A Sim for the entertainment business
by bob · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 02/18/2001 (3:59 pm) · 3 replies
I've been working on this idea for several months and pretty much have it planned out. It would combine the interfaces of "The Sims" and "Theme Hospital". The goal would be to start and manage a nighclub/bar/club type business. Maybe two different play modes, one where you just start from scratch and try to see how good you can get it...a game with no end, like "The Sims". The other mode being a sort of campaign mode, like "Theme Hospital". The walls would be there and then you'd have to take over from there. After you completed the requirements for the level you could move on. Each level would be for a major city, making you work around the cultures and ideas of that city. As for game play, you'd have a starting budget to hire staff (bouncers, waitresses, bartenders, DJ's), entertainment (local bands, comedians, etc.). You'd also have to use your starting money to buy things that went with the theme of your place. Such as bar stools, a bar, a stage, lights, speakers, tables, etc. It would all depend on what you wanted. All your decisions would have an impact on how the game would play out. So you choose to serve alcohol, you better be ready for some rowdy customers. Got a big name band coming next week, better hirer extra security to keep the customers back or that band may not want to come back. I've run this idea through my head so many times, I know it would work. If anyone is interested in developing this please get in contact with me. I'll work with anyone for just about anything, I just want to see my idea become a reality. Also, please nobody steal this, I've been working hard on this and it just wouldn't be right. :)
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Andrew
02/26/2001 (1:12 pm)
When you get this game to market can you drop me a message? I loved Theme Hospital, and The Sims was just plain addictive for a while :)Andrew
#3
03/05/2001 (12:28 pm)
Just a bit of extra info about my idea...I've established my own company and am developing my idea as we speak, so I don't need anyone to buy my idea anymore :) but if anyone wants to help with it just email me...we're a little short on artists and programmers, but we can still use a few more people in other places too . Thanks for everyones support.
Travis Bolek