General
This project is based upon the 'hack and slash, shoot ‘em up' genre but in combination with online features and innovating fps/strategic gameplay elements.

Brief summary of the game concept
Users have the choise between 4 different races.
You start of on a group of deserted islands with minimum 2 online users in one game session.
After a while, small amount of aliens begin to spawn and the number of aliens increases exponentially relevant to time.
The idea is to build structures and defending these (in particular the main base) while enhancing team strategic thinking because each class has got a specific role, allowing for unique actions and abilities.
This is where RTS meets FPS, this is Facing Extinction.

Content
Our main goal was to create a totally new style of online gaming but with this we also wanted our own stable multiplayer system and quality graphics.
The internal network system which we have set up is based on GSTNet.
We have a working prototype, consisting of:
A firm MP core, a realtime 'active servers' list (works with an internet MySQL database and a PHP link), full connection control code and much more.
Other features such as a debug console, dynamic score screen, unique file compression and encryption.
We managed to set up a smooth connection both on LAN as over the internet going from Melbourne to Antwerp (and visa versa).
Qua graphics, we use Musty Mood to visualize everything but we are already setting up our own graphical environment to ensure maximum control.
To wrap this all up, we wrote it down in a 40p. long game design document, we have a private forum for project management and an FTP server for private file storage.

Future
We have many aspects already developed or planned, but when looking down the road we need to pull in a help request.
Team Facing Extinction is looking for members to join in, especially 1 modeler and 1 MP programmer.
Specs. :

• Skilled Modeller:
  Capable of organic modeling, skinning and rigging (example of your work or even a portfolio would be good.)

• Skilled Programmer:
  Capable of competent MP programming (specific GSTNet experience is not needed but would be salutary)

We have a current MP system, although it needs improving. We need someone who knows MP basics and can help with problems like lag fighting and smooth movement.
Although mind that we are looking for people who are willing to work for free thus basically developing quality stuff for fun and gaining experience. If you are interested PM either adoado or Frazzle

Screens
Following models are in beta stage.
Mind that we did not include all of our models since the project is WIP but we can ensure you that there are many more.


Arch + Pilar


Rocks + HQ


HQ + Lookout post


Defence + HQ


Background cliff

Slide Show Islands
Island1 -> Island6

Video
Upload here

Cheers from the Facing Extinction Team,

Adrian G (aka adoado) - Lead Programmer
Mathias K - Lead Modeler
Thomas K (aka Frazzle) - Lead Programmer

Very nice work to the Facing Extinction team. This is really looking nice. The real-time water onscreen is a neat feature.

Best of luck with this project.

Sounds cool and looks great so far. I like the idea can't wait to see what you can do with it. Your terrain makes me angry lol i been trying to get my terrain to look better but it must be my textures, the terrain always turns out not real looking. Any way looks great hope you keep up on posting during progress can't wait to see more.

GamerX you should look into multi texturing if you want nice terrains.

Frazzle, it's nice to see you working on a game ^^.
Hope everything goes well with this. Hope to see some real in-game screens!

so what happens if they leave?

still, i don't think i've seen you around in a while, frazzle, and i'm glad it's because you're working on something: something that even looks like it could be finished and fun!

all the best!

julz

Looks very promising =)
I hope you will finish it.

In your trailer @ 0:34 there is something like a graphics bug on the bottom of the screen.
@ Julz:
Is your quaternions thread gone? :-O

ooh! didn't realize there was a video! i'll check it out. it's late atm, so i'll go to bed soon, but if the download doesn't take too long i'll watch the video tonight!
i don't think so. i'll have to fix my signature. a forum search might be able to show it.

interesting that you actually checked! it's been a while! i think a7 has some new functions that make it rather redundant (not sure). either way, i have way too much time on my hands and i might re-write it. if you can't find the thread, pm me and i'll link you to the .zip file (contains a readme that's as good as the actual thread, i think).

julz

EDIT: groovy video, but i was hoping to see gameplay . any chance you can do something to cheer me up (eg: gameplay video!)?

Looks very promising. Keep it up frazzle, and FE team! (GS needed a 'real' multiplayer game, i think this is it.)



and Julz's Quaternions : http://www.coniserver.net/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=114062

thanks Quad; that's the one. my sig is fixed now.

it's all you again, frazzle and adoado, of course!
does Mathias have a forum account?

julz