HEREISNOWHY'S PROFILE

author=bigtime
Looks cool, even though I hate puzzles. :/

There are going to be a lot of puzzles in this game. :D
Most of them will be optional though, and for the ones you have to beat to complete the game I'll make a puzzle spoilers page.

author=Clareain_Christopher

author=LouisCyphre
GUYS.

gg

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My theory for rpg design is a balance between ff13 and ff12. I want the game to be linear just enough for me to balance gameplay and plot, while attempting non-linearity in specific, controlled regions throughout the game.

I like choices, and I like giving choices to the player, but you got to keep balance in mind. Bite off more than you can chew, and play testing your game will become a nightmare and a half.

On the Western RPG side of things, I'm currently playing The Witcher and I'd say it pulls off the balance between linearity and nonlinearity almost perfectly for me. It's a very story focused game, but there's a lot of side content and hidden loot that you would never find if you didn't bother to stray from the critical path a bit. The game opens up even more in Chapter 3 and 4 when you have more zones available to you.

It also has some fantastic examples of choice and consequence, as well.

Might and Magic VI. I think this game really nailed the difficulty curve - it's a challenging game, but it never gets too frustratingly hard. There's a real sense of accomplishment you get when you finish clearing out an absolutely massive dungeon.

I could add a bit more detail to the map. Probably will, actually.

author=bigtime
Yeah any news on when we can expect more? Are you going to have hidden skills and werewolf classes like on the old version? What is skill speed, item speed, and target rate effect?
Also to all players, what class did you guys choose? I chose gunslinger and he seems awesome.

I'll probably include a way to become a werewolf, and certain skills will only be able to be learned after doing certain quests.

Skill speed and item speed affect how long it takes for a skill/item that takes over 1 turn to take effect. I don't have any skills or items that take multiple turns right now, but I will in the future.

Target rate is how often you are targeted by enemies, I believe.