Anyone want to work together? (Cancelled)

[phyzix5761]

As I was doing my meditation last night a blue phoenix rose from the ashes of my old Nintendo Cube(tm). The phoenix spoke in a unique accent, a mix between russian and australian, "Aye mate! Ju shoot geh a coupol of blokes togeterrr and mek eh game!" I tried my best to make out what he was saying but as soon as I tried to question him he disappeared. A few minutes later, I found myself sitting in front of my computer. My shorts were wet and smelled of urine. My body was sweating pearls of super sexy man droplets. I decided to do what I had been told. I don't know if the phoenix was a product of my imagination or a product of an allergic reaction to the 15 pounds of chocolate I had eaten moments earlier. Either ways, I think he was suggesting I should find some people to make a game with.

So here I am, requesting we put together the most awesome team of artists and programmers to "mek eh game!"

If you are interested you have two options. 1. Sign up at the Ministry of Magic or 2.(For those of you who don't know how to get to the Ministry of Magic) Sign up here.

(Copy and paste this in a reply to sign up)

Name:(screen name and/or spirit name)
Abilities: (programming, art, animation, etc)
Ideas for potential game(s):
Links to game(s) or program(s) you have made: (if any)

[SuperSonic]

A few minutes later, I found myself sitting in front of my computer. My shorts were wet and smelled of urine. My body was sweating pearls of super sexy man droplets.

Umm, I think that will scare every one away. Just sayin'

Anyways, things like this have been attempted several times in the past so before I "sign up", I would need to know how you plan on succeding with this

[phyzix5761]

I think DOING it is a great success in itself. But I think after a few people sign up we will have a number of ideas to play with. After that we can start delegating responsibilities between the parties and start working towards the basic game mechanics and preliminary artwork.

[SuperSonic]

Ok, I'll sign up

Name: SuperSonic
Abilities: intermediate programming and 2d art
Ideas for potential game(s): I have a few ideas but none that I would consider really amazing
Links to game(s) or program(s) you have made: I havn't ever completed a full project but I did post one game a while back (back when I sucked at everything XD)
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9760&p=67330

Oh, and we can use xat.com/GEditor to communicate

[phyzix5761]

I like your game SuperSonic. At this point any idea is a good idea. It is best if we work non-judgementally at this stage so ideas can flow freely. I actually had an idea recently to make a platform game where the main character is a buddha or a buddhist monk who collects boxes and uses the boxes to solve puzzles or to help him build things to get past obstacles. I drew the character and I am attaching the image below.


PS. I tried going to xat.com/GEditor but it doesn't work.

[SuperSonic]

That's a great looking monk

And yeah, I tried it too but I don't know what's wrong

Somebody needs to make another chat

[phyzix5761]

Got the chat to work. I'll be on there today. We can talk about the project in more detail.

[SuperSonic]

I won't have enough time today but perhaps tomorrow

[master0500]

Name: Master0500
Abilities: Art
Ideas for potential game(s): No
Links to game(s) or program(s) you have made: back from when i was noobish: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10755
I'll do some backgrounds or splash screens or whatever
and we can use teamviewer to communicate

[phyzix5761]

Hey Master. That art work for the game looks great. Are you also skilled with sprites and animations?

[master0500]

I'm still pretty noobish with sprites but I'm improving
and i think teamviewer would be the best for communication
>> http://www.teamviewer.com/
and the best way to share the game data would probably be to share a dropbox folder

[master0500]

umm, i pulled up some art works i made
these ones can be used by anyone as long as appropriate credits are given
: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/38563918 ... e?h=cfd32a

but these ones i plan to use and under NO circumstances can these be used by ANYONE for anything
: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/38563918 ... E?h=7a45f0
oh and how do i get to the ~Ministry of Magic~
tried Googleing it but got nothing?

[phyzix5761]

Those look great! I think we should go forwards with the Buddhist monk platform game.

I don't know if you guys are familiar with Buddhism but the idea I have is to make each level conceptually based on 1 of the 4 noble truths and 1 of the 8 steps on the eightfold path.

As a quick reference:

1st noble truth: There is suffering in this life. Birth, aging, sickness, not getting what we want, and getting what we don't want is suffering.
2nd noble truth: The cause of suffering is our attachment to desire which creates greed, hatred, and delusion.
3rd noble truth: The cure to suffering is to let go of desire.
4th noble truth: The path out of suffering is the eightfold path.

Eightfold Path:

1. Right understanding that all things are impermanent, unsatisfactory, and not a self.
2. Right intentions
3. Right speech
4. Right actions
5. Right livelihood (job)
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration

So instead of collecting coins or fruits the monk collects merits. Which, in turn, give him boxes or squares that he can use to build platforms and to solve puzzles.

If you guys like the idea give me a quick yes and we can start discussing the preliminary artwork and programming that needs to be done.

PS: This is the quickest way I know how to get to the Ministry of Magic.
http://img.anongallery.org/img/6/3/this ... toilet.jpg

[SuperSonic]

I'm sorry but I'm christian. I can't work with a buddist XD

Just kidding. Will there be a story to this game or will it just be puzzle solving?

[phyzix5761]

I think the story will develop into the monk attaining enlightenment. At the end, in the last level perhaps, he can face the final boss which would be really cool if he had to fight against himself.