Virtual pet sites can be a lot of fun when playing with friends and family.
A virtual pet world can include anything from an egg the user takes care of until it hatches, to a game that includes boss fights, treasure and epic quests. The creation of a pet world is involved and can take years to perfect depending on what the creator has in mind.
Instructions
Creating a Virtural Pet Site
1. Go to Google and look up "virtual pet sites." You'll notice many of the options are worlds already in play such as Neopets and Marapets. However, search a little further and you'll also find sites that allow you to create your own world from scratch. Depending on what goals you have in mind, pick the site you like and register a new account.
2. Hire an artist to work on the images of your pets, mobs (bad guys) as well as profile images for the townspeople your gamers will have to interact with. If you're an artist you can create the images yourself.
3. Give each of your pets and creatures in the world unique names. You can add a bit of personality as well depending on what attacks you give them, what foods they like to eat and games they like to play. Add character to your pets to make the game even more interactive.
4. Make up some quests for your pets to complete for gold, prizes or fame. Quests are usually given by someone in town, an item your pet picks up or from animals trapped in a nearby zone (area). While your quests or missions don't have to do with the overall storyline of your game, it's good to keep a few on task. Side quests are a lot of fun, so add those in as well.
5. Set how much experience your pets need in order to gain levels (if you're using levels). How much experience does this mob give to your pet when killed? Do your pets learn any new skills when they level? Do they grow stronger? Remember, your pets cannot fight the big villain at the end until they've grown strong enough to survive the fight (but don't make it too easy).
6. Upload all your files and data to the site you registered with in the beginning of this tutorial. Make a new character and play through your own game. Is it too easy? Are the food items, potions and bandages too expensive? Are there loopholes or broken quests? Fix the bugs and other issues you find and run through the game again. Once you go through the game without finding any errors, invite your friends so they can play too.
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