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Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:09 PM
We are currently in development with our new up and coming 2D action platformer where your character is a Spartan Warrior, capable of battling an onslaught of foes and given the opportunity to upgrade your weaponry and armor. (Although it has to do with Sparta, it is NOTHING like 'Hero of Sparta.')
We aren't going to release any more details until next week, but let me get to the point.
The project is named only as "iSpartan Project." That is not the name we want to launch with, so we decided we wanted to hear some suggestions from our "audience" here at Touch Arcade. Feel free to post a suitable name for our game given the introductory description.
NOTE: If you feel like being immature, then feel free to post into another thread.
Here are some ideas we have:
Legends of Sparta
Spartan Legends
The Spartan
Sparta: Lords of War
For Sparta
Zincous
03-30-2009, 11:13 PM
This is Sparta!
BulletDev
03-30-2009, 11:13 PM
Not "Legends of Sparta", that will probably raise speculation of a HOS rip-off.
I'll put some more thought into it, I'm excited :)
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:15 PM
This is Sparta!
Great name.
We will have to look into any IP infringement from "300".
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:17 PM
We aren't "officially" announcing anything until next week, but look forward to a late April release. (Dependent on Apple's approval process.):rolleyes:
Zincous
03-30-2009, 11:19 PM
Great name.
We will have to look into any IP infringement from "300".
Yeah that's where I got it from :o Hopefully it's usable :D
Burton
03-30-2009, 11:19 PM
300.
Scott30
03-30-2009, 11:19 PM
Out of the choices you gave I think - Sparta: Lords of War - is the best of those mostly for being the most orginal out of those.
The others seem too much like HoS or a 300 line ripoff. Not that it would be bad for sales I dunno its a crazy market out there. But personally I dont like titles that do that myself.
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:23 PM
What we are going to do is collect the additions made in this thread and then create a "poll" so you can select your favorite title. I was warned this would be a bad idea since others can "steal" the name we choose, but I am probably too trusting. :D So again, feel free to be creative and original.
jawslover
03-30-2009, 11:32 PM
Spartans: The War
or
Spartan Attack (arcadey) or
War of the Spartan
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:33 PM
jawslover,
Are you in the Jericho from the TV show where the US is hit with nukes?
jawslover
03-30-2009, 11:34 PM
jawslover,
Are you in the Jericho from the TV show where the US is hit with nukes?
Yep, that's what I was referring too, you are the first to pick that up!:p
But no, I don't really live there.
indyraider4
03-30-2009, 11:35 PM
Spartan: Legend of (insert character name here)
Spartan Exploration
Spartan Quest
(insert character name here)'s Quest: journey from sparta.
feel free to mix and match. I like the first the best.
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:38 PM
Hah!
That was by far my most favorite television show ever. Same for the rest of my family.
Pride of the Spartan
Glory of the Spartan
Spartan Pride <---maybe a little too pep rallyish
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:39 PM
Spartan: Legend of (insert character name here)
Spartan Exploration
Spartan Quest
(insert character name here)'s Quest: journey from sparta.
feel free to mix and match. I like the first the best.
I also like the first one. However, the name of the character is simply The Spartan.
Brings us to the next dilemma: What should the name of the main character be?
Big Albie
03-30-2009, 11:46 PM
How about these:
Sparta!
Spartan King
Spartan Conquest
The main character can be called Cyrus, Argos, or Delos.
Kris Jones
03-30-2009, 11:51 PM
How about these:
Sparta!
Spartan King
Spartan Conquest
The main character can be called Cyrus, Argos, or Delos.
I believe Argos is the main character from "Hero of Sparta." (Not positive, never played it.)
Delos is the name of an island in Greece.
Cyrus is Persian (Enemies of the Spartans. "300" bad guys.)
We were thinking Athos. Any more name suggestions? They are always welcome.
jawslover
03-30-2009, 11:57 PM
Hah!
That was by far my most favorite television show ever. Same for the rest of my family.
Nice to meet a similar minded person!:)
iKoda
03-30-2009, 11:58 PM
Olympia
Spartacus
(Would be easier if we knew what the game was about... Or atleast what genre it is.)
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 12:01 AM
Not to give too much away, the game follows the story of a lone Spartan warrior who must defend Sparta against the hordes of bandits, Persians, and more.
Big Albie
03-31-2009, 12:03 AM
I believe Argos is the main character from "Hero of Sparta." (Not positive, never played it.)
