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Hello every one, I am happy to announce an new project for the eGO. The project will be a multiplayer Mod. Until we have finalized the name for the game it will be referred to as "Project X". Spooky eh?
"What is Project X", you ask? It will be a Source Mod (Using HL2 engine) and be 16/16 player game. Below is an excerpt from the game design document:
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<Project X> is based on the concept of ?Asymmetrical warfare? between two teams. Most games pit one team against another but allow both teams access to the same weapons/features as this allows the designer to balance the game with out a lot of rework (for example, the game Chess).
While asymmetrical games are more difficult to balance, they are also more interesting (Left 4 Dead).
The main influences for this game can be found in Counter-Strike, Natural Selection Combat, Left 4 Dead and Team Fortress Classic VIP mode. We will extract the best elements of these games and reformulate them into a fast pace multiplayer game that benefits from a combination of FPS and RPG qualities.
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The project will need contributors from many disciplines:
- Programming
- Animation
- Art
- Level design
- Management
- Game Testing.
The final deadline for the project has not been determined but the tentative goal is for the bulk of work to be completed by the end of the summer prior to when school resumes for most people.
If you are interested in contributing, please PM via the websitewith what you want to do and your qualifications.
*Please note
The work involved on this project will be considerable. Please do not volunteer if you do not have the time to invest in this serious effort. We will try to help in teaching some of the deeper issues regarding the source engine but it is assumed you will be able to contribute to some degree.
I'll get back to you and set up a vent interview. If you have the chops you will be given access to the Project X forum threads.
The team will start to assemble over the next week or two and then the work will begin.
I want to thank every one in advance for your patience and time.
~D
"What is Project X", you ask? It will be a Source Mod (Using HL2 engine) and be 16/16 player game. Below is an excerpt from the game design document:
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<Project X> is based on the concept of ?Asymmetrical warfare? between two teams. Most games pit one team against another but allow both teams access to the same weapons/features as this allows the designer to balance the game with out a lot of rework (for example, the game Chess).
While asymmetrical games are more difficult to balance, they are also more interesting (Left 4 Dead).
The main influences for this game can be found in Counter-Strike, Natural Selection Combat, Left 4 Dead and Team Fortress Classic VIP mode. We will extract the best elements of these games and reformulate them into a fast pace multiplayer game that benefits from a combination of FPS and RPG qualities.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
The project will need contributors from many disciplines:
- Programming
- Animation
- Art
- Level design
- Management
- Game Testing.
The final deadline for the project has not been determined but the tentative goal is for the bulk of work to be completed by the end of the summer prior to when school resumes for most people.
If you are interested in contributing, please PM via the websitewith what you want to do and your qualifications.
*Please note
The work involved on this project will be considerable. Please do not volunteer if you do not have the time to invest in this serious effort. We will try to help in teaching some of the deeper issues regarding the source engine but it is assumed you will be able to contribute to some degree.
I'll get back to you and set up a vent interview. If you have the chops you will be given access to the Project X forum threads.
The team will start to assemble over the next week or two and then the work will begin.
I want to thank every one in advance for your patience and time.
~D
