Lets work together to create an origonal DS videogame!

[PINATAcast]

WELCOME TO THE
Paper Mache Game Co.
Recruiting Thread
Click here for Main Wiki Page... (http://pinataisland.info/viva/PMGco)


Back History:
I attempted to start this thread last week, with the intentions of creating Viva Pinata game on the DS like the ones you find at 4kids.tv's website.

Unfortunately due to copyright red tape, it would be in our best interest to create something from scratch, possibly out of the creativity from a RPG that already exists on the board.

Everything we create: art, sound, character & names, and plot must be original. With that said, I am going to attempt to reopen this thread, and keep to PIF regulations so progress does not get held up any longer.

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Ever want to design your own video game? I am forming a design team to do such a task. We will be creating Homebrew video games under creative commons copyrights, for free distribution to anyone with a NDS and a R4/DSTT CARD.

We are searching for people with any of the following previous experience:
Game Design: DevKitPro, Homebrew, XtenDS 7.6, R4DS, DSTT
Art: Sprites, Backgrounds, Text Layout, Typography, storyboarding
Project managment: Waterfall and/or SCRUM Models
QA (Quality Assurance) reporting
Midi Music Design, FXPre-Qualifications / Must haves:
experience with at least one of the following in the above list
Age Doesn't Matter
Samples of work to backup said experience.
passion for video games
time to dedicate to this project(s)How to apply? Fill out the following and respond to this thread:
What service(s) are you offering? (back-end design, UI, audio, character art, QA, storyline dev, homebrew dev, etc)
Samples of work. Link or attach to thread.If you have any questions, please make sure you PM me rather then flooding this thread, leave responses for interested individuals.

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PLEASE NOTE, I have the right to accept or deny anyone who we deem fit. If you are not chosen, please behave maturely.

This group is just like any other PIF group that requires the monarch's approval.

[PINATAcast]

???: pinataFan626001
art: charlietheunicorn
writer: taneer
writer: n64playerI need samples from all 4 of you. Link me or upload here.

[OmniMaster]

Can I be a writer too?

I know I have to give a sample, so I'll give one when I find something.

[PINATAcast]

please direct questions to PM, but yes, throw me a sample and we will see. Thanks!

[P&PParrybo]

If you need someone to help design the game, I'll do it. I've recently taken class on the development of video games. I can show you one of homework assigments, which is making a design docment for a game. The career that I want to get to is console game programming/ designing. I wanted to help program the game, but I still learning how to program with the Nintendo DS.

[taneer]

I guess I already showed you my work. Well, thanks for giving me the part. Won't let you down!

[n64player]

I've posted the stuff before, but I could post it again if you want me to.

[P&PParrybo]

Here is my sample of a game design I did as an assignment for school.

[PINATAcast]

Wow, am I ever glad I got an R4.
Best $100 ever spent!

Lets be EXTREMELY CAREFUL while mentioning the R4 or any other cart. It is to only be used in the context of game development and nothing else. Please. The slightest wrong can shut this whole thread/project down.

[charlietheunicorn]

Accually, I can do song lyrics for backround music.

[n64player]

Do you need me to repost my work?

[Pretztail Party]

I'd LOVE to help, but i'm too young to have any experience of game making.

Is there a job that can suit me for not much experience?

I'm a pretty good writer by the way. And I'm good at songwriting

[PINATAcast]

For everyone who thinks they have given me samples before, these were deleted by Jim, SO... if your name is in orange on the 1st post, then I still need samples from you. Unless your name is in Red, you are not official yet.

Accually, I can do song lyrics for backround music.

Because of the memory size constraints, most audio on a DS are highly compressed, typically 8 bit. Hence, all of the music will be midi with no voice. Thanks though.

I'd LOVE to help, but i'm too young to have any experience of game making.

Is there a job that can suit me for not much experience?

