RAT - 2004-2008

[tygerbug]

I am looking to start a project ... maybe I'm crazy and stupid, because I'm offering something unusual here ... characters and a script in search of a programmer ...

But it can't hurt to ask, so here goes.

I'm usually a filmmaker, and artist. I made games for fun with Click & Create, which became IMSI Multimedia Fusion, and got very good at it, but that was years ago.

Like most of you, I'm an old-school Lucasarts obsessive. I discovered AGS a few years ago and was startled by its awesomeness.

I even did a quick demo of a game which was a sequel to a movie of mine, "Excaliburger." This demo is quick and nothing interesting - just one room and a funny conversation with an NPC.

http://orangecow.org/1media/ags/spanky/spanky.zip

I did a few other demos - I was helping out on a Sam & Max sequel before it went under - and did animation for a game based on my comic strip, The Sugarhigh Crusade, which ran for 5 years in the USC newspaper and won a few awards.


The Sugarhigh Crusade.

I wanted to create the next Sam & Max, y'know, take some really strong, funny cartoon characters and just write and riff a really funny story around them.

Problem is, I'm a Mac man. I have been for quite a few years now, and in doing so I gave up stuff like Click & Create and AGS.

So I never went through with a demo even.

But I would kill to see some of my characters translated into videogame form.

At the moment, I'm working on an animated pilot called The Chosen Ones ...



It's about a bunch of twentysomething slackers (a girl, two guys, an alien and a robot) who have to save the world from alien attack.



I won't clutter this up with pictures, but here are some character drawings - clicky.

http://orangecow.org/chosengrandpa/rex.jpg
http://orangecow.org/chosengrandpa/rowenanewsm.jpg
http://orangecow.org/chosengrandpa/jefferson2.jpg
http://orangecow.org/chosengrandpa/lionel.jpg

The double-length pilot script is here - it covers the first two episodes and is an hour long.
http://orangecow.org/1ocp/Chosen%20Ones%20Pilot.rtf



What would really interest me would be to work on an adventure game loosely based on this pilot script. Something cheeky, eccentric and funny where you control a different one of the main characters at different times - a sort of DOTT scenario (I always took the Sophia option in FoA).

   A huge amount of artwork has been done of these characters of course, since it's a TV pilot in progress, and oddly, the pilot and the game have similar requirements in terms of artwork and writing - could be done at the same time.

    So basically, if you're interested in this idea, I'm offering it to any programmer who can run with it - I'll do the sprite art and the script (especially for branching dialogue), and you and the team can just have fun with the concept and make a game of it as you see fit.

   An odd way to make a game, but it will obviously be much more cinematic, and more of a living cartoon, than any game would be otherwise ... very DOTT.

    tygerbug @ yahoo.com is my email address.

[cjhrules]

I am looking for for someone to do the music and sound for our Indiana Jones game.

The music/sound should be last crusade/foa -style

To apply send mail to contact@indylc2.com, aswell as an sound/music sample that you have done, if you want to join our team.

[Kinoko]

Well, although Gift of Aldora has a long way to go, and I have so little time to work on anything personal... I would like to make a start on Cirque de Zale 2. I did the first game all on my own, and I'm happy I did that because it was a learning experience. However, that learning experience has taught me that to pull of the sequel the way I want, I'm going to need to share the jobs around. I'm not a music maker, and I'm not a background artist, among other things.

So, what I'm after, and there's no hurry because I won't be deciding anything in the next couple of days, is:

- A Background artist
- Someone to write the music

That's it for now, I think. I think I can handle the story, programming, sprites, animation, etc... might possibly be needing an animator, if not. Dunno.

But, if anyone's interested, please feel free to show me your stuff ^_^

For the record, being that it still is a Monkey Island/etc tribute, I'll be looking at doing this game in a higher resolution (340x400 perhaps), and it'll be longer and just spiffier all-round.

[Desmond]

I'm looking for a story editor!

