MOTHER 4's New Year's Revolution - Join the Team!
Hey folks. Lately, we've been aiming to optimize the efficiency of the games development pipeline through some strategic changes. First, we're tidying up our digital workspace! Think clearer blueprints, smoother workflows, and streamlined tasks – all thanks to improved asset and document organization. Plus, we've welcomed a producer on board to keep things organized and efficient.
Unfortunately, part of this initiative includes saying goodbye to our custom engine (code-named Oxide) seen in the 2021 trailer. This might seem like a step back in more ways than one, but we learned that building our own engine, while impressive, bottlenecked development. We've switched to Godot 3.4.5, a popular engine that lets us expand the team and accelerate progress. Don't worry, core systems from Oxide are already integrated, and there's more to come!
So, what's next? Growth! Godot opens doors for talented developers to join us. We're also looking for pixel artists to help craft vibrant overworld characters and maps, as well as polish existing sprites.
Ready to join? Here's what we're looking for:
Common Prerequisites:
- Familiarity with the MOTHER series' gameplay and art style.
- A Discord account – it's our hub for communication!
- Willing to work on a volunteer game project on their spare time.
- Open-mindedness and a positive attitude.
Pixel Artists:
- Comfortable creating pixel art sprites for characters and overworld maps.
- Familiar with formatting sprite sheets and tile sets.
- Any experience with Tiled and Godot's built in map editor.
- Ability to create assets from scratch based on concept art and reference images.
- Experience with animating sprite assets.
Developers:
- Familiar with the Godot engine and GDScript.
- Experience building custom game systems.
- Skill in creating tools and utilities for game development.
- General knowledge of shader and/or gameplay programming.
Conclusion
Even if you don't tick every box above, your passion for MOTHER 4 matters! We're happy to help you onboard and develop your skills. So, if you're excited about bringing this world to life, apply!
Stay tuned for more exciting news this year!