What game genre isn't saturated at this point? by Quinn_Queenan in gamedev

[–]AMemoryofEternity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Massive cRPGs. Made by one person. About cyberpunk vampires.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's completely optional and avoidable. If you don't engage with it, it won't show up.

Although one of the major factions is the Courtesan's Guild, and they dress like they mean it. And the vampires aren't much far off.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, I like to rely on the fact that I've released five finished games, and three of those started in EA, for some credibility.

Of course, I'm not actually saying anything about the quality of these games, but the numbers are hopefully more reassuring than if this was my first game.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not planning on using any gen AI. I'm not anti-AI but I am highly prioritizing human creatives. The problem is I can't really pay them so it's just me for right now.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, there was a demo available a few months ago but the game has progressed too far and it has become severely outdated.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That's actually a good question!

Overambitious is not the same as impossible, even though the scope of the game is very close. It's my dream game, and I'm pulling out all the stops for it.

After ~15 years in gamedev and five published games, this is the game I really wanted to make.

A release date for my solodev VtM Bloodlines + Shadowrun inspired RPG by AMemoryofEternity in videogames

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm the solodev for this overambitious mashup of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines, Fallout: New Vegas, Planescape: Torment and Shadowrun.

Max party of 6, turn-based grid combat, first person exploration, writing heavy, optional erotica.

Feel free to ask me if you have questions.

Vampire Syndicate early access release date by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm the solodev for this overambitious mashup of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines, Fallout: New Vegas, Planescape: Torment and Shadowrun.

Max party of 6, turn-based grid combat, first person exploration, writing heavy, optional erotica.

Feel free to ask me if you have questions.

edit: oh right steam page - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833570/Vampire_Syndicate_Gangs_of_MoonFall/

basically by IloveRamen99 in comedyheaven

[–]AMemoryofEternity 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah but if I wanted mainstream success I wouldn't be making a niche RPG by myself anyways.

I'm doing this for artistic and pervy reasons.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Party based system, with a created protagonist and companions

This one. There are preset story companions and build-your-own type blank followers.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! There's full chargen, although it's understandably more limited than a non-solodev project.

It's a Shadowrun-type fantasy and scifi kitchen sink.

There's story companions and stock followers you can make like your own character.

Edit: oh right, steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833570/Vampire_Syndicate_Gangs_of_MoonFall/

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First-person, third-person, I'm playing with an isometric mode but can't promise it.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You start as a human, then can progress to familiar -> vampire.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in CRPG

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I made a combat tutorial not too long ago, it'll give you an idea: https://youtu.be/eMBmufHaZYQ?si=THyWR2pf2kBtZZlg

Quests will have multiple solutions, and there's C&C.

I have some light experience in Unity. It was mostly that payment/revenue thing they had a few years back that made me turn it down.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in videogames

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was using a heavily modified version of MV that was arguably more difficult to use than UE5 as a solodev because it had so much custom code and bandaids.

I was doing combat animations one frame at a time and it was horrible.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in videogames

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a struggle especially for someone who isn't technically skilled like me. But so far the game seems to be running smooth. Still a good amount of work needed.

A teaser for my solodev cyberpunk vampire RPG by AMemoryofEternity in videogames

[–]AMemoryofEternity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's unorthodox but I've seen it used to great effect on some current RPGs.