Seizui

Your goal of Project Phoenix was supposed to be "a rich, immersive game that will set a new standard of excellence for the Japanese gaming industry, all without major studio backing!" to "forge a new direction for the Japanese games industry through a work that awes and inspires all." according to the "Why Project Phoenix" section.

What new standard are you trying to set, exactly?

Based on Yoko's video, she explains that the orcs and undead are often trying to kidnap Rafel. Does this mean that Rafel will be kidnap bait and thus has to be protected all of the time? Mind, I am aware of the fact that there is a reason for her goal, but.

Going through Bill's video, it I see that the goal is to be Japanese in story, but English in dialogue. However, things in this from the tale seems to be similar to other games in a cliche way. Now, I would not really bring this up if this was a campaign for just making a game. However, you have a mission statement of creating a NEW standard for other Japanese developers to follow.

How do you plan to accomplish this ambition for the project?

By this knowledge, this will end up being: Escort Mission: The Game. And I think many JRPG folks will agree that escort missions are the most painful experience of all. Nevertheless... regarding the standard that you're trying set, don't doujinshi game developers accomplish this already? I.e. ZUN of Touhou and whoever else.