Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Conflict of Interest

PREMISE:

This game takes place a year and a half after the events of Apollo Justice. Phoenix has retaken the bar exam and gotten his attorney's badge back. He finds himself involved with a series of cases, all apparently connected to each other and all somehow tying back to his new prosecutor rival, Obadiah Williamson. Can Nick unmask this conspiracy of lies, forgery, and betrayal? Or will he too become corrupted by it?

This game contains a few spoilers for Apollo Justice and Trials and Tribulations.


A Turnabout Is Worth A Thousand Words is complete!!!


Here it is. The prologue case for the game. This package contains all three cases so far, as well as a small preview and Q&A for the final two.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gg1c3fjeu0b436w

-YOU WILL NEED THE LATEST VERSION OF PYWRIGHT FOR THIS!!!
This game uses several features from the latest version of Pywright (0.987). If you don't have that version, the cases will not run optimally.

This case takes place a few days before The Rogue Turnabout. I originally planned the series with five cases, but pretty early on, I cut it down to four (with TRT as the first), as this one had almost nothing to do with the main plot. However, while working on Turnabout on the Web, I decided that it might be a good idea to throw it back in, because...
1) It allows me to address a few things I wouldn't be able to elsewhere.
2) I really wanted to do a Winston Payne case.
3) I really wanted to use the music-themed villain in here.
4) It gives Trucy some more face time and her agent insisted that she get as much as possible.

So, I've completely rewritten the plot of the case from its initial conception and it now fits in with the others. It might actually work out better this way, because there are a few lines near the end which would have a bigger impact on the player than if they played this before TRT and TOTW.

Besides a new case, I've also updated a few things.

-Added a small scene in The Rogue Turnabout where Nick debates whether or not to use Virgil Black's yellow envelope in court
-Gave a new voice to Obadiah - my own. He doesn't show up in this new case, but it's been applied retroactively to the other two. It's in the SFX subfolder if you want to hear it.
-In the placeholder sections for Turnabout Consequences and Turnabout into the Unknown, there is a bit of a Q&A and a short preview for the upcoming finale cases. There's also another file in the main folder with a bit of preview dialogue for TConsequences (although that's only in text form).
-The moving evidence animation during presenting has been added to the court sequences
-Updated Michael Rivales' face. He looks a bit more intimidating now and less like Oliver Deacon with sunglasses.
-Updated Virgil Black's sprites. The whole thing with the eyes never got changed, since they turned out rather poorly, but there's been some shading/anti-aliasing updates on his body.
-Improved the main menu and added case art
-Improved the fade in/out effects
-Added penalty warning bars during cross-examintations
-Removed the testimony flasher during cross-examinations
-Fixed a few bugs in some testimonies where the player could present the correct evidence at the wrong pressed statement but still progress
-Fixed a few typos


KNOWN BUGS:
ATIWATW
-Not really a bug, but thought I'd mention it. You may not even encounter it, depending on how fast your computer is. The latest version of Pywright changed how the game deals with framerates. There is a character in this case whose words are sometimes supposed to synch with the music, giving the illusion that she is singing it. If you have a fast computer like me, you'll probably have the sound match up with the words, as intended. If not, they may not line up properly. Not really too big an issue, as you should still be able to get the gist of what's happening and it's mainly a cosmetic thing.
TRT
-The metal detector scene has never really worked the way I intended it to. This may get fixed in the future if I'm ever able to figure out the proper coding.
TOTW
-In Upper Middle Street, the double examine screen has issues. This is an issue with Pywright.
-In the text editor scene, pressing the "enter" button without typing in anything will give you a brief error screen and then skip the whole puzzle. I've talked to several people and none of them had an answer. It may be something that Saluk has to fix at a later point. Just... be sure you have something typed in, I guess, if you don't want to ruin it for yourself. Click on the text box and you will be able to type it in.



The final two cases, Turnabout Consequences and Turnabout into the Unknown, are going to be finished largely at the same time. Their plots are very intertwined, with Turnabout into the Unknown bringing the stories of the four main cases all together in one big convoluted mess grand finale. Basically, I want to make sure that the entire thing fits well together and there aren't any unresolved plot points. So, these two cases are going to be written and worked on simultaneously. They're both already all planned out, I just need to actually put those thoughts of mine into words.

