Unknown [Information/Hiring]

Blah64 · 11-06-2012

I didn't expect to be hiring so soon, but my plans changed and I can't edit my original thread, thus I am making a new one.

Unknown will be a space themed server that focuses on PvP and the struggle for dominance between the existing Empires. The space portion should dominate gameplay, but there will also be ground based aspects.

Planned Initial Features:

• 4 systems-3 Empire owned, 1 neutral
- o More can be released with time, as they are "discovered"
• 3 Main Empires competing for control
• 'Dynamic' economy to allow trading
• Full loot
• Space & Planet based resource mining
• Control of stations in neutral systems are constantly fought over for control:
- o Able to build defensive structures to allow safer travel/mining
- o Able to build resource collectors for much slower but automated gathering in the area
• Control of planets in neutral systems are fought over for control in special events
• Special events that allow Empire home planets to be attacked to steal funds if successful(but not take over)
• Orbital strikes of planets
• Multi-person capital ships:
- o Carriers/Battleships/Freighters/Corvettes
- o Can be boarded by enemies
- o Components can be destroyed and crew need to repair to keep the ship in top condition
- o Require vast amount of resources by Empires and have maintenance costs
- o Can enter hyperspace on their own
• Personal craft:
- o Fighters
- o Bombers
- o Trading Ships/Mining Vessels
- o Support Ships
  -  Buff allies' shields
  -  Heal allies
  -  Cloak for scouting
- o Can upgrade various equipment such as engine, shields, weapons and powerplant using a combination of weight and slot restrictions for combinations of weapons.
- o Require the use of jumpgates to travel between
• Variety of missions(quests) ranging from infantry to fighter/bomber to multi-person requiring a capital ship
• Events(it wouldn't be Graal without 'em)

Demonstration video of movement, weapons & capital ships:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0alzw...ature=youtu.be

I have been developing this by myself, and using placeholder art(if you haven't noticed, I'm not an artist). I believe that there is now a good framework in place, and that I cannot really move forward implementing new features without actual graphics artists. I would like to be able to start integrating game play mechanics directly with the artwork now and actually begin development towards becoming a hosted server.

Development Plan:
Primary development will focus on the Space PvP & Empire control mechanics first.
Then we will develop the crafting and ship constructing mechanics.
Following that, we will develop ground based combat.
PvE missions and gameplay will be the last area to focus on.

Current Staff:

Blah64 - Manager/Scripter

Unknown is currently hiring development positions
Graphics Team (GAT) - This is the most needed position at the moment. Tilesets, GUI/HUDs and all space based graphics need to be created.

Levels Team (LAT)-Not needed quite so urgently, but getting a head start on level development will be a great help.

Sound Effects & Scripting Teams (SFX/NAT)-Not necessarily needed at the moment, but I wouldn't turn away eager talent.

Application:
Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

Graal Account Name
Development position(s) you are applying for
Previous space games you have played
Any suggestions you may have for the server
Examples of your work

PoeticFolly · 11-06-2012

Everybody on graal right now.
http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3rnl47/

grimofdoom · 11-06-2012

I really like the whole idea of it ^_^ once better graphics and systems are put in I bet it will be even better...

Higbey · 11-06-2012

so instead of a few good servers we have tons of crappy servers that may end up failing.
its like the natural selection of servers. so sad.

PoeticFolly · 11-06-2012

I think that all of these people that are trying to make a server that may or may not end up failing should get all of their staff together and just make one big and great server. That would be a great idea.

grimofdoom · 11-06-2012

Too much staff=horrible outcome of mixed talent+production

PoeticFolly · 11-06-2012

Posted by grimofdoom

Too much staff=horrible outcome of mixed talent+production

Well, not all of the staff. Maybe the head admins of each group and some others that are really talented.

grimofdoom · 11-06-2012

Yeah...but then it will be like graal classic online where it will end up they only give us useless hats every 2 weeks AND make hours of work that will only be on the game for a couple days and never used again...

Higbey · 11-06-2012

Posted by grimofdoom

Yeah...but then it will be like graal classic online where it will end up they only give us useless hats every 2 weeks AND make hours of work that will only be on the game for a couple days and never used again...

not with all the scripters and good server plan and developer.

Kiwi · 11-06-2012

You stole my format

But good luck.

Blah64 · 11-07-2012

Posted by Kiwi

You stole my format

But good luck.

Your format?? Are you talking about the server or the post?

If post:
This seems like a pretty standard hiring thread...

Posted by grimofdoom

My idea would be having a system like graal classic with the folders but instead inventory/cargo(name wise) with diffrent tabs depending on the type of item...AND have the ability to trade certain inventory/cargo/in game money with other players...LASTLY, instead of houses/guild houses have personal ship and capital ship(of which all members of the guild can enter from the guild page if there is guilds)

All of those features are already planned.

