Sunday, October 28, 2012

Help wanted!

A few people have offered to help out with editing or other things so I figured I'd lay out a help waned post.  I've done this a few times before and Harem would of been over a long time ago without the help of many people.

Some spots will have requirements in order to be considered so I'll define them now.  Individual roles will list which ones are required.
-SVN access (SVN).  To work as a team I do host Harem on a SVN.  For any independent position you'd have to be able to connect to the SVN, download and update with your own information.  I can teach people how to use one, but you must have an intermediate understanding of how computers work at least and have full access to your computer.  So no work computers, school computers, or family computers (and if your a minor you shouldn't be playing this game, nor reading this blog).  As the readme says, please don't use the SVN without permission.  I don't keep it in a working state.
-RPG-Maker VX  (VX)- You need to own and be comfortable coding inside of VX.  I do like ideas, but there are some roles where I would rather keep my focus on the main storyline rather than doing other things.  So if I bring someone in to do those other things, I don't gain anything if I have to do all the coding myself.
-No position would require image creation I would be glad to do that for you.  But if your comfortable with 3dcg I can send you hardsaves/mods and let you create them.
-All positions will probably require more time and work then what you think.  So be willing to put in some hard work!





Casual roles
1.  Brothel scenes - I'd love to have more brothel scenes, but rarely can find the time to write them.  Anyone that wants to write short adult scenes, this would be a great way to do so.  You'd have to write in the textblox style.  60 characters per line without a face, 50 with a face (dialogue) and 4 lines per block.  8-20 block size overall.  Absolutely no loli, guro or scat.  Generally not plot changing, but if they idea is good enough I may incorporate it anyways.  And if I have to spend more than 5 minutes or so spell checking/proofing it I'm likely to get frustrated and delete your e-mail, so please take the time to prepare it!
2.  Ideas.  Many characters, events, and scenes have come from the players.  If there's an erotic situation you'd like to see, an idea for a new character (woman or man), or event feel free to let me know!  I won't guarantee that I'll use it, but I'll certainly look at it.

Involved roles
1.  Scripter - SVN/VX (ruby) - Raziel321 has been helping me for many months, but I haven't heard from him in a few months.  Projects would be to look at the step counter script and figure out why f12 crashes, keeping the main characters name through a character reset, and figuring out how to get the health bar script working in old saves. Filled by Dramakus, thanks!
2.  Sound engineer - SVN/VX - Sound isn't Harem's strong point.  I usually play the game muted with music loud enough to interfere with normal though.  So the music/SE of Harem is slapdash at best.  Anyone that would want to give an interesting auditory feel to Harem would be welcome.  Note : I do not want moans or sloppy sex noises to play through the scenes.
3.  Battle engineer - SVN/VX+ - I still don't understand combat in VX particularly well and I usually stumble through most of it.  Anyone that understands combat in VX and would want to take over fighting would be welcome.  You would have to work closely with me.  As I develop new content I may describe how I want a battle to work and feel and it'd be your job to make it happen.
4.  Side quest writer - SVN/VX - I would like to see more breadth in Harem, but find myself focusing on the length of it by writing the main plotline.  Anyone that wants to come in and code side quests/events/characters for Harem is welcome to do so.  You'd have to both be able to work closely with me and then independently.  You'd submit a quest idea to me.  You'd get constructive criticism from me and other team members (please know how to react to that) and if we can work out a good way of doing the quest you would code it into the game (with minimal oversight/support).
5.  Editors - SVN/VX - I already have two helping me (Calristian and HirotonoRei) but the more the merrier.  You'd need to be able to directly link into development to avoid having me search for work they've already done and to keep me focused on 0.6b content so the SVN and VX are hard requirements.  If you can't do those, just send me an e-mail with the corrections and I'll relay the corrections to them.

If you are interested please send an e-mail to haremrpg@gmail.com describing what you want to do.  I'll reply asap.  I've turned off the mediafire autoreply so if you can't get any existing links to work send me a PM on any forum or a e-mail requesting it and I'll send it out.

Testers
1.  I am not looking for any testers at all currently.  0.6b is not in a testable state, nor will it be for a while.  I may be using a private forum for testing and thus not asking for testers at all this cycle.  Offering your assistance before I ask for it will not get you any consideration nor advantage when/if I do.

Donations
1.  A few people have asked me in the past if there was any way to donate in thanks for the game.  If you want, feel free to send money to haremrpg@gmail.com through paypal!  This isn't a demand, Harem development will continue regardless, nor am I offering to take commissions for particular scenes or characters.

42 comments:

  1. I don't know if this is the place to post this and it's not a big deal, but there are a lot of "Should of" instead of "Should have" mistakes among other minor grammar and spelling mistakes.

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    1. Ya, my english isn't always perfect. It's how I heard it said always and how I say it. Probably not correct but it's probably going to continue as there is no grammar checker in VX and Word seems just fine with it.

      Although I do have several dedicated editors that are going through the game trying to correct for things like that.

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  2. Since I got my new computer, I should be able to become a tester for you again now.

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    1. When we get to that point and if I need public testers I'll post it. Please reply to that post.

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  3. I'd be up for helping with brothel scenes, although I'm not entirely sure which characters you need brothel scenes the most, atm.

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    1. Whoever sounds most appealing to you. All of my work over the last many months has been on 0.6 content, I don't think that I've touched the brothel in 6 months or more. All the ladies need more customers!

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    2. Ah, a'ighto.
      I'll look and see what type of content would probably fit best, and try working on it, then.

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  4. question. if i wanna play your game do i need to download all the parts?

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    1. You just need to download the game itself from one of the links provided in the list on the right, and the RPGVX RTP which is also linked there if you don't have it.

