Ragnarok Nostalgia!!! + My Bunny Top Hat!

Well the project of the RO mobile "Ragnarok Nostalgia" for Korea is pretty much ready for the public now, equipped with some features as Japans RO Mobile Story but redesigned for simpler phones to handle it instead of the touch screen ones.

This is a new Mobile Game that's fully ONLINE playable with friends connected VIA Mobile.

It's still in the works if credits will be used to buy from the Kafra Shop, like in normal RO servers. For the mean time it's just as is, play the game win events, kill monsters, send your items and zenny to your real RO account....yeah it's all good!

Plus the nice part is the design of the game, it's actually Babyfied/Chibi/SD type so the sprite is actually reduced images of the larger size sprites.

One bad thing about the game is the lack of classes...right now it only supports MAGE, KNIGHT, and PRIEST, each going from 1-1 class to 2-1. Gravity is still in works with this project but the features and monsters are pretty fun to beat up! Maybe with enough support we can push these funky designs into real RO servers...

Last thing:
I'm very SHOCKED to see my Bunny Top Hat actually being re-used as a monster's Edit...but Gravity really messed up the other ear... ::sighs::
Either way, once again my designs have made a mark in RO! Woo Hoo

Heres a look at some of the sprites for the game and screen shots:







Here is also a video of the game play from the cell:



Hoped you guys Enjoyed!

Links to:
Official Ragnarok Nostalgia Korea

My Bunny Top Hat Sprite

Official Art works of my Bunny Top Hat

New AFK Bubble

A new headgear is coming your way soon to all official RO servers!

The AFK Bubble!

Ears of Ifrit Japanese Clip Art

Just a short little post about the Ears of Ifrit coming to Japan finally. You can get it if you purchase the Memorial Package 2009 for RJC which comes packed with a few additional things, but the best thing in it are my Ears.....yeah they Rock!

- jRO's Clip Art -

If you haven't see my previous post about me developing this Headgear and it's initial release hitting the Philippines 1st along with it's stats, then just click on this link here: Ears of Ifrit initial release & Stats

Shadow Chaser

Hey Guys,

Shadow Chaser will officially be uploaded on Sakray! The rest are soon to come, I'll upload them once it's up. Just a little word of advise, the designs are not 100% but I'm not sure if Gravity will advise anything on changing things up, seeing how this has happened before again and again...but at lest the sprite is up, and the skills are still in testing, but so far so good.

Enjoy!

I'll be on - LIVE! The Show!!!

This week I just wanted to announced that I'll be featured on LIVE! The Show!
Hosted by Joey Alarilla!
(Many thanks goes out to you and Ryan for having me)

We'll be talking to everyone who visits the Live Blogging show (Between the Hours of: 3-6 pm, Philippine Standard Time) as we take in Comments and Questions about various RO topics. There might be prizes to be given out as well this time!
(I'm just saying this from experience watching them before, sometimes theres prizes so yeah.)
Alot of things could and be discovered about myself and the developments of RO, or any possible projects I haven't announced yet on here. So stay tuned!

It's this Wednesday the 15th of April!

Direct URL:

http://www.levelupgames.ph/liveblog/live-the-show-april-15-2009/

Hope to see ya there, Enjoy!

Still here and there!

Hey guys,

I know I haven't updated the blog for awhile but I just wanted to give you guys a heads up I'm still here!I've been really busy with meetings, and work for RO! So trust me, stick around cause I got a few things to announce when the time comes, right now though the only thing I can announce is the new headgear that I developed almost a year ago for Philippines RO's Summer collection, which was the Beer-2-Cap it's a Hat with 2 beer cans on the sides with those long straws.

Hopefully if all goes well May something, it'll be released and I can show you the finalized in game sprite. But anyways, besides that Regional Championships are brewing for RO which means RWC '09 which is going to be held in Japan this year.

So yeah, I've been pretty busy catching up with everyone seeing how its Holy week (Easter Week). So yeah alot of people are on leaves or going on leaves, etc.

Besides that, I've been working on 2 personal side-projects which I'll announce soon...But yeah guys I'm really sorry for the lack of updates, this is normally when things get crazy.

