[Recruitment Reset] Across the Night - Mystery/Horror RPG

[starlord]

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When I was done playing Misao, The Mad Father and The Witch's House, I know I just have
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to make a horror RPG. They're very soulful yet so exciting and thrilling. I know I dont have any experiences
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with any RPG game productions, but I can assure you that I'll give my all to this project. So If you're interested
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to join the project, we're still open for recruitment (even those who were already taken could still be filled in even if it is above it's limit).
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WE'RE ALSO PLANNING IN INCORPORATING SOME MATURE ELEMENTS IN THE GAME
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WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE: BLOOD, SEX, ON-SCREEN DEATHS AND ETC.
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THIS IS STILL TO BE DECIDED AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE INCORPORATED.
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Rosalie's father died. Rosalie, her pet and Esmee moves into Nephi, a peaceful and happy town just across the country. They moved into a house in the middle of the forest. Rosalie is sick however with a heart disease and has poor vision so she has her glasses. Esmee is an environmentalist and chose their house because it was the closest house near the forest where she'd have her studies would focus in. But one night, she didnt came home. Rosalie thought her mom would only be going home late but a the middle of the night she heard a loud knock on the door. And a voice, screaming for help.



MORE PARTS OF THE STORY WILL BE REVEALED AS YOU GET RECRUITED. 

Her pet, heart disease and poor vision will play a huge part in the gameplay (yet they are subject to change) and will be essential in the whole experience. The game is like a visual novel yet an RPG. Some parts are told heavily by events.

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(These aren't technically screenshots but they are mapshots of the maps present in the game. Final output may vary.)
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*MAY 2016 RELEASE DATE IS NOT FINAL AND MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
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So for the second time around, I'm here to recruit for this game. Most of the past recruited
members were no longer attached (They still haven't replied but are still welcome to come
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back) and so, here are the people that we're in need of:
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NEEDED
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SCRIPTER/s ----------------------------- 1 Spot/s Left
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Eventer/s------------------------------------- 2 Spot/s Left
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Mapper -------------------------------------- 2 Spot/s Left
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CHARACTER DESIGNER / AN ARTIST --------------------------------------- 2 Spot/s left (AtlasRose, xNEpx)
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Spriter -------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Spot's left
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Writer ---------------------------------------- 2 Spot/s Left
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Composer ----------------------------------------1 Spot/s Left (Jay_Onas)
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DESCRIPTION
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The Writer
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He/ She will be incharge of making the gameplay (with me supervising and helping).
Will help add the horror and suspense to the gameplay and story. Will help on
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developing character development and story progression. 
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The Scripter
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They will create/modify/add scripts to the game. The game (as of now) already had
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the basic scripts that will be needed in the game. Your main role is to help us implement 
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the stated ideas for gameplay and other important things.
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The Mapper & The Eventer
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They will create the setting for the game's adventure and some cutscenes which will play
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a huge role in the game. This game is to be mapped using the parallax technique (mostly)
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and the events are kinda heavy. Many cutscenes are included.
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The Composer
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I consider the music for this game one of it's most important pillar and the music will
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bring the emotion the writers want to bring and will create the BGMs and the Theme Songs
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to be used in the game.
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Character Designer
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We'll be needing this one to create or modify characters (an XP styled sprite) based on the 
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descriptions we have in mind. You could also suggest and will be one of the people
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who will be incharge of the over-all look of the characters, both sprite and face set.
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Some "recruited" members were removed (temporarily) due to inactivity. But may still rejoin by contacting me.
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WHAT I CAN DO TO RETURN THE FAVOR
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Well, if you also have a game to be developed, I may help in writing or 
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any concept art (from my friend, if that counts). Also, if you'd accept a help
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in editing a video or producing one, I've made a couple of music videos
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and videos uploaded in YouTube (You may ask me the link to the videos). 
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Also, a spot in the credit role will be given to you!
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Way of Communication
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We'll communicate through Slack or here at the forum through a series
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of messages or any other options you'd like. The files will be sent through dropbox.
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So, be sure to have an account at dropbox. 
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The Engine
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The game will use RMVX Ace.
(We've started production on this engine but is planned to be redone in MV
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for release on other platforms)
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Notes
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The names of the characters are still in development and so with their look and all.
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The names are subjected for change. The plot was also changed but still
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incorporates some of the stated plot here.
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Updated plot will not be posted to avoid of being copied.
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If you have some questions, you may email me at: marlofielph@gmail.com.
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Update (12/4/14)
I was surprised by the people who were interested! I decreased the task force
for this project for this will be my first project, thanks to an advice from a friend.

