Forums and Flamewars

[WhiteRose]

At the moment this is more of an idea than an actual project, but I figured I'd make a topic for it so other people can get on-board if they wish.
Forums and Flamewars

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The concept would be that the player would be a newcomer to Chaos Project. Blizzard somehow gets captured by a malicious fiend, and they must team up with some of the other members of CP to save him on an epic quest through teh interwebz. The whole game would be largely humorous, but it would have it's own sort of unique charm, especially to all of the members who appear in it, either as major NPCs or party members.

The combat system (though I haven't determined whether it will use a modified DBS or BABS) would have a number of classes based on the denizens of teh internet. For example, the main character would start as a n00b, but could class change to a troll, or some other such class. Other examples of classes would be Mods, Lurkers, Comentathores, etc. Special attacks would be like "STFU n00b," "Tits or GTFO," and "LOLWUT," which would have various effects based on their general usage on teh internetz. One interesting feature I would like to include that may or may not be possible would be the addition of "Gets." As anyone familiar with 4chan and the like knows, a "Get" post is an attempt to post with a certain post number. In a similar manner, "Get" based skills would fail if they did not land on a certain turn. For example, a "3 Get" based ability would have to take place third in the combat sequence. This would probably require a custom script, and will be thrown out entirely if we opt to use BABS rather than the DBS. Armor would be based on Proxys rather than Armor Level. Stats would be changed to things like e-penis seize, etc.

Anyway, that's my idea. I'm a little busy at the moment, but I should have enough time to fit in some work on it here and there. If anyone is interested in working on it with me, post here. Questions and comments are also welcome.

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Confirmed In-Game Appearances:
(Note that this list is not definitive; if you're not on it, it doesn't mean you're not in the game. You might be a secret character, or be hidden somewhere in the game.)
Blizzard
Dart
Aqua
winkio
Subsonic_Noise
Diokatsu
WhiteRose
Starrodkirby86
Fallen Angel X
Ryexander
game_guy
Zeriab
Chaze007
UltaFlame
FBI
Hexamin
NAMKCOR
Agckuu Coceg
Cait Sith
SBR*
Branden
Magus/Nawm (They're the same person, right? He just changed names. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)
lonely_cubone
The Niche
Silentknight72
fugibo aka WcW
Tyril132
King Munkey
Shining Riku
ForeverZero
(List is incomplete; more will be added as I get further in development.)

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Current Project Members:

Concept, Eventing, and Mapping:
WhiteRose

Graphics:
Silentknight72
Fallen Angel X (for some character sprites, if he finds the time)
Blizzard (spriting himself, of course XD)

Music:
Subsonic_Noise

Scripting:
game_guy

[Aqua]

...wut O.O

It's so... intriguing... o.o

[Vell]

I nominate myself as the main villain.

[Fallen Angel X]

Perhaps the villain should be Dart. Blizz's pathetic co-worker >8U

I'll help with whatever, just ask >:3

[lonely_cubone]

I love this idea! I'm curious as to who the playable characters will be.

[Spaceman McConaughey]

I wanna be a party member, please!

That would be epicness!

[Shining Riku]

I don't believe i'm 'famous' enough here that people would want me to be a playable character, so I guess I could be in as an NPC? Maybe at least a helpful one for a bit?

I can help out! I'm good with just about everything but music making and scripts.

[lonely_cubone]

Yeah, I can help out too, if you want. Like Riku said, I'm not very well-known, but being an NPC would still be nice

Please?

[Ryex]

if this ever gets made, I'd better be in it, and not just as a camo. Yes, I AM consented

[WhiteRose]

Glad to know there's some interest. Once I install RMXP on my new computer (probably tomorrow,) I'll get started on this. I'll let you know once I'm ready for some help. One thing that would be really helpful is if someone could help with spriting. I already know I'll need sprites for most well-known CP members. There might have been one for Blizz floating around somewhere; I don't remember for sure. Music would also be most welcome. As for scripting, I'll see exactly what I need before roping anyone into this, so they don't have to sit around waiting.

[Subsonic_Noise]

I must obviously be a playable character
Seriously though, awesome concept. For the get skills, if you really want to make them based on 4chan, you could make the skill generate a random number, and if it's a get (doubles etc.) it would have a specific effect depending on the get.
Also, you could make the dungeons in the game other forums, and the last one would be 4chan itself, obviously with the most confusing and disturbing enemies.
I'd help out with the music, I just need to check how many projects I'm already helping with so I can eventually chancel one of them - I don't want to overdo it. xD

[Silentknight72]

Can I be an NPC/Villain?
reference on ulta's rp


Cool Story,
Sk72.

[Blizzard]

PM me when you have this about 50% done so I can make a sprite of myself. xD

[Fallen Angel X]

I might sprite, maybe. Also, a good villain would be Dart >:3 kinda... he might be a bit too incompetent for that though.

[Subsonic_Noise]

Of course, RoseSkye and Computerwiz need to be in this as well, CW will of course be the wannabe villian who always fails and Rose will be the epic troll he once was.

