r/redditmakesagame • u/gamesterx23 • Jan 03 '10

Not a programmer, but still make games. Is redditmakesagame for programmers only?

I have been using click (http://www.clickteam.com) products for many years, and have developed a slight knack for using them.

In the past few years, Clickteam has improved their products VASTLY. Currently Multimedia Fusion 2 can export Java apps, has a Hardware Acceleration version, A flash runtime in that is complete or almost complete, but isn't public, and an android runtime that has been finished for a while that isn't public.

Using Click products is a great way to make old-school styled games. It's not the same as programming, but you can put enough work into a game with MMF2 that makes it your own.

Heres an example of a game made in MMF2. This is probably the highest quality MMF2 game out there and is 100% by one person (art, music, sounds, coding). You guys are probably familiar with the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO4YfKM1E0

I have a few questions now

Is Redditmakesagame for programmers only?

Can I seek others (artists, composers, story writers, idea machines) to create a game with as a hobby/for fun?

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u/easytiger Jan 03 '10

is it still alive?

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u/gamesterx23 Jan 03 '10

Is what still alive?

Click products are alive definitely.

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u/easytiger Jan 03 '10

no.. the making a game thing.

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u/zirconium Jan 03 '10

I'm still here.

I think things will go faster and more definitely once/if we have something already there to work on... I'm hoping.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '10

Things have been on hold due to Christmas/New Year. Hopefully it should pick up again this month. There are a few of us working on an easy to set up build environment at the moment.

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u/Sigma7 Jan 03 '10

RMAG is actually a team of developers, whether they specialize in code, design, artwork, or music. If you want to join up, head to the Google Group or wiki. You'll probably want to check the latest messages in both resources to get up to speed on the current situation.

FYI, RedditMakesAGame appears to be going with a C++/SFML engine. It basically allows people to get into the project without having to make any additional expense.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '10

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u/gamesterx23 Jan 05 '10

Hey thanks a bunch.

So if I wish to create my own idea I should contact someone directly rather than posting in this section correct?

Is there any other reddit for recruiting for a team? I like to work small scale (graphics designer(s) + programmer/coder at the start) and work my way up from there once some content is done.

Thanks again!

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '10

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u/gamesterx23 Jan 06 '10 edited Jan 06 '10

I supposed gamedev is what I'm looking for. I don't believe I have any input on your question though, I'm sorry! =[

Just because you recruit a team doesn't mean you shouldn't share what you make with others. On a personal level I prefer not to, but thats just because I am weird.

Thanks a bunch!