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author=catmitts
So who's up for this

I was thinking about this sites closure and decided that the most important thing about RMN for me was how it consistently got me up off my ass to actually make and release games. Whether for Action 52 or Shinan's contest or the various seasonal gamemaking contests I pretty consistently had a blast in trying to put together and release something under a deadline while also seeing what the other cool_dudes taking part would come up with. I think even beyond forumchats and recieving crits etc this kind of activity was what attracted me most to the site and was actually what made me join in the first place! And I thought it would be a fitting farewell kinda to use the forums closure as yet another excuse to hunker down and be productive.

So yeah if anyone is interested the aim is to release a full game before the forum implodes. This gives you a month!! to get something out. so you have until april 2.

If anyone's interested in judging what gets released etc then we can make an actual contest out of this sucker. It's not an official contest or whatever. You can use any engine or materials etc so 'go ape' as they say.

Themes are optional but in case you need one I would suggest: RAD DOGS

remember: "forums are temporary... finished games are forever" - dark_nietzsche_666


The Site Isn't Closing Down
...however the the sentiment of completing games is a good one. Working against a deadline with other chaps in a "last gasp" game drive whilst sharing crits and encouragement is something worth doing, I believe.

So I am making an official event out of this sucker.

Rules
* Complete a game by April 2nd 16th
* Use a gameprofile download as your entry
* It doesn't have to be a new game - you can take one of your existing projects and finish it off

Theme
* RAD DOGS
* Theme is optional

Minutiae
* We don't have judges or a contest or anything, but if you want to be a judge let me know and I can add you!
* Participants who submit a completed game will get a nifty Rad Dog achievement (makerscore!!)

Details

  • 03/16/2011 04:23 PM
  • 04/17/2011 06:59 AM
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  • Shinan

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Teams Members Entry
Generica: The Next Generation
The Encephalon II
Vampire Friendship
MUST. FINISH. COSPLAY. GAM.
Zero Base
Blah
4 days... I'll see what I can do
Righting the Township
Radioactive Canines
Gem Dog
Big Titts
COLONIAL LOVE
STREETS OF DOG CITY
Team epicer then thou
Lands Hope
Character
Team didn't submit anything after all :P
Daicore Battler Nyo! the inside story
Team wait until the deadline
dark sword
Clan Ritz
Team Journeymen
Horizon
Finish the freakin' fairy game, now.
KnightGame
Teh Studios
speaking shooter
making a gam in 12 days
skullz of awesome
impacts haterz

Posts

Versalia
I was looking forward to some gam mak
1165
author=Deacon Batista
lame

that concept would not motivate anybody... it's the same as RSD and that one got cancelled for good reason.

that's so weird because I see a list of people motivated to participate

a pretty decent-sized list at that
NewBlack
☽ TRASH THAT IS A WASTE OF TIME
4879
author=Deacon Batista
lame


You still get Makerscore AND an achievement, if that means anything.
just for the record: max. 10 % of the participating people are releasing something, usually.
but alright, at least there are achievements to get some more makerscore.

i have to think about this now. let's see. i'll give it a maybe first of all.
Versalia
I was looking forward to some gam mak
1165
author=NewBlack
author=Deacon Batista
lame
You still get Makerscore AND an achievement, if that means anything.


no it means nothing unless you can "win." honestly nobody is interested in participating unless it's a competition.

except kentona, deckiller, otonoko, newblack/yourself, catmitts, tardis, calunio....

but i guess only one of you will actually be releasing anything according to deacon
geodude
captain bluenose
100
complaincomplaincomplain you don't have to enter, you know
tardis
is it too late for ironhide facepalm
308
author=Deacon Batista
A contest with no winner sucks! We need judges now!


contests suck! let's just make games guys~
kentona
By the power of donations!
13174
author=tardis
author=Deacon Batista
A contest with no winner sucks! We need judges now!
contests suck! let's just make games guys~
I agree. Let's make an event to motivate us!
members: geodude
I lol'd.

Whatever, "Acopalytse Nao" can still win the 2011 Misaos in all categories. ^_-
NewBlack
☽ TRASH THAT IS A WASTE OF TIME
4879
Is anyone else starting something from scratch fo' this?

I'd like to know who was... Just for reference laike :D
calunio
Come home with me.
5610
Start from scratch??? Who would be that st...

Kidding ;)
Im in. Starting from scratch sorta. Well, im using my project "The Hunt" as a sort of base. Similar charactors and all, but set in a different place and time. Im usin the hunt cause wolfs are rad dogs.
Liberty
~RTP Princess~
9501
Welp. I'll definitely pull out the stops. Since my internet's been playing up like a little bitch I've more time to do this - and there'd be now way I'd finish DC or another of my games in time, so I'm gonna use one of my 'engine test' 'games' that don't have a story (as yet) for this.
Liberty, do you need someone to help you come up with a plot to stir into the pot with the engine test game you've already got? I might be able to help with that. . .
Liberty
~RTP Princess~
9501
I should be fine - I have an enormous amount of plots squirreled away in a text file just in case of a day like this, but thanks for the offer anyway. ^.^ Really it's just a matter of picking the right one and paring it down to a manageable length. Mapping is already well on it's way. XD
If you really want judges I can judge and make up weird awards for your games.

Shinan's Game Judging Based On The Best Screenshot-award for example.

I won't actually play your games but I'll give out awards and judging depending on how awesome the game looks. How many MBs the game is and how meta the readme.txt is in each game.

You know you want that Award for writing a better readme than the script of your game. Or the Award for no award given to you yet Award.
Yellow Magic
*jazzhands*
1363
Wait, the post says we have till April 2nd but I also see
Ends: 04/16/2011 11:59 PM
Which is it?

EDIT: Yeah I'm guessing deadline's the 16th now. I'll be free from the 27th - 3 weeks should be more than enough yay
tardis
is it too late for ironhide facepalm
308
author=Shinan
Shinan's Game Judging Based On The Best Screenshot-award for example.


the most prestigious of awards......
what's with the readme.txt? I don't get that point...
I'd really prefer being part of a team
OK, I will be making my first game ever for this.