I don't need someone right away -- I'd like to have a finished script ready to go before I seek feedback, but I don't want to try the C&C forum where the script could become "widely public."

Any assistance, from taking the story in new directions to simply tweaking dialog and looking for plot holes, would be appreciated!

Full credit, but no pay, unfortunately.   

[biothlebop]

Project has been on hold, due to lack of time. If and when I manage to get it going again, I'll edit this.

[Steel Drummer]

I have a (short but sweet) game called 2010: World of Chaos. I am releasing two separate games, one with talkie, and one without talkie. I have completed the game and I need some people to be voices. If anyone wants to do any voices (they can do as many as they want) email me at jttobin@rapidnet.net and send me some lines (just say for your line "I'm going to be in the game 2010" and put in the email as the subject "2010 game"):
DAVID SMITH 
This is the main character. Anyone can be him, unless their own voice hasn't changed, or if they have an annoying voice. Oh, and no girls playing this guy 
TYSON (robot)
This is the secondary character. Preferably a robotic sounding voice, but any will do.
THUGS
There are three thugs in an alleyway. One should be a German accent, and the other two should have ney york accents.
POLICE CHIEF
New York accent.
AL FAHAR-SHAMRA
The leader of the terrorist in 2010. Iraqi accent, or British accent.
SECONDARY TERRORIST
Iraqi accent.
AIRPORT MAN
Regular voice.
TOUGH SHOP OWNER
Heavy New York accent.
OLD MAN IN NEW ZEALAND
AUstralian or New Zealander accent, preferably played by an old person.
MECHANIC IN NEW ZEALAND
I picture this voice to sound like Moose from the Archie comics. Duh, I dunno Anyone can do this voice.
INFORMANT
Tough guy voice.
COMPUTER IN SPACE
There's a part where they are about to go in a space station. Computerized-sounding.
GUARD
Just a small part. Rough voice, stormtrooper-ey.
   

[buloght]

Hi

I am working on The Family Treasure 2 and need help with one thing:

lineart

Someone who can design and draw the bgs in 320x200 black on white, I'll do the clean up and the colouring. Style is cartoony. I have the basic bg design of course, but I need someone who do the actual game lineart and make it interesting and add detail of things that might fit (i suck at that).

The game is about 3 acts, roughly 30 bgs. I have done the first few backgrounds myself, but I'm having troubling doing lineart for the more detailed bgs with only my mouse  And I want it too look good haha.

If someone is interested please PM me

[Andail]

Hello!
Looking for team members for a relatively secret project that is just about to launch.
The project is a fairly extensive one, so only read any further if you are willing to spend a lot of time and efforts.

What I'm looking for:

Assistant background artist
You will work pretty much like I do, build up backgrounds either from scratch or from concept sketches. You will be able to emulate my style and will send me a work sample to prove this. You will also help me improve my backgrounds and provide c&c.

Assistant sprite artist, animator
The same applies here; I work hard in this area too, so you will be able to work from my designs.

Assistant writer
The plot is already largely written (there is a design document of around 7 pages) but you need to help me work out puzzles and dialogues. You must be very fluent in English, and have a talent for epic story telling.

I have already begun drawing backgrounds and sprites, and all major plot elements are worked out, so it's just for you to jump into production.

If you have sample material, please attach it to your PM when you apply.

[Mordalles]

im taking a break from my big project (signature) to enter the MAGS.

i need about 5-8 midi songs.

so if any musicians has some time, and are willing to help, could you please pm me. ill give you the themes of the locations. 

