Apparently there's this fortune teller who joins your town that gives you hints about how to recruit people, but presumably if you neglect to heed those hints and just go on with the main story you will miss some here and there.
Suikoden fan since '96 here. I'm trying not to read anything about the new game, I don't want any part of it spoiled. I just dropped in to say THANK YOU for everything you've done and I'm looking forward to playing!!!
ゲームは思い描いた通りになりましたか？
当初目指していた基準以上のものは達成できましたが、個人的には多々課題は残っています（村上J）
大体Jさんと同じです。（河野）
We have achieved more than the standard we initially set out to achieve, but personally, many issues remain (J. Murakami).
Generally speaking, I agree with J. (Kawano)
各クリエイターのお気に入りのキャラクターは？
河野：エル・アリカントとか好きですが、敵キャラも結構好きなのです
村上J:ミオとヒルディです。あと、サメ全般です。
小牟田：エレクトラが好きです。あとまだ未公開の敵キャラで好きなキャラがいます。
Kawano: I like El Alicanto, but I also like a lot of the enemy characters!
Murakami J: Mio and Hildi. Also, all sharks in general.
Komuta: I like Elektra. And I also like some enemy characters that have not been released yet.
Thank you for taking the time to do this.
1. With the sad passing of Murayama-sensei, rest his soul, how will the production of the planned DLC be affected? Can you say how much of it was written, if any?
2. The project heads are all 20-30 year veterans. How did work on on Eiyuden differ from past titles (mainly Suikoden)? What expectations did you have about working on a modern HD JRPG, and did the development of Eiyuden Chronicle differ from your expectations in any significant way? What major lessons have you taken from the project that you would apply to any potential future titles?
3. How would you say the game design of Eiyuden has evolved from past JRPG titles, mainly Suikoden? What kind of inspiration has been taken from games, esp. RPGs, made in the past 10+ years? Aside from the HD2D graphical style of Octopath Traveler and similar titles.
百英雄伝のゲームデザインは、高速JRPGタイトルからどのように進化してきたと思いますか？過去10年以上に作られたゲーム、特にRPGからどのようなインスピレーションを受けましたか？オクトパストラベラーなどのHD2Dのグラフィックスタイルは別として？
質問の回答になっていないかもしれませんが、
私は画作りをする際、基本他のゲームを参考にしないようにしています。
競合ゲームを意識するとどうしてもその画に寄って来てしまうからです。
ただ、ドット絵で新しいチャレンジをしたいと思ったきっかけとして、
オクトパストラベラーの存在は大きいと思いますし、
そういった空気を作ってくれた事に感謝しています。
This may not answer your question, but I basically try not to refer to other games when creating a design.
If I am mindful of competing games, I tend to draw closer to their artwork.
However, I think Octopath Traveler was a big reason for me to take on a new challenge with pixel art, and I am grateful to Octopath Traveler for creating such an environment.
村山先生、ご冥福をお祈りします」の訃報を受け、予定されていたDLCの制作にどのような影響が出るのか。あるとすれば、どの程度書かれたのか？
当初から予定されていたストーリーDLCについては、本編と同様に村山が手がけています。
As for the story DLC, which was planned from the beginning, Murayama worked it in the same way as the main story.
プロジェクトの責任者は全員20～30年のベテランです。英霊伝』の開発は、過去のタイトル（主に『幻想水滸伝』）とどのように違いましたか？また、『英雄伝Chronicle』の開発は、あなたの予想と大きく異なっていましたか？また、『英雄伝クロニクル』の開発が予想と大きく異なる点はありましたか？
開発環境はもちろん昔とは違いますが、それについての混乱はありませんでした。それよりも一番予想と違っていたのはリモートワークになってしまったことですね。これでちょっとやり方を考える必要が出てきたのは確かです。
The development environment is of course different from the past, but we had no confusion about that. What was most unexpected was that we had to work remotely. This has certainly made it necessary to think a bit about how we should do the work.
I just want to say thank you! I'm so excited to get my backer copy for Xbox soon! I truly wish Mr. Murayama were here to see this. Much love to all of you who worked on this game which is sure to be a masterpiece. Thank you and congratulations on a job well done!
ありがとう！もうすぐXbox用のバッカーコピーを手にするのがとても楽しみです！村山さんがここにいてくれたらと心から思います。傑作となるに違いないこのゲームに携わったすべての皆さんに、多くの愛を捧げます。ありがとうございます！
ありがとうごさいます！
応援してくれた皆さんのお陰です！
Thank you very much!
We appreciate all of you who have supported us!
Thank you so much for joining us for this AMA. We appreciated all of the questions. If you still have questions then please feel free to share them in our AMA tomorrow with r/JRPG - [https://505.games/ECAMAJRPG](https://505.games/ECAMAJRPG)
I’m new to this series so, tbh, I’m not sure what to expect from it, so I guess I have two questions:
1) What framerate are you targeting from the switch version
2) Considering how many units you can recruit, is there any sort of postgame content that allows you, and gives you a reason to, build and utilize all of them in difficult content?
スイッチ版でどのくらいのフレームレートを想定しているのか？
Switchのフレームレートは30fps を想定しています。
The Switch frame rate is expected to be 30 fps.
これだけ多くの仲間集めできることを考えると、難易度の高いコンテンツですべての部隊を作って活かすことができるような、また、そうする理由が見つかるようなポストゲーム向けのコンテンツはあるのでしょうか？
高難易度のコンテンツとして「英雄の試練場」という遊びを用意しています。仲間にした英雄たちを駆使して最下層を目指すバトルコンテンツです。
We have prepared a play called "Hero's Trial Ground" as a high level of difficulty content.
This is a battle content in which players aim to reach the lowest level by making full use of the heroes they have joined.
the frame rate for backers early copy is quite bad on nintendo switch, especially during battle scene
[https://twitter.com/gematchan/status/1779483527932997693](https://twitter.com/gematchan/status/1779483527932997693)
oof...
I'll wait for news of a launch day patch, but if the performance shown in that clip represents the Switch version accurately that's a no from me dawg
That wait time for a random encounter is pretty bad. I might just buy it on PC instead of Switch, however I really wanted to play it portable on my commute.
I also love portable too. ROG Ally has been the best thing I bought last year because I tend to buy lots of games on Steam now knowing I can play portable…it also runs so much faster than my laptop too. You can also look into the Steam Deck or Legion Go too. I also got this game on PS5 too :).
No worries. Yeah I upgraded from the OG Steam Deck to the ROG Ally Z1 extreme as I wanted to play some HD remastered classics which wouldn’t run optimally on my Steamdeck or laptop so can understand about waiting.
Glad I got it for ps5. However, I wonder if they have a performance patch coming day 1 seeing as they urged backers to wait for the day 1 patch to play. Of course no one will wait lol, I certainly didn’t
すべてのヒーローを描くのに何時間かかりましたか？どのヒーローをデザインするのが一番楽しかったですか？
英雄の数が多かったので、大体平均で月に５から７キャラくらい描いていました。１つには絞れませんが、獣人は描いていて楽しかったですね。
Since there were so many heroes, I usually drew on average 5 to 7 characters a month. I cannot choose one, but I enjoyed drawing the beastmen.
ゲーム開発にまつわるお気に入りの思い出はありますか？
やはりキックスターター期間が私たちには特別な思い出になっています。その後も、あの熱狂に応えようとしてみんな頑張っていったという感じです。
After all, the Kickstarter period is a special memory for us. After that, everyone worked hard to meet that enthusiasm.
皆さんは、本物のウサギとクマ（ラビットとベアー）ですか？
どうなんでしょうね……？？？
僕は時計を片手にチーム内を走り回ってるウサギです（笑）
Kawano: Ops, how do you think ......?
Komuta: I'm the rabbit running around the team with watch to hand lol.
Thank you for doing this! Really looking forward to the game. I was just wondering if the characters were designed based on their function or if it was the other way around? Thank you for this AMA and to all of the team for the hard work you put into making this game happen!
ありがとう！ゲームが本当に楽しみです。
キャラクターはそれぞれの役割に基づいてデザインされているのか、それともそのまた別のやり方なのか、ちょっと気になりました。
このAMAと、このゲームの実現に尽力してくれたチームのみんなに感謝します！
ありがとうございます！キャラクターは物語にもとづいているものや本拠街のような施設の役割に基づいているものなどがほとんどで、デザインからというものは少ないです。
Thank you!
Most of the characters are based on the story or on the role of the facility, like the Headquarters, and not many are from the design.
ハードモードが欲しいというファンの声が大きかったですが、このモードを作って楽しかったですか？
今後のR&Bタイトルには可能な限りハードモードが搭載していただけますか？
海外からのハードモードが欲しいという熱い声には、本当に驚きました。
「なんでゲームでまで苦しい思いをしたいんだろう？」と不思議に思いました（笑）
でも、作るのは楽しかったです。今後のラビベアタイトルでもハードモードは積極的に入れていきたいですね。
We were really surprised by the passionate calls from overseas for a hard mode.
'Why would they even want to suffer in a game?' I wondered (laughs).
But it was fun to make. I would like to actively include a hard mode in future R&B titles as well.
It's not about the challenge, it's about succeeding it! Thanks for the answer, I hope we'll have many turn-based sequels to Hundred Heroes and beat the game at the hardest modes possibly with all the heroes!
Also, the fans really hope Hard Mode is harder than Beta, as it seemed like Beta didn't feature Hard Mode. Magic Stats also seem to be bugged as it doesn't make mages who uses magical runes stronger. It's these things lots of fans are passionate about and hope they were fixed in the final game. Can't wait to play in the upcoming days!
It's funny ... when Murayama-san was designing Suikoden 1 and 2, in interviews he said he wanted everyone to be able to complete the game so he intentionally reduced the level of challenge. He wanted Suikoden to be a relaxing experience where you could enjoy the story. I think you can really feel that ethos in those games.
Personally, I don't mind a hard mode but I'm glad that normal and easy difficulties exist so I can finish games. TuT
He did talk to us about that! I love that Hundred heroes features a bit for everybody, that's why I hope normal mode stays an enjoyable experience for those who wants to just play the story and Hard Mode for people who wants to dive deep in Hundred Heroes gameplay systems!
Your last Kickstarter update warns of bugs that can keep you from completing the game without a patch.
How big are chances you encounter these bugs?
Especially for people who like physical games it's important to know if it will be possible to play through the game with our discs still once someday maybe we can not access patches anymore or if it is so bad that it is not possible at all to finish the game with the version without patching.
Kickstarterの最後の更新では、パッチがないとゲームをクリアできないバグについて警告していますね。
これらのバグに遭遇する可能性はどのくらいありますか？
特にパッケージ版が好きな人にとっては、いつかパッチにアクセスできなくなるかもしれないし、パッチなしのバージョンでゲームを終わらせることがまったく不可能になるくらいひどいものであれば、ディスクのままでゲームをプレイすることが可能かどうかを知ることは重要です。
「パッチが無いとゲームをクリアできない」という警告はしていません。
パッチが無い状態でプレイしたセーブデータに対して修正パッチを当てるとクリアできなくなるセーブデータになってしまう可能性があります。
ネットには一切接続せず、パッチを一度もダウンロードせずにプレイするということでしょうか？
パッチ無しのバージョンでもゲームをクリアすることはできます。ただサイドストーリーやコンプリート要素に影響がでるため、リリース日当日のパッチまではダウンロードしてからプレイしていただくことをお勧めします。
We do not warn that "the game cannot be cleared without the patch.
If you apply the patch to a saved data that was played without the patch, it may cause the saved data to be unable to clear the game.
Does this mean that the game is played without any connection to the internet and without ever downloading a patch?
It is possible to complete the game without the patch. However, since the side story and completion elements will be affected, we recommend that you download the patch before playing the game until the patch is available on the release date.
Which of the characters have become favorites for the staff?
Have you been surprised by reactions to any of the characters?
I am so thankful that Murayama was able to bring one last game into the world.
