   [MMO] (In Progress) Hack n' Slash SIMPLE mmorpg project., looking for volunteers.
Team name:1337 BoxProject name:Basic KingdomBrief description:FEATURES:-Hack n' Slash Instant Action Combat-Character progression allows further customization, and doesn't make your character better (player skill wins battles, not how much time you invest upgrading your character)-Open world, no instances-Clan based PvP, join and form player-made clans, and fight with other clans in the open world environment-Roaming NPC's, such as traveling salesman, or world-roaming boss monsters who attack anything on sight-No classes, your class is determined by how you customize your character, you can specialize in anything you want.-Low polygon count models, allowing better performance for those large clan vs clan battles, PvE boss fights, and our intended extremely long range of sight. -Hopefully 6+ playable races-Hopefully a basic construction system for clans, build a base anywhere, defend it against other clans-Hopefully Fight over resources to further upgrade your settlement/town/base-Hopefully combat mechanics such as timing your blocks to block all damage, roll to quickly dodge, time blocks against melee attacks to stun enemies-Hopefully mounts, and hopefully mounted combatThe last 5 are optional, and we'll try to implement them later on in development. The games content (such as items, spells, monsters NPCs, quests, etc.) are of course going to be in the game, how ever, compared to most mmorpg's, there really isn't going to be too much content. Basically, the first release of the game will include only the basic rpg content (fireball spell, a mage equipment set, etc.) Later on, after beta testing, based on the response from the player base, we can add or change or remove anything after that. But our main goal at the moment is to just get the basic game complete with working PvP.It's a sandbox style game, it's an mmorpg project. We currently have a team of over 10 members, including:1 Programmer1 Networking Team (supplying test server)4 modelers2 texture artists1 GUI artist2 concept artists2 animators3 audio Designers4 content designers2 writers(note some of the roles are taken by the same person)Target aim:Free download and play.Compensation:Seeking volunteers.Technology:Unity 3DTalent needed:-1 Lead programmer (&#106avascript) -we're using Unity 3D (NOTE: Please be experienced in programming online server-based clients. I know I'm asking for a lot for a programmer to work for free on an mmo, the project is not as big as you'd expect, but we still need somebody who knows what he/she's doing :).)-Any additional texture artists-Any additional modelers, hopefully some that can contribute often.-Any 2D Sprite artists for making icons.Team structure:1 Programmer1 Networking Team (supplying test server)4 modelers2 texture artists1 GUI artist2 concept artists2 Animators2 Audio DesignersWe've been working on the game for about one month now. We have made progress, but we really need a lead programmer to really start putting everything together. ABOUT ME:I am a 2D game programmer myself, i have completed many small projects in the past. I'm doing the all that good ol' "managing" stuff, recruiting members, organizing, designing, updating the websites, etc. Now i can't contribute programming to this project, as like i said i'm a 2D programmer. But i know you guys don't like the manager only "managing", so don't worry there's more.I'm the games main content designer. I determine what items, monsters, spells, etc. we will have, and i'm also making the stats for them. The game is based around balance, and i specialize in balancing stats. I recently was involved in a paid job for designing and balancing stats for content. I know what I'm doing, and i have years of experience in using formulas to calculate things like item value, mana costs, etc. I have much of the content already designed, I'm still working on finishing the core content for the games first release, but like i said there really isn't going to be a lot. Website:BasicKingdom.webs.comBasicKingdomDevelopment.webs.comContacts:The1337Box@hotmail.comPrevious Work by Team:Me and a couple of the other team members have worked on free 2D indie games. It's not much, but we have received mostly positive response from the players :).Additional Info:I strongly suggest you check out the development website BasicKingdomDevelopment.webs.com and check out some of the screenshots and videos of what we have so far.Feedback:ENCOURAGING ONLYNo need for "lol nother n00b wh0 w4nts 2 mek an mmo".feedback appreciated, but we are quite far ahead in terms of deciding to go through with it or not. We have realistic goals, we are starting small, and it's only a very basic project, but with fun new mechanics for an mmo. Gameplay>everything else, at least for now. :)[Edited by - 1337 Box on May 13, 2010 6:29:56 PM]
  ~Bump   ;Quote:Original post by 1337 BoxPrevious Work by Team:Me and a couple of the other team members have worked on free 2D indie games. It's not much, but we have received mostly positive response from the players :).I would love to see a screenshot or be able to play some of those. Are they in flash? It's definitely a great accomplishment when a team completes a game no matter the quality of it.   ;  A simple MMO?   