It's very likely that I'll release the first chapter or chapters of TConsequences early, and then there'll be a bit of a wait until its final half and TitU are released. There'll also probably be another update sometime before then, with some updated artwork and interface stuff.

Once again, have fun! And please post your thoughts once you are finished (use spoiler tags, obviously.)



PROGRESS:

The first three cases are complete. They come out to about 12-14 hours long.


THE ROGUE TURNABOUT

COMPLETE

TURNABOUT ON THE WEB

COMPLETE

A TURNABOUT IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

COMPLETE

TURNABOUT CONSEQUENCES

Planning: 95%
Script: 35% (current page total: 109)
Music: 80%
Sprites: 10%
Evidence: 0%
Backgrounds: 0%
Coding: 0%

TURNABOUT INTO THE UNKNOWN
Planning: 90%
Script: 15% (current page total: 81)
Music: 75%
Sprites: 2%
Evidence: 0%
Backgrounds: 0%
Coding: 0%












THE TEAM:

I'm able to do a good majority of the game on my own. However, I'm not exactly the best background artist out there, so if anybody would like to help in that area, I would be more than willing to take you on.


Myself: Dialogue, sprites, coding, etc.
Nexuapex: Various complicated coding procedures, coding advice
OmegaVitaminC: General feedback


(This is a second link directly from the Pywright website. However, it is outdated and only contains the first case, so if possible, use the Mediafire one above)
http://pywright.dawnsoft.org/updates3/g ... nabout.zip

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Last edited by Ropfa on Fri May 10, 2013 1:07 am, edited 125 times in total.

All right, let's see...

First off, 175 pages Well, it's good to see that you're prepared...

Seems like it definitely has potential. I mean, that's a pretty big character list for just the first case! (Custom) Graphics can really kill a fangame, so don't be afraid to use pre-existing sprites if you really have to.


Two little things that I have to point out... In case 3, who else would Phoenix defend besides the suspect? And in case 4, does that mean it's going to be an old murder? :o (Or at least, a murder that happened a while ago)



...Oh, and feel free to use my name in case 2, if you want

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Thank you for volunteering your username, Bad Player! That brings this one step closer to completion.

To answer your questions...

It's true that he always defends the suspects, however, the catch with this case is that he witnessed the crime firsthand (making him a witness). Does that make more sense?

As for the fourth case... I'd like to play that one a bit close to the chest, at least until the time's right. I already had to be very vague with the description to avoid spoilers.

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Just asking about the fourth case because, you know, decomposition takes time :P

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This looks promising (and it already has an awesome looking logo). Best of luck with this project!

I've completed the rough draft for the first day, and the proof reading process has started.

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I know I haven't given an update in a while, but this project is most definitely still being worked on.

For those who are interested, here is the soundtrack for The Rogue Turnabout.

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Phew! I'm glad this project isn't dead. Because, uh....







This is gonna be good....

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Update:

The script for The Rogue Turnabout is nearly finished. I have 3 more cross-examinations in the final day to complete, and then I'll be ready to start the spriting process. This case is currently at 187 pages, and I'm expecting the final product to be close to 200.

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Meet Wayne Parker, the defendant.

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Last edited by Ropfa on Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Final day, you say? So there's going to be more than one day?
Either way, it's great news!

EDIT: ^Waaaaah! What's that all about?! ^

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I accidentally quoted myself and reposted the entire first post. It's been changed.

Yes, there will be more than one day. I chose to take out the introductory case with Payne and just jump into the big ones.

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I see. In any case, great sprite!

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The sprite needs some work on the neckline. And, the rest of the body looks too much like Romein LeTouse's. Try adding some details, like closing the lapels, or changing the suit's color, etc.

Very good, nonetheless. I'm very amused by how you made his head. Gotta love that shading.

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I just finished the script of the first case.

The final count for The Rogue Turnabout is 203 pages.

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Update:

I've been spending a lot of time working on the art lately. The character sprites and evidence aren't too bad for me. What's really going to take a lot of time will be screenshots during the intro or flashbacks.

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Okay, I'm currently shooting for a release of The Rogue Turnabout sometime in January/early February. The case is going to be split up into 2-3 sections. I'm having to do the majority of the stuff on my own, so it's taking a while, but things are still progressing.

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Programming has begun on The Rogue Turnabout.

The release date for the first section of the case is quickly approaching.

Here are a few screenshots that I took.

