RPG Based on a slightly different idea

ShadowWolf · 2004-02-23T16:18:27

Ok, I'm developing a fairly simple RPG (as simple as an RPG can get) just to really flex my game programming muscles. I've done the quintessential demos and basic games that don't really do much. I decided that, using a system called byond (http://www.byond.com), I would develop an RPG. The reason being that I understand a fair amount of basics and underlying theories, it's just that I want to get more experience on the actual game design , and possibly more importantly the rolling out of those ideas. Just so you know, I have no intentions or desires to make a penny. I'm going to pay for the byond hosting out of my own pocket and what-not. Now that you know where I'm going, on to the idea! Basically, the point is this: the player assumes the role of a Seeker or someone who is adventuring. The adventurer basically solves the over-cliched quests and saves various people throughout the world, all the while seeking Spheres. Spheres are what makes this game unique and interesting, in that your abilities are determined by the Spheres you have. For now, we'll work with Red, Yellow, and Blue. (assuming a common D&D attribute system) Red would give you +1 str, Yellow would give you +1 dex, and Blue would give you +1 int for instance. You can activate multiple spheres, so you could turn your character into a fast, yet strong warrior or something of that nature. Essentially, this gives the player the ability to totally customize their own character in whatever manner they see fit. The world itself is broken up into 5 areas, each with 1 town, 1 dungeon, 2 - 3 towers/castles, and 1 forest/swamp/ruin area. In each area, the Seeker can accomplish various quests for different people (some of which are mutually exclusive) to get different Spheres. They can later combine and find different Spheres to form more complex spheres that give various attribute and skill bonuses (for example, a +1 to str and +3 to hit with any sword, -3 to hit with any axe). There's still more to it, but I just realized I'm 10 minutes late for school (stupid history class). I'll write more later, but based on what you read here, any thoughts, critiques, or ideas (Good & Bad)? [edited for typoes] [edited by - ShadowWolf on February 17, 2004 7:16:23 PM]

krez

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February 19, 2004 09:40 PM

quote: Original post by ice_code9
Okay, after reading my article,

is that what you call it?

quote: the general message you should get out of it is "invest your time and effort wisely".

... by insulting other people on a message board, right?

quote: I actually feel your putting the cart before the horse on this much overly-hyped game.

overly-hyped [sic] ? he's just asking about opinions on an element of his design...

quote: well that's why I doubt you will get anywhere in the indusrty.

list the AAA titles you have published, or shut up. btw - some people aren't in it for the money, you know; when given the choice between developing the next best-selling clone of last years best seller or doing something new and refreshing, they choose the latter.

quote: Now everyone in this thread can talk about how great your sphere system will be all they want but it means absolutely nothing until you get it made, until then it is hype... unoriginal hype at that.

this is the game design forum. it is for the discussion of aspects of game design, which is what is going on here, with the exception of your posts. anyone with experience will confirm that it is best to work out the systems before trying to program them, which is what discussing it is for. once the details are all settled he can worry about implementing it. i cannot fathom why you would consider this "hype" instead of the on-topic discussion it truly is.

quote: -and the weak shall inherit the earth- isaeh 9:25

but the stupid will get the internet

quote: sorry forgot to add this...You say that people like me want you to end projects like this? No, the way I see it game projects like yours are a good thing because they make projects like mine (and others with similar talent)look that much better

i bet

that's why you have a link to your website of award-winning games in your sig instead of a moronic misquote... oh wait...

EDIT: i apologize to everyone else for wasting space and time by feeding the trolls... ShadowWolf, i think you have a pretty good idea, and i wish you luck.

[edited by - krez on February 19, 2004 10:41:38 PM]

--- krez ([email="krez_AT_optonline_DOT_net"]krez_AT_optonline_DOT_net[/email])

Iron Chef Carnage

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February 20, 2004 03:55 PM

For a guy who, just under a year ago, started a thread entitled "totally new need help", ice_code9 has blossomed into quite the troll. No contributions to the site, no web page, no contact info, no job listed, and nothing nice to say. A mis-quotation of scripture for a signature, and a mis-quotation of an Arthur C. Clarke title for a screen name. I may cry.
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ShadowWolf: I supoose there''s no reason to overcomplicate the math, especially so early in the process. This idea has a lot going for it, though, and I''m really hoping that you get a playable prototype out there soon. Good luck with your project.

ShadowWolf

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February 22, 2004 07:08 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I really do appreciate your input. I got horridly busy and didn''t get much done on the design document, but I''m busily trying to figure out how the world is going to be (the age, the look, the way it looks & feels) for the design document. I''m not sure exactly what I''m going to do with that, which is making things difficult.

I actually wasn''t going to respond to his post and would ask that no one reaspond to his posts on this topic any further. To directly respond to them gives them legitimacy. They have none, thus deserve no direct response.

ice_code9

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February 23, 2004 03:50 PM

Lol, well I am in the design process of a game myself...I think the true question is "where are YOUR aaa game titles"? I''d really like to see what a 3 year + member of this site has to show for himself hmmmm? I say it''s better to have no titles finished then atrocities that U more then likely make. Oh well maybe less time devoted to cutting and pasting peoples posts (in the beginners section none the less :O)and more time LEARNING your craft will fix that in time.Like I said read my article and learn how to do it right biatch.

-and the weak shall inherit the earth- isaeh 9:25

-and the weak shall inherit the earth- isaeh 9:25

ice_code9

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February 23, 2004 03:59 PM

Iron Chef I''ll make this short cuz your not worth anything else. Your discussions are retarded examples of dictionary humpers who can''t handle creating a simple 3d mesh without downloading previously made models.Spend a little less time with moms finger painting kit and (in time)you could accomplish your own 3D work. I can only imagine the graphics of your game projects (or on second that I better not try...).

-and the weak shall inherit the earth- isaeh 9:25

-and the weak shall inherit the earth- isaeh 9:25