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[stevesan]

If you are more 2d guy
If it's your first game
If you have few technical skills
If your brain is like some dry potato
If you miss some precise ideas about the key points of the game
If you haven't a team and want to do this on your own

Do an MMORPG

Combine Braid with WoW. Instant hit.

Seriously though, if you're just starting out (sounds like you are), just make a Mario clone or something. Like Strider? Make a Strider clone. A small one. Maybe just one level. Or half a level. Don't worry about being original - why waste your originality on your first (shitty) games anyway? You need experience.

Do you have a 2D art portfolio? I'm a programmer/designer and I've got some small project ideas that could use an artist. See my portfolio so far: http://pupilgame.wordpress.com/other-games/

[desadoc]

A turn based rpg focused on playable characters and a large roster. They would be really simple tough, just a portrait and a creative/fun skill/spell/ability.

The player would progress through the game by assembling a team that allows him to beat the final boss.

[eigenbom]

Bunch of simple game ideas here: http://www.squidi.net/three/index.php

[baconman]

I still wish I knew where Squidi gets that awesome tile/sprite work from. they seem so kickass, and so flexible. It's the kind of stuff I'd like my own graphic work to be more like.

[Cobralad]

Seriously though, if you're just starting out (sounds like you are), just make a Mario clone or something. Like Strider? Make a Strider clone. A small one. Maybe just one level. Or half a level. Don't worry about being original - why waste your originality on your first (shitty) games anyway? You need experience.


Do you have a 2D art portfolio? I'm a programmer/designer and I've got some small project ideas that could use an artist. See my portfolio so far: http://pupilgame.wordpress.com/other-games/

If you

Seriously though, if you're just starting out (sounds like you are), just make a Mario clone or something. Like Strider? Make a Strider clone. A small one. Maybe just one level. Or half a level. Don't worry about being original - why waste your originality on your first (shitty) games anyway? You need experience.

Do you have a 2D art portfolio? I'm a programmer/designer and I've got some small project ideas that could use an artist. See my portfolio so far: http://pupilgame.wordpress.com/other-games/

I wanted to make Strider clone earlier
I'd really like yo work with someone, but I got problems being online, which makes all work and feedback very difficult.

[zovirl]

Internet made me feel like dry potato

This makes me laugh.


On topic, don't worry about game ideas, Peter Molydeux has you covered: http://molydeux.tumblr.com/

[baconman]

Well, start with the Strider clone. If other ideas or influences pop up, test them out - that's what'll make your stuff unique. It'd be a great thing to see, too; not enough good Striders, Ninja Gaidens, or RunSabers out there.

[farmer]

Make a zelda style action rpg, but instead of playing link you play the fairy and have to keep link alive, aid him etc.

[eigenbom]

Make a zelda style action rpg, but instead of playing link you play the fairy and have to keep link alive, aid him etc.

DungeonMinder.

The game about being a small invisible fairy tasked with keeping an adventurer alive. Accompany the heroic '@' as he explores the dungeon! Watch as he stupidly picks fights with monsters far stronger than him! Subtly influence the resulting brawl to keep him alive long enough to reach the stairs! Don't ever expect to be thanked for your good plans and hard work.

[farmer]

Make a zelda style action rpg, but instead of playing link you play the fairy and have to keep link alive, aid him etc.

DungeonMinder.

The game about being a small invisible fairy tasked with keeping an adventurer alive. Accompany the heroic '@' as he explores the dungeon! Watch as he stupidly picks fights with monsters far stronger than him! Subtly influence the resulting brawl to keep him alive long enough to reach the stairs! Don't ever expect to be thanked for your good plans and hard work.

Oh nice! Where did you find this?


.. oh nvm I see that this was a 7DRL.

[Tumetsu]

I still wish I knew where Squidi gets that awesome tile/sprite work from. they seem so kickass, and so flexible. It's the kind of stuff I'd like my own graphic work to be more like.

AFAIK he makes them himself.