The Long Stretch Ahead

[JPillz]

Hey All! JPillz here with the weekly Dev Blog.


So as of right now, I do not own the miracle of the internet. As such, I am writing to you from Blank101's computer.


News, News, let's see if there is any news for the week. I have been having a really busy week and all free time has been devoted to building a city. It is not as quick as I previously thought. Trying to fit in all the detail (blood and guts ;) ) is turning out to be quite time consuming. Maybe the next time I write, I will be able to show you screens what the maps would look like.

Another big task I am working on is making the characters, another task that will be very in depth. Since the players will need to reload, shoot. walk, and use every melee weapon possible, we need to account for EVERYTHING.

So yea, it's gonna be big.

Blank101 and I had a chat recently to hash out the game-play system and we modified for the most part (I am not sure what you have heard, so this may not even be a "change"). As elaboration to Blank's figurative situation last post, we are going towards total squad action. From anywhere of 5 to 10 people, you will need heavy squad tactics to do better than random lone wolf tactics; because an entire city alone is quite daunting...
Or so the plan is anyways.

I am not sure what you gather from Blank101's mention of classes, but a large part of being customizable and unique is our plan of advanced skill trees. Even sub-class specializations will be added for a massively diverse selection of builds and abilities. Should be pretty cool.

But basically the design process is being looooong and tedious. So I don't have much news for you guys in that regard. 2 weeks on my next post though I SHOULD have something to show you loyal viewers.


Cheers!

JPillz

[xAgent007x]

Cool cant wait for Zed, and lets hope it turns out good like Pawn Tactics, and Pawn Game. Good wishes to ZED.

[Symantec]

I'm liking the cities part.

Can't wait for the final outcome of everything.

Seems amazingly fun.

[mreitz]

Thanks JP, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

[Radec]

likes that but no one will play pawntactic after, like pawngame not so many players either as before PT came out :(

[Riswald]

For sure this will get to be interesting! Try and add a Canadian Perspective :P

[SkYScorn]

Awesome.
The internet is a miracle though. ;)

[lilcuriousdude7]

Thanks for the update
Excited to see the end result of your work :P

[falc0neye]

Can only travel in cities? or can you like go out in the country side?

[HWV]

don't rush it buddy. Do what Valve does. Or used to do, until L4D2. The detail is what makes it great.

[TheZombie]

I cant wait D: I love zombies :D

[FoxSamus]

Sweet, can't wait for the next update.

I want pics! :O
And tacos!

Anyways, ty.

[SmoothCopyCat]

Sound's like it'll be great, I like what I hear so far.

[NuMbA]

yay sub-classes :)
Guess my the thread in my sig is of use.

[Sharpkill]

Cool JP!

Lol i smell a WoW sized- project.
If you guys pull this off, you will be gods of teh internet :p

[Explosive]

This looks like it will take ages...still can't wait for it though.

[Xenocide]

Thats Cool.More Bl00ds and G0res.

[Betsinator]

thanks for the update dont ruch it just make it good

[IrishDragon1234]

You concentrate on the city, JP. You have an entire graphics crew at your disposal, have them do some work.

Also take plenty of breaks. Take your time. Don't want to overstress yourself.

[Dan]

i didnt know blood and guts was time consuming

[LeLoi]

customizing classes sounds fun.

[ProfessionalMed]

I guess if it's time consuming then I'm sure those blood and guts are pretty realistic or just in a vast quantity. :>

[Killerrrrrr]

i didnt know blood and guts was time consuming

Maybe there will be multiple ways of dying, therefore more types of blood etc...


From what I'm hearing, it's gonna be a super dupper great game :-D. Can't wait to see the screenies :D.

[Snoopy]

Hey All! JPillz here with the weekly Dev Blog.


So as of right now, I do not own the miracle of the internet. As such, I am writing to you from Blank101's computer.


News, News, let's see if there is any news for the week. I have been having a really busy week and all free time has been devoted to building a city. It is not as quick as I previously thought. Trying to fit in all the detail (blood and guts ;) ) is turning out to be quite time consuming. Maybe the next time I write, I will be able to show you screens what the maps would look like.

Another big task I am working on is making the characters, another task that will be very in depth. Since the players will need to reload, shoot. walk, and use every melee weapon possible, we need to account for EVERYTHING.

So yea, it's gonna be big.

Blank101 and I had a chat recently to hash out the game-play system and we modified for the most part (I am not sure what you have heard, so this may not even be a "change"). As elaboration to Blank's figurative situation last post, we are going towards total squad action. From anywhere of 5 to 10 people, you will need heavy squad tactics to do better than random lone wolf tactics; because an entire city alone is quite daunting...
Or so the plan is anyways.

