Since I don't have enough on my plate -- Make a game with me!

rpgdemon · 07-24-2011, 12:41 PM

Well, since I've had time to be bored in recent days, and I don't think that's right, I've decided to pile more things onto my plate and then suddenly this thread.

So, right now I'm working on a 360 game ("working", since we're just waiting on some content, then publishing), and working on the next 360 game that's planned (Still drafting and planning it).

So, that leaves me with some time to do other things. I've got a few ideas in mind for what "other things" could be, so this will come down to a voting process, and that's how we'll proceed, building up the game. I'm putting this here and involving other people in it, so that I keep motivation to get this working.

So: Firstly, which game?

1) 3D Platformer, styled to try to get the feel of old 2D Mario Games.
2) 2D Side scroller, expanding upon the sort of gameplay that Zelda II had
3) 3D on-rails space shooter, since there hasn't been a good starfox-type game in awhile.
4) A sort of hybrid turn based strategy/card game. Had the idea for it kicking around for a long time, and have never had a chance to do anything with it.

Edit:
5) Some other crazy awesome idea that you have and relinquish any claim to.

Aerozord · 07-24-2011, 01:03 PM

4 I think sounds the most interesting.

5, well not ready to relinquish it since I plan on it being my companies next venture, but if you are interested in collaborating let me know

Krylo · 07-24-2011, 01:27 PM

Card games that are actually video games infuriate me.

Even more so when the card game replaces normal combat in an otherwise normal game.

rpgdemon · 07-24-2011, 01:32 PM

What I would love to do with the card game is make an actual physical product, but I can't see that happening in the near future, due to cost.

Aerozord · 07-24-2011, 01:36 PM

as someone that plays card games, err played, they are kind of dying and since its a game where a small number of players discourages people more electronic versions make sense since you dont need to be by the person to play against them.

Locke cole · 07-24-2011, 01:47 PM

2) sounds like fun...

Krylo · 07-24-2011, 01:50 PM

Two and three do sound the best.

And two seems the easiest.

Thus, as that I have no faith in you, I'm gonna say do number 2.

rpgdemon · 07-24-2011, 02:05 PM

Another question worth asking is, what platform do you want this?

I was going to be coding in C++ and compiling for the PC, but I could go with something like Flash if people would rather it be available as a web based thing.

I don't actually have Flash, but I could use this if people want a flash thing over an actual program.

akaSM · 07-24-2011, 02:43 PM

I would go for whatever I can play in my PC without the need of a internet connection.

Give me that + local co-op and you got a sale

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Now, for ideas, I haven't seen a good vertical shooter in a while. Tyrian has some great ideas you could use like a regenerating shield+ a regular non regenerating armor and the ability to upgrade and customize your weapons. I love that game.

Bells · 07-24-2011, 03:19 PM

If you just out to kick something around for fun, you are likely to get a better job with the 3d Platformer, but if you want to do something different, or to claim more attention to your product, revisit the idea of a TBS game.

Those are rare and rarely done well, It's a genre that needs and deserves much love, instead of something that is "Like mario, but..."

07-24-2011, 12:41 PM	#1
rpgdemon Not a Taco Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,313	Since I don't have enough on my plate -- Make a game with me! Well, since I've had time to be bored in recent days, and I don't think that's right, I've decided to pile more things onto my plate and then suddenly this thread. So, right now I'm working on a 360 game ("working", since we're just waiting on some content, then publishing), and working on the next 360 game that's planned (Still drafting and planning it). So, that leaves me with some time to do other things. I've got a few ideas in mind for what "other things" could be, so this will come down to a voting process, and that's how we'll proceed, building up the game. I'm putting this here and involving other people in it, so that I keep motivation to get this working. So: Firstly, which game? 1) 3D Platformer, styled to try to get the feel of old 2D Mario Games. 2) 2D Side scroller, expanding upon the sort of gameplay that Zelda II had 3) 3D on-rails space shooter, since there hasn't been a good starfox-type game in awhile. 4) A sort of hybrid turn based strategy/card game. Had the idea for it kicking around for a long time, and have never had a chance to do anything with it. Edit: 5) Some other crazy awesome idea that you have and relinquish any claim to. __________________ I did a lot of posting on here as a teenager, and I was pretty awful. Even after I learned, grew up, and came to be on the right side of a lot of important issues, I was still angry, abrasive, and generally increased the amount of hate in the world, in pretty unacceptable ways. On the off chance that someone is taking a trip down memory lane looking through those old threads, I wanted to devote my signature to say directly to you, I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me be better, NPF.

07-24-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	4 I think sounds the most interesting. 5, well not ready to relinquish it since I plan on it being my companies next venture, but if you are interested in collaborating let me know __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

07-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	If you are going to make a card game, use cardboard and ink. Card games that are actually video games infuriate me. Even more so when the card game replaces normal combat in an otherwise normal game. __________________ I am very tired.

07-24-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
rpgdemon Not a Taco Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,313	What I would love to do with the card game is make an actual physical product, but I can't see that happening in the near future, due to cost. __________________ I did a lot of posting on here as a teenager, and I was pretty awful. Even after I learned, grew up, and came to be on the right side of a lot of important issues, I was still angry, abrasive, and generally increased the amount of hate in the world, in pretty unacceptable ways. On the off chance that someone is taking a trip down memory lane looking through those old threads, I wanted to devote my signature to say directly to you, I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me be better, NPF.

07-24-2011, 01:36 PM	#5
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	as someone that plays card games, err played, they are kind of dying and since its a game where a small number of players discourages people more electronic versions make sense since you dont need to be by the person to play against them. __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

07-24-2011, 01:50 PM	#7
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Two and three do sound the best. And two seems the easiest. Thus, as that I have no faith in you, I'm gonna say do number 2. __________________ I am very tired.

07-24-2011, 02:05 PM	#8
rpgdemon Not a Taco Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,313	Another question worth asking is, what platform do you want this? I was going to be coding in C++ and compiling for the PC, but I could go with something like Flash if people would rather it be available as a web based thing. I don't actually have Flash, but I could use this if people want a flash thing over an actual program. __________________ I did a lot of posting on here as a teenager, and I was pretty awful. Even after I learned, grew up, and came to be on the right side of a lot of important issues, I was still angry, abrasive, and generally increased the amount of hate in the world, in pretty unacceptable ways. On the off chance that someone is taking a trip down memory lane looking through those old threads, I wanted to devote my signature to say directly to you, I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me be better, NPF.

07-24-2011, 03:19 PM	#10
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	If you just out to kick something around for fun, you are likely to get a better job with the 3d Platformer, but if you want to do something different, or to claim more attention to your product, revisit the idea of a TBS game. Those are rare and rarely done well, It's a genre that needs and deserves much love, instead of something that is "Like mario, but..." __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**