Contact info

Email: thenerdsinsanity@gmail.com
Steam/Xbox/Eve Online: Nerdman234

Also note that I'm currently in college so I will not have quite as much time as I used to. I will try my best to get an idea set in stone for the game and will begin making after it's set in stone (though it will most likely change)

The light at the end of the year and a half tunnel

I guess those who have followed this can tell I got a bit over my head on this game. At the moment, I'm considering building a Chromehounds-like game, as SEGA will never allow the (even free) release of a remake. In the meantime, games like Hawken and Armored Core: V will have to tide you until I can figure some things out. Feel free to message me with ideas, concerns, hate-mail, etc, and I'll try to do update a bit more often then once every year and a half. - nerdman

UPDATE 4::: 12/12/10

I haven't finished much these couple of weeks, but I do have some 3D sketches finalized. I am still trying to nail down a game engine that will work out well, but either sketch up doesn't like game engines or game engines don't like sketch up. Also, I will have a lot of parts in the next update as I will have more time to sketch. - Nerdman

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:::UPDATE 4:::
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12/12/2010
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New Parts:
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- MSK-AR200 (Same as the 100, just longer)
- MSK-RL100 (This will be the base model for both the 100/200)

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Edited Parts:
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- MSK-AR100 (Fixed some minor detailing on top of the shroud)
- RJ-Jamal (Made the whole base wider and resized/adjusted the hydraulic cylinders)


Note:: I have noticed that Westwind PMC (The forum I hosted my game on as a secondary site) has gone down. I will move my posts into IndieDB.com until they are able to get up and running again.

Pics:

UPDATE 3::: 11/20/2010

Hello all watching this project, this (Saturday) will be my generic update day every week or two. Updates will consist of: 1.) The content of the game that I have finished and 2.) The things that should be finished by next update. I'll also include something cool (i.e. Nice looking Hound (mech), game art, or part profiles (included with this one)).
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:::UPDATE 3:::
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11/20/2010
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New Parts:
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- M13RL Halberd Rocket Launcher
- MSK-AR100 Assault Rifle
- HCn-Asifa Heavy Cannon (does need to be scaled correctly)
- M33HT Partisan HEAT Launcher

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Edited Parts:
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- Correctly named:
- M18MG Stylet Machine Gun
- M19AR Cutlass Assault Rifle
- M24SG Mace Shotgun
- M36SC Sabre Sniper Cannon
- NM-Kawkab NA Maker
- M20CN Anelase Cannon
- RJ-Jamal Inverse Joint Mobility
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3D edited:
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- M24SG Mace Shotgun (added some detailing)
- M19AR Cutlass Assault Rifle(detailing added)

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- Fancy Fun Stuff:
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Weapon Profiles:
- M13RL Halberd Rocket Launcher

- MSK-AR100 Assault Rifle

- M18MG Stylet Machine Gun

- MM19AR Cutlass Assault Rifle

- M24SG Mace Shotgun

- M36SC Sabre Sniper Cannon

- RJ-Jamal Inverse Joint Mobilty

- M20CN Anelase Cannon

Chromehounds: Tribute Update 9-27

:::UPDATE::: Check lower part of the main post :::UPDATE:::
Final
- Analase Cannon
- Sabre Sniper Cannon
- Tarakian AR (Needs to be ID'd according to the game)
- Shotgun (hexagonal, needs to be ID'd)

Sorry for the delay, minor tech issues (my renderer is being stupid (put nicely of course)). I should have another update out soon with most of the assist parts (including armor, maybe some lift fans).

Now for the fancy images (not so fancy because of my lack of a renderer for the moment)

The Official (and long might I add) release

   Unless you've seen my original post, go to http://www.instructables.com/community/Chromehounds-shall-rise-again-at-least-I-hope-/. These are my basic ( and many ideas about the game)
IDEA 1 : Rebuild:::
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    I will probably start with this then move to idea 2, or I could base the project on the original and release the beta, then I'll add an expansion to include the original tutorial missions in the final.
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IDEA 2: Sequeal:::
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   This would be based 20 years after the Neroimus Wars, about 2040 (something like that, still working on it). Rafzakael has stopped operations leaving mercenaries scattered throughout the region. The peace that lasted after the wars was short lived, due to imperialistic moves by all three nations. The second Neroimus War starts after Morskovian forces attack a Sal Kar Village and a Tarakian patrol receives an incorrect order and destroys a Morskovian patrol. New advances in technology allows hounds to be stronger, take more damage, but these changes are countered by even more powerful weapons.
Features:
- Unidentified Weapons (M99, MSK-X0, Ghalib) can end up on the same battlefield and are a tad more common. (still once per war)
- Experimental weapons will actually work
- In ranked matches it's possible to lose parts (up for debate)
- That stupid news feature it shows at the beginning will be accessible only through a menu.
- Some current day weapons (Railguns, guided missiles, etc. But these will be limited by extreme weight, power, and cool-down time).
- Some requested parts (TBD (to be determined))
- "Modded" parts (trade offs on certain parts; higher power for more heat, or more damage for less range and such)
- Preserves tactical feel and maybe some HUD modifications
- PC only for the time being. It's a major pain to get stuff on the Xbox.
- A website where people can share their hound set ups and download them to the game.
- New stat system for hounds and parts.
- Multiplayer (can't give many details yet, probably LAN at first, but I'll see what I can do with UDK)
- Variable weather on some maps
- Also some new multiplayer maps.
- Maps will still be basic to help out lower powered computers
- Low spec mode will be able to be used.
- A Java based utility app will be included(includes squad rankings, scores, parts that you have, also includes a builder so you can build hounds while the battle is finishing).
- Online sync for parts so cheaters can't get free parts.
- Possibly some kind of tournament that's run (maybe ever 2-3 months, to be voted)
- "Death Cam" lets you watch your allies while your dead, rather than running around with a useless assault rifle.
- Other ideas/ concepts can be requested and voted on, and any of these ideas can be voted on also.
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That's about all I have for now, it will be about march when I release the final (sooner if I can get community help).

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Help wanted::
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- Screenshots
- 3-d models
- Voices
- Sounds
- Maps (made in UDK please)
- Ideas/ concepts
- Storyline
- Practically anything else attributed to the game.
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Websites::
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- http://chromehounds.addicted-gamer.com/ (great for part/ game info)
- http://chromehoundste.blogspot.com/  The main site for now.
- http://www.indiedb.com/members/nerdman234 Secondary site for updates
- http://www.westwindpmc.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=5 Yet another site I post on.
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Whew.... /rant
 -Nerdman234

Chromehounds is not my original idea, Sega and From Software created it. I am merely recreating it.

Recently Finished Parts

     I have just recently finished up some parts, enjoy. 

1. Sal Kar inverse legs (render)
2. Sal Kar inverse legs (from sketch up)
3. Sal Kar inverse legs (From Chromehounds)
4. Hex Shotgun (render)
5. Hex Shotgun (from sketch up)
6. Hex Shotgun (Hex Shotgun (render))
7. Hex MG (render)
8. Hex MG (From Sketch Up)

Update 8-26:: Notes

- This will be a PC game.
- It will be free
- online multiplayer is going to be tricky, and you might have to host all your own games(sorry, I have a 5 mbit DSL connection. )
- Any and all help is appreciated and all who help are given a lovely spot in the credits. (and maybe some special parts... o.0)
- Concept images (eye candy) and such will be released as I finish up a major thing.

Please add any ideas, comments, assets, or questions to the blog in the comments area.