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Need someone to help with a couple of small, easy internet projects

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:02:34 -0700

Hi all :)

Basically, I have a couple of website projects I'm fiddling around with, one that is pretty much completed and another that is in early stages.

For now I am just looking for a coder who is willing to help me finish off the first website, which just involves polishing a few things off really, in CSS, PHP and Javascript. It shouldn't be too difficult really for anyone with a bit of experience in those languages and should be a very quick job, but coding is not my strong point!

I can't offer any immediate money for this, but who knows the project does seem to show promise and I will be working on promotion for it in the future after this stage of coding is completed (which you would also be welcome to be involved with if you wanted to), and I'll just give it all the chances I can and see where it goes! At the very least it should be benevolent, and good fun! :)

So yeah let me know if you are interested! Here is the first website:

http://www.twitteractivism.com

Thanks a lot guys and feel free also to e-mail me or add me to msn/yahoo from this address:

hoppimike AT yahoo.co.uk

Mike, UK :)

Need C++ Coders help develop Volleyball game

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:29:30 -0700

Hi, I have just started a project with the Dark GDK Game engine and I'm looking for 2 or 3 other partners to help out with the project. Intermediate or Novice I consider myself an intermediate programmer in C++. This is just a learning experience and the purpose it to create a game that was played some time ago.
Here's something similar to what I want to achieve.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjU-C4tuYbU

You must have/get Visual Studio or the Visual C++ 2008 express edition and Dark GDK to help out.

If any profits are made from this game. It will be split fairly among the team.

Instant Message me on MSN @ Staticboy4491@hotmail.com if you have any questions or wish to participate.

Divine: Unreal Tournament 3 Total Conversion Game Mod

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:54:37 -0700

Project name:
Divine

Brief description:
Divine is an Unreal Tournament 3 Mod based primarily on the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors. We will be completely revamping the Unreal engine to feature a third-person, melee focused combat system. On top of this, we will be adding pre-battle options including troop placement, troop equipment, and tactics, as well as an in-depth character creation and progression system. All this is coupled with a riveting storyline (I think so, at least) that involves a brand new world full of ridiculous possibilities. (Feel free to check out more on the story in the "About" page of our website.)

Target aim:
Short demo mod showcasing gameplay, features, and a teaser storyline, possibly three levels long or so. Upon completing this, we will be looking to seek licensing, but as that is a ridiculously high goal, we'll likely finish it off if there are no bites.

Compensation:
2 - 89 cent cheesy double beef burritos. In other words, none. (I really will pay for 2 burritos though if you really wanted)

Technology:
Unreal Tournament 3 Editor

Talent needed:
Taken directly from website:

1-2 Assistant Creative Designers/Writers. To put it frank, I'm not too big on creative writing and have no artistic imagination. I'm looking for someone who can put a fair amount of work into making our world come alive with believable inhabitants. Examples of jobs may be creating character ideas and relaying these descriptions to concept artists as assignments or creating locations and being able to describe these locations enough to be implemented. I'd also prefer you have some sort of dialog/writing ability, but I won't complain if you excel at character/object descriptions as that is the main task at hand.

3-4 Concept Artists. Most of the time you will be working by assignment, but as of now there is a great deal of creative assets available, so some of the stuff may just be, "Hey you, go draw something cool and we'll find a way to work it in."

3-4 3D Artists/Animators. We have limited concept art at this time, but it would be great to get some of you early so we don't fall behind in our ratio of concept to completed.

2-3 Scripters/Coders. Again, we are using Unreal and thus the code is UnrealScript. (I would hope that if you are interested in the position, you would know that though.)

2 Level Designers/Environment Artists. The battlefields should be fairly wide open and won't be entirely complex workings, so the main goal here is to make them look good and believable. There won't be a large emphasis on player flow and things like there would be on a typical level in Unreal.

1 Webdesigner/Photoshop guru. Let's face it, it is quite obvious that I have no webdesign or photoshop skills. While this isn't an immediate need, if you'd like to help out by designing a new site for us or a new banner (because google images just doesn't make for good banners), I'd love to have some help. I will of course provide the hosting and domain.

An infinite amount of encouragement, ideas, and discussion. I am always open to discussing this project with people, whether you just want to say "Hey, looks cool!" or have a large amount of input and ideas you'd like to see. Even if you have no tangible skills to speak of, I'd still like to hear from you.

