Gotta agree here. I like the sound of the project, but at the same time, there's no major info on the game itself at the moment. Kinda important to have, really. (Though, I'm somewhat in the game dev field, so even moreso waiting due to that)

That's fine, totally up to you. We're hoping to get the playable alpha ready by this spring. Perhaps you can talk to Beasts about the info for the game, he's got it all planned out.

Perhaps, though ill have to wait till I have money to donate too, haha. *poor college student*

Yeah, I have to concur, I'm afraid. There doesn't seem to be any real information on the game out there. If you're going to ask for money, it'd be a good idea to have a prototype first. Making video games is really, really hard, and generating some evidence the developer knows what he's doing is essential before people will donate to a project. I've seen you working on animations in your streams, and it's obvious you've got the character animation side of things well in hand. But incorporating those animations into a playable demo is another beast entirely.

Well the prototype is exactly what we're working on. Unfortunately, prototypes cost money, too. But I definitely understand where you're coming from.

Understood, and I wouldn't want anyone to donate if they don't feel confident yet about the game's potential.As far as demo videos, there is this example from a while ago:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9571491/
... but I assume you've seen it since it's right there on his userpage, which you implied you've looked over. That seems to qualify as a game design in action to me but maybe I'm wrong. In any case you're right about the lack of a playable demo or in-game screenshots at the moment. Bringing the sprites into the engine is something we're working on right now.

Usually, even if it's a fighting game, a developer has a Game Design Document(GDD) that outlines the entire game from front to back before any sort of development begins. On top of that there are usually mechanics drafts and story pitch available for people to look at in an open project. The only thing kinda available so far is a few character's selection art, Vincent's animations, and a rough sketch of a training level.

The best bet to get folks in is always to put up a playable demo, but short of that a mockup would do. I dunno what the priorities for BFS is, but getting closest to a working tech demo(Vincent vs Vincent, 2 round match) would be optimal for showing the capabilities and feel of the game. Short of that, a GDD might bring in the guys that would care to invest as a business venture, but that gets complicated quick.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but you guys are preaching to the choir. By that I mean that Beasts Fury is already well aware of the process for game development as far as getting a playable alpha, i.e. Vincent vs. Vincent, etc. What you've said is very true and I've heard it from Beasts himself. All of this is in the works, and we aren't trying to get a producer yet until we have those assets (although we DO have some major producers who have expressed interest). We're merely putting the word out for donations.

It's easy to state what the industry expects but the logistics are another thing entirely. You've been very thorough and helpful with your descriptions of what investors look for in a start-up game, but when it comes to hiring the labor necessary to make that alpha build a reality, it's a very different story. I've seen the same story pan out whether it's a start-up game, a start-up animated series, you name it. The primary difficulty is always the same: You can't build the product until you get the money, and you can't get the money until you build the product. It's a paradox and a conundrum that every entertainment-based start-up has to face, and to overcome in their own way. There is no Holy Grail solution. You have to either find free labor or scrape enough money together to get your pitch completed for the big investors and producers. Trust me... if you were hiring people to create a fully animated alpha build for a 2D fighting game, you'd probably be asking for donations, too.

That's all we're trying to do. This isn't a full production pitch, not yet... however, a production pitch is exactly what we're building, so if you like what you see so far and feel inclined to help out, it would be very appreciated. If you would prefer to wait until the production pitch is ready, that's fine too, I understand. ^_^ That's all!

^_^ Thanks, and I do appreciate all you've said. Also, that's some very cool music you've made!

Can't wait for it to come out!

Thanks - me too!

Damn it... this is so cool. I love when I meet people on FA who are into game design and stuff like me. I hope one day I can get some people to help me with my game projects, and doing the work.

Out of good will, if it's okay with him, I'd like to offer my service in return for knowledge and possible help for my future development on my game projects... if that's okay with him.

I'm glad we're inspiring you! As for offering your help, I'd say talk to BeastsFuryStudio about that. I'll mention you the next time I talk to him.

Okay, cool! I might if I find the time to!

OOH! This piqued my interest now! Unfortunately I don't currently have a job and as such no money to donate... But that aside I have really wanted to get into game making for quite some time now. This project is awesome. I give kudos for even attempting a project this big!

^_^ Thanks! No worries, just looking for whatever support we can find.

I know it's not a lot but I hope my contribution will help :3

I'm sure it will. Thank you!

No problem ^^

Hey Juco! I made a Tumblr post about your project!
http://dangerous-doe.tumblr.com/pos.....-to-spread-the
Maybe you can add the link to your journal for anyone else who has a tumblr, so they can reblog it and spread the word c:
Is there anything that you want me to add to the post too? I think I was a bit vague with the description.

Wow, that's great, and very kind of you! Thanks so much! I think what you added was just fine. :)

I'm becoming a fan of your stuff and if you're helping out at least the animation will look nice. ;3