Just so you know, for the time being I am not looking for programmers or artists, we have everything we need (for now) and I don't really think my request would do well in the Help forum. Like I was saying in my previous thread (quiting working at Eternal Lands), I (along with some of the members from the EL team) am starting the next project, Barren Moon, a combination between real time strategy and RPG. Without going into a lot of details for now (I'll post the design document on the site, once it's finished), the game will involve a lot of team work, where the players will build their own cities, trade with other cities, build various structures and buildings in their city, digging mines, wells, etc. As the name suggests, you start in a barren world, and you'll also have to terraform (most of it will be desert and swamps (different areas, of course)). So I am looking for someone to help us with some research in various fields, such as geology, medieval history, etc. Real life examples of questions I need an answer for: 1. How to build mortar with very rudimentary tools and resoruces. 2. How would you grow crops in a desert (besides for irrigation you also need some kind of soil other than sand), with limited resources, and nothig but desert around. 3. How would you drain a swamp with rudimentary tools and limited resources. There are many other questions that we need to find a plausible answer, so if someone is interested in doing some research for free (in exchange to some credits in the game) let me know here. You can also post the answer to those questions on this thread, and if when I'll have more questions I'll also post them here. P.S. The design document will be public, I really don't think anyone can steal it and make their own MMORPG with our ideas before we finish it. P.P.S The website I posted is completly empty for the time being, just got the domain and parked it to our hosting, but I don't even have an account there yet (will have one tomorrow).

Would this game be semi-historical? Like, do you want info on how the ancient egyptians irrigated the desert, or do you want more modern things? How much stuff would you need? Is this going to be a couple hour a week commitment, or more involved?

The idea for the game sounds really cool, and I may be willing to help out a bit. I consider myself more versed than most in ancient world history and I hope I could use google as a tool, as well... PM me or just reply to this if you are interested.

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Sure, research is no problem! [grin]

Growing plants without soil

Thanks, but the idea is to grow a lot of crops (ie. to support the city), so I was thinking that some thin soil should be created first. Most of the game (in the beginning) involves little techology.

@Sr_Guapo
The game will not be historical at all, the action will take place on a moon in some other solar system. But I do want everything to be as accurate as possible (but not to the point to inadvertently neativaly impact the gameplay).

I am still interested. I definately think this would be a fun project. As I hinted at before, I probably would not be able to contribute more than a couple hours a week.

Are you planning on any sort of compensation for the work? Just curious [wink]...

Quote:Original post by Sr_Guapo
I am still interested. I definately think this would be a fun project. As I hinted at before, I probably would not be able to contribute more than a couple hours a week.

Are you planning on any sort of compensation for the work? Just curious [wink]...

There might be some minor financial compensation, but no promisses. Those who help (substantially) with the research will get free lifetime accounts.

@Wolfmanyoda
Thanks :)
Any idea where can lime be collected? In real life, I mean.

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stuff

The tech is not limited to any age, the idea is for it to progress as the players research and discover new things.
The hose idea wouldn't work, the swamp is all over, you'd just move the water around.