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Here is the first day of The Rogue Turnabout.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4k13c194e44acmu

I hope you enjoy it.

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Last edited by Ropfa on Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:59 am, edited 1 time in total.

You left your savegame and some OSX files in the archive.

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Reuploaded it. I think I fixed it.

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Just played through the whole thing. Pretty good so far! I was really impressed by the puzzle part, that can't have been easy to program. One part bothered me during the trial:



Also, some of the sprite edits are a little sloppy, especially the prosecutor, but the writing of the characters makes up for it.

Great job!

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I'll play this soon :3

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I actually can't take credit for the puzzle. That particular section was done by my former college roommate, who majored in computer science and is more or less a genius in that area. I'll let him know that you liked it though.

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I have to agree. It's an awesome piece of work. Absolutely wonderful. Coders and writers like you are what make the AA fan-community as awesome as it is. Everyone should play it.

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Okay, I'm hoping to get the full case out sometime this weekend. If not, then it will definitely be out by next week. I just need to finish up the breakdown animation, and then do one last playthrough to make sure that everything's looking okay.

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Here is the link for the full first case.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?scj8hg1djtml81v

Enjoy!


If you've already played through the first day, look for the intro.txt file in /games/Conflict of Interest/The Rogue Turnabout/

Then replace everything in that file with this:



That will take you directly to the beginning of the second investigation sequence.

Also, there is a little easter egg scene hidden in here, for those who like to spend a little time exploring during the investigations.

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Last edited by Ropfa on Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:30 am, edited 3 times in total.

I've got a bit of a problem...

I think I found the problem and I fixed it. I'd copy/pasted the examine file from another section and forgot to change the scene numbers. I'm uploading the new version right now. If you want to jump back to the spot that you were just at, find the intro file in the Rogue Turnabout folder, and replace everything in it with this:




Here is the new download link.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?y48mmndqt98tob9

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Last edited by Ropfa on Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:20 pm, edited 3 times in total.

Yep, that worked! I finished up the case and I gotta say, it was pretty darn great. Up there with Turnabout Scapegoat as one of my favorite fancases.

Great game so far from what I've played, definitely looking to be one of my favorites, but I'm a bit stuck at the moment and would appreciate a hint if anyone could offer one.

Also, LMAO at everything being replaced with "desu" today.

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Ha I finally got it, and then I proceeded to finish the case which was amazing, thanks for such a great game.

Okay, just a quick update.

I haven't really had much time to do anything on the second case these past few weeks. I was just accepted into a job in South Korea, and I've been really busy trying to get all of my documents together. However, my goal is to get Turnabout on the Web out before I leave in August/September. I have all the details of the plot thought out and I really just need to get it all written down.

I updated the first post to include the cast of the case.

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Hey! Just wanted to squeak in and say that I'm really enjoying your fangame so far. The sprites aren't that great - they're a lot better than my first sprites, but that's a hard line to go behind.

However, the story is very interesting, although some moments seem to be a bit out-of-place.



I must also compliment the length. I looked in the case folder, and I was very surprised to see text files going as far as scene 90! This is defenitely one of the longer fancases I've played, and defenitely the longest first one! I'm really curious as to how long the following cases will be...

Also, there were some glitches, such as if you don't present a profile when you talk with Black, you can suddenly no longer present ordinary items, only profiles. Although I can see why you'd have missed that.

I'll get back to you if I find anything else.

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You mentioned that there were "glitches", but you only listed one. Do you remember what some of the others were?

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I've been writing this while playing the game, and I finished it just a few hours ago.



Congratulations on pulling off a "Wayne's World" joke. :)

I must also take back what I said about the sprites not being all that great - I really like Sir Gallante's sprites. The only sprites I really dislike are Watters's, Black's and Cody's. The others are pretty good, too, even though you can see Obadiah is Apollo + Edgeworth.

Really clever of you to put the penalty bar warnings, too. Never seen that before in a fancase.

It also had some really really tricky cross-examinations. I admit I had to cheat by looking into the text files a few times, but that's because I have no patience...



All in all, I really enjoyed it. Defenitely one of the best fancases I've played so far. I'd say it's on fourth place, right there behind Contempt Of Court's two cases and Turnabout Substitution.

I'll be looking forward to Turnabout On The Web.

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Last edited by Nyuugen on Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:25 am, edited 1 time in total.

[Sorry, double post.]

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