As of now, we are not looking for any music, composing, or sound effects, just a little too early to be focusing on things of that nature. Sorry!

Team structure:
I have no specific talent to speak of, so yes, I'm that stereotypical "idea-leader-guy," but I have general knowledge about everything. I can read code fairly well and understand the level design, but actually doing it, probably not so successful. I'm also not 13 years old and therefore lacking any work ethic, drive, or communication skills (Not all of you). I learn fast, have a decent chunk of spare time, great leadership skills, and am a pretty smooth talker, so hopefully that gets me somewhere.

We currently have one coder/scripter, concept artist, and level designer, so at least I'm not completely flying solo at this point. As I mention on the website, please don't let our lack of progress completely turn you away. A lack of progress essentially mean your own ideas have more say in shaping the project. Everyone starts somewhere. I've done one post before this, but this is the first serious shot at recruitment, I have no doubt in my mind that once we get going, interest will skyrocket. This isn't exactly your run-of-the-mill mod.

Website:
http://www.divinemod.com (Don't judge me, I told you I had no actual skills. Webdesign is no exception!)

Contacts:
MSN: Chandler-T@hotmail.com
E-Mail: Chandler-T@hotmail.com

I check either about 1,934 times a day, so whichever is easier for you.

Previous Work by Team:
I coded Collapse in my CS class at one point. I don't know how far that will ever get me, but I just couldn't bring myself to put none.

Additional Info:
http://www.divinemod.com/about.html

<a href='http://img8.imageshack.us/i/female01.jpg/'><img src='http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/982/female01.jpg' border='0' /></a>
<a href='http://img150.imageshack.us/i/smallmutate1.jpg/'><img src='http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/388/smallmutate1.jpg' border='0' /></a>
(Our next concept should be done fairly soon, and we are also preparing a short video showcasing our third-person camera which is almost completed.)

Rather than creating a huge wall of text for the intricacies of the project, I've posted a link above to our "About" page. This has all the planned gameplay features and introduction to the story. Even if you think Dynasty Warriors is a terrible game (Hell, I think it is), I'd like to urge you to check it out anyway, because it really is not all that similar. Yes, there is multiple units on screen, and yes, you played a super-human that slays hundreds of troops, but that is about where the similarities end. The depth and score of this project is 100x what Dynasty Warriors is, so please at least check us out.

Feedback:
All.

Football MMO coaching game

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:50:50 -0700

Hey guys,
I'm currently involved in a large project which is getting somewhat overwhelming.
We are looking for assistance with design and programming. It is an online football coaching simulation written in ASP classic and VB6.
This game is has over 1000 registered members and is growing rapidly.
We are looking for a web designer and/or programmer.
Web designers must be fluent in CSS/XHTML and have a working knowledge of scripting languages (ASP/Javascript).
Programmers must be fluent with ASP and/or VB.

You can visit this project at www.pigskinempire.com

Send emails to aaron@nvisiblephoto.com if interested.

Thanks!

(This is a POSSIBLE revenue earning project - email me!)

Wanted: programmer for custom screen capture application

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:43:35 -0700

I realize that there is a long list of vendors for this kind of project. However, I cannot use those programs, and am writing here to see if a programmer responds.

This program will not be for resale. It will serve a group of users who need a particular screen capture procedure.

The program only has a few requirements, which I will outline here. The program must:

1. be able to executed based on a user-defined hot key combination
2. be able to auto scroll and capture the entire vertical window (normally a browser) that has focus. The scroll should be automatic and the resulting image may be short or tall.
3. be able to save the file to a user-defined location on the local hard drive with a user-defined filename (such as 11.bmp)
4. be able to save the file with user-defined format type (BMP 256, JPEG, TIFF)

For a Mac developer, the requirements are basically the same. PNG images may be more common, however, for the preferred image format.

That is it.

Another topic that I would like to incorporate is the ability to localize the software based on a list of phrases and words. So it could be re-complied and released in a different lanaguage release. I do not expect the programmer to actually be responsible for obtaining the translations, but I would like the code organized so that localization is not too difficult.

I can offer payment for such a project, and would like the programmer to propose a price after considering the requirements.

