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Mordred Lehane

Mechanical Alchemist

Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 109

06-14-2005 12:13

i've been dabbling with the idea of making a large scale risk game in second life. it would involve a huge board that players could run around on, and large gme peices about knee high (with an average sized av) to people.

it would still be the basic game of world domination, but on a larger scale

(and perhaps with a few SL extras?)

my big problem is that im no scripter. i couldent script my way out of a wey oily paper bag, but i am a great builder, designer and a decent texture artist, so really i just need to find a few capable scripters to help out. animators adn texturers wont be turned down ether, nor will good old hardcore risk fans!

is there any interest in this kinda thing, or is it just annother isolated pipe dream?

Jacob Thatch

Senior Member

Join date: 31 Mar 2005

Posts: 146

06-14-2005 19:53

while ide loveeeeeeeeeee to get involved into this, i mainly build, though i can script i am no pro, i can do some scripting but thats realy all, if u do need my help im me, if you dont, well then dont do anything.

Burke Prefect

Cafe Owner, Superhero

Join date: 29 Oct 2004

Posts: 2,785

07-02-2005 21:57

My scripting isn't up to Massive Boardgame level yet.
I was thinking of something like Monopoly for SL, with 10m2 squares in popular locations, but that would requre reliable sim-crossings or site-to-site TP.

Yes. A ginormous game of RISK.

Jenna Fairplay

Sim Sales Broker

Join date: 8 Aug 2004

Posts: 374

07-16-2005 20:50

with all the land I own I feels like risk already just need to construct some cannons hehe but like the idea, I always loved risk

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Rayve Mendicant

Scripts for L$5 billion

Join date: 12 Mar 2005

Posts: 90

07-18-2005 15:05

Hey there, had this idea once myself, just didn't feel up to taking it on as I've had so much on my plate. Give me an idea of what you need for scripts and I can throw at least some basic onces together for you and your crew to work off of (if you can understand my undercommented code

). I love to see ppl taking advantage of what the SL environment can bring to gaming. I wont' be able to spend hours a day on this project, but I can definitely help you on the right direction.

IM me in-world on this ID or cell Neutra (best bet).

Rayve Mendicant
cell Neutra
Pushing The Limit

"Pushing the Limits of Reality and Virtual Reality to a New Level"

Aliasi Stonebender

Return of Catbread

Join date: 30 Jan 2005

Posts: 1,858

07-18-2005 15:32

I've also recently released a similar game (in so far as a Risk game could likely use similar code in many parts) and wouldn't mind giving pointers, if needs be.

Branduff Kojima

probably doesn't get it.

Join date: 1 Apr 2004

Posts: 89

07-27-2005 00:34

Err, call me crazy, but would a board game really need scripts? I mean, the ones in real life don't have them, you could just give the pieces physics and set the 'allow anyone to move' option, right?

Aliasi Stonebender

Return of Catbread

Join date: 30 Jan 2005

Posts: 1,858

07-27-2005 07:00

From: Branduff Kojima

Err, call me crazy, but would a board game really need scripts? I mean, the ones in real life don't have them, you could just give the pieces physics and set the 'allow anyone to move' option, right?

Sure. On the other hand, having a certain amount of scripted assistance to help enforce the rules is handy, and, y'know, since it CAN be done...

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Lance Mirabeau

Pees in the shower

Join date: 23 Jul 2005

Posts: 108

07-28-2005 07:32

Also, setting the objects to physics is somewhat dangerous. llPushObject..

Mordred Lehane

Mechanical Alchemist

Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 109

08-23-2005 04:27

so far i have all the units made (soldier, calvalry, cannon) and im working on making a map..

the figures are about knee high, and the map will likely be around 50x60 or so, so it wont be a sim sized board like some people seem to think..

so far i plan on making each country a prim, and give them color change scripts for the commanding general.
unfortunatly, i only have the building skill, not the scripting skill. so PLEASE try to get ahold of me in game if your interested

Nashville Rambler

Pilgrim

Join date: 20 Mar 2005

Posts: 51

08-23-2005 17:01

I've worn-out six Risk boards since I started playing in 1966. I'd love to help with the scipting, but, until around mid Sept. I'm too busy with other projects. I could start maybe the third week in Sept.

