The Talisman

Extra Files:

readme.txt

This is a hack for Simpleflips' "Dream" competition.

The Music that was utilized in this hack:
Sonic Mega Collection - Options Music (by Yoshi Milkman)
Sonic CD [JP/EU] - Stardust Speedway (Good Future) (by TheGael95)
Ocarina of Time - Inside the Deku Tree (by DobieMeltfire)
Kirby Super Star - Save Hut (by ShrooboidBrat)
Earthbound - Home Sweet Home (by mosky2000)

Do not open the folder "The End" until you've gotten to the end of the hack.
This hack is heavily story oriented, so try to talk to and read everything you come across.
There is a story I've written for this hack that summarizes the events preceding the hack, the events that occur in the hack, and what happens after the hack.
This story exists for those that don't want to leave the mysteries up to their own interpretation. If you want to know the truth, you would read the story.
Of course, you can also read it if you'd simply like to read it. However, it is not required.

There are no stars in this hack, it is a linear journey from the beginning to the end.
This hack expresses some dark themes, so player discretion is advised.
There is NO mature or sexual content, however. All material in the hack, and the other materials I've created for it - Videos, Story - are stream safe.

Thank you for taking time out of your day to experience my hack.
Any and all advice you can give me - map making, dialogue, story, anything - would be greatly appreciated, in the comments section of the hack page on romhacking.com.

 - RubyBeard

(READ FIRST).txt

Please watch this video before continuing with the rest of the materials in this folder.
https://youtu.be/BaE8WkaKXVk

Thank You.txt

The Talisman, by RubyBeard
(Please read (READ FIRST) and watch the link provided before reading any further.)

I'd like to send a message with this final document, and that message is:
No matter how unskilled you *think* you are at something, go for it anyway.
Whatever you would like to try, even if you think it's impossible, go for it anyway.
I didn't even know what a rom "patch" was until I'd done hours of research, and I managed to get this hack out anyway.
I had no clue what I was going to do with the levels in this rom, and I pulled through and created some levels anyway.
You don't need to wait for some kind of push like I did with this competition. If you want to make, just go for it.
Be creative. There is no wrong form of creativity. If you want to create, create.

I'm writing this before the hack is finished, so if everything goes well, I may make something else in the future.
I hope, even with how short it's probably going to end up being, that you all like it anyway.
Again - any and all advice you can give me - map making, dialogue, story, anything - would be greatly appreciated, in the comments section of the hack page on romhacking.com.

Thank you to all of the individuals on SMWCentral that I used music from for this hack. (I don't know if this hack would have had custom music without you)
Thank you to all of the individuals on the internet who documented resources and methods to make this hack possible. (Tutorials for SM64 Rom Manager, Blender, etc.)
Thank YOU for taking time to play through this hack! I really hope you enjoyed it!

And, a special thank you to Simpleflips, his community, and the individuals he works with to get these competitons made.
You have inspired many to finally get their work out there, be them independant rom hack creators, or independant story creators.
You've all brought so much creativity to life.
Thank you for bringing positive messages and vibes to the entire community.
Thank you for everything.

Alright, I think I've said everything that I wanted to say.
Hopefully I don't think of more sappy stuff to put here later lol

 - RubyBeard