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1. silkvg247
   Member

   Hey all,

   I've finally arrived at a situation in life when I can afford to go part time and dedicate some actual real time into my life's dream - to make my own games.

   I'm starting with a new idea in the puzzle genre, that I don't think has been done before. It'll be a PC steam game that I'm having mucho fun writing in XNA (C#). I have nothing to show yet, but will need beta testers at some point.. hint hint. ;)

   I'm also seeking an Audio buddy, have been delving around Newgrounds but also thought I'd mention it here. You know, smeone who can make game music / sfx who appreciates I can't afford a penny until the game(s) sell.

   I think I should probably whisk up a blog at some point and start to get the look of the game together, so I can have some bold artwork on show. If anyone has any thoughts on this please share, as I'm somewhat of a newbie when it comes to media, websites and advertising.

   Anyways just posting this on the offchance someone cares or wants to help out in any way for a free mention in credits (and financial reward if I'm able, if your contribution is significant).

   here's my twitter if you want to see how it plays out.

   https://twitter.com/#!/silktw

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. Stephany Nunneley
   Member

   Awesome silk! Best of luck, and keep us posted! :)

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Christopher Jack
   Member

   Should talk to up & coming or recent uni grads for that kind of work, not that I'd know but they'd be looking to get their name on something to add to their resume' & you'll be looking for someone's help. Again, no idea how this works.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. Phoenixblight
   Member

   @CJ

   Bunch of friends with a variety of skillsets make a game. THats all you need to know at least for being an indie.

   Skillsets being; Programming, art, audio.

   Being indie means a 2-3 people wearing multiple hats.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. Yoshi
   Member

   I'd be willing to help, not sure what with yet.

   If I can find funds for my current project I'll be able to help fund yours with the earnings of my project :)

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. daytripper
   Member

   Need any help with writing? Dialogue, scenes or anything of that stature ?

   Posted 1 year ago #

7. silkvg247
   Member

   @Stephany - Thanks! :)

   @Christopher/Phoenix - At the minute I'm starting small with a simple puzzle game (as mentioned). I'm an artist myself as well as a coder, so got those bases covered. If/when I move on to more ambitious titles, I'll need more hands (if can afford it that is).

   There are many variables, and I try not to get too carried away thinking of the future.

   So for now I'm keeping it simple, I can more or less do my first entire game myself, I can even do the audio if it comes to it. But ideally someone else would have some audio they'd be willing to contribute, and also someone might be able to help me with web/promo side of things come the time.

   @Yoshi don't worry about funds, I am getting by for now! What are your skills?
   @Daytripper not for this title, but for a future rpg, perhaps :)

   Posted 1 year ago #

8. Phoenixblight
   Member

   @silk

   Yeah thats what I started with I had created a variation of Dig Dug for my first actual game along with attempting to recreate Monopoly. People don't realize how complicating Monopoly really is! I am now working with some friends in creating our own Tower defense game. We have 4 3D artists that we have pulled from the school. Its quite difficult trying to make sure everyone is on the same page along with them keeping them focused. The fun is the challenge of what comes out in the end.

   Posted 1 year ago #

9. daytripper
   Member

   Oh well, all the best with the game :-)

   Posted 1 year ago #

10. LOLshock94
    Member

    Best of luck!

    Posted 1 year ago #

11. silkvg247
    Member

    Did a little art this weekend, here's a sneak preview :)

    http://i.imgur.com/KF03I.png

    Posted 1 year ago #

12. LOLshock94
    Member

    thats a cool pokemon....

    Posted 1 year ago #

13. silkvg247
    Member

    Hah nice try, it isn't a pokemon game ;)

    Posted 1 year ago #

14. Edo
    Member

    Good luck man and don't forget us when you make it the to the top :) .

    Posted 1 year ago #

15. Deacon
    Member

    Hey Silky : )

    I recently picked up an old digital piano in a vague attempt to 'get good'. I doubt I'll be of much use to you for this project, as I still need to learn all of the digital side, but looking forward I'd love to compose some melodies for something such as this (and wouldn't expect any sort of payment other than a credit). I'm guessing a puzzle game doesn't really call for an epic Nobuo Uematsu score... but that's my aim. (ambitious much?!)

    Best of luck with it all anyway, and definitely keep us here posted as and when you have stuff to show off.

    If I come across anyone who I think could help, I'll be sure to let you know.

    (Very jealous of your coding skillz!!!) ; p

    Posted 1 year ago #

16. Detale
    Member

    Good luck with your project, look forward to following your progress.

    Posted 1 year ago #

17. StolenGlory
    Member

    @Silky

    I would be up for helping you with some testing and extended validation (part of my job is to test software against requirements, feedback results, regression testing, create and manage the appropriate testing docs etc.) so if I can help at all, just give me the nod.

    I work for the princely sum of 'Fuck-All' too.

    :)

    Posted 1 year ago #

18. silkvg247
    Member

    @Deacon - the main puzzle mode will be a relaxed affair requiring some ambient music. Your stuff might fit in. If you wanna have a go by all means do.. :)

    @StolenGlory I'll hold you to that ;)

    Thanks for the kind words all. Now back to my coding.. currently working out rotation algorithms after hitting the harsh reality that XNA for some unknown reason does not suppport 2D polygons. Ho hum doing it all the hard way now.