Delos is the name of an island in Greece.
Cyrus is Persian (Enemies of the Spartans. "300" bad guys.)
We were thinking Athos. Any more name suggestions? They are always welcome.
You're right about Argos...I knew that name sounded familiar.
Some of other Spartan heroes:
Leonidas
Castor
Cleomenes (Cleo)
Otherwise Athos is easy to say and remember.
The Spin Of Terrible Winds
Sparta Blade
Forerunnerz
03-31-2009, 12:49 AM
Olympia
Spartacus
(Would be easier if we knew what the game was about... Or atleast what genre it is.)
+1 on Spartacus.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 01:00 AM
Olympia
Spartacus
(Would be easier if we knew what the game was about... Or atleast what genre it is.)
Refer to the intro to the thread. States 2D action platformer of a Spartan Warrior.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 01:01 AM
+1 on Spartacus.
Lol...
Spartacus has NOTHING to do with Sparta. He was a Roman Slave gladiator who revolted. Does make for a cool concept though. Maybe we will work on that. :):cool:
LordCrom
03-31-2009, 01:04 AM
Spartan One
Spartan of One
Lord Spartan
Spartan Lord
Lone Spartan
Avenging Spartan
Spartan: Bringer of Death
Spartan Bloodbath
Spartan: Deliverer of Death
Just a couple ideas. If I think of anymore, I will include them later. Thanks!
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 01:06 AM
Spartan One
Spartan of One
Lord Spartan
Spartan Lord
Lone Spartan
Avenging Spartan
Spartan: Bringer of Death
Spartan Bloodbath
Spartan: Deliverer of Death
Just a couple ideas. If I think of anymore, I will include them later. Thanks!
Wow, LordCrom, quite the elaborate list. Thank you. Looking forward to whatever else you bring out.
mookie32155
03-31-2009, 01:06 AM
myths of sparta
the odyssey of sparta
The spartan war
Sparta elite warriors
mookie32155
03-31-2009, 01:12 AM
legions of sparta
kirothak
03-31-2009, 02:53 AM
the perfect name right here
E tan e epi tas
If you dont know what it means google it ^_^
revenstar
03-31-2009, 05:25 AM
Chronicle of Sparta
Wraith of Sparta
the apocalypse :Sparta kingdom
or
Kick them into the well :)
do you like it?
3uphonius
03-31-2009, 05:42 AM
Spartastic!
We shall not be moved
Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough.
jmarquiso
03-31-2009, 07:14 AM
I hope the armor actually resembles Spartan armor, and not anything out of 300. Just sayin'
indyraider4
03-31-2009, 09:02 AM
I believe Argos is the main character from "Hero of Sparta." (Not positive, never played it.)
Delos is the name of an island in Greece.
Cyrus is Persian (Enemies of the Spartans. "300" bad guys.)
We were thinking Athos. Any more name suggestions? They are always welcome.
How about Androcles (and-roh-clees)
It means "glorious man"
romulus
03-31-2009, 09:13 AM
Athos: Saviour of Sparta
Athos the Immortal
Save Sparta!
Sparta Defense
Spartan Fury
Revenge of Sparta
Athos has a nice ring to it, but there are plenty of other Spartan names worth thinking about: Leon, Charillus, Machanidas, Eurychrates
(see Kings of Sparta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Sparta) on Wikipedia)
pante
03-31-2009, 09:26 AM
why not call it just Sparta?
Spiral75
03-31-2009, 10:21 AM
"Saint of Sparta"
or "Saints of Sparta"
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 10:23 AM
why not call it just Sparta?
We might just do that :D
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 10:24 AM
I hope the armor actually resembles Spartan armor, and not anything out of 300. Just sayin'
No, no... lol
Nothing like "300". Although I'm sure some female gamers would have appreciated that. :)
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 11:25 AM
the perfect name right here
E tan e epi tas
Nice. "Come home with your shield or on it." 300 has taught us many great history lessons.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 01:17 PM
BUMP
Still looking for input so we can create a poll.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 02:27 PM
A Wiki entry on Lycurgus of Sparta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycurgus_of_Sparta)
spiffyone, thanks for the input. We will look into that and see if it could spawn a series of a character like that.
Christopher
03-31-2009, 02:45 PM
A few ideas I had...
Super Spartan Bros.
