This is the Beta version, I hope you enjoy it, in case of problem don't hesitate.
So the beta version of the first part is released.
To install extract the Hecata_Chronicles folder included in the zip file in your vampire folder.
There is a shortcut if you want to copy it to your desktop, it should also work with the loader.
I cut where I think it fits well, there is already some more game play but I need to finish two maps before releasing, those will contains the hubs, a third part will include the "final version" and the transition to the other arc and the starting of doing stuff in LA (not quest).
You have to pick Giovanni as a clan, otherwise, it is going to kill you at the beginning.
When creating a character, using auto complete and I am able to pass all checks, but you can do whatever you want.
Inspection is a thing I would suggest to put one dot somewhere to reach 2 in inspection, that will help.
History is just related to dialog so pick whatever you want, some sentences will change accordingly, by default it is Giovanni if nothing is selected.
There is choices, "hidden quest", even if there is not a lot of game play (maybe 1 hour/ 1 hour and a half) and according your choices, you could skip some parts and in one case you could also die.
I would suggest to do a save the second time you go to the rooftop café, I have tried to add an auto-save but it is not triggering :(
There you will reach the end of the beta.
Dev Notes
The tutorial is not skippable (yet) but it is short.
The story is pretty linear, but that's the intro.
A lot of line has be reused well that's from a time where the ai audio where not the things they are now, but I created the story around those lines so I am keeping it, but if some English writer want to improve the dialog I am all for it.
I have tried to make a story according those lines, that's probably not the best one but I guess it is ok for an intro on the Giovanni clan.
Some voice acting have been changed but I loose some intonation, so I need to work on them.
Probably Mercurio name will be changed in the final release.
Some models and voice need to be changed but it will be for the final version.
Some dialog need to be improved.
The music part needs to be finished/change.
I am releasing it for grabbing return of people, check if people like it the way I am doing it, like some details, situation or not and also trying to catch as much as bug as possible, there will be probably other paths added in the final version, but again that's a beta.
And that's it, if you have question don't hesitate, if you are stuck or something don't hesitate.
Wallit
I am one of the people who loves bloodlines and my favorite clan is Hecata, so I thought this project was very cool, the new maps and missions are very good, I am looking forward to the final version
Thanks for the kind work.
I will keep people updatedf about the development.
Congratulations for this great mod! More content is always welcome!!
Thanks a lot Argikt!!