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    2. Ok.
      But now I've download 0,3 and 0,4 and 0,6a
      Can I play now or must I download 0,4 and 0,5 also?
      Vx I got from playing other cool games.
      They are all other mb

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    3. Nah, you don't need to download all those parts. All you need is the latest one, which is, atm, 0.6a

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  5. ive played like 12 hours now.. but i cant fight the devender. after its turned into katleen any help?

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    1. The game tries to make it fairly clear. When Kathleen has been unmasked you have to use your disarm skill on her. No other way to beat the fight.

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  6. as far as combat i like the way it is set up so far you cannot simply attack and win most battles you most think ahead weather it is in combat or choosing your party for some fights the only thing i would change is give a little more gold for some of the fights

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    1. There would have to be more things to spend gold on I'd think.

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  7. I'd be willing to help with Combat/battle most likely.

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  8. I am willing to be a spell-check, english editor.
    Often there are minor typos or incorrect words.
    Even if the word is technically spelled correctly, it is the wrong word for the phrase.

    example: I would have bean their if I could. ( 2 errors. been and there). Both words are correctly spelled, so a spell check would not find them. bean is a food. their is a possessive word of another(it is not mine, it is theirs).

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    1. There's a few people working on that and I've changed my workflow to cut down on those errors.

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  9. Hey love the game but if you would mind adding a option in to change the controls around like wasd is moving and back space is open your menu etc.. thought i would make a suggestion..

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  10. Ok, the ReadMe provided is sorely lacking for new players. Things that might seem obvious to "oldbies" of this game.

    1. Clearly state what version of the RTP is needed. Not all versions work. Trial and error is never fun when you're trying a game for the first time.

    2. Please state where the CGs are supposed to be placed. Again, trial and error is not fun.

    3. Add the blog and LoK-links to the ReadMe?

    Telepathy doesn't work, sadly. Many have tried it on me before. It may seem like a waste of time, but if you are overly obvious about what goes where and what is needed you'll have more players and still get less annoyed comments. /rant

    Ok, time for me to test the game for a bit, see where it takes me.

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    1. 1,3 When 0.6b comes out the readme will be updated but it's not enough on its own to justify a new release. The blog and all forum threads now direct to the proper RTP version.

      2. I've generally avoided giving guides for each CG mode. I think part of the fun is finding them, but the wiki should get you all of them to my knowledge. If you ask in one of the threads for help finding a particular one someone will usually help, if not I will after a week or so.

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  11. Got it to work without much issue but I'm not able to make it larger. The resolution is small, but the text is readable. Is that normal?

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    1. Press Alt+Return for fullscreen mode

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    2. RPG-VX is an older engine designed when 720p+ resolutions weren't normal. I do run a script to bump up the rez a bit but the engine can only handle so much. And there's a cap of 120mb for the compressed file and if the pictures get too large the game breaks.

      But yes, alt-enter is how you fullscreen.

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  12. Hey cool game you got here, cant wait for next release
    Just one question for you ker what program you using to make the pics?

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    1. Thx that should help me quite a bit with my own project
      if anyone is interested in it ill post a link here with ker permission

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  13. Before anything my most sincere thanks for your hard work, this is a really good game, and I'm really looking forward for updates.


    I'd want to give a suggestion about the alignment system. While the obvious objective of Ralph is getting the Harem to his kingdom, a good aligned Ralph could end up dropping all the master/slave role, switching to a leadership role, where the girls don't follow him because of his power, but out of admiration for him.

    While a bad-aligned player could consider it losing grounds and being less powerful, for light-hearted players that change in treatment would be a reward in itself, knowing the ring isn't a factor anymore in you harem.

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    1. The game is slowly transitioning into more of those relationships. Although I'm not quite sure what you're saying for the dark path.

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    2. It's my POV about the desires of a character depending on his alignment. Why would an evil character prefer loyalty/affection over obedience? Obedience works better for them, especially if the harem outright hates him because of his evil actions.

      Of course, most likely you don't think the same, consider it my 2 cents and pay no mind.

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  14. Minor issue that doesn't matter. I was doing a 'blue' play through and went back to the Fishing Village way past the point when you should ever even care and found the inn keeper had vanished.

    During a 'red' play through, Cindy doesn't seem to be in the fortress though she pops up as per normal at the brothel.

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    1. I also noticed the lack of cindy in the red play.

      Might I add though, quite an entertaining game so far! Keep up the good work!

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  15. Ok firstly, the reason i'm posting I found a error in Harem 0.6a.3 after the trial in Corsix. The player's name resets to Ralph when you board the tram, and it's annoying me because I'm Reaper, not Ralph. Anyway to change this (my name) or fix the transition point?

    Secondly, I like this story yet hate it at the same time. I really pis.sed me off. Can't say more in case of spoilers.

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    1. Feel free to email me at haremrpg@gmail.com with any feedback.

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  16. Really enjoy the game so far! especially the fact that you added two characters; that you have to either be light or dark to access. the bounty hunter,(sorry I am terrible at recalling names)for dark side. Versus the fighter from the slaver for winning, in the light side, now mind that's about as far as I have gotten on the light side play through. So I do not know if there are others yet. sorry if those are spoilers FYI. Not my intention

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  17. is it already in development?

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  18. why do yo can not upload paych cg to medifire ?

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  19. Hey, first and foremost, good game. Beat it in both light and dark paths and it´s quite fun to play and not hard that it discourages you from playing it.

    Question though, are you still working on update 0.6b? Just wondering since it´s been a while since the last update. Dont mean to rush you, I just wanted to know if you had any idea and could let us fans know when the update was coming out or if it had been cancelled. Thanks for the game man, it´s really entertaining.

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  20. hope u can update it man :D

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