Project Silver

From Valve Developer Community

What Project Silver is

The game is, basically, a multiplayer mech combat game. Although it sounds familiar, it isn't for PC, and especially not in the Source game engine. Our inspiration for much of the game's design is from the following:

• Armored Core (PS2/PS3)
• Custom Robo (GC)
• Team Fortress 2 (PC)
• Gundam Wing (Anime)
• Code Geass (Anime)

Despite both console games being 3rd person, Silver will be 1st person, or a combination of both. The players will have the freedom of customization similar to Custom Robo and Armored Core put together, with a wide (and growing) variety of parts to choose from and equip. The "Mechs" (we havn't named them yet) arn't piloted from the inside, but rather remotely, so all of the Mechs are "unmanned". You will have many choices when it comes to mobility, weaponry, defensive capabilities, and the like. There will also be a command system, so that players may give orders (or "suggestions") to other players, and it will display where and why these orders were given on the HUD and minimap. This will be updated later with more information.

Why we need help

Basically, Aimshot and I (Sykes) don't know a whole lot about the system. I know a good portion, but I'm relatively new to Source SDK and I don't excel at modeling, animating, or programming quite yet. I know enough programming to pick it up and edit existing code, and I know enough about modeling to be able to create basic things and animate them, but in all, I would appreciate any help sent my way. You can contact me at our Steam Community Group which can be found here.

Team so far

• Sykes [Modeler, Animator, Basic Coder, Developer]
• Aimshot [Manager, Original Concept, Lead Developer]
• Keeperofthetoast [Mapper]

As you can see, we have a lot on our hands alone!