's enjoyment, and our reward comes from the fan reactions we'll (hopefully) be getting.

The second most common question is, why don't we do a kickstarter? The answer is that we started this game years ago and we're now finishing up, so there's no need to 'start' anything. There's little point in raising KS money if we don't really have anything to spend it on.

That said, people who wish to support us are welcome to make a donation using the paypal button on our site, http://crystalshard.net/hq.htm - or, of course, to share this thread or our facebook page with all their friends, blogs, message boards, or anyone else who might be interested in it.

Zazzaro · Fri 20/09/2013 06:35:30

Any updates? How is the beta test going. I'm crawling the walls waiting for this to release

I know I know it's done when its done but AToTK completely captured that retro Sierra quests series for me so been looking forward to this adventure more than any other adventure game the last few years. Plan to donate to your site as well upon release. I know it's free but I feel I paid for crap games plenty of times so I doesn't bother me at all to make a donation

Edit* actually talk is cheap, just donated lol. But I couldn't change the amount from $6?

I'm on ipad so maybe that's why. Wanted to donate $15 so ill just donate again when released.

Radiant · Fri 20/09/2013 22:38:50

Thank you for your enthousiasm! Yes, it's going well, and no, we're still not going to specify an exact date, sorry! We do plan on having a little pre-release contest for fans though, we'll keep you posted!

SarahLiz · Fri 20/09/2013 23:52:23

Woo hoo!!

Zazzaro · Mon 23/09/2013 04:55:38

Quote from: Radiant on Fri 20/09/2013 22:38:50
Thank you for your enthousiasm! Yes, it's going well, and no, we're still not going to specify an exact date, sorry! We do plan on having a little pre-release contest for fans though, we'll keep you posted!

Awesome glad it's going well. Look forward to the contest if it doesn't involve drawing lol. Have great pictures in my head but has never translated to paper.

Radiant · Thu 26/09/2013 00:51:25

Join the Heroine's Quest box contest, and win a cameo in the game!

(1) Download the box art for the game from http://crystalshard.net/dls/hq_boxart.zip
(2) Print one of the box art images, and use it to make a DVD case, CD case, or actual game box for HQ.
(3) Take a picture of it in suitable surroundings. What is fitting is up to you; you could find a snowy landscape to place it in, or cosplay as a troll holding the case, or create some fan art and place the case to the side, or anything else you can think of. Be creative!
(4) Post the picture in this thread. If you have Facebook, please put it in our FB group as well, and link to it from your own Facebook timeline or wall.

The deadline is October 16th (23:59 GMT). After that, the Crystal Shard team will act as judges to determine the three best entries. The three winners will get a cameo in the game: describe what your character should look like and we will place it in Heroine's Quest. One cameo is alive and well, one is imprisoned, and the last one is dead (because hey, the game is about Ragnarok). The cameos are not hidden; a player is likely to come across them in a normal playthrough.

The first price gets first pick and an animated cameo; the other two are static. Your character must be suitable to the environment, so e.g. robots or ninjas are not an option; and note that this is
a cameo, not a moving or speaking role. By submitting a picture, you give us permission to use it as promotional material on e.g. our website; we'll include your name if we use it. Crystal Shard retains full rights to the game, including the sprites used for the cameo.

Radiant · Thu 03/10/2013 17:15:22

Stuart Wright sent us this pic, which I hope is inspiring to other participants!

Monsieur OUXX · Fri 04/10/2013 03:11:24

amazing picture!

Igor Hardy · Fri 04/10/2013 08:44:49

Should we understand this as "Heroine's Quest will top them all!"?

JoshuaSmyth · Fri 04/10/2013 22:04:50

This game looks really cool. The Quest for Glory series is probably my favourite series of all time.

Radiant · Sun 13/10/2013 19:55:42

Three days to go! Do something creative and win a cameo in Heroine's Quest!

Construed · Sun 03/11/2013 02:45:33

This game is just unbelievably beautiful, I can't wait to play!

Blake00 · Fri 15/11/2013 10:15:40

Looks so awesome guys!

I posted a link to your Meet the team article at indiedb on the Quest For More Glory facebook group and once again it attracted the attention of the Cole's.

Corey viewed it and Lori posted "I love the look of the main character - she rocks!"

