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Being Creative => Collaborations => Topic started by: farik on May 28, 2009, 16:22:35

Title: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: farik on May 28, 2009, 16:22:35

Well, I finally started to learn GM on my own, and I've put together the basics for a game. I won't say much about it, except that it's coming along slowly. I'm just learning as I go, so it's taking awhile. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get a hold of CPW and talk about this in awhile, so I don't know if this is still a collaboration. However, the bottom screen is actually taken from the game! That's what I call progress.

If anyone is interested in testing a playable version, or just helping out, please holler at me. I'll holler back.

Title: Re: lets make something
Post by: Dataflashsabot on May 28, 2009, 16:47:41

This is a typical situation a prospective game designer/maker finds themselves in. The sad thing is that ideas, no matter how good, are ten a penny and people with programming knowledge aren't usually willing to work on someone else's ideas, especially if they don't have a track record. Having said that, there are many free and relatively easy to use game creators: AGS, MMF2, Game Maker, Construct to name a few. I'd recommend trying out Construct, following a tutorial (there are video ones!) and seeing where that takes you. Don't give up, and good luck!

EDIT: If you wanna discuss game dev a bit more, feel free to chat to me about it on IRC ;)

Title: Re: lets make something
Post by: farik on May 28, 2009, 18:07:42

i figured this topic would end up here... anyway, ive been looking at gamemaker. its confusing. at the same time i havent put a lot of effort into figuring it out. in the tutorials ive looked at, i cant seem to find any descriptions of what ive got in mind, so its a little frustrating i guess.

Title: Re: lets make something
Post by: CPW on May 29, 2009, 01:21:29

I'm gonna need to know your ideas to see if I'm interested (judging by your levels I will be). I have a little MMF2 experience.

Title: Re: lets make something
Post by: farik on May 29, 2009, 02:07:05

Quote from: CPW on May 29, 2009, 01:21:29

I'm gonna need to know your ideas to see if I'm interested (judging by your levels I will be). I have a little MMF2 experience.

cool! give me a couple days to get it all straightened out in my head and maybe do a mock up, then i'll send you something.  :)

Title: Re: lets make something
Post by: farik on May 29, 2009, 22:50:23

yes, im a jerk for bumping this, but look! youll see in the 1st post what im thinking about (kind of)

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat?
Post by: Dataflashsabot on May 29, 2009, 23:14:53

Hm. A kind of rhythm action game? Interesting idea (and strange graphics style :P ).

Hope you find someone to make it with you!

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat?
Post by: Kasran on May 30, 2009, 00:08:17

...those graphics are epic. XD
I'm making a rhythm game myself right now; it's rather different from what this looks like, but I dunno, I might be able to help. :3

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: koromi on June 03, 2009, 09:57:01

let me guess: you must save the pot plant by successfully performing a rain dance to water it. and half of you is outside.

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Purple Pineapple on June 03, 2009, 17:14:24

Wow. That's exactly what it looks like.

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: farik on June 03, 2009, 17:54:58

what makes you think its a pot plant? i dont think it looks like one. anyway, you're close

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Mr. Monkey on June 04, 2009, 02:18:50

You make the plant in the mug grow by sweating on it, right? :P

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Evil on June 04, 2009, 03:55:28

nasty...

It looks like a clover

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Purple Pineapple on June 04, 2009, 06:26:13

Looks like two leaves and a bud.

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Salmoneous on June 04, 2009, 15:58:14

Quote from: CPW on May 29, 2009, 01:21:29

I'm gonna need to know your ideas to see if I'm interested

*Custom tracks
*changing speed
*2 player head-to-head (You got served!)

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: farik on June 04, 2009, 21:34:49

Quote from: Salmoneous on June 04, 2009, 15:58:14

Quote from: CPW on May 29, 2009, 01:21:29

I'm gonna need to know your ideas to see if I'm interested

*Custom tracks
*changing speed
*2 player head-to-head (You got served!)

oh shoo', that fool just up and brrrrought it!

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)

yes, the idea is that custom tracks would be user-generated in the level while playing during a challenge or recording. changing speeds is also incorporated. i hadn't thought od two peeps though. hmm. also, i havent been able to get in touch with CPW this week so, who knows?

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Joho The Hobo on June 04, 2009, 23:12:51

I love the graphics of the mock screen, and I love rhythm-action games in general, so I'll be keeping an eye on this. Hope it comes to fruition :)

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: farik on June 16, 2009, 19:48:54

well i've been working on this when i get the chance. i updated the first post with an actual screen from the game too. :)

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: Purple Pineapple on June 16, 2009, 21:02:01

Wierd.

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: Kasran on June 18, 2009, 13:59:28

O.o;

I am suddenly very interested in beta testing.

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: farik on June 18, 2009, 15:06:48

ill put up a beta in a week or two and let you know :)

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: StaticRomantic on June 29, 2009, 22:15:06

I'm kind curious to what inspired this concept.  :huh: (Make the giant black guy dance so his sweat can water your plants?)
Looks good though. I like the graphics. Its very unique, and I'm betting the finished product would be great. Keep it up.
Oh and you can pretty much always get in touch with CPW over the ol' IRC. At least around 5:00 Pacific Time.

Also, I'd like to test  :^^:

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *new (mock) screen*
Post by: Purple Pineapple on June 29, 2009, 22:39:08

Quote from: Mr. Monkey on June 04, 2009, 02:18:50

You make the plant in the mug grow by sweating on it, right? :P

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: Didriking on June 30, 2009, 10:24:38

Holler holler, and stuff  :crazy:

This looks really interesting. I've wanted to make a game in GM for a long while, But I'm no good at it... oh well :p

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: farik on July 02, 2009, 05:42:02

i'll do some more work on it, try get to a point where i've made some more progress before i upload a new demo. glad yall's interested.

i dont know where the idea came from. i was sleeping and i woke up and just had this idea. my girlfriend was in colorado for the week, so maybe passing those hours by my lonesome in the cabin had something to do with it?  :whoa:

Title: Re: Make 'Em Sweat! *Actual Screens Added*
Post by: Salmoneous on July 06, 2009, 16:10:30

I would love to test it! Holler!