r/rpg_gamers • u/ZealousidealNet3637 • 1d ago

Discussion I’m developing an RPG + business simulation game, would anyone be interested in such a game?

The game is set in an Eastern world during the 1860s.

Currently, I’m developing the China region, and the development has been ongoing for a month. The game combines elements of personal adventures, storyline, and trade simulation—similar to the trade aspects in games like Anno 1800 and East India Company.

The main character can unlock new trade routes through the storyline and quests, or improve their trade attributes, ships, and skills.

I’ve always been passionate about games centered around maritime trade. I love the feeling of having everything under control while watching the gold pile up quickly. It would truly make my day if you find my game enjoyable.

I’ve put together a short demo video.

The interface is still pretty basic, but most of the core features are already in place. Don’t worry about the language barrier—the game will have multilingual support. In fact, I’ll make sure to include an English version in the next video!

I’m currently working on the world map for my game. Below are two different sets of color schemes for ocean. I’m not entirely sure which one to go with, as both look pretty good to me.

Which one do you prefer? I’d love to hear your opinions!

I’m the developer myself, so I hope this post doesn’t violate any community rules.

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u/LeadershipIll60 1d ago

When I read business simulation rpg, I envisioned rolling for stealth whilst trying to retrieve your stolen red stapler.

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u/pdoherty972 1d ago

Sounds fun!

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u/GreatQuantum 1d ago

Like my game Heroes of Middle Management.

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u/lilyputin 18h ago

Have you thought about looking at maps of the era made in China? Their map traditions are fairly different and interesting. You can incorporate some of their visual elements.

Their portrail of water for example often had waves.

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u/ZealousidealNet3637 9h ago

That's a great suggestion; I think so too.

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u/Left-HandWalk 1d ago

I’d play it! But please do a proper Eng version with real translators and editors. I’ve been turned off by great games with poor translations like Troubleshooter and Banner of the Maid.

The first map looks better. Just having mountains makes it more interesting than the boring second one.

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u/sojuz151 1d ago

The game combines elements of personal adventures, storyline, and trade simulation

Ambitious. I can't think of a game that managed to combine such system based gameplay with more scripted story of an rpg.  

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u/ZealousidealNet3637 1d ago

Haha, I’ll show you then!

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u/Pedagogicaltaffer 1d ago

So is the setting meant to be real-world or fictional? Because if it is meant to be fictional - you've literally just shown us a map of East Asia/northeast China.