Awesome Pony Fighting Game

[PickMeup 16]

Awesome Pony Fighting Game.
This will be an open source 2d pony fighter game with original characters.
See the progress here http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/44047.html

 

 

The Game
The game can be downloaded here https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG

 

The Characters

http://ghostwriternext.deviantart.com/favourites/54687734

Rules

• By contributing to this project (Awesome Pony Fighting Game) you agree that your contribution is considered to be released under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License(SEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/)
• HERE IS THE LICENSE SITE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All code will be released under GPLv3 http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

Do not use copyrighted characters,locations or anything else that is copyrighted. Use only assets that are under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY.

Step 1

 

The Art
http://ddhyuugaman.deviantart.com/art/Mane-6-Angles-Critics-Edition-343651116
Here something I commissioned. The SVG files are broken but someone is working on fixing it.
We will create original characters using this.Use Inkscape to make vector art.
After you have created the art in Inkscape port it using the SIF exporter extension for Inkscape http://www.synfig.org/cms/en/download/tools/

 

Step 2
How is this game going to made?

 

Sprite animation

• We will be using the Linux version of Synfig a free and open source software.Here is the latest version http://download.tuxfamily.org/synfig/packages/binaries/ . There is a windows version available at synfig.org but its dated.If anyone willing to port the Linux version to windows it would be awesome.Here is a tutorial on how to make sprite animations using Inkscape and Synfig http://blog.gemserk.com/2012/03/16/building-2d-animations-using-inkscape-and-synfig/

We will be using the Stickman template  for this project. Here is  tutorial series for the Stickman http://morevnaproject.org/2012/02/01/stickman-tutorial/

 

Also here is a tutorial for creating good sprites http://gamasutra.com/view/news/176663/5_tips_for_making_great_animations_for_2D_games.php

The Engine

We will be using a custom engine for the game available here https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG

Goal

1. Animate a Walk Cycle Using Synfig
2. Make Pegasus Fly(Annoying.)
3. 1 Magical Attack. Fireballs from Unicorn head.
4. Idle animation.
5. Jump Attack.
6. Animate a trot and run cycle.

What we need

1. Programmers
2. Vector Artists
3. Thats it.

Current Time-line.

• We currently have to wait for the next stable version of Synfig.You can make the process faster by helping them.Go here to help http://www.synfig.org/forums/
• They need Developers, packagers, bug testers, translators, artists, web developers, wiki writers... you can contribute!

 

• We also have to wait for the SVGS file to be fixed and for a new improved version of the model sheets.
• The Stickman improved version with character template is not released so we have to wait for it.Here is how it looks

 

After the improved Stickman is released we have to make a Stickman for 4 legged creatures.

Things to do right now.

 

The ability to dock un-dock Synfig windows is important.We need someone to program it.

 

A pony creator like thing for Synfig to store all the assets is also important. http://generalzoi.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Creator-Full-Version-254295904 .We also need someone to program something like that.

Suggestions and Questions are recommended since I am lazy.

Edited May 13, 2013 by PickMeup

[Magpie 623]

I find it rather odd that this 2-D pony fighter came about immediately after Mane 6 was forced to stop production on their 2-D pony fighter.

[PickMeup 16]

Its not released its work in progress. We right now have sprites that can be used to create the ponies and animate them. The SVG files need to be fixed. Someone is working on that.

[Pencil Hoof 169]

Just so you're aware, it's very likely the same thing that happened to fighting is magic will happen to you :/

Also if you both do get allowed, you'll have to have VERY high quality ad original work, or you're gonna get passed over by Fighting is magic :/

[PickMeup 16]

It will contain no copy righted characters. So there should be no problem. At least I think there should not be any problems.

[Pencil Hoof 169]

It will contain no copy righted characters. So there should be no problem. At least I think there should not be any problems.

Oops didn't see that.. hmm

Yeah I guess that could work

Even still people will want to see MLP characters, so unfortunately  it probably won't be as popular as fighting is magic. Al the same, I'll follow the project, and see what comes of it

[Bucky McGillyCuddy 956]

This is what i love about this fandom, even though Fighting is Magic was only just shut down there's still awesome fans that want to go straight back out there and start working on something new.

Good sir you are an asset to the fandom and i wish you the best of luck during development. 

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[PickMeup 16]

I have some good news the person responsible for fixing the vectors will try to have that out this weekend. We are getting some progress.

[PickMeup 16]

It would be extremely very awesome if you could help me spread the word about it this project or give me some tips on how to spread the word about it. The fixed models I hope will come by this weekend hopefully in less than 3 days..

[PickMeup 16]

Till I am waiting for the sprites to be fixed would anyone like their OC to be in the game?

• By contributing to this project (Awesome Pony Fighting Game) you
  agree that your contribution is considered to be released under the
  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License(SEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/)
• HERE IS THE LICENSE SITE https://creativecomm...icenses/by/3.0/

[Pencil Hoof 169]

...Why not?

http://mlpforums.com/topic/27865-the-new-pencil-hoof-character-study/

:3

Oh and on the subject of how to spread the word:

Get on all the social media websites you can. Make sure each of them links to each other. Update constantly, and also, if possible, get a somewhat official website (this should also have all social media links, and be linked to by all you social media accounts)

Also, professionalism is important (at times) but you also have to be relateable and likeable.If I think of other thangs, I'll give yall a shout

[PickMeup 16]

I need you to draw a model sheet like this http://ddhyuugaman.deviantart.com/art/Mane-6-Angles-Critics-Edition-343651116

And put it under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 .I will then try to get someone vector it.

