Contact person: Full-Stack Dev for Art RPG MVP

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Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Full-Stack Developer Needed – Browser-Based Art Roleplaying Game (ARPG) MVP

We are seeking a full-stack developer to build a browser-based Art Roleplaying Game with a top-down, first-person, click-based interface. Guidance frameworks include Charadex for character management and [login to view URL] for game interaction.

Project Inspirations: LSD Dream Simulator, Voidkin Asylum (Roblox), Herbirium, Stardew Valley, Ranch Rush, Youda Farmer, NeoPets.

MVP Features:

Secure user accounts with basic progress tracking

Tile-based farm and customizable home

Interactive map with a few locations and basic foraging

NPC shops and simple quests

Turn-based PvE combat with basic skills and AI enemies

Inventory, crafting, and trading of basic items

Player-submitted art system with simple gallery and points/rewards

Full Scope:

Advanced farm/home customization

Complete interactive world with multiple zones and events

NPCs with complex quests, weekly visiting NPCs, and rare items

Advanced PvE combat and character progression

Fully-featured crafting, trading, and economy systems

Seasonal events and community spaces

Art galleries with public/private display and rewards

Scalable backend storing all player data, farm, home, characters, combat, exploration, events, and art submissions

Tech Requirements: React/Vue + [login to view URL] frontend, Node.js/Express backend, MongoDB/PostgreSQL database, secure authentication, scalable persistent storage.

The MVP will demonstrate core gameplay mechanics while providing a foundation for future expansions." (client-provided description)