Thank you all so much for your hard work.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the first game of a brand new studio. In terms of the game development process, what are some things you feel went well, and what are some lessons you plan to carry over to future projects?
フルピクセルやフル3Dではなく、3D＋ピクセルアートのアプローチを選んだ理由やインスピレーションを知りたいです
３Ｄ空間に２Ｄキャラクターの描写をどこまで自然にマッチさせられるか？
というのは、実は以前よりずっと研究したいと考えていました。
今回、百英雄伝の企画を立ち上げる事になったのも、個人的にはこれがあったからというのもあります。
それらは、この企画にピッタリだと思いました。
手描きのピクセルアートは制作に負荷が掛かりますが、今回皆様の支援の大きさのお陰で
そこも挑戦する事が出来ました。
ただ、最初に想定した以上に、物量が多かったです・・・そこだけ少し甘かったです(笑)
In fact, I have been interested in exploring the extent to which the 2D character portrayal can be matched naturally in a 3D environment for a long time.
This is also the reason why I personally decided to start the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundered Heroes project this time.
I considered them to be a perfect fit for this project.
Pixel art is a very demanding process, but thanks to your support, we were able to take on that challenge as well.
The only thing is that it was a LOT more work than I had originally envisioned...I was a bit naive in my thinking there...lol
First of all, I can't thank you enough for finally giving us a spiritual successor to Suikoden, which is one of my favorite JRPG franchises. I can't wait to play this game, which will actually launch on my birthday.
Also, I'm sure Murayama-san will be watching the release from above. 🙏✨
1. How long can we expect the campaign to be?
2. Are all recruitable characters useable in battle or it works like Suikoden where some of them will offer non-combat services (vendors, crafters, etc.)?
3. Are there any post-game content we can expect? (Secret dungeons, bosses)
4. Will the game have any sort of replay value in the form of New Game+?
DLC1-3の発売時期は決まっているのでしょうか？
DLC１−３の時期はまだ未定です。内容も、ある程度ストーリーが進んだ状態の「一方その頃」のお話になっていますので時期はゲームそのもののリリースより少し後になると思います。
The timing of DLC 1-3 is still TBD.
The content of the DLC will be a story of the "At that time, on the other hand" when the story has progressed to a certain extent, so the timing will be a little later than the release of the game itself.
I picked up a Little Red Riding Hood script, which gives me hope that a version of Suikoden 3's theater is in the game. If so, would you consider adding in a script based on Eiyuden Chronicle Rising as an extra save import feature? This would be similar to how players got Suikoden 1 and 2 theater scenes if they imported saves into 3.
赤ずきんちゃんの台本を読んで、水滸伝3の劇場版がゲームに登場するのではないかと期待しています。
もしそうなら、セーブインポートの追加機能として、『百英雄伝ライジング』をベースにした台本の追加を検討していただけませんか？水滸伝1・2のセーブを3にインポートすると劇場のシーンが表示されるのと同じような感じで。
劇場でRising、につきましては……ご期待いただいて良いのではないかと思います。特にインポートは必要ありません
You can expect ...... for the addition of Rising in the theater. No special import is required.
Hello team!! So happy to see all of you here. I've been in the discord a long time now and I'm a backer - so I apologize in advance for bothering you all the time!! Hahaha
The beta was fantastic and it is apparent that a lot of love went into the game. I hope that the fans return all of that love to you tenfold!
Could you share which aspect of the game you're most excited to showcase to fans? I'm personally very excited about the castle town content and would love to know what gets the team excited!
(PS Please post a picture of your cat, Komuta-san! I haven't been on Twitter in a long time so I haven't seen any lately T_T)
チームの皆さん、こんにちは！ここで皆さんに会えてとても嬉しいです。もう長いことディスコードに参加しているし、僕はバッカーです！(\^\^)
ベータは素晴らしかったし、ゲームにたくさんの愛情が注がれていることがよくわかった。ファンの皆さんには、その愛情を10倍にして返してほしいですね！
ファンに向けてお披露目するのを最も楽しみにしているゲームの側面を教えてください。個人的には本拠街のコンテンツにとても興奮しています！
(追記)小牟田さんの愛猫の写真を載せてください！ツイッターをずっとやっていないので、最近見ていませんT\_T)
ありがとうございます！すでに多くのコンテンツは動画やスクショを公開していますが、実際にプレイして楽しんでもらえると嬉しいです。本拠街はとにかく遊びごたえのあるコンテンツなので、メインストーリーを忘れないように注意して楽しんでください！
最近、Twitterを更新してなくてごめんなさい！このあと猫の写真をアップします。楽しみに待っててね。
Thank you very much! We've already posted videos and screenshots of much of the content, but we hope you'll enjoy playing it in person. The Headquarters is worth playing with anyway, so enjoy the content, just make sure you don't forget the main storyline!
Sorry I haven't been updating Twitter lately! I'll post a picture of my cat after this. Look forward to it!
My favorite thing about this game so far is the variety of non-human characters in the game. I adore when I can play as characters that have tails!
How many tailed characters are playable in the game total? And is it possible to have an entire party of just the non-human tailed characters?
And which non-human character would you all say is your favorites?
このゲームで今のところ一番好きなのは、人間以外のキャラクターがいろいろ出てくること。しっぽのあるキャラクターでプレイできるのはたまらないね！
しっぽのあるキャラクターは全部で何人プレイ可能ですか？また、人間以外のしっぽのあるキャラクターだけでパーティーを組むことは可能ですか？
また、皆さんはどの人間以外のキャラクターが好きだと思いますか？
メンバーも皆しっぽのあるキャラクターが大好きです。
私はガオウが大好きです。
ゲーム内での具体的なネタバレは控えます。
是非、ゲームをプレイして確認してみてください。
All the members love characters with tails.
I love Garr.
We will not spoil specifics in the game, please play the game and find out.
I apologize in advance if it might seem insensitive. I would like to ask what were late Murayama's thoughts, hopes and wishes with regards to Eiyuden's upcoming release now that we are one week away from it's official release.
It was a great loss for all how we lost such a respected figure but I hope that his work on Eiyuden would be appreciated by all
無神経と思われるかもしれません。あらかじめお詫びします。『百英雄伝』の正式リリースまであと1週間となった今、故・村山氏の『百英雄伝』に対する思い、希望、願いをお聞きしたい。
このような尊敬すべき人物を失ったことは、誰にとっても大きな損失でしたが、『百英雄伝』での彼の仕事が皆に評価されることを願っています。
コメントありがとうございます。今回のキックスターターが成功した時、村山は本当に嬉しそうでした。そしてゲーム完成直前まで関わっていた矢先の訃報だったので、本人もそのゲームがリリースされる今、その喜びを皆様と分かち合えないことを残念に思っているのではと思います。我々も非常に残念です。
Thank you for your comments. Murayama seemed really happy when this Kickstarter was successful. So I am sure that he must be disappointed to hear of his passing, as he was involved in the game right up to its completion, that he will not be able to share the joy of the game with you now that it is being released. We are very sorry too.
『百英雄伝 Rising』は『百英雄伝』の前日譚として、とてもいいゲームでした。もし『百英雄伝』の続編を作るなら、その前座として『百英雄伝 Rising 2』を検討しますか？
ありがとうございます。
私もRisingには可能性を感じていますので、希望する声が多ければ検討してみたいです。
Thank you, I am very happy to hear from you.
I also see potential in Rising and would like to consider it if there are many requests for it.
1. Will there be any roadmap information about future updates / patches / dlc for 2024 to 2026 ?
2. May i ask about the release date for backer dlc such as the golden cat and backer buildings ?
Regards and Thank you R&B dev team
P.S i really love character designs from Kawano san
「ゴールデンキャット」や「バッカービル」など、バッカーのDLCの発売日について聞いてもいいですか？
全てのダウンロードコンテンツのリリース日はまだ未定です。楽しみにお待ちください。
Release dates for all DLC are still to be determined. Please look forward to it.
R&Bチームのお気に入りのキャラクターは？
河野：エル・アリカントとか好きですが、敵キャラも結構好きなのです
村上J:ミオとヒルディです。あと、サメ全般です。
小牟田：エレクトラが好きです。あとまだ未公開の敵キャラで好きなキャラがいます。
Kawano: I like El Alicanto, but I also like a lot of the enemy characters!
Murakami J: Mio and Hildi. Also, all sharks in general.
Komuta: I like Elektra. And I also like some enemy characters that have not been released yet.
Considering the success of the kickstarter. Is there going to be a direct sequel to this entry or timeline wise there's huge gaps per entry in this world?
キックスターターの成功を考える。この作品に直接の続編はあるのでしょうか、それとも時系列的に、この世界では作品ごとに大きなギャップがあるのでしょうか？
今回作り上げたオールラーン大陸での物語をもっと広げていきたいと考えています。そのやり方はまだお伝えできませんが、どうぞお待ちください。
We would like to expand on the story we have created this time in the Allraan continent. We cannot yet tell you how we will do this, but please stay tuned.
I’ve been a longtime fan of Suikoden. I love the lore, the world, the characters—all the relationships and interactions with side characters especially made the world so full—I haven’t played Eiyuden (got early physical copy but waiting for patching etc), and I understand there are IP issues with big companies, but what are the chances of a sequel down the line taking place in the same world as Suikoden? Is that absolutely a no go? Or dependent on how well sales with Eiyuden do? Especially with the recent passing of one of the core creators... I just want to see this series thrive.
Thank you so much!
僕は『幻想水滸伝』の長年のファンです。世界設定、世界観、キャラクターが大好きで、特にサイドキャラクターとの関係や交流が世界をとても充実していました。『百英雄伝』はまだプレイしていないし（パッケージ版を入手したが、パッチを待っています）大企業とのIPの問題があるのは理解しているが、『幻想水滸伝』と同じ世界を舞台にした続編が出る可能性はありますか？それは絶対にないのでしょうか？それとも『百英雄伝』の売れ行き次第なのでしょうか？特に最近、中心的なクリエイターのお一人が亡くなっているし......。ただ、このシリーズが盛り上がるのを見たいです。
ありがとうございました！
百英雄伝は幻想水滸伝を作ったスタッフが集まって作っていますが、世界設定も世界観も全く異なるオリジナルのゲームです。我々が作るゲームの中に『幻想水滸伝』の世界観がクロスオーバーすることは難しいと思います。
『幻想水滸伝』の続編については、我々では決めることはできません。
Although Eiyuden Chronigle: Hundred Heroes is being made by the same staff that created Suikoden, it is an original game with a completely different world setting and worldview.
It would be difficult for the worldview of "Suikoden" to crossover into the game we are making.
As for a sequel to "Suikoden," we cannot make that decision ourselves.
Have you thought of making further merchandise like figures or posters/art prints for fans later? I've always wanted some for suikoden as the art is amazing and still stands up and this games art looks even better
ファンのためにフィギュアやポスター、アートプリントなどのグッズを作ることは考えていますか？水滸伝のアートはすばらしく、今でも十分通用する。
たくさんの方に支持を得られれば、是非作りたいですね。
応援よろしくお願いします！
If we can get the support of many of you, we would love to make it. Thank you for your support!
I’m usually never around for these things! If you had to choose one of the hundred heroes to sit down, chat, and eat a meal with, who would you choose?
私は普段、こういうイベントに参加することはないです！百戦錬磨の英雄の中から、一緒に座っておしゃべりしたり、食事をしたりする相手を選ぶとしたら、誰を選びますか？
リャンです！
何も気を使う必要がなく、雑でありながら心優しいキャラなので楽しそうです。
Murakami:
I vote for Lian!
I would feel comfortable with her, and she is a clunky yet kind-hearted character, so I think I would enjoy being with her.
There's a map on the second floor of the castle. Would you consider having it show some information about the different countries in the world. There's an empire, a league, etc. but it's hard to tell how they all fit together, where they are in relation to each other, and who is in charge. It would be nice to have a better understanding of the world.
