Item: As you know, I am making a video game.

[AlexCraig]

And so, I have decided to take a few screenshots of some of what I have done in it. This is merely a selection of a few parts in the game.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss01.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss02.png
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A few in-town shots.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss03.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss04.png
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A simple bar.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss05.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss06.png
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Menu screen and the base of a tower.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss07-1.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss08.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss09.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss10.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss11.png
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An inevitable battle.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ss12.png
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A nice looking backdrop.

That's all the screenshots I have for now. I have a lot more stuff done in-game, and I may take more screenshots later. For now, enjoy.

[pikachief]

host the images on somehing else so i can see http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

ok Gnight http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[AlexCraig]

Photobucket, yo. I don't see how you can't see them. I see them perfectly. *shruggs*

Here are a few more showing the most recent things I've done. This city is massive and it looks spectacular.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf1.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf2.png
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The entrance and part of the main city of the game.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf3.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf4.png
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The inn and part of the city.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf5.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf6.png
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Out/inside of the bank. Actually works. Still working some of the kinks out, but works.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf7.png

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf8.png
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Part of the shopping district and the Item Shop.

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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Sprites/My%20game/ssf9.png
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Most of a large fountain park thing I made in the main area of the city.

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[cel]

interesting work there! I want to comment on this if I might, since I noticed what might have been some of the sources of your inspiration.

outside graphics remind me of final fantasy mystic quest mixed in with some elements from chrono trigger and phantasy star 4.

that menu has final fantasy 4-9 written all over it, but via a mirror.

battle shots just scream "LUFIA!!!"

dialogue could use some work. Example: what the elder could have said in the first shot could read, "If you can bring me two chicks, some chips and dip, and all the american pie dvd's, I will allow you to play with my things".

[amtalx]

Nice work!

+10 Ginger witches

[pikachief]

yea i cant see photobucket or image shack -_- lol jsut forget it XD

[NPCMook]

Thats pretty awesome, good luck with it!

[Masou]

so your gonna let your PSOW friends beta-test it right? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[AlexCraig]

@Masou: Maybe. Once I get enough done with it to make a true test play.

@Pika: Yeah, sorry about that. Dunno what to say.

@Cel: Well, you're pretty close with all the Final Fantasy games (including Mystic Quest http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif ). My inspiration for the city came from Minas Tirith, Meltokio (ToS), and Rabinatre (FFXII). The world was partly inspired by FFXII (it is in sections, not 'you walk on overworld map'). The menu and battle styles are the default, and I do not know how to change it to anything else (which is good, because I find this style easier XDD).

@Everyone Else: Thank you for the compliments http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[TalHex]

looks awesome http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif what's the storyline look like so far?

[Randomness]

So, will it let you implement any kind of fancy special abilities, or are you limited to a pre-existing set of moves?

If the former, it had BETTER have at least one long, over-the-top spell animation that decimates everything in sight.

[Tact]

On 2008-01-28 12:46, Randomness wrote:
If the former, it had BETTER have at least one long, over-the-top spell animation that decimates everything in sight.



It's definitely possible for him to do that. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[AlexCraig]

@Random: I can make my own abilities/spells/skills/whatever. I haven't done so yet, but in time I will.

@Tal: The story is pretty good so far. I am still working out some of it, but to this point it is running smoothly. Once I finish more of the paperwork and typed out background, I will post SOME of the storyline. I want it to be a secret for the most part until I complete it and decide to create gamedisks for people.

EDIT: I think I will also use this thread to post updates for what I have done in the game.

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[TalHex]

also are humans going to be the only playable race?

[Wyndham]

can it run on a mac?

[AlexCraig]

Well, as per one of my friends, there will be one catgirl. She requested it. I already have all the PCs planned out, so I am not taking requests.

Most PCs are human, 1 is a catgirl, and 2 have dragon in their bloodline but they do not look at all draconic.

@Orandham: Dunno. I'll have to look that up.

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[TalHex]

good enough http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[Tact]

A cat-person! Make a needle dress armor. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

(Oh, wait, that's a request...damn.)

[AlexCraig]

Ah-ah Tact http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

In the FKL game I MIGHT make at a later time, I would be more than happy taking requests. But for this game, only the friends of mine who are the PCs will be able to make requests.

[Nitro Vordex]

Looks very nice! Couple of questions.
What do you use for this? Is it based on Flash, Adobe, what?
What are some things you might need to know to code stuff like this? I've always been interested in coding and video game design.
Battles, are they random, or do you see the monster and you attack it and/or it runs at you? (al la Tales of Symphonia)
Just a thought of mine: The ground, streets and tiles all look great, so, just a thought, what do you think about tanning the grass as if some were dried(or browned from heat), some tiles look a little worn, etc.

