Hey again /mlp/. I'm working on programming an MLP-themed text adventure. Here's link to an extremely preliminary build. https://mega.nz/#!eQl1RTRC!CDG2r9vGyQvUxE0ndoaHrFAw5p4HQHhxN-RSmFb-xqkCurrently, there's only like five commands you can do, and all of them are just to test the functionality. There's "rape", "sage", "dubs", "credits", and "help", all of which just give a text reply.I'm looking for some writefags to work together and make this more than just a proof-of-concept. You won't get paid, but I will replace the generic "Anons of 4chan" with your names if you choose to namefag.
>>28204835That's fucking coolI can certainly help write, I'm fairly competent, never did anything MLP-related but this I can help with.
>>28204997Great! Have you any ideas for the overall storyline and whatnot, or do you want to wait for some more writefags to collaborate with them on ideas?
>>28205073> Typical 'Anon-In-Equestria' scenario> Piss about in Equestria> Talk to horsies> Travel to Canterlot and shit> As time passes, there are a bunch of hidden forces in the background, controlled by AI and RNG> Rarely, their progress can be seen in things like newspapers or overheard rumours> Eventually, one of several stories, with a bunch of variations, plays out based on what just happenedIt'll take a fuckload of effort but sheeit it's worth it for a proper FIM RPG
>>28205108So, what I'm saying is that basically, a little simple simulation is run, and based on the results, a story unfolds. As in, what comes out is subtly affected by the simulation, and there are numerous ways to peer into that, a little foreshadowing.The story is different each time, but still the same overall thing. We basically have a couple of slots we put "How it is" in, if that makes any sense.Shit, I need to sleep.
>>28205108>>28205130>It'll take a fuckload of effortDude, don't get too ambitious. Makes it easy to end up like LoE, where people have been working on it forever and it still seems half done.Why not build a little slice-of-life sort of game, where all you do is run around town solving some basic friendship problem? It'll probably be more work than you think, but by the time it's done you'll have a much better idea of what's easy or hard to add to the game and what sorts of features work or don't work.
>>28205186That's more along the lines of what I was originally thinking. But we don't want it to be all running around, so perhaps we should have some sort of experience system, so as you go around town and complete various tasks, you can unlock more tasks and rewards. And I think there should be some random variation, so you don't solve the same problem from the same ponies every time.
>>28205212>>28205186Sure. It'll be a good game, and a good base for any expansion.I do want the ability to go around Equestria, though.
>>28205212Please, for non-english people around there that can't talk english properlyPut an option to have every actions you can input, so it makes it easier to know what words we can useOr, make it a la CYOA : Different options comes up at different times, and you choose one, everytime
>>28205224Oh, I definitely want to explore Equestria too. Maybe not every single area, but at least to the major places.
>>28205224We could just start by making ponyville and interactions with every pony, then expand when it's done with canterlot'n'shit
>>28205234That's what I'm planning to use the help menu for.
>>28205244I think development-wise, we should definitely start out with completing Ponyville's interactions. But do you think we should make one huge game with all the areas (which would be better for continuity), or split it up into several "episodes" of a series?
>>28205108>Anona in Equestriayeah, can we not? AiE is the fucking worst and not pony related.
>>28205266What else could we do besides AiE?
>>28205279Actual fucking pony? What the fuck do you think?Could make it about Spike, or any other character, you dumb retard.
>>28205253If you got a GREAT plotline, do episodesElse, just make one huge gameEpisodes are great only if the plot is great, fast-paced and interesting.If you're just planning to do some kind of dating sim, you're better with one huge game
>>28205212>experience systemI don't think that's necessary. Usually text adventures have items you can collect, and different opportunities are available based on what items you have in your inventory.>there should be some random variationCould be cool. Once the main storyline is done, you could add some variations. Adding a whole second quest seems hard but maybe you could reuse some parts, like you need a few of the same items and you get them the same way as before.>>28205253You could do multiple episodes even without leaving Ponyville. Keep the map the same, but move around some of the characters and give them a bunch of new dialog.>>28205285This. I'd rather play as Background Pony #123 (or Spike) than as Anon.
