This is the page for discussion and development of an open source virtual pet for Android phones. I know it's looking a little sparse around here, but that's exactly why I made this page, I need a ton of help. I'll get to that in a second, but first let me preface by letting you know where I'm coming from.

I've been working as an art director and UI designer for a couple years now. This past year I had the opporunity to become involved with a really awesome, yet unreleased social pet project for the iPhone. It's been a wild ride so far, and I've learned a ton of lessons, but the main thing that has struck me is how much potential there is to make a really wonderful game.

Now back to my problem. As I noted, I am an art director at heart, and thus quite useless when it comes to actually making something work (other than cartoons). So far I've hand crafted the character states and skins, and wireframed the basic functionality, but that's as far as my abilities take me. If anyone with a more useful skillset (Java, in this case) would like to get involved, heck, if anyone wants to get involved on any level (graphically, developmentally, whatever), let me know. This could be a whole lot of fun.

One last note, this little guy needs a name. If you have any ideas, leave a note. Keep in mind, the name should be able to encapsulate the whole species, not just a single guy.

Thanks everybody, I look forward to hearing from your smiling faces.