| Griede |
ok, with that generic title, im am trying to ask whether this is permissible, and also at the same time if anyone is interested in this project.
i want to create a series of videos focusing mainly on video game development, but the advice could be used for almost any creative content.
But unlike many series's out there, my focus will not be programming, but so much of the MEAT of the games.
Such as - creating meaningful characters, npcs, villains, worlds, social structures, deities, and the like.
so the idea for the scope of the series is useing the pathfinder books, and books similar to them as reference manuals - like the game master guide, ultimate combat, the advanced race guide, etc - the books that focus on creating content for your game. and showing how the lessons taught in these books can be used for all kinds of creative processes.
and then, step by step, develop a video game using these books to show others how this might be done.
Positives for this proposed project -
1. exposure for paizo and pathfinder in general
2. more educational material focusing on game content instead of just the programing
3. a useful guide on how to plan stuff, and ways to avoid common pitfalls in the process of creative idea generation and fleshing out of said ideas.
4. more awesome media content for us game fanatics to enjoy
5. community improvement.
downsides -
1. its just me, and i need help with it. i am just now learning the skills to create such a project. i could do this on my own, as atm this idea is a one man show in the planning stages, but it could definitely benefit from experienced help such as experienced GM's, game developers, online media content developers, etc.
2. this project might generate income, but i am stating upfront that i don't have a budget for it outside of crowdfunding or w//e could be gained from media platforms like YouTube, so compensation is questionable at best.
3. due to life circumstances, i do not currently own any of the books anymore, though i will be investing in them again soon.
about me -
im a 38 year old American game enthusiast. i have played pathfinder for about 6 months - table top version. i enjoyed it a great deal.
i am learning unity, and rpg maker game engines. and i have studied books on a variety of programing languages.
i am just now getting in to the video game development field, so i am not an expert on anything.
what made me think of this is basically my desire to create video games, and that i asked myself one day, while writing down my ideas, 'if only there was some type of resources that explains to you how to flesh out ideas like villains, rivals, court structures, law systems... kingdoms and the like...' and i thought about it for a few days before it dawned on my that i had a whole stack of books at my fingertips that could do just that.
i do apologize if this post is in the wrong location, or if projects like this are disallowed.
thank you for your time community.