(Formerly Free Civilization Sequel Project)
This will probably be the last update to the page by me. I plan to turn this page over to someone soon. I have some candidates but still have to pick one and get them to do it. This will allow me to concentrate more on the game. The next objective is to *finish* the design document. It seems I also have a new AI programmer now. The free beta signup is over and I got a pretty good response. I haven't counted the apps yet, but there's probably over 100 for sure.
Finally, I've more or less finished revamping the web page. The only thing that needs major work is the Game Specification, but that still is packed with a lot of information. The most exciting thing happening is the beta signup! Your guaranteed a spot if you sign up before August 1st. I still need a little help, check out the Help Wanted page if you're interested. I also added new Suggestion Box, Survey Results, Background Info and Our Team pages. I also added new links including some to other web game projects. Phew! Now I'm gonna get to coding that beta!
I've added a game design specification to the page! This should answer most of your questions about the game. I'm starting today to totally revamp my pages. In a week, this should be a lot different. For progress updates check the message board, Patrick has been posting to it regularly.
Schools out, and hopefully I can get some work done now. I have some new programmers and will probably get there names and email addresses posted on the site soon. One, Patrick, wrote a sound interface and is working on some important utilities. I have an almost finished map maker with a pesky bug and without good graphics. And am working now on fixing the bug and reorganizing my source and writing a skeleton of the game. Also I have a Message Board up and hope to have a new survey soon. If this site seems neglected at times it's probably a good thing because it means I'm really concentrating on coding.
Well, another update, but not a lot of significant progress. I have a new codename: "Rise of Nations." One person sent me some tile graphics, but I think they were corrupted. I still need graphics bad! The map editor is close to done, but it still needs finishing touches and new graphics. Unfortunately with finals coming up and everything I haven't had much time to work on the game. I will be getting out of school In 4 days though and then I should have more time I hope. What I really need though is some helpers!
Wow! A lot has happened since my last news flash. Things have been changing so fast I stopped keeping all the old news on this site, if you really want to see it click here.
Ok, now on with the news! I said before I'd go with just plain rectangular maps. Well I changed my mind again! I changed the CDX graphic library (which is a great library, BTW) to use isometric tile maps. I have a working map viewer finished. I'm working on changing it to a map editor. I will post it as soon as it is capable of editing maps. Actually, there's one other snag. I need someone to draw some terrain tiles. My current map viewer uses civ2's terrain graphics. I probably can't legally release it with these "borrowed" graphics. Can someone help me?
I should have a new survey up in a couple of days titled "vote for a name" where I will list the names I've been getting from you folks along with a couple I've thought up.
Also, one other note... I hope all these banners don't bother you, I'm not making any money off them, I'm only trying to bring more people to my site.
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