[The Hero]

artist required for a new game. must know how to make backgrounds and characters in vga.
email brandentobin@shaw.ca if intrested or send me a pm
thank you.
EDIT I need a artistÃ,  its vga/ Gk style art  or better. More info here
http://www.afterglow.adakist.com/Games.htm

[tim]

im looking for a programer my for a game im working on im a very compatent artist so if u like what u see let me now i can be found at thepicbox@hotmail.co.uk 
this is a screen grab from the game http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/timsgame1.jpg

[KristjanMan]

I need music for my game!!!

check this thread http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=25953.0

[timlump]

Would anyone be interested in making Survival- my zombie game an online ags co-op games just curious

[avalanche_5874]

I am currently working on an AGS game about the hit television show "24" starring Kiefer Sutherland. Here are some of the details:

Note: If you watch "24", this game takes place between seasons 3 & 4

Story: President John Keeler authorizes a CTU squad lead by Jack Bauer to enter Bandar Abbas, Iran in order to capture and interrogate the religious leader of Hezbollah, Hakim Fawwaz. After a successful attempt, Jack Bauer soon learns of an upcoming terrorist attack being implemented by the leader of Hamas, Rafik Dahwar. Dahwar has gathered a group of faithful insurgents to help take control of the government building, in Los Angeles, that houses the President. But CTU thwarts this attempt, and the President is able to be snuck into an underground bunker by the Secret Service. Now Dahwar is sitting on about a hundred hostages and is making demands. He also has a man trying to break into the President's bunker. CTU sends in Jack Bauer to infiltrate the government compound and take out the terrorists before the President is put into extreme danger. But this is just the start of a very long day...

I plan on making a very complex game. It will cover a 24 hour period as does the show. There will be many cutscenes showcasing the government subplots. You will play as Jack Bauer and some others which include: Skip McMahon, a CTU field agent that I have created, Chloe O'Brian (only as part of high-tech computer mini-games), and others. The majority of the time, you are Jack Bauer. The cutscenes usually will feature cool dramatic effects like a full-motion video of Bauer shooting a terrorist in the head. Other cutscenes will focus on the government, mostly on the Vice President's executive decisions, since the President can't carry out his duties underground.

There are two major villains in the game:

Rafik Dahwar: He is the religious leader of Hamas.
&
Ivan Yakov: A former Russian soldier who plots a chemical attack.

I will be featuring many characters:

Jack Bauer, Irene Kennedy (CTU director), Curtis Manning (from Season 4), Tony Clark (a CTU demolition expert), Jordan Rostein (a CTU demolition expert), Charlie Wicker (an expert sniper), Skip McMahon (a CTU field agent), Kathy Jennings (a CTU computer analyst), Marcus Dumond (a CTU analyst/hacker), Edgar Stiles (from Season 4), Chloe O'Brian (from Season 3 & 4), Hakim Fawwaz (terrorist), Rafik Dahwar (terrorist), Sadek Danawi (one of Dahwar's henchmen), Bakkir Aswan (one of Dahwar's henchmen), Tawfiq Haddad (one of Dahwar's henchmen), Ahmad Fawzi (one of Dahwar's henchmen), Siraj Shareef (one of Dahwar's henchmen), Ivan Yakov (Russian terrorist), Nika Sashenka (Yakov's recruit), John Keeler (president), Ellen Morton (secret service agent), Russ Piper (DNC chairman), Valerie Jones (Keeler's Chief of Staff), Aaron Pierce (secret service detail leader), Charles Logan (vice president), Dallas King (Logan's Chief of Staff), Marge Tutwiler (Attorney General), Alex Tracy (Secret Service director), Bill Schwartz (NSA director), Ben Fine (Mossad colonel), Sally Burke (President's secretary), Mike Novick (Logan's Chief of Staff). Harrison Flood (General), Sid Slater (rogue mercenary), Anna Rielly (FOX correspondent to the President), Stone Alexander (ABC correspondent to the President), Milt Adams (former Secret Service agent), Sheila Dunn (ABC TV reporter), Tony Almeida (imprisoned), David Palmer (former President), Kim Bauer (Jack's daughter), Coy Zalack (communications expert)

A LOT OF PEOPLE, LIKE I SAID. MOST OF THESE HAVE LITTLE PARTS THOUGH

I need help with creating character sprites for these characters. Some animations (walking, mostly) for the major characters like Jack Bauer. I need some scripting help. Some of the elements of the game, like shooting a gun, isn't known to the average game creator. Animations for pulling out a gun, shaking hands with a NPC. I also need help with some great backgrounds (like for CTU, government building, bunker, streets of Los Angeles (don't actually have to be LA streets, but urban streets), some other backgrounds)

I know this is a lot to ask for, but it's necessary for the greatest possible game. If ANYBODY can help, it would be appreciated.