[WhiteRose]

Dart actually was the villain in my original plan for the game. I'll probably keep him in that position, but I'll need to do a little more research so I can portray him accurately. Anyway, I've made most of the database (classes, skills, items, etc.) and am ready to begin on the game itself, so now is the time for people to sign on. The main thing I need at the moment are sprites, and music would be nice too. Also, does anyone have any ideas as to how to map this? I'm open to suggestions. I'll edit the first post to include a list of people assisting with the project.

[Aqua]

Maybe map the forum "network" as how you see it? :x

[WhiteRose]

Hmm... Sounds conceivable. Any suggestions on a tile set? I'm probably going to have to ask someone to help me make a custom one.

[G_G]

OMG I'm gonna be the fan girl for game_guy, he's so hawt!

The not so kidding joke aside, I'd love to see this game. If you need any scripting assistance I may be able to help. Recently I've been scripting in rmxp a lot more lately.

[SBR*]

Can I be an NPC too? Also, maybe you could call the classes 'avatars', and the... idk... stats(?) 'signatures' . I might make a map or two, if you want to .

[Fallen Angel X]

I might sprite Ulta, SRK, and Aqua when I have free time. Dart, you can ask Blizz about or refer to that one thread dedicated to hating Dart, lolol.

[Subsonic_Noise]

I can do some music, if you want, that is. This must be the 4th or 5th project I'm helping with, but eh, it's not like I've got anything else to do besides writing music xD

[WhiteRose]

S_N, if you could do some music for the project, that would be great. I can find some songs to use, but an original theme song (for the title screen and what-not,) and battle theme would be most helpful. You don't have to spend much time on it; it just has to sound somewhat epic and dramatic.

FAX, if you get the time, those sprites would be great!

As for the battle system, I've decided to go with the default battle system, and though I may opt for a side-view system, the basic mechanics will be the same, with the exception of "Get" skills. If anyone has time to help with a script for those, that would be great. It wouldn't have to be too complicated or anything.

Once I get some sprites (or just use temporary ones if no one has the free time to make them right now,) I'll upload a demo so you can at least see what I've done of the intro. Hopefully you'll find it quite entertaining, to say the least.

[Shining Riku]

I can sprite myself easy. Um, is it too much to ask that I be a helpful NPC?

It'd be nice to appear more than once...but that's just meeee.

As for Tilesets and the like....what kind are you looking for? Maybe I can help work on those.

This idea really sounds epic, I like it alot

[WhiteRose]

Alright, here's a very (and I mean VERY) rough demo of the first couple minutes of the game. The reason I'm uploading it is so you can get a concept of the style the story will take, and can help with resources accordingly. Note that there is no music in this demo, the maps are nothing like how they will be in the finished version, nor are the character or battle sprites, and things are generally incomplete. Also note:
THIS FILE CONTAINS ARSHES.
http://www.mediafire.com/?znnujlyhgzz

Oh, one more thing: can anything think of something to use for SP? I'm drawing a blank here.

[Aqua]

Flaming Ability?
Flaming Points...?
Trolling Points?
Uh...
Stuff Points!

[WhiteRose]

Stuff Points!

Hmm... I like it. Then I wouldn't even have to change the abbreviation. XD Hooray for catering to my laziness.

Edit: S_N, if it's alright with you, I'll go ahead and put you down as part of the Dev team. If you get a minute between working on your larger projects, just a song or two would be plenty; I can find others that fit the style to supplement.

[Fallen Angel X]

If I finish my school project this Saturday, I'll get to work on the sprites on Sunday. Is there any particular style you want these sprites?

[G_G]

S_N, if you could do some music for the project, that would be great. I can find some songs to use, but an original theme song (for the title screen and what-not,) and battle theme would be most helpful. You don't have to spend much time on it; it just has to sound somewhat epic and dramatic.

FAX, if you get the time, those sprites would be great!

As for the battle system, I've decided to go with the default battle system, and though I may opt for a side-view system, the basic mechanics will be the same, with the exception of "Get" skills. If anyone has time to help with a script for those, that would be great. It wouldn't have to be too complicated or anything.

Once I get some sprites (or just use temporary ones if no one has the free time to make them right now,) I'll upload a demo so you can at least see what I've done of the intro. Hopefully you'll find it quite entertaining, to say the least.

Explain these "Get" skills and I may be able to do it tomorrow. Dont really understand it.

[Silentknight72]

I'll Work on SK72, SRK and Dio.
What theme for the skins, Rose?
First time i've been doing a windowskin....

[WhiteRose]

@SK72: If you need a picture of me for spriting, I can upload one for you; I'm afraid I can't do anything about the others. You'll just have to go on what you can find here on CP or ask them directly. Anyway, as for the windowskin, I want it to look as similar to internet-based text-boxes as possible. If you'll download the demo, you'll notice the pretty much only single graphic that isn't Arshes is the title screen (which isn't actually finished, but you get the idea.) Try and make it fit into that situation.

