Idea for a game

[User365]

New thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2190459

Hello there,

for a while now I have this Idea about a game where the currency is BTC. I see already a few games in this section but non like I think of.

My idea of a game is:
- It should be a RPG like Runescape,... there are like infinite of those games, where there are many people in the world going around and and doing stuff together. Don´t have to be medival.
- The currency should not be like simple Gold, like in other games but Tokens equivalent to real Satoshi.
- You should be able to withdraw and deposit your BTC without limitations and always instantly.
- There should be a PTC site or something integrated, doesn´t have to give much, but to get people, who don´t want to deposit, started.
- There should be small ads (website shall not load if blocked), but this money shall be given back to players through quests.
- There could be advertisement ingame (f.e. in a bar you can buy a coka cola, but stuff related to BTC)
- Money is made in the ingame Exchange where people trade items,... there would be a fee which is income of the developers.
- Should have events, based on real events related to bitcoin

My question is: Is there any game like this ?

If no does anyone want to team up with me, this is a big project I know I can´t do it alone.

[eternalgloom]

Sounds like a really cool idea and I'd play it if the main focus is on gameplay rather than earning satoshi's.
I thought there was someone developing some sort of text based game that let you earn Bitcoin, but I can't seem to find it. I think it was in this section of the forum.

There also was CoinRPG, but that seems to be dead: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=406675.0

[Emoclaw]

While it could be a fun game, you're targeting a very niche market. The game will not thrive and you will quickly incur losses due to Bitcoin's usage which means not enough players.
You need to think about profits, not just about the game itself.

[User365]

While it could be a fun game, you're targeting a very niche market. The game will not thrive and you will quickly incur losses due to Bitcoin's usage which means not enough players.
You need to think about profits, not just about the game itself.

The main focus of the game should be the gameplay, and I don´t want to become rich with this, but i dont want to lose money with hosting and stuff.
So you think it won´t be running long due to costs ?

You are absolute right about the niche market, only people who are into RPG and BTC. But I think this could be figured out by a creative team or compensated with advertisement.

Furthermore, does anybody want to join me with this ? I would need people who are active themself (fast responding, often online) and like the idea. The target wouldn´t be to make much money (atleast at the beginning, i don´t say no to money, but it shouldn´t be the aim). I can code in C# and have basic knowledge of IT in general but not proficcient.

[eternalgloom]

While it could be a fun game, you're targeting a very niche market. The game will not thrive and you will quickly incur losses due to Bitcoin's usage which means not enough players.
You need to think about profits, not just about the game itself.

I dissagree with this, it doesn't have to be niche market if you're main focus is on making the game fun to play. RPG's aren't really a niche market imo, they're pretty mainstream.
Also, I don't see how using Bitcoin as an in game currency would make you lose money.

Players can deposit funds themselves I would think? And if you're using 1 satoshi as the base value it wouldn't cost too much even if you provide players with some starting balance.

You are absolute right about the niche market, only people who are into RPG and BTC. But I think this could be figured out by a creative team or compensated with advertisement.

Doesn't have to be, I would suggest treating the Bitcoin aspect of it as just a feature, not the main focus. The market for RPG's is huge, if you make it into something everybody can enjoy.

[User365]

While it could be a fun game, you're targeting a very niche market. The game will not thrive and you will quickly incur losses due to Bitcoin's usage which means not enough players.
You need to think about profits, not just about the game itself.

I dissagree with this, it doesn't have to be niche market if you're main focus is on making the game fun to play. RPG's aren't really a niche market imo, they're pretty mainstream.
Also, I don't see how using Bitcoin as an in game currency would make you lose money.

Players can deposit funds themselves I would think? And if you're using 1 satoshi as the base value it wouldn't cost too much even if you provide players with some starting balance.

Yes players can deposit funds themself, there would be an grand exchange where people can trade, direct trade between players and of course shops, where the btc go to the devs in exchange for an item.

[User365]

Anyone interested in teaming up ?

[cloverme]

The world building in the isometric 3d view is very, very difficult. To do the tile mapping and graphics requires a very experienced team. It can be done, but would take years and a lot of funding. I've got a text based version of what you're describing, but do the graphical work requires a lot of expertise.

