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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 11/26/2004 : 10:13:20
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I've been thinking about it for a while, but now we're in wintertime (not exactly), the days are short and I have some free time.
I've made my way to work as a computer programmer, but for some weird coincidence, I'm working on a help desk, for two years now, which is a better job, no doubt about it.
But if some day I get fired, I'll have to go back to my last job, so I don't want to lose my skill on it.
After all that boring "This is my life" introduction, here I go:
I've been thinking about making a little FB game with The Man himself as the main character. My last idea is a 2D beat 'em up game with an old-fashioned double or triple parallax scroll. The enemies could be aliens or musical critics, I don't know.
Probably I'll need some help with the characters graphics but I plan to steal the backgrounds from some 90's game so it'll be easier.
It should be plain Java (not that Shockwave shit), so I could practice with it.
What do you think about it?
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 11:23:23
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We would definitely host it. I'm an EE/CS grad myself, so if you need any assistance I'd be glad to lend a hand. Certainly I'd love to help flesh out some of the design or sit in on those 'meetings'. There could be different types of enemies with various skills/properties. Instead of health, you have a career to build. Killing aliens doesn't help you, but letting them get by you peacably (even as they attempt to induct you) builds you career through inspiration. Music critics attempt to destroy your career. How do you beat them? Release a new record on their asses or possibly make fun of them subtly. I'm not sure how you'd do that in a sidescroller, but hell...
This could be fun.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 12:30:02
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That sounds terribly difficult. But you have some nice ideas.
I have three stages in mind: "Los Angeles","Abstract Plain" and "Massif Central", because he said he wanted to live in.
I said a beat 'em up game because I'm dying to make the Parallax scroll thing and big-headed characters like the South Park ones, but if someone has a great idea about a RPG or a strategy game, I'm open to suggestions. No 3D though.
I forgot to say that this is a FB (or a FB.net) tribute project, I don't want to get credit for it. Everyboy who wants to be in will be welcomed. It needs a soundtrack too.
It would work better as an embedded applet or a standalone app?
I have an old demo hosted, if you want to check it out (www.moxito.jazztel.es) No timing routine, so it could work awfully on your computer.
It would be funny if The Man himself would want to play his own game, hmmm...
PS: What's an EE/CS?
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 12:52:37
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Xavier, I hate computer games, but one about Frank Black souds a fantastic idea! I wish I knew something about computers so I could be able to help...but you know how good I am with these machines!
But I can think of playing... if the "Man himself" plays!!!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 13:54:20
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We all know you're a great designer, so if you want to make some drawings or you have an idea about the style of it, tell me.
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 14:02:45
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I though about that...just tell me what do you need!
And thanks for the compliment!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 14:25:00
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NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/26/2004 : 23:46:13
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Fenders and Takamines as special weapons, huh???
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 00:56:26
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I think that "Abstract plain" would do some great background...
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 02:18:06
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But I don't know how an abstract plain looks like.
A final two-headed Deal twins boss could had been a great enemy, but the reunion thing has fucked it up.
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 02:27:19
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That´s the idea...to imagine, to think about it, wasn´t that you had in mind? To put your feet on the air and your head on the ground?
And what about if there were no weapons, and he could be just be "blowing kisses to the enemy"??
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 02:46:43
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Kisses? That's not the FB way. He's a macho man. No, no, no...
Falsettos and Power Chords sound as better weapons.
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 02:53:14
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He´s not a macho man, I don´t think so...and that´s just on Fields of Marigold! He said it!
That´s why I don´t like computer games...they always have violence!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 03:28:48
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Video games are just like real life. There's violence everywhere.
Anyway, I don't plan to make a violent game.
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 04:06:27
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As an adult I can deal with violence in a game, I know the difference between right and wrong.
Some games, especially the most popular revolve around acts of wrong doing, but they are just fiction.
I can't see too many children accessing this game to be, not while we still have Top of The Pops.
The world and art is good against evil. Where there's the hero there's the enemy. I'd rather strum him to death than kiss him.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 06:22:18
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Thanks FBC!!! I'll do my best.
Welcome to the big weird FB.net family!!!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 11/27/2004 : 06:50:46
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Ooh, ooh, you should make it like Double Dragon!
I'd buy it.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 00:30:13
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I thought it would be a more popular thread. Does it need to be posted in the general chat section? I don't know. But if all the needed inspiration has to come from me it will have a lack of creativity for sure.
Anyway, I'm doing it my way.
Thanks for your help. I'll keep you updated. Specially you, Rita, the scary monsters designer 
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 00:48:37
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Que Medo!