301
Pocket Spartan
Spartans in Space
Sparta! 3D
SimSparta
iSpart
gscal
03-31-2009, 02:46 PM
That last one kinda sounds like iFart! :p
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 02:59 PM
Lol...
Spartans in Space...
Mr. Poops
03-31-2009, 03:15 PM
maybe just iSpartan or iSparta? it worked nice for iDracula and people sure seem to dig that little i...
Mr. Poops
03-31-2009, 03:16 PM
also, if you make a game called Spartans in Space i will buy it compulsively regardless of the content
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 03:19 PM
We originally were going to call it iSpartan, but after looking into it we discovered that iDracula was successful despite its name, not because of it. The biggest criticism of iDracula appeared to be its biggest problem.
Lol, Spartans in Space would ROCK!
pennydreadful
03-31-2009, 03:21 PM
While the name is Lycurgus, of course, it doesn't mean it is THE Lycurgus (as the dates wouldn't match between the "founding" of Sparta as a warrior culture and any sort of Persian led assault). But it might mean that the Lycurgus in the game, the player/character, is a descendant of THE Lycurgus (as one of the customs among the ancient Greeks was naming the first born child after the grandfather or father), which, y'know...would be kinda cool if you think about it. ;)
Spiffy- Your idea for the unnamed character is brilliant. Because he is descendant from such a noble lineage, the pressure is on to prove that he is worthy of following in his heroic ancestor's footsteps...thus providing an interesting back story to the game and motivation for his actions. :)
CDubby94
03-31-2009, 05:12 PM
Spartan Conquest
Blood and Guts: Life of a Spartan
Battle for Sparta
Super Spartan!
Sparta: City of Legends
Journey of a Spartan
Spartan Warrior and Eternal Myth: [Character's Name]
Tomsn
03-31-2009, 06:16 PM
I think you should keep it simple but catchy. A lot of what I read here is too cheesy for me. "The Spartan" as name for the hero and the game is kinda cool, but reminds me a lot of the Master Chief from Halo. Although to give him just a kind of nickname instead of a real name makes him more mythical. For me at least.
I can imagine you want sparta in any kind of way integrated in the title in terms of better sales. So, the ones IŽd liked the most out of this thread so far are:
The Spartan
The spartan war
myths of sparta
Spartan: Legend of (if you got a character name)
My suggestions:
Spartan Destiny: Journey to an end
No Mercy: Tale of a spartan
Harbinger of death
Mercy no more
Warlord(s)
I, Sparta
Elysium
Maybe more when we have more information about the project and the story, if there is one.
btw: jericho was by far the best tv show I saw the last couple years. so sad they cancelled ist. nuts. ;)
romulus
03-31-2009, 06:17 PM
A few ideas I had...
Super Spartan Bros.
301
Pocket Spartan
Spartans in Space
Sparta! 3D
SimSparta
iSpart
+1 for Pocket Spartan!! Is that a greek warrior in your pocket?
anduril_ukr
03-31-2009, 06:23 PM
The Path of a Spartan
Spartan Journey
Spartan Adventures
Spartan Quest
Garden of Corpses (if its a gory game)
Spartan Destiny
The Path of Destiny
*Insert main character's name*: *any of the previous names (other than garden*
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 06:42 PM
btw: jericho was by far the best tv show I saw the last couple years. so sad they cancelled ist. nuts. ;)
NUTS! Hah. Awesome. I'm glad that at least finished off that show by bringing the story of the town of Jericho to an end. That show was EPIC.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 06:44 PM
There have been some great character names here for "The Spartan."
I think we may go with Athos, if any name at all. (Possibly leave it up to the player.)
Lycurgus was a great suggestion (Creator of the Spartan military lifestyle.), but it is hard to remember and spell.
Feel free to also leave suggestions for the characters name or state if you wanna name him yourself.
BulletDev
03-31-2009, 06:59 PM
Super Spartan Bros. - :p
Pocket Spartan - I'm sure it would be beneficial to sales.
Spartan Conquest - My favorite so far :)
CDubby94
03-31-2009, 07:14 PM
[B]Spartan Conquest - My favorite so far :)
Yes that was mine! I feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 07:58 PM
Super Spartan Bros. - :p
Pocket Spartan - I'm sure it would be beneficial to sales.
Spartan Conquest - My favorite so far :)
Haha.
