#New Quest | 2D Isometric MMORPG | Looking for YOU

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magic leaf
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waveBOYE you lovely people,

About somewhat over half a year ago, a friend and I started working on a web-based MMORPG game inspired by Project Zomboid (graphics), Endless Online (mmorpg aspect) and Habbo Hotel (graphics and social aspect). At the moment, our team has expanded to 5 people, of which are:

  • 3 Developers
  • 2 UX/UI designer

To step up our game (pun intended), we're seeking people to fill in more roles.

In real life, we all work in similar job fields (I'm a web & software engineer by profession, as are most of us). We're a fun, open, and youthful (~25 avg. age) group of people who are interested in software engineering, design (of all sorts), self-development, and discovering all kinds of new music genres. Below you can view the current state of the game. As of now, all of us work 100% voluntarily on this, two of us almost full time. The game will be free to play. Not convinced yet? No worries, read our elevator pitch!

Are you a fit? Feel free to mention me in here or shoot me a DM!

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Dive into the fractured world of Ethoria, where five realms float in a sea of ethereal mist, each ruled by immortal tyrants bound by a dark pact. As a newcomer, you'll navigate treacherous alliances, master new skills, and uncover ancient secrets that could reshape this broken land.

Will you play the loyal subject, climbing the ranks of your chosen faction? Or will you heed the whispers of revolution, seeking to overthrow the immortal rulers and fulfill the prophecy of the Worldmender?

In New Quest, every decision shapes your destiny and the fate of the Shattered Realms. Master combat, arcane arts, subterfuge, and crafting as you carve your path through a world where power comes at a terrible price.

Are you ready to reforge a broken world or shatter it further in your quest for power?

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New Quest is a MMORPG that'll be free to play for players who use a browser. We'll release a multi-platform steam version for a few euro's (below 10) , but this is mostly for publicity. We plan to make revenue by selling in-game cosmetics, not pay to win items.
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When players join, they'll select a faction (world selection). Each faction offers unique starting abilities, storylines, and challenges. Players can freely explore the five realms, but their chosen faction impacts initial relationships and opportunities.
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Key features:
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Skill-based progression system
Dynamic quest system adapting to player choices
Crafting and economy influenced by realm politics
PvP and PvE content with realm-wide consequences
Regular world events and updates driven by player actions

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Game designers

Responsibilities:

  • Develops the core mechanics, game systems, and overall player experience.
  • Designs levels, characters, puzzles, and progression systems.
  • Balances gameplay elements (e.g., difficulty, pacing).

Writer/Narrative Designer

Responsibilities:

  • Writes the story, dialogue, and lore.
  • Works closely with the game designer to ensure narrative integrates well with gameplay.
  • Designs branching narratives.

(Pixel) Artists

Responsibilities:

  • Creates visual assets like characters, environments, props, and textures.
  • Specializes in 2D or pixrl art.
  • Ensures the visual style aligns with the game's tone and atmosphere.

Marketing & Community Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Promotes the game on social media, YouTube, and game forums (e.g., Reddit, Discord, Steam).
  • Engages with the community, handles feedback, and builds a fanbase before launch.
  • Develops a marketing plan, including trailers, screenshots, and press releases.
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hah cheating the system

neon hinge
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Did you ping me?

magic leaf
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yea @chilly raptor trashed this topic

silk mulch
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Already seems like a promising & interesting project! How functional is your project already, or is the picture you included a concept image of what's to expect for now?

I'm sure a FFXIV community or two I'm in would have people interested to try out a new MMORPG briefly for the fun of it. At least a few people there have tried all kinds of MMO games like that over the years haha.

I hope you & your team make sure that scope creep doesn't hit you too hard, even if the current team members have experience in games and/or adjacent fields.

And I don't want to discourage you with seeking various team members along from here, but I want to say that of Dani's community is mostly young teens, so finding new volunteers that suit your team composition might be unlikely. Still, doesn't mean the odds are a total 0, but yeah.

Good luck with your project! Hopefully it works out for you & the team and is fun to work on overall ๐Ÿ˜„ Remember to keep the scope / minimum viable project/product simple for now and expand when you have the resources to do so~

magic leaf
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but the messages got deleted over time

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my bad pepo_hype

silk mulch
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That was me lol

neon hinge
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Ah okay, no worries no need to delete my pings I just get confused ๐Ÿ˜‚

magic leaf
magic leaf
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it's not in a playable state yet, our plan is to launch a MVP before the end of this year.

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Thanks again cursed