OK, so…
I’m a 3d animator, musician (with many other skills). The thing is, as hard as I have tried, over and over, I just cannot get my head into game development. Yes, I’ve had some very basic success (with Godot mainly), but, realistically, it is a string that I just cannot attach to my bow. A bridge too far.
So… I need someone to work with, because I have an absolute stellar concept, some awesome graphics and a steadily building audience who seem to want a game from what I am producing as a youtube series. I’m quickly approaching a thousand subs in the space of a month without any advertising or promotion. I’ve already hit 75,000 views and had over a thousand hours of viewing in that time too. Heck, they like it so much, they are actively promoting it for me (which is amazing). So I’m not coming to the table empty handed with just some wild idea and asking someone to do all the work.
Why here with Gdev? Well, I have been playing about with the engine all day (and only discovered it yesterday through GamesFromScratch YT channel)), and I think it is probably quite capable of putting this game together quite quickly and well. Also, perhaps there is someone here who would like to get a quality game under their belt.
Who are you (what am i looking for?)
Well, everything I am doing for the youtube channel is made in my own time (of which I am putting a lot in). I am doing all of this on zero budget. That said, it probably won’t be too long before I am eligible for monetisation on the platform, but I’m not expecting that to make tonnes of money for a while (well, not through YT adverts etc). But I am wanting to monetise the work, and a game would be one of the best ways to do that, along side the usual merch etc.
So I am looking for someone who is skilled enough to know that they have a mind for game development, but perhaps are still wanting to get really good through this process.
So you’re learning, but you aren’t a novice, and you perhaps think that with a little luxury of time, you know you can get really good. (All of my skills I have learned myself over 25-30 years and so I understand and support people who are wanting to do something with their life off their own back).
Or maybe you are getting pretty good at it in your spare time, but you’re stuck in a rubbish day job and want to get into game development. This game might open doors, or maybe even offer the possibility of setting up a small studio.
Who knows, maybe you already do it full time and this interests you anyway. I really don’t mind… so long as there is a passion there, and the creative process is more important to you than money. I want to work with someone who I get along with.
Money!
Whoever you are, in the same way that I am not being paid for my work currently (on Youtube), I can’t pay you either. This would be an equal partnership with the idea of actually making some money together if we can do a good job.
And I’ll be straight with you, if we can make this game how I imagine it, I think we can do that very thing. I also think that development time wouldn’t be too extensive. This is why I think it could be achieved by someone looking to do it in their spare time potentially.
Maybe in return, perhaps you have a great idea for another game that I can add my skills to afterwards and develop a working relationship. I believe in fairness, and am happy to split any money made 50/50.
I don’t really care about money all that much, but we all need to live. This is really about passion and enjoyment of creating.
I’m looking for someone who is relaxed, has a sense of humour and just enjoys the creative process (but has the discipline to work reasonably hard at what they do).
Now, I know how this kind of request can sound… over the years I’ve had many. But usually, it is a one way street, and the other party bring nothing to the table other than an idea (and then want me to do all the work). That isn’t so here. If graphics/sound/music aren’t your strongest point, then maybe we could do something great with powers combined!
Oh, and just to clarify, this would be a 2D game, not 3D. Who knows, maybe a 3d game can come later. The subject matter may allow for more than one follow up game of a different type if this one goes well.
So, does this interest anyone? If I have you intrigued, then maybe you’d like to check out the youtube channel and the subject matter and think about it. (My email address can be found on the about page of my channel if you wanted to contact me directly, rather than reply here). I’ll get back to anyone who contacts me and answer any questions honestly. Anyways, here are some links for you to look at…
(And I ask that you DONT mention any of this in the comment section of the videos! It would be a surprise for them, and I don’t want to give anything away yet. Many of my subs are kids, and I don’t want them getting too carried away before I’ve even had chance to start proper development, thanks )
The following video has been very popular so far…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFLAy0K8J2c
but if you’d like to visit the channel and watch the playlist for the series so far, visit…
https://www.youtube.com/@waroftheworlds1934
And here is a recent promo pic…
I’d love to hear from anyone, even if it is just with a suggestion as to how to find someone to work with, if you aren’t up for it yourself. And who knows, if non of this interests you from a dev point of view, maybe you’ll just enjoy the videos anyway!
If you made it this far, then many thanks for taking an interest, and more so if you get back to me!
Cheers!