Design is well underway on the Episode II for Arvale: Treasure of Memories and I just thought I’d post a few tidbits on it.
The artist has already started on the new art for the title screen and the characters in the game. He some some really cool ideas for it, so I’m pretty anxious to see it already. I’ll post anything I get as soon as it comes.
A few changes to the engine will happen from feedback and some features I simply couldn’t squeeze into the first episode: Faster walking speed and roaming monsters being the top 2 
; slight changes to the UI and battle menus, an options menu in the menu screen for adjusting sound/music and full screen toggle, smoother map scrolling, and an optional mini-map.
Most of the story outline and map designs (on paper ) are done, some extra music is being written, etc, etc, etc. So the ball has started rolling 
I plan on finishing the game by the end of March.
In other gaming related stuff. I was recently speaking with the original artist for Broken Blueprint and we’d really like to do a full blown adventure game based on his original creations someday. So it’s something to think about for the future.
I’ve also been discussing with another designer about a long-term project of creating a Cyber Punk/Ghost in the Shell/Matrix/Shadowrun hacker style of game… but I’m tentative about mentioning it because I’m not sure there is a decent market for those sorts of games. In a game where the protagonist is a hacker, would anyone pay for the game? 
Arvale: Treasure of Memories, Episode 2 Released!
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when I tried to install the RPG – Arvale II: Ocean of Time a message came up saying
some files were corrupted
Thanks for notifying me Debbie! Some machines are reporting that and I don’t know why.
In any case, I made a new installer for Arvale2 here: http://jaybot7.com/Arvale2_Setup.exe let me know if it works out any better
Jason,
Well I came here to your site and buoght the full game. I knew if I did come here I would get it and
wouldn’t have a problem. Just couldn’t resist it, thanks.
Awww, awesome! Thank you very much. I hope you are enjoying it!
Jason,
The map you added to the game in the upper right corner is a great idea. It sure helps alot. Have you started on another episode or another game. Sure am glad I went looking for games that were like zelda cause I came across Amaranthia then found Aldorlea and also you!! I was getting bored with adventure games like Nancy Drew and others.
I’m glad you like the mini-map. I think it’s useful too (and I was even able to slip a few hidden messages into a few maps
). I’m sure glad you went looking for games like this too!
That’s interesting that you’ve grown tired of Adventure games… I think the Casual Gaming market is maturing into longer and more complex games and its audience is looking for more games like Amanthia’s And Arvale
Good news for both of us!
Oh that one works quite well. I already got that Arvale and paid for it and am nowwaiting for the next episode. I really got into that game and now I have to wait for the next one, just like a cliff hanger!
How much will that one cost when it comes out?
Great! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I’m shooting for $5 for the each of the episodes in the series, just to keep it consistent
Hi,
I just tried to download your new arvale episode 2 from the adorlea site and it came up with this error:
checksum mismatch. The installation is corru0pt or has been tampered with. If you downloaded this file from the internet, try downloading it again
couldn’t read TOC. Aborting
That’s interesting Debbie, sorry about that. Thanks for letting me know.
Try downloading this file here: http://jaybot7.com/atm2_setup.exe and let me know if it works any differently.
Was just wondering why you didnt make it so that the characters levels were carried over to this new episode from the last? Also theose pools of water that heal HP’s/MP’s I noticed theres only one, why not
more. When I want to heal my people without spending coins I have to go from the cold continent to the
one before
Hi Debbie!
I almost thought about using the same save games, but since I added a lot of new features to this episode and tweaked the level balancing, the old saves wouldn’t work with the new game.
I thought I was pretty fair with the levels, equipment and gold I start you off with though
Just like the first episode, there is a pool of water which refills your HP/MP for free before each boss in the game, in every dungeon. Just look for the sparkling thingy
On Invyl, for example, there is one in the catacombs boss room (a bit tricky since it is locked), one in the center of Mevallus Forest, and one on the final screen of the Nedge Plains. So… you’re walking all the way back to Soneros and using the Werewolves cave to save 150 Gold? 
I never thought of that!
yes! you bet cause then I have more for equipment and weapons also supplies. I have been able to level up more and am stronger against the monsters now but I really do like the sparkling pools.