I'm a pretty good writer by the way. And I'm good at songwriting

Age doesn't matter, and PIF rules refrain you from relinquishing that information. I would suggest looking at the list of job skills and see if any fit.

[charlietheunicorn]

I can really do soun effects. I'm trying to, wait! Yes! Is it okay if I use this idea to amke a ferrets or Charlie the unicorn game?

[PINATAcast]

lets direct QUESTIONS to the PM, and keep this thread on topic please.

[charlietheunicorn]

Well, I could do music. Like, sound effects. I'm a master. Or voices.

[PINATAcast]

Please follow the guidelines of this thread. Just like in the RPG realm.

-What you think you can do
-samples of such work

[charlietheunicorn]

Nah, I'll just stick with storybard.

[kirbypalua]

I thought I was for graphics... I'll do pixel art.

[PINATAcast]

you are, you name is listed in red up top. lol

[n64player]

Alright, I don't really put my writing up on the internet; it's usually at school or at friends houses. The best I can find are up on the RP boards.

A death:
It was a beautiful day at the beach. The sun was out and shining brighter than ever! "Wow, this day is gorgeous! Maybe I should put on some sunscreen just to be sa-" At that moment he instantly fell asleep. He woke up with a giant sunburn that stung whever he moved; but above all that, a mole. It was never there before. He went to a doctor to check it out, and that's when he found out the news; he had only a few hours to live. "This is really, depressing...Well, I sure don't wanna die awake." He carefully made his bed, the place where he will last be seen alive. "Say goodbye world, because you're never going to get another look at me again."


The next day, the word got out about what had happened...

An RP:
Pinata Island. Nice, sunny, relaxing, the perfect place to hang out. That is until a massive Ice Age hits. Now eveything that was, and ever will be, Pinata Island has been covered in snow and ice. There are only a handful of survivors that made it through, and they try to do everything to stay alive.

[charlietheunicorn]

I'll just do names. WHa tdo I have to do? I can.

[Pretztail Party]

I still can't find anything to do, because I don't understand what most of the Must Have Experiences mean...

OH OH! I REMEMBER!
I used to make fake screenshots of Runescape. A lot of people rated these highly, normally 8 or 9 out of 10.

I don't have them any more though, as I got a computer for Xhristmas, and it was on my old one. I did have a lot of experience in THAT area though.

[PINATAcast]

I still can't find anything to do, because I don't understand what most of the Must Have Experiences mean...

OH OH! I REMEMBER!
I used to make fake screenshots of Runescape. A lot of people rated these highly, normally 8 or 9 out of 10.

I don't have them any more though, as I got a computer for Xhristmas, and it was on my old one. I did have a lot of experience in THAT area though.

well if someone doesnt understand the list, then it weeds them out. If you have any background art, let me see it. Or make something.

[charlietheunicorn]

I ahve experince making charector discreptions, boom! New one! Their, boom another ohe. Just like that. I can also do names.

[PINATAcast]

I have created a youtube video going more in depth on what we are looking for. Once its done, I will post it up top.

[PINATAcast]

video loaded.

[taneer]

*SIGH* once more:

An RP
Sparks the Dragumfly has opened a strange rift during a research experiment and, upon further analysis, discovered that it leads into the four planes of existance (Water, Fire, Earth, Wind) now he is searching for help to close these rifts before elemental creatures can be realeased, therefore beginning a war which could destroy the world.

Another RP
Story: a collosal split has opened up in the middle of pinata island about a week ago. A team of highly experienced archaeolagists(sp?) went down and came out mentally...ill. now a team of strong hearted warriors have set out to find the inhabitants of this rift and make them close it.

A fanfic by me
http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=6540&highlight=Zelda+Zumbug
A collaboration with me and Kaffable
http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=8197&highlight=Child+of+Predators
And the story for my most used character, Sparks
http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=8524&highlight=Story+of+Sparks

[PINATAcast]

*SIGH* once more:

sorry dude, i didnt get a chance to review them before they were deleted. my bad.

