A Dumb Idea

[Cheeseman778]

While setting up the nursery @ church, I had a dumb idea I know will not b successful. Here it is: This is a game starring Yerfdog himself. The game starts out w/ Yerfdog known around the world helping ppl w/ problems and giving advice. He got rid of out-of control vacuum cleaners, made a sad person happy, he even ate yur leftovers if u didn't wanna. But on 1 fateful night, he got hit by a car. Ppl grieved and cried and pests and problems leaked out on the world. Though no longer living, his spirit remained and he saw the problems poking their sticks @ the ppl's lifes. So Yerfdog takes over the minds of different pets around the world and solves problems from leftovers 2 defeating aliens.

In gameplay, u could take control of a dog, a cat, a parrot, even a goldfish (there will b other animals if I can think of them). @ the title screen, u could start yur game and choose which animal's perspective u wanna help the world in. Once u choose yur animal, u start playing (in 1 loaded game, u can play all the animals. u just get a certain percentage of the levels completed 4 that particular animal).

I will post updates on this particular idea.

2 b continued.....

[Dwo]

funny idea :lol: ..but AWUSOME(and this is my #101 post)

[Cheeseman778]

So far, the animals I've come up w/ r the dog, the cat, the parrot, and the gold fish. Plz post if u have a dumb (great or dumb) idea 4 an animal 2 control But anyway, here r the abilities of each animal:

Dog: Dogs r known as "Man's best friend," and have learned from their masters 2 walk on their hind legs (except Yerfdog. I can't picture him walking. Besides, he's his own dog and lives by his own rules ha). But anyway, dogs can walk streets 2 find items if u have the option 2 go outside, dogs can dig in diggable soil (there might b a sign saying not 2 dig there (or here), they can sneak into kennels and free a dog or two 2 help them out, can swim, and can pick up weapons.

Cat: Cats r like dogs but they have their differences. Cat's can go walk the streets like dogs, they can go 2 a "cat kennel" (I don't know if there is such a thing) and find a cat 2 help them out. They can pick up weapons. But they can't swim, dig or use large weapons (they're just 2 big). Another thing they CAN do is fish. They can use a special fishing pole (this is earnable so u won't have it @ the beginning of the game) 2 catch certain fish. U can buy bait @ special stores the cat can go 2 (I'll get back @ the shopping center thing. But anyway, certain bait may catch (there's a chance u won't catch nething) certain fish. I'll get back @ the fish 2.

I'll get back 2 the parrot and the fish later. I've gotta go.

2 b continued.

[Aulë]

Cats can swim!!! In fact mine made quite a habbit of it catching frogs.

My ideas for pets:

Hamster: can travel underground (and in the case of mine, walk upsidedown and wet itself)

Snake: Has venom, stealthy ect

Rabbit: Fast, cute looking but vicious

Chameleon: Invisible

Monkey: Smart, swings in trees

Penguin: Looks cool!

Tarantular (can't spell it :oops: ): Walks upsidedown

And thats me out of ideas!

[Cheeseman778]

Umm......no offense, Aule, but the only animal I liked was the chameleon.
Sry. :( :cry:

[Cheeseman778]

Here's the gameplay ideas 4 the parrot and the fish:

Parrot: Obviously, parrots can fly. So that's 1 thing they can do. Others r walk, retrieve hard-2-reach objects, go into mouse holes and use weapons and items specially designed 4 our feathered friend. They can't swim (obviously), dig, use regular weapons and other such things birds can't do.

Gold Fish: Obviously, fish can swim. but only in a fish bowl. Thnx 2 Yerfdog's spirit, the goldfish can move his bowl around. In it's bowl, he can suck up enemies into it's bowl and drown them (an easy way 2 get important items an enemie may hold), they can do a "bowl slam" into sewers and other entrances like it 2 find items hidden there, they can use the bubble beam (once it earns it) and trap enemies and items that might "escape" (like a money or other moving items)
In the water, the fish can swim above the surface and below it (animals that aren't fish like can't swim underwater. They'd drown). Anyway, fish can swim, use bubble beam (once they've earned it) and go into holes in walls.

If yur interested in hearing about other animals I've come up w/, that u would need 2 unlock, plz private message me. 4 now, 2 of the other animals r the sphinx and the bat. That's all about the animals 4 now.

[Cheeseman778]

Levels will always start @ the pet's house. If u c an arrow pointing out the door, that means u can go out into the street. The street is usually some enemies that want 2 kill u so try 2 find some weapons first b4 going out.

The object of each level is 2 complete yur mission (e.g. stopping the evil vacuum cleaners in yur house). Once u beat the mission u get 2 select another mission. Often, there might b sumthin that warns u that this level requires a special item. If don't have the item, the letters will appear in red. If u have it, it's in green. So look @ that often.

