Design

[arcticfang]

Hey everyone. I'm new to the mccode scene, but hope to do much coding of mods in the future. :) But to get my game started off, I want it to look good. I have the design in mind, but I'm wondering if there is any working mod that will allow me to quickly change the layout. Or will I have to go through each individual file and change the attributes?

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!!

[Gucci Mane]

well I think you need a basic knowledge of css to edit the look of your game but you could also make it with photoshop you can amke the template, register, and login that way!! Or you can pay someone

=)

Hope this helps a little

[Uridium]

A design layout out should always be the last thing thats done on a game.

Concentrate on making your game as playable as possible Example making sure items and stats all add up and are fair. Ive seen so many decent styled MCC games fail beacse no thought has gone into how the game should run and the owner has concentrated more on how the game looks...

Create a spreadsheet for all items added including Cost of the items and ability Always start off with low priced uselss items that dont give or gain much and work from that as a template.

try not to add so many ways for users to get Cash in your game as this will Kill the whole concept of sitting down for ages working out your items prices.

Crytsals should be rare so only give them out if people VOTE that way you wont have masses of crystal sales which inturn will create a Overflow of Cash.

and a + would be to spend some time on how stats are given, how much are gained and how often the health/energy bar refills if its too fast then your users will gain stupid amount of stats and level upgrades per day..

Dont make all the best features DONATORS ONLY try to give some decent game plans for none donators aswell

[arcticfang]

Thanks for the replies :D I have a good deal of knowledge of CSS, so I believe that will come in handy.

 

Thanks for your suggestions Illusions. :) I'm in the process of adding all the items, cities, jobs, etc. etc. Currently the only way for users to get cash is through jobs and mugging.. could you suggest some ways to add for them to gain money? Same thing for crystals, I'm not sure how I would go about implementing those into the game. Gaining them I mean. I can think of many uses of them, but I'm not sure how I would let the user gain them. I want it to be more than just voting. :) Health/Energy refills every 5 minutes by 8% or so. I'd say that's a good pace ^_^

[Uridium]

all MCC based games current downfall is the VOTING you have to remember that your user Doesnt just use your game, they will endeavour to find other similar MCC based games and your Voting Websites may reflect on their game aswell.

Exampole if i voted for Votemmorpg.com from somemccgame.com then i wouldnt be able to Vote on your game from the same voting sites as all Votes are IP filtered. So you will need to have a look at using other voting sites to use for your members or they wont be able to vote on yours if they vote for the same site on others.

Always have enough backup mods that work and are not in your game. and add them one by one each month this will keep your users happy and will let them know your doing your best to entertain them.

REGARDS crystals and cash there are a few searching scripts on here that will allow users to search for crystals but again dont give too many out as with the cash...

Remember one vital detail too much cash in your game will reflect on your entire games lifespan

[arcticfang]

Thanks for your help illusions :D I'll look more into this. Hopefully I'll have a great game on my hands. ^_^