A new idea (?): AGS-made TV series

[remixor]

I don't think it should be Reality.  If it was, the bar would probably be Scid's and Scid's already has a bartender.  Besides which, RON already has its own multitude of inhabitants and to suddently add whole ton more characters to the mix might be a bit much.

[Quintaros]

No, no, CJ is the bartender and he's like the nicest most understanding guy ever.  Someone else should summon Helm and Cleks in times of idiocy.

I don't think Helm really needs to be summoned.  He's more like a Deus ex Machina that just knows when he is needed.  Still I think the whole AGS community as a sitcom is a little egotistical.  

[shbaz]

Blender is great, but hard to use if you're used to other programs. I use it because it's free, and that reason only. A new version was recently released addressing some of the long-standing lacks in it, but I haven't had a chance to get used to the new interface yet, so I've still been using an older version. It saves in VRML, DXF, and Videoscape formats as well as it's own "blend" format though, so scenes may be transferrable from one application to another. If you're used to something else, you'll probably hate Blender.

I don't think it's egotistical to make a sitcom about your own community. I think it's a fun idea. The idea of bringing in newbies to get their asses kicked is just pure genius. They could do stupid stuff, like sit on the couch that is reserved for moderators, then the whole bar gets quiet, and someone says, "So, you must be new around here. You haven't filled out the membership form, and you don't know the rules, so we might let you off easy.. this time."

[remixor]

I don't think Helm really needs to be summoned.  He's more like a Deus ex Machina

Ah, yes.  Definitely better.

Still I think the whole AGS community as a sitcom is a little egotistical.  

I don't know, it's not as if we'd be showing it to anyone else who would actually care.  I don't think anyone saw the AGS Shows or the Robert Redford games as being egotistical.

[Quintaros]

Well I'd still definitely take a look.  Its just an initial reservation.

[Pet Terry]

I can be a scared guy somewhere on the background

[remixor]

And I'll be the guy who shows up and kills people!  I mean, there's already a sprite for it!


No?  Ok, fine.

[TerranRich]

I love it! I would LOVE to provide my own voice (obviously) and the way I'm portrayed...brilliant!

I think this idea is awesome all-around. If you guys want, I can give the bar scene a shot in 3D, so you can see how it'd look. In 3D, you can have many different angles, and I think there should also be brief close-ups once in awhile when someone's talking, especially when they're saying something important. Whaddaya say?

[remixor]

Oh yeah, and since Rich brings it up:  If for some reason I actually WOULD be placed into this show (which I'd love, but I can't imagine why it would happen), I'd certainly be quite willing to provide my own voice.  It'd be a lot of fun.

[veryweirdguy]

I think Roger should be involved somehow, like another bartender or something...

Also, I think that most of the regular AGS forumers (or IRCers) should at least get a mention, y'know, like Alky here gets a couple of lines every so often for example.

Also, big events on the forums (eg. a forum member leaving) could also happen in the show, y'see.

And I think we'd have to make fun of Kikme in at least ONE episode  

[LordHart]

I was gonna have Kikme as the owner of a rival bar that nobody ever goes to. Oh and Alkaline is definately going to be in it. Since he was the host of the AGTV talk show, he can continue that role, but coming into Blue Cup after the show, talking about how it went.

Anyway, I think I have some stuff now for the script. I'll write a small one up tonight, and post it here tomorrow. It'll be in the form of a movie script, and most likely PDF file or also a plain text one.

If anyone would need help with understanding the terms in the script, just ask and I'll write down some info about what everything is.

Oh yeah, and for the bar in 3D, you should cel-shade it so that it has a 2D style feel to it.

[TerranRich]

Ooh! We have to include kikme!

And Roger should be the seemingly lowlife janitor that really has some nuggets of wisdom for everybody. He should even talk/act like IRC's Roger as well.

[LGM]

Do I have to be annoying? C'mon.. I'm really not that annoying, am I?

C'mon guys.. Really?

c'mon!

[remixor]

"Roger, gimme a brewski!"

"remixor: huh?"

"Uh... Roger beer"

"remixor: maybe later..."

"Ok, ok, um... Roger pour drink"

"* roger has quit IRC (quit: EOF)"

"Damnit!"

[|Alky|]

I was gonna have Kikme as the owner of a rival bar that nobody ever goes to. Oh and Alkaline is definately going to be in it. Since he was the host of the AGTV talk show, he can continue that role, but coming into Blue Cup after the show, talking about how it went.

I guess I better continue the damn TV show, then... ^_^
But I was looking into ways to make it voice acted, and to use a new animation style (mine sucked..). I'll wait until somebody tries to make a character for this, and see how it looks. To be honest, I see no real reason to do a seperate set of characters for each show, so I might try and take some of yours if that's okay. But I'm still wary of 3d, and I think 2d traces of backgrounds, with 2d characters would be better..

[LordHart]

Does anyone have anyplace that I can upload the first draft of the script to. It's an RTF file, which can be opened with Wordpad.

Cast for pilot includes: terranRICH, m0ds, CJ, Rodekill, Alkaline, LGM, Yufster, Phil and also two roles for terranRICH's girlfriend who leaves him and a guy who throws him out of the office where he works, but that one will probably be cut from the final draft.

The way I had it in my head was that there were ten seats at the bar. 2 on the left side, 6 in front and then 2 on the right side, and then CJ behind the bar.  Now, marking them from 1 to 10, left to right, I have the seating arrangements at the moment as:

1- ??
2- terranRICH
3- Alkaline
4- remixor
5- ??
6- Helm
7- Rodekill
8- Scummbuddy
9- m0ds
10- ??

I don't know who will go in 1, 5 or 10 at the moment, so if anyone wants those seats, just ask and I'll put you there.

[Scummbuddy]

Wow, I'm number 8. I'm flattered to be put on.  I was going to try my hand at copying the style of the previously added characters in this post, and I think I can produce something very similar for myself.  I'll repost after my soccer game.

[Czar]

i just remembered.
Hey guys, does this this remind you of something

[LordHart]

Wow, I'm number 8.

Well, you were one of the first I thought about putting in. You weren't introduced in the first episode though, but hopefully if this goes onto be an actual series you, along with others that I plan to make regulars are introduced in the second episode.

[Matt Brown]

can I have a seat?

haha, yeah Czar, I was thinking the same thing