Game Creation Log - B.S.

RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
Hey Everyone,
Tonight I'm going to start a project that I think will become really great so I would like to log my progress as Photics does. Now, "B.S." is an acronym of the game title which I will not reveal until the game is submitted. And NO, the "BS" is not standing for Bull ****. In fact it has nothing to do with anything wrong. This game will be a 2D birds eye view of a game that I played (& most kids) when I was around 7. It was mostly a game for boys, & if designed right, It will be a sure hit!
Now here's the catch, I have an amazing idea that I can develop, but I have ABSOLUTELY NO ART SKILLS. I really need an artist that can fully help me with this project. If you are interested please email me at matthewredler@gmail.com
I'm feeling like I should make a really good game. I think it's important to show the community what I'm difficulties are & my progress. Also possibly teaching about GS throughout the way!
This app (if done correctly) will definitely be a hit on the app store worldwide. After taking several hours starring at the top 100 app's screenshots, descriptions, title, & price; I noticed some things. 99% of these apps have no ads & all of these apps DO NOT have a title menu in the screenshots & something VERY important. The F'n Title! I want every one to realize: ALMOST IF NOT ALL TOP APPS IN THE APP STORE INCLUDE A ADJECTIVE FOLLOWED BY A SUBJECT IN THE TITLE.
Think about it:
-Angry Birds
-Tiny Wings
-Doodle God
-Fruit Ninja
-Doodle Jump
-Air Penguin
-Fat Booth
-ETC.

I could go on forever.

B.S. Musts:
-NO F'N ADDS!
-$0.99 (To price your app $0.99 is a big deal, most apps are $0.99, so it MUST be the same quality as a (2D) Xbox Game to compete with others
-Top Quality Screenshots (Screenshots will be taken 4 times a day, you only get 5. GET THE BEST.
-Device Compatibility: MAC, if B.S. ran on iOS devices there would be hundreds of marks every time you play.
***I DO NOT WANT JOYSTICK SO MAC IS A MUST
-Almost no loading times (There will be no physics if not needed!)
-Memory, my goal is under 20MB
-GAMECENTER TO THE MAX!
-Eventually Multiplayer
-FaceBook Integrated
-In App Purchases for new designs of your player
-MARKETING!: This game will stay in the waiting for release for about 1-2 months, getting reviews & teaser trailers out to the public

So, with all this together tomorrow I will start the 1st progress report of B.S.

Thank You,
Matt
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  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Can anyone really artistic help me with this?

    Matt
  • DreamLabDreamLab Member Posts: 2,127
    you might want to post your price range
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Well, I'm willing to pay up to around $275 tops. I may not need that much. Please email me for more information.
    matthewredler@gmail.com

    Matt

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  • AsymptoteellAsymptoteell Member Posts: 1,362
    I have a feeling this post will always make me grin.
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Asymptoteell said:
    I have a feeling this post will always make me grin.

    Haha, the artist part or the entire post in general?

    Matt
  • AsymptoteellAsymptoteell Member Posts: 1,362
    NextGenEntertainment said:
    Haha, the artist part or the entire post in general?

    Matt

    The title.
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Asymptoteell said:
    The title.

    Haha I was hoping for that ;)
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    tshirtbooth said:
    i dont understand this part

    "Device Compatibility: MAC, if B.S. ran on iOS devices there would be hundreds of marks every time you play."

    So you want to target the mac app store? not ios devices?

    Yes exactly Tshirtbooth, the game would either run through mouse or touch. But the game would rely on constantly swiping your finger throughout the screen causing many marks. With the mouse it's good to go :) Plus, I'm sure I will get a lot more publicity on the Mac App Store
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    tshirtbooth said:
    you missed my question :)

    Got it no worries ;)
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    B.S. relys on CONSTANT movement of touch or mouse. The constant swiping will make the screen look like crap, which will cause several bad reviews. So I'm focusing on mouse, plus its easier to control :)

    Matt
  • AsymptoteellAsymptoteell Member Posts: 1,362
    the screen won't get streaky (like a drunk guy at a tailgate) if that's what you mean.
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    you're absolutely right about 1. And 2, I will find the ones that do & make it work :)

    Tshirtbooth please email me, I want to tell you about the game & why it NEEDS to be for Mac

    Matt
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Asymptoteell said:
    the screen won't get streaky (like a drunk guy at a tailgate) if that's what you mean.

