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Started by Aoshi24, August 11, 2014, 12:05:37 am
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Rurouni Kenshin Soul And Sword Beta
New #1  August 11, 2014, 12:05:37 am
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DOWNLOAD HERE: http://rk-soulandsword.blogspot.com.br/2017/01/download-game.html

NOTE:  To play the full beta, you need OpenGL supported graphics card. There is a light version alternate link for those who have old graphics cards.



UPDATE INCLUDES:
+ SHISHIO MAKOTO!!  (Separate character download for MUGEN in the next day or so)
+ Story INTROS and ENDINGS
+ Gameplay and move set updates
+ Fixed certain bugs and infinites (kenki indicator, Soujiro, Sano, etc.)
+ Easier AI for Levels 1-3,

BETA INCLUDES:
+ 10 characters/ 9 stages  (stages were not done by me)
+ 8 different difficulty levels
+ 6 attack buttons
+ Counter/parry system similar to Last Blade
+ Guard push, air/roll recovery, and wake-up attack
+ Chain combos and 2/3 button hypers (ex. QCF LP+HP)
+ Level 3 desperation move (low life and max power like KOF series)
+ Exclusive "Kenki" system which allows very slight health/power regeneration, combo breakers, and counter rolls
+ Character-specific victory movie clips

THANK YOU AND CREDITS:
+ DanMT for color separation/portrait fixes/sprite refining for Kenshin, Battousai, Soujiro, and Sanosuke
+ EXELord from Infinity Mugen Team for the lifebar design
+ Warner for Kenshin sprites, Edogawa Inpo for Sano sprites, and Tokathiki for Enishi sprites
+ Sensei Yoda for Basarax Palace & Library Stages
+ DooM for DM-Dojo Stage
+ Sang Kalaza for Treant Forest & Mikyaku Impact Stages
+ Kuroneko for Tayutama Shrine Day Stage
+ Night for Hanzo Stage
+ Alfred for MB-Satsujin Kousatsu Stage
+ JAM for Basara X Osakahuyonojin Stage
+ Vince from Ruroken.com
+ Cybaster and various members of mugenguild.com
+ various members of crusadercast.com

For more news and progress check out the sub forum.. http://mugenguild.com/forum/rurouni-kenshin-soul-and-sword.408

Thanks again for all the support and to those who are involved with the project. If you would like to join the team, please let me know! Constructive feedback also helps! ENJOY!!!
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#2  August 11, 2014, 12:07:10 am
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I am definitely going to test this out. Congrats for releasing your beta. :)

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#3  August 11, 2014, 12:10:58 am
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Congrats on your release, its looking pretty darn good.
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#4  August 11, 2014, 12:11:41 am
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Downloading right now. Ok so feedback thus far I haven't played a ton but something  strange happened.

Mugen crashed as soon as I set my joystick controls and tried to save them idk why. Also I am not a fan of the stock mugen sounds for the punches and kick moves I hope you can find something better than those. Also About Okita I get what you were going for but having him fall down and cough like he was as a game mechanic Idk I don't like it alot.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
Last Edit: August 11, 2014, 12:24:58 am by Laharl
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#5  August 11, 2014, 12:40:30 am
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Nice catch! I had the "data" folder hidden and I guess it causes it to crash whenever there are any changes to in the options menu. I'll reupload and update the links.  Thanks!

As for Okita, I added this mechanic to be accurate to the manga and add balance to him since he is very fast and have a lot of attack options. This could change if there is a lot of feedback on this though.
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#6  August 11, 2014, 12:43:47 am
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he doesn't feel all that stronger compared to the other characters I could be wrong though. I will keep checking stuff out :).

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#7  August 11, 2014, 01:28:51 am
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Links are now updated.  There shouldn't be issues with the options menu now.
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#8  August 11, 2014, 01:50:50 am
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Marvelous! Thanks for share Aoshi! I really check this out right now! :D
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#9  August 11, 2014, 04:26:23 am
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Finally, it's here! Got hyped just by watching the video. Thanks bud. Will download.
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#10  August 11, 2014, 08:20:32 am
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I noticed some chars have english and others don't is english planned for the others at some point?

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#11  August 11, 2014, 12:58:09 pm
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how what a surprise...by the time i'm waiting for this one.

great thx my friend... do you plan to convert HR or HD your characters ???  If you need help ask Eliott or Ralfab.
If not, it's even good enough that way.

thx for all.

great work !

