The Ancient Art of Potion Making with Misty the Witch

Misty the captivating witch is an intriguing and enigmatic character who captivates readers with her unique blend of magic and charm. She possesses a mysterious aura that draws people in, making them eager to discover more about her fascinating world of spells and enchantments. From the moment she steps onto the stage, Misty commands attention with her dark, flowing robes and piercing eyes that seem to hold a thousand secrets. Her presence alone is enough to send shivers down one's spine, but it is her powerful magic that truly mesmerizes and captivates. Misty's spells have a way of weaving themselves into the hearts and minds of those around her. People find themselves under her spell, unable to resist her persuasive charms.

Her writings have appeared in print and electronic media. Her essays are featured in several anthologies, including Birthed from Scorched Hearts (Fulcrum Press), Christmas Presence (Catawba Press), Women’s Voices in Magic (Megalithica Books), Into the Great Below and Skalded Apples (Asphodel Press). She blogs as Asheville’s Village Witch, and writes as The Village Witch for Witches and Pagans Magazine.

She is senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple in Asheville, NC where she teaches religious education, as well as leads rituals. Apart from the item collecting and creating part, it also features a turn-based battle systems, though overall battles are not as important for the gameplay as in other RPGs.

People find themselves under her spell, unable to resist her persuasive charms. It is not uncommon to see individuals willingly bending to her will, unable to think for themselves when in her presence. But behind her captivating facade, Misty possesses a vulnerability that adds depth and complexity to her character.

ROM Hack Nora and the Time Studio: The Witch of the Misty Forest – English Translation

@Blackiris. oh! :o really? :o happy and shocked to hear that! i feel i sound somewhat greedy and annoying asking all the time XD i just like to see how things will be going! fun to see!

oooh! wait you blackiris! does this mean you will try to complete all the "SMT" series? you just completed the first game? oh which SMT is being translated at the moment? but wow nice! i will look it up! :o i like gaming series (: espically horror like Silent Hill and Fatal Frame! :o
oh but would you recommend it to someone who find it "Fascinating" to play old games?
The battle system Reminds me a bit of the "Pokemon and Final Fantasy games :o"

Did you have a good weekend? (: wait the weekend just started woah! :o
have a good weekend Blackiris! :o
Will you finish SMT 2 this weekend maybe?

so much spam sorry :c

Kuroiri

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How is everything going? I hope the weekend was good with many Persona games! :o

I just wanted to see if you have made any progress? (: and how you are doing!

mikeprado30

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Kuroiri

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Hikaru Satou

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Sliter

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I had to shorten names or use abbreviations a couple of times. Adventurer A is now known as Adventurer, and some more information was lost in the progress, like the "Man With Soup in Face" who is now simply a "Man" since 10 characters is the maximum for names in textboxes.

what about "Soup face" instead ? XD It's 9 chars

I'm done with that, though, and some of the main menu graphics have been edited in the same way. Now it looks like this:

Blackiris.

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Hey! Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. I've been busy with lots of things lately, but in ~2-3 weeks I'll have more time to spare again.

@Sliter: Soup Face sounds good, I think I'll go with that!
As for the names, they were already there in Romaji/English, so I can't take credit for that.

Sliter

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Hey! Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. I've been busy with lots of things lately, but in ~2-3 weeks I'll have more time to spare again.

princessgina

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Hi is there any news about this game yet? Is the translation done? I really really want to play this game! please replay!! thank you

Kuroiri

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Hi is there any news about this game yet? Is the translation done? I really really want to play this game! please replay!! thank you

I talked with Blackiris some time ago and he even did reply here 1/2 week ago

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Hey! Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. I've been busy with lots of things lately, but in ~2-3 weeks I'll have more time to spare again.

@Sliter: Soup Face sounds good, I think I'll go with that!
As for the names, they were already there in Romaji/English, so I can't take credit for that.

Sliter

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Kuroiri

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Sliter

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Kuroiri

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Well i dont know what happened sadly I did try to get in touch with Blackiris.
But it seems like he/she does not reply. i hope he/she is doing okay

Latyana

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All our splendor.

I feel like "Man with Soup in Face" should have a superhero name. "Man Soup" or "Souperman" or something.

kosterix

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I feel like "Man with Soup in Face" should have a superhero name. "Man Soup" or "Souperman" or something.

kosterix

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how can i delete my dupes

what's the status on translating nora and the engraving studio

Good news: I've dedicated my last 2.5 days to this project, and I've made some good progress. Main scenario translation is now at 130/1615, and I've started with the graphics. With some help from Auryn (back in August) I was now able to edit a good chunk of the menu text graphics. The names of 64 (out of 66) characters in dialogues are now displayed in English. That was a damn lot of manual work, since there was no font readily available, so I had to recreate the English names from a slighly hand-resized version of the standard font and put the names together character by character.
I had to shorten names or use abbreviations a couple of times. Adventurer A is now known as Adventurer, and some more information was lost in the progress, like the "Man With Soup in Face" who is now simply a "Man" since 10 characters is the maximum for names in textboxes.

