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[Radspakr Wolfbane]

The Community project is an idea I came up with so that beginning modders can learn the ropes of modding without having to join a team (at least officially).
The Community Project (CoPro for short) is aimed at creating mods that the community can get behind,they can make they can play it.
It is open to all contributors beginning and experienced (though the focus is on beginners).

At the moment the aim is to create a TC mod for one of the BFME games that recreates the game into a Historical/Mythological RTS.
The specifics are being worked out at the moment,so be sure to post your ideas,opinions and suggestions.

Contributions can be in just about every form we need the following:

2d artists (Palantir Images,Button Images etc)
3d modellers (Structures and models kitbashing is ok)
Concept Artists
Writers/Researchers (to write up the information on stuff and to research the Histories/Mythologies)
Ideas guys (we need creative thinkers to come up with interesting and achievable ideas)
Texture Artists
AI Scripters/Coders (depending on which game we choose to use)
Random helpers (will help with some coding stuff like Button labels and other small things needed in a mod)
Coders
Audio (for voice work and sound Effects)
Video editors (to make the Trailers and ingame video)
Mappers (mostly skirmish maps,but also a shell map)
Assistants (these guys will help in the running of things and help make sure things run to schedule)

Contributions must be there own work or have permission and give credit to all things used.
Ideas must be achievable we don't want to get to tied down on hard coding/models etc.

A Time Schedule will have to be introduced so that the mod keeps a long so as the project progresses assignment "sheets" will be posted with a list of things that need to be done and when they are needed,the contributors then choose something and work on it.
There will be very few official roles (some may be appointed like Head Coder and Assistants) so people are free to work on things.
If a person can not finish a contribution they must notify myself or the Assistants at least a week before due date so that arrangements can be made to get the item finished or work around it.

"Senior Modders" may be around to offer encouragement and support and to help from time to time but do not expect it from them.

A rule I must emphasise is to be respectful of other people and their work these people are going to often be beginners,so offer advice not just "constructive" criticism.

Once they details of the mod are decided I will develop a Milestone list (2Play would likely advice this anyway )
Things like when it should be in beta,When certain features should be done etc.
It is important that this mod move along or it will lose steam.


So for now be a part of the discussion and have fun this is your project Enjoy.

[The 10th Rider]

I might be able to do any of the following:

2d artists (Palantir Images,Button Images etc)
Writers/Researchers (to write up the information on stuff and to research the Histories/Mythologies)
Ideas guys (we need creative thinkers to come up with interesting and achievable ideas)
Random helpers (will help with some coding stuff like Button labels and other small things needed in a mod)
Coders
Audio (for voice work and sound Effects)

[Gfire]

I might be able to do some of these:

2d artists: I'm probably best at this of anything.
3d modelers: I don't have much experience in this but I'd like to get some, so it would be the perfect thing for me to do
Concept Artists:
Writers/Researchers: I'm interested in learning about histories and stuff, too, so I might as well assist the mod while doing it.
Ideas guys: Easy job
Texture Artists: I need some practice here, too
Mappers: Yeah I would like to practice mapping

Audio: Maybe. I've never done that before, and I'm not real sure about it, but I might give it a try.
Video editors: Same as audio^^

[Crusard]

I don't want to be mean, but with the concept of a Mythological RTS style we'll need some big 3D work, we'll need experienced modellers for that

And btw, I've never worked on any mods but I know quite a lot about ini. Maybe I can also help with 2d art, texturing, audio, and definetely mapping.

I wanna see the new padawans!

[Radspakr Wolfbane]

People will join this project to get experience.
A model may take several attempts and a while to finish but I have faith that everything will turn out well.

[Námo]

I once promised this, concerning norse mythology:

... and for the lore, that is even more comprehensive than the works of Tolkien, including 'History of Middle-Earth' (12 volumes) ...
... if this takes off, I'll post some links for online reading!

If it is decided, that a viking-faction will be included in the mod, I can do this:

...
Writers/Researchers (to write up the information on stuff and to research the Histories/Mythologies)
Ideas guys (we need creative thinkers to come up with interesting and achievable ideas)
...

... for the viking-faction only, but then including:

on HISTORY:

• general history, geographical expansion, realms, enemies. (for those writing the storyline in relation to the other factions)
• important events and names. (for those creating the heroes)

on SOCIETY and CULTURE:

• general info including building technology. (for those creating structures)
• viking weaponry and warfare. (for those creating heroes and units)
• resume and links to viking reenactment. (useful for concept artists, 2D art and modelers)

on MYTHOLOGY:

• resume of gods, their characteristics and powers, and links to online reading of authentic lore. (spellbook)

This is as much as I will have spare time to do during this summer Come fall and winter, I might eventually get time to do some of this:

• modeling of some (viking) structures.
• coding related to those structures.
• some map-related modeling and coding.

(I sure would love to do those things, but I guess that now I'll have to vote against a viking faction, if it comes to a poll! )

[Neutron4ever]

I could help out with some maps
Mapping some Ancient world places would be fun

I have pretty good ini knowledge and tons of knowledge concerning Ancient World factions.

Though i'd rather just map

[The 10th Rider]

I could also always be the publicist.

[Neutron4ever]

I get dibs on mapping Thermopylae

[The 10th Rider]

lol, I was just thinking about how awesome that map would be.

[Neutron4ever]

I'd also like to learn some modelling
I've been trying for AGES with little success

[The 10th Rider]

It'd be cool if all the mid-major contributors got the make their own hero.

[Radspakr Wolfbane]

Time to get this thing rolling again.
So check out the development forums to see what can be done.

Also I'm looking for some publicity people to spread the word around other forums to try and find new contributors.
So if you are up for the job let me know.

[{IP}jimmyman]

I guess experience is something we all need. Sign me on as a modeler if you wish i'll gladly model or map. I'm working on models too, I have 3ds max, renx, photoshop if i decide to learn to texture, and autodesk maya. Cheers

[Spartan184]

I think this is dead Jimmyman

[{IP}jimmyman]

Shows you how tired i get around 1 in the morning . My bad on deadtopicreviving .

[Radspakr Wolfbane]

I prefer to think of it has comatose instead of dead.

[{IP}jimmyman]

That's always a great way to put it

[The Best Guest]

I mean if jimmyman is interested in getting the Greek mod back up, I suppose we could see how many other people would be interested in trying again.

[{IP}jimmyman]

Eh, it'd have to be a lot of people lol. I'm not to great with modding