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Reference Guide is Available!

  • Red_Nova
  • 08/08/2016 08:54 PM
  • 1178 views
So as requested, and after taking the most common questions/concerns that I could find into account, the Reference Guide tab is now available for anyone who needs a quick reminder of how battles in PotF work. If you have any question that haven't been covered in the tab, please don't hesitate to let me know and I'll do my best to answer them!

I've given the help tab discussion some thought, and eventually came to a conclusion that led me to writing this up: There's nothing wrong with reminding players of the absolute basics of a game. Sometimes, especially if you come back to the game after some time has passed (such as the release of the next section of the story), you'd like a reminder of the basics without having to go through the tutorial areas again. So as long as I stick to the basics of gameplay and not flat out describe how to beat certain enemies/areas, then there is no "failure" as a designer to adequately explain how to beat their games.

Of course, I'm probably worrying too much about the subject. If there's even one person who finds the guide helpful, then I'll call it a smashing success!

It's worth noting that, as the game progresses and certain aspects of the game are tweaked, the reference guide may be updated accordingly. For instance: the formula for Guard Break attacks has already been changed from the current download, but the Reference Guide will not reflect that since the available build does not have that updated formula. Don't worry, I'll make sure to let you know of any serious changes when the next build is released, and any minor changes in the patch notes.

My end goal is to create a codex to include all this information and more for players to access in-game so the reference guide won't even be necessary. Until I take the time to actually write the script, a hints tab will have to suffice.



... I've lost control over my own life. You made me write up this guide to help players. This is your fault! YOU MADE ME DO THIS!

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NeverSilent
Got any Dexreth amulets?
6299
Excellent, my plans have come to fruition. Soon, Red_Nova will have lost all free will and become my mindless minion...

Uh, I mean, well done! I approve of this step, as it manages to strike the fine balance between being helpful and not spoiling players or holding their hand too much. From what I can see, you have absolutely no reason to worry about undermining your own vision of the game by providing this guide on the basics.
Red_Nova
Sir Redd of Novus: He who made Prayer of the Faithless that one time, and that was pretty dang rad! :D
9192
Aw, mindless? Really? Does my brain hold so little value to whatever plan you have in store?

Thanks! I hope this will be useful to people in the future!
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