>>28205285I think we should do a strawpoll to choose the main character.http://www.strawpoll.me/11036429
>>28205301>two entries for anonWay to stack to your favor, I hope this project dies in hell as well as yourself, you flaming faggot.
>>28205306One of them is for human anon, and one is for pony anon. It'd make a difference, you know.
>>28205279Be massive niggerfaggots
>>28205306are you just fucking retarded"HURR DURR THE CREATOR DOESN'T WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT HIM TO DO I'LL SAY HE IS A HOMOSEXUAL AND WISH HIM BAD LUCK THAT'LL SHOW HIM"+There's a MAJOR difference between Anon human and anon pony, so it's worth having two entries
>>28205306If it does anything it splits the votes for anon, so stop complaining you fucking mongoloid.
>>28205301Poll is fucked. I voted for "character from the show" and it didn't register (showed zero total votes on the result page). But then I tried to vote for it again and it said I had already voted. "Character from the show" is still at zero votes.
>>28205332>http://www.strawpoll.me/11036429Seems to show one vote for me.
>>28205332refresh you niggerit showed up on my strawpoll
Well, it could always be a literally who poner that you take the role of in game, and while the friendship problem idea is pretty safe to go with, it only seems like it'd work if you took the role of one of the mane 6It could revolve around you not getting the shit kicked out of you when disaster (inevitably) befalls Equestria, seeing as how you're essentially the everyman in-universe if that route is takenI wouldn't mind helping write for it either
>>28205342Yeah it finally showed up after refreshing 3 or 4 times. Still not sure if that's my vote or if someone else voted for it in the meantime. Oh well, probably doesn't matter. AiE might be trash but given how much of it there is on this board I'd be amazed if it didn't win.>>28205351>it only seems like it'd work if you took the role of one of the mane 6For official cutie-map-style "friendship problems", maybe. But you could also just pick your favorite background pony as the main character, and have them solve problems for other background ponies. Like maybe you play as Carrot Top and your neighbor Roseluck needs help replanting her roses, so you have to run around town collecting items and convincing other ponies to help out with different parts of it.
Well shit, I just made a thread asking about this the other day!
>>28205632Wrong pic, my bad.
>>28205652>rape
Page 8 bump. I think we should make a slice-of-life kind of game like what >>28205388 said, starring Anon pony.
Wow, this fell quickly. I guess people are still buzzing about the new episode. Anyway, I'd like to get a headcount of the writefags who want to contribute, so if you could reply with a name and tripcode, that'd be appreciated.
>>28209718>buzzingYou cheeky fuckerYoohoo reporting
Spike's been having pretty good episodes recently. I'd like to play a text adventure as him, since I'm bored of >being Anon
I was planning on making a text based adventure that followed Twi getting stuck in a 3 day time loop Majora's Mask style where she has to prevent something from happening. The game would involve a "paradox" system where the more you deviate from the "norm" (like, if you tell characters that you've traveled in time etc.) the more of a paradox you create and if your timeline deviates too far from the norm you can never prevent something and the game ends.I haven't worked out the details yet. I just really like the idea.
>>28211208Read 'Hard Reset' on FIMfiction.
>>28212399Just don't read the sequels, they're garbage.
>>28212399Bollocks. Still worth doing or not?
>Text AdventureYou have my attention OP.Mode:Lurking
>Page 9Don't let this die.
>>28205652Would be better if it structured itself into a greentext. Stuff from Anon's perspective should be non >memearrow'd
>>28213777Got you famalafam.Try to ask for writer in AiE or another threads
>maymayarrow
>>28213777Check'd
>>28213809Not the real text adventure, just a pic I made.