I live in Dallas, Texas, but am willing to work with someone anywhere.

My skype ID is bernardmaldonado if you care to get in touch that way.

Thank you
Bernard Maldonado

Linux Distro Project

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:54:21 -0700

Hello,

I am looking for programmers who would be interested in working on a linux distro project. The initial project plan has been written out and be read below at the following address.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to create a distro of Linux that incorporates many of the best of features of numerous distro's under one but most importantly this distro will be aimed at bringing in Windows power users. The initial project plan sets up the ground work for the project. The project's managers would continously do research and keep in communication with all supporters, providers, etc in order to ensure the maximum help is provided. This distro would significantly drive additional users to use Linux. This distro would combine the best features of all distro's under one name allowing for very flexible use from basic users to power users to expert users.

Why

There is also communication going on (utilizing corporate communications) between major manufacturer's of computer hardware such as AMD, Intel, Nvidia, Linksys, Netgear and so forth in providing support for Linux based drivers. In addition there are several companies that would be interested in the proposed distro's and have promised to donate if the distro meets the needs.

Project Plan

Download:

http://www.orangestonephotography.com/distro_project_1.0.0.pdf

Contact

IRC:

irc.freenode.net #jigle

Email:

silver [at] gmail.com

putting a team together for MMORPG

Sun, 24 May 2009 12:24:21 -0700

Are you a programmer or artist looking for something to do in your spare time? Bored of all the regular MMORPG games out there already? Then keep reading. I am trying to get a team together to make an MMORPG I thought up. I have already almost finished the outline of the basic storyline, which players will actually be able to choose a side of good or bad, and have done outlines for the different classes/races. The outline for the UI is also completed and I have made a list of basic items and how I want everything to look and run. I have also made the equation for damage ration versus armor level. All i need are programmers and artists to make this MMORPG possible. I personally dont know the programming part I only know some visual studio programing. and I suck at art but with a good team I think we can make this MMORPG and eventually have people pay to play. If you are interested and would like more information email me at pixel.21@live.com and make the subject MMORPG so I know its not just spam and delete it.

RPG team looking for a few good programmers

Sat, 16 May 2009 08:33:04 -0700

Project name: Aion [Working Title still in Progress]

Brief description:
Aion is a 3d role playing game designed in 3dgs (3D Game Studio). The idea is the user will select one of the pre-generated characters and be thrust into a world that is built a new every time a new game is started. The player character will have a primary ambition or goal that he/she would want to do before they retire or die, as well as quarks and fears that will lend credibility to the reality of the character. Dynamic Cut Scenes will be used to draw the player into the characters life, and to create a connection with the player as well as fill in back story. The world itself will be a living breathing entity, with free non-linear exploration. Each city will have its own problems to solve, and different ways of how to solve them depending on how the player wishes to. Characters will age in the game as well to show the passing of time, and be able to build relationships with the NPC's and any party members they shall join up with them along the way. How you treat people will effect greatly on the story and game play.A realistic approach to Law and Chaos will be interacted, where players choices will effect how they are seen, not a pre-determined alignment.

Target aim:
Freeware - may change in the future

Compensation:
If the team decides to try to sell the game, then a royalty based system would be enacted, but as of now none.

<b>Talent needed:</b>
I do have a small team in place, but would not turn down help in any areas...What I am looking for the most

Toolset - VB programmers
Engine - C C+ Programmers to develop Dll Plugins

Team Structure

Graphic Artist
Character Artist - Desire Jonhson
Character Artist - Jean
Menu Artist - Tenell Garden
Digital Painter - Brenton Mann

3d Artist
Character Models - Sean Polhemus
Weapons Modeler - Felix Gs
Building Models - Eric D. Rohler
Building Models - John Storrow
Nature Models - Scholtes, Nick
Prop Models - Chris G
Monster Modeler - De Vasco

Writers
Lead Author - Angie Berg
Character Story's - Angellica Leutz
Character Story's - Jeff Moss

Programmers
Lead Programmer - John C Leutz II
LiteC Progrmmer - Timar
VB Toolset - Kris Armstrong

Audio
Music - Eden C Johnson

Website:
Still needs to be designed

Contacts:
Lostzac@sbcglobal.net

Feedback:
Always Welcomed as long as its constructive not destructive.

