The Duo Dev Challenge~

[RavenBlueIndigo 121]

Yup, me and Amsy! . We've decided on Team DinoMitches~

[Yuugami 252]

Updated with the current teams. Five teams so far! This is exciting.

[Nyuuchan353 147]

I'm interested in joining a team if someone needs a hand.

[Tarq 746]

Me and Takeo are probably joining forces; we haven't been online at the same time much over the last couple of days so our communication is a little staccato. I'll let her announce our awesome team name if she confirms.

[+ Takeo212 1,079]

Team Tarqeo is confirmed~

I also just read the tagline to this topic. I feel sad I missed that earlier haha.

[Yuugami 252]

Updated thread information!

 

We have a new logo thanks to the efforts of very own Blindga! Everyone, applause this wonderful contestant for the image.

 

/applause 

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[Shiggy 630]

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Yuugami ,your team descriptions 

Edited July 12, 2016 by Shiggy

[Saltwater Croc 115]

Oh, and Yuugami... the fries FOR the poutine were blanched in oceany salt water before being fried.... ._.;

[Rikifive 3,411]

You know what, I think I've decided on what kind of game I'd like to work on this time.

I've been thinking about this and I'll explain my situation:

 

I was thinking of making a retro side-scroller shooter. Basically the theme would be 'dark'y' and related to alien attack (I think ~ but not UFO-thingies, but creepy monsters) ~ the gameplay would be like this:

You'll be controlling a 2-legged vehicle (something like wanzer, but much simpler) and your objective will be to save yourself (and others?) from alien attack. The difficulty would focus on: Aiming (destroying aliens and incoming projectiles) and smart movement (avoiding standing in adverse positions).

The game would be in Ace and have double-pixel graphics (320x240 resolution).

That's all I can tell for now to not spoil anything or reveal the whole project at the very beginning.

Here's the concept art I've made quickly:

 

 

As I said - it's a quick sketch, so it lacks of shading etc. etc..

 

And yeah, most likely it's too ambitious as for a 'quick' game... So I think it's better if nobody would be interested in working with me. =P

 

 

 

 

So, a perfect partner for me would be definitely a pixel artist, due to big need of pixelated backgrounds (theme: destroyed city) and/or sprites here and there.

(other skills that would be useful: 8-bit Music/Sound making; story writer; making cutscenes/animations, discussing ideas/story/events and basically everything; scripting)

Now the thing is - since it's not an RPG - everything would be uncommon as for the engine, so everything would have to be made from scratch (scripts/pixel art/SE) - so it definitely could be considered as an experiment, because I can't guarantee, that it will succeed.

 

My teamwork experience: I was working with Nirwanda back then when 'Good vs Evil: The Fateful Curse' was under development.

And that's all I guess.

 

So summarizing stuff up - if you want to be a part of an experiment, that may completely fail (and are not afraid of failing, but just having fun), then go ahead! ^^

 

Or just a friendly person will be okay as well. It's just for fun, so even a tiny input (like discussing ideas/correcting my silliness) will be enough.

 

 

I just wanted to share the idea in case if somebody would like to participate and not having a partner yet ~

But no worries about me ~ I have other projects to work on anyway. I was just thinking about a pretty short (~30 mins/1 hr) experiment game, because I have that idea for some time, but never had time/motivation to work on it. I don't really want to participate, but I wouldn't mind that. =P

 

I don't want to let anyone down, so please keep that in mind, please. =3

 

If somebody would like to know more details, the go ahead and ask here or through PM.

 

 

So that's all I think ~ just a notice for members looking for partners.

 

 

Anyway, GOOD LUCK to everybody! I see this contest got some attention! ^^

[+ Takeo212 1,079]

Oh, to clarify! since I just read the team name descriptions~

Tarq did actually name the team "Tarqeo212", I just dropped the 212 thinking it was over the top xD 

I suppose an update to the team name would be to be "Team Tarqeo212" since that is the most creative it seems haha, and the original name! (sorry Tarq...)

Also, I've written Tarqeo several times, and each time I spell it wrong and have to change it. This name messes with everything I ever knew! (I've use Takeo212 for a few years, so spelling it purposely wrong is kinda funny xD)

[Tarq 746]

I don't mind if we're 212 or not, whatever you prefer Takeo(212).

