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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
Zero Base
MUST. FINISH. COSPLAY. GAM.
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
Finish the freakin' fairy game, now.
KnightGame
Horizon
Teh Studios
speaking shooter
making a gam in 12 days
skullz of awesome
impacts haterz

Posts

tardis
is it too late for ironhide facepalm
308
i've pretty much come to terms with the fact that i probably won't be done by the deadline.

it's still a good call to action, and hey, i can still try for a demo. B)
Yellow Magic
Could I BE any more Chandler Bing from Friends (TM)?
3154
author=nibbles480
for those who havent started on a game your just about out of time to start a good game people who take too long to get a good idea and they dont know how to make a proper game im just saying it would be a little difficult and sorry for being a noob

Your contribution is noted. Cheers for the insightful post.
its pretty clear i wont be done my game is takeing up alot of time im on about half way done and i started working on it 2 day after this whole thing started but man i wont have it up by the dead line i would need at least a 3 person team to get it done by the deadline so ya its a big problom for me and well i only started useing rmxp last month so im still learning diffrent functions on that alot diffrent rom rm2k3 so ya ive got afew probloms with my game sucks because i reall wanted to get this done by the end of all this
maybe for the next event depends on the rules and whats expected but i may need a team to help me until i get the hang of all this
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
Added a developer to The Encephalon II! Not :P
I think my game will be done by the deadline, but with all RTP graphics. I might work on another version after with more custom stuff.
College is eating all my time with all these new work. now I'm like can I make it =A=;;
Rhyme
Tear Harvester Rhyme
7582
author=Archeia_Nessiah
College is eating all my time with all these new work. now I'm like can I make it =A=;;


I echo this statement.
I am still deluding myself into thinking I can get my shit done in time! Go Team The Next Generation!
i can probably get this done in time if i compromise. might have to stop fretting over this stage music and arrange something existing
I have half a map, 3/4's of an abs and some graphical niceness.

GOOO TEAM.
You're getting there! Keep at it!
No problem, just let us put the deadline to the 1st May.
Decky
I'm a dog pirate
19645
Nah, the deadline is fine at April 16, methinks. Makes us get up off our asses and work. There's always time.
BurningTyger
Hm i Wonder if i can pul somethi goff here/
1289
Maybe for you, Dec, but since I haven't truly begun by this time and have a few other things on my plate- taxes, Passover- it makes me question the wisdom of staying in the drive,as it's really unlikely I'll be anywhere near complete by the 16th and it might be less stressful to simply put together something at my own pace. I am pleased at the new inspiration, though.
I do work off my ass at the weekend anyway. Still I just don't know if it is possible to finish until the deadline. That's why. If I can't make it, then the game will be finished in not more than 1 month later.
You people should understand that no time is ever enough. If you have 2 weeks to finish it, you'll work to finish it in 2 weeks. If you have two months, you WON'T finish it in two weeks. That's how it works. Deadlines are a good thing. They're meant to HELP you finish stuff. They motivate you to work quickly. Stop complaining and get to work! :D
And even if you don't finish it within the two week allotment, you'll still have made significant progress in the hopes of having finished it. Which helps push it farther to a completed state.
I already did and I just fixed a damn buggy passage. I have less than 5 maps to do to finish the game. Next weekend I will release a trail0r. I think I can make it and partake in this event! =-D
BurningTyger
Hm i Wonder if i can pul somethi goff here/
1289
I'm gonna contiue working on stuff evne if I only get a demo or less up. The Theme's changed again.,