Healing items: Healing items vary depending on what animal u have. Here's the list of items u can get 4 each beginning animal.

Dog: Bone-often found when digging.
T-bone steak-sumtimes found in a padlocked refridgerator

Cat: Fish-since most fish r found in the water, u won't c very many live fish unless it's in a fridge or fishbowl (u eat a goldfish) and until u have a fishing rod.
Meow-Meow Treats-u can buy these 2 the store and select them from the items section ont the pause menu.

Parrot: Worms-if u find a shovel, yur a bird and u can't use or even pick it up. But if u find a specially designed shovel, then u can dig and find worms. Another place 2 find these thems is in apples. U can peck @ apples 2 find them.
Caterpillars-these r rare and more powerful versions of worms. Unlike worms, they appear less often and can't b found in the ground.

Gold Fish: Pellets-Pellets r often found in the house and can't b used when u get it right away. U have 2 use them from the pause menu. These pellets can also b found @ the store.
Worms:Like parrots, the fish need a special tool 2 dig. Once they have the special digging tool, u can dig away. But unlike parrots, fish can't find worms in apples because they don't have beaks.

Well I can't think of nething 2 say so I'll update. :lol:

[Cheeseman778]

Hello. Today, I'm gonna b talking about the shop. Here's what it will contain. The contents in the shop depend on which animal u enter w/. So here's the list of items dogs, cats, parrots and fish can buy (secret animals will have a wider selection since they have combination traits. Like the sphinx is like the dog and the cat):

Dogs: Dog bones (these will b used instantly once u buy them)
Dog treats (these u can gain access 2 once u buy them. Then u can find them and it will add up. Of course they'll b 2 the shop still)
Power drill (this will let u dog deeper into the soil and pop right back @ the top w/ either nothin or an item. Once u buy it, u have it 4eva)

Cats: Bait (there's different kinds of bait so stock up on all sorts of it cuz there's different kinds of fish)
Radar (I didn't think of it till now, but all animals can buy radar. It helps u find important and unimportant items)


Sry, but my mind doesn't always come up w/ a lot of ideas. Plz post if u have an item idea. Peace out. :D

[Xantos Guin]

For a penguin the store should have:
1. Plenty of fish
2. Swimming pool (without chlorine)
3. Igloo (just like a dog house)
4. Top hat w/tuxedo :lol:
I agree with Aule, Penguins look cool! :D :D

[Cheeseman778]

Actually, the penguin idea isn't that bad. There could b a power up u could buy @ the shop and it would b used 4 transfiguring the penguin into a sled and he could ram through enemies like cutting grass like a lawn mower. Or u the tux could also b used 4 digging like a drill (if he attacks enemies like a drill missile then....u know....). So ya. The penguin idea is great :D

[Cheeseman778]

Speaking of penguins, I was play Legend of Zelda: A Link 2 the Past and in the Ice Palace, there r these green penguin things that try diving @ u. They often hold magic. U should c em. They have teeth and everything.

[Xantos Guin]

COOL! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Kovan]

great! I cant wait for it! :D :wink: :P 8) :lol:

[Cheeseman778]

Ok. I feel like telling u want the other animals will b since I haven't told u abot unlocking other animals. Ok there's a bat (he's like a parrot, but he has a built in flashlight like thing so he can c in the dark. Other animals have 2 find or buy a flashlight), a chameleon (like a cat but can temporarily turn invisible) and the penguin(combination dog and parrot) idea was kool so that's an unlockable 2. Oh since this place kinda takes place in the future, the ppl there have created 2 superpets. The 2 they've made is the Sphinx (These r a combination of a dog and a cat) and a dragon (combination of a cat and a bat. He also has a built in flame thrower which is good 4 fighting off pests and aliens). Don't worry, folks. This dragon is small (like only a yard high 2 b exact...).

One thing about all the animals is that they all have at least 1 special ability. For example, penguins, after they find or buy the tuxedo, can do the drill attack. For some of the abilities, there will b a magic meter like thing showing how much of that ability u can use it 4. Some abilities won't take a lot of magic in the meter. Others will make a larger than small dent in yur meter so watch it often and try finding healing items (some healing items can boost yur meter back up) 1 special ability that doesn't require a magic meter is the built-in flash light. Bats and dragons already have this ability but almost all the other animals buy this ability 2. It's built in once u buy it. If yur magic meter has no more magic, u can't use special abilities (exceptions 4 some abilities). So use those abilities wisely.
I hope Jamul reads this netime soon. This idea seems 2 b working when I said this was a dumb idea....

