A new Mech MMORPG

Is it safe to assume you haven't had a programmer yet? If so, then a year into production doesn't exactly give a very good estimate.

Could you elaborate as to what sort of work you have done?

What have you been working on for a year?

Uhh. I hope your still looking for team memebers because i'd be wiling to help. I'm currently research c/c++ programming but I do have an extensive knowledge of game development.
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This is a post from gasoleendreams as of June 1 2004

The idea of a mech MMORPG sounds great (aside from battletech sueing your ass off lol) but i might have missed something, where is the site for the game? where are your credentials? and what have you gotten done so far?
no one (other than first years and newbies) is going to join your game without that

hope that helps
-Dan

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Original post by The_Sparrow Is it safe to assume you haven't had a programmer yet? If so, then a year into production doesn't exactly give a very good estimate. Could you elaborate as to what sort of work you have done?

Its been about a year and I didn't clearify it enough. Sorry. I'll try to answer your questions as best that I can:
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[This is from the project manager]
Yes, we are looking into developing an "Innovative Sci-Fi MMORPG", which is designed to bring back the experience and feel of those table-top RPG's from years past. The main ground unit is the Mech as I have spent some years of designing a complex Mech construction system. It is surprising that there aren't a whole lot of Mech MMORPG's out there... actually I think there is only one as of today, Gundam.

Currently the information for this project is being kept quiet, which it seems that we will be making it known, but not widely. Reason for this, is that we are still in the documentation phase, but we are finding that we're going to be needing some technical types to help out with the smaller testing projects.


"Information on the current project. And that means more than what you gave."
We will be looking into providing an information package to made available.

"Information on past projects and show the work (ie screenshots, download ect)."
Currently we are in the documentation phase. I believe that is best to get things on paper first, before getting things put down into code. So no snapshots as of yet. Documentation does exist, but it is not ready for public viewing. A NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) will need to be agreed to in order to review the documentation.

"Possibly links to resumes from you and other people involved in the project."
That is a good point and we'll see what will be done.
But I guess I'll tell about a bit of myself briefly.
Long time gamer from back in the days of paper, pencil, and dice. Designed my own mech game, but never published it. It was too complex for table use. Four hours to play with four players, each with one mech and three hours to design a mech. It most likely would do well now in a computerized environment.
Computer side of things, over eight years of professional computer experience ranging from military to private, administration to security, and limited programming (Basic, VB, C, and C++). Currently Am pursuing a MBA to compliment my technical degrees and experience. I have worked on start-up projects before, but I will admit, never in the gaming industry.

"What you exactly need.(ie. instead of "music" you seek music of this genre ect ect, instead of "programmers" i need cpp programmers with a backround in OpenGL ect ect)"
Detailed information will be made available. We have some ideas from the research conducted of the systems we plan on to use.



Overall, at this current moment, we're looking at the possibility of developing a FPS to be used as a testing program for the combat system.



I think that is about it, and Am sure there is more questions that need to be answered. So go ahead and fire off those HEAT rounds.
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The idea of a mech MMORPG sounds great (aside from battletech sueing your ass off lol) but i might have missed something, where is the site for the game? where are your credentials? and what have you gotten done so far? no one (other than first years and newbies) is going to join your game without that

We have taken that into considerations and that is being worked out by the Project manager. I don't really have any thing to show other than enthuiasm, ideas, and a strong will. Unfortunatly thats not enoguh to make a MMORPG so thats why i'm a small "part" of the current team. We've put down basic things like the races, background sotry(still being worked), glossary, and a bunch of other stuff.

The shadow-

Uhh. I hope your still looking for team memebers because i'd be wiling to help. I'm currently research c/c++ programming but I do have an extensive knowledge of game development.
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I remember posting that before I joined the team i'm on now. From my unstanding that particular project was over when I did that post.


Anyone still interested?

not to put anyone down but...
Is this what you're saying?

your info:
-Previous completed projects: none
-Experience: Pen&paper RPG player, designed unpublished game once. no programming skills.

project state:
-Game type: Massively Online
-Design complete, took 1 year. Untested.

Looking for:
-C++ coders to implement design.
-people with an undisclosed kind of skill

missing info:
current team size and skills?
is there anyone else involved?
skills needed? if you need people, you gotta disclose what you need em for.

Also, if only the design is done, you're not in development yet. You're still in pre-production.

Cheers and good luck.

Thanks for being more thorough. Thats what I lack in. THat and the correct terminology. Preproduction sound about right. I've been informed by the project mananger that we don't need programmers right "now" but we will down the line. We have done more than just what i've posted here.


