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GDW Issue 7

Yuoaman

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    GDW Issue 7 *Merry Christmas PC*

    Game Developer's World
    The PokéCommunity's Game Developer publication~!
    Issue 7 - December 24th, 2009
    Developed by: Yuoaman
    [a id]rhn1-welcome[/a id]
    Welcome! Welcome to GDW!
    Well, we're finally back, after several months and a couple of failed attempts GDW is finally back on PC. And not a moment too soon, I believe, as the Game Development section has reached a peak in activity recently, with a multitude of amazing projects for display. We here at GDW hope to help you, the PC Game Dev community, by delving deep into the murky waters of our community and pulling forth the gleaming gems (and some... less than gleaming things as well) embedded there.

    (Here ends the flowery introductions, and begins regular community commentary.)

    As some of you may have noticed - or not, as the case may be - I have recently been slightly 'out of it' in regards to our community. Rather than sit around doing nothing with my time I decided I needed something constructive to do with my plentiful free time. From this sprang both my LP of Quartz (in the Hacking section) and, of course, the rebirth of GDW. The fact that my first attempt at reviving GDW was a little discouraging, but after steeling myself I decided to dive in again, and finally here we are!

    It will take some time for me to become fully acquainted with all of the new projects which have sprung up in my partial absence, but I hope that by the next issue I will be able to impart some enlightening commentary.

    Well, once again; welcome back to GDW, and I hope you enjoy the read!



    [a id]rhn1-reviews[/a id]
    Reviews and Previews! Checking out this game!

    Pokemon Rise of Oblivion/Demise Preview by T3h Kaiser
    THREAD

    Spoiler:

    [a id]rhn1-section ID here[/a id]
    Interviews and Round Tables! Hear what they have to say!

    Interview with Minorthreat0987 by Yuoaman
    (Note: Interviewer comments in bold)
    Spoiler:

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    Sneak Peaks and Developer Announcements! Info on your favorite projects!

    Pokemon Scarlet Sneak Peak by the Scarlet Team
    Spoiler:


    Pokemon Malachite Sneak Peak by PokemonOI
    Spoiler:

    [a id]rhn1-section ID here[/a id]
    Pro Tips So that's how you do it.

    Fakemon Guide by ZephyrPlusle
    Spoiler:



    Rural Route Mapping Guide by Yuoaman
    (The wee hours of the night... truly the greatest time to do some mapping.)
    Spoiler:


    [a id]rhn1-section ID here[/a id]
    Credits Who are you people!?
    Here we list those who've contributed something to GDW, maybe you could be here someday?

    Yuoaman - Editor
    Penor, Mono, penor.

    Vampire://Krimm - CSS Designer
    You made this possible Krimm!

    T3h Kaiser - Critic Extraordinaire
    He is, at that.

    ZephyrPlusle - Tip Writer
    Thank you very much for being the first to submit an article for GDW's rebirth, Zephyr.

    **All opinions expressed in articles published in GDW are the opinions of the author of said article, not GDW as a whole, or other writers.**
     
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    That seems pretty good, Just I dont like the fact that you didnt put the WHOLE thing up, like the Malachite section...
     
    Well I waited as long as I could before putting up the issue. Malachite's Sneak Peak will be edited in once I receive it from OI.
     
    Pokemon Opal: The only game on PC that I know of with a female developer, so kudos to her. However that's not relevant right now; we're looking at this game's fakemon. And, well... they're unimaginatively designed. Very much so. When your starters look basically the same but with different colors, something's gone wrong. There are lots of great ideas here, which makes it an example of what I said above: good concepts, poor execution. I'd love to see an electric-type tiger line, but not stripeless ones that are basically the same thing made bigger twice. This is a case of the artists needing to cross-reference existing Pokemon: the fakemon are adorable and interesting, but their not being in style means people just browsing through won't think "this is a bona fide Pokemon fangame" upon seeing Opal. They'll think "oh, some girl that thinks she can make fakemon, huh." Also, Sprites Before Art please!

    You don't need to do sprites before sugis.. everyone has their way of doing this. I don't need to be bashed..
    I like to do sugis first, it's the official art, it also picks more than one shade for the sprites sometimes. And zephyr, you chose alot of old fakes..
    Sorry, just not so happy with this..
    But anyway, it makes me feel good that Opal was mentioned.
     
    I just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that all opinions expressed in articles published in GDW are the opinions of the author of said article, not GDW as a whole, or other writers.

    And Nyu, I'm sorry you feel that way.
     
    Nice to see it back. I always say this, but I hope it lasts longer then the last time :P
    The preview style article by TehK. about Demise was well written. I enjoyed reading that.

    Hmmm, wasn't expecting to see Silk having an effect on someone. Thanks Minor for the shout out.
    Good luck with Scarlet, it's looking good. The battle background caught my eye after reading the interview.

    I agree with this statement from the pro tips: " a well-designed unoriginal fake is more appealing than an ugly but creative one"
    I also liked how a mini review of the fakemon for a few games was put at the end.

