Hope everyone had an excellent summer! With a new semester starting tomorrow that means we will be holding meetings and events again. The first week we will not have a meeting so that everyone can adjust to classes again and so that we can choose a definitive time to have the meetings. The tentative plan right now is to have them every Thursday at 7pm, but we would very much like everyone's input to know when is best for them. We will also be drawing up a volunteer schedule for who can present at meetings and do the game of the week. For more information on that, please visit the forums. To let us know when you can or can't make a meeting and to let us know the best time for you, please comment here, comment at the forums, tell us on Facebook, or let us know some other way.
See you gamers later!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
August 28, 2011
June 27, 2011
First Gamer Log
Check out our first podcast! We discuss soon to be released games, games we are playing now, and some club business. Hear gaming news, our opinions, and the many tangents we wander.
May 29, 2011
We Have a Website!
Hello readers! I hope you're all having a good summer. I certainly am - my Stake President submitted my mission papers to Salt Lake, and I'm betting I'll have an announcement for you all in about two weeks!
Anyway, you're probably all wondering why I called you here tonight. Well, if you read the title to this post, you'd know already. Go ahead, I'll give you time to quickly glance up to refresh your memory. Ready? Good, because I here go!
I have finally wadded through the thick waters of BYUSA bureaucracy, and we now have a working website! Took us three months, but we've finally made it.
Anyway, if you go to vgame.byu.edu, you'll be able to see all the awesomeness that has been put together. The site is still undergoing construction and modification, but is functional and has been deemed worthy for publication. We a very basic blog-like announcement front page, with (this is my favorite part!) forums for all of us to chat and have fun on.
The forums are also undergoing maintenance, so feel free to shoot me an email (you can find my support email on the website's contact us page) detailing any errors or things you think the website should have.
Right now you need to create a personal account for the website to comment on any of our updates or use the blog, but we're hoping to *maybe* integrate your RouteY login information. However, you'll need to make a new account for now.
So, if you haven't already, hurry up and head over to vgame.byu.edu, create an account, post in the forums, and have a grand old time!
Until next time,
Andrew Blomquist
Online Dude
Anyway, you're probably all wondering why I called you here tonight. Well, if you read the title to this post, you'd know already. Go ahead, I'll give you time to quickly glance up to refresh your memory. Ready? Good, because I here go!
I have finally wadded through the thick waters of BYUSA bureaucracy, and we now have a working website! Took us three months, but we've finally made it.
Anyway, if you go to vgame.byu.edu, you'll be able to see all the awesomeness that has been put together. The site is still undergoing construction and modification, but is functional and has been deemed worthy for publication. We a very basic blog-like announcement front page, with (this is my favorite part!) forums for all of us to chat and have fun on.
The forums are also undergoing maintenance, so feel free to shoot me an email (you can find my support email on the website's contact us page) detailing any errors or things you think the website should have.
Right now you need to create a personal account for the website to comment on any of our updates or use the blog, but we're hoping to *maybe* integrate your RouteY login information. However, you'll need to make a new account for now.
So, if you haven't already, hurry up and head over to vgame.byu.edu, create an account, post in the forums, and have a grand old time!
Until next time,
Andrew Blomquist
Online Dude
May 22, 2011
Summer Approaches!
Well, it seems like things are finally warming up for good here in Utah. Time for an update on everything that has been going on!
So first off, apologies about the podcast. I somehow lost the mp3 file for it and so have not been able to post it. I am going to have to do a thorough search of my hard drive to find it, so I'll keep you updated. Seriously, I don't know where it has gone! The search function is not functioning!
In other news, our resident Game Warden, Andrew, is working on getting the website set up. He is all ready; we are just waiting for the people at BYU to sort stuff out. Seriously, with the service we get for clubs from BYU, I am glad they are not a hospital. Most patients would be dead! When the website is set up, we will be moving our weekly(ish) updates to there and the blog will be an opinion and news place where we will write commentaries and, of course, reviews. Speaking of reviews, I will be posting several soon.
Game news! Our game is progressing rather well. I have the engine we will be using and it is rather simple to use. All the female characters have been written up and we will be starting on the storyline, dialogue, events and scenarios. The one thing we need more of right now is artists. As of right now, Calvin has graciously volunteered his services as an artist, but we would like at least one more artist to volunteer so that things can progress quickly and smoothly. Also, we don't want to put too much strain on Calvin!
