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Team name: We call ourselves the 'Dig Team'; we all have a huge passion and fascination for dinosaurs, and anything prehistoric. We believed the name was quite a fitting reflection for the work in development, which basically involves bringing dinosaurs back to life in a real time 3D environment! (This is not a registered company) Project name: Lost World Returns is our flagship name for the project, and we have been using it for over 3 years. There is no IP infringement and it does not reflect anything to do with the Jurassic Park, or the Arthur Conan Doyle franchise) Brief description: Lost World Returns has been in development for over three years, originating back to the days of the game 'Operation Flashpoint'. Since then it has evolved into many forms and has been a very exciting journey. As it stands now, we are at the pinnacle stages of development and we now have the technology to really bring our visions to life. We operate this project under a 'Modding' status, with a team of professional and semi professional individuals joining together across the globe. Our main purpose is to re create a realistic dinosaur adventure platform that gives the player freedom of choice, in terms of physical movement and non scripted gameplay. We strive to be as realistic as possible and every specie we produce undergoes weeks of detailed research making sure our dinosaurs are as accurate as possible. Our team is 20 strong, spanning the globe, we try to push the boundaries and we believe we are at the forefront of this genera, creating real time dinosaur interaction with its environment and the player in one of the most advanced game engines to date (Cry engine2) Target aim: Our target status as of now is 'modders', a group of individuals working towards a united goal over the internet. We heavily modify the original game engine, to our requirements. We believe we have the capability to expand into possible commercial and educational ventures in the near future. Compensation: Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer any paid work, we all work on this in our free time, however if an opportunity should arise of a commercial interest then payment and contracts would be handed out. Technology: Engine Languages = C++ // LUA Primary Artists Tools = Zbrush // Autodesk Maya // Autodesk 3D Max // Photoshop SDK Tools = 3D Max import/export Plug-ins // Sandbox editor Documentation = Fully documented guides, created by the developers Target systems = Medium to high end machines, to run the game, requires a fairly good graphics card. Talent needed: We are in aid of some experienced or self taught individuals who understand C++ and LUA code, and are able to implement game play changes as well as AI development. Ideally we would want someone who is passionate about the general theme of the project, and would be able to commit and help develop the project. Each member has a huge value of input in the project and nothing is set in stone. Our main concerns are people who would be able to commit to the long run of the project, but not necessarily spend 24/7 working on it. We have a higher value for committed members as opposed to 'here for the job' members. If you are not a programmer, and you think you can help, please contact us. However we are seeking the following. AI Programmer/coder - Should be able to create specific specie characteristics for each dinosaur specie, allowing the player to learn and understand the dinosaur and its familiarities - Allow species of dinosaurs to interact with the game world, as well as each other - Basic eco system structure, allowing dinosaurs to have the need to replenish, hunt, smell and defend their territories. - Work well with the animation team Game-play Programmer/coder - Should be able to redesign existing codes or heavy edit them to fit our purposes. - Should have knowledge of C++ or LUA, as well as using a flow graph system - Be a team player, and have the enjoyment of working on such a theme If I missed something, and you feel you could add something please dont hesitate to conact us. Team structure: Ogre (Bret Watkins) Is co lead, and takes responsibility of the level design team and prop creation. Has been with us for just over 4 months. Joe An ex Crytek employee, professional character artist, and has been with us for over a year. Neon (Borris) Is our lead 3D max animator, a self taught individual and now works in the industry. He has been with us for over two years Macco Is our lead Maya animator, a self taught individual currently still at college. He has been here since the beginning HP (Helder Pinto) Is one of our 3d artists, who moved on from level design, to help build is portfolio in asset creation. He has been with us for one year. Andrew Is our lead concept artists, located in Sweden and is studying game design. He has been with us for a year and a half Nick Gregory (SmileyNick) Is the project lead and has been running it for over three years. General duties include daily management of the team, team meetings, website updates, PR, recruitment; design documents, any other issue that may arise. Hawke Is another 3d artist, located in Germany. He focuses on prop creation and has been with us for over one year Jason One of our Maya animators has joined us roughly two months ago. Jimboob One of our level designers, has been with us for two years Kristijan Our lead level designer has been with us for five months. Tim Our Main dinosaur artist, specializing in Zbrush sculpting. He has been with us for over nine months Mark, A professional animator, working in the UK, who has joined recently. Beaubell Our screenplay and writer, has been with us for over a year Kristofa A professional animator, joined recently Ray A self taught Maya animator, joined us three months ago Nodunit A 3d artist, has been with us for over two years Sophie A 3d artists, joined over six months ago Toast A 3d artists, joined a year ago Marius Our lead composer, has been with us for over seven months Website: Website = http://lostworldreturns.co.uk Gallery = http://www.lostworldreturns.co.uk/gallery Contacts: Forums = http://forums.lostworldreturns.co.uk Email = smileysmileynick@yahoo.co.uk Additional Info: Once there was a place where the past and the present met in brutal confrontation. Man felt he had controlled it, had contained it, and began to understand it. But the forces of nature were never meant to be controlled, to be contained. Or, it seemed, to be understood. Until now. A Japanese research ship is stranded on an unknown island in the Atlantic. Time and tide have laid waste to the barren facilities there, once built to contain and study the most fantastic and terrible lizards ever to have existed. Welcome to the age of the dinosaurs. Jump back in time in an adventure that will intrigue, thrill and terrify you. As hired mercenary Johann van de Beer, you will fight to protect your friends and confound your enemies. As Dr. Saskia Brezhnev, you will learn to understand this ancient land and find clues to solve the mystery of what really happened. Together you must survive as you dodge gunfire, careen through lush forest and face the most fearsome creatures to have ever walked the Earth, in this action-packed adventure. Mundus Vester Invenire Welcome explorers, to Lost World Returns 
More infomation can be found at our website, more images at our gallery Website = http://lostworldreturns.co.uk Gallery = http://www.lostworldreturns.co.uk/gallery Disclaimer To clarify our position, we do not represent a Jurassic Park modification nor do we have any affiliation with the franchise. Feedback: ANY
