Scratch

Ok I'm here, I know you wanted to do a platformer so maybe you could use this platformer base. You don't have to use the square or any of the art but it's a starting point!

I say we use zubblewu's.  I'm really good at modding it to suit my needs.  It's also flawless, and can use multiple colors, and such.

var skillSet = ["programming", "modding programs", "tiny pixel art details", "ideas", 42]
So basically programming.

What are your skills, you guys?
I CANNOT do levels or graphics.

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/zubblewu/2703276

I can also find music.  xD
I don't even have GIMP or phososhop.

Yup.  I mod zubblewu's engine, so I'm best at using it.  I also understand the scripts, so I can explain them to you.  I've done platformers too, you know.   

I saw zubblewu's, so we can mod it to our needs.  YOu didn't exactly mod it, but I'm working on many mods for it.

Time travel.

--You start out in the stone age, where there are evil dinos who want to kill you (yes, not realistic, I know...)
--Egyptian age:  Evil mummies
--Medieval Age:  knights
--MOdern age:  infantry from the military
--space age:  robots

thinking out loud here

We're all equal in this, though.

I'm thinking that in the beginning of the game, we can choose for melee or range weapons.  THen, each stage, we choose one out of three of the weapon type we chose in the beginning.

For example:
Stone Age Melee:
Club--balanced
Hammer--strong and heavy (slow speed)
Knife--light and low damage (move faster)
Stone Age Ranged:
Slingshot--light and low damage
Rocks--strong and heavy
Sling--balanced

Like it?

Not side-scrolling ( I can't do that ), but a normal platformer with levels.
The enemies and weapons just are incorporated into it.

Will message him... one sec.

Has he replied?

Ok so what should I do?

Yeah I'll start on the menu screen but what should we call it?