Individual players cannot build or own capital ships. They will be Empire projects and have an upkeep cost. The leadership will decide upon the building of the capships and assign them captains, but some will let you set them as your respawn point if you are part of the crew. In neutral territory, everyone will be able to board the capships, even enemies.

Kiwi · 11-07-2012

Title format

But I'll survive.

Blah64 · 11-11-2012

Sage ended up joining me and is making graphics
Here's some progress that has been made on the server:

And here is a short video of us testing some basic fighter combat. Values for weapons/ships/shields etc. aren't indicative of how balanced weapons will be. These were just set to make the video nice and short.

Basic fighter combat is actually pretty fun even at this stage in development.
(Sage isn't very good at aiming or dodging

, I keep winning pretty easily in our duels)

Kiwi · 11-11-2012

Nice :] You should post some stuff on the official forums. I think they'd be interested.

Edit: Wait, you already did. I didn't see it.

. Anyway, it looks cool.

PoeticFolly · 11-11-2012

Wow. You guys are making progress. It looks good.

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Blah64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 162	Unknown [Information/Hiring] I didn't expect to be hiring so soon, but my plans changed and I can't edit my original thread, thus I am making a new one. Unknown will be a space themed server that focuses on PvP and the struggle for dominance between the existing Empires. The space portion should dominate gameplay, but there will also be ground based aspects. Planned Initial Features: • 4 systems-3 Empire owned, 1 neutral o More can be released with time, as they are "discovered" • 3 Main Empires competing for control • 'Dynamic' economy to allow trading • Full loot • Space & Planet based resource mining • Control of stations in neutral systems are constantly fought over for control: o Able to build defensive structures to allow safer travel/mining o Able to build resource collectors for much slower but automated gathering in the area • Control of planets in neutral systems are fought over for control in special events • Special events that allow Empire home planets to be attacked to steal funds if successful(but not take over) • Orbital strikes of planets • Multi-person capital ships: o Carriers/Battleships/Freighters/Corvettes o Can be boarded by enemies o Components can be destroyed and crew need to repair to keep the ship in top condition o Require vast amount of resources by Empires and have maintenance costs o Can enter hyperspace on their own • Personal craft: o Fighters o Bombers o Trading Ships/Mining Vessels o Support Ships  Buff allies' shields  Heal allies  Cloak for scouting o Can upgrade various equipment such as engine, shields, weapons and powerplant using a combination of weight and slot restrictions for combinations of weapons. o Require the use of jumpgates to travel between • Variety of missions(quests) ranging from infantry to fighter/bomber to multi-person requiring a capital ship • Events(it wouldn't be Graal without 'em) Demonstration video of movement, weapons & capital ships: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0alzw...ature=youtu.be I have been developing this by myself, and using placeholder art(if you haven't noticed, I'm not an artist). I believe that there is now a good framework in place, and that I cannot really move forward implementing new features without actual graphics artists. I would like to be able to start integrating game play mechanics directly with the artwork now and actually begin development towards becoming a hosted server. Development Plan: Primary development will focus on the Space PvP & Empire control mechanics first. Then we will develop the crafting and ship constructing mechanics. Following that, we will develop ground based combat. PvE missions and gameplay will be the last area to focus on. Current Staff: Blah64 - Manager/Scripter Unknown is currently hiring development positions Graphics Team (GAT) - This is the most needed position at the moment. Tilesets, GUI/HUDs and all space based graphics need to be created. Levels Team (LAT)-Not needed quite so urgently, but getting a head start on level development will be a great help. Sound Effects & Scripting Teams (SFX/NAT)-Not necessarily needed at the moment, but I wouldn't turn away eager talent. Application: Send an email to [email protected] with the following information: Graal Account Name Development position(s) you are applying for Previous space games you have played Any suggestions you may have for the server Examples of your work

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PoeticFolly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In your heart Posts: 2,813	Everybody on graal right now. http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3rnl47/ Attached Images

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grimofdoom E(83) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missing Posts: 100	I really like the whole idea of it ^_^ once better graphics and systems are put in I bet it will be even better...

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Higbey Not Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hell Posts: 4,885	so instead of a few good servers we have tons of crappy servers that may end up failing. its like the natural selection of servers. so sad.

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Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,956	You stole my format But good luck.

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Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,956	Title format But I'll survive.

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Blah64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 162	Sage ended up joining me and is making graphics Here's some progress that has been made on the server: And here is a short video of us testing some basic fighter combat. Values for weapons/ships/shields etc. aren't indicative of how balanced weapons will be. These were just set to make the video nice and short. Basic fighter combat is actually pretty fun even at this stage in development. (Sage isn't very good at aiming or dodging , I keep winning pretty easily in our duels)