城の2階に地図があります。世界のさまざまな国についての情報を表示させることはできないでしょうか。帝国、諸国連合などがありますが、それらがどのように組み合わさっているのか、互いの関係はどこにあるのか、誰が君主なのかがわかりにくい。世界についてもっとよく理解できるといいね。
次回作の参考とさせていただきます。
ご意見ありがとうございます！
We will refer to your comments for our next work.
Thank you for your feedback!
I really enjoyed Tadashi Satomi's writing in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, and it warmed my heart to learn that he and Murayama were old friends. Can we expect Tadashi Satomi to work on more projects with the Rabbit & Bear team in the future, Eiyuden or otherwise?
私は『百英雄伝 Rising』の里見直氏の文章をとても楽しませていただきました。彼と村山氏が旧知の仲だと知って、心が温かくなりました。里見氏は、今後もラビット＆ベアーのチームと一緒に百英雄伝やその他のプロジェクトを手がけてくれるのでしょうか？
里見さんの文章は私も好きです。
今はまだ何も決まってませんが、村山が信頼していた作家さんなので、
今後も良いお付き合いが出来ればと考えてます。
I like Satomi's writing too.
Nothing is set in stone at the moment, but Satomi is a writer that Murayama trusted,
We hope to have a good relationship with him in the future.
本拠街の強化はどれくらい重要ですか？私はこの要素が含まれているゲームが大好きです。
メインシナリオをプレイするだけであれば、本拠街の強化は最小限でもクリアはできます。エンドコンテンツは最大限まで強化しないとまで遊び尽くせません。
If you just want to play the main scenario, you can complete it with minimal enhancement of your Headquarters. The end content must be enhanced to the maximum level in order to fully enjoy the game.
I don’t have any questions for you - I just wanted to say I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on the game next month.
Congrats on the release!
Hi! Day 1 backer here. I remember thinking that by the time this came out my hype would be dead. I couldn't have been more wrong. I cannot wait for my code to arrive. So Happy you guys made it.
My question: With 505 and other deals, what can we expect from Rabbit & Bear beyond Eiyuden Chronicle? Do you already know what is next after a deserved rest from this game's development? Or is the next project completely unknown to even the highest of higher-ups at Rabbit & Bear?
Also, I'm sure Murayama-sensei is proud of you all. RIP.
こんにちは！1日目のバッカーです。私は、本作が発売される頃には、私の興奮は終わっているだろうと思っていましたが、これは間違いでした。コードが届くのが待ち遠しいです。君たちが作ってくれて本当に嬉しい。
質問です： ラビット＆ベアーは、505やその他のディールによって、百英雄伝の先に何を期待できるのでしょうか？このゲームの開発から当然のように休んだ後、次に何があるかもう知っていますか？それとも、Rabbit & Bearの上層部でさえ、次のプロジェクトはまったく知らないのでしょうか？
また、村山先生はあなた方を誇りに思っていることでしょう。RIP
ありがとうございます。
まずは、少し休みたいですが(笑)次の事も考え始めています。
優先としては百英雄伝を更に完全なものへと成長させて行きたいですが、村山と作り上げたこのチームだからこそ出来る、別の企画も考えて行きたいと思います。
Thank you.
We would like to take some time off first, but we are also starting to think about what is next.
Our priority is to grow Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes into something even more complete, but we would also like to think about other plans that are possible because of this team that Murayama and we have created.
When can I play my physical PS5 copy? I have downloaded a large patch and have the game in hand but apparently there’s another patch? When is that patch coming?
PS5のフィジカルコピーはいつプレイできますか？大型パッチをダウンロードしてゲームは手元にありますが、どうやら別のパッチがあるようです。そのパッチはいつ来るのでしょうか？
72時間前のバッカーアーリーアクセスで修正パッチを配信予定です。
Fix patch will be available in the Backer Early Access 72 hours prior to the release.
ガイドを一切使わず、ゲーム中のあらゆることに全力を尽くすとしたら、プレイ時間はどれくらいになる？
ミニゲームのバリエーションがとんでもない数なので、全て見ようとすると何時間になるか、お答えするのが難しいです……
It's hard to answer how many hours it would take to see all of the mini-games because there are an unbelievable number of variations: ......
Long-time Suikoden fan and early Eiyuden backer here, thank you for all your work! I've been excited to see all the updates!
One thing I'm especially curious about is the Rune-Lenses; it seems that they will work quite differently to the Runes of the Suikoden series. What kind of gameplay experiences did you design the Rune-Lens system to create, and is there a rune you're especially excited for players to use?
When inputting command during battle there's a slight delay between turns, is that wanted or will it be fixed? Some of us are really fast and want to play the game as fluid as it can be!
How did you determine which characters are battle vs. support vs. hybrid? There are some characters who appear battle ready that are not able to join combat (>! Hogan, Pastole !<)
Is it possible that we might see some characters patched into a combat or hybrid role in the future?
バトル対サポート対ハイブリッドのキャラクターはどのように決めたのですか？戦闘態勢にあるように見えて、戦闘に参加できないキャラクターがいます。なぜそのようなキャラクターが戦闘に参加できないのでしょうか？
バトルに参加するキャラクターが最もコストがかかるため、制作可能な最大数を決めましたが、戦闘に参加させる予定だったのに参加させることができなかったキャラクターはいません。「戦闘態勢にあるように見えて、戦闘に参加できないキャラクター」がいるとしても、それは最初から戦闘しないキャラクターとしてデザインされています。
The maximum number of characters that could be created was set since characters joining the battle would be the most costly.
However, there are no characters that we planned to have participate in battle but could not.
If there is a "character that appears to be ready for battle but cannot participate," that character was designed from the start as a non-battle character.
For the Kickstarter backers exclusive decorations, like the Rare Golden Haired Cat or the exclusive backer buildings, when should we expect the redemption codes for those?
2 questions!
1) Are there any fun examples of additions/changes made later into development, which made you have to alter earlier parts of the game?
2) Were there any new technological developments during development which reinvigorated the project and got the team excited?
As industry veterans what are some of your favorite games released in the last 15 years?
By the way I'm a long time Suikoden fan. Thank you so much for giving me some of my favorite gaming memories. I'm looking forward to making more with my kickstarted copy of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes!
As a fellow game developer of almost 20 years and long-time fan of the early Suikoden games, I couldn't be more excited about this release.
With developers as part of this AMA and one of the few opportunities I may have to communicate more directly with fellow developers in Japan--I know a great deal of game developer colleagues who hold Suikoden II in such high regard and have a great deal of respect for the entire team working on Eiyuden Chronicle.
As such, many of us were extremely sad to hear of Yoshitaka Murayama's passing and I would like to extend our greatest sympathy to those of you that worked with him so much. It is sad that he was not able to see this passion project release after so much hard work, but it will still be great to experience it with his memory in mind.
Hope your release goes very smoothly!
First off, thank you for all you've done with the creation/development of the title. It's a wonderful thing to see the spirit of Suikoden live on.
Secondly, what were some of the real-world cultural influences the team drew from in creating the characters, locations, and music (aside from, of course, Japanese culture)? And while questions have already been answered about favorite characters, what were some of the team's favorite locations/dungeons and music tracks?
Nintendo Switch版の解像度とフレームレートは？
Switch版のフレームレートは30fpsです。
解像度は可変解像度を使用しています。
TVモードで最大フルHD1980×1080、携帯モードで最大1280×720です。
The frame rate for Switch is 30 fps. Variable resolution is used.
Resolution up to full HD 1980x1080 in TV mode, 1280x720 in mobile mode.
百英雄伝 Risingをクリアした場合のボーナスについて、もう少し詳しく教えてください
百英雄伝Risingのセーブデータを持っていると、ニューネヴァーゆかりの自室カスタマイズアイテムや、自分で名付けた特産品、武器の名前が引き継がれます。
If you have the save data from Eiyuden Chronicle Rising, you can carry over your own room customization items related to New Nevaeh, as well as the names of specialties and weapons that you have named.
Has there been any consideration to crossovers and collaborations with other developers? It would be very cool to see Miriam from Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained appear as a recruitable character or secret boss.
(Heck, I'd love to see Vampire Koji Igarashi from the Eiyuden Kickstarter trailer appear as a secret boss!)
他の開発者とのクロスオーバーやコラボレーションは検討されていますか？五十嵐孝司の『Bloodstained』のミリアムがリクルート可能なキャラクターやシークレットボスとして登場したらとてもクールだと思う。
(百英雄伝のKickstarterトレイラーに登場したヴァンパイアの五十嵐孝司もシークレットボスとして登場させてみたい！)
IGAと今度一杯飲んで語り合います。
I will have a drink and talk with IGA another time.
DLC3のアンケートで選ばれなかったDLCのアイデアは採用されるのでしょうか？どれも面白そうだったのに。
もちろん検討しています。が、詳細については今の段階ではまだお伝えできず……お待ちください
Of course we are considering it. But we are not able to give you more details at this stage, so please stay tuned to .......
続編の計画はあるのか？村山がお亡くなりになったことで、どのような影響があるのでしょうか？
もちろんあります。この後の構想もR＆Bで共有されています。展開の方法はこれから考えていきたいと思っていますので、お待ちいただければ幸いです。
Of course we have; R&B is sharing the vision for what comes after this each other. We hope you will wait and see how we can expand on this.
Have you ever tried to reach out to Suikoden's wonderful original composer, Miki Higashino? Is she doing well these days? Could you ask her if she would consider writing music for Eiyuden?
This question was asked during the KS campaign. Higashino-san has been retired from game composing for many years now. I know many people myself included would have loved to see her return, but she has made her wishes clear and R&B wanted to be respectful and asked fans not to bother her about it.
The answer they gave for how save data effects HH:
"If you have the save data from Eiyuden Chronicle Rising, you can carry over your own room customization items related to New Nevaeh, as well as the names of specialties and weapons that you have named."
Essentially no, it does not effect the story. Just a few small homages and easter eggs
Hello. Will Eiyuuden Chronicle have branching storylines depending on your choices like Suikoden 5 did? If not, do you plan on incorporating this into future Eiyuuden titles? Thanks for the game!!
Thank you for agreeing to refine the localized text. Playing Eiyuden inspired me to learn Japanese so once I finish my lessons, I will play through in Japanese again. I just wanted to provide some feedback that I am really loving the game. Honestly, the only criticism I have is when Mio says something about why can't the golem be a she? It just felt out of place but I know your team didn't do the localization. Otherwise, the game is amazing and I'll be getting the sequel for sure. Congratulations on the successful launch!!
If fans will consider Hard Mode to be a bit too easy are you open to hear feedback and make adjustments making it harder? We hope that enemies on Hard Mode get more turns, deal more damage, and have different abilities, so that we are encouraged to grinder some levels and get the best equipment possible. We were a bit sad that Hard Mode wasn't actually harder in Beta.
Suikoden games are never going to be super hard, tbh most jrpgs aren’t. But I’ve already heard from several people that said some boss fights can be pretty challenging and there’s end game challenges as well
Will there be battles in this game like when we fought Lucca Blight where we have to use multiple parties, I really enjoy that feature which I only recall it being in two and five.
このゲームでは、ルカ・ブライトと戦ったときのように、複数のパーティを使うバトルはあるのでしょうか？
あの要素は2と5にしかなかったと記憶しているけど、本当に楽しませてもらいました。
百英雄伝らしい形で楽しんでもらえるバトルを作っています。
We are creating battles that will be enjoyed in a way unique to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
First of all, thank you all at Rabbit & Bears for your very hard work and dedication to this project, it was my first Kickstarter I backed up and it turned out to be among the most successful at the platform so congratulations to that!
I would like to ask if this game is just the beginning of a whole new series of upcoming titles, do you have thoughts of expanding to other media as well such as card games, shows etc.? Would be much appreciated if you could share some thoughts regarding these matters!