At the beginning of June, we were contemplating on having a video game party with food. Everyone would bring something to eat or drink and we could all play games together for a few hours. If you have time then let me know! Once I know who can come, I'll make a Facebook event with the date. We can probably have it at my place in Highland/Alpine if that is not too inconvenient for everyone.
Lots of games have come out! Portal 2, Brink, L.A. Noire, and scores more. I am playing through Resonance of Fate so I have not gotten to any of the brand new ones yet, but if anyone else has then feel free to post a review!
All right gamers, nice talking with you and I hope to see you later! Peace.
Josh Matern
Gaming President
So first off, apologies about the podcast. I somehow lost the mp3 file for it and so have not been able to post it. I am going to have to do a thorough search of my hard drive to find it, so I'll keep you updated. Seriously, I don't know where it has gone! The search function is not functioning!
In other news, our resident Game Warden, Andrew, is working on getting the website set up. He is all ready; we are just waiting for the people at BYU to sort stuff out. Seriously, with the service we get for clubs from BYU, I am glad they are not a hospital. Most patients would be dead! When the website is set up, we will be moving our weekly(ish) updates to there and the blog will be an opinion and news place where we will write commentaries and, of course, reviews. Speaking of reviews, I will be posting several soon.
Game news! Our game is progressing rather well. I have the engine we will be using and it is rather simple to use. All the female characters have been written up and we will be starting on the storyline, dialogue, events and scenarios. The one thing we need more of right now is artists. As of right now, Calvin has graciously volunteered his services as an artist, but we would like at least one more artist to volunteer so that things can progress quickly and smoothly. Also, we don't want to put too much strain on Calvin!
At the beginning of June, we were contemplating on having a video game party with food. Everyone would bring something to eat or drink and we could all play games together for a few hours. If you have time then let me know! Once I know who can come, I'll make a Facebook event with the date. We can probably have it at my place in Highland/Alpine if that is not too inconvenient for everyone.
Lots of games have come out! Portal 2, Brink, L.A. Noire, and scores more. I am playing through Resonance of Fate so I have not gotten to any of the brand new ones yet, but if anyone else has then feel free to post a review!
All right gamers, nice talking with you and I hope to see you later! Peace.
Josh Matern
Gaming President
May 1, 2011
Artists Wanted!
We need artists for the new game we are creating! Seeing as it is a RPG/Dating Sim, we will need art for the characters, backgrounds, items, etc. We will most likely be doing a visual novel style of game so the artwork is very important. Anyone can apply! If you are interested then email me, comment, or whatever to let me know. Tell me what you think your specialties are as an artist and how much of your time you can put into this. Thank you everyone!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
Josh Matern
Gaming President
April 25, 2011
Spring Time!
Well everyone, it was a great first semester for the club. We had plenty of events, fun meetings, a speaker, commercial, podcast (which will be up soon), and even got to present at the Unforum! Not bad for a club only 4 months old.
So for Spring and Summer we will not be having any regular meetings or events, but that doesn't mean we will never get together for gaming! Saturday online gaming is still going on, so every Saturday from about 1pm-5pm expect at least one member to be playing online that you can join. We will be on Xbox Live, League of Legends, Steam, and several other online communities. Don't forget to post your gamer tags on the Facebook page if you want to be able to add everyone! We will also occasionally hold an unofficial meeting where we can get together and play games at someone's apartment, but that depends on time and availability. If anyone is willing to host an event, feel free to tell us!
Projects for the club this Spring and Summer are getting the club banner completely designed so that we can get it made first thing in the Fall, making our club game, trying to get tickets for a video game event (E3, etc.), and getting two more podcasts done and posted.
I have started creating our club game and hope to get it done by Fall. For those of you who didn't come to the last two meetings, the game will be a RPG Dating Sim set in BYU. The titular character is a return missionary who has just entered his first semester at BYU and needs to get married by the end of his second semester or be condemned to shame and bachelorhood forever! (Yes, this game is a parody of BYU culture) Plans have already been made for a sequel that has the main character be a girl and an expansion that involves zombies (suggested by our Game Warden).