Update (12/7/14)
Game writing has started. Recruitment still ongoing. To those who are interested,
please don't be shy and PM me or post to this page.

Update (12/11/14)
VX Ace purchased(Steam), first story meeting had commenced. Recruitment still needed.

Update (12/18/14)
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Story cuts. Lots of them. 

Update (12/19/14)
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Graphic & script collection for the project had commenced. We've added 2 new spots
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for "Horror Consultant" and "Logo/Title Screen Artist".

Update (12/25/14)
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Compilation of tilesets had commenced and is already halfway done. Maps conceptualization
had been done. We're still in need of a spriter because weegeerunner still hasn't replied
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to my PM.
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Update (12/31/14)
Major story changes. Mainly with the characters. One of them is killed (by me, bwahahahahaha) 
which might make the story more convincing and better. My laptop broke days ago but 
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had a  backup of the game files over at dropbox and my flash drive and hard drive.
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Update (1/8/2015)
Story writing continuation after some break. First script almost done (Great work Serenity!)
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We're still in need of a writer. Abagail has been moved to Mapper position with Reno385.
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WE'RE STILL IN NEED OF A WRITER AND SPRITER.
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Update (3/2/2016)
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After sometime, this game is planned to be revived and translated into a short game. 
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Production is planned to be restarted and major changes were added to the story.
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Update (3/2/2016) - 8 hours later
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Most of the team back then accepted to return and so far, I'm still planning
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on how to make the communication work, what time and all. But I think
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this is going much better than what happened before. Wish us luck.
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Update (3/3/2016)
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The story has been planned out thoroughly. The backstory has been covered with detail
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and the antagonist is working. I'm gonna be focusing on compiling the resources
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then do database and gonna let the writers write the gameplay. I'm still looking for a composer
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though. The concept art for the characters are still undergoing some polish and are still
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being made. Hope to get this one finished before April ends. 
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Update (3/4/2016)
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I have started trying out mapping ideas and have started compiling tilesets
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and sadly had to make the characters (I'm not an artist) by salvaging (that doesn't sound good) or compiling
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other good stuff from the characters already present here. 
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Update (3/8/2016)
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It's kinda been a while (4 days) and I've made and parallaxed a couple of maps. The main house is (kinda fully) 
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mapped and hopefully the forest and other important maps are to follow. We're not even sure anymore
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if the game's story is suitable to be called "HORROR" but we'll see as we write the story fully.
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Update (3/19/2016)
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Chapter 2 (The first in the game - chapter 1 is a backstory) has been fully mapped. Chapters 1,3-7 are still
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to be written. Early concepts and sketches for Chapter 3 is currently being done. More scripts are integrated.
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Update (3/21/2016)
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Chapter 3 has been fully mapped. First maps are uploaded. Writers and Mappers are badly needed.
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Please if you're interested, please PM me or email me.
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Update (3/22/2016)
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Added a couple of *sorcery* (haha) to Chapter 3. Something that will bug most players.
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Additional editing is to be done to Chapter 3's maps. 
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Update (3/22/2016) - a couple of hours later
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Finally implemented Chapter 3 and editing is complete. I'm not sure how the players
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will react to this "sorcery". I myself had chills and goosebumps testing it.
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Update (3/24/2016)
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Early map sketches for Chapter 4 has begun. Expected to be fully mapped by 3/25. 
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New people has been recruited. Still waiting for their confirmation.
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Update (3/25/2016)
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Mapping is halted. Backstory is being rewritten with major changes.
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Mapping will continue once a more solid story is made.
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Update (4/3/2016)
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We've paused some parts of the production as we try to re-enforce our backstory.
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Also, artists were recruited. (Finally after sometime) But still, we are in need of
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some spriters. 
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Update (4/5/2016)
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We're still on break. I am currently supervising character designs and some early
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sketches were made.
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Update (undated.. sometime back in 4/2016)
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Game production stopped again (this is another big one like what we had back in 2014 and early 2015).
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We experienced a lot of scheduling conflicts and decided to stopped the production
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indefinitely. We're sorry guys.
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Update (10/17/2016)
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I'm preparing a short story based on Nephi. I'm planning to fully write it sometime this October,
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further and additional preparation in November and production in December.
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A recruitment might be in place when the concept is solidified.
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For instant news, you may like Powerworks on Facebook. You may also visit our website here.
(Game's real website still in progress, this one's just for the meantime)
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The game is to be released for free but we're planning to release it to different platforms and different websites.
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A Steam release is also possible and so is a Google Play release.
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(THIS IS TO BE UPDATED REGULARLY)
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LEAD DEVELOPER
Kylo Ren
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CO-LEAD DEVELOPER
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Nocturne
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WRITERS
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Kylo Ren, Nocturne, Kdash_kof, Onewingedangel666
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CHARACTER DESIGNS BY
Atlas Rose, xNEpx
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MUSIC BY
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Jay_Onas
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SUPERVISING PROGRAMMER
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Serenity Crystal
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MAPPER
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???
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ART BY
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Celianna, Lunarea, Ayene Chan, McSundae, Caitlyn, Hiddenone, Enterbrain
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ADDITIONAL ART BY
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Looseleaf, Kylo Ren, Archeia
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LOGO BY
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Asininity Assassin, Marco Trujilo López (Font), Iampxr
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SCRIPTS BY
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Khas Arcthunder, Yanfly, Dr. Yami, Shaz, Moghunter, Meowface
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ADDITIONAL SCRIPTING BY
Meowface
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[Broyi]