Could you please provide a list of functions that you would like to have scripted?
Also a list of functionality that you might like to have added to the rule set?

Many years ago, I designed a hybrid of Risk and Third Reich, played on a Risk board, with about nine counter-types. Most of the folks who played it seemed to like it, playing several games of it, over time.

I'd like to see others' ideas for enhancing Risk, yours for instance.

Doc Boffin

Combat Cards Dev

Join date: 31 Aug 2004

Posts: 42

Risk + Battlefield = ?

08-25-2005 14:53

I've been wondering about a team game combining elements of Risk and Battlefield. The strategic Risk moves change the position and frequency of spawn points and capture locations. Once the spawn points are set, players teleport to the spawns and shoot it out FPS Battlefield style to capture territory rather than using dice to work out combat resolutions.

It might be good, it might be mayhem, it's probably worth prototyping to find out

a lost user

Join date: ?

Posts: ?

08-27-2005 00:47

Scripting risk without including rules - A pain, but do-able.
Scripting risk with rules - Dear god no thanks. =P

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Rysidian Rubio

Ruby Red Head

Join date: 14 Jan 2004

Posts: 263

09-06-2005 17:02

If YOu don't already have a scripter for this I'd be very interested. I am a good scripter and have made games in SL before so I have a decent amount of experience, and don't think Risk would be that hard at all. I also have lots of time on my hands right now so I'll try to contact you in-game

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Good News is - I buy less asprin than those who can " -Rosa Gardner

Reginald Byrd

Registered User

Join date: 20 Mar 2005

Posts: 15

Even Better...how about Diplomacy?

09-07-2005 11:11

Diplomacy is even a better game...can screw your buddies.

Mordred Lehane

Mechanical Alchemist

Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 109

10-05-2005 18:41

alright.. update here more or less..
we've got a possible scripter, and ive made most of the models already, but unfortunatly i dont have a texture artist yet..

if anyone out there thinks they can texturzie a nice map for us,please let me know and we can talk about the details in game.

