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" ScrotieMcB wrote: [...] During same walk, I've come up with a seriously strong idea for an online-only RTS/MOBA game (by which I mean hybrid, sort of like Warcraft 3). Not going to share it here (it'd probably just get stolen) but I'll just say it adds a lot of depth to stealth and recon, increases risk/reward of naked aggression, and makes diplomacy important and engaging. Lorewise it would draw heavily on the Crusades, the Inquisition, and the occult, treading between the darkest truths of historical realism and the fantasy of "deals with the devil" made real. I've been thinking about it for a while and believe at the least it would fill a particular "I like this genre but I'm a thinking man" niche, kind of like Natural Selection 2 does with FPS. I've actually tried the indie game thing before and all that came of it was tons of wasted time with people who didn't really know what they were doing. As a game designer, where would I find a good programming team? Or do I just try to sell the idea to a more established studio, and if so how would that work? Is it smarter to start small on a game I give less of a fuck about to build some kind of resume? Lots of research to do, and given my priorities essentially no time to do it. Glad to hear that you are gaining more perspective. :-) As for your game design questions, I can heartly recommend this FAQ done by an industry professional: http://www.sloperama.com/advice.html Don't get disheartened too much around it, thou. I can imagine many things have changed in the biz with modern publishing methods. The FAQ however throws up some questions you might want to think about. If you want more resources from an amateur game developer, let me know. :-) Last edited by Nightmare90#4217 on Dec 6, 2013, 1:10:25 AM	Posted by Nightmare90#4217 on Dec 6, 2013, 1:09:53 AM Quote this Post
Gotta absorb all that stuff first. To include economical methods of experimentation to confirm said hypotheses, since I'm a systems guy and thus I don't work well with faith. When Stephen Colbert was killed by HYDRA's Project Insight in 2014, the comedy world lost a hero. Since his life model decoy isn't up to the task, please do not mistake my performance as political discussion. I'm just doing what Steve would have wanted.	Posted by ScrotieMcB#2697 on Dec 6, 2013, 1:24:32 AM Quote this Post
" CharanJaydemyr wrote: I am unspeakably angry that no one told me about this. He'll be fine, he is a smart guy.	Posted by Nightmare90#4217 on Dec 20, 2013, 8:01:12 PM Quote this Post
" Nightmare90 wrote: " CharanJaydemyr wrote: I am unspeakably angry that no one told me about this. He'll be fine, he is a smart guy. +1 Plus what's this bullshit about his post spam stopping? Motherfucker must be on his Android all day. When Stephen Colbert was killed by HYDRA's Project Insight in 2014, the comedy world lost a hero. Since his life model decoy isn't up to the task, please do not mistake my performance as political discussion. I'm just doing what Steve would have wanted. Last edited by ScrotieMcB#2697 on Dec 21, 2013, 12:23:22 AM	Posted by ScrotieMcB#2697 on Dec 21, 2013, 12:16:46 AM Quote this Post
+1 to generating passive revenue streams. Get paid for your value, not your time. While I don't know you personally, I know part of you casually from these forums. That part of you tells me you belong in game design, that you could produce something of real value there. But it seems you've already beaten me to the punch. Just remember, I was the first to say it (a while ago): I'd play a game designed by Scrotie. Personal I'd "back" you, even just a dollar for my name in the credits, but I'm seriously worried about paying my bills next month. As in, right now, I can't. But it's the thought that counts, right? >.> Devolving Wilds Land “T, Sacrifice Devolving Wilds: Search your library for a basic land card and reveal it. Then shuffle your library.” Last edited by CanHasPants#3515 on Dec 21, 2013, 1:26:41 AM	Posted by CanHasPants#3515 on Dec 21, 2013, 1:26:14 AM Quote this Post
From what I've seen you're an intelligent and highly capable person Scrotie. I have no doubt you'll find success in the future, even if you may be down on your luck right now. If you have time on your hands I have a couple book suggestions that really helped me get through rough patches, let me know. Want to Fix the Economy, Bad Loot, Trade and Legacy PvP? pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/548056 Open Letter to Qarl on Crafting Value pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/805434 Biggest Problem with Mapping: Inconsistent Risk to Reward pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/612507 Last edited by Veta321#3815 on Dec 21, 2013, 1:31:06 AM	Posted by Veta321#3815 on Dec 21, 2013, 1:28:20 AM Quote this Post