Idea for a game - Block Shooter

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 12:35 pm

Hey guys, I've been thinking about making a game like Ace of Spades/Build and Shoot. There's going to be different colored teams, different kinds of skins to choose from(I won't include the skin design of Build and Shoot because I personally think that the B&S skin belongs to B&S only and no other game) different weapons, different game modes (DM, TDM, CTF, etc.). A concept I would probably add is a game lobby (with a public chat and private chat). Now here's the problem, I wanted the game to use the same kinds of files B&S uses (kv6, png, and wav files) but I have only little experience in making games (I experiment using Unity. Yeah, I know, such an advanced engine for a beginner) and not only that, I don't know what engine (free to use engine, that is) and software I should use to make a game with these certain files. I could use Slab6 for the kv6 files, but I have no idea on how I could apply the files into a game. I would hire a proffesional to work with me, but I don't want money involved as much as possible in the creation of this game. Anyways can anyone help me? At least a few ideas on how I could start or links to software and engines. I want to make this game free no matter the cost. Thank you.

-DeltaOp1

SovietMarmalade · Unread post by **SovietMarmalade** » Sat May 10, 2014 1:34 pm

Or we can just update OpenSpades to do this...

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 1:39 pm

Like how, exactly? I haven't been able to open OpenSpades.

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 1:47 pm

By the way, I couldn't open OpenSpades because it said this:
"The program can't start because SDL2.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this.".

Your WWII Allied (American) Soldier is awesome!

SovietMarmalade · Unread post by **SovietMarmalade** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:08 pm

Thanks
But I never said anything about you opening OpenSpades, I was saying that yvt (person behind OpenSpades) should update the game to have these features, the forums has a thread all about updating OpenSpades

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:28 pm

Oh alright. But I do want to try OpenSpades though. I keep opening the openspades.exe file but it still wouldn't open because of the problem (refer to my last reply). Have you experienced this before? Oh and I'm from the Philippines too. Lol.

SovietMarmalade · Unread post by **SovietMarmalade** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:33 pm

Yeah, kamusta Kababayan!
If your experiencing problems go to the OpenSpades section of the forum and post your problems there

Link of you're too lazy to try and find it http://buildandshoot.com/viewforum.php?f=57

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:47 pm

Salamat, bro!

NatashauLovesU · Unread post by **NatashauLovesU** » Sat May 10, 2014 3:33 pm

Mine is pixel shader problem

water shader...

Oh well, i need AMD Raedon

_Frocs_ · Unread post by **_Frocs_** » Sat May 10, 2014 3:58 pm

DeltaOp1 wrote:
At least a few ideas on how I could start or links to software and engines.

http://advsys.net/ken/voxlap/voxlap05.htm
This is the engine Ace of Spades is based on. The png, kv6 and wav files(voxdata.zip) are already included.

There is also a beginning code(SIMPLE.C) to program something if I am right.

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:09 pm

That is much appreciated, _Frocs_. Thank you very much!

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:15 pm

Oh and _Frocs_, is it complicated to use? Or is there something else I need to do for effects or stuff?

_Frocs_ · Unread post by **_Frocs_** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:16 pm

Here are some ideas:

Main idea: Rebuilding the game by using Ken Silverman's voxlap engine, adding new features(like a helicopter for example) and prefered weapon balances.

some good points about the engine:

· grandmother's rig can run it
· simple
· modable(png, kv6, wav files)
· there is already an C starting code to program something
· physics already included

other ideas:

· if there would be some project finished, supporting it with ads and donations
· pyspades/pyspades compatibility

It is just an idea, I know that not everybody likes it.

EDIT:

DeltaOp1 wrote:
Oh and _Frocs_, is it complicated to use? Or is there something else I need to do for effects or stuff?

Hm, I think some animations are already included like the walking animation, building is falling down animation and some more. You can see them in the sample game(game.exe I guess).

I also suggest to read the "readme" file.

DeltaOp1 · Unread post by **DeltaOp1** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:27 pm

Okay. Now all I have to do is to study into the engine before I can make the game. This might take a while if I'm all alone. I hope I'll be able to make it though, I've always wanted to be a game dev. Anyways, thanks for the help!

bloodfox · Unread post by **bloodfox** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:30 pm

I am thinking of making a game with voxlap called "Trench Wars".

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