Hmmm nedge plains when I went thru there I found it was awfully small. You go near it then a ?
appears above his head and then I press space bar and enter then go up or to either side and I;m right back there.
Yes, Nedge Plains will only make sense once you have the Ice Scepter (from Invyl’s Catacombs) and it’s been charged up (from Mevallus Forest) from following the main quest. Once you have the charged Ice Scepter, you’ll be able to navigate through there and it will make a lot more sense
ok, so where is the key to a few of those rooms in the catacombs? Cant seem to find anything and
the one area I cant access in Mevallus forest near the sparkly pool. The monsters regenerate fast!
Sorry if it’ a bit confusing. I’ll do my best to explain it:
The catacombs are laid out in a rectangle like formation with a room on the bottom left, bottom right, top left and top right. You can enter the rooms on the top left and top right but there isn’t much to do in there except look at coffins, at first. If you try opening the door on the bottom left, you will see a message which displays you need to get the key of the Great Leader and the Great Smither.
Once you have seen that message, visit the room on the top left and check the signs next to the coffins in each room, when you see the sign that says ‘he was known for his great leading skills’, then check inside that coffin and you will get the Leader Key. Head into the top right room as well and do the same to get the Smither Key.
Once you have both Keys head back to the room on the bottom left and it shall unlock for you. Inside of that room, check all of the bookshelves and you shall find the Master Key which should open up the room in the lower right side. Once in there, make good use of the healing point in the bottom right corner of the room and save your game, as you’ll be taking on a big boss fight soon.
Let me know if that helps!
Hi Jason,
Yes thankyou it did help!
jason, that sign at nedge plains says that if I dont have the scepter I wont be seeing much but that area
Well I DO have it and still dont see much BUT that area.
also the sceptre is charged!
lol, oh duhhh! ok I got it I keep forgetting theres the quest list there, thanks
I’m happy you figured it out
Hi there,
I play Arvale: Treasure of Memories, Ep. II and I have hard time figure the part of Nedge plains..
Can someone give me a hint for that part please?
Thanks,
Miguelle45
Hi Miguelle!
What does your Quest Log say? What have you done in the game so far? Did you go through the Catacombs and get the Ice Scepter? Did you charge the scepter in Mevallus Forest? Is Chev in your party? Is Silk in your party?
Thanks for respond very fast,
The Quest Log say: that I have to recharge Ice Spectrer in Mevallus forest, I have Chev and Silk in the party..
Maybe I’m not in the good forest because I’m in Nedge Plains…
Where I have to go to find Mevallus forest?
Thanks
Miguelle45
You need to head to the Mevallus Forest, not the Nedge Plains. You’re in the wrong place
Leave Nedge Plains and keep heading East on the overworld map, when you can’t go East anymore, head down South until you see a wooden sign, the sign will tell you how to get to Mevallus Forest (which is just to the right and up from there.
Jason,
It sure takes lot just to move the characters in this game. Should be easier than that
they moved slowly and those monsters rrrg whenever I try to hit them with paralyze.
sleep or confusion they always come up with gaurd! that not fair!
I sped up the character’s speed a bit in this one, but I know what you mean, some of the monsters are a bit too aggravated and won’t leave you alone if you want to avoid them or escape from battle.
I’m currently implementing mouse movement for the next episode and tweaking the monster’s movements as well, so it will alleviate a bit of that… I hope
Actually, Temptaion song and Enticing Tune are some of the most powerful spells in the game. The % of it working seems to be around 1/3 (it depends on your level versus the monster, the higher your level, the higher the success), and if it works it’s brutally unfair on the monsters and lets you pummel them for a long time (especially Tempation Song, which makes them hit themselves!)
However, those spells (including Blind and Poison) will not work on Boss Fights, those monsters are just too strong against those spells (and it wouldn’t be much of a challenge).
Yes it’s true, maybe the secret is to have many Weak Ether lolll
So true! This Episode relies on a lot more magic and skills usage than the first Episode, so having Ethers in your inventory is a must
Jason,
Well I finished the game. Cant wait till the next so please hurry, lol.
Wow, congrats! I’m glad you completed it!
Understood, I’m working hard on the next Episode already