@g_g: Okay, thanks! Here's how the "Get" skills should work: if possible, there would be somewhere (probably a case structure) where I could input all of the skills I would like to be Get skills. I skill can be Get 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. The number after the Get is what turn in the battle order the skill must be executed in order to be effective. So, if a skill was a Get 4 skill, it would only work if used 4th in the battle order.
If it's too complicated, you can leave this second part out. A Get Doubles skill would have to be used immediately after another Get skill in order to be effective. Get Doubles skills wouldn't have a number, so they can be used after any Get skill. However, it has to be immediately after; if someone has a turn in between the first Get skill and the Get Doubles skill, it wouldn't work. So, here's an example of a turn order where a Get 3 and a Get Doubles would both be effectively used:

Dio uses "Problem?"
Annon uses "STFU n00b"
WhiteRose uses "Get 3!"
game_guy uses "Get Doubles!"
(It wouldn't matter what happens after that.)

If, however, the Annon went in between you and me, then neither of our skills would work. Sorry if this is vague; it's a bit of a complicated concept. Let me know if you need further explanation.

[G_G]

No I understand. I'd just have to rewrite Scene_Battle and Game_Battler. I'll see what I can do

[Silentknight72]

I got'sa picture database of CP! And I need pictures of whiterose! what clothing would Whiterose  and SRK would have?

[Fallen Angel X]

The concept of SRK that I was going to do involved Kirby with a starrod and a hat with 86 on it. Ulta, I was planning on creating a sprite of a bulldog glowing green. Aqua was going to be a yellow puddle ;D

@WhiteRose: So the battle system will be turn based or ABS? O.o

[WhiteRose]

@SK72: I'm actually out of town right now, so I don't have many pictures of me (or my camera) with me, but if you really want I can upload a couple when I get home tomorrow afternoon.
@FAX: Probably turn-based; there are plenty of ABS games around here on CP, so I think it would be a little refreshing, not to mention more strategic, which is generally how flamewars seem to be. In addition, it would be considerably easier to sprite for, so everybody wins.

As for the spriting style, when I first envisioned the game I imagined everyone looking something like they do IRL. However, maybe your idea would make for a more interesting and varied game. We could also combine styles. It isn't that big of a deal to me, so I'm giving you artistic license as spriters. Do whatever you think would be best.

[Diokatsu]

Hey Rose, have you got the plot or what not all thought out? Star and I once thought of doing a game like this and I'm interested on your idea and maybe I could tell you our original idea so you could take the interesting bits from it XD

And if this is flamewars, I'd most likely be an evil person it would seem....



ZEHOHOHOHOHOHO

[G_G]

If ulta happens to be a villian, I wanna be the guy who gets stabbed by her, burned to ashes, revived, then killed again. Torture at its best

[Shining Riku]

Lol

I could do some in-battle event systems. I've made a few myself for some extra strategic possibilities.

I made up some dummy accessories that grant people "Abilities" in battle like auto-reviving with a 1/4 chance (customizable by variable) and also power boosts, or similar effects that trigger when the user is low on HP.

I know Aqua made a low health states script, at least I think it was you Aqua, I hadn't checked in a while so I forget the author, but the abilities can be changed and such, purchased in shops, found in treasure chests........

I just thought it was something people may be interested in but it's ok if nobody cares ^_^;; The effects of the abilities can be anything you can imagine and create with normal events. Given the possibilities....well, lotsa stuff can happen. I know it works with the default battle system, side view or not. Only problem is it needs an event tab in each troop that calls a common event each turn. It checks which people are in the party and then calls common events designated for each actor in the active party. Keeps it from doing too much, and while it does its magic it's not even really noticeable that it's there

[Silentknight72]

I need: Pics of SRK, Dio, and Rose.

[G_G]

What about me D:

EDIT: If you happened to see a picture of me in the Post a pic of yourself thread, thats when I had longer hair. Its much shorter now. I'll have to get anew one up.

[Silentknight72]

can u send me yours too? i cant find it in the topic......

[G_G]

I'll get a pic tomorrow.

@WhiteRose: I'll start that script tomorrow after my friends equipment scene is done. Never got to finishing it today.

[Silentknight72]

Get a pic fast.I won't be around at Tuesday.  I'll be done with WhiteRose and SRK as soon as possible.

[G_G]

Couldnt find me camera. Here's the old one in the thread. I look a lot different now but I guess just go off of this. If you possible could, shorten the hair. Like I said I have a lot shorter hair.

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[WhiteRose]

Alright, here's my picture from a while back (Pokemon Week, as a matter of fact. Good times.)

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No hat in the sprite, please. If you need a different picture, I can find something when I get back home later today.

[Diokatsu]

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[WhiteRose]

Okay, I dug something else up.

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Yes, I am wearing the same hat. I like that hat. I hope you can tell which one is me.
Hopefully that should be sufficient for your spriting needs.

[G_G]

I can't help but think the guy on the far left is on to us. Quick hide the cheese!

[Chaze007]

I want to be a character ....anddd...I so want a penguin follower.

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[WhiteRose]

Alright, I'll make sure to work you and the penguin in there somewhere.

[Silentknight72]

I'm gonna sprite these fast. When is the deadline, Rose?
Dio and Rose look good together. Just Kdding....

