[R>Artist 3D] [R>Programmer] [R>Writer] Unpaid Looking to put together small team of beginner game developers.

Team "eh"

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Project:
- There is no definitive project name, or project yet even. I would like to base it off a semi famous reddit "joke". So there is some framework of an idea that can be worked off of. But, as I want to create a small team who will be learning with me, I would want to make sure everyone is comfortable with the idea first, or perhaps as we can brainstorm an all new idea together.

Developer:
- I just made "Team "eh". I have no previous works. I have done some nsfw 2d drawing before, and I am starting to learn blender and ren'py.

Looking for:
- I am looking to make small team of people who are beginners like myself, who are interested in making a game. If someone wants to focus on learning something specific that's cool, or if you want to be involved in a bit of everything that's also cool. So whether it be writing, coding, 3d modeling, or animation. I'd be interested in learning and working with you.

Employment Type:
- So unfortunately, I believe that the position will be unpaid, I don't have any experience in game creating and I'm not sure if the game is something that would be profitable, and I definitely do not have money to spend to hire people.

Work commitment:
- So this is going to be different for everyone involved. Personally, I am planning to contribute about 5-15 hours a week towards the project, maybe more, but I do have a full time job outside of this project. I would like to try to get to get the game done in about 8 - 12 months. Then again I know very little about game development, or managing a project like this, so the timeline for creating a game might be off, especially since if you are like me, you will be learning as we progress which might cause things to take a little longer than expected.

Preferred method of contact:
- Here on the forum for now, maybe reddit, though once a team is established I will be looking at a better option that works for everyone involved.

Job Description:
- I am looking for beginners who are looking to dip their feet into game design with me, The learning curve seems steep, I'm looking at you blender, almost insurmountable. So I am looking for people who are interested in climbing up that curve with me by just actually doing it. The idea is to create an efficient workflow, and some type of "tutorial" for each other as we learn the different aspects of the development.

Additional comments:
The idea is to create an efficient workflow, and some type of "tutorial" for each other as we learn the different aspects of the development. Like for blender for instance, a guideline for naming objects so that they are easier to find in a team environment. Or for ren'py if you want to implement a type of feature, the type of code necessary and what considerations to make to make it easier to implement. If everyone contributes what they learn effectively I think the learning time should be decreased by a bit, and will have a good reference for the future. Plus, we get to apply what we learn in a "useful" way, and have "accountability" buddies.

To be honest, I have played a few adult VN, and there has been some really good ones, some had some really good renders, some had compelling stories, and others tried cool mechanics to change up the VN format. However I don't think the full potential of VN as a game medium as been reached yet. Through working on a game I hope to come to a better understanding of the limitations of the VN format and what it can be pushed to do.




The link to the discord sever, Ambir is managing it, along with myself.
 
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Xpressive

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Same like you I wanted to do make game. But funnily enough the most I can do i render good graphics as I do have a resonably good enough PC a i9/300/64GB Ra, but no expreience or maoney to soend on assets. Trying to learn Blender but it is going extremely slow as I do have a full time job with some study time needed to mainain an accredtion. Let me know how you plan to do this as I am little free after April as I need to get over with atleast the last part I mentioned and I am interested too but cant actually spend too much time.
 

Physical Cicada

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I'd also be interested in this. I started a few games/projects on my own, but I tend to abandon them after just a few weeks.
I'd love to work with a team on something, even just a minimum viable product.
 

SirSpitz

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Writer here...

I have one game under my belt that can be found in F95 and did a plot for another game found on other websites. I'm not looking for money at this point, just something fun to work on. And yes, I do have a few ideas that might make for a game people would want to play.
 

Abibliboop

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I would like to base it off a semi famous reddit "joke".
What is the concept of the joke you are wanting to base it around? I know you said you are in early stages of spitballing the concept, but not knowing the starting point makes it a little harder to grab people that might also be interested or tigger a unique idea from it.
 

Team "eh"

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What is the concept of the joke you are wanting to base it around? I know you said you are in early stages of spitballing the concept, but not knowing the starting point makes it a little harder to grab people that might also be interested or tigger a unique idea from it.
That's fair, I wanted to base it off the guy who had two broken arms and needed to people to "help" him. Figured the situations arising from that should be humourous.
 
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Team "eh"

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Jan 24, 2022
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Writer here...

I have one game under my belt that can be found in F95 and did a plot for another game found on other websites. I'm not looking for money at this point, just something fun to work on. And yes, I do have a few ideas that might make for a game people would want to play.
Awesome, anywhere that you'd prefer to communicate, or any questions?
 

Team "eh"

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Jan 24, 2022
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I'd also be interested in this. I started a few games/projects on my own, but I tend to abandon them after just a few weeks.
I'd love to work with a team on something, even just a minimum viable product.
Anything in particular that you enjoyed working on, or would you like to participate in all aspects? Anything that you don't want to do? Lastly, do you have a preferred method of contact, or suggestions for group chat location?
 

