   Help Wanted for Trial of Treboria (Not a MMORPG)
Team name:Kicked in the Pants Entertainment (not a registered company)Project name: Trials of Treboria.Brief description:A Persistant Browser Based Game (PBBG) that is set in both the fantasy and steampunk genres. This project is two playable games that revolves around one central story. This project will be a role-playing game that is driven by its narrative primarily, although exciting and original gameplay will also be greatly focused upon. This project has been in its design phase for a little under a year, and we have a brief design document written as well as some concept illustrations drawn.Target aim:We have not made specific plans in terms of making money from this project. We are working on this project because we have a strong affection for games and the games industry as a whole. We appreciate the hard work other developers put into their craft, and our direct aim is to put our passion into practise by creating a game for others to enjoy.Compensation:We have hired other illustrators in the past, and have worked out payment solutions to compensate them for their work. However, we are paying people out of our pockets and cannot afford competitive salaries. All payments/compensation must be worked out on a case-by-case basis for us. Normally, all payment is made as work is completed. No residuals or royalties will be paid to anyone.Technology:We want to release our game via web browsers. We have played other persistant broswer games such as Adventure Quest and Neopets, and have found this to be a great means for independent developers to release their products. We are currently looking at different production tools such as Flash and Director, but since we are still in design phase, we have placed most our concentration in design.Talent needed:At this stage we are looking for people to help us design so we can start development. We need illustrators (approx 1-2). No commercial experience is necessary, we are primarily looking for people who put passion for interactive games ahead of commercialism and the wanting of wealth. For illustrators, we need people who are familiar either with fantasy or steampunk, as they are the contexts of our project. For narrative writers, we are looking for someone who is willing to take the existing writing that has been designed thus far and build upon it. Knowledge of dialogue/context of fantasy and steampunk genres would be a bonus. For level designers, we a looking for someone with a knowledge of games and how main quests, optional quests, trade and economy operate in a successful game.Team structure:We are a small team of amateur designers and illustrators who are passionate about what we are working on and interactive games in general. We have no commercial experience, but are taking a leap of faith and attempting to make a game that will be enjoyed by many people. There are two of us in the team who have been around since day one. We have since added a group of five illustrators in various international locales over the past 12 months or so. I am the person responsible for putting us in this mess in the first place, having come up with the original concept, writing the game design document, dreaming up the characters, narrative and gameplay. We are welcoming of anyone of any experience level. Technical skills are not as important to us as enthusiasm and passion!Website:We haven't a website at this moment, as we are in the design stage. However, we do use an online file sharing system, and if we agree to have you on board, we will give you access to it. Sorry no visitors or inquisitors are allowed access to it, as we are protective of our IP.Contacts:You can in touch with us by contacting Simon. Simon is the man who talks to all our new members and introduces them to the project we are working on. He's been on board since day one and knows the project inside out and back to front. His email address is simon.mucha85@gmail.comPrevious Work by Team:We have no previous work (everyone's got to start somewhere, right?). This project is our first knowledge of what we are doing.Additional Info:We don't want to give away too much at this stage, but we are seroius about what we are doing, and if you have a passion for games, or just want to help out the 'little guys', feel free to enquire!Feedback:Any feedback is welcome as long as it is intelligent and constructive. Calling us idiots will not help us improve our design skills, so don't bother.(Update) All writing and level designer positions are filled thanks to everyone that has viewed this ad we just need 1-2 more artist though. Looking forward to seeing this project really come to life.[Edited by - SimonM85 on August 2, 2009 10:14:58 PM]
Quote:Original post by SimonM85Compensation:We have hired other illustrators in the past, and have worked out payment solutions to compensate them for their work. However, we are paying people out of our pockets and cannot afford competitive salaries. All payments/compensation must be worked out on a case-by-case basis for us. Normally, all payment is made as work is completed. No residuals or royalties will be paid to anyone.Are you paying writers as well, or are you only able to pay the illustrators?   ;  Email sent, writer that hopes to hear from youLuke   ;Quote:Original post by SimonM85Compensation:We have hired other illustrators in the past, and have worked out payment solutions to compensate them for their work. However, we are paying people out of our pockets and cannot afford competitive salaries. All payments/compensation must be worked out on a case-by-case basis for us. Normally, all payment is made as work is completed. No residuals or royalties will be paid to anyone.I am willing to work for free. I really want to get some experience in writing for games.;  Thanks to everyone who viewed and applied for the roles of this project all positions are now filled could the mod please delete this thread thank you to everyone looking forward to returning here again if other projects arises   