We still have openings. Feel free to join the Steam Group. :D

@Harfang and Mr. Toodles

Hi there! If you two are interested, join the Steam Group, Project Coalesce.
http://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/groups/projectcoalesce/

Introduce yourself in the "Project Coalesce - Expertise" discussion, let the team know you're interested in the game development project. We hope to see you there.

Members Needed!

• Effect Artist – [x2]
  
• Environment Artist – [x2]
  
• Voice Acting – [x1]
  
• Game Animation – [x2]
  
• Media Artist – [x1]
  
• Storyboard Artist – [x2]
  
• Game Designer – [x1]

I invite you all to join the group "Project Coalesce"
http://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/groups/projectcoalesce/discussions/1/864976115714263803/

First objective is to decide on which of our many game concepts we will build. Any other questions, concerns, ideas are very welcome. I hope to see you there! :D

I have discussed the Inevitability of the formation of a development group. This will permit us to better organize ourselves and prepare for the game development, we will discuss game art style, theoretical budget, game genre, project deadline, game engine, marketing strategy, narrative structure, and the overall game design from that point onward.

Nonetheless, we’ve run into a minor problem, Steam groups are not easy to rename, we need to decide on the name for the development team. The two members I conversed with decided on "Project Coalesce", we need more input on this decision.

This is going quite well. Once we have at least one or two members for each position I will specify what needs to be done next in the setup process, from there we can propose a few game concepts and decide which one to build upon during a specified period.

I have some experience with project management, narrative and the organization of the game design document or GDD. I would like to gain more experence with this project, but if anyone else feels they would be better for the job I'd be willing to step aside for them.

A number of discussions in this group mention the possibility of using the community to develop a game. If the Valve Pipeline Group is to accomplish such a goal, we need to know our strengths and weaknesses. How many members have prior expertise in this field or simply an understanding of a specified skill set for the overall development process.

In the interest of acquiring a comprehensive list of various proficiencies, please list your expertise and summarize any experience. Your previous development projects, working development projects, and portfolios are great as well. If there is a specified expertise that I have not mentioned below, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Private Steam Group
http://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/groups/veritablegames
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public Steam Groups
http://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/groups/autumngame
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How To Start Your Game Narrative
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22HoViH4vOU
Narrative Mechanics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQJA5YjvHDU
Bad Writing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG1ziCvLkJ0
More Than Exposition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEERJ1a2rsU
Word Choice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1PXhkXJ2A
Cutscenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGXIR2dlktc
Amnesia and Story Structure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIQ6yWptvfA
Choice and Conflict
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg8fVtKyYxY

Haha, there I few more I didn't list. I hope this helps! :D

I wonder how many of us are "idea guys", and how many of us actually have the needed skillsets to accomplish our desired goals, whether it is, programming, texturing, modeling, or audio design. The ideas we conceptualize will not come to fruition unless we have the initiative and determination to complete that anticipated goal, maybe we can put together a small development team, select a single concept, create a game development document, set a project deadline, budget, theorized revenue, and develop a game together.

On a personal note, I feel the same way about my ideas at times. Parinoia sets in every time a friend reads my game narrative, I want to put together an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) but when I think rationally about the situation. Ideas do not make the game, the actual production of the game bring it into reality. If it makes you feel any better; and I know it does for me, most people will not steal ideas because they have their own.

I'd suggest researching as many game schools as possible, locate the information necessary to make a good decision. Does the college have a low dropout rate, how many of the graduates enter the game industry, what standards do they teach, are they by the book or do they encourage creativity, do they understand the modern game industry well enough to give you a head start in your goal? There is a wealth of information on the internet that is within your reach, contact various colleges and ask prior students what they felt, or what they learned while they were there.

This is not an easy choice; do not rush your choice.

Game Schools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmdGZk-fF98

Enriching Lives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Tp8JopdIc