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Mordred Lehane Mechanical Alchemist Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 109	06-14-2005 12:13 i've been dabbling with the idea of making a large scale risk game in second life. it would involve a huge board that players could run around on, and large gme peices about knee high (with an average sized av) to people. it would still be the basic game of world domination, but on a larger scale (and perhaps with a few SL extras?) my big problem is that im no scripter. i couldent script my way out of a wey oily paper bag, but i am a great builder, designer and a decent texture artist, so really i just need to find a few capable scripters to help out. animators adn texturers wont be turned down ether, nor will good old hardcore risk fans! is there any interest in this kinda thing, or is it just annother isolated pipe dream?
Jacob Thatch Senior Member Join date: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 146	06-14-2005 19:53 while ide loveeeeeeeeeee to get involved into this, i mainly build, though i can script i am no pro, i can do some scripting but thats realy all, if u do need my help im me, if you dont, well then dont do anything.
Burke Prefect Cafe Owner, Superhero Join date: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 2,785	07-02-2005 21:57 My scripting isn't up to Massive Boardgame level yet. I was thinking of something like Monopoly for SL, with 10m2 squares in popular locations, but that would requre reliable sim-crossings or site-to-site TP. Yes. A ginormous game of RISK.
Jenna Fairplay Sim Sales Broker Join date: 8 Aug 2004 Posts: 374	07-16-2005 20:50 with all the land I own I feels like risk already just need to construct some cannons hehe but like the idea, I always loved risk _____________________
Rayve Mendicant Scripts for L$5 billion Join date: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 90	07-18-2005 15:05 Hey there, had this idea once myself, just didn't feel up to taking it on as I've had so much on my plate. Give me an idea of what you need for scripts and I can throw at least some basic onces together for you and your crew to work off of (if you can understand my undercommented code ). I love to see ppl taking advantage of what the SL environment can bring to gaming. I wont' be able to spend hours a day on this project, but I can definitely help you on the right direction. IM me in-world on this ID or cell Neutra (best bet). Rayve Mendicant cell Neutra Pushing The Limit "Pushing the Limits of Reality and Virtual Reality to a New Level"
Aliasi Stonebender Return of Catbread Join date: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,858	07-18-2005 15:32 I've also recently released a similar game (in so far as a Risk game could likely use similar code in many parts) and wouldn't mind giving pointers, if needs be.
Branduff Kojima probably doesn't get it. Join date: 1 Apr 2004 Posts: 89	07-27-2005 00:34 Err, call me crazy, but would a board game really need scripts? I mean, the ones in real life don't have them, you could just give the pieces physics and set the 'allow anyone to move' option, right?
Aliasi Stonebender Return of Catbread Join date: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,858	07-27-2005 07:00 From: Branduff Kojima Err, call me crazy, but would a board game really need scripts? I mean, the ones in real life don't have them, you could just give the pieces physics and set the 'allow anyone to move' option, right? Sure. On the other hand, having a certain amount of scripted assistance to help enforce the rules is handy, and, y'know, since it CAN be done... _____________________ Red Mary says, softly, “How a man grows aggressive when his enemy displays propriety. He thinks: I will use this good behavior to enforce my advantage over her. Is it any wonder people hold good behavior in such disregard?” Anything Surplus Home to the "Nuke the Crap Out of..." series of games and other stuff
Lance Mirabeau Pees in the shower Join date: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 108	07-28-2005 07:32 Also, setting the objects to physics is somewhat dangerous. llPushObject..
Mordred Lehane Mechanical Alchemist Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 109	08-23-2005 04:27 so far i have all the units made (soldier, calvalry, cannon) and im working on making a map.. the figures are about knee high, and the map will likely be around 50x60 or so, so it wont be a sim sized board like some people seem to think.. so far i plan on making each country a prim, and give them color change scripts for the commanding general. unfortunatly, i only have the building skill, not the scripting skill. so PLEASE try to get ahold of me in game if your interested
Nashville Rambler Pilgrim Join date: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 51	08-23-2005 17:01 I've worn-out six Risk boards since I started playing in 1966. I'd love to help with the scipting, but, until around mid Sept. I'm too busy with other projects. I could start maybe the third week in Sept. Could you please provide a list of functions that you would like to have scripted? Also a list of functionality that you might like to have added to the rule set? Many years ago, I designed a hybrid of Risk and Third Reich, played on a Risk board, with about nine counter-types. Most of the folks who played it seemed to like it, playing several games of it, over time. I'd like to see others' ideas for enhancing Risk, yours for instance.
Doc Boffin Combat Cards Dev Join date: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 42	Risk + Battlefield = ? 08-25-2005 14:53 I've been wondering about a team game combining elements of Risk and Battlefield. The strategic Risk moves change the position and frequency of spawn points and capture locations. Once the spawn points are set, players teleport to the spawns and shoot it out FPS Battlefield style to capture territory rather than using dice to work out combat resolutions. It might be good, it might be mayhem, it's probably worth prototyping to find out
a lost user Join date: ? Posts: ?	08-27-2005 00:47 Scripting risk without including rules - A pain, but do-able. Scripting risk with rules - Dear god no thanks. =P _____________________
Rysidian Rubio Ruby Red Head Join date: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 263	09-06-2005 17:02 If YOu don't already have a scripter for this I'd be very interested. I am a good scripter and have made games in SL before so I have a decent amount of experience, and don't think Risk would be that hard at all. I also have lots of time on my hands right now so I'll try to contact you in-game _____________________ "Bad News is - I cant script a thing.... Good News is - I buy less asprin than those who can " -Rosa Gardner
Reginald Byrd Registered User Join date: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 15	Even Better...how about Diplomacy? 09-07-2005 11:11 Diplomacy is even a better game...can screw your buddies.
Mordred Lehane Mechanical Alchemist Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 109	10-05-2005 18:41 alright.. update here more or less.. we've got a possible scripter, and ive made most of the models already, but unfortunatly i dont have a texture artist yet.. if anyone out there thinks they can texturzie a nice map for us,please let me know and we can talk about the details in game.