OH YEAH, I'll also be updating you guys when you can possibly see me on a LIVE BLOG show hosted By Level-Up! and LU's Joey Alarilla. So you guys can actually ask questions and leave comments and we'll answer them on the spot or mention your comments. This is deffently gonna be one of those times where you'll need to jump on the liveblog site (its a video blog all at the same time) and ask away! So please check my plurk or here for future updates on it...!

Till then guys, Laterz!

Btw- My B-day is this 13th...Happy B-Day To Me!!!

RO iPhone /TouchScreen Mobile!

Sorry I haven't been posting much new stuff for RO, I've been somewhat busy with a few other projects for Capcom and Udon Comics regarding the 15th anniversary of Dark Stalkers.

Now that those projects are done, I was able to get back into working with RO and getting updated by my team. Apparently, the latest development for RO isn't or shall I say, will be...is a closer step from the RO DS, which was inspired by other MMOs converting to the DS.

Well apparently, other MMO's and game developers across the world are making fast cash off of iPhone and other Touch devices these days. So GungHo and Gravity decided to it's time to take RO out of the DS wood works and approach the same factor as "DC" did "Watchmen iPhone".

Yup basically it'll be once again a mini-watered down version of RO, but on your touch devices. Almost the same as the DS version with un-rotated maps and wide range of functions etc. But you'll still be able to hack n' slash, level up, and chat with various mobile device users from across the 3G (or other mobile connection) networks!

The game is being currently developed under "Flash" for Mobile Devices, so that might already take away the mystery if your cell can play it or not. But from what I know iPhone doesn't have Flash enable Games, so the only bet some of yous got is someone licensing it in the States, and ports it to iPhone. (Fat Chance Maybe?) But here's to hoping the development of this project shifts to going to iPhone Maybe....mainly though this is under Japan standards so they're choosing what phones are more popular and which sell the most for games out here.

So far the phones in Japan that are enable for this are NTT DoCoMo FOMA 905i series or later "i APURIONRAIN" are models. OpenGL-ES，iアプリオンライン，iアプリコール，ワイド画面に対応している。 OpenGL-ES, i APURIONRAIN, i APURIKORU, which corresponds with the use of the wide screen.

Here is a link of the sample models:
http://www.nttdocomo.com/features/foma905igallery/

Onward to more details...
The plus side to this game is that it's integrated with the PC version on some aspects. The main focus of the mobile version is to expand the idea of WoE/GvG. Players will be able to create and join guilds through the mobile network, also allowing integration with their main PC accounts. Players who don't have a guild can also play solo doing some Quests and Leveling as well in minor areas. Vending and collecting Zenny is also available with this mobile version.

But as I stated before, the main focus is to allow new guilds and older guilds to be connected on a regular bases so if your teammates are on vacation they can at least recruit new members or collect zenny, Etc.

I find this a nice concept for solo players as well, who just want to do something while they're away from the PC, and don't own a Laptop. The Mobile version will offer events, and promos as well as the PC version. So if you wish for this device to be release I'd start bugging your local RO provider to get this for any local phone service. LOL.

Here's a few development screen shots:

And this what you see when you flip your phone on the side:

It's a very simple concept and I'm sure it'll be a hit in Japan, no news if it'll be licensed in the other countries though. I'll try to keep you guys updated about it, it's just once it's release it's released, it'll be mainly depending on if someone who's connected with Gravity wants to license it in that region. Maybe the Philippines will get it under SMART, if LU plans to get this title. Who knows, LOL.

RO isn't FOR the iPhone per-say, it's just an example of the certain type of touch device that it COULD be on along with many others. The NTT DoCoMo FOMA 905i series or later models have been confirmed though, so Cells like them might be highly possible in your region.

I'll try to find some more time to post some newer stuff, just been very busy. Well I hope guys enjoy!Laterz!

Level-Up! Live 2008 Art Contest Submissions!!

Hey Guys,

This is pretty old stuff, but I happen to come across these pics when I was going through some old files back when I was in the Philippines for Level-Up Live 2008.

These were poster boards I made for their art contest. Even though the chances were slim to none seeing how I'm a developer. Plus when I was designing this the theme wasn't posted nor did I bother to actually check at the time since I was busy as it was.