    Posted 1 year ago #

19. ManuOtaku
    Member

    Best of wishes silk i hope all the development cycle for your tittle will be a walk in the park, and i mean without any big problems, and the ones that will arise, you will find the solution right away without any troubles.

    Having said that i really love when gamers, at some point, start to create games on their own, i really admire that, and for that i admire you, most of the time i want to do myself, although this is not my field, but at some point in life i want to study this field and then try to do also my game, the thing is that iam a bit to old right now 36 with two little kids, as soon as i have my free time of my own (right now is for my kids), then i will start dreaming of this, in the time being i can only wish luck and success for those who can

    Posted 1 year ago #

20. foolschaos
    Member

    http://soundcloud.com/fools-chaos

    I'm willing to help with music if you need :) the above link has my soundcloud page. I do a large variety of styles, video game music included.

    Posted 1 year ago #

21. silkvg247
    Member

    @Manu, I'm 34 and have four animals if it makes a diff? ;)

    @fools I will have a nosy, thanks! :)

    Posted 1 year ago #

22. silkvg247
    Member

    @fools, Gotta say your stuff sounds top notch :)

    If you are up for it, I'd love to see what sort of game music you can come up with. I'm wanting something reminiscent of the SNES era, you know, all the cool RPG's that came out. Earthbound, Secret of Mana, chrono trigger, Acrtraiser.

    Something melodic and subtle for gameplace, something a bit more in your face for the menu screen, hehe.

    They don't have to be massive loops either, e.g. title screen 30s should be ok, main game 1 min should be ok.

    Posted 1 year ago #

23. foolschaos
    Member

    @Silk - Thank you for the compliment.:) - Give me some time I'll post back when I have something like what your requesting. It's been awhile since I have played those games so I'll have to refresh my mind with those themes. You can also sign up for a free soundcloud account and we can talk directly that way, either way is fine.

    Are you looking for something happy or a bit sad/melancholy sounding?
    More synth, more orchestral, more rock/guitar?

    I should have posted these earlier. I entered the unlock xbox contest awhile back, here are a couple of my entires. It's more video game related.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSeP-VDYzzk
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XUA5TdVWjs
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4gHOXk5T9I

    Posted 1 year ago #

24. silkvg247
    Member

    For the title, something amazingly catchy and upbeat. I'm pretty open on what instruments are used. Ideas:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHW5ZGAf4vk&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nbo7Z7Dxqc&feature=related

    What I need in-game.. happy, catchy, pref with some combination of panpipes, strings, acoustic, any classic instruments really; synths woudl be fine as well. Maybe even ambient barks/miaows in the background. nearest things I could find:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSgKzZor7k0&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJtwEpQe6w0&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32rdAG3Q5cs
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS_1Aa8vNoM&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCVG4oslDFw
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2Yq6FZqcM&feature=related

    Posted 1 year ago #

25. foolschaos
    Member

    I work on something for you :) I'm sure I can come up with something in those styles.

    I forgot how much I loved the Actraiser theme, one of the best SNES games.

    I composed music similar in this style before, but it's more the sad/melancholy style, more like Final Fantasy III's Terra theme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-6oKYF_8tk

    Posted 1 year ago #

26. foolschaos
    Member

    Here are a couple of ideas I have come up with in a few days.

    http://soundcloud.com/gamecompositions/video-game-test-1/s-76Dwv
    http://soundcloud.com/gamecompositions/video-game-test-2/s-TmVQj

    and just for fun, a few opener style pieces I composed in the past.

    http://soundcloud.com/gamecompositions/gothic-orchestral-opener/s-FYYlo
    http://soundcloud.com/gamecompositions/asian-style-opener-music/s-b3W1z

    Posted 1 year ago #

27. silkvg247
    Member

    Wow! Good stuff!

    test 2 sounds just about ideal for an in-game track, though perhaps slightly lacking a "happy fun" vibe that I'm looking to hit - have a nosy at this pic and yuo migth see where I'm coming from.

    http://i.imgur.com/Hryju.jpg

    test 1 sounds like it could be on the right lines for my intro screen but it'd need to be a bit bouncier and go into the main theme sooner.

    The gothic opener was mega impressed by, would actually want to use pretty much "as is" that if/when I get around to my RPG project.

    Daft, and probably ignorant question, but how do you turn these into seamless game loops? Is it something yuo have experience in?

    Do you have skype or anything similar? :)

    Posted 1 year ago #

28. foolschaos
    Member

    From that picture I definately see my initial ideas were off the mark lol. I don't have skype but its easy enough to get. I suggest creating a soundcloud account, as we can message back and forth through that and I can share the tracks to you through it without making them public if we want.

    Posted 1 year ago #

29. foolschaos
    Member

    http://soundcloud.com/gamecompositions/vg-test-3/s-zIyYi

    I came up with this cute faster paced retro flavored track, it's what I thought of when I saw the picture in your message. It's also set to loop properly, but not all players do that well. media player doesnt, Winamp does, and it loops great in winamp. Any audio editor like Audacity will work, not sure if VLC loops properly or not.

    Posted 1 year ago #

30. silkvg247
    Member

    Hey guys.. I've done a shiny new VIDEO UPDATE! wooo. ;)

    Have a nosy if you are so inclined, feedback is welcome!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdnvR4JyMDg&feature=youtu.be

    Posted 1 year ago #

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