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
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.
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
@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!
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Jeremy Kahn