   Text-based MMORPG using NEW web technologies - Web Desinger Needed
Team name:ROR Game Dev Team (proposed)Project name:N/ABrief description:The final product will be an online, text/picture based MMORPG.  However, what makes this project different is the use of new and upcoming web technologies, namely Ruby on Rails (ROR).  I am mainly recruiting for 1-2 enthusiastic game designers that can help with the overall game design.  Also, one more programmer, familiar with ROR, would be helpful in order to code some of the smaller portions of the game.  A web developer would be needed in order to create a vivid, esthetically pleasing, valid CSS layout.  1-2 artists would be required for the pictures of the different users/characters in the game. (To be honest I don't plan on getting much of a response from artists until we show some progress on the programming side of things, but this is ok.)Target aim:The game will be free to play but players will be able to buy upgrades and unlock advanced items/upgrades.  The inclusion of google ads is a possibility as well.  Profits will be split with contributing team members based on contribution.Compensation:This will be a volunteer effort.  As stated previously, any profits that are made will be split based on contribution.  However, at no time will funds be requested from team members.  I have made and will continue to make contributions out of my own pocket towards the project. (The project already has web space and source control purchased.)Technology:Front end: - (D)HTML, CSS, AJAX (&#106avascript)Back end: - Ruby on Rails, MySql, PHPVersion control: - SubversionTalent needed:* Web designer(1) (OPEN) - Experience with HTML and CSS layouts is a plus. MUST be able to design a web 2.0 styled layout.* Programmers(1) (OPEN) - Experience with Ruby on Rails and/or Subversion is a plus.* Artists(1-2) (OPEN) - Since this is an online game, only 2D Artists are needed.* Game designers(1-2) (FILLED) - One designer needed to head the overall design process (i.e. world/character development, quest development, etc.).  NO programming experience necessary.Team structure:Me - Project lead/Head Programmer2 Designers1 Illustrator1 Concept artistWebsite:These are our development forums:http://gamedev.clevercougar.com Updated 4/20/09Contacts:Please feel free to PM, post below, email me (mgolds02@gmail.com) or visit our site listed above and post there.Additional Info:Timeline - I'd like to get into a development stage within the next few weeks with a beta release coming AT THE LATEST by the end of the year; ideally within 4-6 months.Feedback:Any feedback, good or bad, is welcome.Thanks.Update: - People familiar with the software development cycle, different software development methodologies (such as agile) as well as the concept of unit testing are HIGHLY encouraged to contact me.[Edited by - BarefootSanders on April 22, 2009 11:42:36 PM]
Quote:Original post by BarefootSanders However, what makes this project different is the use of new and upcoming web technologies, namely Ruby on Rails (ROR).Ok, but what about the consumer? Why should your player base care what technology you use? I thought people play games for graphics and gameplay.;  I might be interested. Ya might find this interestin':http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=228442601&blogId=479864964   ;Quote:Original post by DathgaleQuote:Original post by BarefootSanders However, what makes this project different is the use of new and upcoming web technologies, namely Ruby on Rails (ROR).Ok, but what about the consumer? Why should your player base care what technology you use? I thought people play games for graphics and gameplay.Ahh I should probably have clarified.  While ROR does not add anything in terms of graphics, it does help expedite the design and development processing allowing for more features to be added very quickly.  Also it allows for a more controlled development process leading to less bugs in the final project.  Also, another thing I should have specified (which I'll change in the above post) the web design/layout should be in web 2.0 style.  This will be discussed further with the web developer when one comes on board.Quote:Original post by jhypsyshahI might be interested. Ya might find this interestin':http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=228442601&blogId=479864964jhypsyshah sent you a PM.   ;  What genre of game is it, and what is going on in the game (e.g: is each player controlling a nation engaging in a conquest for supremacy?), or have neither of these been decided yet?   ;Quote:Original post by GarmGarfWhat genre of game is it, and what is going on in the game (e.g: is each player controlling a nation engaging in a conquest for supremacy?), or have neither of these been decided yet?That is to be decided from input from the game designers and the team as a whole.  The game could go many different ways.  I hope some enthusiastic designers can come on board and help develop the game world/environment.If you would like to contribute as a designer please PM me and we'll be in touch :)[Edited by - BarefootSanders on April 17, 2009 9:05:27 AM];  Just an update here.  We have taken on 1 game designer and 1 illustrator.  We are still in need of 2-3 more designers as well as a web designer.  If anyone is interested please feel free to email me.Thanks!   ;  Update: We have switched on our forums.  Check the original post for the link.We are still looking for another designer/writer as well as a web designer.Thanks!   ;  Sorry, but I don't think Ruby on Rails is new or even that good, to be honest. Few programmers I know of actually like Ruby.   ;Quote:Original post by ZukaSorry, but I don't think Ruby on Rails is new or even that good, to be honest. Few programmers I know of actually like Ruby.While that may be youe opinion, it really has no place in this thread.Since doing something like this in Ruby seems to be at least somewhat rare, you may consider doing a blog or some articles on how it is working out.  Of particular interest to me would be how well it scales up once you start adding in some more players.  Good luck!   