Difference between revisions of "Future Expansions"
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Tom has invested into a 3D engine ([http://unity3d.com Unity 3D]), a texture generator that solves most texture problems ([http://filterforge.com Filter Forge]) as well as bought models and audio content. Donations to BattleMaster have allowed this to happen, as costs are considerable. | Tom has invested into a 3D engine ([http://unity3d.com Unity 3D]), a texture generator that solves most texture problems ([http://filterforge.com Filter Forge]) as well as bought models and audio content. Donations to BattleMaster have allowed this to happen, as costs are considerable. | ||
| − | Fans of [[The Dream]] on IRC came up with the idea of "fund drives". What that means is when Tom is working on a project that requires additional content, he will post here what content he needs (more or less specifically, depending on whether it's to be a surprise or not) and what the cost are. You can then mark your donation to BattleMaster as intended for expansion content, and all of those donations will be summed up and the content bought when enough donations are there. | + | Fans of [[The Dream]] on IRC came up with the idea of "fund drives". What that means is when Tom is working on a project that requires additional content, he will post here what content he needs (more or less specifically, depending on whether it's to be a surprise or not) and what the cost are. You can then mark your donation to BattleMaster as intended for expansion content, and all of those donations will be summed up and the content bought when enough donations are there. |
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| + | These donations go seperately from the regular BattleMaster donations, because otherwise keeping track of it all would be a hassle. They will require a special donation link that I will be putting here (or somewhere) when it's ready. | ||
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| + | All donors, no matter how much or how little you donated, will get access to the beta version of the extensions that I'm working on. | ||
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== Content Wanted == | == Content Wanted == | ||
| − | Here's some stuff that I have my eyes on. I've not yet decided, | + | Here's some stuff that I have my eyes on. I've not yet decided, just collecting links of stuff that might be useful: |
=== affordable === | === affordable === | ||
* [http://www.dexsoft-games.com/models/royal_knight.html Knight] (30 €) - possible knight character, at least I've not yet found a better one, most of the others are too much fantasy. | * [http://www.dexsoft-games.com/models/royal_knight.html Knight] (30 €) - possible knight character, at least I've not yet found a better one, most of the others are too much fantasy. | ||
| + | * [http://3docean.net/item/animated-chicken/114722 Chicken] ($17 = ca. 13 €) - to liven up farms a little. | ||
| + | * [http://3docean.net/item/desert-scorpion/92176 Scorpion] ($32 = ca. 25 €) - a possible monster to use as an enemy | ||
| + | * [http://3docean.net/item/warrior-swordsman/78644 Armoured Warrior] ($52 = ca. 40 €) - an alternative for the knight | ||
=== expensive === | === expensive === | ||
Revision as of 11:17, 6 September 2010
Future expansions using the same engine as The Dream are being planned.
Content Funding
The main problem with 3D games is content - models, textures, sound effects, music, etc.
Tom has invested into a 3D engine (Unity 3D), a texture generator that solves most texture problems (Filter Forge) as well as bought models and audio content. Donations to BattleMaster have allowed this to happen, as costs are considerable.
Fans of The Dream on IRC came up with the idea of "fund drives". What that means is when Tom is working on a project that requires additional content, he will post here what content he needs (more or less specifically, depending on whether it's to be a surprise or not) and what the cost are. You can then mark your donation to BattleMaster as intended for expansion content, and all of those donations will be summed up and the content bought when enough donations are there.
These donations go seperately from the regular BattleMaster donations, because otherwise keeping track of it all would be a hassle. They will require a special donation link that I will be putting here (or somewhere) when it's ready.
All donors, no matter how much or how little you donated, will get access to the beta version of the extensions that I'm working on.
Content Wanted
Here's some stuff that I have my eyes on. I've not yet decided, just collecting links of stuff that might be useful:
affordable
- Knight (30 €) - possible knight character, at least I've not yet found a better one, most of the others are too much fantasy.
- Chicken ($17 = ca. 13 €) - to liven up farms a little.
- Scorpion ($32 = ca. 25 €) - a possible monster to use as an enemy
- Armoured Warrior ($52 = ca. 40 €) - an alternative for the knight
expensive
- Thief Character ($119 = ca. 92 €) - as the in-game representation of an adventurer, definitely better suited than a knight.
- Gargoyle ($149 = ca. 115 €) - what a fantastic boss monster.
Sneak Peek
Here's an early preview of an upcoming project, still very early in development:
