Castle Paradox

Artificial Sagacity · Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 18

Yup, that's right, I'm really going to make a real game (because Bo Hobo doesn't count)! It's a school project, so I'm a little more likely to not completely ignore it, at least. But I wanted to know what real live OHRers think I should make, out of this list (or maybe make a suggestion).

1. A game about an near-apocolyptic incident with astrology (how original) destroyinga large city and the surrounding area, and a mysterious figure (the apparent protagonist) appearing, not knowing anything about himself, and resulting in a bizarre and suprising (hopefully) ending. More story based than on interaction.
2. A different game (go figure) with a story spoofing every Dungeons and Dragons cliche and having nonsensical puzzles and solutions that, though easy to figure out, leave you without a clue on how you figured it out, or being just blatently obvious yet usually unnoticed and resulting in a loud DUH! Also note that taverns have everything.
3. Good old Project Delirium you may have heard of. Think Tim Burton's Batman meets Silent Hill, yet with a cartoony feel. Lots of sidequests, though possibly too open ended. Insane battles will help you know when to turn around, if you get lost, though.
4. A game based on some book.
5. A generic minigame based game.
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Calehay · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:09 pm Post subject: It matters

What type of game do you want to make? What character types do you want to have? What do you feel like making? I would ask these questions before making a list. However, making an RPG off of a book seems like a bad idea to me. I guess it could be pulled off, but it would take great skill (like those book-movie translations.)
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JSH357 · Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 1705

a LIVE game? We already have football, basketball, etc.

Sounds kinda overdone.

Aethereal · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject:

Make whatever you want. *shrug*
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RPGCreations · **E Pluribus Unum** Joined: 18 May 2003 Posts: 345

Real Live as in a professionally directed and created game or real Live as in Xbox Live?
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Gizmog1 · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:51 pm Post subject:

I'd suggest something comedic. Funny games are really doing well right now, and I can't get enough of them. Besides, it'll probably be easier for you to do a good funny game, than a good Actual RPG.

Leonhart · Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 383 Location: Philippines

Make whatever you want. *shrugs with Aeth*
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The Wobbler · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 2221

LeRoy_Leo · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:08 am Post subject:

Do 1 and 2 sound a little alike to you? Rolling Eyes

You might as well do 2 if you want to be interesting. However, doing 5 would be better for your development as a game designer if that's what you want.
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rpgspotKahn · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:22 am Post subject:

Just make a bloody game. Get a story, Get a hero, Get some side-quests, get some battles. Done.
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