    The mapping tutorial was a good addition and nice way to end it.
     
    Nice to see it back. I always say this, but I hope it lasts longer then the last time :P
    The preview style article by TehK. about Demise was well written. I enjoyed reading that.

    I'm glad to hear the first one mentioning my article wasn't critical of it. I was really kind of hesitant about submitting it, because despite my tone I really don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Satire is all in good fun.

    I agree with the sentiments above, though; here's hoping this lasts a good long time.
     
    I'm glad to see this back.
    Good job, guys.
    And those interviews and article and interesting, especially Pokemon Scarlet's sneakpeak. :)
    Keep it up.
     
    pretty nice read. I was expecting more eye candy, but eh, what do ya do :/

    I always love reading these. so don't fricken, get lazy on us! lol
     
    That was a really good issue, and I'm really happy to see you managed to pull this off without hPoke xD, I was really missing the GDW. I wish success the to the virtual mag! Merry Christmas to all of you too \o/.

    @Nyu: Knowing Zeph for more than one year, I'm sure she wouldn't bash your project with no reason, she is not of that kind, I bet she will come with a argument (good meaning, not a fight) about this.
     
    Ohbtw, i really love the CSS Krimm did for this.
    It's definitely evolved since i made those graphics for it way back when it was just yuoman and i XD
     
    Thanks for all of the comments everyone. :D And I'll be starting work on the next issue in the next few days.

    Sorry to double post everyone, just wanted to let you know that the first post has been updated to include Malachite's Sneak Peak. (The image is posted as a link because otherwise it would most definitely stretch the page. :P)

    Enjoy, everybody, and Happy Holidays.

    EDIT: It appears that the forum won't let me double post, but I hope you check out the Sneak Peak anyways.
     
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    And Nyu, I'm sorry you feel that way.

    Thank you, but meh, I was just being a baby.


    @Nyu: Knowing Zeph for more than one year, I'm sure she wouldn't bash your project with no reason, she is not of that kind, I bet she will come with a argument (good meaning, not a fight) about this.

    You're right. I'm just so sensitive.. ^^; Zephyr apologized, but she didn't need to. >_<" Sorry all of you who had to read my ridiculous comment.

    Anyway, I can't wait for the next issue! ^^
     
    Hey the game's freaky OK they dont call me (!Freak!) A for nothing.

    Edit: actually i have 274 posts not just 30 something.
     
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    Thanks for all of the feedback everyone, it's nice to see GDW getting all of this support. And, Freak, I'm glad that you're being a good sport about all of this, and not taking offense.

    And if anyone has any examples as to who/what I should interview/review or write a tutorial on, be sure to post.
     
    Oh, um, so I mentioned towards the end of my article that I'd do a column where I look at a fakemon suggested by the readers and break it down to how and why it is designed that way, make suggestions for improvement, etc. Does that sound good? I could even do two, or three.

    ...But for that, what I'd need is a few fakemon submissions from someone who doesn't mind taking a little heat for it. I'll go easy, really I will, and I'll even throw in some of my own fakes, to boot. I might even draw some art of the submitted fakes, just for eyecandy's sake. Sound good?
     
    Oh, um, so I mentioned towards the end of my article that I'd do a column where I look at a fakemon suggested by the readers and break it down to how and why it is designed that way, make suggestions for improvement, etc. Does that sound good? I could even do two, or three.

    ...But for that, what I'd need is a few fakemon submissions from someone who doesn't mind taking a little heat for it. I'll go easy, really I will, and I'll even throw in some of my own fakes, to boot. I might even draw some art of the submitted fakes, just for eyecandy's sake. Sound good?

    Sound's great. Just be sure to only do Fakemon which you have permission from the designer to critique.
     
    Good to see it back.

    As always I am willing to be interviewed or have my game reviewed.
    If you want to rate my sprites my game is pokemon sandstone in the game showcase.
    It hasn't gotten much attention so I want to get it out there.
    It still needs a lot of work but it will get better.
    The sprites in my thread are made by darthvagabond.

    If you need a writer for a small article then I'll do that too.
    Just not too long.
     
    Oh, um, so I mentioned towards the end of my article that I'd do a column where I look at a fakemon suggested by the readers and break it down to how and why it is designed that way, make suggestions for improvement, etc. Does that sound good? I could even do two, or three.

    ...But for that, what I'd need is a few fakemon submissions from someone who doesn't mind taking a little heat for it. I'll go easy, really I will, and I'll even throw in some of my own fakes, to boot. I might even draw some art of the submitted fakes, just for eyecandy's sake. Sound good?

    You can do some of Amethyst's, if you want. Although the game is being restarted, the designs are staying. I could also PM you a one or two unannounced Pokémon from my game ;)

    Also, I was slightly disappointed not to see some of my favourite Fakemon games on your list... But I guess you covered a good range :)
     
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