   Mitchen Games is looking for Lead Artist and Concept Artist
Team name:Mitchen GamesProject name:Ender's Game (working title)Brief description:This project was started a couple weeks ago. We already have a great plot idea (its based on a book) and the gameplay is relativly far along. We haven't started coding yet, or making any art( hence the need of Artists)Target aim:SharewareCompensation:Unfortunatly, none. You will be put in the credits, mentioned in the source code, and it looks great on a resume.Technology:OpenGLC++3ds MaxMilkshape3DPhotoshop*any other software that can be used to make 2D art*Talent needed:Lead Artist - We are looking for a lead programmer who can devote a consistent amount of time to the project. This will not be a 20 hour a week project...if you can devote 5-10 hours a week, thats great :). You must be able to make 2D textures, and AT LEAST basic 3D models. If you can draw concept art, that is a big plus.  It is a HUGE PLUS if you have read Ender's Game.Concept Artist - This is a short term position. We need someone who can draw Concept art pretty well. The concept art position is short term, but if you feel you are good at making 2D textures or some 3D models, then you may be able to fill up the Lead Artist role. :) It is also a HUGE PLUS if you have read Ender's Game.Team structure:Lead Programmer/Project Lead - bballmitchTools Programmer - JantaLead Composer - David OrrLead Designer - DasubermechenWeb Site Designer - Jacob ReichmanWebsite:Coming soon!Contacts (in order of preference):AIM - gamer12121MSN - lubanfamily@sbcglobal.netemail - bballmitch2@sbcglobal.netAdditional Info:The game will be based off of Ender's Game...so if you liked that book, then our goal is to make you like the game as well. :)Feedback:Give feedback if you want, but there's nothing much to give feedback on. :P   
  I'll preface this by saying I am not a lawyer, but since you're dealing with a copyright with the book you want to base you game off of, it might be worth while to read this comment in the Business of Game Development forum.  If you're using material derived from a previously copywritten work, it'd be best to contact the copyright holder.  This is especially the case if you want to make money off of the project (and by your use of the word shareware in your description it seems like there is a potential for making money depending on the definition of shareware you go by).  Even for a free game, best in checking with any copyright holders in question.  Good luck.   ;  I'm sorry, but I thought shareware means that its free. I don't plan on making ANY money with this project.Anyway....*looks into copyright of Ender's Game*........   ;  Nope, shareware gives a trial [say, 30 days] and then requires payment to continue use of the software.   ;  If you're somewhat professional, I'd recommend giving Orson Scott Card a call directly, and pitching it to him. He's been involved in game development before (he did writing on The Dig, for LucasArts, I believe), and he might be interested in this. A lot of the smaller scifi writers would actually love to see their books made into games, but they'll need to be assured that you're going to do it justice.Good luck,Allan   ;  To be honest...I'm not professional. I'm 16 years old and have been programming for a few years. I'm not looking to make money or make profit. Please, if you are an ARTIST, please contact me. :)   ;Quote:Original post by bballmitchI'm sorry, but I thought shareware means that its free. I don't plan on making ANY money with this project.Nope, as has been pointed out, shareware generally indicates that a portion of the game is released freely (the first episode of Doom for example), but that the rest of the game is commercially available.  Some shareware games will limit the trial version in some way (time limit it, restrict saving, etc.), but this certainly isn't a requirement for the product to be known as shareware.  You may have instead been looking for the term freeware?In any case, a project being not-for-profit doesn't actually have any impact on copyright/trademark issues, so you'll definately want to look into it further if you're interested in using the setting and/or characters from an existing novel.   ;  If the position of concept artist is still open, I will be happy to fill it. Contact me at Headlesschiken [@] gmail.com, if interested.   