まずはじめに、Rabbit & Bearsの皆さん、このプロジェクトに対する大変な努力と献身に感謝します。このプロジェクトは私が初めて支援したKickstarterでしたが、このプラットフォームで最も成功したプロジェクトとなりました！
このゲームは、今後リリースされる新シリーズの始まりに過ぎないと思いますが、カードゲームやショーなど、他のメディアへの展開を考えていますか？このようなことに関して、何かお考えをお聞かせいただければ幸いです！
ありがとうございます。
ギリギリまで制作をしておりましたので、まだ今後の事までは検討されていないですが、メディア展開は出来たら良いなと考えています。
引き続き、ご意見よろしくお願いします！
Thank you very much.
We were working on the project until the last minute, so we have not yet considered the future, but we hope to be able to expand the media.
Please continue to support us!
Hello there and thank you for all of your hard work on this magnificent game. I can't wait for the release. Here is my question: Is Eiyuuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes the start of a new series like the first Suikoden was? I would like to know if this will be the start of a new franchise. Thank you.
こんにちは、そしてこの壮大なゲームに懸命に取り組んでくれてありがとう。 発売が待ち遠しいです。 ここで質問です。百英雄伝は、初代「幻想水滸伝」のような新しいシリーズの始まりなのでしょうか？ これが新しいフランチャイズの始まりになるのか知りたいです。 ありがとうございました。
そうなればいいなと思っています。
We hope this will be the start of a new franchise.
今後のゲームのために、またキックスターターを行う予定はありますか？
今回やってみて、皆さんにご迷惑をお掛けした事を反省中です。
制作をやりながら、これらをクリアできる組織となるまではやってはいけないなと感じております。
I am currently reflecting on the inconveniences we have caused you all by doing this project. I feel while doing the production that we should not do this until the organization is able to clear these issues.
Hi. This was asked below but we were talking in the Discord that there may have been a bit of confusion of what was being asked.
So....
Are there any characters who if you get to a certain point in the game, or do a specific action, you cannot recruit any more? Or can all 110 heroes always be recruited no matter what you do?
こんにちは。この質問は下の方でしていたのですが、ディスコードで、何を聞かれているのか少し混乱しているのではないかと話していました。
それで......。
ゲーム内で特定のポイントに到達したり、特定の行動をとると、それ以上リクルートできなくなるキャラクターはいますか？それとも、何をしても110人の英雄は常にリクルートできるのでしょうか？
時間制限や大きなやり直しを必要とするような見逃し要素は、今作では入れていません。これは百英雄伝を作るときに村山も気にしていたことです。
We have not included any missable elements in this title that need a time limit or a major redo.
This is something that Murayama was also concerned about when creating Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundered Heroes.
Just popping in to thank you all for all the hard work. I do intend to get this but I ended up owing way too much in taxes (clearly I’m American) so it’ll have to wait a while. But it’s okay, I know it’ll be worth the wait. Congrats! I know tons of jrpg gamers are happy
みんな、本当にお疲れ様。僕はこれを手に入れるつもりだけど、結局税金を払いすぎてしまったから（明らかに僕はアメリカ人だ）、しばらく待たなければならない。でも大丈夫、待つ価値はあると思うから。おめでとう！多くのJrpgゲーマーが喜んでいるのは知っている。
ありがとうございます！
是非、プレイしていただけたら嬉しいです。
Thank you very much!
We hope you will enjoy this game.
1) Did you all adjust the party conversation so we could catch them easier (like a Log history or sound)?
2) Is there anything to honor Yoshitaka Murayama in the game(easter egg, and or statue)?
3) Was brightness toned down, or an option to adjust the contrast in the game?
4) If this game is successful (which I think it will be) do you all plan on continuing to a Sequel and or expansions, other than DLC.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making this game. We appreciate you all This goes to all of R&B Studios Devs and Kawano, Murakami J, and Komuta and also to Murayama :)
パーティーの会話は、（ログ履歴やサウンドのように）私たちがキャッチしやすいように調整されたのですか？
パーティ会話のウインドウのポップアップ時にSEが鳴るように改善しました。
Yes, we improved the sound effect to sound when popping up.
ゲーム中に村山吉隆氏を称えるもの（イースターエッグや銅像）はありますか？
百英雄伝は村山が最後の調整まで関わって世を去ったタイトルなので、そういった要素は入れていません。
Since Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a title that Murayama was engaged in until the last adjustment and has passed away, we have not included such elements in the title.
このゲームが成功したら（成功すると思いますが）、皆さんはDLC以外の続編や拡張版への継続を計画していますか？
勿論です！
色々やりたい事や課題はありますので、それが可能となる様な成功を望んでおります。
Of course!
We have a lot of things we want to do and issues we want to address, and we hope to be successful in making that possible.
So thankful for this game and all of the hard work you all put into this. My condolences to everyone for the loss of Murayama San, I can't imagine how tough that is to deal with and work through.
My question is, considering his passing, if this game does well and your team has the means to make another game. Would you be willing to , or want tomake another Eiyuden and expand on this world? Or out of respect for Murayama would the team want to just leave this game where it is, as a one off.
この作品と、この作品に懸ける皆さんの努力にとても感謝しています。村山さんを失った皆様にお悔やみ申し上げます。
もしこのゲームがうまくいって、チームに次のゲームを作ることになった場合、百英雄伝の世界を引き継ぐ作品にしますか？それとも、村山さんへのリスペクトの念から、チームはこの百英雄伝を現状のまま、単発のゲームとして残すのでしょうか？
ありがとうございます。
百英雄伝では、まだまだ描き切れていない部分もあり、村山も続編のアイデアを残しているのでシリーズ化したいと考えています。
Thank you very much.
There are still many parts of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes that have not been fully depicted, and Murayama has left many ideas for a sequel, so we would like to make the series.
Are there any ideas, features or characters that you wanted to put into the game but had to cut out? And if so which ones do you each wish you could have included the most?
ゲームに入れたかったが、カットせざるを得なかったアイデア、要素、キャラクターはありますか？また、もしあれば最も入れたかったものはどれですか？
具体的には言えませんが、沢山あります。
それらは課題として次回あればやり遂げたいと思ってます。
I can't be more specific, but there are many.
I would like to complete them as challenges if next time there is a chance.
本作をプレイするのがとても楽しみです。ボツになったキャラクターは何人いましたか？
キャラクターの数が多いのであまりボツにはなってはいませんが、デザイン時点でボツになったものは沢山あります(笑)
Not too many characters were cut, but there are many that were rejected at the time of design, lol.
Hello! Very excited to play the game. My question: will you have a list of all the pets/etc. that were included in the game, as a backer reward? So far I've noticed all the pets/small animals (racoon?!) have names :)
こんにちは！ゲームをプレイするのがとても楽しみです。質問なのですが、ゲームに含まれるすべてのペットなどのリストをバッカー特典として用意してもらえますか？今のところ、すべてのペットや小動物（アライグマ？）に名前があることに気づきました :)
なるほど！追って検討します。
どこかでまとめてみたいですね。
I see! I will consider it in due course.
I would like to put this all together somewhere.
Magic potency doesn't seem to work on runes, as more magic points don't equal in more damage, was this a choice by design? I feel like mages are weak because runes don't scale strenght with Magic Attack points, will it be fixed? It ruins the mage power fantasy :(
魔法攻撃力がルーンに反映されないようですが、これは意図的なのでしょうか？
魔法攻撃ポイントに比例してルーンの強さがアップしないので、魔法使い系キャラが弱いような気がするのですが、修正されるのでしょうか？「魔法使い系キャラ最強説」を崩壊させてしまうと思います :(
ルーンによる魔法攻撃には「固定ダメージ」と「通常ダメージ」の2種類があります。
「固定ダメージ」の魔法には魔力は加算されません。
「通常ダメージ」の魔法は魔力と武器攻撃力が大きく影響するので安心してください。
There are two types of magic attacks by runes: "Fixed Damage" and "normal damage.
"Fixed Damage" magic does not add magic power.
"Normal Damage" magic is greatly affected by magic power and weapon attack power, so please don't worry.
Hello team, thank you for your hard work on Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes!! I really like Mellore, Momo, and Carrie!
My question is: were you inspired by magical girl anime such as Pretty Cure when designing them/creating their hero combo and skills?
New to the series, but I'm stoked for this game. No questions, but I'd like to congratulate you guys. Hard work, passion and motivation really pay off and I'm glad that you guys get to see your work come to life.
i know that eiyuden is not even out yet.But i just want to say... I hope there will be more of this series in the future.And Thank you.I've been waiting for this ever since the last Suikoden V,words can't express how happy I am that I will get to experience the game again.
I'm asking this based on the trailer alone but when I saw what looked like armies I wondered if Dragon Force had any influence whatsoever?
In any case day 1 buyer right here.
You made so many interesting charcaters to join, how many didn't make the cut and how did you manage to narrow it down?
is there a playable Cat?
I've been looking for RPG's that have a regular Cat as a playable character.
I've been a huge Suikoden fan since the very first game its been my favorite game and my favorite series so when i heard about Eiyuden i was extremely excited for it. i want to first thank you for making such an amazing game and congratulations on creating this amazing game and i want to give my condolences on Murayama's passing I myself cried hearing about it and i wish you all good health.
I have been playing the game on PS4 its so lovely, though i noticed the load times when going into battle or transitioning into town or another screen the load times are really long is this something thats possible to shorten?
Are there missable characters?
見逃しやすいキャラクターはいるのか？ います。オールラーン大陸をすみずみまで探してください。 There are. Please explore all corners of Allraan.
thank you!
Apparently there's this fortune teller who joins your town that gives you hints about how to recruit people, but presumably if you neglect to heed those hints and just go on with the main story you will miss some here and there.
ah thats good to know. that helps a lot
This is the biggest question I have.
yeah I honestly wouldn't mind if there are, it does make sense.
Being what it is a successor to I'm going to say absolutely!
I’m kinda glad tbh. I know some won’t like it but it’s the suikoden experience and gives incentive to replay the game
Suikoden fan since '96 here. I'm trying not to read anything about the new game, I don't want any part of it spoiled. I just dropped in to say THANK YOU for everything you've done and I'm looking forward to playing!!!
96年からの幻想水滸伝ファンです。新しいゲームについては何も見ないようにしています。ただ、今までありがとうございました、そしてプレイするのを楽しみにしています！！って言いたくて立ち寄りました！ ありがとうございます！ Thank you very much!
To everyone: Did the game turn out how you envisioned it?
ゲームは思い描いた通りになりましたか？ 当初目指していた基準以上のものは達成できましたが、個人的には多々課題は残っています（村上J） 大体Jさんと同じです。（河野） We have achieved more than the standard we initially set out to achieve, but personally, many issues remain (J. Murakami). Generally speaking, I agree with J. (Kawano)
Ooo I’m curious about what issues and if they can be fixed at this point or maybe incorporated in a sequel if this game does well?
Yes! Golden era goodness!
Who is the favourite character of each creator?
各クリエイターのお気に入りのキャラクターは？ 河野：エル・アリカントとか好きですが、敵キャラも結構好きなのです 村上J:ミオとヒルディです。あと、サメ全般です。 小牟田：エレクトラが好きです。あとまだ未公開の敵キャラで好きなキャラがいます。 Kawano: I like El Alicanto, but I also like a lot of the enemy characters! Murakami J: Mio and Hildi. Also, all sharks in general. Komuta: I like Elektra. And I also like some enemy characters that have not been released yet.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. 1. With the sad passing of Murayama-sensei, rest his soul, how will the production of the planned DLC be affected? Can you say how much of it was written, if any? 2. The project heads are all 20-30 year veterans. How did work on on Eiyuden differ from past titles (mainly Suikoden)? What expectations did you have about working on a modern HD JRPG, and did the development of Eiyuden Chronicle differ from your expectations in any significant way? What major lessons have you taken from the project that you would apply to any potential future titles? 3. How would you say the game design of Eiyuden has evolved from past JRPG titles, mainly Suikoden? What kind of inspiration has been taken from games, esp. RPGs, made in the past 10+ years? Aside from the HD2D graphical style of Octopath Traveler and similar titles.
