New Game Idea: Based on Mythology

like that one

Just thought I’d pop in with something.
In ancient Greece they used slaves as a local police force, at least in Athens.
(if you want more info on Greek slaves i got a cool link http://www.crystalinks.com/greekslavery.html)

And an idea for a woman/girl might be a oracle or some sort of temple servant. Maybe a waitress in a tavern or something?

i like the oracle one the most

@vampirekid222, thank you for your feedback.

@Reaperoa, I’m thinking the goal of the game is to become a god. It’s the main thing that many Greeks prayed to become. And Ive thought of a new game idea. The first game being the point of view of a demigod. The next being the view of a slave… so on and so forth. That way it could become a series. What do you think?

@Nocturnal_Stillness, I see what you’re saying now. I’ll write the idea down. Thank you.

@13ventrm and @DarthVader361, I like the girl disguised as a guy option. And if you read what I said to Reaperoa, do you like the series idea? Of course, demigod being the first because its the easiest. Then the next becoming harder. And harder with each new character.

@noogai, I’ve actually already been to that site today! Thank you though. I thought about the police idea or even a tudor. I just haven’t decided yet. But see, in ancient Greece. Women were just as low in rank as slaves. They were not allowed out into town. They were mostly at home, so it’s very limited. I thought of the idea of having a a girl option of nymph.

Thank you everybody for the feedback.

Eh, I’m somewhat lukewarm about the idea. The idea just doesn’t seem like something that could be stretched out too much, especially not multiple games.

It’d also kind of reduce the amount of possible choices.

Plus it’d be good to get one good game under your belt before working on another, good games take a heck of a lot of time to make.

You can easily have a straight up female warrior in the setting without the need for disguises, just make her an Amazon. Sorceress/Witch is another possible character option.

What about having options between titans and gods? Titans were the enemies of the gods so maybe if you were son/ daughter of a titan you get bonus to evil?

This sounds very promising, I look forward to your game.

@13ventrm, I gotcha. What if I do like the Choice of Vampire style where it’s a part one of many? I loved the style due to the many options and length. Plus, it wasn’t the end.

@EndMaster, see today I’m going go to look in some actual Greek myths where the female was the main character to get some more ideas. Most mortals in the myths didn’t have power unless they were a demigod. (I might be wrong!) I’ll find out today.

@Xt1000305, Titans were elemental beings. It’d be very hard to be realistic and make yourself into a Titan. What if I made the option to become a mythological monster? Or where something cruel? Because even though gods were not always nice, the people still praised them.

@Bastiaan, I’m glad you like what you’ve read.

Everybody, I need an idea for a darker path one could take in the game. Would a mythological monster even be interesting to play? A demon? Help needed.

Would be cool with a Scythian amazon conducting raids in Macedonia and other greek territories in the north.
Maybe a Thracian male counterpart? Thracian’s have been fascinating me lately because of their combat tactics and culture. Basically a tribal people who absolutely LOVED plunder and fighting. And for the Amazon, nothing is more fun than shooting arrows at people from the horseback right?
Perhaps just scratch them both and have a pirate option for both genders?

Hmm… playing as a stray cyclops or even centaur causing havock in the countryside sounds fun.
Sirens tricking sailors into their doom might also be fun.
Shit, maybe playing as Tartarus would be fun, not sure how it would be implemented though.

What about mythical animals (pegasus etc…) I think you should be able to get these creatures by doing quests right or by chance (their is sOmething moving in the bushes you grab your sword and look it’s a baby Pegasus)

Similar to @zane’s comment, what about you can buy houses/usurp a throne/etc.

I love this game already! I can’t wait until the demo is out! But i was thinking maybe you could have an obedience stat (to like you Master or people around you), which would work well with the slave scenario :smiley:

You could also try this link, it’s like a database of gods and mythical creatures
http://www.mythicalcreatureslist.com/index.php

HEY YOU JUST STOLEN MY WORK I’M ALREADY CREATING A GAME BASED ON GREEK MYTHS ITS BETA VERSION IS GOING TO BE AT THE END OF MAY BUT I WOULD LOVE COMPETITION TO WORK AGAINST BUT JUST SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR UP AGAINST LOOK AT MY INTRO

Its 1400 BC in Greece a time of peace and prosperity has flourished through the land. Many people far and wide come to the great kingdoms inside Greece to pay there dues to the gods on olympus. During this time of peace a prophecy was foretold and the shamans read out the prophecy not only to the gods but the Kings and Queens of each Kingdom inside of Greece.

The prophecy read “out of darkness there will be light, his future will be bright, he will have might he is the savior he is a warrior, a pirate, a thief and a hunter. Through his life he will not only be of great importance but is needed by many for future dire consequences. His spirit is strong though this hero maybe young he has the heart of a lion his spirit made of iron. This child shall be born to one of the big three zeus,poseidon or hades”. After the prophecy each and every shaman passes out onto the floor almost at the same time.

The prophecy was interpreted differently by many people. Those in need of hope saw it as redemption. Those with evil intentions sought to bring death to this wonder child. Though zeus,poseidon and hades saw it as a chance to gain an upper hand against his brothers so for the next year they tried to impregnate as many women as they could possibly done.

6 months later the once peaceful Greece has turned into chaos. Evrey kingdom has deserted the code of honor and decided to invade there once allies.In Argos, a wealthy city, King Saturus has past away the most loved king left his kingdom to the arrogant prince Dadeus. Dadeus was one of the first to declare war on the neighbouring cities. Since zeus,poseidon and hades have abandoned there duties to sire the chosen one this lead to many hundreds of demons and monsters being released from tarturus the prison of the gods. Armies, homes and peoples lives have been turned inside out.

3 months after the chaos. 9 months after the prophecy, you are sired.

blackstar786 where’s is the forum for this (just wondering) :slight_smile:

what about playing as one of the half goat things

do you mean a Satyr .

@blackstar786 Just like that superhero game you were working on? Or that football game you were working on?

no because with the superhero game and that football game i did’nt do enough for the story it was more on the side of getting to know the software the story is very detailed with alot of player interaction. Also if you choose to be the child of zeus poseidon or hades you will have individual stories no story will be the same e.g. zeus at the start you turn into a pirate for a few years but for poseidon you will become a thief for a few years and hades a monster hunter e.g. killing cyclops