C# tag along

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:04:21 -0700

I'M trying to learn to program in C#. I'M not really very good at all, basic input/output, if/else statements, & loops. If there is a project out there that I can help out in the smallest way, I will do what I can. Or just let me tag along and get some experience and see how it's done. Thanks.

Need a PHP Programmer!!!

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:44:07 -0700

I am looking for a PHP programmer with spare time. I currently have all the formulas written down, and most everything needed figured out for a MMA MMORPG browser based game. However my programmer is going thru a divorce and has left me without a coder. I am looking for a partner who knows PHP very well to write the codes to make this game happen! I would do a profit share contract with you, since you would be considered a partner. If you are interested please contact me at jtwillis@windstream.net and I will send you more information about the game. I look forward to hearing from anyone!

Possible Build social network, for IT project creators?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:52:15 -0700

I'm thinking to creat social network for IT project creator, builders. For one group of people. Maybe someone

can recommend software, open source maybe?
Maybe here would be people who want to collaborate, join?

Evolutions! Programmers, Graphic Artists and more needed!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:27:39 -0700

Evolutions! - The evolution goes on! See the birth of the
universe, see suns and planets rising up, and see the birth of life. Guide
your life form through all evolutionary stages, discover the wonders of
the universe and be there when the universe dies.

Developers, interested in making a breathtaking game? Please join us at:
http://Evolutions.Jamaica-Focus.com/f

So please stay tuned here but join us there, and prepare hundreds and
thousands of ideas!

And - be invited to join!

We need:
- Software Developers (Games)
- Website Developers
- Graphic Artists
- 3D Artists
- Persons with Legal Skills
- Persons with Management/Organizational Skills
- Persons with Physical Knowledge
- Music Composers (Soundtracks)
- Promoters
- and everyone with cool ideas and visions!

See everything here:
http://Evolutions.Jamaica-Focus.com/d/Evolutions!_Structure.pdf

Welcome aboard!

Looking for Java programmer for ORPG

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:04:43 -0700

I am currently looking for a capable java programmer/coder to help build off of a base java engine (client/server). I have worked on previous projects, and I want to take the jump to a custom engine. Thus being the problem that my programming/coding skills are weak, on the other hand I am very good with gfx, mapping, pixeling, etc, etc. I have already created 90% of the GUI for the project, I will be using breeze tiles etc, which I have full permission to use. I have taken breeze to a new level by pixeling with my friend (Hikaru) fully new hair and eye designs and colors, which a player would be able to pick upon creating their character. I also have all of the item gfx sorted. In my "Career" I have created SkyQuest which is still under finishing development by a few of my friends, on that project I had mapped over 400 maps. If you want to see my skill, check out these links.

SkyQuest - I created 95% of this game, and it is now being finished up by some friends. -
http://www.mmorpgmaker.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=4516&start=0

Here also is an old GUI I had pixeled from scratch (concept GUI, never a real project) -
http://www.mmorpgmaker.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6025&p=49716&hilit=pol#p49716

Here is another project of my friends which I had pixeled all of the GFX by hand. (go to the TD page) - http://www.matthewforsyth.com/

(If you had noticed SkyQuest was/is being made on XW, I honestly hate that engine with all of my being for many reasons, It is incredibly limited.. etc etc.)

This project will be very successful if there is a Java programmer/coder out there that is as determined as I am to produce an amazing game which people will respect.

If anyone has any questions for me please post here, pm me. or contact me via aim.

Aim - Skywalkr90

Sneak Peeks -

Possible Banner -
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n86/Afide/Banner-1.png

Random Character Creation Window -
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n86/Afide/Char1-1.jpg

(I am aware that the one forum is down, there is not much I can do about that, but if you contact me I can show you everything.)

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Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:31:47 -0700

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Need help with programming and graphics still

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:24:06 -0700

Hello I am looking for people in the programming and graphics department to help a small business grow... we are a gaming site and currently have 1 game up and several being worked on. We can not pay but are willing to give a % of the profits once the business makes anything... you would become a partner in the business. feel free to check us out at http://www.blackfeathersproductions.com If your interested the write to greg@blackfeathersproductions.com with a list of your skills and desires.

