Post by Doan the Nado on Mar 4, 2005 0:48:22 GMT -5
I really want to get myself back to work on RPGM2, but I'm having a lot of trouble working on my current game because I don't know exactly where to start. In addition, I hate the Map Editor. So I came up with an idea just now that may help me come up with something: I would like to orchestrate a joint project for everyone in the Domain who is interested in helping me.
This may sound kind of complicated, but I don't think it will be. I want the game to take somewhere between 5-10 hours to beat, a game that I can make in a few months to get the wheels spinning on game creation. Now, every now and then, I'll present a topic, and I would like whoever wishes to post them so that we can discuss it. Please keep your contributions to a couple decent-sized paragraphs, because I do not want anyone feel like they wasted their time if we only use something small out of what you submit.
Now, here's the deal: I'm going to put up one thing at a time, we'll all discuss various ideas and combinations of them. These ideas will be slightly flexible even after moving on, but any later changes will have to fit into the context of what we create later on. This means that if you want to contribute, try to get your thoughts in quickly so that a potentially good idea isn't wasted. Here's the rough order of how I plan on proceeding with this project:
1) World History, Religion, and Politics
2) Characters
3) Key Cities
4) Game Intro
5) Quest Beginnings
6) Key Happenings
7) Game Conclusion
I'm hoping that if it's agreeable to The Final Rune, he could work on a world map once we complete #3. I plan on using the CMS that I am already working on, as well as creating a brand new CBS. My CCS and Jukebox will be part of the game, too, so I will also need any RPGM2 custom music that you guys would like to submit. I know that both Jugem and Will have successfully created some music, so if you could help me out in this area, that would be great.
I want this to truly be a project that we can all work on. If everyone who contributes doesn't feel like this is their game, then the project isn't really successful. Please do not slam others' ideas or completely ignore them, but also don't hesitate to point out flaws and make suggestions of your own. Completely different stories are fine, too, as the more varied ideas we get, the better the final product will be. If you decide to help out, please try to keep an open mind and not be hurt if your idea isn't used, or isn't used much.
I don't want this game to be cliche, but I do want it to be "acceptable to a large market". In other words, it should not be entirely satirical, nor should it include entirely inappropriate themes or elements. I expect it to be acceptable to an audience of 13+, so keep that in mind.
Now, to continue this, head on over to the post in my forum.
This may sound kind of complicated, but I don't think it will be. I want the game to take somewhere between 5-10 hours to beat, a game that I can make in a few months to get the wheels spinning on game creation. Now, every now and then, I'll present a topic, and I would like whoever wishes to post them so that we can discuss it. Please keep your contributions to a couple decent-sized paragraphs, because I do not want anyone feel like they wasted their time if we only use something small out of what you submit.
Now, here's the deal: I'm going to put up one thing at a time, we'll all discuss various ideas and combinations of them. These ideas will be slightly flexible even after moving on, but any later changes will have to fit into the context of what we create later on. This means that if you want to contribute, try to get your thoughts in quickly so that a potentially good idea isn't wasted. Here's the rough order of how I plan on proceeding with this project:
1) World History, Religion, and Politics
2) Characters
3) Key Cities
4) Game Intro
5) Quest Beginnings
6) Key Happenings
7) Game Conclusion
I'm hoping that if it's agreeable to The Final Rune, he could work on a world map once we complete #3. I plan on using the CMS that I am already working on, as well as creating a brand new CBS. My CCS and Jukebox will be part of the game, too, so I will also need any RPGM2 custom music that you guys would like to submit. I know that both Jugem and Will have successfully created some music, so if you could help me out in this area, that would be great.
I want this to truly be a project that we can all work on. If everyone who contributes doesn't feel like this is their game, then the project isn't really successful. Please do not slam others' ideas or completely ignore them, but also don't hesitate to point out flaws and make suggestions of your own. Completely different stories are fine, too, as the more varied ideas we get, the better the final product will be. If you decide to help out, please try to keep an open mind and not be hurt if your idea isn't used, or isn't used much.
I don't want this game to be cliche, but I do want it to be "acceptable to a large market". In other words, it should not be entirely satirical, nor should it include entirely inappropriate themes or elements. I expect it to be acceptable to an audience of 13+, so keep that in mind.
Now, to continue this, head on over to the post in my forum.