These images intrest me...they are called transmutation circles.

These are from an anime I like very much. Its called Full Metal Alchemist and in his world its the art of science that allows them to use "magic". There is a huge amount of energy in the crust of the earth. The Alchemists gather that extra energy from the earth through a circle and then the energy is free to use however the Alchemist wants.

 With this circle in particular one can use the energy locked inside a human and transform that energy into something more potent. This is the basis of the entire series and I would not like to ruin it for anyone.










I've begun new research in transmutation check out the next post.

The Theory of Transmutation

Human transmutation is a taboo art however there are those who use humans as a sacrifice to gain power

These symbols are truly interesting. Symbols like these are found on the bodies of a homunculus or rather a human that was engineered rather than made.
The serpent that ate its own tail....







This idea is very interesting to me....maybe the ravage direction will take me further along in this journey

Please stand by my ravage followers

I have just made a major move in my life and am currently working out the kinks....I will try and keep posting but it may be a while before I have reliable internet at my disposal....please stay tuned and remember you can always follow me on twitter @ravag3ritual for updates.

In other news I am getting a lot of hits for Princess Mononoke so maybe I will have to give a more in depth detailed review and possible kodama fan artwork....maybe even some for sale.

Also I have been getting a few hits for frolfing/frisbee golf/disking/discing ....all these terms mean the same thing...I am trying to compile more information and get another video out for beginners so stay tuned for that....and keep an eye on the Back Alley Merchant where I will have some gently used discs for sale.
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One last thing...the HTC EVO powermat is no longer for sale. It has found a home...but there is still plenty of there odds and ends to be had....on the BAM

And remember don't follow the crowd like a sheep, be an individual and create a path for yourself.

-Ravage

A Gift from a Girl that has become a Ghost

A gift from a girl who became a ghost

There once was a girl just who worked at a bar. She drove from out of town in her car
She was caring and very ambitions, but then all those boys they were so vicious.
She had one friend that would always listen...they played outside so their skin would glisten
But then the girl left town and turned into a ghost never to be heard from again...

As I walk through the park I see these symbols....Ravage Marking 02-03

This first image is very simple yet...our merchant has yet to show any sort of unique characteristics. I gather from the image the merchant was trying to simulate a beating heart...and subsequently a heart that beats no longer.









This next ravage marking however shows a great deal of unique characteristics....we can now begin to get a feel for the merchants style. I would like to note there is no 'beating heart' symbol here.

As the sun rises and the birds sing...Video Log 8

Just another video tidbit the 8th in a 11 volume edition of Ninja Vision...If I had a better computer and camera I would make some better videos...but I didn't have much help with these earlier ones.

Be the Source...the source for everything

This is the new ravage direction....Be the source. Everything I want and everything I need I will have. My very first plants are beginning to germinate and I can see little green sprouts popping up out of the soil. This makes me very happy to know I can make something as simple as plant growth happen. I want to begin very small and simple and slowly make my way to bigger and rarer plants.

I am currently looking for potential customers interested in fresh basil...it will still take a few weeks before any leaves will be ready to consumption.

This is just the beginning of the first phase. Ravage Ritual is not about a video game anymore...its still a game though just now it is a game about my life...java is still on my list of things to do and I should have plenty of time in the future to learn about programming.

Little basil sprouts reaching for sunlight

Next on the path for the ravaged ones...learn the language

More and more people are joining with me to complete an ultimate goal. This video game must be revolutionary...a breath of fresh air to the world. People will have to learn to get better at this game...

What language am I going to use?
This question is difficult to answer because I frankly have no idea....I was actually planning on using an engine that needed not much more than a few points and clicks of the mouse. I will not learn anything making a video game this way....and it does not seem like I will find anyone who can volunteer their time for free. No one really seems to be willing to help me write up the code....
How can I blame anyone...I expect to ask a few nerds to script for me a while and pay them some change. Welcome to the real world ravag3 ...no one has free time for me even if it is paid.

There is only one thing to do...I said the idea of this game will be to learn and gain more knowledge. It looks like the only way to achieve anything would be to learn the language myself....
Python mabe
C
C++
who knows...take a peak at Java a while....
I do know a little HTML but that is not much help....
I will have to start at the beginning and hope to learn the tricks along the way.....

stay posted for more

We agree the idea is great and all but what about character development?

What about character development?

How would a user become more than just a dot on the screen?

How would a user gain strength or possibly stealth?

 All very good questions that all deserve a decent response...so here are my thoughts on the matter.

As far as I am concerned this aspect of the game will be most difficult. Of course noob and other lower players will have a bunch of the same skills however after level 10 or so then the user can really get into powerful spells. Specialization in certain elements, perhaps knowledge of the force...maybe you want to make potions and poisons...

Each new user will start out as hardly any more than a dot...a tiny speck not even noticed by anyone. You will have some noob quests to get you acquainted with the new world. Your first mission will be to kill some other tiny specks....after you level up you will receive something like a stick figure for a body. Very rudimentary at the beginning and as the user gains knowledge and experience he/she also gains hands and feet...etc etc.

In order to level up users are expected to complete noob quests until the user specifies a region to join. Then the user will complete specific missions and quests for that region. In towns and marketplaces you will find hints and rumors of weapons trainers. In other areas you may find class trainers...any of these NPC types will lead a user to gain knowledge and experience (new skills and loot) in a specific area of concentration(a sort of talent tree).  

 

The game and the Ravage continue!

There truly is no rest for the wicked in this life or the next for that matter...you will currently find me hustling all day long trying to scratch something together to initiate the ritual!
When I fall asleep at night I often wander in my imaginary virtual world that does not exist quite yet and I imagine how much better it could be and how it should all work. I am pretty sold on the idea of different regions with different fighters and different resources.
I am looking for better sites like GURU to post my project...I did not get a very good reply last time I posted the project but that was when all my thoughts were scattered and broken. Now with the help of plenty generous people I have a better idea of what I am standing up against. The nature of the beast is revealed in time.
It is about time I begin making additional pages for characters and regions...

Any help with character classes would be great. I need to make like 3 different classes; warrior, ranged and magic for the beginning each with strengths and weaknesses to keep things balanced.


Time for me to get back to work....keep with me to watch the ritual unfold.

Another day in the real world

It has been too long since I have had any news or updates for the story of Ravage. It seems working two jobs really takes the fight out of the dog. No matter I will be getting pay checks this Friday and that will make me quite happy. Only a few more months at this pace and I will have pulled myself out of debt. Once I can get out then I can really start to get a fund going for the game.

Donations are always welcome and will be paid back in full otherwise it may take a while for me to do this on my own. It doesn't make any difference to me because I know sooner or later I will achieve my goal!

I have asked my AOI team about making a prototype game as a Facebook app but I am sure they will tell me the same thing we talked about last time.... thousands of dollars which don't accumulate overnight. The effort is not over...it has not hardly begun. I will keep on keeping on until I have an army behind me!

Decisions Decisions ...as the story progresses

It seems as though I am now hit with a major conundrum. I need to start getting things rolling however I'm lacing the necessary funds to just have it done...and now my lead adviser is done wasting his email time just for me. I've got one last request before I decide though...help me make something out of nothing and I will gladly share. Until I actually see something done then no one gets paid...I can't trust anyone enough, especially those found over seas. Xenophobia at its best however I have been burned before and I would like that to not happen again...