Stuff to finish before our first release

[Andrew]

This is an informal list of stuff that needs finishing before making our first release. There's a list of things which I think are important when making a release for the public to try out.

It needs to be fun to play. If we spit out a quick tech demo then no one will come back again. It also needs to be polished, this is the first time anyone will play our game so it needs to be a good impression.

So anyway here is the list...

Main Menu needs to be designed and added.
Flying needs to be implemented so that you can actually play the game.
Shooting needs to be implemented so that there's at least something to do.
Crashing needs to be put in. Right now there is no collision on the server.
Sound including music needs putting in. Slightly less important on the list however still important overall.

I'll keep this first post updated so you can check back on it from time to time.

[jMartino750]

Hey,

I know the music isnt as important as the gameplay itself, but I think you should incorporate some of the rock band 30 seconds to mars' song in the game soundtrack, some of their songs have a very atmospheric, sci-fi, feel to them, and go very well with the theme.

Of course, the old school soundtrack was awesome, but the tracks were long and repetitive, I think adding modern music would benefit the remake.

Every song on 30 Seconds to Mars' new album, This is War, goes extremely well with Hardwar. Their music is very very atmospheric and very different from usual alternative rock. Their debut album, released in 2002, goes even better with the game, because they are a very scifi alternative band. Their middle album, A beautiful lie, is very solid as well. Overall, perfect music.

When going about creating the soundtrack for the game, check out 30 seconds to mars' music and play it in a playlist when you play the original Hardwar, you shalll see what im taling about.

[Prophet]

Hey,

I know the music isnt as important as the gameplay itself, but I think you should incorporate some of the rock band 30 seconds to mars' song in the game soundtrack, some of their songs have a very atmospheric, sci-fi, feel to them, and go very well with the theme.

Of course, the old school soundtrack was awesome, but the tracks were long and repetitive, I think adding modern music would benefit the remake.

Every song on 30 Seconds to Mars' new album, This is War, goes extremely well with Hardwar. Their music is very very atmospheric and very different from usual alternative rock. Their debut album, released in 2002, goes even better with the game, because they are a very scifi alternative band. Their middle album, A beautiful lie, is very solid as well. Overall, perfect music.

When going about creating the soundtrack for the game, check out 30 seconds to mars' music and play it in a playlist when you play the original Hardwar, you shalll see what im taling about.

I'll try and be as polite as possible, but I really want to shout obscenities. 30 seconds to mars is annoying. VERY annoying. They make music for little emo girls. Please don't include their crap in your game. *whew* I think that came out quite nicely. I was able to avoid insulting the... person who suggested it in any way. I pat myself on the back.

[Kilagain]

I personally think that the current planned theme is fine, or even the original "theme". I'm not sure that the music should have lyrics, unless they are written for the actual game that fits in well.
But yeah, mainstream music should not be used in the game.

[jMartino750]

To prophet:

whatever, man. Im not a personal fan of their music myself but, but it went well while playing Hardwar, idk.. it has a scifi vibe.

and chillax, man. Their music isnt annoying. They got some whacky ass songs, sure, but most of their songs are decent.. a little emo, but decent and they have meaning.
HahaHA, "little emo girls" hahah i like that, thats a funny way to stereotype listeners of alternative rock hahaha

[jMartino750]

and to kilagain:

yeah, i think you are right, music similar to the old soundtrack is good, but I think this game should include more modern tracks that are similar to the old stuff. Or it can just have the old soundtrack. like they gotta include the one song that plays at Hardwarp FM in the original, thats an epic tune, hardwars theme

[Kilagain]

Now, what would be cool is making Hardwarp FM more like a radio station. Kinda like what the GTA series does, where you can tune in to a random station, but with out the dodgy chatter. The dialog would get a little repetitive though...

[jMartino750]

Thats a brilliant idea, Hardwarp is a huge part of the old game, making it like GTA's radio would be genius. And whenever a major event happens in the plot, they can send it by radio to you, like "breaking news" and they play music tracks

[Kilagain]

Thats a brilliant idea, Hardwarp is a huge part of the old game, making it like GTA's radio would be genius. And whenever a major event happens in the plot, they can send it by radio to you, like "breaking news" and they play music tracks

That is genius!

[Andrew]

Some good ideas guys. Maybe we could provide a folder that you could put songs in and then players can add any extra music they want.