   Looking for a game artist partner
  Hi,I'm an indie game developer (http://www.koonsolo.com) looking to partner up with a skilled game artist. I've been programming games for 15 years as hobby and profession. The last game I made was 'Mystic Mine' (http://www.mysticmine.com), which I did entirely by myself in my spare time. I'm pleased with the programming and game design, but as you can see the graphics are not of professional quality (but still pretty good for 'programmer art' ;)). Therefore I want to work with a skilled artist on my next game (which will also be done in my spare time, and possibly in yours). Unfortunately I don't have the skills to create a visually amazing, immersive game world, so this is where you come in.I'm offering 50% of the game's revenue, with an advance royalty payment of $500 once the game is completed (so you know you don't end up with 50% of $0 ;)). But everything can be talked over of course (milestone payments etc.)Basically you have to be good at the things that I'm not good at :), so our work will be split up as follows: * I'm in charge for the programming and game design/mechanic (and possibly sound/music) * You're in charge of the graphics and immersive game world (and possibly sound/music)Of course you also want to know what kind of game we're going to make: * Makes use of those impossible 'Escher' levels like in Mystic Mine (but gameplay will be completely different, I already have ideas). * We try to compete on differentiation: innovative game, non-violent, unique style, ... . A game you haven't played before. * Game that people enjoy and want to pay for. * Small 2D game that we know we can complete. * Big enough so it has more to offer than online flash games. * More details when you contact me. My personal taste: * I don't like RPG's... too much dialogue and repetition (kill monster/buy item/kill monster/...). * I don't like difficult/complex puzzle games. * I like action games, simple puzzles, adventures ... . * Turn your brain off an enjoy the adrenaline pumping fun. * Get lost in an amazing world that you like to explore. * Personal favorites: Dune II, Leisure Suit Larry, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, Doom, Warcraft, Command & Conquer, Tomb Raider, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Half Life, GTA series.Let's create one hell of a game! Mail me at koen@koonsolo.com.More info on me: * About Koonsolo: http://www.koonsolo.com/about.php * My Portfolio: http://dewitters.koonsolo.com/projects.html
  your proposal seems very interesting and appealing.ButI have to say I am not likeing the fact thata) you are asking for an artist and a composer because you want sound from this artist and 2d graphics from them as well, which are two completely different things that should be done by people who can specialize in both.b) lack of explanation for game design, no real substance to your idea of a game to create.c) No examples of work required for the artist to mimmick or create something similar to in order to find a better artist.  What type of 3d work? What type of sprite work? top down? side scroller? anyway, it just seems to me you need to elaborate a whole bunch more on what exactly you are looking for, because to me it seems like you are misrepresenting you post title.   ;Quote:Original post by boomerfreak1a) you are asking for an artist and a composer because you want sound from this artist and 2d graphics from them as well, which are two completely different things that should be done by people who can specialize in both.I've put 'possibly' sound/music there. For my previous game I handled the music and sound (bought and integrated them), and got great feedback on them in the reviews. So I can handle this. I've put 'possibly' there because if the artist also knows how to handle this, we can split up the work. So the project doesn't need a dedicated sound effects guy or composer, we can just buy it off the shelve.Quote:b) lack of explanation for game design, no real substance to your idea of a game to create.I don't want to reveal my detailed game design on the internet just yet. If you contact me we can discuss this in more detail.Quote:c) No examples of work required for the artist to mimmick or create something similar to in order to find a better artist.  What type of 3d work? What type of sprite work? top down? side scroller?Like I said the game will use the same Escher levels like in 'Mystic Mine', so it's going to be isometric 2D graphics, but can be prerendered 3D. I'm not looking for a freelance artist that needs to mimmick a style or has to do what I tell him to do. I'm looking for an artist who has his own style and helps define the graphical part of the game and immersion of the game world. Therefore I use the word 'partner', because he's in total control of his part of the game. I want a true collaboration.Quote:anyway, it just seems to me you need to elaborate a whole bunch more on what exactly you are looking for, because to me it seems like you are misrepresenting you post title.If you want to know more feel free to contact me (koen@koonsolo.com) and we can discuss all the details, or ask here in the forum.