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Since I left Rockstar North in May last year I've been learning how to develop games for iOS using SpriteKit. I spent the first 3 months or so going through tutorials and a book which I bought and since then I've been working completely on my own game. I've built the whole thing from scratch, from the game engine to the mission script, animations etc. DuPz0r and DiO have done a brilliant job as my graphic designers and we're continuing to make good progress. Ideally I wanted the game finished within 6 months but it's a pretty huge job, especially for 1 developer and 2 part time designers so it's going to take maybe another 6 months but it's coming along well. I've amazed myself by just how much work goes into a game, even something as 'small' as this. I've been keeping a design doc up to date as we go and its coming on for 40 pages so far which gives you some idea of what's involved. It's not your traditional iPhone game (i.e. small levels, pick up and play, good for 2 minutes when you're on the toilet etc). It's a full - almost GameBoy style - platformer RPG. It features a turn based battle system similar to something you'd see in Pokemon and will feature a number of puzzles in each area as well as some hopefully fun mini-games. I'm hoping to have the full story take around 10-20 hours to complete (including all of the battles you'll have to do), which isn't bad for an iPhone game. If it's successful I'd like to re-develop it and release it on PS Vita or maybe the consoles as an indie game. Anyhow, it's yet another zombie apocalypse game. The basic story is that a Scientist wants you to help him find a cure by going out and getting samples from all of the different zombie forms. You'll have to battle them and kill them, then you can search their corpses for a specimen sample. You can also capture them in battle using a Lasso which will unlock additional data. The game is still very much a work in progress and the game engine is still under constant development, but quite a lot has been done so far and there is a lot of functionality coded and working including saving and loading data, an XP and ranking system for the hero, a full inventory system, a full dialog system, collectables, interactable items, containers which can be searched, multiple levels and sub levels, complex multi-layer UI and a pause menu system... I thought I'd let you guys know so you could offer any feedback on the development. I need to do a lot of work just to get the game into a state where it can be considered finished and fully working, but if you have any ideas which would make it a better game I'm all ears. I'm ideally targeting a release in June or somewhere around there, although having done nothing else but this for the past 9 months or so, I am going to eventually need to get a new job so the development might slow down a bit. Definitely want it finished and released by the end of this year. The game doesn't yet have a name, so if anyone can think of a cool and unique name for the game let me know. We have about 50 potential names but I'm not 100% happy with any of them yet. Working title is Not Another Zombie Apocalypse, although it's not completely unique. If anyone with design or audio skills wants to help out I'd be very happy for the assistance. There is potential financial reward for any work you contribute, but I can't guarantee anything until I see if the game makes any money when it launches. You would of course be listed in the credits either way. Here are some screenshots of the first few levels. I'll hopefully have a trailer style video to show off in the next few weeks.

As is DiO & Psy

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*does autofellatioFixed.

As is DiO & Psy true … but aren't you the only one with an actual degree in game design? i thought psy was web, and dio graphics? ya pretty much before the game I've never done pixel art. kinda just dove in head first. im getting pretty good at it

Well I don't have many transferable skills to help here but I'm sure there are plenty of people who would have something to give. If you wanted some testers you'll have plenty of those too including me. It looks great and has a nice hint of comedy which is fantastic. It's really nice to see you guys come together to make something like this. Hats off to you all.

umm,no I was looking at it from the social club no matter, I check the jobs page and search by crew and date. I add all the new jobs that way. that's how when I make a playlist, the other day you were like "oh you already have that bookmarked" lol if I see someone in the creator I usually check the jobs page shortly after that

I got a workshop at the studio I volunteer at regarding sound. I have adobe audition and my dad has a high quality mic he uses to record his guitar. I don't know how that will all pan out but I might be able to come up with some sounds. It will be interesting anyways. But I'm pretty stoked on how the game is coming along. Almost done the last bit of levels. Just need to work on some interiors, then going over each level with a bit more detail. can't wait to see where this goes.

All I can say is that it looks brilliant! If I played any games and owned an iPhone, I'd be on the lookout for this!

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Why would you start a topic and not have anything to say yourself.

Sure why not. Started going to the gym again after about a 3 year hiatus! Went from 183 lbs to 192 lbs of mostly clean bulk in about 8 weeks. But the 2 weeks of winter festivities has pushed me to 197 lbs, and the extra 5 lbs is mostly fat! I'm trying to get my bench to 220, but I'm on about 175 lbs at the moment. I think i can probably do 200 lbs as my 1 rep max. But I'm quite impressed, I remember I used to struggle with 110 lbs when I first began!!! My squat is about 175 lbs on 5x5 Deadlift is 250 lbs 5x5 I normally do a 4 day split: Chest/Biceps, Back, Legs, Shoulders/Triceps Biceps normally gets neglected because I've noticed them getting bigger without doing too much. I'm a strong believer in working out large muscle groups to stimulate as much growth hormone as possible. I think i'm starting to max out my beginner gains, but luckily i'm quite a big build naturally so it's not too bad. Come February I think i'll start a 6 week cutting phase, and then re-assess. I'm at about 13-14% body fat, but that's mostly due to central fat. My legs are at about 12% and my arms are 7%, so my fat tummy is keeping me down. I'd love to make the push and finally get them abs! Work is starting to get in the way now though, I have a 12 hour shift some days, and I don't like working out on weekends.

lol dio i was hogan one year too

I shit you not I was aiming to be Macho Man next year. regardless, we are tag team partners...or rivals. depends on what part of the storyline we at \/

at first with the title, i thought this topic would be about youtube glitch videos....what with every intro starts with a douchy sounding dude saying whats up guys followed by 2 minutes of unrelated yammering and asking you to like/subscribe.

well naturally

Best view in the world.

Why so many Brits have fucked up teeth. Can't find the opener. This is also an uncanny impression of my o-face. Enjoy. Also, bring on the photoshopped cocks.

I'm trying to figure out why this topic hasn't moved to The Asylum yet. lol JK

I've enjoyed the character development and animation a lot, and am proud of how much effort has gone into the coding, graphic design, and environment design for this too. It will be worth the wait!

Lets hope there is no issues with PSN this week. I've pretty much missed iGTA night for 2 weeks because of it.

Fan made, but worth watching. Some nice GTA details in there, that R* would probably do.

nice man i gotta get on a new one i think im gonna do dick goblins world of coq next that graphic made me lol hard as fuck

I'll be able to play with you guys in about a week or so. Finally going to get PS+...if PSN doesn't crash out again. Until then I'm just using Ye Olde Single Player. This one I call "Retirement" I want to get where I can tell stories with pictures...the videos are still beyond me. Haven't been able to play with them yet.

These were taken with my GoPro 3+ and my DJI Phantom. They are screencaps from a video so thats why they are a bit blurry.

probably not... none of us really dabble in that crew vs. crew stuff...

Very wise cup you have there

I miss hauling ass down the beach in the dark blasting Vrock..especially that megadeth song. Proteje-kingston be wise is my Kjah jam

For fans of the British comedy, Blackadder...

it's not perfect..but suck my dick, you do better lol.