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ResidentEvil7

ResidentEvil7

Hey there BioHaze! It's been a while since I've been here and I want to tell you guys something that could be cool.

This past week I'm starting to read books and watch videos on developing video games, because I'm starting to show interest in a project of my own. I'm also showing interest in going to school or some kind of gaming development training nearby on what it may take for me to be an indie game developer. We have Harper Community College about 10 miles from home; we have DeVry University in Chicago near the the former Sears Tower near the same train station that trains come and go from my suburban Metra Station down the street from me.

If and when I get the proper education to be a software/gaming/website developer, this is what I'm thinking about doing. I want to develop my own 2D SNES or NES style online games; my own video/audio/image editor software and my own website to sell them on either as a one-time payment or monthly or yearly subscription. I'm starting to get ideas about an educational game for the mentally disabled like autism (like myself who has Asperger's and struggled to learn the basics as a kid). A game of memory or concentration with matching cards with their own selectable theme (sports, weather, nature, anime characters or whatever), or quiz game as a small first-time project. It wouldn't be much because it'd be for starting out and getting that hands-on experience.

A few months ago, I saw this video on TMZ and it's on YouTube (I don't remember where) that had this 19-year-old software developer that made his own fitness phone app (I think it was called Cali Move) that made him millions of dollars since he was 16. He didn't mention how much he sold his app for, but he claims at 19, he's worth $40M from this one app.

I figure since Asperger's has given me a gift and passion for technology; I taught myself how to build and repair PC desktops before YouTube existed and no courses and I also taught myself how to make my own non-coding website that started back in 2009 with Ninja Turtles 25 Years and Resident Evil Umbrella. I also taught myself back in the day to fix old VHS tapes and VCRs. I see digital creation as my next challenge and my escape from having to apply for crummy retail jobs that never gave me a chance and they talked and treated me like a loser because of lack of experience and social awkwardness.
 
‘99 Problems said:
Fixing VHS tapes was an option if they were broken? I always thought they were fragile
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I did. Whenever a tape cassette was damaged and if the film inside was still usable, just swap the film with a new blank VHS tape by taking out the blank film. That was how I saved a VHS tape that had my TV recordings that were not available for purchase. If it was able to be replaced with a store-bought movie, then do it. But if you have home movies or rare TV recordings of something that only aired once, then you would want to take the film out of the broken cassette and swap it into a good condition cassette, taking out the blank film. I did it before a lot of times.
 
Does anyone here know of any good software or game engine that is low cost, makes 2D games like during the SNES era? I've heard of such engines as UnReal, Unity, Godot and GameMaker. I don't want to commit to a system that I may not be able to create my gaming ideas from, but at the same time, I don't want to break the bank either.

I want to some day create my own Japanese-theme 2D game like The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja (1991, SNES, Konami), because it's my favorite game to the SNES. I love it because I have a strong passion for Japanese culture and this game well represents Japanese culture combining both past and present day Japan.
 
I would like some replies. I don't want this to be like the rest of the internet where I make a message post and it goes ignored entirely. Sorry if my autistic speech might trigger some people, if that's the case.
 
Godot and GameMaker seem to be completely free so start learning with these two I would say, tho I think the hard part is the game design and learning pixel art
 
KinSlayer said:
Godot and GameMaker seem to be completely free so start learning with these two I would say, tho I think the hard part is the game design and learning pixel art
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It's going to be my biggest computer-related challenge yet. I mean, Asperger's has given me a gift that I was able to self-teach on how to build a desktop PC, replace and repair PC desktops before there was YouTube videos, and how to build a non-coding website since 2009. I don't see yet on how gaming development couldn't be done by myself.

I want to do something Japanese cultural related; just like SNES's The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja. I love Japanese culture; I study it through library eBooks every day for the past 3 years.

Lastly, thanks for the reply. Do you have any idea just how much I get brushed off on the internet whenever I make a post? Too much.
 
ResidentEvil7 said:
It's going to be my biggest computer-related challenge yet. I mean, Asperger's has given me a gift that I was able to self-teach on how to build a desktop PC, replace and repair PC desktops before there was YouTube videos, and how to build a non-coding website since 2009. I don't see yet on how gaming development couldn't be done by myself.