Game Project: Need Programmer to add plugins to AAA Engine

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:28:04 -0700

Hi,

We're a startup game studio who have purchased a license for a commercial game engine; Gamebryo to be precise; this is the engine which was used for Oblivion & the Elderscrolls games along with games such as Civilization IV; so its a powerful engine. However there are some key components which are missing from the engine which we would like to add.

As a startup we don't have huge amounts of cash so we don't have much to spend but need to extend the engines world editor to add new functionality. Therefore I am open to people who want to get into a startup games studios for the passion of it and also to paid offers.

The engines world editor is plugin based with most of the core functionality coming from standard plugins.

What we wish to do is extend the terrain and lighting system, changing a few things and adding some new things.

I'm thinking we need a 3d programmer and a shader programmer specifically.

Some of the things we want to add include:

1. Grass Painting Support
We want to be able to paint an overlay texture onto a terrain.

Basically implementing something like this:
http://http.developer.nvidia.com/GPUGems/gpugems_ch07.htm l

And adding functionality to the world editor for artists to paint the grass onto the terrain (like a distribution mask).

2. Lightmap Support for Terrains
We also want to add lightmap support to the engines terrains, at the moment terrains don't support lightmaps or directional shadow casting so we want to add that so that our global illumination software can bake the terrain.

3. Sky System
We also want to implement a dynamic sky system (that does not use static skydomes) & takes advantage of global illumination.

These are the key things right now but I'm sure there will be more to updates to the engine if you want them and I'm also willing to introduce you into the games production as well which will be paid once we have reached a BETA stage.

If you would like more information or would like to apply please drop me a message here or drop me an email at fstudio@live.co.uk (this email is a spam preventative measure; my actual email will be given to applicants).

Although we are a startup we are talented with high production values, what we believe to be a great game idea & what we have worked on so far looks close to next gen; so this is worth getting involved in; I'll provide samples to people who apply.

Thanks for reasing and I look forward to hearing back from people.

RS232 INTERFACING

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:33:24 -0700

i m posting one diagram and according to that diagram i have made hardware.now i m confused becuse the laptop i m interfacing is having 15pin serial connector so i also have used 15pin male connector instead of 9pin as shown in diagram.now will the connections to pins of male connector from max232 ic will remain same or get changed?.....if they remain same then where to see its input in pc that also i dnt know.....plz give me any solution for this..my mail id is:"niyati.yadav@gmail.com"

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Need urgent help

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:25:10 -0700

hi...
i want to make microcontroller based vibration amplifier.in that i want to interface ic7106 (lcd driver) with 89c51 n then want to get all that data in pc through rs232 cable.
right know i m just doing 89c51 and rs232 using db15 connector.i have made hardware but dnt know where to see the input in laptop after connecting circuit with laptop's serial connector?and do i need to give 5v supply to microcontroller?
plz mail me on my id "niyati.yadav@gmail.com"

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I Need A Partner

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:50:43 -0700

I am not technically inclined but am putting together a website that has great potential and need a partner who is willing to put in time and programming for a piece of the company.

The website is in the IT industry and the business model has already been proven several times. This site will be a "NEW" twist on the concept and targets a market not yet being approached.

The site will have e-commerce, scalable search engine, https, database that will need to hold about 300,000 users (eventually ... and scalable), auto email based upon key words to specific users and many other features. Posts will need to go up on the website in real time and viewable immediately. There will need to be private messaging, and also on-site contact between 2 individuals but this also needs to be scalable because many people will be conversing at the same time.

It is a well thought out business, marketing plan and business development model. The right person will do very will in not so distant future. I am negotiable on the participation but do not expect the farm. We expect to net approximately $5 million over the next 5 years. If things work out, this would be a long term business relationship that you would need to help maintain.

You can send me an email with your experience, availability and a percentage you would be looking for to mike@rapidpaysystems.com.

Seeking partnership to create online game/ app. for students worldwide

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:36:52 -0700

Anyone interested in creating the next killer app for teachers and students worldwide? The idea is to create the first interactive online game for students all over the world. If this is successful, teachers all over the world would download this for use in their classes. I can’t give out the entire idea here (in order to protect the idea), but the game is played out over an entire semester and teaches geography, history, economics, finance, etc. in the form of a global conquest game.

I’m interested in creating a partnership w/ a few programmers. You’d have to sign a non-compete/ non-disclosure agreement.

