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What to create? – jesterhawk

jesterhawk

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Posts: 32
From: Hurst, TX, USA
Registered: 03-30-2002
Hello,

I have created a Christian CCG which you can look at the cards at my website (www.ice-breakerz.org). However, since it's creation, the game has gone nowhere in trying to get it produced. A prophet has come to our church and is holding a revival. He said that God wants me to focus on Christian Software and not tabletop games at least for the immediate. My question is this: Do I convert the Christian CCG to a piece of software where you can play over the internet or do I go with something completely new because I do have some other ideas (like a simple type card game or an RPG style game)? Either game I decide to go with will have it problems. For example, to convert the Christian CCG there will be card abilities that will almost be impossible to code (I know nothing is impossible, but it will not be easy) and for the RPG I would love to have a 3D environment that the character interacts with, but I only no how to do the old 2D tile style RPG like the old Ultimas. So, I am torn. What does everyone else think?

Love in Christ,
Jesterhawk

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Jesterhawk
www.ice-breakerz.org

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GUMP

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From: Melbourne, FL USA
Registered: 11-09-2002
You could always lend your talents to an existing Christian company.
jesterhawk

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From: Hurst, TX, USA
Registered: 03-30-2002
Except I don't know of any in need or anything else. I know of none near me in the DFW, TX area. So, I if I was to do that, I don't know which way to head. Suggestions?

JH

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Jesterhawk
www.ice-breakerz.org

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GUMP

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From: Melbourne, FL USA
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Micro Forte was looking for programmers a month or so ago...don't know if they still are. Brandon might know if Rebel Planet has openings. Otherwise TGS/XX is the only Christian game developer that I know for certain is currently seeking programmers and other positions:

http://www.xrucifix.com/gamers/viewtopic.php?t=24

You could also try emailing Digital Praise, N-Lightning, Brethren, Left Behind Games, and all the others.

Briant

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From: Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
Registered: 01-20-2001
Your Christian CCG looks very cool, and very professional. In my opinion, it would be worth creating a software version of it. If you're looking to get something published and selling, your CCG sounds like it has a much better chance than an RPG (of which there are LOTS - a new one would have to be pretty darn good to compete on the market). As well, converting the CCG to software would probably be the easiest path, as the design/gameplay/etc. would all already be complete. You could always work on another project after or even at the same time. For example, if you got another programmer to work on the CCG, you could be designing something else at the same time.

I am currently working on another card-game project for someone wanting to convert their game to software. It's going pretty good. When I'm finished, and if you're interested, we could talk about the possibility of me helping you with your CCG too.

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jesterhawk

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From: Hurst, TX, USA
Registered: 03-30-2002
Thanks, I try.

I have been leaning toward creating an software version of the CCG for those very same reasons. One of the things that I will need to find out how to do is to have it so that you can play across the internet with your friends. That would make the game really cool!

As for having people work together with me on it, I am all for the help

Any thoughts on the best programming software to use? I have Delphi 7 and will probably use that simply because I own it and can create with it. However, if someone has a good reason to use something else, I am open to listening.

Love in Christ
JH

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Jesterhawk
www.ice-breakerz.org

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HanClinto

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One development environment that I really like is SharpDevelop ( http://www.icsharpcode.com/OpenSource/SD/Default.aspx ) -- it rocks. I do most of my coding in C# now, and love it.

It's got great things like automatic garbage collection (meaning no memory leaks hang around after you exit your program), you don't need header files, and it's relatively easy to make an app cross-platform (I just got my app cross-platform today) -- even easier than making cross-platform apps with Kylix and Delphi.

You may not care about cross-platform, but there are many cool things about C# that you may like (especially since SharpDevelop is free).

--clint

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Jari

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From: Helsinki, Finland
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Hi Jester.
Christian card game's are very cool. I'm working one too as mini-game for the free nonviolent Christian MMORPG that I have been developing. I already have the basic functionality coded but no rules.

So I was wondering if you would be interested to do some team work?
I'm using torque (TGE) as engine.

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Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. - Psalms 127:1


And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. - Isa 32:17

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jesterhawk

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From: Hurst, TX, USA
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I am always interested in teamwork. I believe that is what God wants.

Now, what is torque?

Love in Christ,
JH

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Jesterhawk
www.ice-breakerz.org

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Jari

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From: Helsinki, Finland
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quote:
Originally posted by jesterhawk:
I am always interested in teamwork. I believe that is what God wants.

Now, what is torque?


True.
Torque is a commercial but relatively low cost full 3D game engine with physics,networking,GUI,editors etc. http://www.garagegames.com/mg/projects/tge/
From out of the box it's most suitable for FPS or racing games but there is also RTS packs so it's pretty flexible engine and not too difficult to modfidy.

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Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. - Psalms 127:1


And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. - Isa 32:17

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