So i have started a small side project to keep my C# abilitys sharp while my day job pulls me into c++ and Nerf is wrapped up in CryEngine goodness. In a nut shell it is a console based game that aims to bring back some of the mystery and exploration that is missing for modern gaming. Back from the days where I used to play text based MUD's (Multi User Dungeon), we didn't need HDR, PhysX or even bloom. Obviously to attempt to draw in a slightly wider audience the game will feature a minimal UI and varying forms of cross User Interaction.Â
So far I far i have fleshed out some of the Narrative and begun the programming of the base system required for the game. The user is presented with an old style looking console screen, with simulated static and scan lines thanks to the magic of HLSL. The following then plays into the console before handing over control to the player :
Connecting to the Surface
WARNING GROUND BASE DAMAGE DETECTED
WARNING PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS OFFLINE
WARNING NO LIFE SIGNS DETECTED
Connecting to backup systems
scanning systems ............
WARNING PRIMARY COMPUTER SHUTDOWN
Connecting to backup terminal
To speed up development the game will be built on top of the NerfCore.
If you want to give it a go then just hit the link below, Daily -> weekly updates will be rolled out automatically as they are made.
http://nerfgames.co.uk/steven/Luna/Â
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