[Cheeseman778]

Strange, but it doesn't seem like ne of the major ppl here seem interested of this idea. They must not like it. Oh well, I did say this was a dumb idea :cry:

[Aulë]

Its an ace idea other than the first bit.

Try making a slight tweek so you have reason to kill things.

If that works, i'm looking forward to desembolwing evil artci boneheads as the penguin that wears a tuxedo.

And shades! Dont forget the shades!

[Cheeseman778]

What do u mean "give a reason 2 kill things???" U have 2 kill aliens so they don't take over the world. If there is a mouse problem in the house, kill the mice. If u have no weapons to kill them, go 2 other places w/ weapons. Sometimes killing things is the mission u need 2 complete. Also, I'm not sure what the sunglasses would b 4. Wait a minute, change that. The sunglasses would b used 4 seeing hidden items, like in Sonic 2: Battle. Except we should call the sunglasses sumthin else..........like the Penguin scope or........the Antarctic scope......(I like the word scope kinda. I mean the word by itself). I hope some major person here will give out his or her opinion. Mayb some1 could make a pic of sumthin.

[Xantos Guin]

...And shades! Dont forget the shades!
I agree!
The purpose to killing enemies is so they don't kill you or the penguin.
It would be sad if the penguin died. :cry: So kill everything else first!

[Cheeseman778]

Xantos, if u didn't know, the penguins a playable character. The tuxedo is 1 of the upgrades 4 the pengie. Hey, u could draw the penguin 4 the game and post it here!

[Aulë]

As im practicing 3d modeling, i think I might :)

Only problem is these stupid nurbs or summit soundsing like that.

In other words: It might be kinda rubbish :(

[Xantos Guin]

Xantos, if u didn't know, the penguins a playable character. The tuxedo is 1 of the upgrades 4 the pengie. Hey, u could draw the penguin 4 the game and post it here!
What software should I use for this, and where can I get it?

[Cheeseman778]

Xantos, what do u mean? This is just an idea 4 Hamumu Soft. Speakin of which, I still don't c a post of a major ppl's opinion.....

[The Emperor Master]

major ppl's who do you mean, by 'major ppl's'? I really like the idea though.

[Xantos Guin]

ppl's most likely stands for people. I don't know what he means by major people though. Only 30 or so members in the Hamumu Forums are active.

[Cheeseman778]

What I mean by "major ppl" is the ppl that can actually egg Jamul into making the game (or of course, Jamul can egg himself into thinking "hmmmm this idea isn't half bad. Should I make it.....").

[Xantos Guin]

Oh! I knew that!

[Cheeseman778]

Waiting 4 reply from professional ppls...........

[Xantos Guin]

jamul,
Please post here about your opinion.
THANKS!

[Cheeseman778]

Well, this IS a post that's been around 4 a little bit and if Jamul checked it, he probably didn't like the idea. I mean, he could have read my idea, nodded, and said "This is a good idea, but not a dumb ," and walk off 2 do other stuff. Oh well, I tried. I have other ideas but they just don't go w/ the Hamumu style. I might use them 4 my own video game company when I grow up......

[Cheeseman778]

Another thing though is, ever since I've played a few Hamumu games and enjoyed them, Mike got my hopes up about getting a career in video and computer games. He kinda made me think "If this guy can do this, maybe I can." Yes. Mike Hommel: an inspiration in my gaming dreams.....

[Accensama]

The game is a pretty good idea. But if you had any clue how much time it would take to prepare all the graphics and code for such a game, you might rethink a lot of it. On top of that, I'm sure ole Mike already has a 100 ideas floating around in his head of games he'd love to make. It's really a matter of being practical, and seeing which ideas are feasible at the moment. There's something about just making games you thought of yourself. When you try to use someone elses idea, the motivation isn't as strong.

Steve

[Xantos Guin]

To Cheeseman778
You coul try to have a job in graphic design of game making.

[Cheeseman778]

Gaming may b a career hi in my life, but my idea just wouldn't b the same if I programmed it instead of Jamul.

[Xantos Guin]

Oh Yeah!
Each charecter could have a special ablity.
The penguin could make other penguins not attack him and/or walk normaly on ice and snow.

[Nunzilla]

Chances are, the reason Jamul or anyone else in charge isn't particularily interested in this topic is because Hamumu dosen't want to handle a lawsuit. Think of it like this, if Hamumu were to take your game and create it, they believe you would sue them for copying your idea.

