Thanks Germanunkol, i was thinking about the puzzles, there will be certain "artifacts" or objects that have to be collected, and the portal is set up in a way that you have to use those artifacts/object found on each level in order to activate it. i am still thinking this through. we can also think outside the box, it might not have to be just objects that have to be found, but clues and the way a rooms objects are set up may be the key, and you will have to re-arrange the items or furniture in that room to activate the portal. i dont know, this can be really exciting if we do it right, and a fun game to play.

I really like the idea of making a stealth/puzzle oriented game. Also, the locations which will look different from time period to time period is another good idea

This is a very good entry and I also like the same location/different time idea. This could be a fun game to play.
If it gets chosen the only thing that should be considered is how to make this concept to be casual/to have repetitive character. Maybe if we can find the way to keep changing the location of the puzzles & their content in some random manner, make going back and forth through time the main strategy, also maybe some time-limitations...

How about having to set up something in the past so you can use it in the future? Example: You really need a rotten apple. So you take your apple, put it into the past, go back into the present and there it is, rotting away...

I heard of someone doing that in a game with wine/vinegar, though I don't remember what game.

Sorry, i don't want to get too fond with this idea, incase another story wins the final voting, but as the puzzles will be a very important element, I think we should focus on them beforehand. Also, what perspective were you thinking? I'd like 3rd person, maybe over-the-shoulder. If the character's done right, then you'll get used to him and maybe start liking him.

i was thinking 3rd person, and when the player has to solve certain puzzles, the perspective will switch. the rotten apple thing is brilliant, btw.

I hope nobody minds that I post my suggestions although I have no time to participate:
@ Blink:
You could start a thread to collect riddles which fit with your story, if you don't find enough time to develop these on your own.
Just a thought.

thats a great idea, thanks pappenheimer! i was hoping if my idea was considered as the project that we are going to work on that the team creates the puzzles, so it wont be all my idea, but a team effort.

It's two days until deadline so I just wanted to post a quick reminder of what we have so far.
Six different game ideas/design documents have been submitted & they are:

SLACER
>BUBBLE GUM SHOOTER<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304054#Post304054

FLITS
>BROKEN PLANET<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304062#Post304062

GUARDIAN
>MARS RUNS RED<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304147#Post304147

GEORGE
>THE ARCADE ROOM<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304486#Post304486

GANDEROLEG
>SORCERERS<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=304804#Post304804

BLINK
>ME, MYSELF, AND MY ENEMY<
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=305484#Post305484

I think this is not bad but I hope there will be few GIs/GDDs more until wednesday.

I like the idea to be on the mars and the idea of time travel.
I'm not a team member but why not use the idea of time travel to create a puzzle oriented jump'n'run with puzzle related abilities, for example:

Hello Ganderoleg,

I'm having difficulty uploading my files for this project. I can't find the File Manager when I try to reply to anyone on this forum, so I'm not sure how I can post my files here. I know I'm cutting this pretty short, but I'd be greatful if you can give me any help.

Thankyou