nuclearbum
04-14-2006, 09:54 AM
Hello folks,
I'm currently in a large scale applications class where we are building a computer game, with all the focus being on the programming. I've always thought it would be cool to integrate the nerds with the artist on a larger scale than just having that "one coder guy" in the corner playing around with graphics replacement in some existing video game. The team right now is of 6 people, 4 programmers, a 3d artist (one of our friends), and me as a confused half breed programmer/general art guy. My interest in seeing if any of you would like to participate in this is for the experience of working in a group that represents more of what working at a video game company might be like (eww programmers!), and lets face it, to have fun. We're college students, so this is for the learning experience and also for a killer game to show off to all your friends (and of course, you can also use it in a portfolio).
So on to the current game description!
The Story:
After World War III ended, humans finally realized that the hippies were right: love and peace, baby! Since 90% of the population was gone, it was easy to get everyone on this same trip. 400 years have passed since the world had seen any violence when the gods finally got bored of the hippy ways. There is only so much talk about love and happiness one can take, and they reached their limit.
The apocalypse machine was created and sent down to the relaxed planet to bring back what had been missing for so long: blood, guts, and scandalous clothing. Within one day, the world was turned into chaos and technology was lost (Really, one day, I wouldn't lie about this). The gods thought they outsmarted the humans, as they finally had something to talk about during lunch break for the next 100 years, when along came four unsuspected heroes.
After months of fighting off the minions of the gods, the four reached their target in the Valley of the Gods. It's pay back time, and this time the heroes aren't armed with flowers and picket signs. The only problem is, can they pull together as a team, or will their personalities clash?
The Setting:
Our heroes have found themselves in a little valley where the gods are said to watch above. It's all out side and plenty of wildlife. Along with that, is a surreal feeling as parts of the land are floating due to the effects of the apocalypse machine. There are some ruins that have been over taken by the wild life, as this place hasn�t been inhabited in many years. The plan is to feature a full environment that will allow the players to feel immersed in this post apocalyptic, eco loving world.
Game Play:
The game will be a 3rd person adventure game that will support up to 4 players where the concern is not on reflex but instead venting out daily frustrations by shooting up a very large creature (think along the lines of Shadow of the Colossus). What more could you ask for in life?
The Playable Characters:
Rebecca Mills
Age: 22
Height: 5'2"
Weight: None of your business
http://pisa.ucsd.edu/cse125/2006/cse125g2/art/char1.jpg
What she lacks in physical features, she makes up for with brains. Unfortunately, most guys are intimidated with girls that are smarter than them, so she has never been asked out. She longs for such day to happen as she always has her makeup on and tries to keep her ragged clothes looking brand new by sewing up all the holes. She keeps to herself, and lacks all common sense when it comes to being social as she usually panics and freezes up when people talk to her. Only after they leave does she get the courage to say, "Hello, my name's Rebecca. Nice to meet you�"
Crystal Bremington
Age: 19
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 125 lb
(no picture yet)
She�s got it all, the short skirt, the low cut shirt, and can play a dits like none other. She's your party girl that everyone looks forward to seeing. She is out there to have fun at other's expense. She uses her feminine powers for evil sometimes, as she has never paid for any thing in her whole life. She loves attention, and gets jealous easily. In other words, don't mix her with other girls, and everything will be fine.
Brad Thompson
Age: 21
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140 lb
(no picture yet)
He's so skinny that you wonder how he can even hold a gun without breaking. He loves tinkering with old technology, and spends most his time building things to make his life better. He is tactless and crude, but keeps the people entertained with his stories of growing up. He likes movies and video games, at least what he read about them in some ancient magazine he found. His life goal is to build a game consol so that he can experience this fabled form of entertainment.
Keyes
Age: ???
Height: 6'3"
Weight: ???
(no picture yet)
He's just Keyes. He is only concerned about himself and is willing to leave others behind. People are afraid to approach him, as he seems to be a total bad ass that would make little kids cry just by sleeping. He's not here for helping humanity. He's here to claim his domination over the world. And it is because of this that all girls chase after him. The colder he is to them, the more they want him. He knows what he's doing, but does anyone else?
