The Smashmouth Project

[GGEden]

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TheWatcher....

Wow!

I ran into you I don't know how long ago, could be 2005 or so, on the EA Madden forums I think, and we had a long conversation about the future of football video games, and remember you floating this idea back then.

What Backbreaker has done with full physics was what I was angling for back then, made a post about it, and then you replied with your idea about a full motion-capture 100% real game.

I just visited this thread and I remember you and our conversation.

It's amazing that you not only got it off the ground, actually hired people and started work on it, but that you've gotten this far.

If/when you can pull this off that would be just so cool. I stand and applaud your endeavors and look forward to someday very soon playing this game.

[TheWatcher]

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TheWatcher....

Wow!

I ran into you I don't know how long ago, could be 2005 or so, on the EA Madden forums I think, and we had a long conversation about the future of football video games, and remember you floating this idea back then.

Yeahhhhh, I do remember that from way back :-) But it had to be on the 2K Sports forum because Madden was blasphemy to me at that time and it was against my religion to associate with it in any way, lol.

I have some new stuff to show where we are right now, of course between the capture sessions, my real estate company's new website launch (which brought in a bit more business than I expected it to), and some other things related to my other paying interests, I just haven't gotten enough time to sit down and prepare it for showing as quickly as I would've liked, but it shouldn't be too much longer.

[GGEden]

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Lol @ EA comment. (agree). Yeah, let's not start on that topic.

You obviously sound like you have the funds (tho not the time), but have you thought about getting funding and/or manpower from a corp giant like google/apple/etc?

I'm hyped to see future updates/videos and to see this project realized.

[TheWatcher]

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You obviously sound like you have the funds (tho not the time), but have you thought about getting funding and/or manpower from a corp giant like google/apple/etc?

Yeah, I've heard of some programs they offer where they link you up with people wanting to work on new projects or something to that effect. AFAIK, there have been a number of things that hit the market from that program in the smartphone sector and some internet-based applications. But I honestly don't need more people at the moment.

Since I knew I was bringing in guys who were already owners of their own businesses like myself, I set things up so that everybody can work on the project in a way where it didn't interfere with their normal business duties. That's gone really well, but in my own case I can never be sure how much I have to do in a particular week, and it just so happens that right now I'm experiencing a bit of a spike in my other business responsibilities. It hasn't had any effect on the actual creation itself, just the time needed to prepare stuff I've been planning to show publicly which is a separate thing from the development of the project.

[The GIGGAS]

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When can we look forward to the cover athlete vote?

[TheWatcher]

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When can we look forward to the cover athlete vote?

... and I promise, not a day sooner

[scitychamps87]

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Does anyone know how this project is going? I hope it is not dead as I would love to play this when it does in fact get out on the market.

[wheelman990]

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Does anyone know how this project is going? I hope it is not dead as I would love to play this when it does in fact get out on the market.

We were told we would get a update last month, but even now, nothing. Maybe the game was cancelled?

[SoxFan01605]

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We were told we would get a update last month, but even now, nothing. Maybe the game was cancelled?

Last month, TheWatcher said "it shouldn't be too long" which doesn't necessarily mean anything in terms of time frame. It also was mentioned that there was a lot of other stuff taking away from his time on the game, so I wouldn't worry just yet.

It's important to remember this is an independent "from the ground up" venture that will take more time and be less rigid in terms of information flow (meaning no media schedule, etc...which a lot of mainstream companies work their info around). So stuff is going to work around personal schedules, etc.

I'm not saying I know anything one way or the other (I'm anxiously awaiting info as well)...just saying that given the most recent posts by TheWatcher, I don't think it's all that surprising that there hasn't been an update for a bit.

[wheelman990]

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Last month, TheWatcher said "it shouldn't be too long" which doesn't necessarily mean anything in terms of time frame. It also was mentioned that there was a lot of other stuff taking away from his time on the game, so I wouldn't worry just yet.

It's important to remember this is an independent "from the ground up" venture that will take more time and be less rigid in terms of information flow (meaning no media schedule, etc...which a lot of mainstream companies work their info around). So stuff is going to work around personal schedules, etc.

I'm not saying I know anything one way or the other (I'm anxiously awaiting info as well)...just saying that given the most recent posts by TheWatcher, I don't think it's all that surprising that there hasn't been an update for a bit.

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4-2-2011

Do you have any newer photos or videos? Not to rush you, but it has been a long time with no updates of either.

4-6-2011

There should be some new stuff this month. An important poll is coming soon. Please be sure to check out the site news link for updates: http://www.smashmouthpro.com/news

My question to thewaycher was "do you have any new photo's or videos?" He replied above. This was well over a month ago, so my comments were correct, other then the fact it has actually been two months instead of one.

We did see the poll he mentioned, but no updates here or on his site with photo's, videos, etc..

Hopefully this is still going to happen. We should know soon if TheWatcher responds.

[SoxFan01605]

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4-6-2011



My question to thewaycher was "do you have any new photo's or videos?" He replied above. This was well over a month ago, so my comments were correct, other then the fact it has actually been two months instead of one.

We did see the poll he mentioned, but no updates here or on his site with photo's, videos, etc..

Hopefully this is still going to happen. We should know soon if TheWatcher responds.

Yeah, I get you. I wasn't trying to correct you. I was simply saying his most recent comments didn't give a time frame and indicated that he had other things taking up his time.

My only point was a lack of info/communication for a month and some change means very little. Like you said though, we should know eventually.

[MST246]

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Glad to see some posting here again.I was also wondering if this project was dead.Hopefully,it's alive and well,and he'll pop in here and tell us.

[Phobia]

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I have a question. Is this the same TheWatcher that went to EA Madden Community day event couple years ago??

[canes21]

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I have a question. Is this the same TheWatcher that went to EA Madden Community day event couple years ago??

Yes

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[dill911]

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so after reading this whole thread I have to say I am extremely intrigued! As I want to believe it, this all almost seems to good to be true! My mind has been "boggled"!

Is there any way we can get an update on the game TheWatcher? Good luck and I fully support this and cannot wait to see the results!