Fizzii · Mon 02/12/2013 09:57:29

Thanks for posting the link Blake

There are a couple more updates on our IndieDB page:

About Monsters, Combat and Interfaces: http://www.indiedb.com/games/heroines-quest/news/heroines-quest-monsters-combat-and-interfaces

About the game's development and how it all began: http://www.indiedb.com/games/heroines-quest/news/the-making-of-heroines-quest-the-herald-of-ragnarok

CaptainD · Mon 02/12/2013 21:34:36

This just looks more impressive every time I see it.

mkennedy · Mon 02/12/2013 22:29:10

Will there be an option to let the computer handle the combat for those of us with slow reflexes? (If you want you could also give a slight XP bonus to players who choose to do the fights manually)

Fizzii · Mon 02/12/2013 22:50:10

QuoteWill there be an option to let the computer handle the combat for those of us with slow reflexes? (If you want you could also give a slight XP bonus to players who choose to do the fights manually)

There is a difficulty slider with a very easy setting (and currently, it is super easy) for those who don't like combat elements and wish to experience more of the adventure elements

You won't need fast reflexes at all, and the game is still enjoyable!

Construed · Tue 03/12/2013 03:15:12

What an honor to receive the attention of the Coles!
And a well deserved one too, This game is certainly a finely polished gem!!!

Zazzaro · Fri 06/12/2013 03:00:44

So I see a release date of December 30th! Is that true? I also have a question, will this be like AToTK with multiple endings or is that too much of a spoiler to say before release?

Fizzii · Fri 06/12/2013 09:44:56

We haven't announced an official release date yet, but definitely aiming for some time this month. We are getting really close, so hopefully we'll have an official date worked out soon.

selmiak · Fri 06/12/2013 12:20:49

Oh wow, these are exciting news!

cacaro · Sat 07/12/2013 14:51:02

Quote from: selmiak on Fri 06/12/2013 12:20:49
Oh wow, these are exciting news!

Indeed. Can't wait to try this.

Zazzaro · Sat 07/12/2013 23:43:00

Ah ok, I just saw on your indiedb page that it said coming December 30th so got hopeful. Anyways take your time as it will ultimately lead to a better product.

Fizzii · Sun 08/12/2013 01:03:55

We'll make sure we make an official announcement on Facebook, IndieDB, here etc when we have a date

Charity · Fri 13/12/2013 04:32:19

This is beautiful. I really enjoyed A Tale of Two Kingdoms and Quest for Glory is still one of my favorite adventure game series. I think if anyone can pull this off, you guys can.

I just watched the voice acting preview and the voices are pretty good, but the animations were totally out of sink with the voices, which broke immersion for me pretty bad. Will this be fixed in the finished product? I hate nitpicking about this since everything else about this looks so great.

Corby · Fri 13/12/2013 04:34:18

QuoteI just watched the voice acting preview and the voices are pretty good, but the animations were totally out of sink with the voices, which broke immersion for me pretty bad. Will this be fixed in the finished product? I hate nitpicking about this since everything else about this looks so great.

Been fixed for quite a bit now.

Corby · Tue 17/12/2013 18:13:17

Some fun previews until the release:

http://www.indiedb.com/games/heroines-quest

Not much longer now.

Radiant · Sat 21/12/2013 16:13:55

We're getting a white christmas this year...

Construed · Sat 21/12/2013 17:01:27

Nice! In the game, or in your region?
We haven't had a white Christmas in our region in like 5 years, however we will in our game

Merry Christmas to you Corby, Fizzii and the rest of the crew!

Nice animation Corby! Gotta love that pixel perfection, a few little pixels do a whole lot!
Not an easy task, as I've learned recently!

So how many years have you guys been working on this thus far?

PS. I would love to get a few of you and Fizzii's pixel art tutorials, although Fizzi's tutorial site seems to be down

Fizzii · Sat 21/12/2013 20:42:59

Merry Christmas to you as well!

We're currently testing like crazy and Radiant is fixing those extra bugs coming in like mad.

The game started late 2009. So it'll be just over four years since Corby initiated the project.

QuotePS. I would love to get a few of you and Fizzii's pixel art tutorials, although Fizzi's tutorial site seems to be down

I didn't think anyone really looked at my old website! I actually need to sort out a new host first, and I was going to do more new tutorials with better techniques as I wasn't happy with some of those tutorials (since as usual, I've improved over time).

Construed · Sun 22/12/2013 00:37:51

Ah, I see.
Heroine's quest is going to be super bad ass then cause you guys got a decent sized team and I saw the AGD remakes which were quite splendid with a smaller team took about the same amount of time.

