MMO Tower Defense Game

[babegallery]

*updated images below - 11/04/2009*

We are developing a new MMO Tower Defense game that will take advantage of our extensive character creator.

You will design, equip, and arm a team of 6 characters. Your characters will be both the "towers" responsible for stopping the enemy and the "runners".

Your attributes will take on two parts...tower attributes and runner attributes. You will be able to upgrade your characters and purchase new weapons and abilities as the game progresses.

Since you will be challenging other teams, the enemy will never be the same. While you are offline, your team will act as the "runners" and will face other users towers from across the world. Your stats will be logged and presented to you the next time you start the game. Based on your teams performance, you will be awarded points to upgrade your characters.

More to come soon!

*update* Here is the first in game screen from our early beta build. Please note this build only contains the runners.

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*update* The Hero Machine App Character Creator is in final testing! Here are a few screen shots!

Weapon Selection
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Head Selection
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[Devilishly Good]

sounds intriguing, look forward to hearing more

[xFinch713x]

sounds intriguing, look forward to hearing more
Same here. Sounds like it is going to be pretty fun :)

[Darkjuarez]

Same here. Sounds like it is going to be pretty fun :)
Yeah, cant wait.... already getting the shivers

[Mudkipz223]

This seems like a cool game, I hope it turns out well.

[fenrir911]

you guys should name the game erotic fenrir911... i have no ideal why i just typed that.

[kingkong120]

Is it gonna be kind of like Defender Chronicles?

[babegallery]

Is it gonna be kind of like Defender Chronicles?

Really the only similarity is that you can go to the "store" and upgrade your units.

The game is still early in development. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you

[master lee]

seems like a cool game!

[ryoi]

sounds fun!
i like the being runner while offline part!

what about the game storyline/background?
Is it fantasy, modern or sifi based?

also, concept art plss!

[babegallery]

sounds fun!
i like the being runner while offline part!

what about the game storyline/background?
Is it fantasy, modern or sifi based?

also, concept art plss!

The game will be a mix of fantasy/sifi. Here are some character "parts" and Weapons you can use to design your team. These are taken directly from the game.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/71d4b5ba78.jpg

[kingkong120]

Really the only similarity is that you can go to the "store" and upgrade your units.

The game is still early in development. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you

Awesome if it is anything like Defender Chronicles, you have my support. And wow the customization looks great. Keep up the good work!

[weedeatinflyincougar]

here's my idea:

what if, instead of 2 teams where one is attacking and one is defending, how about you have a group of "runners" to select from that cost a certaing amount of money, but you can also use that money on towers; so you're both attacking AND defending.

[documan]

I am sorry, I know that this is so "newbie" but what exactly is MMO?

[Ph4ntom4]

I am sorry, I know that this is so "newbie" but what exactly is MMO?

Massively multiplayer online.

I'd like too see a Td game similar to the Warcraft 3 maps where you have 9 players who have to build towers but also use money to spawn creeps for other players.

[documan]

thanks phantom

[babegallery]

Here are a few more character designs and weapons to hold you over until we can release an in game screen shot.

Below are some heads that you can use to design your characters and a few more weapons at your disposal.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/dc1c560a48.jpg

[babegallery]

First post has been updated to include a new screenshot from the final build of the Hero Machine

[xdanleex]

i must say, this is the smartest idea i seen yet... i would love to put my hands onto it. curious if you need beta testers. if you need, im your man

[Pinoykid]

this looks amazing, i would love to try it. Cant wait for a release!

[babegallery]

Yes, we will need some beta testers...please let me know if interested

[Devilishly Good]

Yes, we will need some beta testers...please let me know if interested

I am definitely interested

[Abi646]

Yes, we will need some beta testers...please let me know if interested

Wat do I need to do

[babegallery]

I've added some new screen shots to the first post.

Specifically, there is a screen of the weapon options, head options, and two finished characters
which show just how creative you can get.

The app should be ready for testers next week. Please let us know if you like what you see.

[xdanleex]

I MUST BE THE beta tester... looks very epi. there would be single player

[TheBeastlyNinja]

Illl test.0

[Bronson15]

yes, we will need some beta testers...please let me know if interested

i am so into this!!!! I love tdg(tower defense games) i am beta testing lunarcy 1.1 right now!!!!

[Abi646]

I would REALLY love to beta test. By the way what will be the name of this game

[RJ]

I would too love to beta test for this game. How do i sign up?

[diffusion8r]

I would test as well. :)

[Kunning]

I would like to beta test. :)

[Lupus]

Add me in for beta testing, the concept looks really cool.

[Fletch]

If you are still in need of testing, I would love to help out.

[babegallery]

We have uploaded our first in game screen from an early build (first post)!

Please check it out and leave your thoughts, criticism, suggestions

[iPhoneUser]

Any ETA on this game? I'd definitely love to be a Beta tester if interested. I'm a HUGE TD fan and have played most (40+) of them from the app store.

[Sajak]

Very interesting. Doesn't seem like there's a lot of room for towers though.

[babegallery]

Great news!

The Hero Machine, the character creator app for use in the final game, is ready for beta testers and we need your help.

We are looking for 10 beta testers.

Please send a private message with your device ID.
The builds will be sent out tomorrow.

[babegallery]

Here are some new images from the "store" in the MMO Tower Defense Game.

What is extremely unique in the game is you can purchase "recruits" who will be part of your running squad. Your squad will be made up of your 6 created characters and the recruits you purchase.