If interested: avalanche_5874@hotmail.com

[Steel Drummer]

I am making a fantasy game called the Forest, and needed some help with it. The storyline for the game is pretty long and is too long to tell here. If you are interested in working on this game (in story development, backgrounds, music, puzzles) then PM me. Or, if you want to know the storyline, PM me.

[MYKAYEL]

I need some help with a game that I hope someday will be one of the greatest games made with AGS. I allready have a storyline but I dont want to reaveal it yet. I just need someone who can draw good character sprites. Please help me by sending one sample of a character made by you. (a simple walk animation from infront of the character and from one side will be enough)

[PineApple-Inc.-HT]

Greetings to all you!

Since many people are asking more and more I need to modify something.

I'm not the casual member of this forum, I'm actually a present representative of the internet company PineApple Incorporated -- HT.

Me and my friend, co-President of the company, are in developing of a new cool full-length game (I hope so) called "Sybilla's Adventures".

The plot. A girl named Sybilla wants to become a pop-star. So she needs a producer. But she's very ugly and that's why all this becomes a quest for her. Then she reveals information that her producer is an evil demon who wants to run the Earth into simple and silly pop. So she needs to destroy him.

The game will be full of humor and irony, so the plot won't be too serious (compare with "Space Quest").

The problem is very simple. We have all we need, except only one thing. We have scriptwriters, we have all the humorists, we have all possible soft connected with computer. But we don't have any graphics. Our aquaintance, Alex, drawed us EGO, but that's all we have.

People ask me, what kind of graphics I need. They say they work in different styles. Simple! Send me an e-mail, I will tell you about one room, you will draw it and then I'll see if you're suitable to our work.

'Course you'll ask why should you do this work. It's simple. Since nobody receives money for his single job, the best prize for our helpers will be membership in our company and of course copyright.

We also will type your Name as one of the creators of the game.

If you're interested in this promised cooperation, send your reply as soon as possible either to

kmudisco@mail.ru

or to

AHB05@mail.ru

Waiting for your message!

[PineApple-Inc.-HT]

Since many people ask me what is all this, I'd like to admit something.

1) The plot.

A young girl named Sybilla wants to become a pop-star. But she's very ugly and needs a good producer. So she finds him and becomes a singer. Then she reveals that her producer is an evil demon who wants to run the Earth into the silly pop. And she needs to kill him.

2) What style are we searching for? Simple. Write me PM or send a letter on e-mail, I will tell you what to draw, you'll draw it and I'll make some conclusions whether you're suitable to us.

3) About links. Since our company is VERY-VERY young, we don't have a website, but in two month, I suppose, we'll make it up.

[PineApple-Inc.-HT]

Since many people ask me what is all this, I'd like to admit something.

1) The plot.

A young girl named Sybilla wants to become a pop-star. But she's very ugly and needs a good producer. So she finds him and becomes a singer. Then she reveals that her producer is an evil demon who wants to run the Earth into the silly pop. And she needs to kill him.

2) What style are we searching for? Simple. Write me PM or send a letter on e-mail, I will tell you what to draw, you'll draw it and I'll make some conclusions whether you're suitable to us.

3) About links. Since our company is VERY-VERY young, we don't have a website, but in two month, I suppose, we'll make it up.

[Dan+Andrew+Sasha]

Hi there!

I'm currently working over a new (first) game.

I can do all the work myself except graphics. If you can help me, or want to know more information, please PM me as soon as possible.

I'll be waiting for your PM's!!!