[WhiteRose]

No deadline per se, but do try and work on it if you get a free moment; I'd rather have them sooner or later so I can begin serious work on the game.

[Silentknight72]

Sorry, I might not sprite some of you guys. I'm really busy. But I might sprite Chaze and Dio.

[WhiteRose]

Whatever you can do is fine. I hopefully can find people willing to do the ones that you can't or don't have time to do. I might even try spriting a few myself, though the quality no doubt would be quite lacking when compared to those done by better spriters than myself.

[Diokatsu]

This sounds awesome. Already.

[Silentknight72]

And, Just a question WhiteRose, do they have to wear modern or Medevial type?(knight armor, tunic, robe)

EDIT: I just picked a sprite in my archive and found this:

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EDIT2: WhiteRose is done.

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[WhiteRose]

It doesn't really matter; if I had to chose, I'd say modern, but it doesn't make too much of a difference. Anything can happen on the internets, so we have a little leeway when it comes to style.

[Silentknight72]

I'm already working on Chaze and Ulta. And Rose, Is the armor okay for you?
EDIT: I gotsa sprite of Ulta. ('tis not mine!)

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[Vell]

Make the hair redder.

[Silentknight72]

k.

[WhiteRose]

I'd prefer more modern clothing, but the armor is fine. Don't stress over it too much; we can always go back and edit sprites later in development. Right now, we need to get enough done that I can put together a decent looking demo so we can move to the main projects section.

[Silentknight72]

Make the hair black.

done.

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[WhiteRose]

Make the hair redder.

?

When did it say to make it black?

[Silentknight72]

it just said in the pm.

[G_G]

it just said in the pm.

Fixed

[Agckuu Coceg]

I read about the project... What the fun - to unite almost all active members of the Chaos project forums in a fun exciting RPG. I'm awesome excited about this.

If anything, I can help with the project on the char-set graphics.

P.S. Laid out my own charset, which I used in the demo MAWS 1.2. for this project.

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[Kett Shee]

This looks like it'd be exciting seeing all the lovable(and not so lovable?) people of CP in a game.

I nominate that Blizz should be shown in a battle before he is taken. And his special attack should be sarcasm.


I'd like to see who would eventually end up in this. *sits and waits*

[WhiteRose]

I'm glad to see that everyone is excited about the project and already helping with sprites. The main thing I need to put together some respectable screenshots and possibly a demo is a tileset that incorporates browser-like elements. If someone could help me with this, that would be great. If no one is available, I could create the tileset myself, though I'm not sure how well it would turn out. The next step would probably be animation effects. I'll be able to use some of the default ones, but I'd like to have some custom effects for some of the stranger special attacks. These are a little while in the future, though, so no one really has to worry about it for the time being.

[Aqua]

Browser-like tileset...?
So are we picking sides?

I choose Opera <:

[Hellfire Dragon]

Firefox all the way

I'd love to be in this game as a random enemy or something

Anyway, this sounds like a great idea, hope it goes well

EDIT: Also, how about ol FBI makes an appearance. I was looking through the old sections of the News/Suggestion board and found that old topic 'FBI' made. Maybe make some nice little side quest out of it or something, I dunno, just a suggestion

[Silentknight72]

Yea, I miss FBI. All the people got crazy!

[WhiteRose]

Firefox all the way

I'd love to be in this game as a random enemy or something

Anyway, this sounds like a great idea, hope it goes well

EDIT: Also, how about ol FBI makes an appearance. I was looking through the old sections of the News/Suggestion board and found that old topic 'FBI' made. Maybe make some nice little side quest out of it or something, I dunno, just a suggestion

Definitely. They'll show up no doubt ready to utilize the 4chan party van.

[Kett Shee]

Browser-like tileset...?
So are we picking sides?

I choose Opera <:

Yes, I agree with Aqua. I think Opera is the one.

[WhiteRose]

I've been working on this, and I've come to the realization that I don't know some of you as well as I thought; it's hard thinking of what you'd say in a given situation. Anyone want to help me with dialog? Preferably a member who's been here a long time and knows all of the CP regulars really well.

[SBR*]

Maybe you should ask the people themselves what they would say? For example: I would always get in a fight with wolfspirit, aka fenrimortis. Maybe I can ruin a good upset plan in the game by having a pokemon fight: sarcaboom vs. fenrimortis and zoroark switching sides back and forth?

And maybe you can make the resource board in lots of different styles: realistic, impressionistic (or whatever you call it in english), cell-shaded, etc.? I LOVE cell-shadifying tilesets .

[Subsonic_Noise]

Can I be that insane troll that says things that don't even and still while doing so as and always?

[Diokatsu]

Of all the members who have been the most active and have a similar time zone to yours: Starrod, me, Aqua, winkio and LB would be the ones I'd say know everyone pretty well. Star and winkio are the oldest of those, but in terms of all the members today, most of us know each opther pretty well.

[G_G]

And why wasn't my name mentioned ugh! :V

I agree with Dio all the way. I'm active but I don't really talk to the active members a whole lot so I don't know anyone that well to be honest.