The concept/Theme I picked was pRO's 5th Anniversary, seeing how I was the one who made their Birthday Poring cake...I figured to make it as a catchy theme type to impress pRO/LU.

The 1st pic. was a collaboration of some of the clip arts we made for Ragnarok World Championship 2008 shirts at our booth. While the 2nd design was customize for that picture.

(supplied by 4gamer.net)

Well I hope you guys enjoy!

Special thanks goes out to 4gamer.net to showcasing my work on their site during the RWC 2008.

Anubis Headgear Release!

Hey Guys,

Back then I showed you guys my Anubis Headgear when I was 1st designing it.

Well it was released on all Philippine Ragnarok Servers as of: Dec. 23, 2008 - Jan. 7, 2009

It was a Limited Edition Headgear selling at 10,000 ROK Points (500php)
(references/details of it can be found here)

So yeah, stats of the final product are the following:
Reduce damage from MVPs by 10%.
Increase effectiveness of healing and healing items by 10%.
Item Class : Headgear Defense : 3
Location : Upper Weight : 0
Required Level : 70
Jobs : All


Well I hope who ever gotten the chance to own it enjoys it! I'm sure there will be another promo with it soon...till then, Laterz!

New Project ?! What could it be?!

Hey Guys,

This isn't an official announcement or anything, but take it more as a teaser of something to expect. This is all I can really share with you guys right now, seeing how I can't spill the beans just yet, but keep checking for further updates about this NEW PROJECT of mine.

Seeing how there isn't much released officially on new projects for RO besides Ep.13, take this as NEW YEAR's Gift from me. ^_^

Here's a sneak peek at my development of this project:

Yes It's a High Priest from RO1 in 3D?! AND SHOWING MORE LEG! ::snickers::

Well till then, Laterz guys!

I'm On Plurk Now!!!

Hey guys,

I just wanted to announce that I'm using Plurk now since friends wanted me to use it, and it's been fun using so yeah..If you want to hit up and add me go ahead, at lest you'll be in closer contact to the direct feed to the news, I TRY to update this blog but its so hard to at times, Plurk allows me to just go in and BAM! so yeah...I'll be bouncing back and forth.

My profile link is on the side of this site.

or go here:

http://www.plurk.com/Blazveron

Well I hope to see ya guys there!

-Oh yeah I'll be doing some new updates soon so keep checking!

Art Works For My Bunny Top Hat!

Hey Guys,

I'm just sharing with you guys the Clip Arts that was created base upon my "Bunny Top Hat" I made about a year ago for pRO servers...which now is getting around world-wide commercial release. Well anyways Enjoy the Pics.

pRO's

jRO's
You guys be the judge...Anyways, if you like these head gears and more, you can check them all out currently on all pRO's servers!

Me & Myung-jin Lee

Hey guys,

While I was at Live 08 it became a real treat for me to finally meet the man behind the Ragnarok Manga, which started the entire revolution of Gravity buying the rights/license to produce it as a MMORPG...and then it growing into a massive Franchise world-wide...pretty much he has a easy life now relaxing and collecting royalties from all over the world, oh and he does a few art works here and there to help with concept arts and promotional use...some day I hope I can be like that, lolz.

Anyways here are some pics. I had taken on my Flip Mino while I was there...We really had a nice time, we we're able to talk 1 on 1... well with the exception of his translator of course, about all the things we've both done for RO, along with what can and will be done for the Future of RO! He was really excited to see my works, and really hopes that Gravity and Level-Up! can work out a better understanding with our new contents about to be produced after a whole new world...Sadly he has no control over Gravity's approval with contents, tuff luck though, LOL.
It was still a great honor to meet him and talk about things!

Soon after the meetings and a week of organizing thoughts, Level-Up! and Gravity started to undergo new Developing ordeals which will conduct new plans basing around new installments and developments after a whole new world. I'm VERY Excited for all the new projects and concepts we'll be developing seeing how my roll is now much more larger then before with previous RO installments. /gg

Ragnarok DS Test #2 (DarkKnight Sprite)

Hey Guys,

I got another chance to test RO for the DS, and this time I was finally able to test the Dark Knight and Male Shaman...As a Plus side to things, they did increase the map mobility so u can rotate some of the maps, but only to a certain degree, kinda like in the Insides rooms/Inn/Shops from the towns...But never or less they're trying...