    Why do you say that? My phone gets streaky ALL THE TIME (iPhone 4), same with my iPad 1
  • jonmulcahyjonmulcahy Member, Sous Chef Posts: 10,408
    NextGenEntertainment said:
    Why do you say that? My phone gets streaky ALL THE TIME (iPhone 4), same with my iPad 1

    Buy a good screen protector.
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    Wash your hands hehe

    Sorry but Not doing a game for iPhone because of the screen getting dirty is the stupidest thing I've ever heard
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Today, an idea hit me. I was thinking, how can I optimize BS for iPad? It would be a better market that way. I sort of negotiated with my last decision. I WILL use joystick controls for iPad version. The joystick WILL NOT control the player or enemy. The joystick will control a computer mouse, the position of the mouse is what causes diversity in BS. In fact, I think this will come out great.

    CONTROLS - When the virtually mouse flows near the player it acts as a magnet & pulls the player toward the mouse. As long as the mouse is always within a relevant distance to the player.

    GAME PURPOSE - The point of BS is to
    Continuously drive yourself into your opponent causing the enemy to "die" (when the game is released you will know it's not actually "die") while simaltaneously gaining power ups making you stronger & facing harder opponents along the journey.

    Matt
  • DreamLabDreamLab Member Posts: 2,127
    Is there any way you can change the name to something else? haha. I can't take "BS" seriously everytime I read this. haha
  • simo103simo103 Member, PRO Posts: 1,331
    DreamLab said:
    Is there any way you can change the name to something else? haha. I can't take "BS" seriously everytime I read this. haha

    How about "The App formerly known as BS"! Worked for Prince (for a while). ;D
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Bump.
  • DreamLabDreamLab Member Posts: 2,127
    NextGenEntertainment said:
    Bump.

    why are you bumping the thread? lol. its not like its a question
    hahah
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Hey everyone, I have a question for you. Do you think it's better to do the mouse control on the iPad that i was talking about OR using a joystick in general (which defeats the purpose of BS) OR complete touch. Which might somewhat cover the player?

    Matt
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    5/9/11 Progress Report

    Well everyone, today was a day to relax & chill with the idea :) Actually, all day I've been doing projects for people :) But I was sitting on my MacBook Pro today, when I realized one thing... PROJECT B.S. IS GOING TO BE A KICK A** GAME!

    I played the original game today, to get some feels and all the ideas kept hitting me :) These will be released as soon as I can get a quote from my artists on this project.

    I HAVE A NEW GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT - COMPLETELY MADE ON MAC OSX LION ;)

    Enjoy Your Days,
    Matt

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  • JamwithnoJamwithno Member Posts: 312
    That is like the best idea ever. The only thing that I dont like is that......... It's not my idea. LOL
    I stink at art too so I have my dad help me. He is a creative designer so he has to be creative so I get him to help me for the stuff that I want done.
  • jonmulcahyjonmulcahy Member, Sous Chef Posts: 10,408
    Right niw it seems no actual Work has been done on the game, have you started working on it yet? my current game was a bunch of square blocks for the first two months
  • kapserkapser Member Posts: 458
    I don't know what's the game about, but I think the finger would probably emulate a mouse way better than a joystick. Yes screen will get dirty but that's what the device is built for; touching the screen.

    I don't think I'm a good enough artist to offer my help. I think it would be easier to find someone to work with if you make it ipad than mac.

    That adjective title is a nice observation. I'm trying to find a good name for my game so I'll keep that in mind :)
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Hey Everyone,
    Just wanted to release more information about B.S. itself.
    B.S. is a top action game.
    The concept of my game is this:
    There are two tires, each with a set RPM. Use your finger or mouse (haven't decided yet) as a magnet to pull these tires to and from each other. Use your finger to make your "tire" smash into the other, you want to get your opposing "tire" at 0 RPM. There are power ups floating on the screen. To award yourself these powerups, you must use your magnets to push or pull your tire into these power ups.
    NOW REMEMBER - During all this time, you are being chased by a genious mechamism ;)

    The game stadiums will be such things as open forests, arenas, mazes, etc.
  • DreamLabDreamLab Member Posts: 2,127
    how come you don't just reserve the name and tell everyone what it is?
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Sorry everyone, I have the name reserved, but trust me when I say this. Giving out the name, is giving out the complete idea. When I get further into the project I will release the name, promise ;)

    Matt
  • JamwithnoJamwithno Member Posts: 312
    BTW that is a great idea and about the whole it going to get your screen dirty and people don't like that my iPad screen is dirty right now and I don't clean it till you can't see what your doing so it no that big of a deal.
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    alright, thank you ;)
    I'll keep that in mind.
    Matt
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