Just some thoughts, very nice looking game. Care to post the beginning of the story for a refresher? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_yes.gif

[ShinMaruku]

On 2008-01-28 13:24, AlexCraig wrote:


1 is a catgirl, and 2 have dragon in their bloodline but they do not look at all draconic.



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WITCH!

[Out_Kast]

It looks pretty damn good!
I don't think it was done on Flash. But do correct me if I'm wrong http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif
I hope it goes well for you.

[AlexCraig]

On 2008-01-28 14:07, Nitro_Vordex wrote:
Looks very nice! Couple of questions.
What do you use for this? Is it based on Flash, Adobe, what?

I used to use RPG Maker 2003, but the sound stopped working, so I moved on to the more advanced RPG Maker XP. It looks much nicer.



What are some things you might need to know to code stuff like this? I've always been interested in coding and video game design.

It is pretty basic and straightforeward. Mostly just point and click. All you need it RPG Maker XP.



Battles, are they random, or do you see the monster and you attack it and/or it runs at you? (al la Tales of Symphonia)

You can adjust the encounter rate for random battles. Only if you use sprites would you see the monsters before the fight. Kinda like the bosses in my game.



Just a thought of mine: The ground, streets and tiles all look great, so, just a thought, what do you think about tanning the grass as if some were dried(or browned from heat), some tiles look a little worn, etc.

They give you set things, so i work with what I am given at the moment before I import other things. But, in the plains in front of the city there is a lot of dried grassland.



Just some thoughts, very nice looking game. Care to post the beginning of the story for a refresher? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_yes.gif


In time. I am very busy at the moment.

[Nitro Vordex]

Thanks, best of luck, just don't knock yourself out. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[AlexCraig]

Nah. I was busy with the button link to my site (see sig). Now that I am back from business, I am open to more questions pertaining to my game, RPG Maker, and/or how it is going.

[Nitro Vordex]

Are you doing the music score?

[AlexCraig]

I am using what they give me for music, but I am altering the pitch and volume. I may add other songs later, but the durrent songs are actually pretty good. I even have a video with the title music.

[MetaZedlen]

The whole concept looks great, I think I might try this myself, being that I need to use my own story for something...

*downloads RPG maker XP*

[Sord]

You put more work into the program then I ever did. Only made a few maps myself. Usually when I get to setting event properties to stuff I bum out and don't feel like doing it.

[AlexCraig]

Maps are just part of it all in the end. It is what you put on them which makes them awesome. The city, Fallas, is something I have been putting a lot of effort in, but I also thought "what sorts of things do I want in that city?" So I added a bar, an inn, item/weapon/armor shops, a bank, and various street shops. Hell, I made it so that you cannot access the weapon shop until later on in the game.

[pikachief]

I used to own RPG MAKER XP but then my HD got wiped T_T

[Tact]

But we want badass weapons now... http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

Oh well, enough coolness in the weapon department will make it worth the wait.

[AlexCraig]

I made it so that at the beginning, the weapon shop is under maintenance.

@Pika: I know where to get it, as well as many other programs to assist it and the other RPG Makers.

[pikachief]

On 2008-01-28 18:03, AlexCraig wrote:
I made it so that at the beginning, the weapon shop is under maintenance.

@Pika: I know where to get it, as well as many other programs to assist it and the other RPG Makers.



could u send me links or something?

I had much fun with it, and it gives me something to do since PSU has now bored me >.>

[TalHex]

i've have more success at making campaigns for heroes 4 then actual games with rpg maker

[AlexCraig]

http://www.crankeye.com/index.php?page=downloads

[Tact]

I actually find that I like to make maps a lot more than the actual scripting and such. Maybe it's because it's just easier.

I should make a map of FKL. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[TalHex]

what kind? sprite? if ya do i'll make it in heroes 4 campaign editor (the graphics are fairly good in 4) and take screen shots

[pikachief]

On 2008-01-28 18:06, AlexCraig wrote:
http://www.crankeye.com/index.php?page=downloads



*please dont block*

yay it works!!!

i wish i knew my activation key for it >.< o well i'll just abuse the trail lol


On 2008-01-28 18:09, Tact wrote:
I actually find that I like to make maps a lot more than the actual scripting and such. Maybe it's because it's just easier.

I should make a map of FKL. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif



I dont get scripting so tahts what i do http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

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[AlexCraig]

Making the maps is fun, but I like the behind the scenes mechanics. Like the bank. It took me a while to get it right. But once it is done, it is almost irresistable to do.

[TalHex]

i like the story writing and the map design but i hate programming the events...

