Questions about making a game and a general idea

Shara Godwinson · 2014-08-25T00:23:42

Hello all. I was wondering if you all could give me some advice, as I am in need of guidance as a new comer to making games. In all truth I think of myself as more of a writer, but the truth is, if I get my idea started, I will probably take on a designer role. Here comes the idea: I was thinking of creating a game that would be a little like Harry Potter, but not at all set in that world or using those characters and it would probably be for a more mature audience. Think kind of a young or new adult novel set in a magical world with a school for magical people. The goal would be to attend school, and then once you are out of school (or even during) whether or not you want to fight for the forces of good, or the forces of evil. After school you would also have to get a job in the magical world, and you would have to continue to contribute on one side or the other. Okay here come the noob questions: It sounds like what I have heard the most is that it is impractical to make an MMO unless you have access to funds and talent. As much as I would like to make this game an MMO, if for a first game it is impractical maybe I should not go that route. WOuld it be more practical to make an action RPG single player game, and if people like and buy that to make a new version of the game that is an MMO later on? Also someone mentioned Steam to me. Is that a good means of distribution, or it that something that I should avoid and try to get my game published by other means? Also, I really like this site, and I like the fact that you can post hobbyist projects here. Is this a good place to find talent? I have friends on facebook, but none of them are rallying to my call just yet. And last but not least, what do you think of the idea? Is it viable? Or do you think that I should try something else to start out with? Anyway, those are all my questions at present. If I have more, I will post them, you can be sure. Thank you in advance for your patience. Cheers!!

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Started by gambit924 June 16, 2014 03:53 AM

32 comments, last by Adam Moore 9 years, 8 months ago

gambit924

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August 19, 2014 11:33 PM

I just wanted to resurrect this for a moment, and apologies for doing so, but anyway, I got the books from the library and I have begun to read. But I will have to put this aside for just a bit to finish my current masterwork (well, sort of a masterwork). But anyway, thank you all for your advice, I will read up on design and work on things while I am getting this submission ready. Cheers for now, but I will definitely be back!!

sunandshadow

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August 21, 2014 06:36 AM

If you're interested in making a Harry Potter inspired RPG, I think you could get a lot of benefit out of reading the dozen or so Harry Potter fanfics where game mechanics have been added to the universe (usually as a unique ability of the main character, as inspired by the Korean webtoon/manhwa The Gamer). You can find them here, along with some Naruto, One Piece, and other fanfictions with game mechanics added.

https://www.fanfiction.net/community/The-Video-Game-Plot/105176/99/1/1/0/0/0/0/

https://www.fanfiction.net/community/Video-Game-Plot/95091/99/1/1/0/0/0/0/

I want to help design a "sandpark" MMO. Optional interactive story with quests and deeply characterized NPCs, plus sandbox elements like player-craftable housing and lots of other crafting. If you are starting a design of this type, please PM me. I also love pet-breeding games.

Adam Moore

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August 25, 2014 12:14 AM

MMO means multi million online

MMO means "massively multiplayer online."

I think powerneg may have been making a joke about MMO budgets.

Adam Moore

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August 25, 2014 12:23 AM

You'll need to minimize the scope of your game, especially if this is your first go at making one. No matter what you want to make, it's going to take you longer than you think.

You should start by making a few small arcade games. Work your way through the decades of game development.

Build Pong. Build Space Invaders. Build Pac Man You have the advantage of not having to build them in 6502 assembly.

Once you can build games like these, then you can start building your own arcade games. Learn to walk before you try to participate in a decathlon. Going straight to MMO development will doom your project to failure. You might be able to pull off what you want to do as a MUD, but know that it may take a long time to develop.

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