   Unique Idea - Storywriters/programmers/artists needed
Brief description:The basic game concept is to create game that runs a lot like a series on TV. Releasing "Episodes" on a regular basis (monthly at first and working to weekly if popular). Each Episode is the equivalent of a level in the game but details to the player a new part of the underlying story arc. Basically this concept is to turn a TV series storyline/script into a stage by stage fully interactive computer game.Each episode should provide approx 1hr worth of game play.In order for this concept to workout the key is a very deep and drawing storyline with strong character development to draw the player in.I would like to use a time travel mechanic so that the player can "travel back in time" from the latest episode to older episodes to replay the episode perhaps with greater knowledge/weaponry to unlock new items/story to get the full value out of each episode.The best part of this concept is that each episode can be created quickly and all team members can see their worked appreciated by players a lot quicker. The concept is in effect a project of mini-projects.Target aim:Retail target aim is sell this game episode by episode from its website.Compensation:Percentage of Revenue on a episode by episode basis.Technology:* Unity3DTalent needed:1 x Story Writer1 x Story Scripter1 x Lead Programmer1 x Programmer1 x Graphics Artist1 x Web DeveloperTeam structure:* Andrew Kruup - Project Manager.Contacts:andrewkruup@hotmail.comPrevious Work by Team:none.Feedback:ANYRemoved all-caps title. -- jpetrie[Edited by - jpetrie on August 6, 2010 10:54:37 AM]
  If you think that creating a game that works like a tv series is unique then you are seriously wrong, for instance Alan Wake, a brand new game, does this.   ;  This could be interesting, but you don't have a concept of what the game is at all, just a bunch of mechanics. A premise would be nice.Anyway, I'd be interested in being the "Graphics Artist" just for the experie   ;  I like the idea. May not be completely original, but has that ever stopped brands like Blizzard??? ;)I think taking scinimatics into the world of video games is always a key thing to do! However, what is most important is the story. I am pretty new to gamedev.net or any type of game related work. BUT I have been writing and playing games for my entire life... So I am no stranger to either. I would be very interested in helping you work on this project as a writer/script writer.If you're still offering, get back with me.   ;  hi all,I have intentionally left out a "concept" or genre specifics as I dont want to limit the creativity of the story writer. I personally would rather the game work around the story rather than the story work around the game, as the story is the most important feature.wikikiwi - thankyou for alerting me of this, however does alan wake allow for each and every episode to be downloaded individually? i have read it does allow for downloading of episodes but i does seem to have an "episode bundle" which is the game itself?, also does alan wake allow for travel back to previous episodes once a new episode has come out?imaginationac - that would be great to have you on board! - are you able to create concept art and 3D models?Thumbuster - Thanks for showing interest! At the moment what we really need is a document from you showing a very basic outlining of a story. ie Main character features, basic plot, example events, evil characters, potential endings etc, it doesnt matter how long or short but just for a ruff template which we will go deeper into once a story has been selected. If you have a few different ideas that would be even better.   ;  I've never done concept art before, but I can model, texture, and animate.   ;  Given that you have "no previous work" to show, what qualifies you to be project manager? Project manager isn't a job you do if you can't do anything else, it's a job you do if you actually have the skills and experience to make it happen.Frankly, the odds of you achieving your target aim are minimal at best, but if you actually want the slightest prospect of it, the most important thing you'll need - above programmers and artists - is an experienced project manager.   