These screens are from an early build of the game...

(Please excuse the spelling errors, our programmers won't win any spelling B's)


http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3513/47271860.jpg

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[Blackucard]

This game looks f****** badass!!! OMG does anyone know when this is being released?

[xdanleex]

agreed, when will my chocolate chips be ready?

[babegallery]

agreed, when will my chocolate chips be ready?

The Character Creator will be released ahead of the full game. This will give you a chance to create your team and get ready for the battle.

The expected release dates are as follows:

Hero Machine (character creator) - Feb 1st (free app)

Heroes Defense - March 1st (unknown price)

[kijib]

What is the pricing? I must kno!

[babegallery]

What is the pricing? I must kno!

We're planning on $3.99, what are your thoughts?

[Blackucard]

We're planning on $3.99, what are your thoughts?Not that bad

[kijib]

We're planning on $3.99, what are your thoughts?

In my opinion since its an MMO you should have a 24 h launch sale to build the community
then the 3.99 would be justifiable for people looking to buy it

[babegallery]

In my opinion since its an MMO you should have a 24 h launch sale to build the community
then the 3.99 would be justifiable for people looking to buy it

I agree with you. I have to talk it over with the team but perhaps we can do a 24hr sale at $0.99 to build our user base.

However, keep in mind that the hero machine app will be free. So, you will be able to play against all of the teams created in the free app. Granted, they won't be very strong because the hero machine gives you limited attribute points.

[kijib]

I agree with you. I have to talk it over with the team but perhaps we can do a 24hr sale at $0.99 to build our user base.

However, keep in mind that the hero machine app will be free. So, you will be able to play against all of the teams created in the free app. Granted, they won't be very strong because the hero machine gives you limited attribute points.

Cool for .99 cents this is a must buy for me

[Sajak]

If the 1st day doesn't work that well, you could increase the price by $1 everyday until it reaches the regular price. It's an option.

[Vovin]

Keep in mind that you have to build a stable community with always people online - throughout the worldwide time zones.
Otherwise there might be a small chance that the game quickly dies away, because nobody wants to play a MMO alone.

I am really interested in this game, btw. :)

[blk04a4]

hope all is going well with this game, i am still looking forward to it very much

[babegallery]

hope all is going well with this game, i am still looking forward to it very much

Everything is going well, just fine tuning gameplay mechanics. We played around with user controlled towers but logistically it's too difficult to play on a small screen. We decided to go with a castle shooting user control method.

You first equip your towers and strategically place them on the map. When the battle starts, your towers shoot the runners automatically. You will control a cannon which sits atop a castle on the map.

To shoot, tap on the map to aim and hold the shoot button to set your power.
Essentially the game is a mix of Tower Defense and iShoot/castle defense.

[babegallery]

Hi everyone,

Here's a new screen from the beta version. There are still a lot of kinks to work out but the core game play mechanics are down.

You will see a castle in the upper right corner of the screen. You use the power meter at the bottom of the screen to shoot a cannon ball at the runners. Your towers will thank you!

What are your thoughts?

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/5921/scrnr.jpg

[tzual]

Looks pretty good so far! Keep up the good work!

[diffusion8r]

The graphics aren't nice. Stick to one graphical style for everything or it looks horrible.

[babegallery]

The graphics aren't nice. Stick to one graphical style for everything or it looks horrible.


What do you mean exactly?

The reason the Towers are all black and white and "generic" is because you actually design the towers yourself using our hero creator.

For testing purposes we are using the default character.

[TheFamousEccles]

The graphics aren't nice. Stick to one graphical style for everything or it looks horrible.

Agreed, it looks terrible. Did you just take random public domain drawings and throw them together? Because that's what it looks like.

[babegallery]

Agreed, it looks terrible. Did you just take random public domain drawings and throw them together? Because that's what it looks like.

The same graphic designer hand drew the "ground" and "scenery" and characters.

What looks different? The Castle?

[Seb]

Nice concept, just hope it is a really quality game.

[TheFamousEccles]

The same graphic designer hand drew the "ground" and "scenery" and characters.

What looks different? The Castle?

I find that hard to believe, being as I remember seeing that giant in 3D Good Vs. Evil (another game with horrible mixing of graphic styles), and they don't look the same stylistically.

[babegallery]

I find that hard to believe, being as I remember seeing that giant in 3D Good Vs. Evil (another game with horrible mixing of graphic styles), and they don't look the same stylistically.

Ok, that's what I was wondering...it's the runner you have a problem with.

The artwork for the scenery, map, and towers are all created by our graphic designers. We hired new designers for this game.

Remember, this is a very different tower defense game. Your towers are also the runners. However, you are able to purchase "recruits" in the store which become part of your running team. Some of the recruits are similar characters to those found in the other game.

[dannyzon]

is this game looking for beta testing...?

[Blackharon]

Just for clarification, your opponent isn't online while you play. You play against the profile they create in the free app. Is this correct?

[babegallery]

Just for clarification, your opponent isn't online while you play. You play against the profile they create in the free app. Is this correct?

Yes, this is correct. You play against other users teams.
You will have access to battle against all user created teams and no two teams will ever be the same as a result of our extensive character creator and the attributes you can assign to each character in your team.

We've taken the concept a bit further...you will actually earn level up points and shop money while you are away from the game. Any time your team is challenged you will earn points and money based on their performance. When you return to the game you will be greeted with a performance report of how your team fared while you were away.

We will be looking for beta testers in coming weeks.