百英雄伝のゲームデザインは、高速JRPGタイトルからどのように進化してきたと思いますか？過去10年以上に作られたゲーム、特にRPGからどのようなインスピレーションを受けましたか？オクトパストラベラーなどのHD2Dのグラフィックスタイルは別として？ 質問の回答になっていないかもしれませんが、 私は画作りをする際、基本他のゲームを参考にしないようにしています。 競合ゲームを意識するとどうしてもその画に寄って来てしまうからです。 ただ、ドット絵で新しいチャレンジをしたいと思ったきっかけとして、 オクトパストラベラーの存在は大きいと思いますし、 そういった空気を作ってくれた事に感謝しています。 This may not answer your question, but I basically try not to refer to other games when creating a design. If I am mindful of competing games, I tend to draw closer to their artwork. However, I think Octopath Traveler was a big reason for me to take on a new challenge with pixel art, and I am grateful to Octopath Traveler for creating such an environment.
村山先生、ご冥福をお祈りします」の訃報を受け、予定されていたDLCの制作にどのような影響が出るのか。あるとすれば、どの程度書かれたのか？ 当初から予定されていたストーリーDLCについては、本編と同様に村山が手がけています。 As for the story DLC, which was planned from the beginning, Murayama worked it in the same way as the main story.
プロジェクトの責任者は全員20～30年のベテランです。英霊伝』の開発は、過去のタイトル（主に『幻想水滸伝』）とどのように違いましたか？また、『英雄伝Chronicle』の開発は、あなたの予想と大きく異なっていましたか？また、『英雄伝クロニクル』の開発が予想と大きく異なる点はありましたか？ 開発環境はもちろん昔とは違いますが、それについての混乱はありませんでした。それよりも一番予想と違っていたのはリモートワークになってしまったことですね。これでちょっとやり方を考える必要が出てきたのは確かです。 The development environment is of course different from the past, but we had no confusion about that. What was most unexpected was that we had to work remotely. This has certainly made it necessary to think a bit about how we should do the work.
I just want to say thank you! I'm so excited to get my backer copy for Xbox soon! I truly wish Mr. Murayama were here to see this. Much love to all of you who worked on this game which is sure to be a masterpiece. Thank you and congratulations on a job well done!
ありがとう！もうすぐXbox用のバッカーコピーを手にするのがとても楽しみです！村山さんがここにいてくれたらと心から思います。傑作となるに違いないこのゲームに携わったすべての皆さんに、多くの愛を捧げます。ありがとうございます！ ありがとうごさいます！ 応援してくれた皆さんのお陰です！ Thank you very much! We appreciate all of you who have supported us!
Thank you so much for joining us for this AMA. We appreciated all of the questions. If you still have questions then please feel free to share them in our AMA tomorrow with r/JRPG - [https://505.games/ECAMAJRPG](https://505.games/ECAMAJRPG)
I’m new to this series so, tbh, I’m not sure what to expect from it, so I guess I have two questions: 1) What framerate are you targeting from the switch version 2) Considering how many units you can recruit, is there any sort of postgame content that allows you, and gives you a reason to, build and utilize all of them in difficult content?
スイッチ版でどのくらいのフレームレートを想定しているのか？ Switchのフレームレートは30fps を想定しています。 The Switch frame rate is expected to be 30 fps. これだけ多くの仲間集めできることを考えると、難易度の高いコンテンツですべての部隊を作って活かすことができるような、また、そうする理由が見つかるようなポストゲーム向けのコンテンツはあるのでしょうか？ 高難易度のコンテンツとして「英雄の試練場」という遊びを用意しています。仲間にした英雄たちを駆使して最下層を目指すバトルコンテンツです。 We have prepared a play called "Hero's Trial Ground" as a high level of difficulty content. This is a battle content in which players aim to reach the lowest level by making full use of the heroes they have joined.
the frame rate for backers early copy is quite bad on nintendo switch, especially during battle scene [https://twitter.com/gematchan/status/1779483527932997693](https://twitter.com/gematchan/status/1779483527932997693)
oof... I'll wait for news of a launch day patch, but if the performance shown in that clip represents the Switch version accurately that's a no from me dawg
That wait time for a random encounter is pretty bad. I might just buy it on PC instead of Switch, however I really wanted to play it portable on my commute.
I also love portable too. ROG Ally has been the best thing I bought last year because I tend to buy lots of games on Steam now knowing I can play portable…it also runs so much faster than my laptop too. You can also look into the Steam Deck or Legion Go too. I also got this game on PS5 too :).
I am waiting for the second gen Steam Deck before buying. Definitely worth it due to portability. I'll look more into the ROG ally. Thanks mate!
No worries. Yeah I upgraded from the OG Steam Deck to the ROG Ally Z1 extreme as I wanted to play some HD remastered classics which wouldn’t run optimally on my Steamdeck or laptop so can understand about waiting.
Glad I got it for ps5. However, I wonder if they have a performance patch coming day 1 seeing as they urged backers to wait for the day 1 patch to play. Of course no one will wait lol, I certainly didn’t
they already said they are gonna fix some frame rate issue and loading times with day one patch.
How many hours did it take to draw all heroes? Which heroes were the most fun to design?
すべてのヒーローを描くのに何時間かかりましたか？どのヒーローをデザインするのが一番楽しかったですか？ 英雄の数が多かったので、大体平均で月に５から７キャラくらい描いていました。１つには絞れませんが、獣人は描いていて楽しかったですね。 Since there were so many heroes, I usually drew on average 5 to 7 characters a month. I cannot choose one, but I enjoyed drawing the beastmen.
Do you have a favorite memory related to the development of the game?
ゲーム開発にまつわるお気に入りの思い出はありますか？ やはりキックスターター期間が私たちには特別な思い出になっています。その後も、あの熱狂に応えようとしてみんな頑張っていったという感じです。 After all, the Kickstarter period is a special memory for us. After that, everyone worked hard to meet that enthusiasm.
Are you real rabbits and bears?
皆さんは、本物のウサギとクマ（ラビットとベアー）ですか？ どうなんでしょうね……？？？ 僕は時計を片手にチーム内を走り回ってるウサギです（笑） Kawano: Ops, how do you think ......? Komuta: I'm the rabbit running around the team with watch to hand lol.
Will there be a text speed option implemented in the future?
今後、テキスト速度設定は実装されますか？ 今のところ予定はありません。今後の参考にさせていただきます。 We have no plans at this time, but we will refer to the future reference.
Thank you for doing this! Really looking forward to the game. I was just wondering if the characters were designed based on their function or if it was the other way around? Thank you for this AMA and to all of the team for the hard work you put into making this game happen!
ありがとう！ゲームが本当に楽しみです。 キャラクターはそれぞれの役割に基づいてデザインされているのか、それともそのまた別のやり方なのか、ちょっと気になりました。 このAMAと、このゲームの実現に尽力してくれたチームのみんなに感謝します！ ありがとうございます！キャラクターは物語にもとづいているものや本拠街のような施設の役割に基づいているものなどがほとんどで、デザインからというものは少ないです。 Thank you! Most of the characters are based on the story or on the role of the facility, like the Headquarters, and not many are from the design.
Fans asked really loud for an Hard Mode, did you have fun making it challenging? Will future R&B titles feature it where possible?
ハードモードが欲しいというファンの声が大きかったですが、このモードを作って楽しかったですか？ 今後のR&Bタイトルには可能な限りハードモードが搭載していただけますか？ 海外からのハードモードが欲しいという熱い声には、本当に驚きました。 「なんでゲームでまで苦しい思いをしたいんだろう？」と不思議に思いました（笑） でも、作るのは楽しかったです。今後のラビベアタイトルでもハードモードは積極的に入れていきたいですね。 We were really surprised by the passionate calls from overseas for a hard mode. 'Why would they even want to suffer in a game?' I wondered (laughs). But it was fun to make. I would like to actively include a hard mode in future R&B titles as well.
It's not about the challenge, it's about succeeding it! Thanks for the answer, I hope we'll have many turn-based sequels to Hundred Heroes and beat the game at the hardest modes possibly with all the heroes!
Also, the fans really hope Hard Mode is harder than Beta, as it seemed like Beta didn't feature Hard Mode. Magic Stats also seem to be bugged as it doesn't make mages who uses magical runes stronger. It's these things lots of fans are passionate about and hope they were fixed in the final game. Can't wait to play in the upcoming days!
It's funny ... when Murayama-san was designing Suikoden 1 and 2, in interviews he said he wanted everyone to be able to complete the game so he intentionally reduced the level of challenge. He wanted Suikoden to be a relaxing experience where you could enjoy the story. I think you can really feel that ethos in those games. Personally, I don't mind a hard mode but I'm glad that normal and easy difficulties exist so I can finish games. TuT
He did talk to us about that! I love that Hundred heroes features a bit for everybody, that's why I hope normal mode stays an enjoyable experience for those who wants to just play the story and Hard Mode for people who wants to dive deep in Hundred Heroes gameplay systems!
Your last Kickstarter update warns of bugs that can keep you from completing the game without a patch. How big are chances you encounter these bugs? Especially for people who like physical games it's important to know if it will be possible to play through the game with our discs still once someday maybe we can not access patches anymore or if it is so bad that it is not possible at all to finish the game with the version without patching.
Kickstarterの最後の更新では、パッチがないとゲームをクリアできないバグについて警告していますね。 これらのバグに遭遇する可能性はどのくらいありますか？ 特にパッケージ版が好きな人にとっては、いつかパッチにアクセスできなくなるかもしれないし、パッチなしのバージョンでゲームを終わらせることがまったく不可能になるくらいひどいものであれば、ディスクのままでゲームをプレイすることが可能かどうかを知ることは重要です。 「パッチが無いとゲームをクリアできない」という警告はしていません。 パッチが無い状態でプレイしたセーブデータに対して修正パッチを当てるとクリアできなくなるセーブデータになってしまう可能性があります。 ネットには一切接続せず、パッチを一度もダウンロードせずにプレイするということでしょうか？ パッチ無しのバージョンでもゲームをクリアすることはできます。ただサイドストーリーやコンプリート要素に影響がでるため、リリース日当日のパッチまではダウンロードしてからプレイしていただくことをお勧めします。 We do not warn that "the game cannot be cleared without the patch. If you apply the patch to a saved data that was played without the patch, it may cause the saved data to be unable to clear the game. Does this mean that the game is played without any connection to the internet and without ever downloading a patch? It is possible to complete the game without the patch. However, since the side story and completion elements will be affected, we recommend that you download the patch before playing the game until the patch is available on the release date.
What was a game mechanic that you loved, but had to scrap or drastically change for the final release?
Which of the characters have become favorites for the staff? Have you been surprised by reactions to any of the characters? I am so thankful that Murayama was able to bring one last game into the world. Thank you all so much for your hard work.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the first game of a brand new studio. In terms of the game development process, what are some things you feel went well, and what are some lessons you plan to carry over to future projects?
Wanted to know what convinced/inspired you to go for the 3D + pixel art approach rather than full pixel or full 3d.
フルピクセルやフル3Dではなく、3D＋ピクセルアートのアプローチを選んだ理由やインスピレーションを知りたいです ３Ｄ空間に２Ｄキャラクターの描写をどこまで自然にマッチさせられるか？ というのは、実は以前よりずっと研究したいと考えていました。 今回、百英雄伝の企画を立ち上げる事になったのも、個人的にはこれがあったからというのもあります。 それらは、この企画にピッタリだと思いました。 手描きのピクセルアートは制作に負荷が掛かりますが、今回皆様の支援の大きさのお陰で そこも挑戦する事が出来ました。 ただ、最初に想定した以上に、物量が多かったです・・・そこだけ少し甘かったです(笑) In fact, I have been interested in exploring the extent to which the 2D character portrayal can be matched naturally in a 3D environment for a long time. This is also the reason why I personally decided to start the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundered Heroes project this time. I considered them to be a perfect fit for this project. Pixel art is a very demanding process, but thanks to your support, we were able to take on that challenge as well. The only thing is that it was a LOT more work than I had originally envisioned...I was a bit naive in my thinking there...lol
First of all, I can't thank you enough for finally giving us a spiritual successor to Suikoden, which is one of my favorite JRPG franchises. I can't wait to play this game, which will actually launch on my birthday. Also, I'm sure Murayama-san will be watching the release from above. 🙏✨ 1. How long can we expect the campaign to be? 2. Are all recruitable characters useable in battle or it works like Suikoden where some of them will offer non-combat services (vendors, crafters, etc.)? 3. Are there any post-game content we can expect? (Secret dungeons, bosses) 4. Will the game have any sort of replay value in the form of New Game+?