If interested, please write to me at vanmuchorafael@yahoo.com with some information about yourself.

Need some good links for posting my ad

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:21:48 -0700

Hi,
I just started computer repair business. Can anyone suggest a good site for free and paid classified ad? I have visited some links but got no response. Any advice will be helpful.

How can I promote my Real Estate Business?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:20:28 -0700

Hi all,
I’m a newbie in real estate business and looking for good internet advertisement site. I have a good team of people who can create professional ads but need good resource in Spain and Latin America.
Any help would be appreciated.

PHP/CMS Web DevelopmentProject

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:44:45 -0700

I am looking to create an entry-level website, with about 6 pages, navigation bar, recent news/posts, overhead banner, and the ability to embed youtube videos.

Each page should be easily up maintainable and frequently updatable through a CMS database.

I am also curious if it would be possible to replicate the website and create a chain of them with the only difference being the subject and its banner.

My budget is between 300-800 depending on the replication abilities and/or other options which would help accomplish this.

I am looking for a long-term partner in assisting me with an indefinite amount of projects as time progresses.

Please e-mail me at TGKastAway@cox.net for more info.

Online Game Programmer

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:52:52 -0700

Title: Online Game Programmer

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pay: Profit sharing or negotiable freelance

Company: Independent start-up, name to be determined...

Work description: Programmer to build or acclimate the game, engine, and tools for an online multi-player 3D science fiction game.
The game concept is simple, however, it requires:
1. Low-poly 3D multi-player online game engine
2. User tools to build customizable low-poly 3D game elements
3. User log in with editable profiles (ning.com)
4. Paypal and purchasing capabilities for specific content
5. In-game instant messaging

Contact: MichaelComputer@gmail.com
www.MichaelZimmermanDesign.com

Looking for help with MMO project

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:18:08 -0700

Team name:
I'm currently trying to put together a small team to produce a MMO concept I have been mulling over the last few years.

Project name:
The working title of the project is Super Awesome Game of Awesome Uberness (SAGOAU for short).

Brief description:
SAGOAU is a fully 3D, but primarily top-down (56 degrees) MMO. Overall, the game takes heavy influence from WoW, but will attempt to put less emphasis on sheer quantity of players, and more on the quality of the players.
The top-down camera will help to make the battle field much more visual, taking focus away from the UI and putting it on the game itself. To this end, the game has a much more arcade-like feeling (All attacks are position based, etc).
There are currently 8 classes; Swordsman, Assassin, Priest, Mage, Druid, Blood Mage, Beast Master and Swarm Master. Each class has a very unique play style.
For example, the Beast Master is unable to attack. Instead he uses summonable pets (up to 3 at once) to do combat for him. These pets are weaker than a normal player, but since he has a Healing, Tanking and DPS Pet, he is able to solo very well.
The Mage uses the Word system to cast offensive spells. You start with 3 attacks (Bolt, Wall and Burst) and you cast a series of Words to modify these attacks. For example, if you cast Word: Fire -> Bolt you get Firebolt. At high levels you will be able to chain together ~10 words, creating highly dynamic and devastating spells.
The game will feature a 6 member party system, the general make up of which will be Tank, Heal, DPS, DPS, DPS, Hybrid. Encounters will be designed with this in mind, and call for that Hybrid slot.
While the game uses a 100% custom UI and engine, scripting is all done by LUA, so it's very easy to work with/modify.

Target aim/Compensation:
FULLY VOLUNTARY
Ideally, I'd like to see the project finished sometime in the next 4-5 years. There will probably be a small fee ~5$ a month. Distribution will be done either through a website, or a system like steam. If any money is actually made, it'll be split amongst the team.

Technology:
The client and server are written in c++, for windows. Porting the game may or may not be a viable option down the road.

Talent needed:
At this point any help is welcomed, but what is most needed is 2D artists for textures and UI design, and 3D modelers.
LUA scripters would also be nice.

Team structure:
Coonor Brennan - Engine code, game design

Website:
http://sites.google.com/site/sagoau/ [sites.google.com]

Contacts:
AIM: Sharsnik
MSN: [email]sharsnik@hotmail.com[/email] (I use that e-mail too)

Previous Work by Team:
None.

Additional Info:
The site has lots of information on the general direction of the game

Feedback:
ANY