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Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by poppysan »

OK, so here's the idea.

Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future.

I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features.

Games are output into a widget, shareable amongst other websites (our favs - facebook, myspace, etc).

Of course there would be ranking and normal community features involved, as well as an air-based arcade where you can play your own custom games and other user's games as well.

users can completely skin their game, and depending on how long they spend on it, it could become quite an extensive game. The only limits would be user creativity.

This is one of my favorite ideas, being a gamer, but I am so focused on my other ideas that I think this is going to suffer. Without being able to have a team to dedicate to it, I have to give it up. Enjoy! Flame me if you want, or say it's been done b4! (kinda like my idea for peanut butter and jelly singles...hahaha)!

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

#22

Post by carpal »

poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

Zynga?

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

#23

Post by edw519 »

Here's what'll happen when you release your idea in this forum:

- If anyone calls you an idiot, they're the idiot.

- You WILL receive much constructive criticism and compliments on your idea. Probably better feedback than you'd get anywhere else.

- Some of us may take the idea and run with it.

- Some of us may discuss yout idea here.

- It mat just die here.

So, what are you waiting for?

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by poppysan »

poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

I forgot to add an important feature. I would monetize the games and do a profit-sharing with the users by creating In-game or widget based overlay ads. As well as traditional advertisement. Also, concerning monetization, I would have sponsored events where users compete on creations for leading brands. the winning project is of course distributed branded by that product mainstream. There are unlimited options with respect to money.

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by wallflower »

m0nty wrote: post #19
wallflower wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Ideas can be good, they can be bad. Any clues on your concept? I'll shoot out this idea I had so it doesn't make you look like an idiot if you release it. Take the onboard heads-up display technology from F-16 fighter jets/certain GM cars and integrate it onto the dashboard of a car with the digital radio and a lyric database - and voila - Drive-time Karaoke (bouncing ball optional) - Lawsuits (e.g. I" had to sing al…

I want a HUD integrated into VR goggles with a GPS system so it can act as sat nav for people who are walking and cycling, etc. It could also allow you to meet with people who aren't physically there, but merely "there" online. You would see their avatar projected onto the surrounding urban environment, and they (seated at home on their computers) could move around a virtual world directly modeled on the real one. Th…

You mean like this? :)

http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Image:T-800a_Clothing.jpg

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by wallflower »

poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

Kudos for letting your idea out. Have you seen Sproutbuilder's beta yet?

Having worked with Flex extensively - I think it would take at least 3-6 months to prototype.

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by mynameishere »

poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

I'm not sure where the idea is hiding in this description. Game-making systems are an old idea, so that's not it:

http://www.garrykitchen.com/product_history/garry_kitchens_g...

Sharing things between websites is, well, pretty old too. So that's not the idea.

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by poppysan »

carpal wrote: post #22
poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

Zynga?

It would be similar to Zynga, with a few major differences. Zynga games can be created/edited by experienced developers. i want to create the basic framework, and libraries and just have wizards and online creation so a 10 yr old can make his own game.

I planned on targeting a more mainstream audience with respect to game creation. Simple tools, but robust design features, as well as an extensive library of props can go a long way.

Re: I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

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Post by poppysan »

wallflower wrote: post #26
poppysan wrote: post #21

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable…

Kudos for letting your idea out. Have you seen Sproutbuilder's beta yet? Having worked with Flex extensively - I think it would take at least 3-6 months to prototype.

I have access to the designers and illustrators, as well as a few programmers, but they are on different projects right now. i just couldnt seem to focus on it. I wish i could, because games are my passion, and I think this would be popular.
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