   [MMO] Exist Team needs Concept Artist/Art Director
Team name:Exist Game Team - Team formed for this specific project.Project name:ExistBrief description:Exist is an upcoming PvP MMORPG based in a medieval kingdom. The game will evolve over a persistent storyline based on in-game events and community development. The community will mould and shape the games story(under the careful supervision of a team of a storyline masters) to provide an immersive and enjoyable multiplayer game.The game has only just been made live (online and looking for a team) and the lead designer has already started the main design document. The Design treatment will be made live when it has been reviewed - hopefully within the week. Defining Features include: Mounted Combat, community based questing, Player vs Player combat, huge group-based battles and more. Other than the previous features, the standard MMO rules will apply: Quests, Levelling, achievements, titles, character creation, etc.We hope to redefine the way MMO's are played - but that's a big target. For now we want to make an enjoyable game! Hopefully be 2010 Q4.Target aim:Free to Download, 30 day trial on release, subscripion based fees then apply (monthly). Following this project may be another project with higher incentives, based on success of this project. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Compensation:We are currently awaiting for our exact budget figure. New applicants that wish to be compensated will be. Salary is nagotiable.Technology:We are building most of our tools from scratch as our programming director has skilled. We will be using C++ or C#, we are awaiting our lead programmer's decision on this, and modelling will be done using a major COLLADA approved 3D software package. We are looking at the new Torque 3D engine as a potential engine. Talent needed:Organinc ModellerInterest Shown - Experienced in organic modelling and preferably texturing. Will be working with another static/object modeller.Programmer: C++ and/or C# experience required. Exact language is to be confirmed (based on our engine). Contact us to get information. We're currently leaning towards C# but C++ is still in the picture.Concept Artist - The Artist must be passionate about drawing and games in general, and have an increased interest in medieval and medieval fantasy drawing. No previous experience is neccesary but is preferred. Team structure:Lead Designer / Concept Artist - Aaron (aka AZA)Co-Designer - jmadrigalWriter - ChristopherArt Director: AvailableStatic/Object Modeller - Nick (aka Knickyx)Animator - jmadrigalOrganic Modeller - AvailableConcept Artist: Available.Lead Programmer - LexiProgrammer - FusionekoProgrammer - AvailableSound Artist - AvailableWebmaster: Mike (Mousie)Marketing/Advertising: Mike (Sabre) Website:www.existgame.com Website is still under some construction. Should be fully working though (Full forums + chat facilities)Contacts:Email the lead designer for applications and other info @ aaron@existgame.comPrevious Work by Team:Programming Director worked on Allegro.e and put together a game using it. Info available on request. Lead Designer has a history of small games - nothing commercial or interesting though, mainly made for experience purposes. 3D modellers work and art available on request.Additional Info:We are currently awaiting the final figure of our budget based on investments and other funding sources. For more info, contact us.Feedback:ANY[Edited by - SoftLogic on April 26, 2009 6:21:05 PM]
UpdateWe are also looking for a concept artist and an art director. If you're interested please let us know. Post above has been edited to include various new information and project changes.[Edited by - SoftLogic on April 26, 2009 6:00:33 PM];UpdateWe have filled a concept art and animator position, as well as taken on board a new writer, co-designer and some support staff. We are currently looking for an additional C++/C# programmer. Working for No/Lo Pay is a big bonus, but we can possibly compensate - actual figure will depend on our final budget which is being calculated ($10,000+USD)Get in contact if you'd like to help out.   