Hello. I've been following you guys for some time and I wanted to see how you guys deal with the overall game volunteering development. For example, as a published writer and musician, I'd like to contribute my talents to create both for the game. Is there a specific way to do this because if there is not, there should be. A sign up form to present credentials and samples of work so that some of the best can volunteers can be added to the game's development.

Thanks and keep working hard.

We're currently working on a "Jobs" section of the page. We'll announce it as soon as it's available. However, thanks for considering working with us. We're currently in the process of solidifying the current story/content elements, as well as the historic timeline of the world. Once we have finalized that, we'll be looking to bring on more writers.

I'd suggest writing some fiction in the mean time in the Lore & Character section of the forum. Gives you a chance to practice with new ideas or show off some other works you've done that you could adapt to Valiance.

Thanks for the response.

Even though I would like to help contribute in the writing department, my first inclination would be in the music department. I have a small network of individuals who could submit pieces of original music for the game. From orchestral to hip hop to all kinds of electronica. Instead of there being one style, there would be a pool of many different styles.

This is one thing that I saw lacking in CoH and I loved that game like nobody's business. However, much of their music was from canned loops, not original works. The reason I know this is because I have the libraries that several of the loops came from. DC Universe Online has some good music as well as Lord of the Rings Online just to give you an example of what I was thinking of in line with original works.

I have several works personally which I could submit and by the time the game comes out, I will have more.

This is not to take away from writing. I want to do that as well but not until you have the background for the lore set.

Thanks again.

I hear that. At least we won't have that to worry about canned music with VO. They do have a primary composer so far - John Scigulinsky. He's done some fantastic concept stuff so far. I hope we get to hear more in the future!

If they already have someone then great. I don't want to steal anyone's thunder. Just wanted to offer services as a composer and a fan of the superhero genre in general.

You should work on some stuff and post it or open it up for Fan Videos. Once we move toward Beta I'll probably try to make some videos and would love some cool unique music! Not to mention I'm guessing podcasts and such will pop up wanting to have cool stuff.

Heck I'm trying to make a super short sci-fi reel for myself and could use cool Star Trek-ish music if you have something lying around

Powerhelm wrote:
I'm thinking the same. I'll do some brainstorming and see what I can come up with.

I'd like to help with development if possible, but first I'll need to learn unity and programming, though I do have a lot of free time being tied down to only a 16 hour weekly shift, but I'd love to get involved at some level.

IronSight wrote:
I'm up for contributing on the writing side of it, too. Looking forward to more details...

BakedEel wrote:
Same here. I uploaded a few ideas for villains groups for the game is the devs were interested:

The Ophidians/Knights of St Cuthbert

The Reanimators

Also I'm currently taking in a unity development course and hope that after I complete it I can do a little bit of voluntry work for the team here to help get this game finished.

Unity Game Development

What's the (in)formal procedure for vetting volunteers and/or getting folks into the Dev process? I may have some spare cycles that I would love to contribute. And, I've been programming since the early 80's...