'Unknown' Space themed server [Information/Hiring]

[Blah64]

Unknown will be a space themed server that focuses on PvP and the struggle for dominance between the existing Empires. The space portion should dominate gameplay, but there will also be ground based aspects.

Planned Initial Features:

• • 4 systems-3 Empire owned, 1 neutral
  • o More can be released with time, as they are "discovered"
• • 3 Main Empires competing for control
• • 'Dynamic' economy to allow trading
• • Full loot
• • Space & Planet based resource mining
• • Control of stations in neutral systems are constantly fought over for control:
  • o Able to build defensive structures to allow safer travel/mining
  • o Able to build resource collectors for much slower but automated gathering in the area
• • Control of planets in neutral systems are fought over for control in special events
• • Special events that allow Empire home planets to be attacked to steal funds if successful(but not take over)
• • Orbital strikes of planets
• • Multi-person capital ships:
  • o Carriers/Battleships/Freighters/Corvettes
  • o Can be boarded by enemies
  • o Components can be destroyed and crew need to repair to keep the ship in top condition
  • o Require vast amount of resources by Empires and have maintenance costs
  • o Can enter hyperspace on their own
• • Personal craft:
  • o Fighters
  • o Bombers
  • o Trading Ships/Mining Vessels
  • o Support Ships
    •  Buff allies' shields
    •  Heal allies
    •  Cloak for scouting
  • o Can upgrade various equipment such as engine, shields, weapons and powerplant using a combination of weight and slot restrictions for combinations of weapons.
  • o Require the use of jumpgates to travel between
• • Variety of missions(quests) ranging from infantry to fighter/bomber to multi-person requiring a capital ship
• • Events(it wouldn't be Graal without 'em)

Demonstration video of movement, weapons & capital ships:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0alzw...ature=youtu.be

I have been developing this by myself, and using placeholder art(if you haven't noticed, I'm not an artist). I believe that there is now a good framework in place, and that I cannot really move forward implementing new features without actual graphics artists. I would like to be able to start integrating game play mechanics directly with the artwork now and actually begin development towards becoming a hosted server.

Development Plan:
Primary development will focus on the Space PvP & Empire control mechanics first.
Then we will develop the crafting and ship constructing mechanics.
Following that, we will develop ground based combat.
PvE missions and gameplay will be the last area to focus on.

Current Staff:

• Blah64 - Manager/Scripter

Unknown is currently hiring development positions
Graphics Team (GAT) - This is the most needed position at the moment. Tilesets, GUI/HUDs and all space based graphics need to be created.

Levels Team (LAT)-Not needed quite so urgently, but getting a head start on level development will be a great help.

Sound Effects & Scripting Teams (SFX/NAT)-Not necessarily needed at the moment, but I wouldn't turn away eager talent.

Application:
Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• Graal Account Name
• Development position(s) you are applying for
• Previous space games you have played
• Any suggestions you may have for the server
• Examples of your work