I am not sure what you gather from Blank101's mention of classes, but a large part of being customizable and unique is our plan of advanced skill trees. Even sub-class specializations will be added for a massively diverse selection of builds and abilities. Should be pretty cool.

But basically the design process is being looooong and tedious. So I don't have much news for you guys in that regard. 2 weeks on my next post though I SHOULD have something to show you loyal viewers.


Cheers!

JPillz
ok, how do we get a squad.

[TR3YDAWG]

I think a squad is just like a clan and Zed sounds really really fun i cant wait for it come out

[speedpower6]

awesome, Jpillz. I am soooooo ready for a screenshot of at least something... Maybe just a class screenie? If not, well then, ok. Keep on Rockin'!

[Bonk]

These "Cities" should actually be as big as... cities.

Umm, such as that game... the one where you're in the mall killing zombies.

An actual sized mall.

[Noname]

That Sounds Cool... Can't Wait.

:D

[BioWeapon54]

I had no idea what that guy said, all i understand is it takes long :/

[UreOnMyHitList]

It all sounds good so far.

Good luck.

[AGurl]

Is there a zombie category? :(

Team play will be good, it'll revive the clan system.

[Balddude]

From the looks of it, it seems as if this game won't be coming out for a very long time. xD


Nonetheless, can't wait to see how it turns out, especially the combat part.

[simon2000]

Hey All! JPillz here with the weekly Dev Blog.


So as of right now, I do not own the miracle of the internet. As such, I am writing to you from Blank101's computer.


News, News, let's see if there is any news for the week. I have been having a really busy week and all free time has been devoted to building a city. It is not as quick as I previously thought. Trying to fit in all the detail (blood and guts ;) ) is turning out to be quite time consuming. Maybe the next time I write, I will be able to show you screens what the maps would look like.

Another big task I am working on is making the characters, another task that will be very in depth. Since the players will need to reload, shoot. walk, and use every melee weapon possible, we need to account for EVERYTHING.

So yea, it's gonna be big.

Blank101 and I had a chat recently to hash out the game-play system and we modified for the most part (I am not sure what you have heard, so this may not even be a "change"). As elaboration to Blank's figurative situation last post, we are going towards total squad action. From anywhere of 5 to 10 people, you will need heavy squad tactics to do better than random lone wolf tactics; because an entire city alone is quite daunting...
Or so the plan is anyways.

I am not sure what you gather from Blank101's mention of classes, but a large part of being customizable and unique is our plan of advanced skill trees. Even sub-class specializations will be added for a massively diverse selection of builds and abilities. Should be pretty cool.

But basically the design process is being looooong and tedious. So I don't have much news for you guys in that regard. 2 weeks on my next post though I SHOULD have something to show you loyal viewers.


Cheers!

JPillz
I'm liking the cities part.

Can't wait for the final outcome of everything.

Seems amazingly fun.

[mik99925]

Will zed look like PT, or more realistic?

[Hyjal]

So...
It's like World of Warcraft and Dead Frontier combined?
lol.

[Brandon0104]

and use every melee weapon possible

Awesome thats the best part about this thread.
Sound like alot of fun.

[Xelc]

Can't wait for this game to come out. :p

[ReconPlayer23]

how can u become a pwn assistant (not wanting to be one btw) what do you do

[TheAkcap]

I have an idea. Perhaps the squads would be a bit like clans, and you could have a squad hideout or something, and you could buy things to fortify your hideout? Maybe I will make a thread regarding this topic...

[epiccesc]

looks good so far

its is going to be amazing

[KiteRider]

These "Cities" should actually be as big as... cities.

Umm, such as that game... the one where you're in the mall killing zombies.

An actual sized mall.
Dead Rising.

Sucks that you can't lone-wolf this game. It'd be much easier to avoid griefers that way.

[Cowdude]

dead rising.

Sucks that you can't lone-wolf this game. It'd be much easier to avoid griefers that way.

WOLF PACK PWNS LONE WOLF NOOB!

Yeah how would you play if nobody wanted to be in your "pack"

[chinaboy]

OMG i cant wait for the class customizations.

[theunimportant]

yeah that would be wicked

[gurtaj]

Great news.

[Da2Shae]

So...
It's like World of Warcraft and Dead Frontier combined?
lol.

Dead world Frontier?

[Z3R0]

Sweet can't wait for Zed to come out.
Wow I really can't believe how its going to be looks soo good.

[UltraJacob]

5-10 people? awww, I was hoping more 10-20+ people pace. :)

[rockywocky55]

im sooo excited cant wait but if it sucks..... it o

[BlindFreak]

Don't currently have the miracle of the internet? Go ask Al Gore for it. XD

[Stonch]

Sounds pretty epic. Can't wait for it to come out :)

[DaPenguin]

I wish i could play ZED right now

[EaEaEa]

oh so packs = clans now?

