[Kom]

I got to thinking after reading Why-Fi's post in my journal... What do all of you really think about ZeuxBox? Please explain your answers and give me ideas on changes and improvements that could/should be made to anything, and any ideas you have regarding me entirely starting over on it.

EDIT: Personally, I think it was a great idea, but it should be entirely redone. It needs a good system and clear rules from the start.

This post has been edited by Kom: 26 February 2008 - 10:15 PM

[weasel]

A project like ZeuxBox needs to have a firm set of rules defined from the very start, and also allow the submitter a little more freedom in creating their "domain". I've actually been considering contributing to ZeuxBox myself, but I think it could do with an overhaul first.

[Goshi]

Actually since I know what you're trying to achieve with ZeuxBox I think it should be done a different way.

Rather than create your own domains how about actually making it an actual game. Rather than these rooms to boost ego instead have a series of action or puzzle areas. The different styles programmer will have will make each area seem fresh.

[weasel]

Hmm, you know, that is a good idea - allow each participant to create a small game within their domain, perhaps with some kind of stat-tracking mechanism added after-the-fact - once the entire ZeuxBox is filled, it can be released as a variety game, and players can compare how well they did on each of the mini-games.

[Kom]

Hmm, that seems like a good idea to me, too, but I think some peopel might like the ability to have their own informational things and such too. Perhaps a game zone within it or something? Or maybe even an entirely seperate project, as well as ZeuxBox.

I believe that I shall entirely remake this project. As for making up rules and such, I'd need help. I'd probably need one or two people to help me facilitate this, because of what i am lacking in (graphics, layout, etc.). If you would like to help me with this in some way, tell me what you would like to do.

[Goshi]

Making rules is obviously just using your common sense. Obviously you would have rules such as

- Keep your submission worksafe.
- No devoting the board to trolling another member
- Have rules involving maximum file size, board number, board sizes, char sets, palettes, sound files... etc
- If you're using multiple boards please clearly list how the boards need to be connected

And so forth

[KKairos]

I honestly might rather see more of your other stuff; you've got lots of neat projects going. But that's just me.

[Kom]

Well, I don't work on my other games because i have no level design skills, and that really keeps me from doing anything at all project wise.

The limits were what i really had trouble with, like board size and such. Also making instructions on what to do to make the space/board/whatever.