Project Myst

[adzy-2k6]

Well, i think its time to start this project on its own thread (see http://www.biteycastle.com/smf/index.php/topic,1393.msg25539.html#new for info). There are still a few details we need to sort out, but first, a little info.

The aim is for something like a collab made by brackenwood forum members, that can contain a mix of games and movies. You can either work in a small group, or make your own peice, based on a yet to be decided theme. There are a few problems however:

1.Since both AS2 and 3 can be used, which one is most popular?. Flash files can only be made in one or the other, so which should be used?, we need a little info on that before we can start anything.

2. Would it be better to make an overall file containing all pieces of the project, or allow each participant to make his own movie, and find a way to tie it to the project (such as a general preloader, etc). While the second option allows each person to customise the file to his own preferances (such as AS version), it will also mean each peice is basically more isolated. If this is submitted to NG, it would be hard to link all of the files.

3. We need a theme, people can suggest a theme in this topic, which will be discussed, and the favourate chosen.

Im sure that there are more points, but i cant remember any, so those will likely be posted below.

Also, some rules:
(specific to a combined file)
Each entry should be placed inside a movie clip, this is so it can be copied easily into the main file.
Symbols should have _"your user name" next to them, to prevent clashes when they are all added into the same file.
Resolution would have to fit the main resolution.
24 fps. With a little clever time based AS, you could get away with lower frame rates, or making each frame double (leaving 12fps)

(general)
Stick to the theme
A Link to biteycastle.com (since this is a brackenwood community project)

Any other points would be appreciated

Edit:
Some extra points to include (thx alv):
There should also be a slightly serious note to this project, so try to keep your part that way.
Musicians are also welcome. Anything that will add to the quality of the project is welcome
To sign up, simply post in this thread or PM me or aldv

[aldlv]

I have a little silly idea...

if we get enough AS2 and AS3... (and I mean... enough ppl for on both sides to get a project done)

how about making the project into 2 parts
well it would also depend if we get enough artist, anyway, is just another little idea

[Darkswift2204]

getting artists is no problem the only problem is getting good coders

[brettamatowski]

We should start advertising for valid coders.

My position would be a collbarative artist, so coding is a no go for me.

Also, I am a fairly good composer along the lines of orchestral pieces. 

I guess what I have in mind for this project is an actual thought out movie/game that consists of numerous artists/composers/coders.  As a comparison to chluaid's work, how "professional" are we shooting for?  As an animator/artist, I don't like looking at a work of mine saying "it could have been better."  I really want this to attract a lot of new Brackenwood members.  So the professional aspect, in my opinion, is priority...

But it's up to everyone who is participating. 

[Darkswift2204]

Hey guys im wondering who are gonna be the people in charge of getting the theme and setting it up and what not?I would like to be one like help get coders and what not

[brettamatowski]

How about we start a theme suggestion.

Everybody who is participating should post their own theme that will be a likely candidate for the community collaboration.
Also, I think we should set a reasonable deadline for the suggestions.

If we're planning on this being a summer project, then I would suggest the deadline to be June 1st, that way we can get it under way and possibly finish by the end of summer.

But if we're planning this to be a year round project, then the deadline, for the theme itself, should be around mid June.

In regards to the deadlines, I think June 1st is reasonable enough, eh?


As for my theme suggestion:
I'm thinking the theme should be along the lines of creating our own version of Brackenwood by contributing new creatures that are unique enough to attract new members to the forum community.

Please post your own theme suggestions and we'll vote the day of the deadline on June 1st!

[TheGrayK]

As for the Character I dont think he should be as simple as a stick man
not too complex but i kinda want to see some visual depth to him
and im all for the alternate brackenwood theme we could add some amazing elements to
an already amazing creation!

edit:And oh yeah adzy dont forget open source!

[Darkswift2204]

how about each "team" could have like a dif character they would all be kinda the same but they have a dif color and different powers if its a power sort of thing

[Alcaknight]

Wait, so are sticks allowed? Because... I can only do them, and some special effects ha.

I like darkswifts idea. Each make some sort of character. And we could so a sort of a joint, maybe?

[TheGrayK]

hmm well with the brackenwood idea you might not even need to follow a set character
dont worry too much right now about the character its all just talk right now
and if we do have a main character you could just add something on to the stick figure that is
on whatever the character is ie. baseball cap, cape, or something like that.

