Epic Frontiers website is now up... And Help Wanted...
by Ted Southard · 02/12/2009 (8:51 am) · 3 comments
As the title says, I've just uploaded the new Epic Frontiers website! The banner of the site is intended to reflect the stage of development, and so is now a nice little collage of character concepts from our "lead" concept guy, Rick. We'll be updating the site as more of the features become finalized and with additional content on the world and factions of the game as that is written up.
I used the word "lead" is in quotes when talking about Rick's concept art duties, mainly because Rick's the only concept artist right now, and between his design duties, work, night classes, and family, he's stretched a bit thin. We all are, really- even I, with the free time I have courtesy of the present economy, have plenty of tasks pertaining to the game to keep me busy. We have the vision, and we're making good progress...
...But what we need is a Concept Artist...
We're looking for one right now, who can draw in the same style as what you see in the banner on the Epic Frontiers site. Drawing style is extremely important, since we're looking to keep the artwork consistent throughout all concepts so that the 3D artwork also turns out consistent.
This work would be performed as "sweat equity" or "deferred payment" per hour at market rate (as opposed to royalties or percentages). That means that any accepted candidate will need to track hours spent on their work, and those hours will be accumulated and paid from profits, as well as receiving full credit for any work done. It's not the ideal set up, but everyone here knows the drill. Prospective candidates must be willing to sign the IP over to DigitalFlux Entertainment for use in the project, and be able to accept constructive artistic criticism, since some concepts inevitably need to be reworked in any project, no matter who the artist is.
If any concept artists out there think that they fit the bill, please send me an email (ted at- digital flux dot- com) with basic information about yourself and your work status (age is important when signing legal documents), as well as either a link to your work, or some samples can be attached, provided their file sizes aren't too large.
Can't wait to hear from you!
I used the word "lead" is in quotes when talking about Rick's concept art duties, mainly because Rick's the only concept artist right now, and between his design duties, work, night classes, and family, he's stretched a bit thin. We all are, really- even I, with the free time I have courtesy of the present economy, have plenty of tasks pertaining to the game to keep me busy. We have the vision, and we're making good progress...
...But what we need is a Concept Artist...
We're looking for one right now, who can draw in the same style as what you see in the banner on the Epic Frontiers site. Drawing style is extremely important, since we're looking to keep the artwork consistent throughout all concepts so that the 3D artwork also turns out consistent.
This work would be performed as "sweat equity" or "deferred payment" per hour at market rate (as opposed to royalties or percentages). That means that any accepted candidate will need to track hours spent on their work, and those hours will be accumulated and paid from profits, as well as receiving full credit for any work done. It's not the ideal set up, but everyone here knows the drill. Prospective candidates must be willing to sign the IP over to DigitalFlux Entertainment for use in the project, and be able to accept constructive artistic criticism, since some concepts inevitably need to be reworked in any project, no matter who the artist is.
If any concept artists out there think that they fit the bill, please send me an email (ted at- digital flux dot- com) with basic information about yourself and your work status (age is important when signing legal documents), as well as either a link to your work, or some samples can be attached, provided their file sizes aren't too large.
Can't wait to hear from you!
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02/21/2009 (5:03 pm)
@Jeff: I like your music. Unfortunately, I have a composer lined up for the music portion of the game, but from your samples, I don't think you'll have much trouble lining up other projects :) 
Jeff Heim
I just checked it out, great website! I just registered and can't wait to hear more about the MMO and its completion! I'm a big fan of FPS's and RPG's but unfortunately I've been so busy with music composition I haven't had the time to play them with any consistensy in a couple years now. I was also a big fan of the Halo series...anything with a good story and good music (Marty O'Donnell's music blew my mind in the Halo series). I'm going off on a tangent now, but I've always been interested in astronomy, deep space, ANYTHING to do with futuristic-style plots. Combine that with my passion for writing music and you've got yourself a destined composer of futuristic-style videogames! I have a ton of questions related to Epic Frontiers, and I guess my first question would be where is the best place I could find out more about the team? I'd love to provide music for your game if you don't already have a composer. You can find more about me and my music here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=817831
I apologize ahead of time if I posted this in the wrong spot. I'll check back rather consistently at this blog page and at your new website, but you can also contact me @ basbalfan55@msn.com
Thank you!