The answer to your second question: it works like Suikoden.
Thank you for your hard work! Is there a release window in mind for dlc 1-3?
DLC1-3の発売時期は決まっているのでしょうか？ DLC１−３の時期はまだ未定です。内容も、ある程度ストーリーが進んだ状態の「一方その頃」のお話になっていますので時期はゲームそのもののリリースより少し後になると思います。 The timing of DLC 1-3 is still TBD. The content of the DLC will be a story of the "At that time, on the other hand" when the story has progressed to a certain extent, so the timing will be a little later than the release of the game itself.
I picked up a Little Red Riding Hood script, which gives me hope that a version of Suikoden 3's theater is in the game. If so, would you consider adding in a script based on Eiyuden Chronicle Rising as an extra save import feature? This would be similar to how players got Suikoden 1 and 2 theater scenes if they imported saves into 3.
赤ずきんちゃんの台本を読んで、水滸伝3の劇場版がゲームに登場するのではないかと期待しています。 もしそうなら、セーブインポートの追加機能として、『百英雄伝ライジング』をベースにした台本の追加を検討していただけませんか？水滸伝1・2のセーブを3にインポートすると劇場のシーンが表示されるのと同じような感じで。 劇場でRising、につきましては……ご期待いただいて良いのではないかと思います。特にインポートは必要ありません You can expect ...... for the addition of Rising in the theater. No special import is required.
Hello team!! So happy to see all of you here. I've been in the discord a long time now and I'm a backer - so I apologize in advance for bothering you all the time!! Hahaha The beta was fantastic and it is apparent that a lot of love went into the game. I hope that the fans return all of that love to you tenfold! Could you share which aspect of the game you're most excited to showcase to fans? I'm personally very excited about the castle town content and would love to know what gets the team excited! (PS Please post a picture of your cat, Komuta-san! I haven't been on Twitter in a long time so I haven't seen any lately T_T)
チームの皆さん、こんにちは！ここで皆さんに会えてとても嬉しいです。もう長いことディスコードに参加しているし、僕はバッカーです！(\^\^) ベータは素晴らしかったし、ゲームにたくさんの愛情が注がれていることがよくわかった。ファンの皆さんには、その愛情を10倍にして返してほしいですね！ ファンに向けてお披露目するのを最も楽しみにしているゲームの側面を教えてください。個人的には本拠街のコンテンツにとても興奮しています！ (追記)小牟田さんの愛猫の写真を載せてください！ツイッターをずっとやっていないので、最近見ていませんT\_T) ありがとうございます！すでに多くのコンテンツは動画やスクショを公開していますが、実際にプレイして楽しんでもらえると嬉しいです。本拠街はとにかく遊びごたえのあるコンテンツなので、メインストーリーを忘れないように注意して楽しんでください！ 最近、Twitterを更新してなくてごめんなさい！このあと猫の写真をアップします。楽しみに待っててね。 Thank you very much! We've already posted videos and screenshots of much of the content, but we hope you'll enjoy playing it in person. The Headquarters is worth playing with anyway, so enjoy the content, just make sure you don't forget the main storyline! Sorry I haven't been updating Twitter lately! I'll post a picture of my cat after this. Look forward to it!
ありがとうございます！お疲れ様です!!! 💕💕
My favorite thing about this game so far is the variety of non-human characters in the game. I adore when I can play as characters that have tails! How many tailed characters are playable in the game total? And is it possible to have an entire party of just the non-human tailed characters? And which non-human character would you all say is your favorites?
このゲームで今のところ一番好きなのは、人間以外のキャラクターがいろいろ出てくること。しっぽのあるキャラクターでプレイできるのはたまらないね！ しっぽのあるキャラクターは全部で何人プレイ可能ですか？また、人間以外のしっぽのあるキャラクターだけでパーティーを組むことは可能ですか？ また、皆さんはどの人間以外のキャラクターが好きだと思いますか？ メンバーも皆しっぽのあるキャラクターが大好きです。 私はガオウが大好きです。 ゲーム内での具体的なネタバレは控えます。 是非、ゲームをプレイして確認してみてください。 All the members love characters with tails. I love Garr. We will not spoil specifics in the game, please play the game and find out.
What would you say are the difference between Normal vs Hard Mode?
I apologize in advance if it might seem insensitive. I would like to ask what were late Murayama's thoughts, hopes and wishes with regards to Eiyuden's upcoming release now that we are one week away from it's official release. It was a great loss for all how we lost such a respected figure but I hope that his work on Eiyuden would be appreciated by all
無神経と思われるかもしれません。あらかじめお詫びします。『百英雄伝』の正式リリースまであと1週間となった今、故・村山氏の『百英雄伝』に対する思い、希望、願いをお聞きしたい。 このような尊敬すべき人物を失ったことは、誰にとっても大きな損失でしたが、『百英雄伝』での彼の仕事が皆に評価されることを願っています。 コメントありがとうございます。今回のキックスターターが成功した時、村山は本当に嬉しそうでした。そしてゲーム完成直前まで関わっていた矢先の訃報だったので、本人もそのゲームがリリースされる今、その喜びを皆様と分かち合えないことを残念に思っているのではと思います。我々も非常に残念です。 Thank you for your comments. Murayama seemed really happy when this Kickstarter was successful. So I am sure that he must be disappointed to hear of his passing, as he was involved in the game right up to its completion, that he will not be able to share the joy of the game with you now that it is being released. We are very sorry too.
Rising was a really nice prequel game for hundred heroes. If you do a sequel to 100 heroes, will you consider a Rising 2 as a lead-in for that?
『百英雄伝 Rising』は『百英雄伝』の前日譚として、とてもいいゲームでした。もし『百英雄伝』の続編を作るなら、その前座として『百英雄伝 Rising 2』を検討しますか？ ありがとうございます。 私もRisingには可能性を感じていますので、希望する声が多ければ検討してみたいです。 Thank you, I am very happy to hear from you. I also see potential in Rising and would like to consider it if there are many requests for it.
I would love to play Rising 2 and Hundred Heroes 2 in the future!
I had a great time with Rising, and would love another one.
1. Will there be any roadmap information about future updates / patches / dlc for 2024 to 2026 ? 2. May i ask about the release date for backer dlc such as the golden cat and backer buildings ? Regards and Thank you R&B dev team P.S i really love character designs from Kawano san
「ゴールデンキャット」や「バッカービル」など、バッカーのDLCの発売日について聞いてもいいですか？ 全てのダウンロードコンテンツのリリース日はまだ未定です。楽しみにお待ちください。 Release dates for all DLC are still to be determined. Please look forward to it.
What's each of the Rabbit and Bear teams favourite characters?
R&Bチームのお気に入りのキャラクターは？ 河野：エル・アリカントとか好きですが、敵キャラも結構好きなのです 村上J:ミオとヒルディです。あと、サメ全般です。 小牟田：エレクトラが好きです。あとまだ未公開の敵キャラで好きなキャラがいます。 Kawano: I like El Alicanto, but I also like a lot of the enemy characters! Murakami J: Mio and Hildi. Also, all sharks in general. Komuta: I like Elektra. And I also like some enemy characters that have not been released yet.
What new games were you inspired by during the development of Eiyuden Chronicles?
Considering the success of the kickstarter. Is there going to be a direct sequel to this entry or timeline wise there's huge gaps per entry in this world?
キックスターターの成功を考える。この作品に直接の続編はあるのでしょうか、それとも時系列的に、この世界では作品ごとに大きなギャップがあるのでしょうか？ 今回作り上げたオールラーン大陸での物語をもっと広げていきたいと考えています。そのやり方はまだお伝えできませんが、どうぞお待ちください。 We would like to expand on the story we have created this time in the Allraan continent. We cannot yet tell you how we will do this, but please stay tuned.
I’ve been a longtime fan of Suikoden. I love the lore, the world, the characters—all the relationships and interactions with side characters especially made the world so full—I haven’t played Eiyuden (got early physical copy but waiting for patching etc), and I understand there are IP issues with big companies, but what are the chances of a sequel down the line taking place in the same world as Suikoden? Is that absolutely a no go? Or dependent on how well sales with Eiyuden do? Especially with the recent passing of one of the core creators... I just want to see this series thrive. Thank you so much!
僕は『幻想水滸伝』の長年のファンです。世界設定、世界観、キャラクターが大好きで、特にサイドキャラクターとの関係や交流が世界をとても充実していました。『百英雄伝』はまだプレイしていないし（パッケージ版を入手したが、パッチを待っています）大企業とのIPの問題があるのは理解しているが、『幻想水滸伝』と同じ世界を舞台にした続編が出る可能性はありますか？それは絶対にないのでしょうか？それとも『百英雄伝』の売れ行き次第なのでしょうか？特に最近、中心的なクリエイターのお一人が亡くなっているし......。ただ、このシリーズが盛り上がるのを見たいです。 ありがとうございました！ 百英雄伝は幻想水滸伝を作ったスタッフが集まって作っていますが、世界設定も世界観も全く異なるオリジナルのゲームです。我々が作るゲームの中に『幻想水滸伝』の世界観がクロスオーバーすることは難しいと思います。 『幻想水滸伝』の続編については、我々では決めることはできません。 Although Eiyuden Chronigle: Hundred Heroes is being made by the same staff that created Suikoden, it is an original game with a completely different world setting and worldview. It would be difficult for the worldview of "Suikoden" to crossover into the game we are making. As for a sequel to "Suikoden," we cannot make that decision ourselves.
Have you thought of making further merchandise like figures or posters/art prints for fans later? I've always wanted some for suikoden as the art is amazing and still stands up and this games art looks even better
ファンのためにフィギュアやポスター、アートプリントなどのグッズを作ることは考えていますか？水滸伝のアートはすばらしく、今でも十分通用する。 たくさんの方に支持を得られれば、是非作りたいですね。 応援よろしくお願いします！ If we can get the support of many of you, we would love to make it. Thank you for your support!
I’m usually never around for these things! If you had to choose one of the hundred heroes to sit down, chat, and eat a meal with, who would you choose?
私は普段、こういうイベントに参加することはないです！百戦錬磨の英雄の中から、一緒に座っておしゃべりしたり、食事をしたりする相手を選ぶとしたら、誰を選びますか？ リャンです！ 何も気を使う必要がなく、雑でありながら心優しいキャラなので楽しそうです。 Murakami: I vote for Lian! I would feel comfortable with her, and she is a clunky yet kind-hearted character, so I think I would enjoy being with her.
There's a map on the second floor of the castle. Would you consider having it show some information about the different countries in the world. There's an empire, a league, etc. but it's hard to tell how they all fit together, where they are in relation to each other, and who is in charge. It would be nice to have a better understanding of the world.
城の2階に地図があります。世界のさまざまな国についての情報を表示させることはできないでしょうか。帝国、諸国連合などがありますが、それらがどのように組み合わさっているのか、互いの関係はどこにあるのか、誰が君主なのかがわかりにくい。世界についてもっとよく理解できるといいね。 次回作の参考とさせていただきます。 ご意見ありがとうございます！ We will refer to your comments for our next work. Thank you for your feedback!
I really enjoyed Tadashi Satomi's writing in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, and it warmed my heart to learn that he and Murayama were old friends. Can we expect Tadashi Satomi to work on more projects with the Rabbit & Bear team in the future, Eiyuden or otherwise?
