theGleep Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have an idea for a new game I'd like to build. The idea started as a "better version" of http://www.DarkOrbit.com, but as I've brainstormed some of my ideas, it's grown beyond that...to a totally different way of looking at the game mechanics. I've got enough brainstormed ideas down that I'm ready for feedback - and if there's enough interest, offers of help. I'm not planning to make any money from this, at least to begin with. It's just so I have something relatively mindless I can do while I'm thinking more deeply about work. my notes are at http://thegleep.com/index.php?title=DarkOrbit_Done_Right Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@99golems Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 This looks like a really large project for a single person. Is it just you? Have you done other games before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGleep Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 I believe you are correct in all counts. It's just me. No, I haven't done games before, but I have been developing for the Web since around the time Java was in beta-testing. I am not - in any way - against having assistance, if anyone is interested. In fact, I think that's part of why I posted here - I could use a "brainstorming partner" at the very least. As I actually get started with the coding, I'll probably want coding partners. And artists...definitely artists. I plan to start with a few simple mechanics - get parallax working the way I want it to, then play with "drawing" ships. Then collision detection. Then animations like weapons fire. Then the foundations for the AI (which will be scripted - same engine as players will use to "program" their AI systems)... Yeah, lots of work. But if I "eat the elephant one bite at a time", I'll still reach the goal. I hope. I'd really like to play this game some day! Suggestions? I'm actually really open to advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbolt Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 If it's just about the design part (which is, not coding) I suggest you check some IRC channels dedicated to game design (this site has one as well). It's just my opinion, but if you want brainstorming mates it might be a better idea to check a live chat so that people are more inclined to help you right away compared to a forum. When it's time to start coding it you can just get back here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGleep Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for the suggestion, gbolt. I will probably end up in an IRC channel or two. Unfortunately, I have my "real job" that gets in the way of actual conversations - forums and email are the only reliable way to keep a thread going with the interruptions I get in my day-to-day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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