Topic: HEY: i'm crowdsourcing a project i'm working on
squeegee !first/o5zA started this discussion 12 years ago #34,271
after seeing the success of Goat Simulator on Steam i've decided to begin work on a new project of my own, called Simulator: Alpha Canine
which is basically just a dog simulator where you play as a dog and do dog things. it will be multiplayer.
the single player campaign mode will focus on domination and territorial control.
you, as a dog, will have the ability to run down, bite, claw, and tear apart your "prey". you will also be able to intimidate, scare off, and call attention to yourself with barks and howls.
you can dominate other dogs and lead a pack.
you can be claimed by a family which will come with perks, but requires "maintenance"
or you may live as a stray which comes with different perks, but is more dangerous.
you can fuck bitches, and have puppies, which if they survive long enough will become your strongest and fiercest allies.
you can chase cars, attack mailmen, evade the dog catchers, and dig up people's gardens.
you can bury stuff. even bodies if you like.
you will gain notoriety as either a "bad dog" or a "good dog,"
you can perform tricks for rewards from humans.
humans will react in different ways, they can be kind to you, scared of you, mean to you, or ambivalent.
your actions will affect their reactions, maybe making a mean person scared, or a kind person mean. just bite something and see, or put on an aggressive display and make everyone run.
you can play fetch with humans.
it will be amazing.
so, coders, start your bidding, and remember that you'll be entitled to a portion of any resulting proceeds and will have ownership in any venture beyond just game design, i.e. you'll have a share of ownership of the game
squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) double-posted this 12 years ago, 17 minutes later[^] [v] #473,002
anyone with experience with cryengine would be right at the front of the line, btw
squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) triple-posted this 12 years ago, 52 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #473,006
also just to give you an idea of where the project is there is talk of trademarking and engine licensing,
marketing and game features. funding is being discussed at the moment, but everything is preliminary.
and think of the achievement system, "bit the hand that fed you," it'll be fantastic.
marketing and game features. funding is being discussed at the moment, but everything is preliminary.
and think of the achievement system, "bit the hand that fed you," it'll be fantastic.
dw skg II distribution co. llc joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 17 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #473,013
nice i'd love to be a dog
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,054
squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,056
@previous (C)i'm sorry, but Simulator: Alpha Canine has been in development since 1983, if anything Goat Simulator is an illegal clone of my original and unique idea.
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Meta joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 31 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,064
Does the dog gain weight exponentially?Anonymous C replied with this 12 years ago, 6 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,067
@473,056 (squeegee !first/o5zA)> so, coders, ... ... you'll have a share of ownership of the game
If a coder makes the game, it will actually belong to the coder, and a share ($100,000/day) will actually belong to the goat master race.
kook !!32zdfdzi+ joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,068
I would play the shit out of this game.
squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 45 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,077
@473,067 (C)
not when i'm talking about paying them for their coding. i'm not asking anyone to work for free or even work for future profits.
however i'm thinking a vested interest in the outcome of a project like this might entice someone to contract at a rate lower than they would otherwise.
i could try to contract a programmer at a rate that would satisfy them without any kind of ownership stake, but if that's what i'm looking at doing then there are local developers that i could reach out to but that's a whole different level of over-my-head.
if someone has experience with cryengine and would like to work on a very-alpha level i would be interested in seeing what sort of compensation they would have in mind and what kind of contributions they could make.
not when i'm talking about paying them for their coding. i'm not asking anyone to work for free or even work for future profits.
however i'm thinking a vested interest in the outcome of a project like this might entice someone to contract at a rate lower than they would otherwise.
i could try to contract a programmer at a rate that would satisfy them without any kind of ownership stake, but if that's what i'm looking at doing then there are local developers that i could reach out to but that's a whole different level of over-my-head.
if someone has experience with cryengine and would like to work on a very-alpha level i would be interested in seeing what sort of compensation they would have in mind and what kind of contributions they could make.
squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) double-posted this 12 years ago, 11 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,078
@473,068 (kook !!32zdfdzi+)
pre-orders are 9.99 and i do take credit cards.
if you pre-order now you'll be eligible for the Alpha package which comes with a code for access to exclusive content
including the Silver American Pitbull Terrier, English Bulldog, and Shih-tzu playable characters, as well as bonus gear
such as colorful bandanas, sweaters, squeak toys and collars.
pre-orders are 9.99 and i do take credit cards.
if you pre-order now you'll be eligible for the Alpha package which comes with a code for access to exclusive content
including the Silver American Pitbull Terrier, English Bulldog, and Shih-tzu playable characters, as well as bonus gear
such as colorful bandanas, sweaters, squeak toys and collars.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 11 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,079
@Squeegee
I will promise to donate MinnieCoin™ if you can assure me that a cat simulator
I will promise to donate MinnieCoin™ if you can assure me that a cat simulator
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Anonymous F double-posted this 12 years ago, 51 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,080
@Squeegee
Oh sorry. I had to be in a different room. I'll finish that post in a second.