By the way, I like the wackyness sense of the game, but I believe that maybe the "super pets" should maybe be an unlockable powerup rather than an actual character. Maybe its just me, but unless they're some kind of item, it seems a little cheesy. (no pun intended)

But hey, maybe you can come to an agreement with Hamumu. Try sending them a formal e-mail adressing your game idea (Remember to be EXTREMELY detailed) Don't get discouraged, you certainly have potential and you should keep reaching for the stars.

Nunzilla :wink:
(Xantos, I wonder if anyone's still here. Last post was in November!!!)

[Xantos Guin]

Chances are, the reason Jamul or anyone else in charge isn't particularily interested in this topic is because Hamumu dosen't want to handle a lawsuit. Think of it like this, if Hamumu were to take your game and create it, they believe you would sue them for copying your idea.

By the way, I like the wackyness sense of the game, but I believe that maybe the "super pets" should maybe be an unlockable powerup rather than an actual character. Maybe its just me, but unless they're some kind of item, it seems a little cheesy. (no pun intended)

But hey, maybe you can come to an agreement with Hamumu. Try sending them a formal e-mail adressing your game idea (Remember to be EXTREMELY detailed) Don't get discouraged, you certainly have potential and you should keep reaching for the stars.

Nunzilla :wink:
(Xantos, I wonder if anyone's still here. Last post was in November!!!)
I agree. Cheeseman, You shoul e-mail jamul about the idea.

[Cheeseman778]

Y THE HECK WOULD I SUE HAMUMU 4 CREATING THIS GAME??!!?? I would prefer it if they created it. If I was a video game creator and I made this game, it wouldn't b the same. I'm pratically giving the idea 2 Hamumu. Besides, I have nothing against Hamumu. Hamumu's my favorite computer game company.

[Nunzilla]

No, HAMUMU would be afraid you would sue them, even though you wouldn't.

[Honoria Glossop]

That is the absolute WORST idea for a Hamumu game i have ever
heard!








Honoria,



Owner of Arkade Central

[Xantos Guin]

No, HAMUMU would be afraid you would sue them, even though you wouldn't.
I think you ought to make some sort of contract with them.

[simibhu]

That is the absolute WORST idea for a Hamumu game i have ever
heard!








Honoria,



Owner of Arkade Central
Maybe you could have said that a little nicer...

[Cheeseman778]

Simibhu, the point was, is that she was honest. Sure, I had 2 put bandages on feelings, but she belted out her true feelings. And actually ok w/ the fact she said that. I'm pretty sure if Hamumu liked the idea, they would have started putting it on the drawing board. And since then has past, my idea has gone stale....

[Nunzilla]

Nah, your idea's not stale, Hamumu was just afraid of the legal situation. Give them permission to use the idea and change it in any way.

[Xantos Guin]

Maybe jamul doesn't want to make it regardless of your consent.

[Yahoo!]

Its kool. I don't think anyone else have come up with such an idea in their life. Why not do it?

[Dwo]

1. yerf dog is 2d and cant move in all 8 directions real well.
2. jamul is sick and tired of making such big games!
3. also note of the story, sure, its cool, just not compelled to jamuls ideas!

[Xantos Guin]

Unfortunatly in life the people in power in a company get to controll everything. :( Kinda sad ain't it.

[Cheeseman778]

I can tell Quick Question didn't read my idea thoroughly....First of all, Yerfdog was run over by a car. His spirit takes control of the local pets. So u don't control Yerfdog himself. U control either the dog, cat, penguin *wink wink*, fish, bird and possibly other unlockable pets. I still like the unlockables. I mean, who doesn't want 2 control a penguin (kudos 2 Xantos)?

[Dwo]

I mean the mini video that would tell and show the story of him and it would show him still alive!

[Cheeseman778]

Well, u wouldn't c Yerfdog get hit b the car......U would c the car from behind. That's it....

[AtkinsSJ]

I totally agree

[WackieWatty]

sounds great!

[AtkinsSJ]

A snail! It can get to places really quickly, and can hypnotize people with it's spirally shell!!!

[WackieWatty]

I reckon Jamul should make a game with characters in from SUPREME WITH CHEESE and Kid Mystic!!!

[CatMystic]

This sounds really cool! :D

[Coolguy]

I like everything except the story. It kind of changes how everyone looks at yerfdog. He's just a normal inflatable dog, not exactly a super duper make-people-happy inflatable dog.

The story should be like Aliens or some other evil army army are taking over the world and some super lab-experiment pets have to stop them.

PS- Have a gorilla!

[WackieWatty]

The story should be about a frenchman! :?

[me]

put a duck in the game make it fly and have quack gun that make a loud quack :idea:

[apiesandwich]

While this game won't happen, it reminds me of a Nintendo 64 game called Space Station: Silicon Valley. That's all Im going to say.