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<div>First let me thank the donors that have supported this game!! Thank you again, your support means so much :)
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<div>Hello! My name is Ronald J. Fontenot, and I am an artist seeking to create a fun video game for families, friends, and people of all ages to enjoy (particularly in these difficult times!). I have a BFA degree in Electronic Art, college experience in 3D animation using Maya, C++ Computer Programming, and over 10 years experience composing and writing songs.
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<div>It all started with a few sketches I made in college.
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<div>I had an idea for this turtle character, and I thought his shell made him the perfect military general, so that's what I imagined him to be.
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<div>Secret of Mana on the Super Nintendo has always been one of my favorite games. I always wanted to make a game like that, an action RPG with nice music, fun characters and great gameplay.
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<div>My vision is to have a video game, inspired by Secret of Mana and Super Mario 3.
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<div>The turtle's name is Torin the Turtle.  (His name used to be General Terry the Territorial Turtle, aka General TTT.)  He lives in the forest, and had a rough childhood, watching siblings and friends disappear. His upbringing toughed him, so when he was faced with challenges, Torin stepped into action.
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<div><strong>Tell me about your progress</strong>
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<div>Step 1: I sketched the character.
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<div>Step 2: I modeled and textured the character in 3D using Maya software.
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<div>Step 3: I developed a story of the turtle and his quest.
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<div>Step 4: I paid to have the model rigged. That means I got bones and controls put in the model so he is ready for animation.
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<div>Step 5: I hired a background artist to design a background of a forest for the first level of the game. He is almost done designing the forest.
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<div>Step 6: I hired an artist to create assets for the game. For example, she designed apples and strawberries for the turtle to eat.
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<div>Step 7: I worked on a few test animations with the character including walking, running, attacking, and more. I have videos on my youtube channel showing my progress.
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<div>Step 8: I talked with programmers on Fiverr.com about the cost and scope of producing a prototype game similar to Secret of Mana on the Super Nintendo. I initially plan to release one level as a prototype.
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<div>Step 9: I composed a few songs for the game.
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<div>Step 11: I made more test animations.
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<div>Step 12: I came to GoFundMe to seek help funding the programming for the game. I have enough assets to present it to the Fiverr sellers to create a prototype, however I need help to pay them for this and future progress in the game.
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<div>All funds will be used in the construction of this video game prototype and the final game.
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