Cooperative Project

Tim Brooks · #1 March 7th, 2005, 08:09 PM

Hi All!

This is something SG Development has been kicking around for a while, and since we are now looking at what comes after All American, it is probably time to get some feedback on this.

The Project we have in mind is a coop strategy game, design, art, programming, all with input from some of Shrapnel Games' fans.

How we came up with this idea, was seeing the kind of mods that you guys (and gals) have put out for our games over the last 5 1/2 years! Alot of these are quite impressive, and we thought, hey, lets harness some of that creativity and game development desire.

So, what do you think? A good idea or not?

And before you ask a bunch of questions about what the game is about and other things, well, that will be decided by those that participate on the project.

Best regards,

Combat Wombat · #2 March 7th, 2005, 10:34 PM

So umm do we sign-up here? Also I assume this will be a game that you will sell?

mac5732 · #3 March 7th, 2005, 11:39 PM

Sounds like a very good idea. If you can transpose some of the great ideas from the various Modders and their mods you might be able to come up with several really great games. I hope the modders show an interest... I'm in for whatever you need.

Tim Brooks · #4 March 8th, 2005, 12:20 AM

Thanks Mac! I knew we could count on you.

Combat Wombat · #5 March 8th, 2005, 12:29 AM

Well I'm in. This sounds like it could be alot of fun.

Tim Brooks · #6 March 8th, 2005, 12:14 AM

Yes, if you are interested this is a good place to start. We'll put a form up when we have an idea of those interested. Until then, just let us know here.

Tim Brooks · #7 March 8th, 2005, 01:50 PM

Wombat, I overlooked your question, but yes this will be a game that we will sell. And that means that those who help with the project will make something off of it. We haven't worked out all the details yet, but will soon.

Phoenix-D · #8 March 8th, 2005, 02:29 PM

If I had any actual graphics, coding, or art skills I'd offer to help, but alas.

Tim Brooks · #9 March 8th, 2005, 03:41 PM

There is also the Design, Phoenix-D.

Mephisto · #10 March 10th, 2005, 11:41 AM

In past some friends and mine had a play by mail game running where players played on a fantasy continent named "Trae Stralon". I even have a computer map of it and a hand made (really nice!). Most players played a head of a domain and could do all sort of things (build armies, construct buildings and so forth). But I also had a lot of RPG to it. Diplomatic messages were very important, too. Ah, the memories.
There is even a 80(?) page rule book for the game. We once tried to port it to PC but failed due to the lack of programming skill (traces can still be found on sourceforge.net). If anyone is interested in the concept I could provide it.