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drallstars
September 24th, 2007, 08:55 AM
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Team Names : Thunder-Power & Electronic Team Games (Spacecraft Team)
Project Name : Sprite based online RPG development project
Game Name : Spacecraft - Take command!

Brief description : The Spacecraft project was started a year ago, our aim is to develop the complete game to be released online by the end of the year, and to earn game development experience. In this arial view role-playing game the player is required to manage a futuristic space combat crew by taking the role of spacecraft captain, who leads dangerous war and rescue missions based on one of 4 faction based stories. The personal approach of the player is critical, the range of activity is vast and the elements of control are high. Players can play with or challenge each together online. The stories are based on law abiding factions where the frequent discovery of war technology causes conflict between galaxy nations and crime gangs; the player is brought in to help tackle the violent issues, but must first proove worthy of the task.

Visit our wiki (http://spacecraft.thunder-power.com/wiki//index.php?title=Main_Page) for further information about the game concept.
View the pending Game Document update 0.5 (http://www.etgames.org/spacecraftgd0-5.pdf)
View the previous Game Document 0.43 (http://www.crowbird.co.uk/etgames/SpacecraftsGameDocumentProtected0-42.pdf)* Password: sc2006

Target :Self marketed shareware release, team establishment, expansions and sequals.

Compensation: Website space on one of our servers (EG: yourname.etgames.org / yourname.thunder-power.com) all with a small banner link to our site and will stay online for as long as you are with us, basic graphic and web design services are offered by yours truly when available.

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Technology:
Programming:
• Microsoft Visual C++
• NET Framework
Scripting:
• XML
3D Modeling
• 3ds Max
• Cinema 4D
2D Art and Animation:
• Photoshop
• After Effects
• Particle Illusion
Image Format
• PNG
Sound Format:
• OGG and WAV format

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Lead Artist
Responsibilities

• Lead the art team; organizing tasks for artists
• Discuss visual concepts with the game writer and gamer designer
• Making sure the game art reaches a good enough standard for the aims of the project
• Produce concept sketches for artist reference

Qualifications

• Experience in working on a similar project is minimal.
• Strong traditional art skills
• Team management skills are essential, but you must be willing to work inline with the wishes of the game writer and game designer
• Knowledge of 3D art production
• Regular availability
• Understanding of good work flows and best practices

Digital Artist
Responsibilities

• Produce digital artwork rendered to PNG files for the game
• Production of backdrops and textures for use. (See images below for samples)
• Icon design for the game objects
• Carry out art tasks set by the lead artist.

Qualifications

• Photorealistic art skills with photoshop or similar software
• Good knowledge of game art techniques
• Good portfolio or proof of artwork (Not just one or two images)

3D Modeller:
Responsibilities

• Produce 3D entities from concept images or basic items from text descriptions. (Low poly not neccesary due to use of sprites/raster renders)
• Produce level environments (See images below for samples) 3D Animation (EG:Miniature rotated objects, particle effects etc)
• Carry out art tasks set by the lead artist and game designer. Export models to .OBJ or render directly to .PNG

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of your 3D modelling package, with good work flow.
• Texturing skills using the in-built shaders would be ideal but not neccesary.
• You must be adaptable so that you can fit in with other modellers producing similar work as you

Apply for 3D modelling (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/3d/apply.htm)
Apply for digital art (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/digital_art/apply.htm)
Enquire (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/enquiry/enquiry.htm)

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Image Samples:

Spacecraft Modelling

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Spacecraft Design http://spacecrafts.crowbird.co.uk/triplex2000.jpg

Entity Designs http://spacecrafts.crowbird.co.uk/outpost.jpg

Environment Modelling

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Concept Sketching

http://www.artbypavel.com/sketchbook/vostok05_290706.jpg

Texture Painting

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Background Renderhttp://www.etgames.org/SimpleStars.jpg

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Team Overview:
Core Team:
• Michael Saad [Lead Programmer]
• Mokhtar M. Khorshid [Lead Software Architect]
• Chris Tate - Yours truly [Game Designer]
• Philip Murray [Game Writer]
• Mahmoud Kasdi[3D Modeller]
• Dan R [Musician & Sound Engineer]
• Jonas Kaulakis [Programmer]
• Bishoy Gamil [Programmer]
• Ben L [Programmer]
• Chris Gilbert [New recruit – Consultant]
• Joe Robins[New recruit – 3D Modeller & Animator]
• Mina Sami [New recruit – Programmer]

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Make an enquiry (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/enquiry/enquiry.htm)

Contact me via email (mailto:contact@etgames.org)


Apply for digital art (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/digital_art/apply.htm)
Apply for 3D modelling (http://www.etgames.org/recruitment/Forms/3d/apply.htm)
Download ship control Multimedia Fusion demo (http://www.etgames.org/scship.zip)

Websites:
www.etgames.org (http://www.etgames.org)
www.thunder-power.org (http://www.thunder-power.com)
spacecraft.thunder-power.com/wiki (spacecraft.thunder-power.com/wiki)


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For those who take part, thank you and have a nice day!
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drallstars
October 23rd, 2007, 04:26 AM
Update: We have had two artists join after the last month and we are making steady progress to building a working level. There is still a need for anyone who currently has a large amount of spare time and talent to join us.

In the next week or so I'll probably repost or reply to this post along with a link to our game map download to have a look at the progress.