I'm trying to organize a merry band of outlaws and outcasts to develop both commercial and freeware RPGs. We've got ideas, we've got skills, we've got time. All we need is some artists to help with graphics/sound, and there's not much the average game designer would have that we wouldn't (save for real programming skillsbut that's what coldstone is for :D)
Who I have so far:
Jeff Pearson (me):
I have access to a number of programs such as photoshop and such, and a number of other things that could add to a large production. Such as, maybe if I had the time, I could run game manuals through real printing presses and bind them professionally. Not to much in the way of graphical/sound tallent though. But I learn fast and I'll probably catch on to coldstone really quick, so I'd be good for design. I'm also an experienced advertising designer, so I could really add to an RPG. ( as well as market it! )
Simon Eastman (a friend of mine, and co-worker):
Simon works with me, and attends graphics tech college classes where he has access to just about every graphics/multimedia program ever made (which proves once and for all why macs are better than PCsmost of those apps are mac-only). He is a total genius when it comes to making movies, and he knows how to use Adobe Premiere, which is great for making professional quicktime movies. He is also extremely creative and already has four or five stunning storyboards we can use, locked up in his crazy head 
:D. He's primarily a PC user though, and he's got a job AND college. He won't be able to contribute a great deal of time, but he's a pro all the same.
Jack Shepard (another friend):
He's useful in the sound department, he has SonicFire pro, which can be used to put together soundtracks. Not create your own music or sounds, but it's great for editing and adding some touches and effects. Also, he has a number of sound libraries that can be used in soundtracks free of royalties. He's also just a mac user like me (and unlike Simon), and will most likely be able to contribute to game design in Coldstone.
Who I'm looking for:
A 3D graphics artist. Someone creative, and skilled. Preferably, someone using Bryce, Animation: Master, or any other high-end 3D modeling program.
A 2D graphics artist. Mainly what I'm looking for is someone creative who can draw on paper.
Someone capable of creating musicin any fashon. As anyone can tell you, sound is a HUGE part of any movie or game. And if it sounds good, it's good, no matter how awful the graphics or gamepay are.
Multilingual people who could do large ammounts of translating would be great. Nothing expands your market like having it in multiple languages!
This is the real deal. We've all got experience, and in things that will REALLY help a commercial game take off.
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