The game concept is very similar to the old version. You are a colonist on a new planet. This time however we are focusing more on the earth before you leave to become a colonist as well.
This is the basic game design document we are working with. I update the forum version first, so please check there for updates.
Title
Operation: Terraform
Short Description
This is a very a game with a lot of freedom for the players as well as an open story line and skill system. The graphics will be similar to steam punk games. While the look of the game is often dark, the theme is both dark and at other times more happy or bright.
Game Type/Genre
It is a browser based, steam punk style open, UGC (user generated content) RPG.
Scenario
The game is set in the future when events lead to Earth becoming more and more uninhabitable, which means people must start a new society on a new planet. As the player, you will be tasked with colonizing this planet by collecting resources, fighting monsters, building shops and homes along with many other exciting things.
Game System
While creating Operation Terraform, our goal is to immerse the player in a completely different world as well as use a large amount of player created content to create a very different game.
Game Play
We plan to use group based quests to unite players against large bosses as well as have a PVP system to make sure everyone experiences the game they would love to play. We also plan to make crafting as big a part of this game as combat, which is something most games overlook.
Game Layout
We are making this game in 3 parts. Each will be a complete part of the game. More will be released on this later.
Game Story
This is only part of the story, because it is much longer and I am often adding more, tweaking it, etc. please check the forums for the full version. Also just like the rest of the game design doc, I update the one on the forums most often so check that one for the most current version.Rough Draft wrote:The satellite images are getting clearer by the day. In less than 3 months, the asteroid will collide with Earth. Astronomers around the world have been constantly running the numbers and suspect the comet will crash somewhere in the North Atlantic Ocean, potentially causing the loss of millions of lives in North America and throughtout Europe. The impact of the asteroid is not the worst part, as it is not large enough to destroy the entire planet. The massive shockwave it will send through the Earth's layers, however, could cause severe damage.
A small group of scientists, led by Xavier Cortez, in North America have solved the problem the crisis has brought about though. Instead of trying to evacuate everyone, they have developed a machine that can reconstruct human bodies from DNA samples as well as memories in order to completely recreate them. They plan to catalog everyone's DNA and memories, let them risk it during the comet strike, then reconstruct anyone who does not survive. This will be no easy task though. The projected location of the impact suggests many will not survive, leaving the number needing to be reconstructed very in the billions. Because they have such little time, the citizens feel this it the only option and relectantly agree.
Now for something for you guys to look at
We have a great concept artist from JMB Creative Art & Illustration working with us to create the basic idea for how the game will look. I think he has done pretty good with this piece. It captures the colors we are going for, as well as the style of buildings and look of dirty pollution, which is part of the reason for people needing to get off the planet.
Concept Art:
We also have a very early screenshot showing what our lead programmer has been hard at work to create in javascript.
Screenshot:
All feedback is welcome. Thanks