>>28213777Those luck trips. This thread was blessed by whatever higher force in whatever form it comes in to live.
This needs to be done
>>28204835So then.When do we start?
>>28209752>Yoohoo contributing to this projectthis will be a great text adventure
>>28216537Well, I've already started on the game engine, as you know. I'm just trying to recruit a couple more writers, because I don't think two people (me and Yoohoo) is enough to write the whole adventure. I've had some others express interest in helping write, but they seem to have disappeared as of late.
>>28217089ask /cyoa/
>>28217141Which CYOA thread? There are several of them.
>>28217167the /cyoa/ general>>28200870
>>28217167>>28217141thisthe cyoa general is the best place for your needthey are great for this kind of game
>>28217089I'll definitely help write, how are we going to stay in contact?
>>28217421I was thinking of creating a skype group, but the problem is, how would I give the join link to the writers? If I just drop it in the thread, a bunch of other people are liable to join as well.
>>28204835Is it too late to get in on this write fag situation?
>>28217443The more, the merrier. Welcome aboard.
>>28217440We could just give you our skype names and you could add us in?
>>28217466But that runs the risk of other people trying to add you as well.
>>28217477Good point, I'm not too arsed about that but I can see other people may be. Do you have a throwaway email?
>>28217483Sure. N.SANE@vfemail.net
>>28205186Banned from equestria daily...
>>28217497hey I can make some music for the game if you need any
Just gonna give this a little bum
Hey, writefag here. I've only written for AiE and /Prison/, although I seem to get positive feedback. I've also done a bit of prose for FiMFic, if that's what you want. I have next to no experience with coding, but if you give me a scenario and the context around it I'll do my best!
>>28218159I wasn't planning on including music, but if you can write some good stuff in MOD/XM/IT format, then I'll add it.>>28218232Don't worry about coding; I'm handling all of it. But we could use your writing skills: send your skype name to N.SANE@vfemail.net and I'll add you to the skype group with the other writers.And for now, I think the amount of writers we have (four so far) is sufficient. If we need more, then I'll reach out to here.
>>28213777
Download demo. Start game. Command prompt:>What do?I won't lie, I laughed.
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>>28219996
Bump
is there any reason the game logo is a gay pride flag?
>>28228449I wanted to quickly create an icon that represented MLP, and a rainbow came to mind first. But I was too lazy to draw an actual rainbow, so I made it a gay pride flag.Also, you all can let this thread die now, as I've recruited all the necessary writefags. I'll post some status updates here and there regarding the game's progress for whoever's interested.
>>28228613>I'll post some status updates here and thereKeep an eye out for the monthly content creation thread, it's intended for exactly that sort of thing. It usually goes up around the first of each month.
>>28228653Thanks for the advice. But I'll probably forget and end up making a whole thread... :P
Please make it aie. There are random oc pony games out there but nothing like a hie. Ignore the misanthropes
>>28228663>>28218274 here. Why did you add me as a contact then immediately unfriend me?
>>28229833I mean >>28218232
>>28204835that's a pretty nice ascii
>>28227497
>>28231323I said, you can let this die. >>28229842I don't recall doing that, but I'm sorry that I did.
>>28204835What language do you use? Can you share the sourcecode?
What's going on this th... Holy shit OP, you're glorious!!
>>28232786It's laughable, but I'm using Visual Basic. I have no plans to make the project open-source.
>>28233266I'm asking because I wanted to do something similiar.I wanted to add basic background and maybe simple music to a textadventure using C++.Since I'm a beginner I thought I could learn something from you =)
>>28233266Why not just use Z-machine code? Engines are already there, just write the script be done. Plays like Zork and other text adventures.
>>28233623I'd not heard about Z-machine before. Besides, I've already started programming my own engine, and I might as well continue with that.
>>28233266basic is cool
This is pretty cool, i love Text Adventures, can't wait to see your progress.
>>28235317second this
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