I'll add Spartan Conquest to the list. I would love Pocket Spartan, but we will get WAY TOO MUCH heat on that one from critics. Pass on that stuff.
nuggetsman28
03-31-2009, 08:08 PM
hmm im greek so i can think this up fast.
remember the spartans
spartan legacies
spartan dipute
lord of sparta
spartan death
spartan blood
the story of sparta
nuggetsman28
03-31-2009, 08:09 PM
oh yeaa
sparta quest
pennydreadful
03-31-2009, 08:13 PM
Sparta: Crucible of Courage
hirschy75
03-31-2009, 09:29 PM
the lone spartan
the spartan from greece
that's all i got...
good luck, and can't wait to hear more about this game
CDubby94
03-31-2009, 09:47 PM
Spartans Never Die
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 09:48 PM
Oh, you will hear more!
And I thought I should mention something that was in an "implied" non-written contract.
Whoever posted a name for the upcoming game must now advertise this game in their signature! MAWAHAHAAHAHAHAH:eek:
CDubby94
03-31-2009, 10:24 PM
Conquering Sparta
And what should I put in my signature if I don't know what the name will be?
Kris Jones
03-31-2009, 10:32 PM
Conquering Sparta
And what should I put in my signature if I don't know what the name will be?
Touche
CDubby94
03-31-2009, 10:35 PM
I'm on my iPod right now so I didn't post the thread URL. I'll do it in the morning. Anyway, respect the sig. :D
kirothak
03-31-2009, 11:07 PM
All your sparta are belong to us
sorry but it poped into me head ;-p
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 12:10 AM
I'm on my iPod right now so I didn't post the thread URL. I'll do it in the morning. Anyway, respect the sig. :D
LOL. :p That is ONE awesome signature!
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 02:18 AM
*cough**cough*bump* cough*
ezone
04-01-2009, 02:41 AM
Unfortunately I think any name with 'Sparta' in it people will automatically think 'Hero of Sparta'...
How about something like 'Bronze Age'
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 09:05 AM
Unfortunately I think any name with 'Sparta' in it people will automatically think 'Hero of Sparta'...
How about something like 'Bronze Age'
I can see where your coming from with the first part but not with the second because that would be misleading. Sparta and Spartan battles took place way after the bronze age so a potential buyer might assume the game is based in prehistoric times, when the bronze age took place.
Edit: Maybe something like Age of the Spartans or Glory & Power?
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 12:50 PM
I can feel this thread slowly sliding into the piles of stank and reek that is Touch Arcade's old threads :(
walsh06
04-01-2009, 03:04 PM
Spartack
mixing Sparta and attack
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 03:10 PM
Ok guys!
We have decided to make it easy to remember and say, so the title is:
"Apocalypse of the Spartan Warriors: The Legendary Gods of War and Harbingers of Destruction."
It's pretty catchy, dontcha think?
Oh, wait, what day is it?
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 03:11 PM
Spartack
mixing Sparta and attack
Wartan? Mixing Spartan and War? Haha I don't think so it sounds too much like an old guy.
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 03:12 PM
Ok guys!
We have decided to make it easy to remember and say, so the title is:
"Apocalypse of the Spartan Warriors: The Legendary Gods of War and Harbingers of Destruction."
It's pretty catchy, dontcha think?
Oh, wait, what day is it?
I really like that title it's real catchy, easy to say and easy to get stuck in your mind. Someone check the calendar please.
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 03:51 PM
But when do you plan on seriously releasing the name and more info to the public? Next week?
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 04:01 PM
But when do you plan on seriously releasing the name and more info to the public? Next week?
Yes, next week.
It could be Monday or it could be Friday. It actually should be released to Apple by next Friday if it goes according to schedule.
Before that, I'll post some screen shots and video in a new thread.
We are actually going to hold a pretty cool contest, if anyone is interested in Spartan armor. We were going to hold a contest where the first place winner won a sword used by our Spartan, but decided for legal purposes to use a "Spartan Helmet" instead.
Stay tuned for that!
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 04:11 PM
I will I hope your game does well, whatever it's going to be called, I'll try to stay up to date. Thanks much.
romulus
04-01-2009, 05:46 PM
The Path of a Spartan
Spartan Journey
Spartan Adventures
Spartan Quest
Garden of Corpses (if its a gory game)
Spartan Destiny
The Path of Destiny
*Insert main character's name*: *any of the previous names (other than garden*
Garden Spartan!!
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 06:02 PM
Garden Spartan!!
