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[John Sandoval]

Sounds awesome! 

This sounds awesome. I expect it will soon devolve from friendly survival to a brutal battle of deception and betrayal.

Thanks you guys!

Here's a fun little thing I whipped up; probably won't be in the game though:



I'm still trying to decide what I want the aesthetic of the game to be. Something clean and streamlined with good colors... but I want to avoid 'cutesy' as much as possible.

                                                           
For the scale of the project, pixel art is a must. I simply can't crank out quality high resolution assets and code netplay/gameplay, while simultaneously working out game flow all within a month (not to mention I need to find someone to help me write music).

[ThePortalGuru]

Is this

Is this a game about hobos.

Please tell me this is a game about hobos.

[John Sandoval]

That would be admittedly pretty fucking hilarious (if perhaps incredibly insensitive), but no.

EDIT:
Actually, if I have enough time, I could make that into a graphical mod... but in the time limit that I have, it's pretty unfeasible. Besides, I suck at drawing gritty urban environments.
EDIT2:
The more I think about that idea...
EDIT3:
Maybe when I have enough time, I'll make that idea into a total game mod... it's almost too good to pass up. It's not quite the atmosphere I want for my entry, but it's pretty funny regardless. Oh, the shenanigans I could get into...

[pgil]

(not to mention I need to find someone to help me write music).

I'd be interested in doing some music once the project gets going. Not sure what kind of style you're looking for, but here are some examples of my stuff:

http://8bc.org/music/pgil/Stop+Me+%28MilkyTracker%29/
http://8bc.org/music/pgil/What+Bird+Technology+Has+Done+for+You/
http://8bc.org/music/pgil/Stay+Awake/

[John Sandoval]

Love your stuff! I'll definitely keep you in mind.


 

[John Sandoval]

Spent the last two hours working on the framework for this game. I've got red boxes walkin' around everywhere, using a heavily modded platforming code that was originally based on Matt Thorson's Grandma_Engine (thanks again for making that Mr. Thorson, it helped me a lot when I first started devving). Right now, it's two players on one laptop, so I've implemented a customizable control scheme for the two players (currently editable via .ini file), as well as basic splitscreen.

Getting stuff done feels damn good. While I'm off to lunch, I'll look into my networking options; that seems to be the trickiest bit for me to deal with right now.

[MaloEspada]

The idea reminds me of Battle Royale, or something along those lines.

Finish this shit, man.

[John Sandoval]

Finish this shit, man.

Oh, I plan on it. I've even started up a development schedule to keep me on task. 

[Sos]

This is ubercool, I want to make you a music!

pick me pick me!!!

[John Sandoval]

This is ubercool, I want to make you a music!

pick me pick me!!!

Thanks! Heh, I was about to ask you for samples, but then I noticed your sig. Checking out your stuff now.

[Chubysnow]

GG (GC=Good competition?)

Im rooting for this game, even though I haven't seen much.

[Melly]

I'm hoping the random musician walking around are up for making tracks for several games, cause I'll want some too.

[Sos]

I'm hoping the random musician walking around are up for making tracks for several games, cause I'll want some too.

Be my guest!

Checking out your stuff now.

So, am I any good for this?

[Reiss]

Oh man, this sounds neat, and your art (even if it's just placeholder) is lovely. Looking forward to playing this.

[John Sandoval]

So, am I any good for this?

There might be a track or two for you later down the road  .

Oh man, this sounds neat, and your art (even if it's just placeholder) is lovely. Looking forward to playing this.

GG (GC=Good competition?)

Im rooting for this game, even though I haven't seen much.

Thanks a bunch you guys! Really.  You're doing wonders for my poor self esteem.