I have edited almost all .NARC graphics (with lots of trial & error), now I need the help of some experienced hackers: How do I handle .nbgcr and .nspcr graphics? I haven't been able to get CrystalTile2 to display them, let alone edit them. Google also yields almost no results. Help would be greatly appreciated.

it's been a couple of weeks since I started with ROM hacking, and a couple of days less since I started working on Nora. I've always been interested in this game since its fun, cute and has an awesome soundtrack by Wild ARMs composer Michiko Naruke. Text extraction and insertion is also mostly relatively easy.

About The Game
Noora to Toki no Koubou: Kiri no Mori no Majo, as the game is called in Japanese, is a collaboration work from Atlus and Gust. While the game's art style is reminiscent of Etrian Odyssey, its gameplay is very Atelier-like. A girl called Nora has to live in the forest for three years in order to master something I call "Chrono Magic" in my translation, which is basically a different term for "Alchemy" with a focus on the time aspect of changing and transforming things. Nora has to collect ingredients and use her skills in order to help and win the trust of the people in a nearby town.

The game is very short – probably 10-15 hours per playthrough – and features multiple endings, one for each character and one true ending, which increases the game's replay value. Apart from the item collecting and creating part, it also features a turn-based battle systems, though overall battles are not as important for the gameplay as in other RPGs. There are less then 50 enemies, but more than 500 items.

Current Progress
The game has 1,615 text files that contain the entire main scenario dialogues and NPC conversations.
Add a huge amount of text for 500+ lexicon entries (items, monsters, . ) and character descriptions plus some system text you basically have all the game's text.

Programming
I've written a basic text extractor and inserter that works for all the main text and, with some modifications, for a huge chunk of the system text / additonal text, but not yet for lexicon entries.

Translation
Main Text: 318/1615 files (19,7%)
Request Text: 51/287
System Text: 18/??

Item Names: 471/500
Item Descriptions: 0/500
Enemy Names: 5/41
Enemy Book: 0/41
Skill Names: 0/32
BGM Names: 35/40
Character Book: 0/51

Current Issues
- The system text is stored in individual files, some of them are a bit more difficult to extract and insert. I've not yet managed to successfully insert lexicon entries and character descriptions.
- Some hacking is required to increase the windows size of some text boxes.
- The game offers alphabetical ordering for lexicon entries. It probably requires some additional programming to change this feature in a way that it works for English characters.

Team
Right now it's just me, haha.

Looking For
- an editor to look over the text (not required yet)
- testers (not required yet) who check the game for bugs, typos etc.
- a more experienced hacker to look into some of the trickier problems (though, honestly, the game doesn't look so diffucult at all)
- a graphic hacker / editor

Header image: Creative Commons, Public Domain, modified.

She is not just a powerful witch, but a complex individual with her own desires, fears, and motivations. This complexity is what truly sets her apart from other fictional witches, making her a truly captivating character. Throughout her story, Misty's journey takes unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. From battling ancient curses to seeking the truth about her own past, Misty's adventures are filled with intrigue and suspense. The main message of Misty the captivating witch is that appearances can be deceiving, and that true power comes from within. Despite her captivating exterior, Misty's real strength lies in her ability to channel her inner magic and overcome the obstacles that come her way. In conclusion, Misty the captivating witch is a character that easily enthralls readers with her unique blend of charm, mystery, and vulnerability. With her powerful magic and complex character, Misty proves to be a captivating protagonist whose journey leaves readers craving for more..

Reviews for "The Legendary Powers of Misty, the Captivating Witch"

1. Sara - 2/5

I was really excited to read "Misty the Captivating Witch" as I love fantasy novels, but unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. The book started off promising, but as I continued reading, I found the plot to be underdeveloped and poorly executed. The characters lacked depth and their motivations were unclear. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult for me to feel invested in their stories. Overall, "Misty the Captivating Witch" had potential, but it fell short in delivering a captivating and enjoyable reading experience.

2. Mark - 3/5

"Misty the Captivating Witch" had an interesting premise and initially caught my attention. However, the book failed to live up to its potential. The pacing was uneven, with long stretches of boredom followed by rushed and confusing action scenes. The world-building felt shallow, and I had a hard time visualizing the magical elements described in the story. The main character, Misty, lacked growth and seemed to rely on luck rather than actual skill or strategy. While there were some enjoyable moments, overall, this book left me wanting more depth and coherence.

3. Laura - 2/5

I found "Misty the Captivating Witch" to be a rather tedious read. The writing style was overly simplistic, lacking in nuance and complexity. The plotline was predictable, with little to surprise or engage me. Additionally, the romantic subplot felt forced and unnecessary, adding little to the overall story. The author had an intriguing premise to explore, but the execution left much to be desired. I struggled to connect with the characters and found it difficult to become emotionally invested in their journeys. I would not recommend this book to those seeking a captivating or well-crafted fantasy novel.

Unlocking the Secrets of Misty's Enchantments