darkSpyro

It's been some time since I first posted about this. I have the feeling that no one has done anything to help make this fangame, and I would like to get started on it.

Original thread. (Maybe this could be moved out of the fanfic section? For some reason, I don't think it belongs there. I wonder why. >.>)

I would also like to hear what people would like to see in this fangame.

Your game looks AMAZING! If only it were part of a new Spyro trilogy...

I've got some ideas about it, I just need more people to help with it...

I MIGHT be able to help with voice acting, should you need any. I say 'might' because I don't have a microphone to record my voice yet.

Meh, I imagine that we would need voice acting.

I might also be able to help with character design or story...

Okay then, but it would be helpful if all those who decide to help join the site. XP

Okay, I'll go on and join. Bear in mind I have a busy schedule, so I can't help 24/7, but I will devote what time I can.

Who can help 24/7? XP Everyone needs to take a break sometime.

Since it is a webs domain, I've already been signed up for it apparently. I am MagnetaMistressOfMagnetism.

Okay then. XP

Do you need me to draw anybody? I should be able to do that at least for now. But I can't post any pictures until the scanner's fixed.

Well, xx chloebabez did draw Zithdaitoh... And the other two characters I want to have in the fangame are Aithodith and Deltaneth...

Can you describe one for me? I'm getting better at drawing Dragons and I love to do so. I just add an anime flair though.

The characters' descriptions are on the site.

I have printed the picture of the Silver Dragon as well as the extra details for Aithodith. I will begin working on him tonight.

Alright then.

Meh, I also have ideas for the final boss which should make it rather unique. XP

Okay.

Do you wanna know anything about the final boss at the moment?

Sure. Should I go on the site?

Well, we can use the Spoiler BBCode here, but sure, if you want to.

Whichever works for you.

Meh, why don't we just use PMs? We can do it either on this site or on the game site.

Okay. Maybe we can PM here.

Compose new PM, perhaps? XP

I will.

Alright then.

And, I would also like to know what people would like to see in this fangame...

Maybe flying...

Well, of course. XP

Also, if anyone here can program, we need a programmer....

Yeah.

Also, I'm open to new character ideas.

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Also, if anyone here can program, we need a programmer....

I can, but last I checked the langauge that was to be used was Java, which I hate. That and working with 3D Graphics is a bit beyond me at this time (sorting out how it is done is on my to do list).

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Also, if anyone here can program, we need a programmer....

I can, but last I checked the langauge that was to be used was Java, which I hate. That and working with 3D Graphics is a bit beyond me at this time (sorting out how it is done is on my to do list).

Our current programmer is unavailable at the moment, maybe we could change the language to be used...

I will let you know when I am both able and ready to help. A bit much to do at the moment, and I would like to finish some of my own projects up first (like various libraries for things that would be used in such a game).

Alright then.

Note:
I am building the level editor for the game. There are two tasks that, while I can do them, I strongly suspect that there are people better MUCH suited to do them out there. They are: parsing & compiling scripts (from what I know about the plans so far, scripts will have a place in this game) and building the user interface.

While the parts of the editor I create will be in C++, any decent programming langauge (not Java or something like that) should be able to interface with it (either by linking object files* into the excutable or by dynamic linking to a dll). If you think you may what to to either of these, contact me and we will discuss this matter in greater detail.

*While it would normally be possible in many cases, my compiler is old and does not use a current object file format. Possibly later in the project, as I plan to get a new one after the C++09 standard is released and the compiler I am thinking of getting supports it fully.

Okay, apparently we're going to need more modelers. If anyone wants to help, it's greatly appreciated.

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Okay, apparently we're going to need more modelers. If anyone wants to help, it's greatly appreciated.

Speaking of models, it would be good if the modeler(s) would let me know what file format(s) they are using. The same goes for people working on any 2D art and/or sound/music, though in their case letting me know soon is less important.

(order of importance from most to least: 3D files, 2D art, and sound)

Update on the editor:
I will be dividing it up into several applications, rather than all in one. The first two will be a compiler for scripts and a editor for dialogs.

If anyone cares to help with the compiler (see earlier post for more) please contact me by the forth; otherwise the langauge for the scripts will be really simple like assembly (which is bad for those that will be writing scripts).

I have finished most of what needs to be done on the dialog editor that will have nothing to do with the interface; however no one has come forward to make the interface. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) for this particular program should not be very difficult for someone who has a decent amount of expierence in creating GUIs. The only reason I ask for help with this is because I HATE using anything Windows specific in my code and do not feel like looking up and learning to use a GUI library. This leaves stuffing the gui stuff in a dll, which would take 3 to 6 months if all goes well. This offer is open till I have created my own library or everything not involving the user interface for every application is done (this second condition includes the completion of the compiler, which will have no GUI compenents).

PM if you are interested in either of these, at which time I will send more information.

Work progresses (slowly) on my part, anyone else still working on this?

I'm not sure, to be honest.

I'm still messing with story ideas, but other then that, I'm not sure..

Well then, I will be working on it from time to time, but I will not hurry with it. Let me know if intrest picks up.

In other news, a chance at something even more intersting maybe coming up. A request for the source code to a game I like to be given to the fandon to modify has been met with something other than "no". Will see how that goes. Naturally, if it comes through then I will be preoccupied with that project. (link)

Alright then.