myrmepropagandistDec 23, 2022

They say everyone has an idea for an MMO. Don't count me out on that one!

But, my idea... I think it could be a really huge hit, and even maybe help people in a way by making some of the loot box and addictive gaming dynamics apply in a way that would help physical fitness and socializing.

Basically, for want of a title call this game: Farmville Go!

I feel like the name mostly explains it but I will break it down more: #ideas #gamedev

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It's a GPS game. You play by walking around and finding collectable seeds. This game is for middle-aged people, you don't need to catch the seeds, just rack up walking time to get them. Some are common and some are rare.

Then you can set up a garden. You plant your seeds by walking around too. There won't be enough space right by your house to plant them all. And some need to grow in special locations. It takes 4-36 hours to grow fruits, vegetable and flowers.

Dec 23, 2022 at 1:17amWeb
Show threadmyrmepropagandistDec 23, 2022

You can walk to the farm stand (located at the nearest library or school) and sell your fruits and veggies. You can buy more advanced seeds. You need to keep walking to various places and checking on your plants.

If you forget to harvest in time someone else might harvest them for you and you only get 1/3 of the proceeds.

Land is limited (though in dense areas there may be multiple instances of the game overlapping)

You can display the flowers on your avatar or build a decorative farm stand

Show threadmyrmepropagandistDec 23, 2022

Mostly, it's an excuse to do a bunch of walking.

It would need a lot of art for the various plants and stages of growth.

It's not a joke to code, but I think it far from impossible.

I think it could be very catchy for a particular gaming demographic that mostly gets games made with very little care.

Show threadsecretslothDec 23, 2022
@futurebird this sounds fantastic, would totally play this game
Show threadJeremy KahnDec 23, 2022

@futurebird Augmented-reality game at the dawn of agriculture!

you can play the game and develop skill trees/achievements as a gatherer, a hunter, a shepherd, or a gardener!

Show threadJeremy KahnDec 23, 2022
@futurebird as a bonus feature, learn about the people whose land you're currently on (I'm currently on the lands of the Duwamish people and it would be cool to walk down to one of the salmon runs in AR)
Show threadRDS (shawphd on Twitter)Dec 23, 2022

@futurebird Public library and parks would be great, but probably not schools. I know Pokémon Go had issues with people congregating at sites like that, as schools aren’t sites where random people hanging around reads well, unfortunately.

But I love the rest of the concept!

Show threadGregDec 23, 2022
@futurebird I love that idea. You could expand it by being able to create a virtual house and collect items you can craft and trade as well. You would have to walk (or exercise, treadmill, bike, ect) and would collect items or materials, then could make different items. Make your dream home, expand and decorate, all while moving around.
Show threadmyrmepropagandistDec 23, 2022

@Greggen

I just want someone to use all of those addictive loot box dynamics for something good for once, you know?