   Game Development Think Tank
Team name:Think Tank (subject to change)Project name: Project RetrogradeBrief description:Hi, my name is Nick Rodriguez. I'm looking to put together a think tank of passionate game developers of all different fields. As a group, we would design, develop, and sell video games and video game technology using C++ with DirectX/OpenGL. My goal is to bring a group of self-motivated developers together to produce great products that we as well as gamers would love to play. I do have some ideas for beginning projects, but I would like to make any initial concept decisions as a team. Target aim:PC/Linux/MacCompensation:Percentage of potential revenueTechnology:C++DirectX/OpenGLPhotoshop/PainterMaya/3DS Max/Lightwave3DZbrush/MudboxVisual Studio/Dev-C++Talent needed:Concept Artist - experience with Photoshop/Painter, strong foundation in the traditional arts (figure drawing, landscape painting, and illustration)Programmer - knowledge of C++, experience with DirectX/OpenGL, understanding of game programming logic, knowledge of 3D engine architecture and systemsMusic Composer - experience with a musical instrument, ability to write original compositions and to create music for various moods or genresSound Engineer - ability to create realistic sound effectsGame Designer - experience with designing games, strong creativity, understanding of the game design process, basic understanding of programming and art fundamentals 3D Artist - fluent in 3DS Max, Maya, or Lightwave3D, knowledge of photoshop, ability to model, texture, or animate high-poly models, ability to translate concepts or reference materials into 3D game content, knowledge of Zbrush or Mudbox is a plus2D Artist - knowledge of Photoshop or other powerful raster-based application, ability to create realistic pixel art, ability to create sprites, tiles, backgrounds, or textures for 2D or 3D gamesWeb Developer - proficiency in XHTML, CSS, and maybe &#106avascript, knowledge of web design fundamentals, ability to produce mock-ups and write HTML/&#106avascript/CSS from scratchTeam structure:Me (Nick Rodriguez) - Project Lead, Programmer, 3d artistJustin - Creative Director, Web DeveloperLando - Designer nerd312 - ProgrammerAsaf - DesignerJake - Concept ArtistAswin - ProgrammerRyan - Graphic DesignerVikrum - WriterBob - Concept ArtistJake - Concept ArtistNick - Sound EngineerJon - WriterWebsite:Developers Forum: http://thinktank.freeforums.org(currently developing public website)Contacts:nrodballer13@hotmail.comPrevious Work by Team:noneAdditional Info:If you're interested in joining the team or have questions, please leave comments or email me at nrodballer13@hotmail.com.Feedback:ANY[Edited by - nrodballer13 on June 25, 2009 4:45:22 PM]
  This is an interesting idea and one that I've played with in my mind a few times and attempted twice (unfortunately nothing came of it). I think it would be helpful if you had a project or two under your belt but then everybody's got to start somewhere.I can't offer my skill full-time but I'd be happy to be an advisor of sorts. I'm not a professional game developer but I've worked on dozens of projects, mostly in-house proprietary business software, and have a lot of experience with application design, research and development.You can contact me via PM on these boards. You can also IM me on AIM (leeornet) -- I'm almost always online or you can join my projects IRC channel on freenode (#legendofmazzeroth). I'd be interested to hear more about what you have in mind.   ;  Sounds interesting. When and where do you plan to start it??   ;  I plan to start as soon as we have a sufficient amount of developers and have set up an efficient communication system. All of the communication will be done over the internet so there really is no "where". I'm working on a deal with a TV animation studio for our first project.   ;  Sounds nice!I see that you`re looking for technical skills, but don't you consider bringing someone to handle management and documentation? It is very important that you have someone dedicated to that part, so the developing team can work more comfortably.;  Would you be interested in doing that? We could use some people on the production team.   ;  I am actually ;) but i have to explain some thing to you first. I'll mail you!   ;  Ok. I got it.   ;  Making a complete ass of myself, but what experience do you require for a game designer?   ;  A game designer should have some experience working on past game development projects in a design or another major role. You may also have a written several design documents for games to add to your experience level. Any experience with other areas of game development (programming, 3d modeling, etc.) would be a plus, but not necessary.   