I used to make 'klik' games, if you can call that programming. I've also had some experience in Macromedia Director, which isnt really as good for game making. Its really how I got involved with pixel art.

Check out:

www.clickteam.com (downloads plus info)

www.create-games.com (a community based website revolving around kliking, called 'The Daily Click)

Youre bound to find some interested programmers, and theyre always looking for people to make pixel graphics. Just becareful you dont commit to anything with underexperienced klikers.

A pixel game based collaboration, Im afraid, would centre mainly around the programming, level design, story and other key elements of a game, rather than the pixel art which we love so. Unless ofcourse you make something simple and fun like the Pixel Memory game that you can play at Pixeljoint.

I've also made a really simple Street Fighter game just to see if I could. Should be able to download it and a couple of my other games through my 'Daily Click' account.

Goodluck with this project, I'll be sure to keep my eye on it, as it intrigues me somewhat.

I think thats a great idea, especially for a game like a fighter that requires so many pixels and animation.  Perhaps each of us can create our own character, complete with projectiles and special moves.  And I think Game Maker would be a perfect engine for programming.  Unless someone knows a language like C++. ;)

I'd be much more into it if it didn't have a storyline. All the great games had no storyline (pong anyone?) plus it'd keep with the retro style a pixelated game creates.
I reckon a platform game would fit best, we could all make enemies and junk then come together for the main character and bosses or something.

It will also take you a bit of time to master the programe. It wont happen overnight, but it...might... happen.

And was greyscar referring to the program or the actual gameplay engine?

yeah, fighting games need too many frames, stick with something simple like a platformer. Perhaps a time limit/obstical thing where the further you the harder it gets?

I'm liking the ideas here... especially the Mario-type platform game but, I'd like to keep it original... not the same old crap you see in every other mario wannabe game. I like Sibix's idea of having an iconic PixelJoint character we could use in every game. Any ideas on characters?? concepts for the game itself... story, etc?

A teenage ninja sounds like a wicked character!

yeah, i would have to agree about the story line, we should have it so that its funny,

there sould be a mixture of levels, some where you have to defeat all the *insert object name*, others where you have to dodge the objects flying at you, also there could be levels where you have to collect all the *insert object name*, this would test the players alround skills and make for a far more challenging game.

in between each level we could have like a comic style story, that sets the scene for the next level. this will help to enhamnce the emphasis of the project; which is of course to popularize pixelart!

these are just some of my ideas,

-ollie

Definately a good idea to wait for Sedge to get back before any plans are set. But I do like that little head over ledge guy.

I also thought it could be a good idea to have the first Pixel Joint pixel comp, which Sedge and I have discussed earlier, to be themed, 'Design the PJ Mascot.' Which could be used in the game, promotional link thingies and the like.

Just another idea into the fray!

Mascot could BE in the form of a sprite. Depends on what else we'd want to do with it.

In any case, the competition guidelines would specify, could mean both! But nothing has been finalised yet, and nothing will be done until the big S. Monkey-man comes home.

But keep discussing the game plan! Perhaps someone should create a list of things that we've all agreed on, or a poll maybe. A outline of the game could make it less confusing when deciding. So crack to it, you little monkeys- or something!

I think Akira is right about that.  The mascot can be adapted for a game later.

Is he holding a book or is that the robe?