This seems like an interesting project! I can't help because I'm a digital artist but I wish you luck!

I suscribe to this topic.

 

[Abagail Asta]

Hey I will help as anything you want out of:

Writer

Scripter

and the mapper.

pm me for my skype if you accept.

 

[starlord]

This seems like an interesting project! I can't help because I'm a digital artist but I wish you luck!

I suscribe to this topic.

Thanks for your interest in the project! Really appreciate it.

Hey I will help as anything you want out of:

Writer

Scripter

and the mapper.

pm me for my skype if you accept.

I'll PM you for the position you'd be recruited to. Just reply and you're recruited!

 

[starlord]

BUMP. Please, we really need your help!

 

[starlord]

BUMP! Please, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 

[raffi287]

I would love to help, but I'm not really good at anything, but if you want I can try the mapping part (I just started using VX Ace)

 

[starlord]

Thanks for your interest Raffi287, but we're still working on the story. I'll PM you sooner or later once we're done.

 

[starlord]

BUMP!

 

[weegeerunner]

I'm a sprite maker, I could help.

 

[starlord]

Thanks for your interest Weegeerunner! I'd PM you and see if you'd be recruited.

 

[Serenity Crystal]

I could work as a scripter

 

[starlord]

@Serenity Crystal: You're a great addition to our team. I'll PM you and let's talk about the game. 

 

[starlord]

BUMP!

 

[Jiggy]

Hey, if you still want a mapper, I could help *wink wink*

*rereads topic*

Please disregard what I just said xD

 

[EliteKilljoy]

Hey, I could probably make you a logo/title screen.

 

[starlord]

Hey, if you still want a mapper, I could help *wink wink*

*rereads topic*

Please disregard what I just said xD

Hi Jiggy! What made you disregard what you said? Just because its already taken doesnt mean you can no longer help.

Hey, I could probably make you a logo/title screen.

Hi EliteKilljoy! Thanks for your interest on the project. I'll PM you more details.

 

[EliteKilljoy]

Sounds good!

 

[starlord]

We're still in need of a spriter, tileset artist (you'd only create few, probably 10-20 32x32 tiles), horror consultant (to add more intensifying horror elements in the game). If you'd also like to help us write, we're still open for that position.

 

[starlord]

Bump! Merry Christmas (or advance or belated)!