Right now, I need to decide which engine to use to make the game. As such, I want your opinions. Should I use an engine suited for making visual novels (which is what most dating sims are) called Renpy, or should I use an engine that would allow for a more traditional RPG? If we do go for a visual novel approach, I would need help with the art because I can not draw very well. Opinions in the comment section!
Hope you all have a great Spring!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
So for Spring and Summer we will not be having any regular meetings or events, but that doesn't mean we will never get together for gaming! Saturday online gaming is still going on, so every Saturday from about 1pm-5pm expect at least one member to be playing online that you can join. We will be on Xbox Live, League of Legends, Steam, and several other online communities. Don't forget to post your gamer tags on the Facebook page if you want to be able to add everyone! We will also occasionally hold an unofficial meeting where we can get together and play games at someone's apartment, but that depends on time and availability. If anyone is willing to host an event, feel free to tell us!
Projects for the club this Spring and Summer are getting the club banner completely designed so that we can get it made first thing in the Fall, making our club game, trying to get tickets for a video game event (E3, etc.), and getting two more podcasts done and posted.
I have started creating our club game and hope to get it done by Fall. For those of you who didn't come to the last two meetings, the game will be a RPG Dating Sim set in BYU. The titular character is a return missionary who has just entered his first semester at BYU and needs to get married by the end of his second semester or be condemned to shame and bachelorhood forever! (Yes, this game is a parody of BYU culture) Plans have already been made for a sequel that has the main character be a girl and an expansion that involves zombies (suggested by our Game Warden).
Right now, I need to decide which engine to use to make the game. As such, I want your opinions. Should I use an engine suited for making visual novels (which is what most dating sims are) called Renpy, or should I use an engine that would allow for a more traditional RPG? If we do go for a visual novel approach, I would need help with the art because I can not draw very well. Opinions in the comment section!
Hope you all have a great Spring!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
April 11, 2011
Winter Semester Almost Done!
What's up everyone? So, if you didn't go to the speaker event Wednesday then you missed out. It was an amazing presentation and definitely made me consider going to SMU to study how to make video games. They did an excellent job showing why video games are a growing market and how the skills there could easily be transferred to other careers for good pay if you so desired. You can also have a great career in the video game industry though, so don't think no money is there. The pizza and fan art were good too! I believe that everyone who attended enjoyed it, so I consider it a great success!
The Unforum dress rehearsal is tomorrow, 8:30pm at the Marriott Center. If you want to participate in the Unforum, you MUST come tomorrow. It looks like it will be very enjoyable and a great opportunity to advertise our club. The actual Unforum is Tuesday, and we will need to get there by 10:00am. Please come and help out!
Our last meeting of the semester will be this Thursday. It is a reading day so we hope that almost everyone can come since classes won't be interfering. We will be discussing the future of gaming, specifically what we hope will come, what we know is coming, and how we can influence future of video gaming. We will also play some games, chat, and have fun! We can't wait to see you!
On a slightly sadder note, JS Lewis, our online steward, said he will be stepping down as an officer due to an increased work load and studies. He has done a lot for the club and was instrumental in helping it start. It is quite saddening losing him. He will still be a member though so don't think that this is goodbye. He will also soon be choosing a new online steward so if you think you might be interested then let him know.
Well, that's everything! Have a good week and be ready for finals!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
The Unforum dress rehearsal is tomorrow, 8:30pm at the Marriott Center. If you want to participate in the Unforum, you MUST come tomorrow. It looks like it will be very enjoyable and a great opportunity to advertise our club. The actual Unforum is Tuesday, and we will need to get there by 10:00am. Please come and help out!
Our last meeting of the semester will be this Thursday. It is a reading day so we hope that almost everyone can come since classes won't be interfering. We will be discussing the future of gaming, specifically what we hope will come, what we know is coming, and how we can influence future of video gaming. We will also play some games, chat, and have fun! We can't wait to see you!
On a slightly sadder note, JS Lewis, our online steward, said he will be stepping down as an officer due to an increased work load and studies. He has done a lot for the club and was instrumental in helping it start. It is quite saddening losing him. He will still be a member though so don't think that this is goodbye. He will also soon be choosing a new online steward so if you think you might be interested then let him know.
Well, that's everything! Have a good week and be ready for finals!
Josh Matern
Gaming President
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