Romulus, I am going to make a game about Rome using your name!
inferi22
04-01-2009, 06:28 PM
any pricing point
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 06:31 PM
any pricing point
I guess that'll all be released next week.
romulus
04-01-2009, 06:33 PM
Romulus, I am going to make a game about Rome using your name!
Sweet!! I suppose you'll have to include Remus too, although we don't get on so well anymore... Don't forget Lupa and Picus though. :D
BATTLE BORN
04-01-2009, 06:34 PM
Martin the Spartan
haha
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 06:36 PM
Martin the Spartan
haha
We have a true creative mind at work here!
BATTLE BORN
04-01-2009, 06:37 PM
We have a true creative mind at work here!
why thank you sir!
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 07:03 PM
Actually, we are trying something new with our game pricing.
This is how this game and many of the other games we are going to do will be priced:
We released an introductory version at introductory prices and then do 2 - 3 MAJOR updates (minor updates for bugs, etc.) which increases the price as well.
For example:
Version 1.0 - Core Game at $ .99.
Version 1.5 - Add New "Features" (Multiplayer, etc.) Price 1.99
Version 2.0 - Add New chapters, gameplay modes, etc. Price 2.99
This will inspire early adopters which gives us more financial capital to add GREAT features since the early adopters get a inexpensive version of the game.
HOWEVER, don't be confused. The core game will be a FULL game. The add-ons are simply that, add-ons. This way to can save our customers money in the beginning as we build great games over the life of the game.
hirschy75
04-01-2009, 07:10 PM
Actually, we are trying something new with our game pricing.
This is how this game and many of the other games we are going to do will be priced:
We released an introductory version at introductory prices and then do 2 - 3 MAJOR updates (minor updates for bugs, etc.) which increases the price as well.
For example:
Version 1.0 - Core Game at $ .99.
Version 1.5 - Add New "Features" (Multiplayer, etc.) Price 1.99
Version 2.0 - Add New chapters, gameplay modes, etc. Price 2.99
This will inspire early adopters which gives us more financial capital to add GREAT features since the early adopters get a inexpensive version of the game.
HOWEVER, don't be confused. The core game will be a FULL game. The add-ons are simply that, add-ons. This way to can save our customers money in the beginning as we build great games over the life of the game.
nice call, looking forward to it
any news on possible goal for release?
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 07:37 PM
nice call, looking forward to it
any news on possible goal for release?
Our goal is to submit it to Apple by the following Sunday (after this upcoming Sunday.)
Then it will be in Apples hands!
inferi22
04-01-2009, 07:39 PM
screens?
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 08:06 PM
screens?
Next week, they are coming. *yoda voice*:D
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 08:09 PM
Cool excited can't wait for some more info.
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 08:16 PM
Make a thread more devoted to the game and less devoted to the name of the game soon?
Kris Jones
04-01-2009, 08:18 PM
Make a thread more devoted to the game and less devoted to the name of the game soon?
DO NOT QUESTION THE THREADS!
I mean... sure, sounds good. Time to start building up hype!
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 08:23 PM
DO NOT QUESTION THE THREADS!
I mean... sure, sounds good. Time to start building up hype!
Nothing like good ol' fashion grassroots TA game promotion.
5jusername
04-01-2009, 09:34 PM
seems like a pretty cool game. ill probably get it.
gscal
04-01-2009, 09:54 PM
It's a platformer, and I love platformers. It also has a Spartan theme, and I love Sparta. So yeah, I'll probably get it.
CDubby94
04-01-2009, 10:17 PM
Yes I've been intrigued from the start. I don't know enough about it to say I'll get it but I'm definitely very interested in this game at the moment.
Rocketman919
04-01-2009, 10:37 PM
Ball in a cup.
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 01:00 AM
Yes I've been intrigued from the start. I don't know enough about it to say I'll get it but I'm definitely very interested in this game at the moment.
Heck, I'll send you a promo code since you have been so helpful in this thread! And if you still don't get it, then I know I have failed....at life.:(
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 01:01 AM
seems like a pretty cool game. ill probably get it.
Thanks for your support! Although I haven't given ANY details, I'm glad it still sounds cool..
romulus
04-02-2009, 06:37 AM
I like your idea of game pricing. It feels much fairer for the price to rise at first, especially while there are still updates.
After updates are finished and the game drops out of the top 200 (or something) it should probably go down in price though. Given the extremely short life of the current set of iphone games, it doesn't really make sense for a 6-month/1-year old game to still be selling for the original price.
