   2D Tile-Based RPG Engine - Recruiting Coders [CLOSED]
Team name:+1D ProductionsProject name:Realms Of Keldar (based on MyRPG engine [in development])Brief description:The Realms of Keldar is a classic tile-based RPG, of similar style to earlier versions of Zelda, Ultima and Final Fantasy. The game view style for almost all sprites and tiles is 2D top-down. MyRPG is the engine being used for this game and its being developed specially for this game. We're looking for a coder to help work on this engine as well as the game.Target aim:+FreewareCompensation:Since this is a freeware project, there is no paid compensation.Technology:+Target system: Windows+Programming language: VB.NET/C# + Managed DirectXTalent needed:+ .NET DirectX (MDX) coder (preferably VB but C# coders are welcome too) He'll be working closely with the lead coder on the development of the MyRPG engine. There are currently issues with Direct3D and resources to look at, AI and battle systems are all next in line. GUI and video have recently been added and are working but there are some problems with resource management.Team structure:+ 2 Designers & Storywriters, 2 Coders and several (inactive) artists which are part of a bigger team working on a few other games.Project status:The storyline has been finished in great detail, the races and a map of the world has been drafted, along with a draft for the quest (mission) list.Much artwork has been done but artists are currently inactive in order to let the engine progress first.Much of the work on the map-editor has been done but work has been suspended until the engine is in a more advanced state.The coders are currently working on the engine and Managed DirectX-related tasks. However, a significant amount of class infrastructure for characters and world design has been completed.Website:+ http://1dp.blueprintgames.com/rok.htmlContacts:+PM (Preferred): Username: alex_myrpg+Email (for enquiries): myrpg@hotmail.com +Forums: http://blueprintgames.com/forums.phpIf you're using MSN send your address to the email above and the Lead coder will add you as soon as possible.Additional Info:The story takes place in a world known as Keldar. Six decades prior to the current day, a man named Elre'yk discovered a mystical energy that was tied to Keldar and it's inhabitants. No other man in Keldar had ever before perceived this energy. At first he could do little else than feel its presence, but he shortly discovered that focused concentration allowed him to manipulate it. The mystical energy quickly came to be known as magic by the people of Keldar who watched in utter amazement as Elre'yk displayed small cantrips of colors. After nearly a decade of secretive studies that taught him the unknown proficiencies of these energies, Elre'yk revealed many books that explained how they could be perceived and manipulated through gestures, thoughts, concentration, and practice. Along with the release of his books, which were quickly transcribed and spread throughout the realm, Elre'yk crafted nine tablets. Each of these thick books contained a magical link to one of the nine regions within Keldar. By possessing them, Elre'yk was able to protect Keldar and it's people just by casting spells on them and allowing the power of the tablets to channel the energies to the proper destinations. The magical awakening brought on limitless variations on the proficiencies that Elre'yk had discovered, and a few magical prodigies along with Elre'yk began nurturing Keldar in ways never before believed possible. This golden age spawned new technologies, expansions, and sciences. To encourage further progress of Keldar, Elre'yk founded the Keldar Magic Guild where he and eight of his best disciples studied magic, promoted the magical growth of Keldar, and acted as the guardians of the realm tablets. The guild prospered for over four decades, but when disaster struck, it struck hard. An unknown faction of magicians with the mark of Slai stormed the guild and attacked its members. Very few of the agressors survived, but the six that did each managed to escape with a realm tablet. There are now six regions that are no longer under the guild's control and a war for Inner Keldar (the three realms that Elre'yk and his guild controls) has been underway for the last five years. Each realm is relentless in its attacks against Inner Keldar, summoning beasts to attack its inhabitants. They all seem to be attacking Inner Keldar to keept it at bay from striking back. They are still in good shape, but are constantly forced to ward off enemies and magical beasts. Screenshots (from obsolete versions):++[Edited by - alex_myrpg on June 6, 2006 1:34:36 PM]
  Hi, can I stress that we are looking for someone with good experience in DirectX (MDX would be better, but Unmanaged DirectX is very helpful still), and also at least fair experience in .NET. Thanks.   ;  Hey, do you need more information or something??? Please reply.   ;  The MDX and .NET technologies are relatively new and not cross-platform friendly. This tends to reduce the talent pool for people you seek. Then there is 4EV:)Good Luck, the screenshots look great.   ;  Thanks - I suppose you're right about the limited range. I'm for general DirectX coders too but I guess that doesn't expand it much. Those screenshots are rather old, so the GUI system is animated and fully in place now. Anyway, I'm glad you think it looks promising. :) Oh, and what's 4EV?   ;  I assume he means GDNet's Four Elements V (4E5) which has just started.   ;  Thanks for clarifying it.   ;  Are you still looking for help ?Thanks   ;  Are you still looking for help ?Thanks   ;  Yes...but only if you have very good experience in DirectX (or MDX is better in fact).   