-current team size and skills?
about 12 members in different areas(programmer, concept artist, and others)

-is there anyone else involved?
Yes. Its not just me

-skills needed? if you need people, you gotta disclose what you need em for.
Some background in c++ or any common programming language.I don't know EXACTLY what we will need at the moment but programmers and maybe some musicians.

To sign up and find out everything first hand goto www.forceofarms.com and sing up. Then tell them my scn nm and sign up non-disclosure agreement form.

C++ programmers, eh? I'm currently available;)

goto and sign up then sing the NDA. Dracas the project manager will tell you all u need to know.

[Edited by - gasoleendreams on January 14, 2005 3:08:49 PM]

I am the C++ programmer and i think i could help you.
I am currently working on a game engine project. Maybe we can make your game on our engine?

You can email me to aureemaz_gcm yahoo com

Ok I sent you an email via yahoo that should tell you were to go.

It is good to see another MECH project out there. Ours is a combination of mech, space sim and fps. Good luck on your endevors.

Lead Designer Troy Gann
www.sledgehammerproductions.net

Its not the only mech MMOG, Square Enix are developing one called Junk Metal, although I've not heard anything about it for a while. I wish you good luck, but you'll have to work hard to prevent your game from becoming another failed MMOG project.

Thanks for the luck. When we gotten things started i'll post again with a link or two.

A Mech RPG isn't all that new of an Idea. It is simply a logical step from Mechwarrior, Armored Core, and many other games. However, it can be argued that Armored Core has some RPG elements because you obtain parts, manage your AC, find hidden items, Progress through a storyline that splits depending on what you do, and go off on main/side quests. Mechwarriors is somewhat the same. EarthSiege 2 is along the same lines... manage a team of pilots, including buying/upgrading/obtaining parts, mechs, missions. I know there's some other games, but I cannot think of them.

In the end, good luck with you game, but please don't get too confindent in it's originality.

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Original post by griffenmaster A Mech RPG isn't all that new of an Idea. It is simply a logical step from Mechwarrior, Armored Core, and many other games. However, it can be argued that Armored Core has some RPG elements because you obtain parts, manage your AC, find hidden items, Progress through a storyline that splits depending on what you do, and go off on main/side quests. Mechwarriors is somewhat the same. EarthSiege 2 is along the same lines... manage a team of pilots, including buying/upgrading/obtaining parts, mechs, missions. I know there's some other games, but I cannot think of them. In the end, good luck with you game, but please don't get too confindent in it's originality.

A mech RPG is a next step? It all began with a mech RPG called Battletech. If you want a videogame story game with mechs, then you have the Front Mission series.

Armored Core had no RPG elements because you did not play a role in the characters' development. Just like how none of the Final Fantasy series have role playing elements since no role is being played - merely progressing through a story with possible side stories.

I like games where you can build your characters' statistics and such, but don't call it a role playing game. Call it a story game or a strategy game, please. How about calling it a "Choose-your-own-adventure book in videogame form".

For a real analysis of what it would take to make an actual RPG videogame, look up some of bishop_pass's discussioons. He had a fairly recent one in the Lounge with Tron3k and some others. It was a good read, imo.

Hey, I'm sorry if I upset you with my comment, I get the feeling that you were a bit upset by what I've said. I am sorry you diagree, but my arguement holds. RPG (ROLE playing Game) Means that you take on a character's role as if you were he/she... any game that does that has at least ONE major RPG element right off the bat. Also, Stat building and the like is very much RPG, in fact, it is the main system of play; you cannot argue that.

Armored Core, along with ALL of the Final Fantasies, places you in the shoes of a character inwhich the game revolves around, including the all important storylines that drive RPGS and give them meaning. Please name ONE RPG that does not progress throught a main story? As a matter of fact, almost every game made progresses through a story.

I will call any game that allows you to increase stats and progress through an indepth story an RPG. I do not think bishop_pass will disagree with me... I feel like you are not thinking logically. Look at the past, and you will see that basic RPG elements include Stat building, Role playing (main character that the player becomes in order to progress through a storyline), and a storyline.

Armored Core places the player in the shoes of a Raven who is out to make a name for him or her self in a rich content-driven world. Stat building is present in the form of parts for your AC. Also, I think you are the only miss-guided person to ever doubt Final Fantasies as RPGs, considering they are the genre-defining games that drive the insperation for many new RPGS. Care to argue more?

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