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SF VN "The Next World" seeks Writers
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:44 am
by Winterslice
The Next World is a science-fiction visual novel with strategy elements, similar to The Banner Saga with less of an emphasis on combat and more on colony management, adventure choices, and rich dialogue.
Check out
our website and
our page on IndieDB, which has our alpha gameplay demo.
We are currently seeking:
People to write and script random story events using the systems I've created -- Ren'Py or other programming experience a must! Work requires a good understanding of code and/or the ability to closely match existing examples.
Terms and payment are based on position. Please message for further details. This project is already approved for sale on Steam.
About TNW
Summary:
The game centres around the survivors of a colony ship which crashes on a strange new world, struggling to salvage the wreckage and turn it into a liveable colony. This becomes especially important after watching the ship’s message log, which reveals that a massive nuclear attack has left Earth uninhabitable, essentially wiping out the human race apart from these few hundred colonists.
Gameplay involves keeping as many colonists alive as possible by making tough decision, which will include building colony structures, salvaging wreckage, resolving problems with multiple branching outcomes, sending out exploratory missions, and managing supplies/rationing; all while playing through an intense story of political intrigue, sabotage, desperation and survival.
Intended playtime: 8-10 hours
Art style: Relatively hard SF inspired by the style of the late-70s/early-80s (such as the human technology of Aliens) with slightly Western-leaning character designs
Market: Published on Steam through AAD Productions
Content: No sexual themes or nudity
Work communication will take place on Skype. Anyone wanting to express their interest, please send me a private message.
Re: Seeking Artists - SF project "The Next World"
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:36 pm
by Winterslice
Re: Seeking Artists - SF project "The Next World"
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 4:57 pm
by Winterslice
Firmed up the OP, added publisher information and art requirements.
Re: Seeking Artists - SF project "The Next World"
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:42 am
by Winterslice
Re: Seeking Artists - SF project "The Next World"
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:00 am
by Kia
the GUI looks good, that outer glow though, don't fit the theme. I suggest you change it to blue or better remove it.
Re: Seeking Artists - SF project "The Next World"
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:20 am
by Winterslice
Kia wrote:the GUI looks good, that outer glow though, don't fit the theme. I suggest you change it to blue or better remove it.
Oh, they're only rough assets, far from final. Fortunately imagebutton graphics swap out super easily.
Re: Seeking UI Artist/Coder - SF VN "The Next World"
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:06 pm
by Winterslice
The game is proceeding apace. Still would like to find a dedicated UI artist, but in the meantime the roughs aren't too bad.
http://streetofeyes.com/files/TNW_colony.png
http://streetofeyes.com/files/TNW_motorpool.png
Re: Seeking UI Artist/Coder - SF VN "The Next World"
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:56 pm
by Winterslice
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:00 am
by Winterslice
Updated OP with new openings. Please message if interested!
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:40 pm
by Jiro Horikoshi
Hi.
Is there upfront pay available? If so, how much?
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:35 pm
by Winterslice
Hi Jiro, thanks for inquiring! To answer your question, there's no up-front advances as payment will be based on the amount of work actually delivered to an acceptable standard.
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:36 am
by Jiro Horikoshi
May I ask what your rates are per word? (standard fiction writers charge about 15 cents a word.)
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:38 am
by Winterslice
15 cpw as standard? What do you base that on? I've been a freelance writer for over 10 years, I'm pretty familiar with per-word pricing, and I know that SFWA-classified professional market rates are 6 cpw. If there are markets paying 15, point me over there, I'd love to work with them.
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:40 am
by Taleweaver
Winterslice wrote:15 cpw as standard? What do you base that on? I've been a freelance writer for over 10 years, I'm pretty familiar with per-word pricing, and I know that SFWA-classified professional market rates are 6 cpw. If there are markets paying 15, point me over there, I'd love to work with them.
...and that is why you negotiate payment in private.
Re: SF VN "The Next World" Expanding: 1 Writer, 1 SFX Artist
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:05 am
by Winterslice
Too true. I know award-winning authors who'd love to be making 15 cpw.