Or is that just because I'm a consumer? :D
In any case, I'm really looking forward to this game. And the Romulus game! Haha.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 08:35 AM
Heck, I'll send you a promo code since you have been so helpful in this thread! And if you still don't get it, then I know I have failed....at life.:(
Haha thanks man PM me a code when you can and I'll definitely get it!:D
MojoArcanus
04-02-2009, 10:23 AM
I have a few ideas for a game title, if you've not already chosen one.
Sojourn
Greco-Warlord
Honor of Sparta
Spear and Shield (or Sword and Shield)
Rage of Sparta
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 10:27 AM
I have a few ideas for a game title, if you've not already chosen one.
Sojourn
Greco-Warlord
Honor of Sparta
Spear and Shield (or Sword and Shield)
Rage of Sparta
Anything that's like "... of Sparta" will sound too much like Hero of Sparta and I don't think any dev wants to be accused of trying to copy off another game. The game is not supposed to be like HoS in any way, so people shouldn't think of it when they hear about this game. I'm not bashing your ideas, I'm just saying Rage of Sparta and Honor of Sparta would be WAY too much like Hero of Sparta.
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 10:32 AM
Anything that's like "... of Sparta" will sound too much like Hero of Sparta and I don't think any dev wants to be accused of trying to copy off another game. The game is not supposed to be like HoS in any way, so people shouldn't think of it when they hear about this game. I'm not bashing your ideas, I'm just saying Rage of Sparta and Honor of Sparta would be WAY too much like Hero of Sparta.
UNLESS we wanted to sound like "Hero of Sparta" to build off of their success (we don't... well, we do, but we also want to be original.)
The game is a 2D side-scrolling action game of a Spartan warrior. Player can customize the "heroes" armor and weaponry. We are trying to work out a multiplayer mode with the game, but it won't be in the initial release.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 10:38 AM
UNLESS we wanted to sound like "Hero of Sparta" to build off of their success (we don't... well, we do, but we also want to be original.)
The game is a 2D side-scrolling action game of a Spartan warrior. Player can customize the "heroes" armor and weaponry. We are trying to work out a multiplayer mode with the game, but it won't be in the initial release.
It's your game, so you can name it whatever you want using whatever promotion strategies you want, but I wouldn't go with a name similar to Hero of Sparta.
The game is shaping up to sound really cool. Spartan themed, platformer, customizable, I'm really starting to like the idea. By multiplayer you mean online right? Or local wifi?
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 10:42 AM
It's your game, so you can name it whatever you want using whatever promotion strategies you want, but I wouldn't go with a name similar to Hero of Sparta.
The game is shaping up to sound really cool. Spartan themed, platformer, customizable, I'm really starting to like the idea. By multiplayer you mean online right? Or local wifi?
The goal is to have online, not just local WiFi. However, it is difficult to properly do multiplayer online, but we are readily working on it.
Actually, we are trying something new with our game pricing.
This is how this game and many of the other games we are going to do will be priced:
We released an introductory version at introductory prices and then do 2 - 3 MAJOR updates (minor updates for bugs, etc.) which increases the price as well.
For example:
Version 1.0 - Core Game at $ .99.
Version 1.5 - Add New "Features" (Multiplayer, etc.) Price 1.99
Version 2.0 - Add New chapters, gameplay modes, etc. Price 2.99
This will inspire early adopters which gives us more financial capital to add GREAT features since the early adopters get a inexpensive version of the game.
HOWEVER, don't be confused. The core game will be a FULL game. The add-ons are simply that, add-ons. This way to can save our customers money in the beginning as we build great games over the life of the game.Uhhh, gotta let you know, beware the iDracula effect. They did the same thing too...
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 10:45 AM
The goal is to have online, not just local WiFi. However, it is difficult to properly do multiplayer online, but we are readily working on it.
Awesome. Always looking for good online play.
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 10:49 AM
Uhhh, gotta let you know, beware the iDracula effect. They did the same thing too...
iDracula would be FAR more popular with online multiplayer, allowing it to remain in the Top Games section.
Sadly for them, the update didn't warrant a 2.99 price tag.
But we know what you mean.
MojoArcanus
04-02-2009, 11:15 AM
Here are some more ideas for a title...
Valor
Defiance
One
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 11:45 AM
Here are some more ideas for a title...