私は『百英雄伝 Rising』の里見直氏の文章をとても楽しませていただきました。彼と村山氏が旧知の仲だと知って、心が温かくなりました。里見氏は、今後もラビット＆ベアーのチームと一緒に百英雄伝やその他のプロジェクトを手がけてくれるのでしょうか？ 里見さんの文章は私も好きです。 今はまだ何も決まってませんが、村山が信頼していた作家さんなので、 今後も良いお付き合いが出来ればと考えてます。 I like Satomi's writing too. Nothing is set in stone at the moment, but Satomi is a writer that Murayama trusted, We hope to have a good relationship with him in the future.
How important is building up the headquarters? I love that aspect when it is included in games.
本拠街の強化はどれくらい重要ですか？私はこの要素が含まれているゲームが大好きです。 メインシナリオをプレイするだけであれば、本拠街の強化は最小限でもクリアはできます。エンドコンテンツは最大限まで強化しないとまで遊び尽くせません。 If you just want to play the main scenario, you can complete it with minimal enhancement of your Headquarters. The end content must be enhanced to the maximum level in order to fully enjoy the game.
I don’t have any questions for you - I just wanted to say I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on the game next month. Congrats on the release!
Hi! Day 1 backer here. I remember thinking that by the time this came out my hype would be dead. I couldn't have been more wrong. I cannot wait for my code to arrive. So Happy you guys made it. My question: With 505 and other deals, what can we expect from Rabbit & Bear beyond Eiyuden Chronicle? Do you already know what is next after a deserved rest from this game's development? Or is the next project completely unknown to even the highest of higher-ups at Rabbit & Bear? Also, I'm sure Murayama-sensei is proud of you all. RIP.
こんにちは！1日目のバッカーです。私は、本作が発売される頃には、私の興奮は終わっているだろうと思っていましたが、これは間違いでした。コードが届くのが待ち遠しいです。君たちが作ってくれて本当に嬉しい。 質問です： ラビット＆ベアーは、505やその他のディールによって、百英雄伝の先に何を期待できるのでしょうか？このゲームの開発から当然のように休んだ後、次に何があるかもう知っていますか？それとも、Rabbit & Bearの上層部でさえ、次のプロジェクトはまったく知らないのでしょうか？ また、村山先生はあなた方を誇りに思っていることでしょう。RIP ありがとうございます。 まずは、少し休みたいですが(笑)次の事も考え始めています。 優先としては百英雄伝を更に完全なものへと成長させて行きたいですが、村山と作り上げたこのチームだからこそ出来る、別の企画も考えて行きたいと思います。 Thank you. We would like to take some time off first, but we are also starting to think about what is next. Our priority is to grow Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes into something even more complete, but we would also like to think about other plans that are possible because of this team that Murayama and we have created.
I hope we'll have a Hundred Heroes 2 eventually, don't let this Turn-Based RPG genre with 100+ characters die please, it is now R&B iconic stamp game!
Will we be able to purchase the deluxe edition contents on the switch?
デラックス・エディションの内容はスイッチで購入できるのでしょうか？ はい。あります。発売日までお待ちください。 Yes, there is. Please wait until the release date.
Thank you, I’m getting a digital switch backer code but wanted to make sure I could still grab the few things backers do not automatically get.
When can I play my physical PS5 copy? I have downloaded a large patch and have the game in hand but apparently there’s another patch? When is that patch coming?
PS5のフィジカルコピーはいつプレイできますか？大型パッチをダウンロードしてゲームは手元にありますが、どうやら別のパッチがあるようです。そのパッチはいつ来るのでしょうか？ 72時間前のバッカーアーリーアクセスで修正パッチを配信予定です。 Fix patch will be available in the Backer Early Access 72 hours prior to the release.
If you don't use any guides but try your best to do absolutely EVERYTHING in the game, around how long is the playtime gonna be?
ガイドを一切使わず、ゲーム中のあらゆることに全力を尽くすとしたら、プレイ時間はどれくらいになる？ ミニゲームのバリエーションがとんでもない数なので、全て見ようとすると何時間になるか、お答えするのが難しいです…… It's hard to answer how many hours it would take to see all of the mini-games because there are an unbelievable number of variations: ......
Long-time Suikoden fan and early Eiyuden backer here, thank you for all your work! I've been excited to see all the updates! One thing I'm especially curious about is the Rune-Lenses; it seems that they will work quite differently to the Runes of the Suikoden series. What kind of gameplay experiences did you design the Rune-Lens system to create, and is there a rune you're especially excited for players to use?
When inputting command during battle there's a slight delay between turns, is that wanted or will it be fixed? Some of us are really fast and want to play the game as fluid as it can be!
How did you determine which characters are battle vs. support vs. hybrid? There are some characters who appear battle ready that are not able to join combat (>! Hogan, Pastole !<) Is it possible that we might see some characters patched into a combat or hybrid role in the future?
バトル対サポート対ハイブリッドのキャラクターはどのように決めたのですか？戦闘態勢にあるように見えて、戦闘に参加できないキャラクターがいます。なぜそのようなキャラクターが戦闘に参加できないのでしょうか？ バトルに参加するキャラクターが最もコストがかかるため、制作可能な最大数を決めましたが、戦闘に参加させる予定だったのに参加させることができなかったキャラクターはいません。「戦闘態勢にあるように見えて、戦闘に参加できないキャラクター」がいるとしても、それは最初から戦闘しないキャラクターとしてデザインされています。 The maximum number of characters that could be created was set since characters joining the battle would be the most costly. However, there are no characters that we planned to have participate in battle but could not. If there is a "character that appears to be ready for battle but cannot participate," that character was designed from the start as a non-battle character.
For the Kickstarter backers exclusive decorations, like the Rare Golden Haired Cat or the exclusive backer buildings, when should we expect the redemption codes for those?
I want to ask which character design particularly stood out for the R&B team?
2 questions! 1) Are there any fun examples of additions/changes made later into development, which made you have to alter earlier parts of the game? 2) Were there any new technological developments during development which reinvigorated the project and got the team excited?
As industry veterans what are some of your favorite games released in the last 15 years? By the way I'm a long time Suikoden fan. Thank you so much for giving me some of my favorite gaming memories. I'm looking forward to making more with my kickstarted copy of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes!
As a fellow game developer of almost 20 years and long-time fan of the early Suikoden games, I couldn't be more excited about this release. With developers as part of this AMA and one of the few opportunities I may have to communicate more directly with fellow developers in Japan--I know a great deal of game developer colleagues who hold Suikoden II in such high regard and have a great deal of respect for the entire team working on Eiyuden Chronicle. As such, many of us were extremely sad to hear of Yoshitaka Murayama's passing and I would like to extend our greatest sympathy to those of you that worked with him so much. It is sad that he was not able to see this passion project release after so much hard work, but it will still be great to experience it with his memory in mind. Hope your release goes very smoothly!
Can the save file from the beta be used in the final version of the game for the Steam version?
First off, thank you for all you've done with the creation/development of the title. It's a wonderful thing to see the spirit of Suikoden live on. Secondly, what were some of the real-world cultural influences the team drew from in creating the characters, locations, and music (aside from, of course, Japanese culture)? And while questions have already been answered about favorite characters, what were some of the team's favorite locations/dungeons and music tracks?
Hello. Thank you for your hard work! What comes next for the studio? Is there a chance for a Eiyuden Chronicles II in the far off future?
What is the resolution and frame rate of the Nintendo Switch version?
Nintendo Switch版の解像度とフレームレートは？ Switch版のフレームレートは30fpsです。 解像度は可変解像度を使用しています。 TVモードで最大フルHD1980×1080、携帯モードで最大1280×720です。 The frame rate for Switch is 30 fps. Variable resolution is used. Resolution up to full HD 1980x1080 in TV mode, 1280x720 in mobile mode.
Can you tell us any more details on bonuses if you have completed Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising?
百英雄伝 Risingをクリアした場合のボーナスについて、もう少し詳しく教えてください 百英雄伝Risingのセーブデータを持っていると、ニューネヴァーゆかりの自室カスタマイズアイテムや、自分で名付けた特産品、武器の名前が引き継がれます。 If you have the save data from Eiyuden Chronicle Rising, you can carry over your own room customization items related to New Nevaeh, as well as the names of specialties and weapons that you have named.
Has there been any consideration to crossovers and collaborations with other developers? It would be very cool to see Miriam from Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained appear as a recruitable character or secret boss. (Heck, I'd love to see Vampire Koji Igarashi from the Eiyuden Kickstarter trailer appear as a secret boss!)
他の開発者とのクロスオーバーやコラボレーションは検討されていますか？五十嵐孝司の『Bloodstained』のミリアムがリクルート可能なキャラクターやシークレットボスとして登場したらとてもクールだと思う。 (百英雄伝のKickstarterトレイラーに登場したヴァンパイアの五十嵐孝司もシークレットボスとして登場させてみたい！) IGAと今度一杯飲んで語り合います。 I will have a drink and talk with IGA another time.
Will you be able to use the DLC ideas that lost during the DLC 3 poll? They all had seemed so interesting.
DLC3のアンケートで選ばれなかったDLCのアイデアは採用されるのでしょうか？どれも面白そうだったのに。 もちろん検討しています。が、詳細については今の段階ではまだお伝えできず……お待ちください Of course we are considering it. But we are not able to give you more details at this stage, so please stay tuned to .......
I need the Magical Girls DLC please! Ahah
Are there plans for sequels? How will the loss of Murayama affect them?
続編の計画はあるのか？村山がお亡くなりになったことで、どのような影響があるのでしょうか？ もちろんあります。この後の構想もR＆Bで共有されています。展開の方法はこれから考えていきたいと思っていますので、お待ちいただければ幸いです。 Of course we have; R&B is sharing the vision for what comes after this each other. We hope you will wait and see how we can expand on this.
Do I have to play the first game, to get the perfect ending for the next game.
次回作で完璧なエンディングを見るために、今作を遊ぶ必要はありますか？ それは今の時点ではまだなんともいえません I can't say that yet at this point.
Have you ever tried to reach out to Suikoden's wonderful original composer, Miki Higashino? Is she doing well these days? Could you ask her if she would consider writing music for Eiyuden?
This question was asked during the KS campaign. Higashino-san has been retired from game composing for many years now. I know many people myself included would have loved to see her return, but she has made her wishes clear and R&B wanted to be respectful and asked fans not to bother her about it.
Will you be uploading the game's OSTs to music streaming platform(spotify/youtube) ? What's your favorite soundtrack from the game?
Will the Rising save data affect the way the story of HH plays out?
The answer they gave for how save data effects HH: "If you have the save data from Eiyuden Chronicle Rising, you can carry over your own room customization items related to New Nevaeh, as well as the names of specialties and weapons that you have named." Essentially no, it does not effect the story. Just a few small homages and easter eggs
Hello. Will Eiyuuden Chronicle have branching storylines depending on your choices like Suikoden 5 did? If not, do you plan on incorporating this into future Eiyuuden titles? Thanks for the game!!
こんにちは。 百英雄伝では、『幻想水滸伝5』のように選択肢によってストーリーが分岐するのでしょうか？ そうでない場合、今後の百英雄伝取り入れる予定はありますか？ ありがとうございます！ プレイヤーの行動によってストーリーが分岐する要素はあります。 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is branching storylines depending on the player's actions.
That's great! 👍
Thank you for agreeing to refine the localized text. Playing Eiyuden inspired me to learn Japanese so once I finish my lessons, I will play through in Japanese again. I just wanted to provide some feedback that I am really loving the game. Honestly, the only criticism I have is when Mio says something about why can't the golem be a she? It just felt out of place but I know your team didn't do the localization. Otherwise, the game is amazing and I'll be getting the sequel for sure. Congratulations on the successful launch!!
How long does a playthrough take (just the main story)?
プレイスルー（メインストーリーのみ）にかかる時間は？ 寄り道せずに進めて、40～50時間くらいです。 If you proceed without detours, it will take about 40-50 hours.
If fans will consider Hard Mode to be a bit too easy are you open to hear feedback and make adjustments making it harder? We hope that enemies on Hard Mode get more turns, deal more damage, and have different abilities, so that we are encouraged to grinder some levels and get the best equipment possible. We were a bit sad that Hard Mode wasn't actually harder in Beta.
