Futuristic Mud Seeking Imaginative People!

[Archaia]

Team name:
Stonefall Studios

Project name:
Shards of Enigma

Brief description:
Shards of Enigma is a free massively multiplayer online game set in a futuristic universe full of rich planets, unique races, sleek weapons, powerful magic, and numerous quests based on a compelling story that drives the game forward. It can be played through a small downloadable client which you can use to connect to our servers and enjoy our galaxy in any way.

Set in the distant future, this innovative and original MUD hosts a bunch of exciting features:

Custom client, graphics, sound, interactive interface, unique races, space travel, and much more.
Central to everything is our unique "Shards System", enabling players to control every aspect of their characters.

We want our players to take part in our progressing storyline. Every once in a while, we release a chapter of the story written for Shards of Enigma -- a story written by you. This story will move forward depending on the actions that you, the players, take. Along with the chapter, we will add new content to the game, such as new quests or new areas. Depending on what course of action you take in these quests, or what you find in the areas, this will determine how the next chapter is written. The possibilities are endless!

Target aim:
Freeware

Compensation:
This is a spare time project and the game will be free to play, therefore no compensation will be offered. We will, however, be offering our team members leading positions in the game once it goes online, provided they stay with us.

Technology:
As a builder you will need no knowledge in programming to join us. Our game offers a unique easy-to-use building engine which allows for building areas directly into the game.

Our head artist is designing and creating most of the areas in the game, and we therefore require an artist who is mainly interested in making character pics, of both humans and aliens. Whichever software you are most comfortable with using will be fine.


Talents needed:
Builders: As mentioned you need no programming skills to join us. We offer an engine made specifically for building areas directly in-game. All you need is creativity and a good imagination! Join us and watch your own ideas come to life instantly.

Character Artist: We are in need of an artist to create character art for both humans and aliens (player controlled) and for monsters (npcs). See screenshot below for a small sample.

Team structure:

Lead Programmer: NiteHawk
Head Artist: FatherTime
Head Builder: Ison

Project Manager & Recruiter: Archaia

Website:
Visit our website for more screenshots and a synopsis:



Contacts:
Please e-mail me at Archaia (at) shardsofenigma (dot) com
Include a short description of yourself and what you are interested in working with.


Previous Work by Team:
None

Additional Info:
Screenshot (and yes the descriptions are provisional):

[Archaia]

We have two builder positions open now, check out our site for many new screenshots and send me an e-mail to get more information! We are rapidly approaching the launch of our game, so we need YOU!

[yoxi5236]

I agreed in building person's viewpoint, thought your viewpoint is very novel, also said that your idea has the value very much，thanks!

[lovefcs09]

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