"That's right! The long-awaited demo 3 of our main project has been released for download! It includes a cumulative bug fix, a new, completely reworked quest system, a whole new region, the workings of a new quest that will be vital in the main storyline (Quest story courtesy of Spencer, AKA "Game Pro"), some new graphics, a portal system that will allow you fast travel between cities with a portal room, and more!

Unfortunately, due to some large bugs, we have been forced to omit the battle system once again. We hope to be able to release it with Demo 4, along with an economics system, a menu system (in which you can actually select your own answer instead of using the forced one. It will also allow you to access your inventory, your quest log, etc), and possibly even player-owned houses, where you'll be able to store your equipment! We also hope to release a few new areas, and loads of more quests. Demo 4 will take a long time to complete, but it will be as close to a fully-working game we've ever had! Demo 4 may be the second to last demo we have. Once we design all of the targeted technology, we will only have to add more storyline, a few bug fixes, etc.

And yes, in case you're wondering, we have plans for a sequel to Pheonix. The sequel will take on a more dark edge to the whole game. You'll find out why at the end of the first game.

Anyways, go ahead, give it a try! Download it from our website! (http://www.joquanpro.info/downloads.html) Be sure to let us know what you think!"

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That was taken from the official forum announcement. As you can see, we have big plans for the next few demos, and a sequel ALREADY?? Doesn't seem possible, but we're getting that close to being able to finish the game up. The thing that will take the longest will be actually designing all of the maps and things like that. It took me several months to finish the new area in demo 3, and it's not that much, other than a city. :P Anyways, I hope to be bringing on a few more members of our team to help out. Our Silverlight development has been postponed, unfortunately, due to lack of funds and team members. :( Ancient Palace is nearing its 1.0 beta release, I plan on working on a few more levels, working with the menu system a little, and then releasing it.

If you want to help the team out with our projects, feel free to do so. :) We have fun, even though we're all voluntary.

Anyways, thank you for all the support, and please enjoy demo 3, I put some serious hard work and time into it. :)