Ideas for a simple game

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:06 pm

I want to make a non Uber Boulder Eater game, but I have programmer's block. Give me an idea for a simple, yet fun game. No advanced ideas, just simple. If you could provide sprites, that would pwn!

Dr. KillGood · Post by **Dr. KillGood** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:14 pm

A game like Chrono trigger, but new story!

Lorelis-san · Post by **Lorelis-san** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:16 pm

A skill platformer - A platformer which requires skill, not jumping on enemies or speed to defeat. More of a puzzle than an action game, if you get what I mean

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:24 pm

Dr. KillGood wrote:A game like Chrono trigger, but new story!

Do you even read? SIMPLE! NOT AN RPG!

@lorelis-san: Explain, please. I'm intrigued.

@all: Have you played Uber Boulder Eater yet?

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:39 pm

Programmer's block? More like designer's block if anything, as you haven't programmed anything.

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:43 pm

Indeed.

How about a side-scroller. But with some kind of twist, like you can't attack enemies, only stun them.

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:43 pm

Skyone wrote:Programmer's block? More like designer's block if anything, as you haven't programmed anything.

<defensive>GameMaker IS programming! It's just a tool!</defensive>

Valium · Post by **Valium** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:47 pm

benol wrote:
Skyone wrote:Programmer's block? More like designer's block if anything, as you haven't programmed anything.
<defensive>GameMaker IS programming! It's just a tool!</defensive>

Even still, you haven't programmed anything with it yet since you haven't gotten past the development stage.

Which is what he meant, I'm sure.

Dr. KillGood · Post by **Dr. KillGood** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:51 pm

Kurt_ wrote:Indeed.

How about a side-scroller. But with some kind of twist, like you can't attack enemies, only stun them.

Like in Metroid Zero missing! That part was fun!

Yeah and you get to be nude Samus!

ganonbanned · Post by **ganonbanned** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:52 pm

nintendo fighting... like 2d smash bros.

if ya dont get to work on that, I think I might. really busy lately though. I gained +1 in life.

Dr. KillGood wrote:
Kurt_ wrote:Indeed.

How about a side-scroller. But with some kind of twist, like you can't attack enemies, only stun them.
Like in Metroid Zero missing! That part was fun!

Yeah and you get to be nude Samus!

yeah cuz thats real sexay...

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:58 pm

Dr. KillGood wrote:Like in Metroid Zero missing! That part was fun!

Yeah and you get to be nude Samus!

Metroid Zero is missing? We better go find it!!! LOL.

No, I won't put nude Samus in a game, no matter how much you beg and plead through your sick requests.

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:01 pm

ganonbanned wrote:if ya dont get to work on that, I think I might. really busy lately though. I gained +1 in life.

What do you mean? Like a girlfriend?

I guess I better read the guide on how to make a side-scroller, and try my best. Side-scrollers seem like what you guys want the most. One question. How will it look, and how will it be played?

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:06 pm

Valium wrote:Even still, you haven't programmed anything with it yet since you haven't gotten past the development stage.

Which is what he meant, I'm sure.

No, I mean that designing is all you do in Game Maker, programming is not existent.

benol wrote:<defensive>GameMaker IS programming! It's just a tool!</defensive>

Nope, it's a tool, not programming.

Also, quit double posting.

benol · Post by **benol** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:11 pm

Skyone wrote:No, I mean that designing is all you do in Game Maker, programming is not existent.

How about just calling it "developing"? Then we can both be happy. And you really should play Uber Boulder Eater to see the limit of my skills currently. UBE3 is the best example, and the 1st game I put a real effort into.

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:12 pm

How else would you think I knew you used Game Maker?

Regardless I strongly suggest you make a game that has smooth movement and your own sprites; because as of now, you've hardly even done any "development."