I want to do something Japanese cultural related; just like SNES's The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja. I love Japanese culture; I study it through library eBooks every day for the past 3 years.

Lastly, thanks for the reply. Do you have any idea just how much I get brushed off on the internet whenever I make a post? Too much.
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yeah definitely it could be done, there are a lot of successful games made just by 1 person and since you study Japanese culture a lot, coming up with a story should be easier for you. you just need to learn a bit of coding and also graphic design and maybe a bit of soundtrack design.
and you're welcome, I think the reason people didn't reply is because this a small community and maybe people don't much about developing games.
I've never played The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja but it looks like a charming game I might give it a try on my free time
 
I wish I could provide advice, but I know nothing about gaming or technology.

If you aren't gaining a quick response, join my club. On 97% of the forums I use, it's usually the same user who replies, if I already know the person. I seldomly see any reason to post anymore. But this for one reason. Forums are practically finished, whether I like that or not.

I mean...

It's 2026. 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♂️
 
Caffeine Addict said:
Forums are practically finished, whether I like that or not.
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They still have a purpose but they’re definitely overshadowed now. Like, I don’t often run into guys on other platforms that have that obsession with Resident Evil the way that the people on here and RE.forums do. So that keeps me coming back regardless if anyone posts or not.
 
‘99 Problems said:
They still have a purpose but they’re definitely overshadowed now. Like, I don’t often run into guys on other platforms that have that obsession with Resident Evil the way that the people on here and RE.forums do. So that keeps me coming back regardless if anyone posts or not.
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Well the reason why I come back every once in a while is because you guys seem like good people, which is very important to autistic guys like me who hardly ever felt acceptance from anyone. We can talk about things that are interesting like Resident Evil and other games, and there's no fighting or rudeness anywhere. You guys seem supportive.
 
ResidentEvil7 said:
Well the reason why I come back every once in a while is because you guys seem like good people, which is very important to autistic guys like me who hardly ever felt acceptance from anyone. We can talk about things that are interesting like Resident Evil and other games, and there's no fighting or rudeness anywhere. You guys seem supportive.
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Oh yeah, for sure. Just don’t take it personal if you feel like you get ignored on the internet. It ain’t like it’s a real place anyway
 
‘99 Problems said:
Oh yeah, for sure. Just don’t take it personal if you feel like you get ignored on the internet. It ain’t like it’s a real place anyway
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I will admit that I tend to be addicted to YouTube comments, where I also get ignored both in votes and comments. Although sites like BitChute, where it's much like YouTube, but with no censorship, people tend to comment VERY negatively and hateful.
 
ResidentEvil7 said:
I will admit that I tend to be addicted to YouTube comments, where I also get ignored both in votes and comments. Although sites like BitChute, where it's much like YouTube, but with no censorship, people tend to comment VERY negatively and hateful.
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If it is unregulated, that will be why.

Even the folk running Google are arseholes. When I emailed them about removing public links with my dox, they said that unless charges being advertised on this stupid legal advice forum are spent, people should know about them. Some fruitcake was spamming about it for attention.

That is what they were implying.
 
Caffeine Addict said:
If it is unregulated, that will be why.

Even the folk running Google are arseholes. When I emailed them about removing public links with my dox, they said that unless charges being advertised on this stupid legal advice forum are spent, people should know about them. Some fruitcake was spamming about it for attention.

That is what they were implying.
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YouTube is owned by Google and yes they are real asshats. My real beef with them is the whole censorship thing. I'm sick of trying to post something and Google/YouTube thinks they have the most and final say on my free speech. They're an overly liberal company pretending to protect sensitive feelings, when all they do is upset people instead.
 
KinSlayer said:
I will haha, I love 16 bit games
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If you do get to playing The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja on the SNES or emulator, let me know how you like it. It's one of my favorite SNES games. Resident Evil Director's Cut non-duel shock version is my favorite game, but it wasn't for the SNES.
 
ResidentEvil7 said:
If you do get to playing The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja on the SNES or emulator, let me know how you like it. It's one of my favorite SNES games. Resident Evil Director's Cut non-duel shock version is my favorite game, but it wasn't for the SNES.
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Bro I gave this game a try and it's rock hard lol, I got an game over on the first boss hahaha, the soundtrack and art style were very good tho. will probably continue playing it later
 
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