TheReaperKing wrote:Putting in references to him is tricky because I don't want to trigger any sadness from them. I do absolutely want to put an art gallery in so that he can achieve his dream of being an artist and he'd be world known but his Mom has to give permission. She seemed interested but there can be no grey area.
I really like the idea of the "end" where everyone is happy. I was even thinking that some areas are "dark" and evil looking but when you beat the boss and he is made happy the entire area becomes bright and happy. Kind of a lifting of a blighted area. I have no idea how I'd be able to do that, perhaps there is some way to trigger texture packs? It might be too complicated but it is an interesting idea.
Thanks for your interest in all this :) I think that even if the game doesn't become commercial just the fact that she has something fun to play to take her away from all that pain would be awesome. Take care!
-Mike
TheReaperKing wrote:Thank you so much npx! I haven't been able to update this as much as I wanted to since I've been trying to set up the computer for her which has been kind of a nightmare dealing with Dell but I think I almost have it. Hopefully more updates soon!
TheReaperKing wrote:I have added a super basic github page so that people can start donating content. I am wondering if maybe it'd be good to wait until the release of the new version of minetest to start putting minetest on it or maybe it doesn't matter so much hmm. The main purpose is so that I have something period so I can put git on her computer and she can update it and be a part of the development. I'm a super git noob so please be patient with me :) Her computer is FINALLY just about set, no thanks to Windows, so I can focus back on development again :) I also see this as a great chance to learn way more about git and Minetest. Thanks everyone for your interest!
TheReaperKing wrote:I think IRC is a great idea! Thank you so much for even wanting to help! So it turns out I STILL need to work on her computer which is taking up a lot of my time. I have been thinking about just putting Linux on but she is only 8 so I think it might be too much for her though I had a friend telling me "Elementary" is good and actually easier than Windows.
Perhaps we could chat this weekend? Also I was thinking perhaps Adventuretest or RPGtest could serve as a base since it already has some stuff added. Adventuretest has the magic missile spell which could be converted into the "heart" spell. I will make a list of the top gameplay features needed and then basically a wishlist of what else. My kiddos at school want to help out too so I think this project has a ton of purpose.
Thanks again, it is awesome that you want to help :) Also not sure if any of you are interested but I run the Art Magazine at the school and I will be dedicating the final school year edition to him. Take care.
-Mike
TheReaperKing wrote:Adventuretest or RPGtest could serve as a base
TheReaperKing wrote:Maybe we should have a public meeting of whoever is interested. There are a lot of people who wanted to help out. Are you free on Sunday? What timezone are you in? Thanks and take care!
-Mike
TheReaperKing wrote:I'm -5 GMT too!! Thanks so much for being willing to help. Things are crazy right now and I'm still prepping her comp but I hope to have things calm down a little. It is the end of the school year where I work so I'll have a lot more free time soon. Thanks so much for sticking with it and sorry I move so slowly. I am working on a story too for my kiddos since the 4th graders told me they miss me doing storytime with them so time to remedy that :)
TheReaperKing wrote:I'm thinking about just linking the Princess Rainbowface forums with the Sandbox ones. I have to get my taxes done but then I can chat a bit.
How I was planning on starting is messing with the mobs redo and/or esmobs and take the magic missile spell from Adventuretest and for the mobs try to make it so they turn friendly after they take enough damage and then with the magic missile spell make it shoot a "heart" instead. Also instead of "life" I was going to turn the healthbar into magic crystals that the monsters are "stealing". Then I was going to try to make a quest to go find a unicorn or rainbow dragon mount, perhaps with a boss at the end. I was also thinking that maybe when you hit a mob with the heart spell it could have the effect from the "love bomb" like in Don's Mod. I think that is the most basic gameplay to prototype.
Thanks again so much for your interest!
TheReaperKing wrote:Heck yeah you'd get credit!! Definitely!! Also I'm hoping that this project can help others with their projects. Since the purpose of "D.'s Sandbox" is supposed to be the new Sandbox (if you've checked out that site and seen what it is about) I figure this project is a great way to try out the Minetest engine and learn it.
I really like your ideas! I'm not sure I mentioned it but one idea inspired by a kiddo is that where the "sad" bosses are in the world is dark and gloomy but once you cheer them up the entire place springs to life. Probably not so easy to do but sounds fun. Maybe kinda like Mario Sunshine?
Also here is a list of ideas generated from the kiddos:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/143k ... sp=sharing
For the mobs we could use the goblins maybe. Or there is the Cubic Mobs mod.
I have updated the Princess Rainbowface webpage a bit and added a story if you are interested in reading it :)
Yes I will give you access to the repo today! I'll also upload the latest minetest git to it.
I think your idea for the two different gamemodes is great. Basically survival and story mode :) Perhaps two subgames that could use a lot of the same code. Storymode would have a custom map. It'd probably need its own subgame because of the custom/specific NPCs.
Also an idea I forgot to mention is that she could leave a little rainbow path behind her when she walks. I think we could even use the trail mod and I think there is a tracks one too.
We should probably make it so that if you hit a friendly creature it does no damage and also doesn't make them rage after you. I'm fine with whatever mobs mod makes life easiest as well, those two just seem the most developed and easy to tweak.
This is Don's Mod that has the Love bombs and also some "cute" blocks:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10307
Take care for now and thanks so much for being willing to help!
-Mike
EDIT - I forgot to mention I am almost done with her computer!! I'm going to put git on there too with the repo for Rainbowface so she can just do a pull and get the updates :)
TheReaperKing wrote:I've started on a roadmap:
http://www.princessrainbowface.com/prin ... ideo-game/
Also MineYoshi, maybe we should make a testing subgame to try out the mobs and spells and such and what works for us we could then put in the correct subgame?
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