Check my thread for more info on my game: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1712972.0

[Martins17]

I had an idea to create a bitcoin chess game! But there are problem that pros will win all newbies btcs, so there should be some kind of level or rating system, where pros could play with pros and newbies vs newbies.. something like https://www.chess.com/
What do you think guys? 

[User365]

The world building in the isometric 3d view is very, very difficult. To do the tile mapping and graphics requires a very experienced team. It can be done, but would take years and a lot of funding. I've got a text based version of what you're describing, but do the graphical work requires a lot of expertise.

Check my thread for more info on my game: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1712972.0

I know your thread, the first time I read the title I thought whoa that was waht I am seeking for, but as it is text based, this is not for me.

I thought of using a engine for the graphics. As I said I am not a proficient coder but as far as I know there are very good engines for nearly everything.
But yes, you are right and I said too that this would be a big project.

I apreciate the constructive critics, if i talk nonsense about engines pls correct me

edit:
Googles first result:
http://rpgboss.com/
its a engine for a simple(!) rpg. Would you play that ?

or how about unity3d?
or http://www.ogre3d.org ?

[User365]

I had an idea to create a bitcoin chess game! But there are problem that pros will win all newbies btcs, so there should be some kind of level or rating system, where pros could play with pros and newbies vs newbies.. something like https://www.chess.com/
What do you think guys? 

honestly good idea, but please post this in your own thread 

[cloverme]

I know your thread, the first time I read the title I thought whoa that was waht I am seeking for, but as it is text based, this is not for me.

I thought of using a engine for the graphics. As I said I am not a proficient coder but as far as I know there are very good engines for nearly everything.
But yes, you are right and I said too that this would be a big project.

I apreciate the constructive critics, if i talk nonsense about engines pls correct me

edit:
Googles first result:
http://rpgboss.com/
its a engine for a simple(!) rpg. Would you play that ?

or how about unity3d?
or http://www.ogre3d.org ?

I'd love to put on my roadmap a game like Baldur's Gate or sci-fi equivalent with a heavy crypto influence. Maybe we can figure something out and do something together with some people. We'd need to raise a lot of funding though to build something like that with some well known industry people who have worked on games like that.

[harizen]

Hello there,

for a while now I have this Idea about a game where the currency is BTC. I see already a few games in this section but non like I think of.

My idea of a game is:
- It should be a RPG like Runescape,... there are like infinite of those games, where there are many people in the world going around and and doing stuff together. Don´t have to be medival.
- The currency should not be like simple Gold, like in other games but Tokens equivalent to real Satoshi.
- You should be able to withdraw and deposit your BTC without limitations and always instantly.
- There should be a PTC site or something integrated, doesn´t have to give much, but to get people, who don´t want to deposit, started.
- There should be small ads (website shall not load if blocked), but this money shall be given back to players through quests.
- There could be advertisement ingame (f.e. in a bar you can buy a coka cola, but stuff related to BTC)
- Money is made in the ingame Exchange where people trade items,... there would be a fee which is income of the developers.
- Should have events, based on real events related to bitcoin

My question is: Is there any game like this ?

If no does anyone want to team up with me, this is a big project I know I can´t do it alone.

Runescape like game is really interesting to play for the fact that people there can actually earned money in real world. With the idea of stated, I can assume that you are once in the system of being a gamer.

No need to questioned if there is any game like that. Just established your idea and rock the crypto world.

What specific role of a person you are looking for that you need in your project?

[RodeoX]

I really like the idea of incorporating bitcoin into games. The only RPG I have seen like this is http://www.dragons.tl/ . However it is more of a 3D casino.

Since different games have their own followers there may be broader interest in a software tool that works with multiple games. For example there are programs that fetch score data from the game and track wins, kills, etc. What if that were monetized? Players in a death-match could put up some bitcoin. If they are killed then their assailant gets the coin. After the match the accounts are settled.

[goinmerry]

If you are in need of in-game GM or moderator, I can fill-up the position. Plus I can also test your pre-beta game with constructive reports of bugs and errors.