Its definitely nothing to apologise over.

 

I think I might change my username in the future; Tarqeo has such a nice ring to it x3

[Blindga 144]

You know what, I think I've decided on what kind of game I'd like to work on this time....

I just want to add...

 

It's good that you have a concept thought out,  but remember that if you are going to work in a team it needs to be a joint effort, and not just someone tagging along with your idea. Be prepared to make compromises or sacrifices based on what your partner may also want to do. Not to dissuade you at all, but that's something to keep in mind.

 

Also, since we brought up concepts, is the posting of game concept things allowed for this competition, or do we need to keep our ideas exclusive until submission? Can we create our own game topic or hosting web page, do we need to keep everything we post about our game in here, or can we do either one?

 

 

Also, thanks Yuugami!

Edited July 13, 2016 by Blindga

[RoooodWorks 165]

I don't work as a team, oh but LTNgames agreed to work with me, our team name is Evil Alliance.

Edited July 13, 2016 by Chibae

[LTNGames 54]

I don't work as a team, oh but LTNgames agreed to work with me, our team name is Evil Alliance.

Wooot! Best team name ever. Let's make a game no one can compare too Or procrastinate and not get anything done lol

[Rikifive 3,411]

 

You know what, I think I've decided on what kind of game I'd like to work on this time....

I just want to add...

 

It's good that you have a concept thought out,  but remember that if you are going to work in a team it needs to be a joint effort, and not just someone tagging along with your idea. Be prepared to make compromises or sacrifices based on what your partner may also want to do. Not to dissuade you at all, but that's something to keep in mind.

 

Yep, I am completely aware of this. To be honest that was just a concept, so it could be even changed completely if somebody would have an another idea. (If somebody would love to make a Tetris, for example, then Sure!)

I think I just worded everything wrong, so it sounded pretty selfish I think? Welp, it's just me getting confused by my own silliness.

Basically I've threw the first idea that I had in mind, but it doesn't mean, that it is good. The concept was rather showing on what I'd be working on, if working alone would be allowed. =P

It's just a contest for fun, so even a silly comedy/joke game would be something nice.

 

Usually I work alone, so teamwork is something I'm not experienced in, so that's why I'm kinda hesitant when it comes to things like this.

Aaanyway, it's not really important ~ to be honest making 'anything' would be fun as long as the partner would be nice. If I'd be participating, then only for fun.

(That being said, I still think, that not participating at all would be best for me.)

 

So forget about everything I've said ~ good luck and have fun everybody! ^^

[Chaximel 45]

I'll not be joining the contest (my friends are all busy ) but good luck on those who entered. Guess I'll have to wait for IIAW

[Yuugami 252]

This is your reminder that the contest begins at 12:00 PM EST tomorrow. The time of posting this is 1:21 PM EST. 

[+ Takeo212 1,079]

Hmm, going by the time stamp of your post then, I assume that is 5pm GMT.

Dang, I'll be at work until 3:30 EST then Dx

 

Yosh, just means I have alot to make up for when I finish!

(wow, that time flew in...)

[Yuugami 252]

I had to take care of something and ended up intruding on the contest time.

 

Since that's my fault, in combination with a couple of other things (such as daylight savings), we'll announce the contest beginning at 1:00 PM EST (it is now 1:12 PM EST) - the contest will end at 2:00 PM EST on July 31st.

 

Get going everyone!

 

Good luck!

[Tarq 746]

But I started a little after 12:00 PM EST. Will I need to start another project and remake it?

[Yuugami 252]

No, you can continue. Like I said, it was more or less my fault with how the timing works, lol.

[Tarq 746]

Takeo's going to be busy with work stuffs so we're dropping out, I'm afraid.

Shame, we had a really cute idea too.

 

Good luck to everyone else though!

[Yuugami 252]

And thus, we are down one team.

 

Who will survive these two weeks!?

[Nyuuchan353 147]

Going to have to retract my vie for a team-mate. Laptop's hard drive died, lost everything. I'm back up, and have to reinstall everything. Look forward to getting into the next challenge though.

[RavenBlueIndigo 121]

Sadly, me and Amy are likely going to have to cancel out of the contest. :\. A sudden family visit here has messed things up. EDIT: Nvm, we're just limiting our scope.

Edited July 23, 2016 by RavenBlueIndigo