I'd rather wait a number of months more and have more detail than rush it and have less quality. :)

[Nitex1337]

Very nice, Glad to hear its going well. To bad for no internet but hope it go's well.

[Kyle845]

Couple of things came to mind-

How many zombies should we be expecting to see at once?
Will this be a 'persistent' city, or lobbies?
What should we look for in terms of weaponry?
Will Accuracy be a factor? Reloading?


Edit: Wow, I really haven't post as often as I thought... >.>

[Ezmoney]

I don't care to see the cities
I wanna see the classes

[Kyle845]

Call me crazy, but wouldn't one kind of effect the other? Classes wouldn't matter if there were nowhere to 'shoot stuff', as it's been put.

[DoomGun]

hey i think this game will be cool but i think instead of starting game with alot of wepons like in pawn tactics if that whats your doing is it start with just a pistol and knife and collect wepons along the way like in some games like robokill

just a thought

i almost forgot too add i think some wepons need certain skill points in one ability like in strength to carry heavy wepons and stuff like that comment on this plz

[Cowdude]

oh so packs = clans now?

I'd rather wait a number of months more and have more detail than rush it and have less quality. :)

Months!

Thats like a year in biblical time!
Who knows what it is in Blank/Jp time!

[alxdip123]

So the idea is more like dead frontier, right? then its should be really fun souding kind of. make sure there are multiple playable classes like tactics or something. Cuz we don't need another fun letting game like the original pawngame... GL whats your name.

[MasterKillerGOD]

WOLF PACK PWNS LONE WOLF NOOB!

Yeah how would you play if nobody wanted to be in your "pack"

I think he means it would be harder to do it alone. So you
can go off on your own. Cant wait for this.. I mean really
im going to go hardcore 1337 on this game.

[DoomGun]

i wana go lone wolf for the start i think every one should just 2 get the feel of the game then start going into groups so you all not running around like noobs and get fraged by some elite squad or some really good lone wolf

[PiNGPaWN]

As I told blank a few weeks ago, if you need help with graphic development; Private message me.

[theunimportant]

haha niceee, what can you do exactly pingpawn?

[shady207]

:p:o:):(:confused::mad::rolleyes::eek::cool::p:D;)
i reallly want to try the scout class cuz i just came on the game right after they took it off the game :(

[LambOfGod4218]

Actually sounds pretty interesting. One question that I have been thinking of, is it going to be 2d or a F.P.S.? If so will a client be necessary to play? If someone has already asked this then I am sorry that this is old news.

[PiNGPaWN]

haha niceee, what can you do exactly pingpawn?

Graphic developement really isn't that hard, it's just time consuming.

And I can do everything.

[SaIvIueL]

Cheers for Zed, it keeps sounding pretty awesome :cool:!!

[XKXKXKXKXKXKXKX]

I just hope it won't be a pain in the a.. with lag like pt is hope it runs smooth like df and no error connections pls..... :'(


Keep up the great work!:)

[MiamiVice1137]

hey all! Jpillz here with the weekly dev blog.


So as of right now, i do not own the miracle of the internet. As such, i am writing to you from blank101's computer.


News, news, let's see if there is any news for the week. I have been having a really busy week and all free time has been devoted to building a city. It is not as quick as i previously thought. Trying to fit in all the detail (blood and guts ;) ) is turning out to be quite time consuming. Maybe the next time i write, i will be able to show you screens what the maps would look like.

Another big task i am working on is making the characters, another task that will be very in depth. Since the players will need to reload, shoot. Walk, and use every melee weapon possible, we need to account for everything.

So yea, it's gonna be big.

Blank101 and i had a chat recently to hash out the game-play system and we modified for the most part (i am not sure what you have heard, so this may not even be a "change"). As elaboration to blank's figurative situation last post, we are going towards total squad action. From anywhere of 5 to 10 people, you will need heavy squad tactics to do better than random lone wolf tactics; because an entire city alone is quite daunting...
Or so the plan is anyways.

I am not sure what you gather from blank101's mention of classes, but a large part of being customizable and unique is our plan of advanced skill trees. Even sub-class specializations will be added for a massively diverse selection of builds and abilities. Should be pretty cool.

But basically the design process is being looooong and tedious. So i don't have much news for you guys in that regard. 2 weeks on my next post though i should have something to show you loyal viewers.


Cheers!

Jpillz

love the weapons, classes , explosives,melee weap. Etc.

[BballBrett]

i am so pumped for zed, now i think there will b a huge conflict on whether to play pt or zed.......(screw pg!!! lol)

[emporer164]

When will it be coming out for us to play?:):D

[Jonathanm366]

So i guess that the maps will be cool