I can see how making an entire OST would be helpful for someone making a game. Although I probably wouldn't make an outright OST (mostly because I don't like the idea of there being the possibility of multiple, independent games having the exact same soundtrack), I could try to focus on making more songs that are similar to others I have and I could probably divide my stuff into collections for 80s Nostalgia, Traditional Asian, Space, JRPG, Chill, and Chiptune/Retro etc.
@MedicineStorm can you think of any good examples? Either from OGA or elsewhere?
@Chasersgaming I can see how the search is difficult. It would help if OGA had a system similar to Soundcloud where there are specific genres you can choose to describe music you are posting, but you have the option to make it a custom genre AND/OR add additional tags to describe it. This might make it so people can at least narrow down their search to "Fantasy" or "Sci-Fi" or "Underwater", etc. I'm not seeing a huge amount of momentum on the OGA rework yet so it seems to be wishful thinking at this point.
I was going to release everything on here, but some of them I wouldn't want to be featured in a game due to sloppy mixing or mistakes I didn't have time to fix. I would like to bring these songs to their full potential before uploading to OGA. However, all 21 days worth of songs will be on my Soundcloud if you want to tune in at soundcloud.com/joth_music
Good choices in there. Although I haven't always been a fan of the Sonic games, they've always had some of the best music. Sonic Adventures for the Dreamcast is in my top 5 soundtracks easily.
I have nothing to offer on the tech side of things, but I think going forward, it would be cool if there was a bit more emphasis on community. The game jams are great, the art contests are...a bit inconsistent and I think that's why participation (at least in my experience) is a bit low. You have a few types of users here: people who need assets to make their games, people who post art as a hobby, and people who post art as a way of networking and are looking to work in games professionally but haven't gotten a break yet. Having a "contest winners" tab or at least saying something like "the reward for this contest is your artist page will be shown on the front page for a month" Something like this motivates professional ppl because their name gets out there, and motivates hobbyists because it does feel nice when ppl complement your work. Really just anything to motivate ppl because the content creators are the ones attracting ppl to the site. If the site feels like a wasteland, less ppl will go here. If it feels like there is a vibrant community, ppl will stay here and try to network with others. I think right now the community is really positive, I (almost, cough cough) never see anyone being rude or difficult. I get it, ppl are volunteering using their own time...but it doesn't seem too hard to have an art competition once a month. All it needs is a theme idea and a post on the front page, ppl vote on the rest. If it's too hard to find a theme that encompasses all art styles (3d, 2d, music, sounds etc) then have more specific themes but alternate between different art styles over time. Really anything to look like the site is being taken care of and people are using it because there was like a year where the front page blog didn't update and it just looks bad to a newcomer.
Ive met some cool people here, i know there are a lot of amazing ppl that frequent this site, it would just be really cool to have a reason to talk to them and for the site to bring more people together under the banner of game development!
Tldr
Let's have contests on a consistent schedule so that the site doesn't feel dead and let's focus more on connecting people.
Lol, thanks Saliv!
I can see how making an entire OST would be helpful for someone making a game. Although I probably wouldn't make an outright OST (mostly because I don't like the idea of there being the possibility of multiple, independent games having the exact same soundtrack), I could try to focus on making more songs that are similar to others I have and I could probably divide my stuff into collections for 80s Nostalgia, Traditional Asian, Space, JRPG, Chill, and Chiptune/Retro etc.
Will definitely organize in the future.
@MedicineStorm can you think of any good examples? Either from OGA or elsewhere?
@Chasersgaming I can see how the search is difficult. It would help if OGA had a system similar to Soundcloud where there are specific genres you can choose to describe music you are posting, but you have the option to make it a custom genre AND/OR add additional tags to describe it. This might make it so people can at least narrow down their search to "Fantasy" or "Sci-Fi" or "Underwater", etc. I'm not seeing a huge amount of momentum on the OGA rework yet so it seems to be wishful thinking at this point.
I'd say top 5 in no order
Jet Set Radio, Sonic Adventures, Final Fantasy 8, Legend of Dragoon, Perfect Dark 64
I can't hear a harpsichord without thinking of FF8. Good stuff!
I was going to release everything on here, but some of them I wouldn't want to be featured in a game due to sloppy mixing or mistakes I didn't have time to fix. I would like to bring these songs to their full potential before uploading to OGA. However, all 21 days worth of songs will be on my Soundcloud if you want to tune in at soundcloud.com/joth_music
Good choices in there. Although I haven't always been a fan of the Sonic games, they've always had some of the best music. Sonic Adventures for the Dreamcast is in my top 5 soundtracks easily.
This is really good and well mixed too. The main melody has a really nice flow to it, definitely a good track for an rpg or medieval game.
I have nothing to offer on the tech side of things, but I think going forward, it would be cool if there was a bit more emphasis on community. The game jams are great, the art contests are...a bit inconsistent and I think that's why participation (at least in my experience) is a bit low. You have a few types of users here: people who need assets to make their games, people who post art as a hobby, and people who post art as a way of networking and are looking to work in games professionally but haven't gotten a break yet. Having a "contest winners" tab or at least saying something like "the reward for this contest is your artist page will be shown on the front page for a month" Something like this motivates professional ppl because their name gets out there, and motivates hobbyists because it does feel nice when ppl complement your work. Really just anything to motivate ppl because the content creators are the ones attracting ppl to the site. If the site feels like a wasteland, less ppl will go here. If it feels like there is a vibrant community, ppl will stay here and try to network with others. I think right now the community is really positive, I (almost, cough cough) never see anyone being rude or difficult. I get it, ppl are volunteering using their own time...but it doesn't seem too hard to have an art competition once a month. All it needs is a theme idea and a post on the front page, ppl vote on the rest. If it's too hard to find a theme that encompasses all art styles (3d, 2d, music, sounds etc) then have more specific themes but alternate between different art styles over time. Really anything to look like the site is being taken care of and people are using it because there was like a year where the front page blog didn't update and it just looks bad to a newcomer.
Ive met some cool people here, i know there are a lot of amazing ppl that frequent this site, it would just be really cool to have a reason to talk to them and for the site to bring more people together under the banner of game development!
Tldr
Let's have contests on a consistent schedule so that the site doesn't feel dead and let's focus more on connecting people.
Anytime someone finds a use for any of the last 12 notes in a Casio drum patch, I'm a fan.
Listened to some of your stuff on Google Play. Good stuff!
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