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Gameplay / Re: The ending, final boss, etc. [Obviously spoilers]
« on: March 31, 2009, 09:03:33 am »
Since this seems to be where all the plot discussion is at, I thought I'd throw this out there...
If you go into the \scripts\entities subfolder in your Aquaria folder, there are script files for "childdrask", "childsharan", and "childteira" with dialogue in them. The dialogue isn't found anywhere in the game itself, and what's especially interesting is that it's coded in the form of dialogue trees. As far as I know, this hasn't been mentioned on these forums before, though I haven't searched thoroughly enough to be sure.
Rather than copy the code verbatim, I'll try and format to how it was supposed to look in-game. Bolded text seems to be the options you can select, followed by the responses to each.
I have my own thoughts on these, but I'll let them speak for themselves and see what everyone else thinks. It'd be nice to hear from Alec whether these fit into the game's canon or were just early development ideas that were changed or scrapped.
If you go into the \scripts\entities subfolder in your Aquaria folder, there are script files for "childdrask", "childsharan", and "childteira" with dialogue in them. The dialogue isn't found anywhere in the game itself, and what's especially interesting is that it's coded in the form of dialogue trees. As far as I know, this hasn't been mentioned on these forums before, though I haven't searched thoroughly enough to be sure.
Rather than copy the code verbatim, I'll try and format to how it was supposed to look in-game. Bolded text seems to be the options you can select, followed by the responses to each.
Quote
DRASK
...
What are you staring at?
Vedha
Vedha scares me.
Mithalas
Please don't ask me about Mithalas...
West Passage
Are you going to try and go there, Naija? But... you were warned... by Vedha...
One day, I hope that I'll be as brave as you!
Song Crystal
Someone spoke to you from inside a Crystal? This means that something more than memory is stored there...
Think about it... all that power...
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SHARAN
Naija, I need your help. What's the capital of Aquaria?
Mithalas
Oh! Of course, how could I forget. Mithalas, under the rule of the great Kairam.
Don't Know
I know I'll just fail my next test...
Can I help you, Naija?
Mithalas
I can't wait to visit Mithalas!
Kairam
Kairam is the greatest ruler in all of Aquarian history!
Drask
Drask is the first boy to ever make it to Vedha's classes. Isn't it funny?
Vedha
Vedha said I'm improving in my studies. Maybe some day I can sing like you, Naija!
Old Father
The Old Father is the Creator of all of Aquaria, and the Mithalans believe that he lives in their city.
West Passage
You'd better not go running off to a forbidden area. I don't think Vedha would be very pleased. Just the other day, she scolded me for exploring the deep cave.
Deep Cave
I found a cave, deep below this one. I only had a chance to have a peak before Vedha found me.
From what I could tell, it looked like some long forgotten ruins. I wish I could explore, but now I'm grounded.
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TEIRA
Vedha's been looking for you!
Where did you swim off to?
Oh... nowhere special...
Hmph. I can't wait until we get to visit Mithalas. THAT will be exciting.
What do you want, Naija?
Mithalas
You really haven't been paying attention in class, have you?
Mithalas is the crown jewel of Aquaria. The great Mer City!
*tsk* I really don't know why Vedha keeps you around...
Vehja
You'd best do exactly what Vedha says, Naija. She is our teacher after all.
Drask
Drask? He shouldn't even be here. Whoever heard of a boy Siren?
Old Father
I know that the Old Father has a plan for me... and for all of us. You'd be wise to put your faith in Him.
I have my own thoughts on these, but I'll let them speak for themselves and see what everyone else thinks. It'd be nice to hear from Alec whether these fit into the game's canon or were just early development ideas that were changed or scrapped.