Adventure Developers is back!

Erwin_Br · 10-29-2004, 10:54 AM

Adventure Developers, the community hub for independent and hobbyist adventure games, is back! Finally, after over a year of downtime, we reopened our website. Adventure Developers strives to cater both the gamer and developer of independently (or amateur) adventure games.

So what are we going to offer?

For the developer:
- We're going to continue to provide developers with interesting, incisive and helpful articles related to game development. Some of our articles are written by industry professionals.
- Stay in touch with your audience, promote your project or game, get help from other developers and discuss game development. We're determined to become the central hub for developers from everywhere. It doesn't matter if you're using engine X or engine Y; you're always welcome to participate in our forums.
- We're going to continue reviewing games too, but perhaps a little different from what you might have been used to. We're aiming to write our reviews in a constructive way, pointing out specifics that are hopefully useful for future development projects (for other developers as well).
- We provide hosting for developers with finished games that are looking for a place to put up their website.
- Don't know where to start? Our Authoring section for the beginning developer lists all the known engines and tools to start creating your own adventure game.

For the gamer:
- An extensive database (which is still growing) of independently developed adventure games. We don't only list finished games, but also games that are still in development. We're constantly updating.
- Talk about the latest games, or get help when you got stuck. Our forums are also available for gamers.

For both:
- We're always on the lookout, keeping our visitors updated with news and information in the area of independent adventures.

Take a look, sign up and tell us what you think. We're relying on your support!

Thanks!

http://www.adventuredevelopers.com

custard · 10-29-2004, 11:05 AM

woot

RLacey · 10-29-2004, 12:06 PM

Let's not forget, though, what the greatest of all adventure game sites is...

Seriously, though, nice to see it back.

Murder House · 10-30-2004, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

Adventure Developers, the community hub for independent and hobbyist adventure games, is back! Finally, after over a year of downtime, we reopened our website. Adventure Developers strives to cater both the gamer and developer of independently (or amateur) adventure games.

So what are we going to offer?

For the developer:
- We're going to continue to provide developers with interesting, incisive and helpful articles related to game development. Some of our articles are written by industry professionals.
- Stay in touch with your audience, promote your project or game, get help from other developers and discuss game development. We're determined to become the central hub for developers from everywhere. It doesn't matter if you're using engine X or engine Y; you're always welcome to participate in our forums.
- We're going to continue reviewing games too, but perhaps a little different from what you might have been used to. We're aiming to write our reviews in a constructive way, pointing out specifics that are hopefully useful for future development projects (for other developers as well).
- We provide hosting for developers with finished games that are looking for a place to put up their website.
- Don't know where to start? Our Authoring section for the beginning developer lists all the known engines and tools to start creating your own adventure game.

For the gamer:
- An extensive database (which is still growing) of independently developed adventure games. We don't only list finished games, but also games that are still in development. We're constantly updating.
- Talk about the latest games, or get help when you got stuck. Our forums are also available for gamers.

For both:
- We're always on the lookout, keeping our visitors updated with news and information in the area of independent adventures.

Take a look, sign up and tell us what you think. We're relying on your support!

Thanks!

http://www.adventuredevelopers.com

WOW! Erwin, this is a great site, unfortunately I did not get to experience it before it was taked offline before. How long did this take to make?

10-30-2004, 12:26 AM

wow, i'm defiantly booking marking this. great job erwin!

Trumgottist · 10-30-2004, 04:01 AM

Welcome back!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLacey

Let's not forget, though, what the greatest of all adventure game sites is...

Yep, let's not forget The Crow's Nest.

guybrush_guy: What? You didn't have AD bookmarked already? Shame on you.

Murder House · 10-30-2004, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trumgottist

Welcome back!

Yep, let's not forget The Crow's Nest.

guybrush_guy: What? You didn't have AD bookmarked already? Shame on you.

trumgottist, I just visited that site address you posted, it is very good, is it your own site?

Vel · 10-30-2004, 10:29 AM

It seems to be down!

Wormsie · 10-30-2004, 11:31 AM

My poll was a bad omen.

Vel · 10-30-2004, 11:37 AM

Ladies and Getlemen, after the miraculous almost 6 hour uptime of AD, it now goes back to his home of downness!

Trumgottist · 10-30-2004, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder House

trumgottist, I just visited that site address you posted, it is very good, is it your own site?

Thank you. Yes, I run TCN since 2002 when I took over from Erkki Lindpere, but the improvements lately are much thanks to people helping me.

Wormsie · 10-30-2004, 01:16 PM

But this sounds simply great. Just increase the uptime and all will be fine.

Erwin_Br · 10-30-2004, 03:50 PM

Yes, the joys of LFN. It's back on-line, though. I hope this doesn't happen on a daily basis.

--Erwin

jannar85 · 10-31-2004, 06:09 AM

Looks good, looks nice. Signed up.
Btw, could you add a "print page"?