No cost at all. Just compensation in-game since the game is new. That is my profession back in my online gaming habit in the company of Mobius PH and E-games. Just remember this post as your game is still on a white paper.

[FlamingFingers]

The world building in the isometric 3d view is very, very difficult. To do the tile mapping and graphics requires a very experienced team. It can be done, but would take years and a lot of funding. I've got a text based version of what you're describing, but do the graphical work requires a lot of expertise.

Check my thread for more info on my game: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1712972.0

I know your thread, the first time I read the title I thought whoa that was waht I am seeking for, but as it is text based, this is not for me.

I thought of using a engine for the graphics. As I said I am not a proficient coder but as far as I know there are very good engines for nearly everything.
But yes, you are right and I said too that this would be a big project.

I apreciate the constructive critics, if i talk nonsense about engines pls correct me

edit:
Googles first result:
http://rpgboss.com/
its a engine for a simple(!) rpg. Would you play that ?

or how about unity3d?
or http://www.ogre3d.org ?

I would say go with Unity3D – their platform is specialized in game making and developing. Also there are some cheap engines (with decent graphics) on Unity3D platforms that are ranging between $15-$100, but you shouldn't expect much of them.

You can also find experienced coders, designers, and game marketers there, who even work with you for free if they find it interesting enough.
I really like your idea – it's unique among what I have seen here, and it's cool that your primary focus is on gameplay not money (unlike most of the games on BitcoinTalk). I wish I could do more than just 'liking' the idea, but I am still crawling in the enormous world of Unity.  

[User365]

I think i would need a core team first to work out a nice businessplan (the basic idea will be written by me, but stuff like f.e. how payments are made, via an api,...), well i think i shouldn't deside that.

So my idea would be first of all 3 people:
A coder which knows unity3d or something what would be used.
Someone who is really into bitcoin, and can code for integration of payments.
And me.

If the plan what we do is worked out, we will know how much additional people we will need to work on this.
As i see there people are interested in this and i even already have a beta tester  i am getting serious with this.
I would apreciate it if you would be located in europe, for real life meetups, but i think its not necassary.
I think for the core team, that should be motivated people, i have seen from an earlier project i tried to start if the team doesn't consist of people wo say lets do it now, it will never happen

If someone wanna team up, this will be a project we will work out together, meaning you are a dev/owner of the game like me and you wont be paid but we share profits, as we start making profits.

[eternalgloom]

I think i would need a core team first to work out a nice businessplan (the basic idea will be written by me, but stuff like f.e. how payments are made, via an api,...), well i think i shouldn't deside that.

So my idea would be first of all 3 people:
A coder which knows unity3d or something what would be used.
Someone who is really into bitcoin, and can code for integration of payments.
And me.

If the plan what we do is worked out, we will know how much additional people we will need to work on this.
As i see there people are interested in this and i even already have a beta tester  i am getting serious with this.
I would apreciate it if you would be located in europe, for real life meetups, but i think its not necassary.
I think for the core team, that should be motivated people, i have seen from an earlier project i tried to start if the team doesn't consist of people wo say lets do it now, it will never happen

If someone wanna team up, this will be a project we will work out together, meaning you are a dev/owner of the game like me and you wont be paid but we share profits, as we start making profits.

Do you have any experience with coding?
I'd be interested in helping out with writing all the lore and text that you'd need for your RPG.

But only if I reckon this project has a chance of succeeding

[User365]

I am quite good in C#, and know basics of other languages. (worked already on a big project in C# and the company was very happy)
I have learned all coding by mysel and I will have much free time soon, so it would be no problem learning whatever I need for coding this.

I would deliver a more comprehensive protfolio of myself to people in private if they apply for the team.

[zedicus]

Great. What about a MOBA game. With added wagering. As much as I know, MOBA genre is the most played games and if I am not mistaken, they are the top grossing too. By adding a wager in it. It should appear more intense while playing. The eager to win is much higher right? And, adding some of your ideas will make it bloom. This is just a simple suggestion that might work.