[Subsonic_Noise]

I think people here know my internet personality pretty well.

[SBR*]

Yeah. *cough*cancer*cough*

[WhiteRose]

How are the graphics coming? It's a little hard to do eventing properly with no maps and with everyone looking like Arshes.
Also, I'll do my best to try and make everyone act as I think they would, but if you ever want me to change what you do in a certain situation, let me know, and I'll fix it as long as it isn't too breaking for the story.

[SBR*]

Why don't you use BlizzABS? I mean... it's CP! CP == Blizz == BlizzABS

And I don't like Niche being on that list and me not. Is Niche that much more active than me?

[WhiteRose]

The default battle system resembles a forum thread more than Blizz-ABS; people take turns "posting" rather than attacking. Blizz-ABS wouldn't work for this kind of combat system.

[SBR*]

Hmmm, yeah. That's right. And that other thing?

[WhiteRose]

Don't worry; I'm make sure to include you.

[Diokatsu]

do you want me to do a HUD?

[WhiteRose]

If done correctly, an HUD would add a lot to the style of the game. I'd appreciate if you'd make one. Is there any way you could make it look something like a browser? (IE: Maybe with little close and minimize buttons and stuff on some of the larger windows. They wouldn't actually work, of course.) If not, I'm sure you can find a style that would work. Also, one thing I think would be funny to add to the game would be advertisements. Like those annoying flashing banner ads, you know? Is there anyway we could implement annoying adds showing up every now and again?

[G_G]

The advertisement thing could be pulled off with a small script I'm sure or possibly just eventing.

Also those get skills you wanted or whatever they were required I havent started yet, Been busy sorry D:

[Diokatsu]

If done correctly, an HUD would add a lot to the style of the game. I'd appreciate if you'd make one. Is there any way you could make it look something like a browser? (IE: Maybe with little close and minimize buttons and stuff on some of the larger windows. They wouldn't actually work, of course.) If not, I'm sure you can find a style that would work. Also, one thing I think would be funny to add to the game would be advertisements. Like those annoying flashing banner ads, you know? Is there anyway we could implement annoying adds showing up every now and again?

Ok. I'll try my best.

[Silentknight72]

Maybe use Zeriab's Scheduler to make it appear after like... an 30 mins and press B to close ad?



EDIT: Sorry if I didn't make sprites now because I don't have Photoshop CS(it only has CS3 and i am not comfortable with its new controls and new features.....) in my other comp.

[King Munkey]

This looks really interesting. But It brings a tear to my eye that I am not part of the character list

And maybe after I have some sleep. I can have a full thought on this lol.

[SBR*]

Hmm, Dio, I don't know if you're already busy with the banners, but I have it done . Yes, it's a really messy code, but for me, I scripted it quite fast. It's still Beta1, so I will probably make the code less messy later. But it works:

http://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=125f3Gk5uoobgtF4uO9rBEHHQfqUzb6tCrO2NNocnni8

Sorry for not always having empty lines when needed, but google docs seems to hate me O.o. Maybe it is normal, but he removes half of the empty lines .

[Diokatsu]

I just meant I'd be able to make the banners themselves. I didn't mean that I could script it.

[SBR*]

I just meant I'd be able to make the banners themselves. I didn't mean that I could script it.

Ah, ok. There is a randomize on what banner pops up, so maybe you can make more of them?

[Lobstrosity]

This looks like a very interesting idea! I like how you changed the text and everything in the demo to make it look like CP. I could play a part in this if possible. Maybe do some spriting?

[Silentknight72]

How bout Minkoff's battle system? If u prefer DBS, I have a spare battler found by Sima Yi recoloured by me.(that rhymes!)

[SBR*]

Anybody has checked my script yet?

P.S. Maybe I sounded a bit.... irritating some posts ago, but I already asked it once. Sorry if that's the case.

[WhiteRose]

This looks really interesting. But It brings a tear to my eye that I am not part of the character list

And maybe after I have some sleep. I can have a full thought on this lol.

D: Munkey, I can't believe I forgot about you. I beg for your forgiveness. orz
I'll add you right now.

[King Munkey]

Of course I forgive you Rose. You were just saving me for something important that was all.

[SBR*]

Is it because I have no avatar that people always ignore me or something? Well, I guess I have to get an avatar soon .

[Aqua]

The default battle system resembles a forum thread more than Blizz-ABS; people take turns "posting" rather than attacking. Blizz-ABS wouldn't work for this kind of combat system.

Didn't read the rest after this post...
But I need to say this...

There should /definitely/ be a punishment for "double posting" XD
Might be hard to do though since the only time I can think of someone doing an action twice in a row is by going last one turn then going first the next.
Unless we use an ATB... :x

[SBR*]

The default battle system resembles a forum thread more than Blizz-ABS; people take turns "posting" rather than attacking. Blizz-ABS wouldn't work for this kind of combat system.

Didn't read the rest after this post...
But I need to say this...