Yea, I've studied qfg style art for a few years now and there's not many references or even people who understand what it consists of, So between you,Corb, my good friend Toendra and a very small handful of others you were among the top traditional style artists I've ever seen

Please let me know if you do get a new site up, I pretty much lurk these forums constantly!

dactylopus · Mon 23/12/2013 08:31:51

I'm so ridiculously excited about this game. I can't wait to see it!

Good luck with the last bits of the process. I hope those bugs don't cause too much trouble.

Corby · Tue 24/12/2013 08:19:46

Crystal Shard announces Heroine's Quest Christmas release!

Crystal Shard is pleased to announce that we will be releasing Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok on Christmas evening (December 25th, 2013, Europe/American time).

It has been a long journey, but we are finally at the stage where the game is ready for release. The game can be downloaded for free from our website http://www.crystalshard.net/hq.htm, and we will also organise for it to be hosted onto various mirrors.

Stay tuned for the release, and happy holidays from Crystal Shard!

Construed · Tue 24/12/2013 10:20:46

Wow! What an awesome Christmas present to the community!
You guys have worked very hard on this game and spent a great deal of time on it.
You are true hero's!

I'm going to be downloading it Christmas day!

Merry Christmas and god bless you all!

Daniel Eakins · Tue 24/12/2013 11:43:17

This is the biggest, most high-profile RPG ever made with AGS isn't it?

I'm really really excited

CaptainD · Tue 24/12/2013 12:08:16

Quote from: Daniel Eakins on Tue 24/12/2013 11:43:17
This is the biggest, most high-profile RPG ever made with AGS isn't it?

I dunno - probably on a par with AGDI's QFG2 remake, but in a sense this is even better because it's original!

Congrats to all on the team - this is a mammoth project and looks awesome.

selmiak · Tue 24/12/2013 12:11:40

Quote from: Corby on Tue 24/12/2013 08:19:46

This sums up my reaction pretty well

AprilSkies · Tue 24/12/2013 12:13:28

An incredible work!
Awesome!
I'm waiting for the release ... tomorrow!!!!!

Athanor · Tue 24/12/2013 12:44:06

I followed the development of your game since the beginning. I'm really looking forward to the release tomorrow. To be honest, I can't remember awaiting a game's release with so much excitement. It's like a wonderful christmas present for me. Thank you very much for all your effort and passion to finish your game! I wish you all the best and Merry Christmas to all readers of this thread.

DBoyWheeler · Tue 24/12/2013 12:46:07

Considering the winter setting, it's only appropriate that it be released that day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!

cacaro · Tue 24/12/2013 14:31:32

Best christmas present I could hope for. Thank you so much.

Stupot · Tue 24/12/2013 20:13:39

Great stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to slope away from the Christmas proceedings for a spell and check it out :-)

SarahLiz · Tue 24/12/2013 21:30:32

Ohhh oh ho, merry Christmas to ME! This is the best gift I could have ever asked for!

Wow. This totally made my day, heck, my week, year, etc. Thanks to all of you for all your dedication & hard work making this game, I know it's going to be a huge hit.

Sarah

Zazzaro · Wed 25/12/2013 03:57:56

Awesome ill donate to your site again

And done, wish would let you donate more than $6 but I've done it twice. Thanks for all the work!!!

dactylopus · Wed 25/12/2013 05:40:52

I am so very happy! Not only for me, because I get to play this awesome game, but for Crystal Shard and all of the hard work they put in to make this a reality. You guys are truly amazing. I am beyond excited to have the chance to finally download this!

To have this wonderful game released for free is truly an exceptional feat. While the earlier RPG remakes have all been good, they have been retellings of stories I knew well. I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new world on par with the best of the Quests for the first time in far too many years.

Thanks, everyone!

Ghost · Wed 25/12/2013 05:42:57

Quote from: Radiant on Sat 21/12/2013 16:13:55
We're getting a white christmas this year...

Checks site...

Yay! Congrats on that release!

Secret Fawful · Wed 25/12/2013 11:03:18

OH MY GAWWWWD, I know what I'm doing Christmas evening.

Corby · Wed 25/12/2013 21:40:48

Just finished the final game run.

Zazzaro · Wed 25/12/2013 22:25:02

Upload upload UPLOAD!!!!!