Crabcore
The Rebirth of Slime
I've been pretty inactive here over the past few years (and I'm bound to have even less free time on my hands as soon as my daughter is born, which is going to happen at any moment now) but I wanted to change that with a new project idea that literally anyone can 'play' and collaborate on together - even over the long haul.
So, I've been into really basic gamedev over the past few years (don't worry -- I'm still a noob, and nothing I've ever made in this realm has reached more than the prototype-phase), but I wanted to create a space where those of us with any inclination toward gamedev can share ideas, collaborate on projects, create assets, and learn new concepts together.
Here are a few ideas for how you can be a part of the fun (but there are no limits!):
I know some of you already do some wild scripting and modding, so feel free to share your experience, too! Extending a game is definitely game development in my book, and I think we can all agree that they definitely live in the same wheelhouse.
As always, I'll dump any nugget of information I find along the way here, probably taking all sorts of video snippets and rabbit-hole discussions along the way. I'm also available to help out with anyone's audio woes, because that's my strong point (everything else is a weak point for me!). Can't wait to see what you guys are making, and thanks for being a part of this!
So, I've been into really basic gamedev over the past few years (don't worry -- I'm still a noob, and nothing I've ever made in this realm has reached more than the prototype-phase), but I wanted to create a space where those of us with any inclination toward gamedev can share ideas, collaborate on projects, create assets, and learn new concepts together.
Here are a few ideas for how you can be a part of the fun (but there are no limits!):
Contributing code snippets / functions / objects
Have a cool idea drawn up with basic reusable functionality that you think other people could use? Or, have a question about how to get up and running? Feel free to share it, request it, and delve into it so we can all better understand how to make more unique and interesting experiences!
General engine / organization discussion
Need tips on a good engine to get started in, or a good way to organize your code / nodes / files? Post it up here and we'll try to help as best as we can (and if you've got some advice for us, please feel free to share!).
Level design and game mechanics
Got a great idea for a level mechanic or a map sketch that you think would go great in someone's game? Post it here! Or, get some ideas through collective spitballing!
Asset creation and discussion
Want to contribute some game audio or visuals? Post it here! Or, need help on getting started with sprite editing, sound FX design, game music, or animations? Let's get to the root of it all and explain it so that we can all get better at developing games!
Scripting and modding
I know some of you already do some wild scripting and modding, so feel free to share your experience, too! Extending a game is definitely game development in my book, and I think we can all agree that they definitely live in the same wheelhouse.
As always, I'll dump any nugget of information I find along the way here, probably taking all sorts of video snippets and rabbit-hole discussions along the way. I'm also available to help out with anyone's audio woes, because that's my strong point (everything else is a weak point for me!). Can't wait to see what you guys are making, and thanks for being a part of this!
