   Ages of Ilathid Seeks Volunteer Puzzle Designer
Project name: Ages of IlathidBrief description:Ages of Ilathid is a 2D RPG adventure game in which players uncover a tale of intrigue and mystery by completing puzzles set within beautiful, exotic alien worlds.  The game is a (legal) sequel to the popular adventure game Myst.  Work on it began in 2003 and has continued since then in spite of a multiyear lull caused by a hacking attack.  Things have speeded up and we're looking to expand the team. :)A demo for Windows is available here: Demo Target aim:FREE!  The terms of the license under which we are making this game do not permit us to charge anything for it (not that we would if we could). ;) Supported languages include English, Spanish, Dutch, Croatian, French, Hungarian, and German. The game is currently available only in Windows (we've only gotten it to work on one Macintosh computer), and efforts are currently underway to port it into Linux.  Compensation:Just the satisfaction of a job well done. :) (The experience looks great on a resume or in a portfolio though!  Yes, I am speaking from experience. ...And if you're wondering, I got the job. :))Technology:We use a wide variety of design programs, relying on compatible formats or converters to integrate the resulting pieces.  Our in-development game engine is similar to Pyzzle.  Art:Maya3dsMaxVueCinema 4DPoserBlenderBryceArt of IllusionGimpPhotoshopIllustrator(Not an exclusive list!)Programming:Python and PygameXML (not much)SVN subversion server for joint codingSound and Music:Anything, really.Communication/coordination:Redmine project management systemTalent needed:A Puzzle Designer--If you like designing fiendish (yet fun) puzzles for players to grapple with, and you're serious about game design, then we want you! Ages of Ilathid is looking for an inventive person with good written communications skills and a sadistic streak to design great puzzles! ;)- Learn more about puzzle design- Write walkthroughs and design docs- Flesh out ideas- Brainstorm with other team members- See your ideas come to life in concept art and models- Get real world game design experienceSkills Needed: Good grammar and spelling; ability to illustrate complex ideas and/or equipment designs with rough sketches.Helpful Skills (Not Required): Sketching, basic grasp of engineering/physics, research skillsTime Committal: Expect to spend about 10-30 minutes every day reading and responding to other team members' ideas. Additional time for research and drawing diagrams may also be necessary, depending on the puzzle.Contacts:Pm me here, or e-mail me at jenniferpars@gmail.comTeam Structure:Paulo - Team lead, general assistanceJennifer - Co-lead, concept artistJames - Modeler, texture designerRichard - Architectural designerEric - Game programmer, webmasterIngo - Game programmerDan - Sound, tech supportLeeran - MusicDana - Croatian translationSantiago - Spanish translationLevannar - Writing, Hungarian translationLeolie - File organizationSue - Puzzle design, general assistanceJoël - Forum maintenance, modelerWebsite: ilathid.comPublic forum: Ilathid BoardsPrevious Work by Team:James: 1. Pipmak castle - A demo castle created to demonstrate the capabilities of the Pipmak engine.  Pipmak Castle2. A work in progress, "The Factory." Set in the southwestern American desert, the player explores a strange, seemingly abandoned facility.  The game features a tangled backstory of global imperialism, nuclear war, and assassination. Set to release in mid-2012.Jennifer: Carboniferous Forest Simulation - a short project for a computer science course, the simulation shows a scene from the Paleocene.  It was created as a new level for an existing computer game, Uru. Carboniferous SimulationRichard - GestoypahtsLeeran - Ovid the Owl, Barry the B-cell  Leeran's Game PageAdditional Info:Ages of Ilathid features nine main areas (Ages), each with a unique theme and atmosphere:Aqualee, an underwater AgeCaliben, composed almost exclusively of giant fossilized treesMandil, the main Age, with extravagant flora and mineralsVeegtara, one of the first visited Ages, a forested islandGilotmahn, a private AgePradeeth, a mining AgeMenalhi, dedicated to organic researchThe Shell Age, an Age with giant seashellsKanoaleesh, top secret!Play a demo: DemoWatch a trailer: TrailerRead our interview with Bright Side of the News: BSN InterviewFeedback: Any