Player created scenes for an adventure game

Skye · 08-21-2006, 10:59 PM

My partner has the idea to offer to adventure players the opportunity to contribute to further versions of our game by letting them create game worlds.

Some of these worlds would be selected for inclusion in upcoming releases of the game with the creators of the worlds getting free copies of the new version.

How many of you would consider this opportunity?

Any and all comments appreciated.

P.S. The game (Scavenger Hunter) takes place on different worlds (along similar line to the linking books from the Myst series). If the current version (to be released this year) is popular, we would like to create another similar game.

P.P.S - This poll cross posted to GameBoomers and Just Adventure

SSH · 08-22-2006, 12:53 AM

What skills woudl be required to make a world? 3D modelling? Artistic ability?

*stepurhan* · 08-22-2006, 08:49 AM

Are you just looking for world concepts or a full design? I find the general idea intriguing but lack the programming skills and time needed to create a fully-fledged environment.

As a further issue are there any limitations on the worlds? Would a series of floating islands be out due to the main character lacking any flying ability for example.

Skye · 08-22-2006, 10:13 PM

We would try and provide the required modeling and rendering software for creating the worlds as well as templates and tutorials for using the programs.

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As a further issue are there any limitations on the worlds? Would a series of floating islands be out due to the main character lacking any flying ability for example.

Would not be a problem at all, the game currently HAS some such worlds

AFGNCAAP · 08-28-2006, 02:10 PM

Sure, why not? (Although, knowing me, my levels would end like all the maps to strategy games I ever started making: half-finished and abandoned.

) The problem I see with the question is that we have only very basic idea how your game will look and play like, though. I understand that the concept is pretty open, but still, considering designing additional levels is difficult when we have hardly seen the original game (except the short demo).

Oh, and I'm moving this thread to Adventure, if nobody minds.

Skye · 08-29-2006, 10:20 PM

Yes, I must admit I was pretty vague in the initial post.

The game (I realise the demo is quite small) is designed in a similar manner to the linking books from Myst - that is, there are mulitple 'worlds' that can very easily be totally different from each other and still fit in with the story line. The game only uses a few from a larger library for each game.

We would provide some templates, tutorials, the freeware render program but still need to sort out details with the wireframe modelling program (Moray).

Even a basic framework or half finished world would probably not be an issue since we could fill in the missing pieces.

Wreck · 08-30-2006, 12:37 PM

check my 3d work at www.josephgoss.com

I may be able to definately lend a hand if the project is serious.

Skye · 08-30-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreck

check my 3d work at www.josephgoss.com

I may be able to definately lend a hand if the project is serious.

Very nice! I like the ruins scenes. What software do you use for modeling? You images don't bring any particular program to my mind . . .

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08-21-2006, 10:59 PM	#1
Skye Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 57	Player created scenes for an adventure game My partner has the idea to offer to adventure players the opportunity to contribute to further versions of our game by letting them create game worlds. Some of these worlds would be selected for inclusion in upcoming releases of the game with the creators of the worlds getting free copies of the new version. How many of you would consider this opportunity? Any and all comments appreciated. P.S. The game (Scavenger Hunter) takes place on different worlds (along similar line to the linking books from the Myst series). If the current version (to be released this year) is popular, we would like to create another similar game. P.P.S - This poll cross posted to GameBoomers and Just Adventure Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Indie Developer of Scavenger Hunter The Replayable Adventure Game! - 4,446 scenes, 5,796 overlays, - First Indie Adventure Game To Use A.I. Randomizer Technology, - 7 years in the making!!! Released Dec 16, 2006 !!! Order yours now at: http://www.Sagewood-Software.ca

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AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	Sure, why not? (Although, knowing me, my levels would end like all the maps to strategy games I ever started making: half-finished and abandoned. ) The problem I see with the question is that we have only very basic idea how your game will look and play like, though. I understand that the concept is pretty open, but still, considering designing additional levels is difficult when we have hardly seen the original game (except the short demo). Oh, and I'm moving this thread to Adventure, if nobody minds. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

08-29-2006, 10:20 PM	#6
Skye Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 57	Yes, I must admit I was pretty vague in the initial post. The game (I realise the demo is quite small) is designed in a similar manner to the linking books from Myst - that is, there are mulitple 'worlds' that can very easily be totally different from each other and still fit in with the story line. The game only uses a few from a larger library for each game. We would provide some templates, tutorials, the freeware render program but still need to sort out details with the wireframe modelling program (Moray). Even a basic framework or half finished world would probably not be an issue since we could fill in the missing pieces. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Indie Developer of Scavenger Hunter The Replayable Adventure Game! - 4,446 scenes, 5,796 overlays, - First Indie Adventure Game To Use A.I. Randomizer Technology, - 7 years in the making!!! Released Dec 16, 2006 !!! Order yours now at: http://www.Sagewood-Software.ca

08-30-2006, 12:37 PM	#7
Wreck Shady AGP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 483	check my 3d work at www.josephgoss.com I may be able to definately lend a hand if the project is serious. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Game Collector \ Animator \Graphics Design Project in the Works www.josephgoss.com

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