Elysian Shadows

OK so i thought of a game idea.
Basically it will be written in c++ im not entirely what library should be used yet though.

The game would be a topdown FPS (2D of course)

Certain tactical tasks would be in the game im thinking of some like safely destroying and defusing bombs, securing civilians, destroying drug cartels and etc. Im not sure of how much of this is possible though.

Im going to get some friends to help me with this.

Some Weapons I have in mind for the game:
MP5
Desert Eagle
Glock
AWP Sniper rifle
50 cal. Emplaced Weapons
M16
M4a1
AK47
Frag Grenade
HE Grenade
Flashbang
Smoke Grenade

and much more to come...

This is my first real game idea.
Please comment but use constructive criticism.
Thanks For Reading!

If this is really your first project, I recommend not reaching so high, Its too over whelming for your first project, like trying to run before crawling and walking, go baby steps, try making simple games then go up, its more complicated than making sprites move and have HP... Theres collisions, the actual spriting it self and tons of stuff... Honestly if you are asking what apis to use, you really arent ready and not proficient in that api...

Sounds like Counter-Strike, in 2D~!
lol,
Yea... if this is your goal, it's great!
If you are planning on doing it in the summer, or any date other then the next few years,it's not for you... (assuming you are a beginner)

Anyway... good luck with that.

There is only one problem here, and it is, no offense, people make more and more games without a frigging PLOT!

But look at L4D, Counter Strike, and WoW... they are doing pretty well without it.

Fallental wrote:
The game would be a topdown FPS (2D of course)

Well if its top down it certainly isn't an FPS (unless you are playing from the perspective of God or something, then I guess we're in business)

The ideas are definitely there. Maybe do some more planning on basic goals for the game. Is this your first game in C++/Unchosen Library?

Fallental wrote:OK so i thought of a game idea.
Basically it will be written in c++ im not entirely what library should be used yet though

Do you have any experience with a Game-Programming library/ies yet?

Im only 14. Ive written 1 game engine in .NET for a rpg and im learning the basics of c++ now and i have a programming class at my school im planning on taking. It might be shooting a little to high but ill always have this idea for later games. The only library im familiar with is directx since its what i used in .NET
But anyways, thank u guys on ur comments.
This post wasnt really about making the game yet, but to show u guys the main idea of what im aiming for later.
The bullets in this game could have tracers that when they collide with the sprite of a npc it damages them, based on the ammo type and other variables.
A mission briefing would be in the game showing the objectives and the weapons load out you will have (pre-chosen for mission)
For example: Mission: Destroy a illegal weapons cartel = then one of your weapons would be a satchel charge.


Oh ya and this is random but R.I.P Billy Mays
he pwnt all ...

Fallental wrote:Im only 14. Ive written 1 game engine in .NET for a rpg and im learning the basics of c++ now and i have a programming class at my school im planning on taking. It might be shooting a little to high but ill always have this idea for later games. The only library im familiar with is directx since its what i used in .NET
But anyways, thank u guys on ur comments.
This post wasnt really about making the game yet, but to show u guys the main idea of what im aiming for later.
The bullets in this game could have tracers that when they collide with the sprite of a npc it damages them, based on the ammo type and other variables.
A mission briefing would be in the game showing the objectives and the weapons load out you will have (pre-chosen for mission)
For example: Mission: Destroy a illegal weapons cartel = then one of your weapons would be a satchel charge.


Oh ya and this is random but R.I.P Billy Mays
he pwnt all ...

DirectX, OH YEAH!!!

wait... what were we talking about?! oh, yea...
I'm not looking for how you are going to program that game, this IS the game design forum not the programming/devving one,
so... it's your goal, and by the looks of it you will have the knowledge to start working on it pretty soon (I said start... not finish)
Also i'd like to participate in the project if ur looking for help sounds interesting....




Oh ya and this is random but I looked on Wikipedia and found out that Billy Mays is a football player... lol...

rofl not the football player the oxi clean guy, he wa son the show pitch men and he yells at you.im adding you ass a friend so that if i ever get started on this project and i need help u can be a part

I have some art, which is original but nothing to special it was just a test i did.Its a small crate (note: im not very good at art)
Im going to pout the crate up soon

This sounds alot like "endless war 3" check it out, its a flash game.

oh yes ive heard of that. but thats not wear i got my idea.
flash games are ok but meh...not my type

Oh, and what do you mean "only 14"? I'm 14 too, its not like were completely helpless or something. I garauntee you and I both know more about programming than most adults.

True =D hey ibly im going to subscribe to you on youtube. just a heads-up .

ibly31 wrote:Oh, and what do you mean "only 14"? I'm 14 too, its not like were completely helpless or something. I garauntee you and I both know more about programming than most adults.

I'm 12 and I'm probably better than a lot of people, even those who program, at programming ( from what some people post on this forum ).
It's more to do with how devoted to it you are and how long you've been doing it. The only thing that age matters for is the maths/physics that you would learn in school later in life.

doublecyrax wrote:Your game idea is stupid, just give up. fucking dumbass.

Your comment is stupid, just shut up. fucking dumbass