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The primary focus of the Guild is on the creation of [[:Category:Ages|Ages]] for games which are based on the [[CyanWorlds.com Engine]]. At present, there are two paths: | The primary focus of the Guild is on the creation of [[:Category:Ages|Ages]] for games which are based on the [[CyanWorlds.com Engine]]. At present, there are two paths: | ||
| − | * Using [[Blender]] with [[PyPRP]], which targets [[Uru: Complete Chronicles]] and [[Uru: Ages Beyond Myst]] | + | * Using [[Blender]] with [[PyPRP]], which targets [[Uru: Complete Chronicles]] and [[Uru: Ages Beyond Myst]]. |
* Using [[3DS Max]] with the Cyan Worlds [[Max Plugin]], which targets the most recent version of the [[CyanWorlds.com Engine]]. | * Using [[3DS Max]] with the Cyan Worlds [[Max Plugin]], which targets the most recent version of the [[CyanWorlds.com Engine]]. | ||
If you aren't a 3D artist, there are opportunities for writing, sound design, and texture creation. You should join the [http://forum.guildofwriters.com forums] and find a group to collaborate with. | If you aren't a 3D artist, there are opportunities for writing, sound design, and texture creation. You should join the [http://forum.guildofwriters.com forums] and find a group to collaborate with. | ||
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| + | ==Exploring Ages== | ||
| + | The Guild also offers the [[:Category:Tools|tools]] and support required for you to visit the [[:Category:Ages|Ages]]. You don't have to be a programmer to enjoy the beautiful creations! Again, there are two paths: | ||
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| + | * [[Playing Fan Ages|Playing the ages offline]], to explore them on your own PC after manual installation of interesting ages. | ||
| + | * [[Playing Together|Playing the ages online]], on a [[Shard]], where you can meet other explorers and usually do not have to deal with manual age updates. | ||
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| + | If you need help with the setup, join the [http://forum.guildofwriters.com forums] and ask for support - but please remember to give a detailed description of what you did, what happened and what you expected to happen instead. | ||
=Software Development= | =Software Development= | ||
Supporting the artists is a dedicated team of software developers. Developers are free to work on whatever [[Development|guild-related projects]] they like. Currently, the Councilor of Technical Direction suggests that new developers Contribute to the [[Development:CyanWorlds.com Engine|Guild of Writers fork]] of the CyanWorlds.com Engine. | Supporting the artists is a dedicated team of software developers. Developers are free to work on whatever [[Development|guild-related projects]] they like. Currently, the Councilor of Technical Direction suggests that new developers Contribute to the [[Development:CyanWorlds.com Engine|Guild of Writers fork]] of the CyanWorlds.com Engine. | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 7 July 2011
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What is the Guild of Writers?
The Guild of Writers is a community of artists and programmers working to create or learn to use existing assets and tools for the open-source CyanWorlds.com Engine. It is a collaborative community, working toward the common goal of building new and exciting Ages. The Guild was formed on the basis of collaboration. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive each day to create great things and outdo ourselves.
The Guild as it stands today has evolved from a previous modding and Age creation groups. It is as diverse as the Uru community, and that diversity is one of its strengths.
Leadership
The Guild of Writers is led by a Guild Council of consisting of these positions, as outlined by the generally approved Guild of Writers Structure Document:
- Guild Councilor of Artistic Direction (Currently Lontahv)
- Guild Councilor of Technical Direction (Currently Tsar Hoikas)
- Guild Councilor of Human Relations (Currently Branan)
Councilors were elected in Late 2008 and serve for an indefinite term. For more information on structure, please see the approved structure document.
Ages
Creating Ages
The primary focus of the Guild is on the creation of Ages for games which are based on the CyanWorlds.com Engine. At present, there are two paths:
- Using Blender with PyPRP, which targets Uru: Complete Chronicles and Uru: Ages Beyond Myst.
- Using 3DS Max with the Cyan Worlds Max Plugin, which targets the most recent version of the CyanWorlds.com Engine.
If you aren't a 3D artist, there are opportunities for writing, sound design, and texture creation. You should join the forums and find a group to collaborate with.
Exploring Ages
The Guild also offers the tools and support required for you to visit the Ages. You don't have to be a programmer to enjoy the beautiful creations! Again, there are two paths:
- Playing the ages offline, to explore them on your own PC after manual installation of interesting ages.
- Playing the ages online, on a Shard, where you can meet other explorers and usually do not have to deal with manual age updates.
If you need help with the setup, join the forums and ask for support - but please remember to give a detailed description of what you did, what happened and what you expected to happen instead.
Software Development
Supporting the artists is a dedicated team of software developers. Developers are free to work on whatever guild-related projects they like. Currently, the Councilor of Technical Direction suggests that new developers Contribute to the Guild of Writers fork of the CyanWorlds.com Engine.