Valor
Defiance
One
I love your name MojoArcanus.
I should make a game about a hip and happening mojo-infused Arcane mage who shoots lightning bolts and rains down fiery destruction as he disco dances.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 11:51 AM
I love your name MojoArcanus.
I should make a game about a hip and happening mojo-infused Arcane mage who shoots lightning bolts and rains down fiery destruction as he disco dances.
Haha wow you like naming games after people's names huh? First romulous now MojoAcranus. Make a cool name and show it to Kris guys. He'll make a game for you.
kramszed
04-02-2009, 11:52 AM
here's my shots
Agoge = if the game starts with a young boy then grows old;
Revenge of Mount Taygetos = if he's a thrown baby
Battle in Sparti;
The Spartiate;
google it for some.
MojoArcanus
04-02-2009, 11:53 AM
Why, thanks!
Sounds like a great idea for a game. You could even throw in some RPG elements.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 12:02 PM
I wonder if they've already come up with the name yet...
The Game Reaper
04-02-2009, 12:02 PM
Attack of the spartans!
Completely original. ;)
[EDIT] Too late. Pocket Spartan is way better anyways.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 12:30 PM
Attack of the spartans!
Completely original. ;)
[EDIT] Too late. Pocket Spartan is way better anyways.
Are they really going with Pocket Spartan?
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 01:06 PM
Are they really going with Pocket Spartan?
lol.
We would be RIDICULED if we did Pocket Spartan!
But it is a cool idea.
No, we aren't going with it.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 01:09 PM
lol.
We would be RIDICULED if we did Pocket Spartan!
But it is a cool idea.
No, we aren't going with it.
Okay that's good because anything that starts with "pocket" after the Pocket God era will probably be looked at as a game trying to grab a piece of the Pocket God pie.
Crimsonpaw
04-02-2009, 02:04 PM
How about:
Don't touch my Spartan, b**ch!
S-Words of Sparta
Sparta, the other white meat
Janet Jackson presents "The Spartans"
Killing people is fun!
None of that 3D Bulls**t
Stop - Spartan Time
Feel free to use any of these without paying royalties.
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 02:28 PM
How about:
Don't touch my Spartan, b**ch!
S-Words of Sparta
Sparta, the other white meat
Janet Jackson presents "The Spartans"
Killing people is fun!
None of that 3D Bulls**t
Stop - Spartan Time
Feel free to use any of these without paying royalties.
Man your names are so good. It would be impossible to choose just one!
Crimsonpaw
04-02-2009, 02:31 PM
Man your names are so good. It would be impossible to choose just one!
Thanks CD, I had to tap into the "creativity cortex" in the ol' noggin' if you know what I mean.
Kris Jones
04-02-2009, 02:46 PM
Thanks CD, I had to tap into the "creativity cortex" in the ol' noggin' if you know what I mean.
You mean putting a power drill into your forehead? Ouch...:eek:
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 07:39 PM
Excuse me... Did I bump you? Sorry.
The Bat Outta Hell
04-02-2009, 08:02 PM
Spartan Revenge
gscal
04-02-2009, 08:03 PM
Sparta Bound
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 08:08 PM
Spartan Revenge
Sparta Bound
Sparta Forever!:D:D
Wow! Three pretty good ones all in a row!
gscal
04-02-2009, 08:09 PM
Wow! Three pretty good ones all in a row!
Why thank you! :D
Wow! Three pretty good ones all in a row!
:)TY:)
The Bat Outta Hell
04-02-2009, 08:44 PM
Wow! Three pretty good ones all in a row!
Thanks!
Wow! Three "thank yous" all in a row!
Thanks!
Wow! Three "thank yous" all in a row!
lol:D
inferi22
04-02-2009, 08:47 PM
i think you should avoid "??? (of) sparta titles" you dont want comparisons you want to be yor own game right? id do something totally unique:D
i think you should avoid "??? (of) sparta titles" you dont want comparisons you want to be yor own game right? id do something totally unique:D
But the games about a Spartan?
CDubby94
04-02-2009, 08:53 PM
i think you should avoid "??? (of) sparta titles" you dont want comparisons you want to be yor own game right? id do something totally unique:D
I completely agree about not saying something like "... of Sparta" because people will automatically think HoS. However, I do think some form of "Sparta" should be in the title so a consumer can immediately tell the theme of the game and people seem to enjoy all things Sparta, which is a plus.
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