New Simulation Idea

BlazeNWO · 2003-01-17T15:18:27

I recently came up with an interesting idea while thinking about the current Console System War. It would make for an interesting concept for a game. For instance, the basic idea would be that the player runs his own gaming company. He would begin by coming up with a design for his companys new console system (It''s specs and cost. Higher specs means higher manufactoring costs, but a more powerful console. Lower specs means easier to break even in sales). In addition to console development, deals must be made with development groups to create a launch line-up of games (Would use a library of fictious companies and games as options for the player). Buy-outs will also be an option to the player (and thus making that companys'' games exclusive to your system). For first and second party developers you''ll be able to tweak things such as focusing on different attributes of a game (Sound, GamePlay, Testing, Graphics, etc.). You will also be able to set the budget and release dates for the games. The system used would be a day-by-day progression, with the ability to pause and adjust the level of time progression givin to the player (just like most Strategy Games, i.e. Hearts of Iron). Sales Charts will be given to the player on a weekly and monthly basis, and to keep things interesting a ficitional Gaming Magazine would be put out monthly giving reviews of the latest games. The amount of time spent on the different attributes given to your games affects their scores and reviews (reviews are simple "poor gameplay, great sound effects, Has anyone ever heard of Testers?, awsome graphics" etc.). Higher scores means slightly higher sales). I haven''t seen any really good business simulation games as of late, and just thought a light-hearted sim like this would make for a good freeware/shareware game. Do you guys think it would be worthwhile to put this idea to good use in any way?

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Started by BlazeNWO January 11, 2003 10:43 PM

19 comments, last by BlazeNWO 22 years ago

Teodric

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January 17, 2003 03:18 PM

It is my experience that people often will search out things that relate to their interests.

I find it an interesting idea. I would like to follow the development of it and the discussion around its design, and I would probably at the very least look at the finished application. Who knows, I might learn something.

While I don''t think it''ll be a blockbuster, I''d love to see it happen.

(My projects and ramblings...)

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