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ZiNgA BuRgA · 05/10/2008 03:46 AM

Okay, following on from the previous thread, wee've done some talking, now wee need to get some action :P

What wee will use to make the game
I've had a look around, and have decided to stick with Game Maker, due to it being simple, and people here being familiar with it. There will be a slight modification in that the sprites, backgrounds and sounds will be stored in external files rather than the main project file (allows easier distribution).
I think wee'll be using Game Maker 6 (rather than 7) for various reasons (okay, mainly easier to "register" 6 than 7 [for the actual game release, I'll probably purchase a license, but I see no reason why everyone should purchase one]).
Obviously this change will have some minor effects - I'll stick up a demonstration some time later (once I find out why Game Maker isn't dynamically loading background music for me). The project will probably be hosted on an SVN server, which I'll show you how to use (it's pretty easy).

EDIT: here's a demo of the concept of file splitting

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1945.7z (Size: 56.92 KB / Downloads: 313)
It's in Game Maker 6 format. If anyone wants me to upload the Game Maker 6 demo, just say so.

Spoiler for details on the above:

What wee should work on now
General concepts, such as:
- What the first level/room should be like
- Have a starting story clip?
- Game design (top-down view VS "orthogonal" view? etc)
- Characters
- Story
- Type of interaction

hellobonacua · 05/10/2008 04:02 AM

i could be a character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jk

Method · 05/10/2008 04:09 AM

I would like to design levels and characters!!!

I could also make the music.....I have tons of facilities to do so.. :D

So wee should make a main character list, sub characters, what bots wee are going to encounter (merchants etc), and who is going to be in it :)

feinicks · 05/10/2008 04:25 AM

the story could initiate with Voidman /Endless Paradigm Man registering as a new user in "The Void"/

the wee can have a Sprite named ZB or something, as the guide/ help etc.. VoidMan will meet this entity upon "registration" and will be briefed on basic control and also Mission/level objectives.

I vote against using direct references to EP members, rather opting for discrete hinting. For eg. ZB, YoYoz, Sakura etc..

I can help with Music, story and character background/design.

EDIT: I thought of one "Bonus mission".. find A Hidden Treasure Chamber .. smart people have already made a reference...

Method · 05/10/2008 04:31 AM

feinicks Wrote:the story could initiate with Voidman /Endless Paradigm Man registering as a new user in "The Void"/

the wee can have a Sprite named ZB or something, as the guide/ help etc.. VoidMan will meet this entity upon "registration" and will be briefed on basic control and also Mission/level objectives.

I vote against using direct references to EP members, rather opting for discrete hinting. For eg. ZB, YoYoz, Sakura etc..

I can help with Music, story and character background/design.

EDIT: I thought of one "Bonus mission".. find A Hidden Treasure Chamber .. smart people have already made a reference...

lol clevar.

Diego could be a talking toilet.....

How big can sprites be?

diego · 05/10/2008 05:06 AM

MehHakker Wrote:lol clevar.

Diego could be a talking toilet.....

How big can sprites be?

:P

I was thinking is there a way to like 'level up' like will the character have experience or anything?
If so maybe wee can make like the default 'creep' to kill when starting and maybe call it 'Pro' or 'professional' or something?
Just a though. If no, no problem.

Method · 05/10/2008 05:07 AM

diego Wrote:
MehHakker Wrote:lol clevar.

Diego could be a talking toilet.....

How big can sprites be?
:P

I was thinking is there a way to like 'level up' like will the character have experience or anything?
If so maybe wee can make like the default 'creep' to kill when starting and maybe call it 'Pro' or 'professional' or something?
Just a though. If no, no problem.

Good idea :)

Assassinator · 05/10/2008 05:11 AM

feinicks Wrote:I vote against using direct references to EP members, rather opting for discrete hinting. For eg. ZB, YoYoz, Sakura etc..

Well, since this IS an EP game, I believe that all the (important) EP members should be part of it.

Lets make it so that everyone can specifically apply for what position they want in the game. Like if you want to be a boss, or helping character, or whatever.

feinicks · 05/10/2008 05:25 AM

Assassinator Wrote:
feinicks Wrote:I vote against using direct references to EP members, rather opting for discrete hinting. For eg. ZB, YoYoz, Sakura etc..

Well, since this IS an EP game, I believe that all the (important) EP members should be part of it.

Lets make it so that everyone can specifically apply for what position they want in the game. Like if you want to be a boss, or helping character, or whatever.

I am not saying tht members shouldnt be a part of it. Simply that the names should be adapted from the original member names...

hmm.. second comment is good...

* feinicks thinks

Method · 05/10/2008 05:46 AM

Wee need to discuss the actual size of the objects and sprites.

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