Torque based MMORPG - Live and Rocking
by Prairie Games · in General Discussion · 10/18/2005 (8:15 am) · 14 replies
The first Minions of Mirth - MMORPG dedicated server is up!!! It's an AMD 3000+ with 2 gigs of RAM and a 100mbps upstream.
The MMORPG portion is included with game's purchase. There is NO MONTHLY SERVICE FEE!!!
Windows Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
You can play the demo on our dedicated server :) The game is also fully playable in single player and you can even host and mod your own persistent worlds!
MoM is available for pre-order at just $25. Pre-ordering the game gets you access to the beta version which features 2 hours of original music, the Minions of Darkness realm, more races, more classes, more zones, more loot, and more fun!!!
The gold version will be available on December 15th. You can pre-order with PayPal, and we'll be setting up a merchant account soon. (Note that you don't need to have a PayPal account to order through PayPal with a credit card)
Come and check out everyone's favorite game engine pulling off an indie styled MMORPG!!!! :)
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
Some night shots from the beta.... a little dark on a white background, but hey!
The MMORPG portion is included with game's purchase. There is NO MONTHLY SERVICE FEE!!!
Windows Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
You can play the demo on our dedicated server :) The game is also fully playable in single player and you can even host and mod your own persistent worlds!
MoM is available for pre-order at just $25. Pre-ordering the game gets you access to the beta version which features 2 hours of original music, the Minions of Darkness realm, more races, more classes, more zones, more loot, and more fun!!!
The gold version will be available on December 15th. You can pre-order with PayPal, and we'll be setting up a merchant account soon. (Note that you don't need to have a PayPal account to order through PayPal with a credit card)
Come and check out everyone's favorite game engine pulling off an indie styled MMORPG!!!! :)
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
Some night shots from the beta.... a little dark on a white background, but hey!
#2
10/18/2005 (8:52 am)
Awesome, Josh! Congratulations to you and your team! 
#3
Been at MoM for months now and its really great -thumbs up!
Looking forward to seeing it go Gold ;o)
10/18/2005 (8:57 am)
Really great work!Been at MoM for months now and its really great -thumbs up!
Looking forward to seeing it go Gold ;o)
#5
10/18/2005 (9:50 am)
I've been bringing up MoM to some of my mud buddies (sounds kinda wrong, doesn't it). I can't let a project like this go unseen. Good job josh, and others. 
#6
This just blows my mind. I'm also interested in how you are covering costs with no subscriptions.
10/18/2005 (9:59 am)
How long have you been building this Josh ? How many people are on the team ? This just blows my mind. I'm also interested in how you are covering costs with no subscriptions.
#7
10/18/2005 (11:26 am)
You should find out the cost for advertising on MMORPG.com when you go live.
#8
Here is a snip of the game's development credits. We've also had some nice contributions:
Producer, Technical Director, Programmer, Game Designer
Josh Ritter
Producer, Level Designer
Lara Engebretson
Character Modeler, Rigger, Animator, Texture Artist
Magnus Blikstad
Clothing and Armor Designer
Christophe Canon
Original Soundtrack Composer
Ronald van Deurzen
Website and Logo Design
Matt Summers
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/18/2005 (3:04 pm)
1/17/05 was our first development day on MoM with Torque. 9 short months ago!!!!Here is a snip of the game's development credits. We've also had some nice contributions:
Producer, Technical Director, Programmer, Game Designer
Josh Ritter
Producer, Level Designer
Lara Engebretson
Character Modeler, Rigger, Animator, Texture Artist
Magnus Blikstad
Clothing and Armor Designer
Christophe Canon
Original Soundtrack Composer
Ronald van Deurzen
Website and Logo Design
Matt Summers
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#9
So whose barry torttier? - The money man?
10/18/2005 (3:07 pm)
9 months only? Thats pretty amazing...nice work guys.So whose barry torttier? - The money man?
#10
10/18/2005 (4:21 pm)
Darn it... addicted... can't work on own game... can't do homework...
#11
I am concerned by the shortness of your time in alph/beta stages. Whats the rush? Why not spend more time polishing your AI, GUI, graphics, and gameplay. Its all there, but from my single player run of MOM, it still could use some time. Anyways, not trying to put a damper on spirits, just want to see a great game.
john
10/21/2005 (11:15 am)
Josh, Im very impressed with the short time to develope and the amount of functionality completed.I am concerned by the shortness of your time in alph/beta stages. Whats the rush? Why not spend more time polishing your AI, GUI, graphics, and gameplay. Its all there, but from my single player run of MOM, it still could use some time. Anyways, not trying to put a damper on spirits, just want to see a great game.
john
#12
I don't feel we're rushing MoM at all. We also have a live updating feature to publish fixes, enhancements, and new content post launch. We also fully expect to create MoM Expansion Packs!
Demo Links Again:
Windows Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/21/2005 (11:38 am)
We were in alpha for 3.5 months and will be in beta for 2 months... that's 5.5 months of testing. I don't feel we're rushing MoM at all. We also have a live updating feature to publish fixes, enhancements, and new content post launch. We also fully expect to create MoM Expansion Packs!
Demo Links Again:
Windows Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo Installer
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#13
Keep up the good work.
Puts my poor attempt at a cyberpunk MMORPG using TGE/TSE to shame ;)
10/21/2005 (12:21 pm)
Amazing work Josh. Just pre-ordered and am telling my mates who are bored of run-of-the-mill MMORPG's to do the same :) Or at least check it out.Keep up the good work.
Puts my poor attempt at a cyberpunk MMORPG using TGE/TSE to shame ;)
#14
10/21/2005 (1:24 pm)
@Ben: Thanks for pre-ordering, you should receive your beta access shortly.
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