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#12  August 11, 2014, 03:48:35 pm
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I forgot to mention obviously enishi won't have english since he wasn't ever in the actual anime only that terrible movie :/.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#13  August 11, 2014, 05:54:07 pm
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Laharl:  To be honest, those english snd files were there by mistake.  At the moment, there are no plans for english dubs for the other characters unless I get some help.  Since RK doesn't have any english games, it requires a lot of time to rip from the show which I simply don't have.

Zorro: Thanks for the nice words!  I don't have any plans for HR since some character sprites still need to be refined and it would require additional coding.  To be honest, I like the way it is since it is reminiscent of the good old days of Last Blade and SamSho.
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#14  August 11, 2014, 09:35:24 pm
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I can understand that, aoshi's was done really well I used it.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#15  August 12, 2014, 01:58:11 pm
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Glad to test this game of one of my favorite anime 10 years ago  :laugh2:
I like Kenshin so far, Batosai less. Some suggestions for Kenshin, perhaps you could give him more velocity for his specials (he should be faster IMO) but for balance give him more charging time before he slash his Katana.
http://mugenguild.com/forum/iron-muscle-bomber.400
Rahhhhhhh, AI is so hard to deal with !!!!
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#16  August 13, 2014, 12:02:57 am
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I don't know if this has been addressed but Soujiro has an infinite with his dive slash.
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#17  August 13, 2014, 12:06:11 am
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so thats what its called I reported an infinite with soujiro but wasn't sure how to do it only saw the ai do it.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#18  August 13, 2014, 02:27:25 am
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Thanks for the tip tomohawkjoe!  A fan showed me a video of the infinite and I will definitely fix this in the next update.  I'll lower the hitstun and add a jump height requirement for the move.

teddylam: You got it.. I'll make Kenshin faster but not as fast as Battousai.
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I don't know if lowering the hit stun and raising the height requirement are both needed. The Dive slash is a great tool for pressure and I really like the idea of it. If you only reduce the hit stun it can act like the dive kick from Rufus in where it can still lead into combos and be used at a low height to pressure the opponent but it has to be spaced properly and can't lead into the infinite. If you only raise the height requirement it can act a little more like typical dive kick in that it can lead to good combos and still be used to pressure the opponent but can also be punished and wont lead into the infinite.
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#20  August 14, 2014, 06:29:35 pm
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Looks good, I always liked this serie, downloading thanks for shared
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#21  August 15, 2014, 03:20:25 am
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You're right tomohawkjoe.  I will not add a height requirement so he can be like Rufus but lower the hit stun to avoid infinites. Thanks man.

I hope you have fun with it yaret!
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#22  August 15, 2014, 10:29:39 pm
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Played the beta and it's pretty fun.  Is there a movelist for all the available characters yet?
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#23  August 15, 2014, 10:53:57 pm
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Good to know that you are enjoying it. Each character has a Read Me file in the Chars folder. You can find the individual move lists there. My friend and I are also working on a website where you can find out gameplay info, character guides, and even a tier list.
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#24  August 16, 2014, 08:55:26 pm
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soujiro and saito for top tier lol. anyways heres some more feedback btw,

I feel like Sanosukes rapid punch attack is way to spammable the ai has used (and I) can loop up to 3 sometimes 4 times with it if they guard, it adds up with the chip damage. I feel like something should be done about that.

IDK what it is about saito or if I suck terribly but I cannot beat him no matter how hard I try (on hard 8 but  still) I was able to beat most of the others besides soujiro and saito either they have something about them or I just suck lol. I think your AOSHI ai (ironic) is lacking cause he doesn't win often against most of the other cast in my own tests at least. His ai might need a bit of a buff.

speaking of aoshi you said the english voice was mistakenly put there well I say don't get rid of it granted not everyone will have one but I myself will most definitely be keeping it cause it fits really  well with the animated lip movements and stuff. I am most excited for Misao and Hiko (PLZ IF POSSIBLE GET THEIR ENGLISH) espescially hikos hes fucking hilarious. Keep up the good work this has been a mix of feedback and personal preferences lol.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
Last Edit: August 16, 2014, 09:00:41 pm by Laharl
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#25  August 17, 2014, 02:17:35 pm
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Thanks for the feedback as usual!  You definitely deserve some props in the credits on the next update.

I just noticed that on Sano so I added a couple of ticks on his recovery frames so it wouldn't be spammable.

Saito is probably one of the easiest to fight once you know how to use the counter attacks (a+x). I will give him a stricter damage dampener though since he already has one of the best ranges in the game and the AI is really good at countering attacks lol.

As for Aoshi, I'm also reworking his AI because I noticed he would sometimes use the teleport technique at the wrong time. So he's usually getting hit on start-up against moves such as gatotsu, tsumuji, etc. He also currently has bad meter management.. So I have to fix that as well.

