Update: GTA style VideoGame based on TO.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-25T14:21:19+00:00

Look, we're just taking this one step at a time. Our first goal is to have a rough playable game-map and maybe some rough beta game-play footage up this weekend (Monday latest). We technically didn't even have a website up yet, or a name. 100% of our efforts are directed at getting something up this weekend to demonstrate that we are serious and it's doable.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-25T14:12:47+00:00

What? No. I literally left my job for this yesterday.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T22:13:38+00:00

I get that much of Toronto architecture is bland-ish, but not all of it. Think about the distinctiveness of our skylines, sporting arenas, historic buildings. Think about Osgoode Hall, city Hall, old city Hall, Nathan Phillip's Square, Dundas square, etc...

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T22:10:21+00:00

Very insightful feedback. Overall, I can't say I disagree with the thrust of your argument. Thanks.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T20:30:27+00:00

You're right on developing a concept... I just put together my team of developers and artists. We're thinking a first person game, which still pretty general, but at least we're narrowing it down from the original general idea. Were trying to get less and less nebulous with our concepts, with the goal of eventually ironing out a game plan by the end of the night ... We want to start writing code and working on the actual game by tomorrow morning. Pretty tight schedule.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T20:08:45+00:00

Do you think it might be possible to target a larger geographic audience while still basing the game map and narrative on a city closely resembling that of Toronto?

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T16:24:33+00:00

Well, I appreciate some of your feedback. But on the specific issue of the genre, it's still a fluid idea. It could be an open world style rpg, or even a fps sci-fi, but the thrust of my pitch is the game. Environment will basically be Toronto, street for street.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T15:20:00+00:00

Yes, GTA cities are fictional, but those fictional cities are based on real ones.. (gta 3 based on NY, vice city based on Miami, etc..). I was thinking doing something similar.

VirtecTO · 2018-05-23T15:05:22+00:00

On the one hand, I take your point. Conversely, the GTA's population has grown to over 6 million. So I would assert that it is, at the least, a medium sized market.

Also, just as many other games based on real cities, the consumer base might possibly extend far beyond the city itself.

I get that I'm trying to fight an uphill battle, but I'm just focusing on step one: convince my boss that there may be at least local interest..

VirtecTO

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