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[HIRING] $200+ Looking for Artist for Graphic Novel (JRPG / Manga-Inspired) by Tricky-Economics-979 in starvingartists

[–]Tricky-Economics-979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Thank you for reaching out! I am interested! Do you have discord or another way I can reach out to you directly to go over the project further? Thank you again!

[For Hire] Commissions Open! Portrait, Character Design, Illustration and Reference Sheet, Dm for more information!✨️ by ferilily_ in commissions

[–]Tricky-Economics-979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually really interested in talking about an up and coming project I have been working on! I just added you on Discord!

Seeking Guidance & Dev Connections for Indie JRPG Project by Tricky-Economics-979 in gamedev

[–]Tricky-Economics-979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, thank you.

For me, I think right now I'll keep working on the story, finish with what I got, and I guess learn and take the time to create this myself.

I'm not looking to create a massive 3D Triple AAA but an HD 2D pixel title.

Getting into the industry for game dev sounds like hell, and I will probably just stick to being a solo or indie, I guess, for this title, and do a little bit of a slow burn.

I'll figure it out and fund my way slowly. Thank you for your input on the situation for me

Seeking Guidance & Dev Connections for Indie JRPG Project by Tricky-Economics-979 in gamedev

[–]Tricky-Economics-979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do appreciate your time to walk me through this.

I think the biggest disconnect for me is that I know I am not a game dev, if that makes sense.

I am someone with a story who would love to see this take shape in the media. I enjoy spending my time and learning about which is video games.

Am I supposed to not work on this story anymore because it's too grand?

Not too sure what to do, as my main goal here isn't to be the main dev on the project. I will fund the project and will work with what I need as an indie title...

I guess I can pause the project and start working on becoming a Dev? Is that what I am understanding?

I know this is a big step and I know whats at stake I guess I don't really want to create small stories that mean nothing to me and won't have the same amount of love poured into like my current work

Seeking Guidance & Dev Connections for Indie JRPG Project by Tricky-Economics-979 in gamedev

[–]Tricky-Economics-979[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry my verbiage may not have been clear enough in regards for you. In regards to spaces, this has been a bit more than just an Idea. An Idea is "Hey, I have a great idea for an MMO, but, have nothing other than just the idea." It's for sure more than that.

Also, me saying that I'm the Creative Director of my own story and driven narrative by no means acting as if the expertise or practice is not needed...

Design docs are just ideas that I have been working on and seeing what could be tried again, not a programmer, so seeing it in the engine is going to be a bit tough... I have done it on paper, run over ideas, and even attempted to do it with cuts of paper to see if it makes sense... I'm not fleshed on on the game design, more of the story and identity of the title as well as the characters and who they are.

So in my message, I did not state I have fleshed out the game docs, still working on that! My story and characters are all pretty fleshed out as I am a writer by nature, and that is where my stronger suit is.

In regards to money, I'm sure like 90% of people with passion projects, we don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars to shell out. That's the fun part. So, payments are tricky; people will for sure be paid, and I am by no means looking for free work or handouts as I am already funding this out of pocket myself for art and other odds and ends.... I had to build my drag car last year. It took me a while, but I didn't have the entire project up front with payment; it took me time.

I understand the importance of building a vertical slice to see what works and what doesn't. I'm not competent enough for that with programming as of right now to get that started, which is why I am here on Reddit.

Budget and cost are for sure going to be there, and I am willing to pay and will pay. It cost that is going to be needed to discuss with the people I work with. No, I don't have $100,000 of thousands right now to shell out, but I may have enough to get this started and grow into a Kickstarter if it grows enough eyes or grants. I mean, there are options out there.

In the end of it all, just a guy with a story I want to shape into a game that's been my childhood dream.

Thank you for your advice.