I don't intend on removing it since its already there. But like I said before, I don't know if the other characters will have eng voices unless someone is willing to help me.
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#26  August 18, 2014, 01:03:33 am
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I may be able to help with that for a couple of chars I might be able to get hikos. Idk about the backround noise though. "MY STUPID APPRENTICE". Thanks for the credit if you feel I deserve it go for it I guess. I just want to help make the game the best it can be. the fact you said hes the easiest to fight kind of makes me feel horrible LOL.

You'll fix chuchoryu ? Sounds like a plan. How about you code him from scratch instead ?
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#27  March 01, 2015, 05:51:39 am
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THE FULL GAME BETA IS NOW UPDATED as of 02/28/15!!

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://soulandsword.ruroken.com/game/download/

NOTE:  To play the full beta, you need OpenGL supported graphics card. There is a light version alternate link for those who have old graphics cards.



UPDATE INCLUDES:
+ SHISHIO MAKOTO!!  (Separate character download for MUGEN in the next day or so)
+ Story INTROS and ENDINGS
+ Gameplay and move set updates
+ Fixed certain bugs and infinites (kenki indicator, Soujiro, Sano, etc.)
+ Easier AI for Levels 1-3,
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#28  March 01, 2015, 06:00:33 am
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Dude this is very awesome and keep up the hard work. You have come a long way and it's really showing.
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#29  March 01, 2015, 11:49:06 pm
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#30  March 02, 2015, 12:21:30 am
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YEAH! Shishio! :D
Nice progress so far Aoshi! Can't wait to see more! Congrats! :thumbsup:
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#31  March 05, 2015, 07:43:31 am
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damn. the video just confirmed my download. that screenpack is sexy!
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#32  March 07, 2015, 01:52:48 pm
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Wow.! great.! download it later to test it.xD
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#33  March 09, 2015, 04:31:10 am
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Really great looking. I like your red V blue opening and how perfectly Kenshin shows each side when you're on main menu or settings.
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#34  March 14, 2015, 05:38:31 pm
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Dude its been a LOOOONG time coming!

Im glad you were able to get this far to release a beta.

I've always loved your characters! Thanks for the demo! Hopefully I can get feedback soon.
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#35  March 15, 2015, 05:54:18 pm
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Thanks for the kind words everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the game. Stay tuned for more info on the other characters in the full game project sub-forum!
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#36  June 17, 2015, 05:35:25 am
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The Summer Update patch is here!  You can find the download link here... http://soulandsword.ruroken.com/game/download/

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INSTRUCTIONS AFTER EXTRACTING:

1. Copy and paste "chars" and "data" folders into "Rurouni Kenshin SAS 1.0" or "Rurouni Kenshin Soul and Sword" folder
2. If asked, click "Replace the files in the destination"
3. That's it!

Update Log 06/15/15
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What's done in this version ?

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#37  January 26, 2017, 01:57:11 am
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I'm really sorry for the necro-bump, but I had to come by here cause this game is sick as f* !!!

There was a real hard work put in it, and the result is just so clean. I love it !
Those LastBlade reswaps are brilliant !
And it made me want to get a hand on the anime series too (which I've discovered through THIS game).

Such a shame this project isn't active anymore, still the playable beta has enough matter to be proud of.
- samurais, swords & stuff ? → Another Blade
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#38  January 26, 2017, 03:31:12 am
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Not a problem at all. That's great to hear!
Well, the series is great, I strongly recommend you try it (until the episode 62, after that is all filler, so the story continues on manga).
About the project, it's not inactive, although I admit the board is.
Aoshi took over the work with Misao's sprites and I'm trying a few things with general stuff and some characters concepts.
Eventually we'll have some info to share.  :)
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#39  January 26, 2017, 06:30:40 pm
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AWESOME !!!
I was afraid no one was around here anymore. Glad to see I was wrong !

I'll be waiting for eventual tease about current / future steps.
Cheers !
- samurais, swords & stuff ? → Another Blade

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#40  January 27, 2017, 02:56:56 pm
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I'm not the person who comments much, but still wish there was news from time to time, it's one of projects I'm very interested to see complete. One of my fav anime, interesting system, what to not like about it?
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#41  January 30, 2017, 05:12:09 am
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I apologize for the inactivity on this board. I wasn't sure if there was much interest in this project among the mugenguild community, so I rarely post updates except on our facebook page. Rest assure that the project is still alive despite the lack of updates here.

In fact, I'm about to post a concept video of the next character, Makimachi Misao. Check out the Makimachi Misao topic soon!