BonBon Online

Gantros · Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 244

I remember Ronald saying that a long term goal is to create an interactive BonBon, but it was implied that it would be 3D, like WoW or Second Life. However, I do not find this feasible. Instead, I had an inspiration to model an interactive BonBon after Japanese dating sims, or bishōjo. This method, I think, is more feasible and in my opinion, more entertaining. By using static backgrounds and limited static images of characters (mouth movement and eye blinks, plus emotional expressions), having a truly interactive BonBon is possible, and in the relatively near future compared to a fully 3D environment. I'm not saying in a year or even two, but I just had the inspiration to model a interactive BonBon on bishōjo games.

MidNight Tiger · Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 156

I agree that a bishōjo type bonbon would be great.

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Shadow9808 · Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 491

That would be a kick ass place to start this grand plan.

Ashton Gray · Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 3003

Certainly an intresting idea, to say the least.

green_fox · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 270

Normally I'd say that I prefer the 3D version. But I think in this case the 3D models would hardly match the quality of Vanessa's (and of course the other artist's ) work. I'd be fine with the bishōjo version :)

UltimaWolf0 · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 666

I can imagine something along the line that looks similar to the Poker game.

Ronald · Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Posts: 2693

Still out of town right now. Remotely logged in to clean up the forum.

But regarding the MMO game. Well- I never said I wanted a 3D game like WoW or second life. It just happens to be in the poll cuz that's what was given to me as poll questions.

I am on board all the way with you guys in regards to using 2D sprites for an MMO. I was thinking more like Maple, Giaonline, Ragnorok, Trickster style. Some of those names might not ring a bell for people in a poll question.

The big challenge is going to be creating the custom selection.

Gantros if you can drop me an email with some links and stuff that would be great.

I had planned for a dating sims game of some sort for BonBon a while back. It wouldn't be MMO but nice to get some sort of adventure game feel to BonBon.

Let's keep the discussions rolling.

-R

LabrnMystic · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 1481

I'm familiar with Ragnarok and Maple story.

Also, I think sprites are at times far better than 3D. You certainly can get better details, especially in facial expressions. Not to mention, if you want something animated, flash can easily make that happen.

Ronald · Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Posts: 2693

I prefer sprites myself. 3D games usually make me dizzy.

-R

Bestile1 · Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 719

and sprites are so much easier to work with on the development side

Ashton Gray · Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 3003

Ronald wrote: 3D games usually make me dizzy.-R

Lightweight. (sorry, I could'nt resist :lol: )

duo2nd · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 666

I wish this will be true.

kommy · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 495

I like setting the achievable as a goal. I'm a huge fan of cutting out the flashy stuff and keeping it nice and simple. Cheaper, reliable, and likely to actually be accomplished.

Feloua · Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 8

I'm down for a Ragnarok styled MMO BonBon.

Xebulon · Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 1386

kommy wrote: I like setting the achievable as a goal. I'm a huge fan of cutting out the flashy stuff and keeping it nice and simple. Cheaper, reliable, and likely to actually be accomplished.

I have to agree with the good Doktor. Let's see what can be accomplished before we decide what we want to be done.

BrightAngelChii · Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 55

I have seen already few times 2d mmos on few sites made with flash so I think it isn't impossible though for myself is making 3d character more easy then making 2d ones. :roll:

Foxonian · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 429

I have seen a few people come up with a lot of great ideas that I personally felt were a little "too far in the future" to be acted on yet for a number of reasons.While I think it's great to suggest something for the site,I think we should keep in mind the RL realities that have to be delt with to make what we wish come to pass.Sometimes,it's easy to do,sometimes it's not. ;-)

Shadow9808 · Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 491

Xebulon wrote: kommy wrote: I like setting the achievable as a goal. I'm a huge fan of cutting out the flashy stuff and keeping it nice and simple. Cheaper, reliable, and likely to actually be accomplished.

I have to agree with the good Doktor. Let's see what can be accomplished before we decide what we want to be done.

Second it.

LabrnMystic · Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 1481

Foxonian wrote: I have seen a few people come up with a lot of great ideas that I personally felt were a little "too far in the future" to be acted on yet for a number of reasons.While I think it's great to suggest something for the site,I think we should keep in mind the RL realities that have to be delt with to make what we wish come to pass.Sometimes,it's easy to do,sometimes it's not. ;-)

Oh come come now Foxonian. Where's your sense of childish hope and imagination? :P

Crimson · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 566

In the garbage :lol: