1) Have the game planned out before you start.
2) Find team members who will work well.
3) Make a rough draft of the game, with all the essentials, THEN
4) Add the extra effects and unnecessary items.
Some tips?
- Working long hours is good, but doesn't usually last long. Consistency is needed to finish a project (ex: 30 min's a day).
- Real time meetings help get the planning done really fast =] (ex: on msn to discuss character design)
- Keep posting updates. Updates keep people's morale up.
- Keep posting in general
Without seeing activity on the forums, the forums can die.
- Enjoy making the game. The audience will usually have as much fun playing as we had designing. (although hard work will make it better
That's all for now