[PINATAcast]

Writer: taneer
Writer: n64player
Game Design: P&PParrybohave been added. 2 other people have been taken off the orange list.

[OmniMaster]

This is what I used in the Afterlife RP for my Ninja character. However, I tweaked it a bit:

I was locked in combat with a Squad of Samurai. I wasn't alone though. I was helping three Ninja who had been chased and cornered by them. At the beginning, we had an advantage over our mortal enemies, but for some reason the Samurai fled.

"We won? YES!"

"Finally..."

"We need to get out of here."

"Why? They're gone!"

"Hes right....they'll be back."

We all turned to run but arrows started to fly past us. The squad had brought back up. We jumped onto the buildings and ran for our lives. However, we were cut off by a Samurai. He was definately a high rank, you could tell by looking at his armour.

"Don't worry, I'll ta-"

The Samurai stabbed the ninja with a Wakizashi. The other two tried to attack him in a double team, but they suffered the same fate. I drew my Katana and locked in battle with the Samurai. Both of us knew what would happen with we were to let our guard down: death. I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder and saw an arrow sticking through it. The back-up had caught up. I turned to them and threw Shurikens at them. That was a fatal mistake. I gasped as the Wakizashi was stabbed through my head. As I fell, I heard the cheering off all the Samurai.

[Pawns4Mons]

Can I be a writer?, here is a sample of my work, if you want longer sample i'll email it

Dear Captain Sol,
Now, what shall I say? It was your suggestion that we write to each this this summer, so that no tale of our exploits goes unaccounted for. And I was quite in agreement with you at the time. Although, I must say it was rathis daft of you to put a memory charm on my brass-tipped quill pen. Now it screeches a reminder every time I go a day or two without touching it to scroll. How am I to explain to General Fitzpatrick why thise is a constant want for paper in the house? Heaven forbid it, but I’ll be using the privy’s supply next, just to meet the demands of your hefty curse.
Now that I am quite done complaining—well, at least about my first point—I am compelled to tell you that nothing stirring, against all your assurances, has occurred since I’ve arrived in Pokaro. General Fitzpatrick is still on his dustbed and Motgomery—in spite of having added a fair amount to his height—has not grown out of his boyish tomfoolery, and promises to be as unbearable as ever.

[kirbypalua]

Can we be two parts?

If so, I'd like to be a writer.
Ehem....
Le clickage! (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=8707)

[PINATAcast]

Updated:
Positions still available:

*(1) Lead (Senior) Artist [oversees all artists, reports to me]
(4) Character / Sprite Artists
(2) Story Board Artists
*(1) Lead (Senior) Writer [oversees all writers, reports to me]
(3) Game Designers
(2) Midi Musician [experienced]
(1) Sound FX

*Lead positions will be chosen out of the pool of members. I am looking for someone who can lead their team and get the job done.

[kirbypalua]

I could be the lead artist.

[Amaroq]

Writer for me

[charlietheunicorn]

Senior writor. I think it would be perfect.

[PINATAcast]

*Lead positions will be chosen out of the pool of members. I am looking for someone who can lead their team and get the job done.

Once production starts I will choose a person.

[Amaroq]

Ok then. Kepp me in mind.

[PINATAcast]

We have 5 writers now one of which will become Lead Write, if one of the 5 drop out then we will open the position. As of now, no writer positions are open.

[PINATAcast]

Ok then. Kepp me in mind.

you could possibly be a backup writer, but since you didnt provide samples... hmmm


Anyone who applies for a position and doesnt provide sample/portfolio will NOT BE CONSIDERED for the spot.

I wouldnt consider this a test, but if you can't follow simple instructions, how do you expect to work with a team and design a game?