Team "eh"

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Same like you I wanted to do make game. But funnily enough the most I can do i render good graphics as I do have a resonably good enough PC a i9/300/64GB Ra, but no expreience or maoney to soend on assets. Trying to learn Blender but it is going extremely slow as I do have a full time job with some study time needed to mainain an accredtion. Let me know how you plan to do this as I am little free after April as I need to get over with atleast the last part I mentioned and I am interested too but cant actually spend too much time.
Right now I'm just in the process of finding people, once there is a a group with a decent variety of interests in the process, I'd probably break it down into stages in a sense. It would make sense to me to start with the writing of story everyone wants to make, and the characters. Since that will impact how the characters are designed. Once the characters, and the beginning of the story has been set, then who ever wants to work on 3d could get started on modeling. While modeling is happening, the middle and ending of the story can be written. At the same time that the group decides what the story is going to be, a decision will be made as to what features the game will have, like if it will have choices that will have multiple branches, or if it will have free roam. So that way whoever is interested in coding will start that once the story has been outlined. Hopefully, by knowing what is wanted in advance, it will prevent having to backtracking in the code. Ideally, the people working on the coding and 3d modeling want to/ are able to condense what they learned into a document of best practices/shortcuts/processes for the rest of us to read, to be able to get us upto speed quicker if we want to help/ learn those areas as well so everyone can be involved.
 

Physical Cicada

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suggestions for group chat location?
I think Discord is the easiest option, it works well for exchanging ideas and assets, it's free, and virtually everyone has an account.

Anything in particular that you enjoyed working on, or would you like to participate in all aspects? Anything that you don't want to do?
I mostly worked (and enjoyed working on) the code/gameplay part, and I'd also be ok with helping on the writing.
 

Team "eh"

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I think Discord is the easiest option, it works well for exchanging ideas and assets, it's free, and virtually everyone has an account.
Calling me a nobody? Jk, I'll setup an account after work today for myself and see about making a group there. It'll definitely make communication a lot easier. If you want send me your username in a dm or something that way when I make it, I'll add you.
 

SirSpitz

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Awesome, anywhere that you'd prefer to communicate, or any questions?
Your letter has sparked a lot of interest in others... maybe someone has yet to see the string so for now here.... I have a DISCORD account.. but if you can marshal a team before you start production, we can use F95 to all throw in our 2 cents

I don't have any questions...

But I like the idea of working on something fantastic fiction in the relm of a lot of comedy. The best thing is for getting a crew is finding out what are our No-no topics
 

SirSpitz

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I think Discord is the easiest option, it works well for exchanging ideas and assets, it's free, and virtually everyone has an account.


I mostly worked (and enjoyed working on) the code/gameplay part, and I'd also be ok with helping on the writing.
What code work do you specialize in if I may ask?
 

SirSpitz

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Same like you I wanted to do make game. But funnily enough the most I can do i render good graphics as I do have a resonably good enough PC a i9/300/64GB Ra, but no expreience or maoney to soend on assets. Trying to learn Blender but it is going extremely slow as I do have a full time job with some study time needed to mainain an accredtion. Let me know how you plan to do this as I am little free after April as I need to get over with atleast the last part I mentioned and I am interested too but cant actually spend too much time.
Any samples? I'd love to see your work.
 

SirSpitz

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....Looks like there is a possible start of a team

Coder/writer
writer
artist

It would be good to have a few backups and others to share the load. One thing I would like to try is sharing my writing talents. Though I would think it a bad idea having too many chefs in the more technical but having a lead artist and lead coder working with others to get the best product isn't a bad strategy
 

Ambir

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Does this team accept people who aren't exactly beginner?

If so, I'd be down to participate.

I am formally trained as a project manager, I can write decently, I can code pretty much anything you need if we use renpy and python, and lately, I have also started doing my own art (albeit, using koikatsu, but it's a start imo)

Best way to contact me is to add me on discord (Ambir#1048)
Don't know how much time I can dedicate to this project, but it sounds fun.
 

Secret09

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I would be interested to join your team as a Contributing Writer, I read that your basing it on a guy who has 2 broken arms, if your aim is about a semi or handicapped guy, as a orthopedic weak left leg guy, I can relay to some funny experiences of mine so I think a guy with crutches has a better impact on the story, maybe a dark one wherein nobody knows he kills his enemies in the shadows
 

Team "eh"

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The best thing is for getting a crew is finding out what are our No-no topics
I agree, personally I draw the line at anything that would be illegal to make, or anything bodily fluid related, other that I think am I pretty open minded. The only other thing is I wouldn't be interested in making is a furry game, just because I don't know enough about it to do it justice since its not something I'm into, also the characters seem like they would be difficult to model.

I figured it'd be easier to figure out no-no topics based around the crew who wants to join to be in, and try to accommodate everyone involved who wants to be there. You are right that some people might not be comfortable making a game with certain elements, so maybe since the game is just for learning, it will be a bit more on the vanilla side to appeal to the most amount of people.
 

Team "eh"

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Does this team accept people who aren't exactly beginner?
Yeah, I think having someone with experience would be beneficial, especially with project lead experience. I just didn't want anyone with experience to feel frustrated working with beginners, since what might seem like an easy problem for someone with experience might be difficult for someone just starting out, which is the only reason why it says beginners. I think it'd be a good starting point for the team, once there is one, for you to share your "do's and don'ts" of game dev.