There should /definitely/ be a punishment for "double posting" XD
Might be hard to do though since the only time I can think of someone doing an action twice in a row is by going last one turn then going first the next.
Unless we use an ATB... :x

OR make double posting a skill, with an HP/whatever-it-will-be-called-in-the-game reduction as punishment. Maybe make Chaos Drives with script names, like: BlizzABS, RMX-OS and ultimately SDK, with mass destruction skills? And maybe make a flee function called thread lock?

[Silentknight72]

Aqua can i have your picture so I can sprite yours.

[G_G]

Aqua can i have your picture so I can sprite yours.

HA! Good luck on that one. If anything go off from her pokemon avatar.

[WhiteRose]

The default battle system resembles a forum thread more than Blizz-ABS; people take turns "posting" rather than attacking. Blizz-ABS wouldn't work for this kind of combat system.

Didn't read the rest after this post...
But I need to say this...

There should /definitely/ be a punishment for "double posting" XD
Might be hard to do though since the only time I can think of someone doing an action twice in a row is by going last one turn then going first the next.
Unless we use an ATB... :x

Working with an ATB would be feasible. Do you know of a good one?

[SBR*]

I truely am ingored...

[lonely_cubone]

Well I noticed you SBR. Let's try this.

Hey Rose! SBR wants to tell you something! Read his posts!

[WhiteRose]

Well I noticed you SBR. Let's try this.

Hey Rose! SBR wants to tell you something! Read his posts!

D:
*Read's SBR's posts*

Those are okay suggestions, but remember that this isn't just about Chaos Project; they're going to quest through the entire internet, so some of your suggestions might need to be re-thought a little.

[Diokatsu]

Instead of an original soundtrack, let's use internet meme music.

[G_G]

Instead of an original soundtrack, let's use internet meme music.

Agreed :3

[SBR*]

I was referring to my other post, a page back...

[WhiteRose]

Instead of an original soundtrack, let's use internet meme music.

Agreed :3

RAH RAH FIGHT DA POW-AH

I was referring to my other post, a page back...

You mean the banner script? It looked a little bit confusing; can you clarify how I would go about using it and what it does?

[SBR*]

Well, somebody asked for a script that would make banners pop up randomly, and that's what it does really. The config has like three(?) variables, one of them asking for the reappear time, which means the time before the next pop-up appears, another one about the auto_disappear time, which means after how long it is automatically closed. The third one is explained.

P.S. Oh, and the very first one is about the banners shown. Just add extra banners to the array. Just enter the name of the banners and place the banners in the pcitures folder. This comp (not my comp ) types really slowly, so I can't edit the text above to add this variable...

[G_G]

There is probably a better way of doing this no offense at all SBR.

$game_banner = Game_Banner.new

Instead of doing the above, its recommended to just do this in the scenes you want.

class Scene_Title
  alias draw_banner_later main
  def main
    @banner = Game_Banner.new
    draw_banner_later
    @banner.dispose
  end
  alias update_ban_later update
  def update
    @banner.update
    update_ban_later
  end
end

Sure its more work, but its more efficient.

[Diokatsu]

Instead of an original soundtrack, let's use internet meme music.

Agreed :3

RAH RAH FIGHT DA POW-AH

IT'S ROW ROW

[WhiteRose]

Instead of an original soundtrack, let's use internet meme music.

Agreed :3

RAH RAH FIGHT DA POW-AH

IT'S ROW ROW

SOR-RY!

[SBR*]

There is probably a better way of doing this no offense at all SBR.

$game_banner = Game_Banner.new

Instead of doing the above, its recommended to just do this in the scenes you want.

class Scene_Title
  alias draw_banner_later main
  def main
    @banner = Game_Banner.new
    draw_banner_later
    @banner.dispose
  end
  alias update_ban_later update
  def update
    @banner.update
    update_ban_later
  end
end

Sure its more work, but its more efficient.

You're completely right, G_G. I already said I made it really fast so I didn't really think of it before I started. Hmm, but what if you change scenes when the banner is active? Then the banner would suddenly disappear. Also, if you make the reappearing time bigger, you would have to stay on the same scene for a pretty long time, and you shouldn't access the menu.

[Diokatsu]

YOU CAN TOUCH ME I'M BEHIND 7 PROXIES

[WhiteRose]

YOU CAN TOUCH ME I'M BEHIND 7 PROXIES

You'd better believe it.

[G_G]

There is probably a better way of doing this no offense at all SBR.

$game_banner = Game_Banner.new

Instead of doing the above, its recommended to just do this in the scenes you want.

class Scene_Title
  alias draw_banner_later main
  def main
    @banner = Game_Banner.new
    draw_banner_later
    @banner.dispose
  end
  alias update_ban_later update
  def update
    @banner.update
    update_ban_later
  end
end

Sure its more work, but its more efficient.

You're completely right, G_G. I already said I made it really fast so I didn't really think of it before I started. Hmm, but what if you change scenes when the banner is active? Then the banner would suddenly disappear. Also, if you make the reappearing time bigger, you would have to stay on the same scene for a pretty long time, and you shouldn't access the menu.