[Amaroq]

Here is a sample of my work:

Peter was ready to join the saronian army, but as a germane young adult, he had little experience. To even get to the army, he would have to travel over seas to the land of Margia where the saronian forces were camped. Soon the army would audibly bombard the enemy in a mad fusilade to distract them from the real mission, sneaking into their king's palace. In all this nonplusion, the king would be forced to surrender. Now al Peter had to do was get there before he was too late.

[PINATAcast]

This is what I used in the Afterlife RP for my Ninja character. However, I tweaked it a bit:

good stuff, welcome.

Can I be a writer?, here is a sample of my work, if you want longer sample i'll email it

thats enough for now, thanks for the sample.. welcome

Can we be two parts?

If so, I'd like to be a writer.
Ehem....
Le clickage! (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=8707)

We are only going to have 5 writers at a time. too many people with the finger in the pie leads to chaos. How ever I have opened a LEAD Writer position. I will be picking one of you writers as the manager to oversee the other 4 writers and report progress/issues directly to me.

[charlietheunicorn]

He, I'm working on art right now. Well, I do it on paint.

[PINATAcast]

You have already submitted for a writing position, and you were not one of the 5 chosen. For now, hold off. If I am in need of another artist at the end of the draft I will consider you. thanks for trying out.

He, I'm working on art right now. Well, I do it on paint.

[zach]

I am very interested in this. I will edit this post when I have more details. I haven't had a thorough look through the details because I am sick.

[PINATAcast]

I am very interested in this. I will edit this post when I have more details. I haven't had a thorough look through the details because I am sick.

We welcome anything you can bring to the table.

[Pawns4Mons]

whats your guess for when all this will start happening?

[PINATAcast]

ball starts rolling when we have a team.

[Pawns4Mons]

where are we going to post the really technical stuff because a series of pm's will get VERY complicated.

[PINATAcast]

where are we going to post the really technical stuff because a series of pm's will get VERY complicated.

At that stage, we will probably use a wiki page for the collaboration.

[kirbypalua]

I have an idea for a chatting thing. You'd have to have a deviantART account though. I could make the account.

[PINATAcast]

I would rather keep it on on here. I tryed using a Myspace Group/forum, but I thought against it.

[Kitmit]

Heya! I saw your post on youtube and I really want to help in some way. I have to admit im only 16, but I love to write, create small animations and flash games as well as draw all sorts of art styles and creatures. I also love to create new characters and stories. I also can compose music as well as play the saxophone, the piano, singing and a bit of guitar. I can only program a little bit now though T.T so I won't be much use in that.

But if you want to check out some of my art/animation/story work I have a webpage here you can check out : <edited>
If you want to hear some of my compositions also I can try and upload some examples for you, but only if you are intressted.

I also wouldn't mind making story boards, character voices and so forth.I have also been dedicating my time to making a flash animated web series, with a team of writers etc, so I have some experience of working with people. I will also have a lot of time after my exams, that end this week, to spend on recreation, so this would be great fun to be a part of. I also want to make video games when im older, and I believe this may help. I only hope I am of some use 8D thanks for listening

[PINATAcast]

Kitmit, thanks for the 411... if you link me to sites outside of PI.info please PM them to me rather than posting. I would like to see stuff you have done. Also, admin do not take kindly to posting your age on here, so you might want to edit that.

Anyway, age for anyone isnt an issue, as long as you can contribute. i look forward to hearign from you on PM. thanks.

[PINATAcast]

alright, we now have a wiki page, and i have updated the main post of this thread.

http://pinataisland.info/viva/PMGco

[n64player]

Ah sweet! I have a mic, I would be able to do voice overs.

[PINATAcast]

ill keep that in mind if we go after a game that requires a voice over

[Amaroq]

So am I a writer?

[PINATAcast]

So am I a writer?

we have 5 already, but you can be a backup and slip in if someone quits.

any good at art?

[bearz unlimited]

I would like to join, but, the only thing I would be good at is making up ideas for games.

[PINATAcast]

great Bearz, give me some example ideas?