Edited February 21, 2013 by PickMeup

[PickMeup 16]

I was wondering if someone is willing to help Cooltomorrowkid http://cooltomorrowkid.deviantart.com/ fix the SVG files of the vectors? That would be very awesome.

[PickMeup 16]

Here is a preview of the fixed version http://sta.sh/2137w6p4nbos
AJ and Twi's marks are courtesy of ~aruigus808 - http://aruigus808.deviantart.com/art/Apple-Jack-s-Cutie-Mark-vector-316443293 and http://aruigus808.deviantart.com/art/Twilight-Sparkle-Cutie-Mark-vector-316443598 . Rarity's mark was made by *Catnipfairy - http://catnipfairy.deviantart.com/art/Rarity-s-Cutie-Mark-309853910 .
All three are under Creative Commons Attribution license.

Fixed Pinkie Pie,Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash here
http://sta.sh/0d434ysz3g2

 

Improved version coming next week.

 

By creating a base version we will be able to make original characters of this body type.

I think they  can now be used in animations making them the first animatable pony model sheet. Not even double rainboom has done that yet.

I Could really use a motivational speech right now to work better.A deadline to work faster or something also might help alot.

 

Need a little motivation/encourgaement while I do the extremely boring work of layering the ponies in Inkscape after that we will be able to create a lot of original OCs for this project.

 

Edited February 25, 2013 by PickMeup

[PickMeup 16]

http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/44047.html

Added a the site where you will see the progress of this project. We currently have a lead programmer and a character designer. I have currently commissioned somebody to draw watermelon pony. Help spread the word.

[PickMeup 16]

Here is the engine its under GPL V3

Windows build: http://www.mediafire.com/?5xtx43daf7gh3fw
Linux build: http://www.mediafire.com/?2veor7ew2a5uzno

 

The github

https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG

 

Try the game and report problems at http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/44047.html#i44407

Thats is all for now.

[PickMeup 16]

There are some improvements to the engine now.

Remember to test the engine out and give feedback at https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG you can also give feedback here http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/44047.html

That is all for now.

[PickMeup 16]

Presenting APFG newest characters Fate Seeker and Destiny Gazer
 Fate Seeker and Destiny Gazer by Ak74smith http://ak47smith.deviantart.com/
Drawing done by Staticwave12
http://staticwave12.deviantart.com/art/Fate-Seeker-and-Destiny-Gazer-361528756?q=gallery%3Astaticwave12&qo=0

FateSeeker
FateSeeker is generally shy and keeps things to himself, but he's easy to get along with and is open with friends close to him. At times, he gets smug and cocky once his ego inflates. He has the ability to distinguish anypony's soul of either being good or evil. Detecting a good soul will cause his angel wing to light up, and evil souls would cause the demon wing to be enshrouded in a dark-purple aura. His horn can also cast spells, pick up items with telekinesis, and can even create anti-matter platforms to step on for levitation/flying purposes.

DestinyGazer is the Rule 63'd version of FateSeeker

 

Edited March 29, 2013 by PickMeup

[PickMeup 16]

Introducing CrossFire
She is shy'ish towards new ponies.
Enjoys entertainment / entertaining
Loves her close friends.
CrossFire by CrossFirePony under creative commons 3.0 Attribution http://crossfirepony.deviantart.com/
Drawing by Xmetalmilkshake http://xmetalmilkshake.deviantart.com/art/CrossFire-259440529?q=favby%3Acrossfirepony%2F46950944&qo=53

[PickMeup 16]

Awesome Pony Fighting Game has now over 30 characters http://mlpforums.com/topic/49011-awesome-pony-fighting-game/

and the game engine for Awesome Pony Fighting Game  has improved a lot check it out here https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG

be sure to report any problems here https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG/issues?state=closed

[PickMeup 16]

Here is the first concept art of Awesome Pony Fighting Game a picture of Golden

Golden created by AmericanaCelta http://americanacelta.deviantart.com/

Owned by GhostWriterNext

Concept Art created by Nalenthi http://nalenthi.deviantart.com/art/Commission-GhostWriterNext-368271143

 

 

[PickMeup 16]

Introducing a new character WaterMelon Pony http://spyrothefox.deviantart.com/art/Watermelon-Pony-375834277

Water Melon Pony Created By Glaceon http://mlpforums.com/user/12351-glaceon/

Concept Art Commissioned By SpyroTheFox

Edited June 4, 2013 by PickMeup

[PickMeup 16]

Any bros with linux who could help with this problem we are having with the linux version of APFG aka Awesome Pony Fighting Game

https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG/issues/16

[PickMeup 16]

Presenting a High Quality Vector Image of Watermelon Pony. This the first vector for the game Awesome Pony Fighting Game. http://masemj.deviantart.com/art/Request-Watermelon-Pony-381489008

[PickMeup 16]

https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG

Try our new updated version of APFG It has fixed a bunch of bugs, re-added an improved blocking system and added a projectile system.

It also has added functioning hitstun, a combo tracker & wallbouncing.

Remember to report all bugs here https://github.com/jubilee145/APFG/issues?state=open