Writer Needed for text based RPG

STM · #1 04-11-2011, 01:37 PM

Hello compatriots of the fan corner.

+ Do you like writing?
+ Are you a fan of text based RPG's?
+ Do you want to unleash your creative capabilities on the world in an explosive manner?

Then allow me to help you. I am Scrabtrapman and I have an idea.

But I need your help!
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Ok basically I have had an idea for a text based RPG for some time now, it is Oddworld based and will follow the rise and fall (perhaps) of a new hero figure. Hopefully it will run in command prompt and will provide at least an hour of interesting game play. Now, I can programme this game easily but I need to first write the RPG.

I'm talking an entire game world people! Places, characters, items, weapons, story lines, heck even names.

So I implore you to take some interest and post below if you reckon you could fill one of the two spaces I have for designers. Thank you for reading!

enchilado · #2 04-11-2011, 01:39 PM

I'd be interested in working on something like this, but your history of beginning projects and abandoning them shortly after doesn't encourage me to help. How can I be sure I wouldn't write tons of dialogue only to have you lose interest?

AvengingGibbons · #3 04-11-2011, 01:45 PM

STM, i remember you asking me about learning c++. Did you learn some? Sounds like you did. I think I could probably do some of the coding for something like this (I'm not going to though). If you need someone to ask about something, try me. If you've learned what I've learned then we're at the same level and could maybe advise each other. If you have an idea for a game mechanic but dont quite know how to make it work in code, see if I can help out. Good luck anyway!

STM · #4 04-11-2011, 01:46 PM

Well, because I would be writing upon an equal level to you, and I have only ever not finished two projects, if you mean the new forum theme, I am still working on it as I have stated. I suppose, really, all I can give you is my word that I intend to work on this until it's done or I lose my fingers trying. It would be a small team of three people (me and two others) so no one wants to let anyone else done.

EIDT: @ Avenging Gibbons - I'd be coding in batch, I never learnt C+ but I did learn a bit of javascript instead, now I'm working on SCRODD.

nowtun · #5 04-11-2011, 04:30 PM

hey, hows the coding learning going? (sorry i know thats not a real sentence lol)

STM · #6 04-11-2011, 05:51 PM

Tut tut, Nowtun, off topicness!

It's going slowly, after exams in a month I'll have nothing to do so I'll work on it more, mostly it's just simple coding but thing are limited like interaction that I haven't yet figured how to expand.

CrissCross · #7 04-11-2011, 11:41 PM

sounds pretty cool i'll do it

AlexFili · #8 04-12-2011, 12:05 AM

I'll be happy to design some Slig characters and Oddworld food items.

MeechMunchie · #9 04-12-2011, 03:28 AM

I'll do a bit when an odd job needs doing, but I won't be able to be constantly involved.

STM · #10 04-12-2011, 04:10 AM

Ok, Alex, I know your work is pretty fine but Criss Cross, not be rude but I've never seen your writing ability, I assume it's good but could you send me a PM with perhaps a brief paragraph of something that shows your ability?

@MM ok thanks.

Maybe I will create a chat where we can meet and discuss things second for second rather than post by post here.

enchilado · #11 04-12-2011, 04:18 AM

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I've never seen your writing ability

It's fucking brilliant, are you telling me you haven't been avidly drooling over CrissCross's fanfiction? Check it fucking out, it's called S.F.L.A.

Oddey · #12 04-12-2011, 05:28 AM

I would love to assist you. But I would like to know more about what gameplay will consist of.

STM · #13 04-12-2011, 05:36 AM

== Ok right that seems fair ==

Game play will involve visiting different areas, performing quests, levelling up and an in depth story, think Fallout or perhaps Elder Scrolls then remove the graphics.

I didn't think that this many people would be interested so maybe we can have a bigger team if that many people are interested? Ok, if you are interested, just say so below, if yes, how much effort will you be able to put into the game?

So far I have Criss Cross with a solid yes, Meech Munchie helping a little, Alexfili, maybe Enchilado and maybe Oddey.

Oddey · #14 04-12-2011, 05:47 AM

You have a definate me then.

If you have an pre-existing ideas for the game, I would like to hear them. Otherwise, I think I have some ideas for some areas. And perhaps even some quests.

STM · #15 04-12-2011, 07:10 AM

Ok, I'm making a chatango room for the purpose of building this game, I'll link you all in a PM

Dixanadu · #16 04-12-2011, 12:53 PM

This sounds pretty interesting...

I'd like to help, too.

STM · #17 04-12-2011, 01:09 PM

Ok Dixy cup but your the last person because otherwise the team will be too cramped!

Dixanadu · #18 04-12-2011, 01:15 PM

HAHAH YOU HEAR THAT FAGGOTS

I won't let you down, sir.

STM · #19 04-12-2011, 01:17 PM

Damn right you won't!

CrissCross · #20 04-12-2011, 10:19 PM

EDIT: sorry i wrote something but then i read all the messages

STM · #21 04-13-2011, 03:40 PM

.:PRANDIUM GAMES:.

So, tonight Prandium Games (yes folks we named the group) had a meeting discussing little more than the above name before Dixy needed to grab some baccy. Promptly ending the meeting. Unfortunately, it was just me and Dixy who turned up. Which is a shame since everyone bar one person said they could make it in a PM (although another person did have a valid excuse) I therefore assume that you guys aren't interested? Which is fine because I know that people have RL lives as well. Remember, the chatango box is always up and you don't have to be chatting to each other live for someone to get another persons message.

There will be no meeting on Thursday at 19:00 because I have rugby training and won't be able to meet you all however, Friday 19:00 I will be around, if you are interested you need to post so in the Chatango box by then, I will see the comment when I next log on. If you don't post by then I will assme you are no longer part of the group.

The above seems like I'm angry or sounding self important to me, I'm not trying to be generally but those are the facts is all. =)

...Unfortunately the logo won't fit in the text box.

hedjeroo · #22 04-14-2011, 06:12 AM

You still need writers? I can offer my services part-time, if you need examples I'll send some of my RP excerpts and mini-stories over PM.

STM · #23 04-14-2011, 06:59 AM

Sorry, no more people coming in, as it is we have I think five or six people.

CrissCross · #24 04-14-2011, 12:40 PM

sorry about me not coming my internet crashed and i only just got it up now

T-nex · #25 04-14-2011, 03:15 PM

I didn't think you could actually have a too cramped team. I mean. The more, the faster the projects gets done.

Anyway if you're going to code with more than one person, I suggest looking into a think called Subversion or SVN. Haven't quite figured out how to use it myself yet, but it seems very useful. It kinda works really buggy with the very simple android application that I made.

Dixanadu · #26 04-14-2011, 03:15 PM

You went to rugby today, didn't you?

Tomorrow, at 7 then. I've got some ideas floating around.

hedjeroo · #27 04-14-2011, 03:46 PM

Ah, fair enough. Hope the project goes well then, would love to see how it turns out!

Dixanadu · #28 04-15-2011, 08:14 AM

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Sorry, no more people coming in, as it is we have I think five or six people.

She would've probably been a good contribution.

Girls seem to know more about what to expect from RPGs but hey...your call, so I'm with NexFace on this.

STM · #29 04-15-2011, 11:02 AM

Ok, maybe you're right, Hedj, maybe I acted harsh, if you are still interested PM me and I'll give you the chatango web address.

@ Nexy, thanks, I will check this out now!

@ Dixy, Yep I went...an injured my hand so bad I can't use it =( Typing right handed here baby.

Dixanadu · #30 04-15-2011, 11:21 AM

My finger's been broke since Saturday.

How do you think I feel?