   Gakushi Online: 7/25 Update with Screenshot
Team name: OkashiiProject name: Gakushi OnlineBrief description: The game that we are working on is called Gakushi Online, which translates to Musician Online. The game is basically a twist to online RPG's where the game is based on music instead of fighting. Basically you start off as an aspiring musician and choose what job class you want to be. The job classes are the different instruments that are in bands.(guitar, bass, vocals, drums, etc.) They will eventually join bands as they become better and play in live concerts and sign contracts with companies. If you have any other questions on the gameplay, then just ask and we will answer accordingly.Target aim:The game will be freeware at first and have a pay real money for special items system but depending on how succesful the game is, it will either stay that way or become pay to play.Compensation:Any money earned from this game will be split accordingly between team members and of course your work will be creditted. If pay is really an issue, then something can be negotiated.Technology:For the art in this game, the characters will be in 2D while the environment and backgrounds will be 3D (maya&3dsmax). As for programming, it will most likely be in C++.Talent needed:Here is a list of team members we need.-2D spriters/pixel artists-3D modellers (3ds max and/or Maya)-Concept Artists-Coders (Preferably C++)-Music Artists (includes composers and sound effect artists)Team structure:Right now the team is just me, the character sprite artist,our project manager/coder, a couple concept artist, a 3D artist, and a sound artist. For details, check our website.Website:okashii.wordpress.comTemporary Update siteContacts:AIM: dyuarukoseiemail: philipcho2000@yahoo.comMSN: dyuaru@hotmail.comAdditional Info:Here are some basic character sprites that I have done. Of course, they are still in development and not even close to being done. The detailed shading won't be done until some basic models have been done, so dont worry about the sprites fitting in with the 3D environments.Update: New mockup screenshots below[Edited by - dyuaru on July 28, 2006 4:45:47 AM]
  Well, if you need someone to do music, I'd probably be interested in providing some works for your project.  If you'd like, check out my thread, or my music page, and get in touch with me by PM or email if you are interested.   ;  PM sent. Also here are some things that I did not include in the post above but would like to point out. The game's music scene will probably revolve around the japanese music scene but of course will not be limited to it. The environment of the game will either be set in Japan or a fictional country similar to Japan. If Skitch Studio joins the team then we probably wont be needing another music artist for a while. Mainly we need coders and 3D artists.[Edited by - dyuaru on July 4, 2006 1:13:17 PM];Quote:Original post by dyuaruIf Skitch Studio joins the team then we probably wont be needing another music artist for a while. Mainly we need to coders and 3D artists.Granted, if someone would want to add some assistance in regards to either the music or (more importantly) sound design, they should feel free to get in touch regarding these areas.Again, I wish the best of luck in this project progressing as I offer my assistance. :)   ;  Thank you Skitch Studio.I don't think I explained much in detail of what each position that we need to fill would need to do so here are some extra details for those considering taking up a job.3D artist: Mainly the 3D aspects of the game will be the environment and objects. So basically the 3D artists would be working on the environment models and objects.Coders: Right now we have some coders who are going to be coding the engine but we need as many people as we can get. Also coders who can work on the online aspects of coding will be needed since the game will be online. Concept Artists: The job of concept artists will be to draw sketches to help the artists get a better view of what they need to create. The things needed to be drawn are the environment/world, the clothing, and characters.Sound Artists: Sound artists will need to work on the background music of the game and maybe even work on some tracks for NPC Bands. The sound artists may also have the job of creating the sound effects for the instruments in the game and also have the responsible of coming up with different instrument patterns.If anyone has any more questions about the game or the jobs then feel free to ask.   ;  The team has now been updated. Here is a small blog site that we are going to be using for updates on the game.http://okashii.wordpress.com/We are still looking for team members so if you wish to join then please contact me. Currently, one of the coders and I are working on a small character demo which will include walking in four directions, guitar animation, and a basic version of the instrument playing system.   ;  Here are some updates with the 3D environments. So far our modeller has created a couple basic 3D buildings for presentation purposes. We have also created a small mockup to show a basic idea of the game, but its nothing close to the look we have in plan for the final release as there still needs to be much done such as perspective and shading.Currently, we are looking for more coders to help us with the game as we are short on coders.[Edited by - dyuaru on July 25, 2006 8:31:47 PM];  Interesting concept. Good luck with that, and keep us updated from time to time. It's a rather refreshing take on a well-worn genre.   ;  Sure thing, and yeah one of our main goals is to create a new subcategory to the genre of online RPG games which have, over the years, become incredibly similar to each other in concept and story. I'm not saying that there are no new features or interesting stories to online RPGs these days, I'm just saying that alot of the ones I've seen in development have really boring storylines that look and sound almost exactly like other games that I've seen.Our target audience is basically, anyone who likes music, which although I don't have the statistics to back up this statement but in my opinion, almost everyone listens to some sort of music. This game is just for anyone who wants to know what it is like to be a musician and live that kind of life. Just a twist to the usual destroy all evil theme.I'll remember to keep you guys updated and perhaps start a devlog here. And again, we are in dire need of coders, so if anyone is interested in this project, then please contact me.-Dyuaru   ;  Looks Interisting, i shall assist you :)   