Oh sorry. I had to be in a different room. I'll finish that post in a second.
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squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,081
@473,079 (F)
look, i can't give away all the features before the release, but i can promise you unlockable content,
and the possibility of playing as cats with their own special abilities and game play mechanics.
look, i can't give away all the features before the release, but i can promise you unlockable content,
and the possibility of playing as cats with their own special abilities and game play mechanics.
Anonymous F replied with this 12 years ago, 17 seconds later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,082
@Squeegee
Okay there was this weird red dot that's been haunting the house... Anyway, if you make a cat simulator I can promise I will donate all of my MinnieCoin™ to the project. Dog simulators are boring.What, do you get an achievement if you sniff 50+ butts? Achievement unlocked: Barking like a moron at the delivery truck. Yeah. Nice. Whatever. Silly.
Okay there was this weird red dot that's been haunting the house... Anyway, if you make a cat simulator I can promise I will donate all of my MinnieCoin™ to the project. Dog simulators are boring.What, do you get an achievement if you sniff 50+ butts? Achievement unlocked: Barking like a moron at the delivery truck. Yeah. Nice. Whatever. Silly.
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squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,083
Anonymous F replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,084
@previous (squeegee !first/o5zA)
You should probably consider what makes dogs tick. (mostly I don't have to) Although, if there is cat content... Wait! Maybe you should make a game for cats
You should probably consider what makes dogs tick. (mostly I don't have to) Although, if there is cat content... Wait! Maybe you should make a game for cats
Anonymous F double-posted this 12 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,085
Sorry, a mote of dust distracted me... If you could make a game for cats about what it would be like to be a dog... Well that sounds gross. Maybe just make a game about cats.
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Dw ltd joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,086
Anonymous F replied with this 12 years ago, 10 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,090
@previous (Dw ltd)
Wait, wat? What happened? (Sorry,the red dot came by again) Man, that thing hard to catch! I'm going to get well needed sleep nao.
Wait, wat? What happened? (Sorry,the red dot came by again) Man, that thing hard to catch! I'm going to get well needed sleep nao.
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Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 18 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,092
Inb4 doge
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Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,128
I just misread the headline as "I'm crossdressing a project I'm working on" :o
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kook !!32zdfdzi+ replied with this 12 years ago, 36 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,151
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squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 6 hours later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #473,206
@473,151 (kook !!32zdfdzi+)
Fine, i'll make pitbulls one of the default breeds.
how about a Husky instead? or a St. Bernard?
@473,147 (dw !jdTkvovFCQ)
okay, i'm doing it. Now what?
Fine, i'll make pitbulls one of the default breeds.
how about a Husky instead? or a St. Bernard?
@473,147 (dw !jdTkvovFCQ)
okay, i'm doing it. Now what?
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 12 years ago, 1 day later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #473,350
Fäkē àñøñ !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 12 years ago, 57 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #473,353
dw !jdTkvovFCQ replied with this 12 years ago, 58 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #473,357
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squeegee !first/o5zA (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 7 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #473,478
@previous (M)
fleas are a debuff, so if you get them your character stops frequently to uncontrollably scratch himself, regardless of what you're doing.
running from the dog catchers? get caught scratching.
chasing a cat? lose it because you're scratching.
get in a dog fight? Oops, better stop to scratch and die.
one of the perks of having a family is that they will give you flea baths to remove that debuff
(this was actually suggested on my kickstarter page by one of the alpha backers. pretty good idea, so i'll implement it.)
fleas are a debuff, so if you get them your character stops frequently to uncontrollably scratch himself, regardless of what you're doing.
running from the dog catchers? get caught scratching.
chasing a cat? lose it because you're scratching.
get in a dog fight? Oops, better stop to scratch and die.
one of the perks of having a family is that they will give you flea baths to remove that debuff
(this was actually suggested on my kickstarter page by one of the alpha backers. pretty good idea, so i'll implement it.)
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Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #473,489
lol 10/10 bud