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The Ellis Studios Tribute Thread

Discussion in 'General RPG Discussion' started by Infinitron, Dec 26, 2016.

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  1. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    A thread dedicated to keeping track of the Codex's most prolific indie RPG developer, kieferd20. Because if you aren't releasing a new game every two weeks, you're not a true professional.

    Threads

    Savage Bliss: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/savage-bliss-an-epic-open-world-rpg.110919/ 13/9/2016
    Realm of Darkness: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/another-great-indie-crpg-realm-of-darkness.111038/ 20/9/2016
    Humans and Monsters: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/humans-and-monsters.111278/ 2/10/2016
    Isinica Clash of Magic: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/isinica-clash-of-magic-is-finally-released.111663/ 26/10/2016
    Sacred Blade: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-upon-the-famous-dungeons-and-dragons.112194/ 10/11/2016
    Wheel of Time Legends: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...f-time-legends-based-off-the-1st-book.112146/ 21/11/2016
    Secrets of the Guild: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/secrets-of-the-guild.112719/ 26/12/2016
    Mines of Grimvale: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/inde...-a-pc-3d-rpg-similar-to-dungeon-maste.113629/ 14/2/2017
    Cave of Sorrows: http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/cave-of-sorrows-dungeons-and-dragons-clone.113738/ 19/2/2017
    Soul of War: https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/soul-of-war-inspired-by-dungeons-dragons.132310/ 20/3/2020

    Websites

    Ellis Studios: http://ellisstudios.org/
    Dragon Game Designs: http://dragongamedesigns.com/

    Indie DB

    Ellis Studios: https://www.indiedb.com/company/ellis-studios
    Dragon Game Designs: https://www.indiedb.com/company/dragon-game-designs
    Fishdog Games: https://www.indiedb.com/members/fishdoggames

    Itch.io

    Ellis Studios: https://kieferd20.itch.io/
    Dragon Game Designs: https://dragongamedesigns.itch.io/
    Lord Blackthorne: https://blackthornelord.itch.io/
    Fishdog Games: https://fishdog-games.itch.io/

    Kickstarters

    Humans and Monsters: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/406176324/humans-and-monsters
    Isinica Clash of Magic: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/406176324/isinica-clash-of-magic/
    Cave of Sorrows: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/759393997/cave-of-sorrows
    Sacred Lands: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sacred-lands-rpg#/

    YouTube

    Dawn Kiefer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmd5jRu_TBSxcDtkUNeSG9w
    John Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZjaie0u_t0TpszacGGEyw
    John Wilson (2): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXostWvMUq8z3iSGvcrsd8g
    Diana Ash: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCft1BVuPAZMGscVAmHVujYA
    Grinding Game Studios GGS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI89TmQIoi7106pAaI0AZqQ
    Lord Blackthorne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVZ04e-NeloP2S7a4hVhLg
    Fishdog Games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KY2OzPsSaYMoJBUVuk9RA
    James Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qG3O9os14Q_zUmBp8trcQ

    Twitter

    Jamie Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisKieferd20
     
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  2. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    BTW, here's what happened to Wheel of Time Legends:

    [​IMG]

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    This developer already gave me more joy than Bioware did in the last ten years and I haven't even played any of their games.

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    Each of these games is probably better than the shit from Cucksidian and inEptile.
     
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  5. ERYFKRAD Barbarian Patron

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    Shit, I bought only three.
     
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  6. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    The game "Tides of Wrath" doesn't have a Codex thread, but we did get a message from kieferd20 about it on October 14th:

     
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    Best thing to happen to indie crpgs since Spiderweb
     
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  8. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    From the Humans and Monsters Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/project...ers/comments?cursor=14639642#comment-14639641

    Those images appear to have been removed from the Kickstarter page.
     
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  9. Zdzisiu Arcane

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    Ah a classic case of quick cashgrab with stolen assets.

    If only I would not be so honest, I could have been rich, I tell you!

    Also, the whole Studio is weird as fuck, they keep pumping shovelware quality games every two months, trying to earn a buck here and there, spamming the codex with different accounts. I have this sneaking suspicion that they might be somewhere from Eastern Europe.
     
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    Nah, they're actually a weird old couple from rural Pennsylvania (I found their Facebook profiles, but won't post here because it's not relevant to their games).

    Made me feel a bit sorry for them TBH - trying to make ends meet by putting together bits and pieces of RPGMaker games and selling them like garage sale knick-knacks. It's possible the reason they're not on Steam Greenlight is that they can't afford the $100 fee. :M
     
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    With Steam's DMCA system, they wouldn't last there even a day.
     
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    Dramatic couple
     
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    And Cleve did all his drama using just one game. Phsss... Amateur.
     
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    Reminds me of:

     
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    I'm not sure how you could write a 300+ hour adventure every 2 weeks. Unless they've discovered the secret of time...
     
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  17. k0syak Arbiter

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    Came upon the WoT-game thread, tried googling it - nothing, so I reported the poster, but now kinda feeling sad for them rather then smug.
    Did anyone here play/finish something of theirs?
     
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  18. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    What's their most acclaimed game on the codex? A good starting point for playing their games? Are they available on steam or GOG?
     
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    I have Sacred Blade and Secrets of the Guild. Haven't played much of SotG yet, but I had a few first impressions for Sacred Blade.

    Sacred Blade impressions - https://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34843

    I can say that the games appear to use a D&D-style ruleset, with similar spells, stats and that sort of thing. I also noticed some weirdness in the game, such as some balance issues, typos and repeating characters from game to game.

    I dunno. honestly can't figure them out. The developers, I mean. I chat occasionally with one of them and they seem nice enough, so I guess just take it for what it is. Try a game of theirs and see if you like it. Keep your expectations low.

    And their new game, Caves of Sorrow, actually looks and sounds pretty promising, IMO. I'd play it.
     
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    Impossible to determine, as there probably isn't anyone who played more than one. Most of them seem to be slightly different version of the same game.
     
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    crpgnut on the 'Watch has played them all. He says they are alright and worth the money, but have repeating content from game to game.
     
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    That's some impressive dedication. I thought most of them couldn't even be finished because of game breaking bugs.
     
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