I'm currently in a large scale applications class where we are building a computer game, with all the focus being on the programming. I've always thought it would be cool to integrate the nerds with the artist on a larger scale than just having that "one coder guy" in the corner playing around with graphics replacement in some existing video game. The team right now is of 6 people, 4 programmers, a 3d artist (one of our friends), and me as a confused half breed programmer/general art guy. My interest in seeing if any of you would like to participate in this is for the experience of working in a group that represents more of what working at a video game company might be like (eww programmers!), and lets face it, to have fun. We're college students, so this is for the learning experience and also for a killer game to show off to all your friends (and of course, you can also use it in a portfolio).
So on to the current game description!
The Story:
After World War III ended, humans finally realized that the hippies were right: love and peace, baby! Since 90% of the population was gone, it was easy to get everyone on this same trip. 400 years have passed since the world had seen any violence when the gods finally got bored of the hippy ways. There is only so much talk about love and happiness one can take, and they reached their limit.
The apocalypse machine was created and sent down to the relaxed planet to bring back what had been missing for so long: blood, guts, and scandalous clothing. Within one day, the world was turned into chaos and technology was lost (Really, one day, I wouldn't lie about this). The gods thought they outsmarted the humans, as they finally had something to talk about during lunch break for the next 100 years, when along came four unsuspected heroes.
After months of fighting off the minions of the gods, the four reached their target in the Valley of the Gods. It's pay back time, and this time the heroes aren't armed with flowers and picket signs. The only problem is, can they pull together as a team, or will their personalities clash?
The Setting:
Our heroes have found themselves in a little valley where the gods are said to watch above. It's all out side and plenty of wildlife. Along with that, is a surreal feeling as parts of the land are floating due to the effects of the apocalypse machine. There are some ruins that have been over taken by the wild life, as this place hasn�t been inhabited in many years. The plan is to feature a full environment that will allow the players to feel immersed in this post apocalyptic, eco loving world.
Game Play:
The game will be a 3rd person adventure game that will support up to 4 players where the concern is not on reflex but instead venting out daily frustrations by shooting up a very large creature (think along the lines of Shadow of the Colossus). What more could you ask for in life?
The Playable Characters:
Rebecca Mills
Age: 22
Height: 5'2"
Weight: None of your business
http://pisa.ucsd.edu/cse125/2006/cse125g2/art/char1.jpg
What she lacks in physical features, she makes up for with brains. Unfortunately, most guys are intimidated with girls that are smarter than them, so she has never been asked out. She longs for such day to happen as she always has her makeup on and tries to keep her ragged clothes looking brand new by sewing up all the holes. She keeps to herself, and lacks all common sense when it comes to being social as she usually panics and freezes up when people talk to her. Only after they leave does she get the courage to say, "Hello, my name's Rebecca. Nice to meet you�"
Crystal Bremington
Age: 19
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 125 lb
(no picture yet)
She�s got it all, the short skirt, the low cut shirt, and can play a dits like none other. She's your party girl that everyone looks forward to seeing. She is out there to have fun at other's expense. She uses her feminine powers for evil sometimes, as she has never paid for any thing in her whole life. She loves attention, and gets jealous easily. In other words, don't mix her with other girls, and everything will be fine.
Brad Thompson
Age: 21
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140 lb
(no picture yet)
He's so skinny that you wonder how he can even hold a gun without breaking. He loves tinkering with old technology, and spends most his time building things to make his life better. He is tactless and crude, but keeps the people entertained with his stories of growing up. He likes movies and video games, at least what he read about them in some ancient magazine he found. His life goal is to build a game consol so that he can experience this fabled form of entertainment.
Keyes
Age: ???
Height: 6'3"
Weight: ???
(no picture yet)
He's just Keyes. He is only concerned about himself and is willing to leave others behind. People are afraid to approach him, as he seems to be a total bad ass that would make little kids cry just by sleeping. He's not here for helping humanity. He's here to claim his domination over the world. And it is because of this that all girls chase after him. The colder he is to them, the more they want him. He knows what he's doing, but does anyone else?