[Sord]

On 2008-01-28 18:09, Tact wrote:
I should make a map of FKL. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif


didn't Alex do that once? (or at least attempt it)

[AlexCraig]

On 2008-01-28 18:15, TalonKitsune wrote:
i like the story writing and the map design but i hate programming the events...


I just made a video on making a simple chest. I will upload it and post it. Pay attention to my words in it, as the video may not be as clear.

[Nitro Vordex]

Is there anything advanced you need to do? Like, write the script yourself or do you just type in what you want and it does it?

[Tact]

On 2008-01-28 18:16, Sord wrote:
didn't Alex do that once? (or at least attempt it)



I'm not sure. Either way, it will be attempted for the second time.

[AlexCraig]

There is something called "Scripting" which I haven't the faintest idea about. But to make people say things, that is easy as hell. Event > Message > *Type*

[pikachief]

On 2008-01-28 18:11, AlexCraig wrote:
Making the maps is fun, but I like the behind the scenes mechanics. Like the bank. It took me a while to get it right. But once it is done, it is almost irresistable to do.



o i'd love to use the script stuff if i had any script knowledge at all >.< lol

[Sord]

On 2008-01-28 18:22, Nitro_Vordex wrote:
Is there anything advanced you need to do? Like, write the script yourself or do you just type in what you want and it does it?


you write dialogue for each character as well as changes in games by setting up "events." For the most part it works like an on/off thing. If the character achieves something specific, it activates a switch to on to cause a change.

However, (I'm pretty sure it's the XP one) there is a scriptor applet included incase you really do want to build something entirely from code.

[pikachief]

also.,... DAM THIS INFERNAL BLOCKER BLOCKING MY DOWNLOADS >.<

dont worry about it i'll find a way to get it >.>

[AlexCraig]

While my demo event video loads, enjoy this one with my intro song (it is called Title 1 or something like that, but I like it)

http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Other%20Pics/Videos/?action=view&current=100_0625.flv

[DekaoTheRAmar]

I am intrigued.


i'm sure it's been said before but i don't feel like looking through the 3 pages worth of posts.

What program do you use.

Also,

i like the Dragon Quest fighting style. (Or Phantasy Star whichever)

[Nitro Vordex]

On 2008-01-28 18:06, AlexCraig wrote:
http://www.crankeye.com/index.php?page=downloads


Which one do I download? o_O

[AlexCraig]

RPG Maker XP Postality Knights Edition.

[TalHex]

RPG Maker Postal Edition, powered by the French Postal Service

[pikachief]

o well im stuck with the trail of the XP ver. yay for internet blockers blocking all the download and torrent sites! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

unless i could SOMEHOW get my brother off WoW to download it on his laptop then send it to this PC....

nah impossible, i'll just keepworking with XP http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[AlexCraig]

That was the only site I found it on. I would switch to plan b.

My video is about halfway uploaded.

[Solstis]

Looks nice, though some of the grass looks like pokemon random encounter grass.

[pikachief]

On 2008-01-28 18:51, Solstis wrote:
Looks nice, though some of the grass looks like pokemon random encounter grass.



*takes notes*

[AlexCraig]

Meh, I mostly used the base grass. At certain parts I added crabgrass, long grass, and dried grass. The plains in front of Fallas utilizes most grasses.

[NPCMook]

I used to have a fairly good website that had several scripts open for use, including a character follow script, multi-player scripts, and a battle modification that changed the battles to a side view like Final Fantasy games(the downfall was you had to then script EVERY battle). But... I forgot the site xD

[AlexCraig]

Rm2k3 used side battles. I didn't want to make individual sprites for each character, so this is more my pace.

[pikachief]

On 2008-01-28 18:56, NPCMook wrote:
I used to have a fairly good website that had several scripts open for use, including a character follow script, multi-player scripts, and a battle modification that changed the battles to a side view like Final Fantasy games(the downfall was you had to then script EVERY battle). But... I forgot the site xD



multi-player!? wow O.o

oh and i would've used the side view things for bosses http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Tact]

Ugh, goodness. It's so hard to pick a good tileset for FKL.

I may have to combine the Desert one and the one for some town.

[AlexCraig]

Here you go. (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/Faedeur_Onarcius/Other%20Pics/Videos/?action=view&current=100_0634.flv) My simple chest/event video.

[AlexCraig]

Taco update: Began working on another part of the city that has larger homes and buildings. Since I am finished with the lower section, it is time to move up. Once I am done with that section, I will take more screens.

[Wyndham]

i'll just mention I want to know if it is mac compatible, because it looks somewhat spiffy.

[AlexCraig]

I think I answered that earlier in the thread. I am not sure if it is mac compatible. I know it works for Windows XP, as that is what I have.

[Wyndham]

I was saying that because I don't have a complete answer is all.

[AlexCraig]

'Sokay. It is a legitimate question that even I would be concerned about. I will look it up when my computer isn't being a hinderance.

