Crimelive (DONE) (Beta) (MafiaCreator)

[MrGodfather]

Crimelive is my latest project. I created it using the MafiaCreator website. I've developed mafia games on my own in the past, so this was a way of trying out this new MafiaCreator platform. Plus, free hosting.

The site features plenty of classic mafia RPG features, with an attractive layout.

A quite street corner.. also known as a battleground. Welcome to Crimelive, where you battle other gangsters in real time. Compete for cash, prizes, and bragging rights.

Crimelive is a free turn-based game based on the real mafia lifestyle. The game is fully browser based so you won't need to download or install anything, and it works on anything with an internet connection.

 

In Crimelive, you can form a criminal organization in your image, own casinos, or be a one-man criminal syndicate. Create your reputation with no concern for the law, but don't expect it to come easy. Respect has a price, and it’s measured in blood.

 

With so many ways to make, invest, steal and hide your money, there are countless ways to the top in this action packed mafia game.

 

 

 

For testing: Username: demo_account Password: demo

 

Full URL: http://www.mafiacreator.com/crimelive

Short Link: Coming soon

As a developer, I actually like the MafiaCreator system. This is by far, the most complete and good looking system I've used.. plus there are plenty of theme choices. When people buy VIP features, I can earn either cash, or virtual points to buy a domain, new features, etc.

I plan on getting more members through my ad network. After all.. the site just launched less than 24 hours ago. :P

Tell me what you think.

[Jaaaacccckkk]

Personally i don't like mafiacreator.

You can't do much with it, apart from use administrator controls in-game.

Many people actually like to design their own layouts, pages etc; rather than using one from a bunch of choices.

I think you also may struggle for members, partly because mafia creator advertises their site in your game, which other people would rather run a free easily set-up game, than play one. :/

Just my reasons really, better of going with mccodes.

[Resistance]

Many people actually like to design their own layouts, pages etc; rather than using one from a bunch of choices.

- I disagree on that. MafiaCreator just launched an update where you can completely design your own template. Read their newspost:

 

 

For 250 Mafia Points, you get the option to build in your own created layout. Read the instructions, use them in creating your own design, and convert your newly created layout into HTML. After you followed these steps, you can implement the layout in your game!

After purchase, you will have access to a control panel containing:

• Instructions

• Setting a layout (logged off, HTML)

• Setting a layout (logged in, HTML)

• Setting a style sheet (CSS)

• Image uploader (max. 10MB)

A default simple layout will be displayed for you to preview, so that you can see for yourself how this new update works.

Building in your own layout requires thorough knowledge of HTML and CSS.

I am also a user at MafiaCreator and have tried the new update and it seriously rocks! When you have some decent knowledge of HTML, CSS and photoshop you can create your own template.

- I think you also may struggle for members, partly because mafia creator advertises their site in your game, which other people would rather run a free easily set-up game, than play one. :/

 

Also not true... you can deactive the advertisment space and put in your own ads!

I believe MafiaCreator can become a huge success, with their weekly updates they are improving the website.

[Jaaaacccckkk]

And from those options you have to pay for them -weather it's from your pocket or not, but with mccodes you don't..

I really don't see the point in using mafia creator, unless you just want to own a game instantly without putting much thought into it.

Anyways, that's just my opinion, good luck. :)

[MrGodfather]

Okay.. here's my take on it so far.

I have used mccodes, GRPG, and others. All of them work well. But if you plan on using free hosting.. you run into problems.

With MafiaCreator, the site is hosted for you. Buying a domain costs about $25 or so.. but considering the free hosting, it's not that bad of a deal.

As for the actual game, MafiaCreator is more complete than mccodes. No need to worry about mods or anything like that.

With that being said, MafiaCreator isn't perfect. But if you take advantage of it, and upgrade the game through purchases.. you could make a rather nice game. Plus your game is listed on MafiaCreator's directory.. which brings in traffic.

[Djkanna]

May I ask does Mafia Creator do all the work for you?

I've never personally used it before so I've no clue.

Also what other options do you have? For example I want to make a mystical game something along the lines of RulerOfZu will this allow me to alter the platform from Mafia? Or is it strictly Mafia games?

As for your game:

What features does it possess that the millions now out there don't have?

Does it have some form of unique gameplay to what most people here think of when it comes to TBG?

I will say this I like the layout it's better than what I usually see with new games.

I wish you the best of luck with your game.

Djkanna.

[MrGodfather]

All of the work is done for you. Your presented with an admin panel, which is graphical.. basically mimicking a hosting panel.

You can change the story, and other features buy buying those features. Either using cash, or virtual points you collect from your players who also purchase VIP packages in your game. But without that.. it's pretty much strictly a mafia game.

The best way to see it.. is to just create an account. It takes less than 30 seconds. Plus you don't even need to validate your email. Choose one of the 15 themes, and explore the game/admin panel.

:)

[Curt]

Hey,

I was recently shown this engine by someone advertising on my game, I have to admit the Layout is very nice.

I also believe that the only persons that will earn a nice amount of cash is the owners of the engine and and maybe a handful of users.

With this type of system a person does not have the freedom to design things how they would want them but instead they have a list of features that everyone one else has that they can buy selected upgrades/features.

This is a great system for those who don't have any programming knowledge and does not plan to learn but for those that do will realize how limited the system is.

I wish everyone luck who attempts to create a successful game using this engine.

Thanks,

Curt

[a_bertrand]

I don't see how you can make your game unique (which is for me mandatory for a successful game) as you can't code anything. Why would the players come and play your game more than another one? What will your game offer that others don't? Sorry really here I find it as lame as possible and if you consider that game development then I think I'm completely off track myself with my own projects.

[Redex]

I agree with the people who posted above. If, everybody has the ability to upgrade &/or have the same features you have on you're game then the game will never be unique. Forget all the rest of the online world for now, in terms of competing with it for uniquness, however concentrate on all them other games created by Mafia-Creator (like you'rs). You'rs and all the other games created by Mafia-Creator, will be similar because of the sole fact that all the features that are availaible to you, are also availaible for all the other people around the world that use this system.