There may be scenes you don't want the banner on. Also on top of that we can store time thats passed in $game_system.

class Game_System
  attr_accessor :dissappear_time
  alias gg_add_ban_time_lat initialize
  def initialize
    @time = 0
    gg_add_ban_time_lat
  end
end

And add to that variable instead of the variable in the game_banner class.

[Spaceman McConaughey]

Can I be in the game? I've been around longer than some of those members.
(And I have a better attitude than some of them, too. )

[WhiteRose]

Can I be in the game? I've been around longer than some of those members.
(And I have a better attitude than some of them, too. )

You're already on the list, and have been for a while.

[Spaceman McConaughey]

Huh. Maybe it was sleep deprivation that made me unable to see it.

[Diokatsu]

YOU CAN TOUCH ME I'M BEHIND 7 PROXIES

You'd better believe it.

/fail

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck wat do ;_;

[Vell]

I just thought - maybe the HP could be internet speed? Like MBPS? Or maybe Postcounts? or something like that.

[SBR*]

There is probably a better way of doing this no offense at all SBR.

$game_banner = Game_Banner.new

Instead of doing the above, its recommended to just do this in the scenes you want.

class Scene_Title
  alias draw_banner_later main
  def main
    @banner = Game_Banner.new
    draw_banner_later
    @banner.dispose
  end
  alias update_ban_later update
  def update
    @banner.update
    update_ban_later
  end
end

Sure its more work, but its more efficient.

You're completely right, G_G. I already said I made it really fast so I didn't really think of it before I started. Hmm, but what if you change scenes when the banner is active? Then the banner would suddenly disappear. Also, if you make the reappearing time bigger, you would have to stay on the same scene for a pretty long time, and you shouldn't access the menu.

There may be scenes you don't want the banner on. Also on top of that we can store time thats passed in $game_system.

class Game_System
  attr_accessor :dissappear_time
  alias gg_add_ban_time_lat initialize
  def initialize
    @time = 0
    gg_add_ban_time_lat
  end
end

And add to that variable instead of the variable in the game_banner class.

Hmm, that's true!  I'll edit it right away.

[Silentknight72]

I need Aqua and SBR's pic so I can make one....

[SBR*]

I need Aqua and SBR's pic so I can make one....

Oh, right... Take Sarcaboom's sprite by Niche (if he wants to give it to you).

And it seems it takes more editment than I thought. Why exactly is it more effective?

EDIT: Or maybe later. Start with Aqua's first .

[WhiteRose]

@S_N,

If I take Dio's suggestion of using well-known Internet music, then I should be able to cover the majority of my needs. However, what I would really like would be an epic, over-the-top, dramatic sounding main theme. I know you're working on a few projects already, just whenever you get around to it would be fine. If you don't have the time right now, that's fine too.

[SBR*]

How about making an option to change the browser later on in the game: you can change the HUD. You start with IE, but find out that it is crappy pretty soon. Let's take firefox! +1 every stat! And the ultimate browser is Opera.

[Vell]

How about they all give different bonuses. If any at all.

[nathmatt]

when can we see some screenies ?

[Diokatsu]

How about making an option to change the browser later on in the game: you can change the HUD. You start with IE, but find out that it is crappy pretty soon. Let's take firefox! +1 every stat! And the ultimate browser is Opera.

There shouldn't be an ultimate browser. Every browser has it's ups and downs.

[SBR*]

Well, if the original idea for the browser of this game would be O, I guess it should be the ultimate then?

[Diokatsu]

Well, if the original idea for the browser of this game would be O, I guess it should be the ultimate then?

I think you should should reassess the priorities of the development that you hold. It's not the original idea that matters, it's the one that makes the most sense.

[SBR*]

You win. But Opera still rules!

[Diokatsu]

You win. But Opera still rules!

Truth.

[WhiteRose]

I couldn't help myself.

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[G_G]

Nice xD

[Silentknight72]

I'm spriting Niche and others now...

[Kett Shee]

I couldn't help myself.

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Nothing can express how much awesome exists in that screenie.

[King Munkey]

I couldn't help myself.

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Nothing can express how much awesome exists in that screenie.

I second that

[Silentknight72]

updates?

[WhiteRose]

I've made a lot of progress with the story and events, but can't put up a real demo until I have at least a good amount of the sprites finished, and a tileset worked out so I can make the maps. Also, a good number of the skills are properly functional, but some of them won't work until G_G gets around to finishing that script for me.

[cyclope]

can i be somewhere in the game??

[WhiteRose]

can i be somewhere in the game??

I'll try and make sure you're at least mentioned somewhere; the problem right now is there are already a ton of people in the game, and I don't want to overwork the people helping me with spriting. They have enough on their plates already, I'm sure. If they finish what I've asked so far and still want to do more sprites, then I can put you in here somewhere.

[cyclope]

can i be somewhere in the game??

I'll try and make sure you're at least mentioned somewhere; the problem right now is there are already a ton of people in the game, and I don't want to overwork the people helping me with spriting. They have enough on their plates already, I'm sure. If they finish what I've asked so far and still want to do more sprites, then I can put you in here somewhere.