I like that name, "Scary Monsters Designer"!
But maybe you´re right, this thread would be much more popular if it was in the g. chat.
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 10:03:53
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Is it lame to post a link in the general chat section, Deaner?
I want to keep this tidy.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 10:20:45
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quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor
But I don't know how an abstract plain looks like.
A final two-headed Deal twins boss could had been a great enemy, but the reunion thing has fucked it up.
Caminar sobre las hojas del otoño es romántico y resbaladizo
What if when you initially encounter the two-headed Deal Sister monster, she is a boss to be defeated. Once sundered, she becomes an ally and helps you in your quest?
There could be all sorts of allies in the game. You could come across the Miracle Legion and enlist their help, eventually taking two of their members into your party. You could be aided by your guide, Ken Goes. Throughout the game, a side quest could involve appeasing the 'Tom Waits' so at the end he helps you. You'd have to collect a certain amount of items (say, Bone Machines, or bones for said machine). Etc. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 11:28:21
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Go ahead, Whore. Let's get some people in here.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 11/30/2004 : 20:30:37
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| I can't offer any practical advise but i think it's a very cool idea whoreatthedoor. I can't wait to see the final product you put together! |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 06:11:33
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i'd make it a Mexican 'Day Of The Dead' style affair (think 'Grim Fandango')
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 06:30:43
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A Grim Fandango film-noir side scroller. Could be a beautiful thing. So long as you have the converted two-headed Deal monster at your side.
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 06:58:06
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Can the enemys be "The man in black"!? They could be chasing our Man!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
Se a alma não é pequena.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 07:51:35
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The men in black! Great idea. Is hard to find enemies for him, isn't it?
On the other side, he can't have a big range of enemies, because we must keep it under 10 MB of data, so it could finish looking like the "Teenage Mutant Turtles".
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 08:18:07
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How about thugs that steal your trailor full of equipment? And tacos, you should fit tacos into the game somehow.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/I mean, it's not like I'm an Arab and Kim's an Israeli.
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Posted - 12/01/2004 : 10:43:34
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Did you like Xavier, little man in black chasing him, it could have some UFO´s too...I think he would like that!
Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena
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Active Duck
~ Abstract Brain ~
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/23/2005 : 10:58:00
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/24/2005 : 16:15:00
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Originally posted by speedy_m
There could be all sorts of allies in the game. You could come across the Miracle Legion and enlist their help, eventually taking two of their members into your party. You could be aided by your guide, Ken Goes. Throughout the game, a side quest could involve appeasing the 'Tom Waits' so at the end he helps you. You'd have to collect a certain amount of items (say, Bone Machines, or bones for said machine). Etc.
I thought it would be cool if you have to "rescue" the other band members to make it to a gig or something. Find Joey. Now find Joey's guitar. Oooh, there's a drumstick, Dave must be near...have a Kimmy-Snak for vigor or something.
then onto Catholix land where you have to outjam sucky bands or somethin'...
just random, tired thoughts... |
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Elephant
- FB Fan -
Canada
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Posted - 03/31/2005 : 03:23:18
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This needs to be moved into the General Frank Black chat I think.
Personaly - being a giant dweeb/nerd myself, I play a lot of video games. I think this would be a awesome project, especially if you had some sort of high-score board. I know it would be awesome to be able to brag about your "Frank Black: The Game" score.
I think Joey Santiago should definetly be in this game. He's just totaly video game material. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 03/31/2005 : 06:39:15
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Whore, if you're really serious about this still, then consolidate these ideas into what you are hoping to do with the game (i.e. lay out a more detailed, "here's the game I'm looking at designing" instead of a "what should be in this game") and start a new thread. There'll still be lots of room for ideas in whatever you choose and it'll give a little more direction to it.
If/when you start this thread (and feel free to put it in general chat) and get working on it, then I will give you a news item linking to your thread and sticky the thread itself. But only if you're really serious.
 "Join the Cult of Frank / Woo-bee-boo-dee-boo-dee-doo-weeoou." |
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Mickey
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 04/04/2005 : 02:07:51
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I think the game would be cool in the format of the original NES Final Fantasy with your party members being different band members. Frank, Kim, Joey, Dave, Scott, Dave, Dave, Feldman, Rich. Frank being your standard warrior charecter, Feldman a mage, etc. They could go up against other indie rock acts or something.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 04/04/2005 : 03:25:43
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Sorry, Dean. I totally forgot about this one. And yeah, I was talking seriously when I posted it.
I'll try to make a short shitty demo of Frank walking along the scenario so you'll can see what's in my mind.
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