This isn't working...

Meh. I know I said I'd be replacing all RTP with my own graphics, but I've now decided that it might not be a good idea. I think the effort required to replace everything simply isn't worth it.  My original graphics look like ass, at least the backgrounds and enviroments.

My original graphics...

The RTP...

I dunno, something about my art looks kinda like Earthbound, it's too simplistic and cartoony, doesn't fit with the vibe of the game. Certain bits look great, I like the trees and nature, but buildings and unnatural stuff look terrible. There's also the fact that environments are kinda boring to make, and time consuming, and will increase development time.  Of course, maybe I'm being too hyper critical of my art... But I gotta think about keeping game development fun rather than treating it as a job and frustrating myself by doing unnecessary stuff. 

Now, when will I release a beta, or something for you guys to play? I'm guessing 2 months from now, like in March at the latest. I've already finished 90% of the graphics I wanna use, and probably like 50% of the mapping is done. Planning is pretty much done. The story is pretty much done as well, although I wanna do a few rewrites.  The beta when I release it will contain a single group of islands where you can explore in a semi-open manner.  Behold, the Arandaan Islands!

It's small, but it'll be perfect for a first area, and I'll be able to finish it and release it. The full game will feature 4 different areas like this.

Anyway that's it for the update!