I can do my sprite

[Silentknight72]

hey white rose, i can have a checklist for sprites we have done. ^^

and, can i be a villain? like third,fourth, or fifth to the last? please?

[WhiteRose]

can i be somewhere in the game??

I'll try and make sure you're at least mentioned somewhere; the problem right now is there are already a ton of people in the game, and I don't want to overwork the people helping me with spriting. They have enough on their plates already, I'm sure. If they finish what I've asked so far and still want to do more sprites, then I can put you in here somewhere.

I can do my sprite

Alright. Just send me your sprite when you're done and I'll put it in the game.

hey white rose, i can have a checklist for sprites we have done. ^^

and, can i be a villain? like third,fourth, or fifth to the last? please?

Was the first sentence supposed to be a question? I don't really understand. Also, I don't think you'll work as a villain; it won't fit into the storyline. But I'll see what I can do.

[ForeverZer0]

If you need help with any scripting, let me know. I'll be happy to help you out. 

[WhiteRose]

If you need help with any scripting, let me know. I'll be happy to help you out. 

Thanks! So far, things on the scripting end are going well, but I'm sure further down the line I'll probably need a couple fixes here and there, so I'll let you know.

[ForeverZer0]

If you need help with any scripting, let me know. I'll be happy to help you out. 

Thanks! So far, things on the scripting end are going well, but I'm sure further down the line I'll probably need a couple fixes here and there, so I'll let you know.

[ShadowPierce]

->May I cameo as a skill/weapon/item? I think my name suits any of the 3... 

Also, I'll offer my help whenever I'm taking a break from Wipe... *runs off & thinks of things he can do*


†

[SquareMan]

if you need any mapping, i can do it. here are some examples.

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[WhiteRose]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

[element]

Lol my name will be mentioned anyway not on purpose :p

Tell me If u need a sprite or 2 

[Fallen Angel X]

Sorry about not getting the sprites in. Time is scarce for me ._. Anyways, which sprites have been submitted already?

[k9inpoop]

man i would love to be a npc at least since i didnt get credit for testing and finding alot of bugs in cp beta oh well

[Silentknight72]

Sorry about not getting the sprites in. Time is scarce for me ._. Anyways, which sprites have been submitted already?

What he said.

[SquareMan]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

What kind of tilesets are you looking for? I might be able to scrounge somthing up.

[WhiteRose]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

What kind of tilesets are you looking for? I might be able to scrounge somthing up.

I highly doubt there's anything out there that's scrounge-able. I need tilesets resembling popular browsers (such as Firefox, Opera, IE, etc.,) and websites (Google, 4chan, Facebook, Chaos Project.) Almost assuredly they'll need to be custom made. Of course, if you can find a way to use other tilesets and still convey the feeling of being on the internet, by all means, I'd love to hear it.

[SquareMan]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

What kind of tilesets are you looking for? I might be able to scrounge somthing up.

I highly doubt there's anything out there that's scrounge-able. I need tilesets resembling popular browsers (such as Firefox, Opera, IE, etc.,) and websites (Google, 4chan, Facebook, Chaos Project.) Almost assuredly they'll need to be custom made. Of course, if you can find a way to use other tilesets and still convey the feeling of being on the internet, by all means, I'd love to hear it.

o.

I might know a person or two that can do it.

[WhiteRose]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

What kind of tilesets are you looking for? I might be able to scrounge somthing up.

I highly doubt there's anything out there that's scrounge-able. I need tilesets resembling popular browsers (such as Firefox, Opera, IE, etc.,) and websites (Google, 4chan, Facebook, Chaos Project.) Almost assuredly they'll need to be custom made. Of course, if you can find a way to use other tilesets and still convey the feeling of being on the internet, by all means, I'd love to hear it.

o.

I might know a person or two that can do it.

It would be fantastic if you'd get in touch with them and see if they're willing to help out.

[legacyblade]

I've been lurking in the thread. What would you like it to look like? Would it be sort of like a side scroller view where you jump off different buttons. Think you could draw a mockup of what your vision is? I might be able to help a bit.

[SquareMan]

@Square: At the moment, we're looking for a tileset (or a few tilesets, hopefully) that works with the concept of the game. Because the mapping style will depend entirely on this tileset(s,) I can't hire any mappers as part of the project team until I've found a tileset that will work. I'll keep you in mind, though.

@SP: Sure, I'll put you in here. I'll let you know if there's something specific with which I could use your help.

What kind of tilesets are you looking for? I might be able to scrounge somthing up.

I highly doubt there's anything out there that's scrounge-able. I need tilesets resembling popular browsers (such as Firefox, Opera, IE, etc.,) and websites (Google, 4chan, Facebook, Chaos Project.) Almost assuredly they'll need to be custom made. Of course, if you can find a way to use other tilesets and still convey the feeling of being on the internet, by all means, I'd love to hear it.

o.

I might know a person or two that can do it.

It would be fantastic if you'd get in touch with them and see if they're willing to help out.

yeah ok, but i dont know if they can do tilesets, but they proabaly can.