I was wondering on starting one with a coder, he would be doing the coding and I would the graphics, and give the ideas and concept. I have some engines around but there mostly clones. I don't know if it would be easier to work from an already made engine or make one from scratch. As the engine might not be so flexible. The coder would be my long-term partner for the game and the managing and running of it with me. Ideas, Mafia,Pimp, or Italian Mafia(I know italian so I will translate some texts) set in the 1920 prohibition era. I've got some other ideas too. PM me or email me at lkp9s[at]hotmail[dot]com
i am not sure what you are asking here, are you looking for a coder, ideas or general convo? In terms of using a ready made engine all depends on how well the coder is. Engines are usually designed to be flexible and if he coder has done similar work in the past they should have no problem using an engine.