MM8BDM: Mega Man 8 Expansion Public Thread

[MetalJosh]

I have questions!: Will the skins of the masters be scale on the size of each or not? Are there gonna be beta tests or what? ( I think this is kind of "Gee, How Can I Help" example ).

[Ivory]

All the skin sizes will be suitable(ish) for NES sprites. As for the beta tests, they will be closed beta, sorry.

[MetalJosh]

So so sorry another question, So that means we cannot even help with sprites, maps, etc. It's completely reserved all to the MM8 Expasion Team?

[Magnet Dood]

READ THIS
2) This is important. You are probably wondering "Gee, how can I help?" The short answer is, I'm sorry, you can't. MM8 has been in progress since late October. I've assembled a team of mappers, modders, graphics artists, and so forth to work on MM8. We're more or less half way done the expansion at this point in time. If we need help from the public, then I will make a post here saying what needs to be done. In other words, don't go making graphics or anything and expect us to include it in MM8 when you were not asked to do it. Askers are not receivers, and whiners are not receivers either.

Reeeeeeeead.

[MetalJosh]

First of all, i read it all! :I. I didn't know ok?, ok?, for god sake -_-. Look I thought we could just help with sprites i didn't meant to say other because of.. idk. NVM

[Ivory]

Unless we make a post for submissions, yes, everything is reserved to the team assembled to handle the project. MM7 was a mess in this regard, everyone trying to "help out" even if it mean making sprites that weren't even asked for and then bawing when Mike turned it down. I'm trying to avoid that.
Don't worry, I do have something planned for the community to do to help out with MM8BDM.

[Magnet Dood]

Unless we make a post for submissions, yes, everything is reserved to the team assembled to handle the project. MM7 was a mess in this regard, everyone trying to "help out" even if it mean making sprites that weren't even asked for and then bawing when Mike turned it down. I'm trying to avoid that.
Don't worry, I do have something planned for the community to do to help out with MM8BDM.

I was, unfortunately, guilty of this.

But that was when I was a noob here so hurr

The problem I have with this, however, is that now since everything's being worked on behind the scenes, so progress can't really be seen. Plus no one gets the cool medal except your hand chosen team of, what, ten people?

There's a giant fanbase here willing to contribute and help in any way possible, but... oh, never mind. I won't complain. I guess I'll trust your judgement.

On an unrelated note, will the Intro Stage be in this expansion? If so, could you also add the intro stage and mid-stage to MM7, too?

[MetalJosh]

Victory!, finally a chance to win a medal, also there's something that is making me unsettled: the Water Balloon will have like I don't know like a range, distance from the point you will fire to the target?, something like the Flame Blast? Because, I mean when the Expasion is out I will have to practice a lot.

EDIT: No chance, no medal, no victory, no happy. My first chance and all ruined, don't feel guilty. This is disappointing.

[Ivory]

At this point in time, no. however, I am working on Duo's stage for the expansion.

The problem I have with this, however, is that now since everything's being worked on behind the scenes, so progress can't really be seen. Plus no one gets the cool medal except your hand chosen team of, what, ten people?

14, but that isn't the point. No one should be working for a medal, that's why I decided to go with this route as opposed to an open expansion. It's easier to manage a small group of people than a large group of volunteers. It also allows me to have a tighter quality control. Overall, while less "fair" to the general public as you put it, it makes my life easier in terms of management and keeping a tight quality control on what gets done.

Like I said, I do have something planned for the community. I wasn't planning on completely leaving you guys out of development, so just wait a few days until I get it sorted out, and you'll have a chance at earning a medal. Not that you should be contributing purely for a medal.

the Water Balloon will have like I don't know like a range, distance from the point you will fire to the target?

Haha, no. While sticking true to the canon interpretation of the weapons is important, certain steps have been taking to ensure each weapon is practical and fun to use in a 3D deathmatch environment. Water Baloon is a very good weapon in MM8BDM, and even Megaball isn't as useless as it was in MM8.

[Magnet Dood]

Goddamnit.

Oh well. Duo had a stage? I really oughta play MM8 soon...

Bleh, yes, I know, it's selfish to work on an expansion just to get a medal. I've been told that a few times already.

I can see your point of reasoning behind it, and I accept your judgement. It will most likely make for a speedy release date under this system.

Thing is... Is Mega Mans 9 and 10 being worked in the same way?

[Ivory]

Depends on if Mike manages them again or if he asks me to manage them. MM9 and 10 won't have any work done for them until after MM8, so I wouldn't worry about them yet.

[HD_]

Just remember that my servers are always available!

And no, I don't want a medal. I just want to feel like I helped in some way.

[Kapus]

We've got plenty of people on the team who can host, but thanks!

[Mr. X]

EDIT: No chance, no medal, no victory, no happy. My first chance and all ruined, don't feel guilty. This is disappointing.

And this is one of the reasons why MM8 is not public like MM7 was.  People just did stuff wanting the medal.

EDIT:  D'oh, I somehow missed the line in Ivory's post where xe said that.  That's what I get for posting just after waking up from a nap.

[MetalJosh]

Actually you're right, people including me in this time getting greedy for a medal  . Wow am speechless now, you know what?, bring what you need public help for. I do not care about medal anymore