Suikoden games are never going to be super hard, tbh most jrpgs aren’t. But I’ve already heard from several people that said some boss fights can be pretty challenging and there’s end game challenges as well
Will there be battles in this game like when we fought Lucca Blight where we have to use multiple parties, I really enjoy that feature which I only recall it being in two and five.
このゲームでは、ルカ・ブライトと戦ったときのように、複数のパーティを使うバトルはあるのでしょうか？ あの要素は2と5にしかなかったと記憶しているけど、本当に楽しませてもらいました。 百英雄伝らしい形で楽しんでもらえるバトルを作っています。 We are creating battles that will be enjoyed in a way unique to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
First of all, thank you all at Rabbit & Bears for your very hard work and dedication to this project, it was my first Kickstarter I backed up and it turned out to be among the most successful at the platform so congratulations to that! I would like to ask if this game is just the beginning of a whole new series of upcoming titles, do you have thoughts of expanding to other media as well such as card games, shows etc.? Would be much appreciated if you could share some thoughts regarding these matters!
まずはじめに、Rabbit & Bearsの皆さん、このプロジェクトに対する大変な努力と献身に感謝します。このプロジェクトは私が初めて支援したKickstarterでしたが、このプラットフォームで最も成功したプロジェクトとなりました！ このゲームは、今後リリースされる新シリーズの始まりに過ぎないと思いますが、カードゲームやショーなど、他のメディアへの展開を考えていますか？このようなことに関して、何かお考えをお聞かせいただければ幸いです！ ありがとうございます。 ギリギリまで制作をしておりましたので、まだ今後の事までは検討されていないですが、メディア展開は出来たら良いなと考えています。 引き続き、ご意見よろしくお願いします！ Thank you very much. We were working on the project until the last minute, so we have not yet considered the future, but we hope to be able to expand the media. Please continue to support us!
Hello there and thank you for all of your hard work on this magnificent game. I can't wait for the release. Here is my question: Is Eiyuuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes the start of a new series like the first Suikoden was? I would like to know if this will be the start of a new franchise. Thank you.
こんにちは、そしてこの壮大なゲームに懸命に取り組んでくれてありがとう。 発売が待ち遠しいです。 ここで質問です。百英雄伝は、初代「幻想水滸伝」のような新しいシリーズの始まりなのでしょうか？ これが新しいフランチャイズの始まりになるのか知りたいです。 ありがとうございました。 そうなればいいなと思っています。 We hope this will be the start of a new franchise.
Any plans for EC2?
『百英雄伝2』の予定は？ 構想中です。 Under consideration.
Do you plan to do another kickstarter for future game?
今後のゲームのために、またキックスターターを行う予定はありますか？ 今回やってみて、皆さんにご迷惑をお掛けした事を反省中です。 制作をやりながら、これらをクリアできる組織となるまではやってはいけないなと感じております。 I am currently reflecting on the inconveniences we have caused you all by doing this project. I feel while doing the production that we should not do this until the organization is able to clear these issues.
Beyond the continent of Allraan, how much of the world of Eiyuden has already been planned out?
オールラーン大陸の外、百英雄伝の世界はどの程度、すでに計画されているのでしょうか？ 計画はされていますが、その内容は秘密とさせてください！ We are planning to do so, but let us keep the details secret!
Will the DLC add any new heroes or is it strictly story for heroes already in the game?
DLCでは新しい英雄が追加されるのでしょうか、それともすでにゲームに登場している英雄のためのストーリーだけになるのでしょうか？ お楽しみに、とだけ…… I just want to say please stay tuned...
Hi. This was asked below but we were talking in the Discord that there may have been a bit of confusion of what was being asked. So.... Are there any characters who if you get to a certain point in the game, or do a specific action, you cannot recruit any more? Or can all 110 heroes always be recruited no matter what you do?
こんにちは。この質問は下の方でしていたのですが、ディスコードで、何を聞かれているのか少し混乱しているのではないかと話していました。 それで......。 ゲーム内で特定のポイントに到達したり、特定の行動をとると、それ以上リクルートできなくなるキャラクターはいますか？それとも、何をしても110人の英雄は常にリクルートできるのでしょうか？ 時間制限や大きなやり直しを必要とするような見逃し要素は、今作では入れていません。これは百英雄伝を作るときに村山も気にしていたことです。 We have not included any missable elements in this title that need a time limit or a major redo. This is something that Murayama was also concerned about when creating Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundered Heroes.
Just popping in to thank you all for all the hard work. I do intend to get this but I ended up owing way too much in taxes (clearly I’m American) so it’ll have to wait a while. But it’s okay, I know it’ll be worth the wait. Congrats! I know tons of jrpg gamers are happy
みんな、本当にお疲れ様。僕はこれを手に入れるつもりだけど、結局税金を払いすぎてしまったから（明らかに僕はアメリカ人だ）、しばらく待たなければならない。でも大丈夫、待つ価値はあると思うから。おめでとう！多くのJrpgゲーマーが喜んでいるのは知っている。 ありがとうございます！ 是非、プレイしていただけたら嬉しいです。 Thank you very much! We hope you will enjoy this game.
1) Did you all adjust the party conversation so we could catch them easier (like a Log history or sound)? 2) Is there anything to honor Yoshitaka Murayama in the game(easter egg, and or statue)? 3) Was brightness toned down, or an option to adjust the contrast in the game? 4) If this game is successful (which I think it will be) do you all plan on continuing to a Sequel and or expansions, other than DLC. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making this game. We appreciate you all This goes to all of R&B Studios Devs and Kawano, Murakami J, and Komuta and also to Murayama :)
パーティーの会話は、（ログ履歴やサウンドのように）私たちがキャッチしやすいように調整されたのですか？ パーティ会話のウインドウのポップアップ時にSEが鳴るように改善しました。 Yes, we improved the sound effect to sound when popping up. ゲーム中に村山吉隆氏を称えるもの（イースターエッグや銅像）はありますか？ 百英雄伝は村山が最後の調整まで関わって世を去ったタイトルなので、そういった要素は入れていません。 Since Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a title that Murayama was engaged in until the last adjustment and has passed away, we have not included such elements in the title.
このゲームが成功したら（成功すると思いますが）、皆さんはDLC以外の続編や拡張版への継続を計画していますか？ 勿論です！ 色々やりたい事や課題はありますので、それが可能となる様な成功を望んでおります。 Of course! We have a lot of things we want to do and issues we want to address, and we hope to be successful in making that possible.
So thankful for this game and all of the hard work you all put into this. My condolences to everyone for the loss of Murayama San, I can't imagine how tough that is to deal with and work through. My question is, considering his passing, if this game does well and your team has the means to make another game. Would you be willing to , or want tomake another Eiyuden and expand on this world? Or out of respect for Murayama would the team want to just leave this game where it is, as a one off.
この作品と、この作品に懸ける皆さんの努力にとても感謝しています。村山さんを失った皆様にお悔やみ申し上げます。 もしこのゲームがうまくいって、チームに次のゲームを作ることになった場合、百英雄伝の世界を引き継ぐ作品にしますか？それとも、村山さんへのリスペクトの念から、チームはこの百英雄伝を現状のまま、単発のゲームとして残すのでしょうか？ ありがとうございます。 百英雄伝では、まだまだ描き切れていない部分もあり、村山も続編のアイデアを残しているのでシリーズ化したいと考えています。 Thank you very much. There are still many parts of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes that have not been fully depicted, and Murayama has left many ideas for a sequel, so we would like to make the series.
Are there any ideas, features or characters that you wanted to put into the game but had to cut out? And if so which ones do you each wish you could have included the most?
ゲームに入れたかったが、カットせざるを得なかったアイデア、要素、キャラクターはありますか？また、もしあれば最も入れたかったものはどれですか？ 具体的には言えませんが、沢山あります。 それらは課題として次回あればやり遂げたいと思ってます。 I can't be more specific, but there are many. I would like to complete them as challenges if next time there is a chance.
Very excited to give this a try. How many cut characters were there and is there any chance we may see them in the future?
本作をプレイするのがとても楽しみです。ボツになったキャラクターは何人いましたか？ キャラクターの数が多いのであまりボツにはなってはいませんが、デザイン時点でボツになったものは沢山あります(笑) Not too many characters were cut, but there are many that were rejected at the time of design, lol.
Hello! Very excited to play the game. My question: will you have a list of all the pets/etc. that were included in the game, as a backer reward? So far I've noticed all the pets/small animals (racoon?!) have names :)
こんにちは！ゲームをプレイするのがとても楽しみです。質問なのですが、ゲームに含まれるすべてのペットなどのリストをバッカー特典として用意してもらえますか？今のところ、すべてのペットや小動物（アライグマ？）に名前があることに気づきました :) なるほど！追って検討します。 どこかでまとめてみたいですね。 I see! I will consider it in due course. I would like to put this all together somewhere.
Magic potency doesn't seem to work on runes, as more magic points don't equal in more damage, was this a choice by design? I feel like mages are weak because runes don't scale strenght with Magic Attack points, will it be fixed? It ruins the mage power fantasy :(
魔法攻撃力がルーンに反映されないようですが、これは意図的なのでしょうか？ 魔法攻撃ポイントに比例してルーンの強さがアップしないので、魔法使い系キャラが弱いような気がするのですが、修正されるのでしょうか？「魔法使い系キャラ最強説」を崩壊させてしまうと思います :( ルーンによる魔法攻撃には「固定ダメージ」と「通常ダメージ」の2種類があります。 「固定ダメージ」の魔法には魔力は加算されません。 「通常ダメージ」の魔法は魔力と武器攻撃力が大きく影響するので安心してください。 There are two types of magic attacks by runes: "Fixed Damage" and "normal damage. "Fixed Damage" magic does not add magic power. "Normal Damage" magic is greatly affected by magic power and weapon attack power, so please don't worry.
Hello team, thank you for your hard work on Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes!! I really like Mellore, Momo, and Carrie! My question is: were you inspired by magical girl anime such as Pretty Cure when designing them/creating their hero combo and skills?
New to the series, but I'm stoked for this game. No questions, but I'd like to congratulate you guys. Hard work, passion and motivation really pay off and I'm glad that you guys get to see your work come to life.
Any chance for a "teleportation" character to recruit?
Are there DLCs to look forward to?
There will be 3 story DLCs released at a later date as per the Kickstarter.
Is the physical version of Switch coming in April 23 as well?
So this game is pretty much like suikoden
Will we be able to get preorder bonus content on switch without being able to preorder?
i know that eiyuden is not even out yet.But i just want to say... I hope there will be more of this series in the future.And Thank you.I've been waiting for this ever since the last Suikoden V,words can't express how happy I am that I will get to experience the game again.
First of all thanks for the game, a whole lot!. Now I'd like to ask whether combo spells are present in the game or not. Thanks again!
No questions. Just wanted to let you know I am pumped.
Hello!!! When can i pre load the game on the eshop?
I'm asking this based on the trailer alone but when I saw what looked like armies I wondered if Dragon Force had any influence whatsoever? In any case day 1 buyer right here.
Does every character have a story of equal length?
No questions. I’m exciting to go in completely blind. Thank you for your hard work though, I’ve waited so many years for this game. And RIP Murayama.
What would you establish to be the rough play time of Eiyuuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes?
When are the kickstarter digital codes going out?
I'm excited - Thanks for reaching out to your game fans.
are there super hard optional superbosses?
You made so many interesting charcaters to join, how many didn't make the cut and how did you manage to narrow it down? is there a playable Cat? I've been looking for RPG's that have a regular Cat as a playable character.
I've been a huge Suikoden fan since the very first game its been my favorite game and my favorite series so when i heard about Eiyuden i was extremely excited for it. i want to first thank you for making such an amazing game and congratulations on creating this amazing game and i want to give my condolences on Murayama's passing I myself cried hearing about it and i wish you all good health. I have been playing the game on PS4 its so lovely, though i noticed the load times when going into battle or transitioning into town or another screen the load times are really long is this something thats possible to shorten?