As for the Dark Knight and Shaman Class sprites, nothing has really changed besides it's playable for your main character to change into...or one of the orginal classes...You only have 7 Jobs to choose from and they only expand to 2-1. Plus you'll have the choice of Dark Knight or Shaman....

Besides that the game is looks alright, but still the sprites has been downgraded alot to fit on DS units as I said before in one of my pervious Posts about this...So it looks like someday I'll be in charge of recreating those 2 Jobs for RO servers...lol

Anyways heres another little sneak peek at the classes...To be honest I was truely expecting the Dark Knights to be alot more like Nightmare from Soul Calb. but I guess they just couldn't do it that way, I mean they already have the look, why not the weapon....Oh wellz I'll make sure that they'll have somthing like a huge buster sword later on down the road, LOL. Till then guys, Laterz!

Mechanic Mounts

Hey Guys,

This is some more stuff about the Whole New World stuff, continuing off from the Rune Knights Mount...Pretty much this time it's about the Mechanics Mounts...

(Designs and Functions are subject to change)
YEAH IT'S A MECHA...

This time Gravity has developed the same kinda thing I worked on before with the ride on mechas for mounts but it's of more of skill/function for the Mechanics to use and make, they're actually arranging IF the class should allow development Mechas for all player classes. But as it stands only Mechanics and control these beastly beasts. The Heads can be changeable here and there for diffrent looks to match your likings (however that function might take along time to actually complete so there's only 1-2 default for now). The base head works as a Skull for the endoskeleton, while I'll explain in abit later, it can be upgraded.

The system works pretty easily considering it's only changing your class sprite and head sprite, and then adding the list of mech skills...you'll be locked from using a lot of normal summoning skills etc. so be caution these are pretty much melee type fighting machines so far, but they'll have options to equip new head PARTS like you do with head gears...weapons and junk will also increase your type of skills and battle mode. Hey maybe someday they'll give them missiles to shoot out!

How Does a Mechanic Build and Ride a Mech?:
Very simple, accuire the skills from your quest. Collect the materials and bam, now you've learned the ablitly to create a Mech armor. Next you'll need to be able to Equip it. Thats another Quest Skill where your going to be taught how to ride it and what it limits you from it. After that the rest is history.

It's sad tho. a long time ago the GM's (and possible players) were suppose to be able to ride in mech like things too, but it seems like gravity didn't want to deal with a Capcom Law suit with it ALMOST looking like Baby Commando from "Captain Commando". Take a look for yourself:

Yes the sprite even blew out steam from the pipes...
::sighs::So much effort to be put to waste...

Till then guys, Later!

Rune Knight Mounts Confirmed!?!

Hey Guys,

I just came back to states, after a nice 2 week vacation to Philippines to celebrate the historic event of the 1st ever hosted RWC event outside of Korea! It was a blast I must say....and I hope Level-Up gets a chance to host it again soon!

Anyways, as I came back, of course I had to get back to work as well, checking my e-mails and stuff...

Well one of friends who's been keeping tabs for me at GungHo was able to show me the latest development on the Whole New World....YES all speculations are confirmed if what they're doing is true or not....I HIGHLY warn you........

Rune Knights Dragon Ferus

The Mount will be able to do Dragon Fire Breath Atks along with Auto Defense skills to protect the Rune Knight in some ways....Right now I'm only given permission to show some frames of the Dragon Mount...But I think you get the basic Idea. Enjoy!

The 3rd Eye!

Hey Guys,

Just as the heading says...."The 3rd Eye". This is a one of the many new head gears I'll be submitting along with "The Poring Bags".

There really is not much to share about this head gear since, it's pretty much a 3rd eye. Kinda like the ones you see Shamans, Monks, or any other Anime character have.

This head gear is FULLY animated with the eyes blinking and it closes as well when being hit.

The stats for this headgear is still unknown besides the fact I want to give it +INT, +DEX in some ways along with autocasting Ruwach.

Well I hope guys enjoyed this funky little headgear...MORE TO COME SOON!