Beast Wars PC Video Game Project

[mcshooterz]

I made a little video to show some game play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYc423Dt ... tube_gdata

[Alak]

I'm really digging the look of it. The energon crystals were a nice touch as well as the faction symbols being implemented in game. Quick question: is Polar Claw's bat drone a kamikaze weapon? It was flying straight at an enemy but the clip cut into a different scene before the results were shown.

Anyway, it looks good!

[mcshooterz]

Thanks Alak for the question, because it made me think of something I totally should have done; yes the bat drone is a kamikaze weapon, but as of right now the very second it explodes, you go right back to Polar Claw, and never see the explosion. I will change it so you see the explosion and waits a second to return control to Polar Claw.

[mcshooterz]

I have been messing around with post processing chains, and the results have been interesting.

[mcshooterz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x59Avyct ... tube_gdata

Pictures of the characters in the character selection menu was one thing, but having the 3d character in the menu just works better.

[WorpeX]

AWESOME! Manterror just looks so damn cool!

[mcshooterz]

I created WIP land mines, and now RazorBeast can lay up to three down.

[Alak]

Did he have that ability in the canon storyline? I only recall shoulder cannons.

[Darkshadow14]

If you need/want help with sounds I would be happy to help? IE: sounds for the transformers, like beast modes, nature sounds, explosions,etc. I'm really interested and becoming pretty good at designing sounds.

[mcshooterz]

I don't think RazorBeast had any land mine laying capabilities, but it was more of an ability I wanted to create, and he is a character I hadn't given an ability to yet. Once I create the abilities I can switch them around between characters as needed.

[mcshooterz]

Now that I have finalized my character list; I feel I should start working with some writers to begin planning the story. Using a storyboard program like storyboard pro http://www.atomiclearning.com/storyboardpro to create a good visual presentation. I will create some basic limitations for the writers, and be the approving authority for quality assurance and technical limitations. The number one reason I started this was to create a new beast wars story that is controlled by fans, that can be continued indefinitely. If possible I would like to get a team of people working together to create story plot, dialog, and create a storyboard.

Here is the planned cast:

Maximals:
Armordillo - Completed
Rattrap - Completed
RazorBeast - Completed
Airazor -
Tigatron - Completed
Cheetor - Completed
Dinobot -
Rhinox - Completed
Silverbolt -
Polar Claw - Completed
Optimus Primal - Completed

Predacons:
Razorclaw - Completed
Snapper - Completed
Terrorsaur -
Quickstrike - Completed
Manterror - Completed
Blackarachnia - Completed
Tarantulas - Completed
Waspinator -
Scorponok - Completed
Inferno -
Megatron - Completed

Extra:
Tigerhawk - Completed

[mcshooterz]

For simplicity sake I had decided not to worry about complex animations, like facial expressions or individuals hand gestures. For characters talking I will use their glowing eyes to indicate they are talking; not ideal, but easier. This is just something done quickly to see how it would look, so the quality is low. Does the glowing eyes kind of pull off bringing a little life to them?

http://youtu.be/5w-rfOXcyv8

[Alak]

lol that's pretty cool! Combat dialogue always spruces things up.

[Sapphire]

I've been following this thread on and off, but I wanted to break my lurker status to say a big thank you to you, mcshooterz, for creating such an awesome looking game. I had a look at some of the youtube videos you posted of the gameplay and was very impressed. Please keep up the fantastic work! I am sure many on this forum are eagerly watching your progress.

[WorpeX]

I like it shooterz! The glowing eyes work just fine in my opinion.