Sonic Online

[Verde]

The RP section got me thinking about the concept of an online Sonic-based RPG. Its simple:

- You create your own character:
>If you choose to be a human, then you would go and customize your appearance.
>If you choose to be an animal, then you would choose a race/species and then customize your appearance.

- After you've created your online self, you can participate in events (such as fighting or racing) or go on quests. You can do this by yourself, or create a team with your friends to add to the experience.

- You use an in-game currency called Online Dollars (temporary name). You can spend your OD on upgrades/belongings, and receive OD from participating in events or working. (you don't spens real money in order to buy OD, that would be a rip-off)

- There is no subscription to sign up for in order to play.



Like I said, the RP section got me thinking about this. You all have these characters which only exist as figments of your imaginations. So why not put all that potential in a game?

[Albino Fox]

;D This kind of thing always gets me excited, but there's always one catch: I'd have to tolerate a lot of the Archie style of story, which I don't care for. (It's pretty inevitable, and you hinted at it by saying "Mobius".)

:(Yeah, as much as I absolutely love SonicTeam, I don't show nearly as much interest in most third-party creations like the comic series. To me the Archie story's just a professional fanfiction, and in some way, a bit overdramatic of one (maybe in a soap-opera sense... it's tricky to explain).

But, hey, I got my own way to release the furry inside; I have my own little sprite comic. (That's what my sig is there to advertise, albeit in a slightly confusing manner.) It's not one of those quickly put together ones either; it's more professional than your average sprite comic.

Anyway, you keep thinking about that and I'll keep thinking about my upcoming storyline. I'm sure there's a lot of people who'll love your idea.

[Verde]

^ What? No, you got it all wrong.
This is an idea for a Sonic-based RPG game on your game console. Think of stuff like Everquest, you get the picture.

And last I checked Mobius was used as a reference to the world in the past Sonic games.

[TailsPrower]

If you ever head this. Am putting a team together to make a Sonic MORPG game using the HL2 engine.

[Albino Fox]

dratomic said:

^ What? No, you got it all wrong.
This is an idea for a Sonic-based RPG game on your game console. Think of stuff like Everquest, you get the picture.

:oAh. Y'shoulda been more clear about that. Sorry for not catching on to that anyway. (I must've too hurriedly ruled that out when I heard "no subscription".)

And last I checked Mobius was used as a reference to the world in the past Sonic games.

Hm, yeah, I was thinking that might be the case, even as I wrote that previous post. Funny thing though; SonicTeam stopped using that entirely... probably even changed their mind and said "Earth" at some point... unless the Mobius thing was Sega of America's idea all along and they're the ones correcting themselves... I really don't remember (but that kinda thing does happen).


So, back on topic, I'd say it's a great idea but it doesn't have a big enough market for it if you plan to submit the idea for a console. But then again, I've seen a lot of worse ideas released on consoles...

[Verde]

TailsPrower said:

If you ever head this. Am putting a team together to make a Sonic MORPG game using the HL2 engine.

Damn why didn't I say MMORPG? I meant that instead of just RPG. BTW, the new engine is called "Source".

[ButterflyPenguin]

I think it sounds like a great idea, too.

[ninjatailz]

dratomic said:

The RP section got me thinking about the concept of an online Sonic-based RPG. Its simple:

- You create your own character:
>If you choose to be a human, then you would go and customize your appearance.
>If you choose to be an animal, then you would choose a race/species and then customize your appearance.

About the animal thing, if you choose a fox there should be how many Tails, and stuff like that for other chars.
Great Idea

[Xen Zeratul]

An online MMORPG game sounds like a great idea, but there are a few catches...

first off, you need a team to help manage to create such a game. A certain group can make the art and create the charactor custom appearances, another goes in with coding, and that sort of thing.

Second, you need to have a huge stable server. Usualy that costs a lot of money which forces (like all other MMORPG games) people to have monthly fees.

Third, its gonna be a long trip making such a game.

Please dont take this the wrong way and think im trying to discourage ya by telling its hard, im giving ya hints on what your gonna need for the game. Also, 1 thing i think will be a great idea is that instead of "Online Dollars", just call it the simple name every other game calls it: Credits. If you ever make such a game, i will be one of the first people to buy it ;D

[Verde]

^^ Xen, its basically a suggestion to Sonic Team. I can't think of any other developer whos made a Sonic game (STI & Travellers Tales aside) for a home game console. And if it was done, all I think it would be is a modified PSO engine with a Sonic theme (hey, work with what you know)

As for the server problem, that could be resolved by using the distributed sharing technique as used by BitTorrent; while there still are servers, they would be used less frequently because players (users) would also use their consoles' processing power to help process & distribute game data*.


*Such a technique probably won't work with today's game consoles, better wait for the next generation.

[Xen Zeratul]

From the looks of it, the only kind of online sonic game sega would ever make is 1 where people choose a sonic charactor and play a mini game. Playing the sega games, i havent really noticed any "RP" games from them...

[Verde]

Okay, why the hell did this get moved? Its an MMORPG idea, not a forum RP.

[Morphed Chaos]

what is the url?

[Albino Fox]

Morphed said:

what is the url?

If you're asking for any existing links, you must've misread; this is just a thread about a game idea. If you're asking about what the URL would be, then I don't know, and it wouldn't be a great idea to discuss it too early; someone could come by and steal the domain name.

About the animal thing, if you choose a fox there should be how many Tails, and stuff like that for other chars.

Perhaps something like the custom character generator at
newgrounds.com/portal/view/181352;D. If you're tolerant of having countless crazy hybrids, this kind of variety would be perfect for supplying everyone with their own character design.

[Tails]

So, let me get this straight... this is simply an idea? Well, I applaude it, as it sounds like an excellent scheme for an online MMORPG.

However, this forum IS NOT intended for simply "ideas". This forum is reserved solely for individuals who can express their ideas and put them to work. If you don't plan on using a wide spectrum of avaiable programs to make this game yourself, then please don't continue to clutter these boards with your "imagination".

I love your ideas, and you should express them... but keep in mind why this forum is here... for the game makers.

[eh]

It would be cool if you could do this, it sounds fun!!
If you have enough money you could build your own server, it will cost less in the end, no monthly payments

[Prowerpower]

That would be cool. I'd so have my character in that. Only problem is, he proboly couldn't be friends with Tails.

[Ryuhaziu]

I'd play it everyday