Erwin_Br · 10-31-2004, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jannar85

Looks good, looks nice. Signed up.
Btw, could you add a "print page"?

Yeah, that's already on my to-do list. There's still a lot of things I want to add and improve

--Erwin

*chapter11studios* · 10-31-2004, 09:01 AM

YES! And it looks like the wait was worth it. I've linked to you guys on my site, too: http://www.chapter11studios.com/links.htm

How often do you think you'll be updating with new content?

Welcome back!

-Josh

Erwin_Br · 10-31-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapter11studios

YES! And it looks like the wait was worth it. I've linked to you guys on my site, too: http://www.chapter11studios.com/links.htm

How often do you think you'll be updating with new content?

Welcome back!

-Josh

Thanks, Josh! To answer your question: Some things are updated on a daily basis, such as news and game entries to our games database. We're also going to run returning features, 2 of them will be introduced next week. Those will run on a monthly basis. We're also publishing one time features every now and then.

--Erwin

Wormsie · 10-31-2004, 10:40 AM

I might try applying as a reviewer. I want more enemies.

Candle · 10-31-2004, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadworm222

I might try applying as a reviewer. I want more enemies.

Made me laugh ..

Erwin_Br · 11-06-2004, 07:06 AM

We just published a new article on Puzzle Implementation

--Erwin

10-29-2004, 10:54 AM	#1
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Adventure Developers is back! Adventure Developers, the community hub for independent and hobbyist adventure games, is back! Finally, after over a year of downtime, we reopened our website. Adventure Developers strives to cater both the gamer and developer of independently (or amateur) adventure games. So what are we going to offer? For the developer: - We're going to continue to provide developers with interesting, incisive and helpful articles related to game development. Some of our articles are written by industry professionals. - Stay in touch with your audience, promote your project or game, get help from other developers and discuss game development. We're determined to become the central hub for developers from everywhere. It doesn't matter if you're using engine X or engine Y; you're always welcome to participate in our forums. - We're going to continue reviewing games too, but perhaps a little different from what you might have been used to. We're aiming to write our reviews in a constructive way, pointing out specifics that are hopefully useful for future development projects (for other developers as well). - We provide hosting for developers with finished games that are looking for a place to put up their website. - Don't know where to start? Our Authoring section for the beginning developer lists all the known engines and tools to start creating your own adventure game. For the gamer: - An extensive database (which is still growing) of independently developed adventure games. We don't only list finished games, but also games that are still in development. We're constantly updating. - Talk about the latest games, or get help when you got stuck. Our forums are also available for gamers. For both: - We're always on the lookout, keeping our visitors updated with news and information in the area of independent adventures. Take a look, sign up and tell us what you think. We're relying on your support! Thanks! http://www.adventuredevelopers.com Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

10-29-2004, 11:05 AM	#2
custard Dessert Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 204	woot Share Share this post on Twitter

10-29-2004, 12:06 PM	#3
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Let's not forget, though, what the greatest of all adventure game sites is... Seriously, though, nice to see it back. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

10-30-2004, 12:26 AM	#5
guybrush_guy Guest Posts: n/a	wow, i'm defiantly booking marking this. great job erwin! Share Share this post on Twitter

10-30-2004, 10:29 AM	#8
Vel Quo non ascendet? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 223	It seems to be down! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ http://suzercatel.tk - For Dog Man Star lovers.

10-30-2004, 11:31 AM	#9
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	My poll was a bad omen. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

10-30-2004, 11:37 AM	#10
Vel Quo non ascendet? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 223	Ladies and Getlemen, after the miraculous almost 6 hour uptime of AD, it now goes back to his home of downness! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ http://suzercatel.tk - For Dog Man Star lovers.

10-30-2004, 01:16 PM	#12
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	But this sounds simply great. Just increase the uptime and all will be fine. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

10-30-2004, 03:50 PM	#13
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Yes, the joys of LFN. It's back on-line, though. I hope this doesn't happen on a daily basis. --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

10-31-2004, 06:09 AM	#14
jannar85 I create. Therefore I am. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 518	Looks good, looks nice. Signed up. Btw, could you add a "print page"? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards Atle Ragnar Jarnæs Lerøy ~Working on the upcoming adventure game, Roger Foodbelly~ Click the name, to join its Facebook Page! My Games

10-31-2004, 09:01 AM	#16
chapter11studios Dread Pirate Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beverly, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 452	YES! And it looks like the wait was worth it. I've linked to you guys on my site, too: http://www.chapter11studios.com/links.htm How often do you think you'll be updating with new content? Welcome back! -Josh Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Josh Roberts Project Coordinator Rise of the Hidden Sun

10-31-2004, 10:40 AM	#18
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	I might try applying as a reviewer. I want more enemies. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

11-06-2004, 07:06 AM	#20
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	We just published a new article on Puzzle Implementation --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

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