[aldlv]

we have to put some ppl in charge...
adzy-2k6 is already in charge definitely XD, brettamatowsk can also be in charge, and if you don't mind, I would like to be in charge too... and When i said in charge... i just say, like manage this, so there is order...

I like brettamatowsk idea... making some (really awesome and very likely) Brackenwood characters, and try to make like an adventure with them... (no sticky Alcaknight... sorry) EDIT: well if you manage to make it Brackenwood related enough... it would be fine
if we have like... different team (like Darkswift2204 said), we could make like different levels, and each team has a level... or something like that

and having different characters for each adventure... could be like a Brackenwood story (about the never seeing characters)

in different Brackenwood places, like having a little guy inside a tree... trying to find... something... i don't know...
then other character in the mountains, other in the water, other one jumping in the forest (on the trees)
even something underground, entering in caves...
places that appeared in the Brackenwood movies

and everyone is trying to look for something (we can create some kind of magic object, or something)
i don't know what kind of story we could make, but how about something ancient about Brackenwood, and everyone is looking for the pieces... but i don't know... i can't figure out a story right now
we can even relate it to sarus of something... (maybe that's trying to much, but lets see what we can figure out)

about the character, i think is not so difficult to figure out one... even some ppl have their own character in they avatar

what do you think guys??? discuss...

and everyone who want to participate... please, post here and tell us

[TheGrayK]

we have to put some ppl in charge...
adzy-2k6 is already in charge definitely XD, brettamatowsk can also be in charge, and if you don't mind, I would like to be in charge too

I like brettamatowsk idea... making some (really awesome and very likely) Brackenwood characters, and try to make like an adventure with them... (no sticky Alcaknight... sorry)
if we have like... different team (like Darkswift2204 said), we could make like different levels, and each team has a level... or something like that

and having different characters for each adventure... could be like a Brackenwood story (about the never seeing characters)

in different Brackenwood places, like having a little guy inside a tree... trying to find... something... i don't know...
then other character in the mountains, other in the water, other one jumping in the forest (on the trees)
even something underground, entering in caves...
places that appeared in the Brackenwood movies

and everyone is trying to look for something (we can create some kind of magic object, or something)
i don't know what kind of story we could make, but how about something ancient about Brackenwood, and everyone is looking for the pieces... but i don't know... i can't figure out a story right now
we can even relate it to sarus of something... (maybe that's trying to much, but lets see what we can figure out)

about the character, i think is not so difficult to figure out one... even some ppl have their own character in they avatar

what do you think guys??? discuss...

and everyone who want to participate... please, post here and tell us

Ok so i dont like this business of this being put into the hands of a few
this is a community project the community itself is in charge and i think that if alca would like to make a stick animation
he should be able to its only fair if he wants to be apart of this we cant tell him No your not talented enough
thats not the spirit of this project.

[Tophatwonder]

just going to throw in my input.

I kinda like the brackenwood creature theme idea, if your trying to promote the site the collaboration should be based around brackenwood.

My only question is what are these creatures suppose to do? I assume showcasing their function in the world, however; depend on the creatures actions it should effect the other participants creature situation,(hopefully positively). Eventually they come together as a whole at the end, showing that the community here is close and they should become a part of it.

hopefully that some what helps.


and yes I want to participate. 

[aldlv]

Ok so i dont like this business of this being put into the hands of a few
this is a community project the community itself is in charge and i think that if alca would like to make a stick animation
he should be able to its only fair if he wants to be apart of this we cant tell him No your not talented enough
thats not the spirit of this project.

ok ok... some say it has to be representative to the Brackenwood idea, some say everyone should participate...

ok lets make it like this... he can make it, but it really have to be very Brackenwood related... that's the main point of this
anyway, i don't know how are we going to put everything together (i mean all the parts to be like one thing, not the flash archive...)

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Tophatwonder... what does the creatures do... i don't know... we haven't created the story yet, i was just brainstorming and thinking loud... i hope everyone post their idea... and then we decide which is Best

[Tophatwonder]

we could also put a little sarus stuff in there for a little bit of fun, maybe that could be something to do with that "stone" or whatever these creatures could be seeking. To give them a little bit of a taste of what is in the forum.