[Nitro Vordex]

Looks...do-able, at least. Just alittle bit of a pain, I downloaded the setup, plan to get it running soon.
So, when it's finished, does it run in Flash or what?

[AlexCraig]

No. You burn a game disk in the end and it plays off the disk. I think so, at least.

[Nitro Vordex]

So it just turns into a PC game, huh? Pretty cool. To start off, should I start writing a storyline, or design the game, or do both at the same time?

[AlexCraig]

Start getting an idea for a story first. Background, characters, events, etc. THEN work on maps, events, etc. in-game.

[Nitro Vordex]

Yeah, that's what I figured. I'll start working on the storyline, as soon as I can see what's on the program, what I can use/work with, effects, so that I won't do anything rediculous.

Another thought struck me. Can you import sprites?

[AlexCraig]

Yes, but they have to be in the format the sprites in-game are in. You'll know when you export sprites.

[Nitro Vordex]

All right, that should quench my questions for now. I'll probably start installing it tonight, and get some ideas for storyline.
Do you mind if I post about how I'm doing here, Alex?

[AlexCraig]

Go right ahead. I would like hearing what people are doing on thier RPG Makers.

[pikachief]

I downloaded the RPG maker then some glitch on PSU popped up.

I went to go check it out and found a bunch of spammers spamming "save our serveres!" so as a joke i started spamming "Your shoutings in the way of my glitching!!" someone caught it on video and is now accusing me of glitching -_-

so i haven't gotten that far on my RPG http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[TalHex]

what's the difference between RPG 2003 and RPG XP?

[AlexCraig]

It takes time to get far. I have been working on my game for the better part of a year, and I am still not halfway done. It takes time.

[Nitro Vordex]

Well, after a quick look through(and I mean VERY quick) I shouldn't have much of a problem coming up with a storyline.
Whew, it looks like a lot of work, but I think it'll be great! It would be my first video game!

Whoa, too far ahead. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif Start off basic man. Alright, I'ma getting off for tonight, prolly update tomorrow, might even have a website.

[AlexCraig]

Graphics, style, combat, certain ways to make events, etc. They're similar, but vastly different. XP is more complicated, but more worth it.

[AlexCraig]

Right. Start small, work your way up.

[pikachief]

My games gonna have 3 kids and a knight! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

and the story has to do with them grouping together fighting off the evil last boss http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

lol wait no i cant.... i think 100 other people just copied that idea....

[AlexCraig]

Summary of the beginning of my game:

A group of friends set sail to the continent of Balset. Their old hometown was too hard-up and dictatorial. Several weeks pass, and soon Balset was on the horizon. But their docking was not to be. For from the sky, a great red serpentine dragon bore down on their ship. Though they fought valiantly, the group failed and their ship was dessimated.

A few days later, one young man from the group named Alex woke up on a sandy shore. He was alone and lost. He called out for his friends, but no response. Picking up his sword, he traversed to find the nearest town to find his friends.

And so the story begins...

[-Crokar-]

seems pretty cool. i may download the maker at a later time.

[AlexCraig]

I'm just glad a lot of people like this. That, and my game is going very well. It makes me happy knowing other people are enjoying it/considering DLing it. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[Cz]

looks awesome.

[AlexCraig]

Thanks http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif It has been difficult at times, but trial and error works.

[Cz]

just wondering, do you have list of names of all the characters that appeared in the game? That would be a nice list that i wanted to see.

[AlexCraig]

Okay. I doubt you'd know any (save for me and David http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif )

Alex ~ Warrior
David ~ Mage
Mike ~ Geomancer
Eric ~ Ninja
Chris ~ Divine Archer
Stephen ~ Dark Mage
Kian ~ Thief
Kitty ~ Hunter

[Cz]

only one female character? Unless Kian is also female. It's a great start though. If you continue on, your skill will be improve and make another better game, i presumed.

[AlexCraig]

XDD I only had one female friend I keep constant contact with. I would have more, but I have so few female friends.

[Cz]

it doesnt have to be a person you know in real life. :E You can always make up a character and let him/her play his/her role. Try to create an originality type of character.

[AlexCraig]

I wanted this game's PCs to be people I know in real life/over internet. Not made up people. I'll save that for the sequal if I do that http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[AlexCraig]

http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_lol.gif Yeah. Night, Mai!

[Cz]

well anyways, i am about to faint for real. Must get some sleep. my body is really weak lately, maybe i am starting to be sick or something. i am going to do personal hygiene and go to sleep.

Chao, bye bye, sayonara, bye-b, ngu ngon...you know the deal. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_bunny.gif http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_bunny.gif http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_hamster.gif http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_bunny.gif http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_bunny.gif