http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/forum/general-discussion Imaginitive Game Development en-US Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:30:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/search.php http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5884 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 03:23:14 +0000 jnghrthrt 5884@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>spam </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5879 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:33:55 +0000 beewyka 5879@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Ah, it HAS been a few years, and many things happened between visits, like me finding out about homestuck and waiting for the dang gigapause to end </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5864 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:29:00 +0000 tman140 5864@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Yeah, miss the community here... Ive been so caught up in other things lately, hoping some new games will reignite the forums to the blaze of activity it once was... Actually last night I was thinking about that stupid hard picture thing that earl had us try and figure out...</p> <p>There needs to be email updates for the forum (Hint Hint), might help us keep updated </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5863 Wed, 28 May 2014 17:00:13 +0000 iggypop521 5863@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I miss this place too...<br /> At least we have Ballads 2 on the horizon, that oughta bring back a spark of life. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5862 Sat, 24 May 2014 16:16:57 +0000 xXincognitoXx 5862@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Another year goes by. It's weird seeing that 10 months post and then the 4 years is even crazier. Felt a bit nostalgic and had to replay all the games :P </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5832 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:52:45 +0000 tman140 5832@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I try to check back here once a week... miss the old days though... :/ </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5825 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:43:57 +0000 spookspoon 5825@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I made a habit of visiting the forums almost every day the first years i was here, so i'll always be present. I just miss the liveliness that it had once. Now i'm just waiting for Steve or Jay to say something.. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5824 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:15:12 +0000 connah14 5824@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>hey xXincognitoXx </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/havent-been-here-for-a-while-now#post-5823 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:21:47 +0000 xXincognitoXx 5823@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>How's everyone doing? Wow, It's really been a couple years since I've visited the forums (considering I used to be obsessed with them when they first went up), i'm glad to see some familiar names here and there (talking to you Earl,Spookspoon,tman,dbm). </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/sons-of-butcher-dvd#post-5777 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:29:41 +0000 KatoPotato 5777@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I hope SoB gets on Spike TV! That would be wiggid. Since the audience are immature men and SoB is perfect for the station. :) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5745 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:37:08 +0000 tman140 5745@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I dual boot linux, (faster than windows), for codeing and stuff. Its awesome what you can do with a linux machine when you get into everything... just make sure you have windows if you need something. (or use Wine, but that doesn't always work). </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5744 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:33:13 +0000 spookspoon 5744@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Yeah I was thinking the same thing...</p> <p>Anybody owns a Linux? I'd like to have one. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5743 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:35:34 +0000 GREAT1 5743@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Guys this forum is like forgotten and we are only missing 17 posts 1000 just spam :D </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5741 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:08:10 +0000 tman140 5741@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Uhh... dont have my own website (as soon as I get a job next year I might set one up,<br /> and sometimes I use herosolomon as a username (not for dev, just because tman is taken).</p> <p>I really like the name BitFrost Design though. Might use that as like an official thing. </p> <p>I really am loving your advice about "backwards writing" as I refer to it now. Jay, I also found your advice really helpful! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5740 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:26:46 +0000 darkbluemullet 5740@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Ah, didn't mean to cause offense and glad none taken. I have never even attempted to make a game so my opinion is nothing more than that. I just assumed it was your first game, my bad. Do you have a website or anything or go under a different dev name? </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5739 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:21:48 +0000 tman140 5739@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>"It sounds like a big task considering it is your first game" - darkbluemullet</p> <p>Actually, it isn't my "first." I made some simple stuff (waves of enemies attacking), and a few apps for android. This will be my first game with an actual plot-line that will be publicly released. (also did some mods (now outdated) for Minecraft, but that's not a whole game is it)</p> <p>No offense taken, just felt like pointing it out, as I didn't explain fully. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5738 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:52:23 +0000 tman140 5738@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I'm writing in java. Thanks for the advice Jay. The arena mode will just be players dukeing it out online. I was trying to approach the story like you would normally write one for an English essay, but, after i finish up some competition stuff (I'm in SkillsUSA at my school), I will try your method darkblue. I have a few broad basics, so I will create some kind of flow chart and work it out. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5737 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:25:37 +0000 JayZiebarth 5737@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I always start with the character. What does he want in life? What is the fear that is holding him back from getting what he wants?<br /> That should be what your story is about. Create a character with some motivation and the story will unfold before your eyes. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5736 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:04:44 +0000 darkbluemullet 5736@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Well.... you need to decide if the story is to be humorous, sad, dark, bright or a mix. I would begin with a basic back story and then approach the story like you would with code design. Say for example that your top level design is "the monsters have invaded my land and kidnapped my bride-to-be. I must save her!". Then refine that: "I need the training to be able to defeat the monsters". Then refine even more. "The master will train me but only if I complete some quests for him". And so on. It sounds like a big task considering it is your first game, especially the arena mode. What language are you writing this in? </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5735 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:19:00 +0000 tman140 5735@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Kongregate pays you like 40% of ad rev on the page if its only on that page.<br /> I want the game to be like set in the "olden-days" (ie. black ages) There are other races of life on earth, and I know for sure that you are a "farm-hand bent on having an adventure" type character. As of right now I can't provide screenshots, as it is currently just a basic engine. Graphics wise, it is like this (bit.ly/x3O0LS), but the HUD will be a little more spread across the screen. </p> <p>As well, I would like to be able to also distribute via download, because I am putting in an "arena mode" where you can fight friends over LAN.</p> <p>I have been reading lots of books based around that time already, but thanks for the suggestion, I will look into him. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5734 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:08:36 +0000 darkbluemullet 5734@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>In terms of where to upload your game to on release, Steve and Jay will surely give you a few pointers. If it is really good, and I suggest selecting a few people to beta test it and give feedback to find out if it is, then you will want to get sponsorship for it. I'm no expert but if you upload your game to Kongregate then there is nothing to stop you uploading it elsewhere unless Kongregate pay you for the exclusivity. </p> <p>In terms of a story, I would get reading a lot of books! Only going on what you have given so far, I would suggest reading someone along the lines of Dean koontz or similar. What is the setting? What year is it? What weapons and what types of characters are there? Human, orc, etc?</p> <p> I would be happy to come up with some ideas for you to try out but I would need to know what type of look and feel you are going for.</p> <p> Do you have any screens shots or even better a prototype maybe? </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5733 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:18:14 +0000 tman140 5733@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Yeah, I know, and I have been working daily with friends (who are like my "code buddies") to storyboard over google docs. I was just wondering if anyone had a suggestion that the would like to see/love games with. I'm not trying to copy off of anyone. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5732 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:38:24 +0000 spookspoon 5732@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Well it depends on what kind of playstyle and implimented abilities you wanton your RPG. All of my ideas are used by me, but perhaps you should dedicate more time into creating a storyline, it doesn't just pop into your head. Also, try to gain some type of inspiration or something, to generate a rough idea, (example, all my ideas came to me when listening to music) after that, just sculpt that rouph idea, and turn it into something clearer and more detailed. </p> <p>If that's any useful, then good. If what you want is to just receive someone elses ideas, then I can't help you. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/hello-world#post-5731 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:03:00 +0000 tman140 5731@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>TLDR: Making a game, needs plot, no idea what to do with it afterwards.</p> <p>Whats up everyone!<br /> Wow, i haven't been on here in forever... school and coding got in the way...<br /> speaking of coding, I'm in the process of developing, in java, a 2D RPG/questing (8-bit zelda style) game. Currently i haven't actually created any of the storyline bits, just been working on the engine. </p> <p>Now, here is my problem... I know how to code, and i know how to sprite, but I am terrible at writing an actual plot. I'm open to any suggestions, and for any that I use, I will add you to the credits, and who knows, maybe even add you as a character.</p> <p>Also, once I finish the game, I have no idea of what to do with it. I don't really care about making any money (though it would be nice) I just want to get exposure, and to be able to say, remember that game, I made it. I dont know where to put it, as newgrounds isn't an option. I'm considering kongregate, but that would mean that i could only have the game there and "my own personal website" that I don't have.</p> <p>I would love to hear feedback from anyone,<br /> thanks,<br /> Tman140 </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5640 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:26:10 +0000 spookspoon 5640@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>communtity? I'm part of a community? ooh feels funny. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5639 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:36:16 +0000 jeltevl 5639@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>lol it did cost me around 10 minutes before i found the forum in the new layout. :) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5601 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:35:29 +0000 tman140 5601@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Lol dropbox... Im taking Computing in the modern world (leads into web design and AP Computers) Graphic Communications (i get to work on macs! and use printing presses!) And German 2 (Yes, im a freshman!) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5595 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:59:35 +0000 spookspoon 5595@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I am so jelly right now. My school offers no such thing, They barely taught us how to use dropbox. (not that its complicated to use) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5594 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:44:40 +0000 tman140 5594@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Haha! Ive got graphic Communications in school, so im learning how to use CS6! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/click-it/page/33#post-5593 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:06:30 +0000 spookspoon 5593@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>YES! I finally learned how to use photoshop! (version CS3) I've been wanting that for a while now. </p> <p>Guess that also means I'm going to have to semi do-over my reemus fannart... </p> <p>eh whatevs, gotta lot of time in my hands anyway. </p>