An Idea! Options

[Strawberry]

Hello all!

I've been toying with this idea for a game for awhile now... I just don't know how to execute all of it...

I shall explain.

You are given a set number of hearts, and are defenseless against everything. You are also given a stamina bar that allows you run slightly faster. You must survive several maps/levels until you get to the end of the game. Maybe 10 levels? XD This would probably work better if the maps were random each time, but my knowledge is only with RPG Maker XP.

Anyhoo... While you traverse these maps, there are several creatures and traps that await you. Creatures with various speeds and power, such as one really fast or one that can knock off more than one heart! Ooooo... XD The traps can do various things such as slow you down or make you unable to use your stamina bar.

I was also thinking of adding in various items that appear in the levels/maps. Like a heart item that replenishes you slightly, or maybe collectables. And maybe at the end of the game you get a score or something! Like how often you were hurt, how long it took you, and if you collected the "collectables".

I want a simple, cute story to go along with this. However, I cannot think of one. D= I thought of a star that fell from above and wants to go home, or a young maiden captured by evil wizard and has to escape his castle.

Do you have something to add? A story idea? Does this seem alright?

I just want to finish something without giving up for once...

Thanks for reading!

[Lato]

This seems like one of those cute games they are making for cells/tablets nowdays, the market ya know, They do seem to be getting more popular all the time, A good way to pass the time but I personally hate these types of games, Im RPG all the way, and to do this game well it would take a different game engine.

[Ratty524]

So is this like a puzzler or something? I think what you need to figure out soon is what your game is. Your idea sounds like it would work for an Action RPG like Zelda or something like Pacman. I can't really tell.

[Strawberry]

I think it's more like a survival, like trying to escape!

@Lato I don't have the manpower to make some RPG by myself, you silly bear.

[Lato]

I think it's more like a survival, like trying to escape!

@Lato I don't have the manpower to make some RPG by myself, you silly bear.

I wasnt saying make it by yourself, just throwing around some ideas and thoughts

[Strawberry]

I mean it sounds appealing as I do have some characters and a story, but I don't think I could do it and make it stand out above the rest, you know?

I just have an urge to make a game and finish something for once, and this one was probably just a silly idea anyway.

[MEands]

It sounds kinda like Amnesia except not scary
I like this idea and I'd actually be super into helping with a project like this. Need any help?
Randomized maps would be awesome too, this would be a fun game to just play when you need some quick fun.

[Lato]

I mean it sounds appealing as I do have some characters and a story, but I don't think I could do it and make it stand out above the rest, you know?

I just have an urge to make a game and finish something for once, and this one was probably just a silly idea anyway.

Well you do have your game and it looks great, whats wrong with finishing that one?

[Magical_RuNE_Kni...]

I like the star idea a lot, i think it's charming. ^^

The game could also be something like an alien/ angel fell to Earth. Or it could still follow the heart idea, only maybe you also lose hearts the further you want to venture into the story? Or for upgrades/ easter eggs/ bonus levels or something.


I wouldn't mind helping too actually. I've been working/been busy so much. x__x I would really like to do something different from writing reports, doing research, making design templates, or playing Terraria... lol. Something refreshing/ cool/ interesting.

[Strawberry]

I mean it sounds appealing as I do have some characters and a story, but I don't think I could do it and make it stand out above the rest, you know?

I just have an urge to make a game and finish something for once, and this one was probably just a silly idea anyway.

Well you do have your game and it looks great, whats wrong with finishing that one?

Well, I broke up with the creator of the Ghost Shards, and now it's on hiatus. He says he will work on it, but I want to work on something really bad and I don't feel like waiting around with him. >>

Also, to Magical_RuNE_Knight2001 and MEands, yes! Any help would be awesome! I suck at things like mapping, writing and eventing. I'll take care of spriting, artwork, and stuff! We could become a team. ^___^

EDIT: Someone gave me the idea of being to chose between three characters - each with their own strength and weakness - kind of like a difficulty choice-thing! I loved it!

[amerk]

I like the star idea, it sounds original. As for the type of game you are going with, I'd look back on other old classics, like the Adventures of Lolo, to see how similar themes were developed.

[Strawberry]

Okies!

If I do this, then I'll finally be able to say I finished something! ^__^

I just have this urge to make a game, finish it, and be proud of myself, you know?

[Lato]

Okies!

If I do this, then I'll finally be able to say I finished something! ^__^

I just have this urge to make a game, finish it, and be proud of myself, you know?

I know exactly how you feel, it is a big task and having finished something great is a wonderful feeling, I have a few thoughts on this ill pm you.

[darkhalo]

Already added the heart sphere in the Black Rose....which is not too dissimilar really, and should of used it more come to think
about it.
The idea works along the "carry out the favour for someone" type of theme and you are rewarded with a heart sphere to
collect the reward. In this case it could be a nice HP or SP up for all members, or a nice present for the guardians etc.
Not sure about the stamina bar tho, it would add that suspense note but is it really necessary ?
The hearts theory I think would work well, providing the gamer was also able to claim some back somehow.

Re the traps & stamina bar, its been done before, but how about getting EXP points say for trapping the enemies that follow
you ?....in other words turn it the other way round.

[Magical_RuNE_Kni...]

Well, I broke up with the creator of the Ghost Shards, and now it's on hiatus. He says he will work on it, but I want to work on something really bad and I don't feel like waiting around with him. >>

Also, to Magical_RuNE_Knight2001 and MEands, yes! Any help would be awesome! I suck at things like mapping, writing and eventing. I'll take care of spriting, artwork, and stuff! We could become a team. ^___^

I didn't know Ghost Shards was a collab game. : O But aww, that sucks.
I'm guessing he got busy with real life? That's how most things seem to go about.

Also, great. XD ^^ I am not much of a writer, but I actually really enjoy mapping.

[Strawberry]

Hmmm... Trap monsters and earn exp points... I wonder how I could that with events. XD

@Magical_RuNE_Knight2001

I could always use a mapper, I suck at mapping. Lols.

Since a lot of people seem to like the idea of a star that feel from above, I think I will go with for a story. ^__^