KHALICANVAS STUDIOS'S PROFILE

author=Marrend
Liberty suggested having on-map enemies as a possible alternative to random encounters. As for implementing level-caps, I saw your other thread. If it helps you, I took Trihan's suggestion, used SCRIPT and MESSAGE BOX event-commands to test before-and-after values, and did not get an error message.

*Edit: I... do have a game that uses "virtual" random encounters? As in, the encounters are not on-map, are still based on the number of steps taken on the map, but uses a slightly different random number generator to determine the number of steps that need to be taken.

1)Just tried it again. Still shows error. I am using a lot of scripts, may be its because of that. But the error line in part of the core script though. I really, really need this one.
2) Make an even to reproduce the random encounter mechanic. Will try that.

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http://rpgmaker.net/games/7470/

This is an rpg I am working on.

Each time I play tested I have been able to get through each level with minimum grinding. To be precise I found that its a fun game as long as the player level and game level are the same, ie. game level 1 = player level 1, level 2 = player level 2.

The whole game was designed around the concept of customizing players stats, skill sets and managing the Will/MP gauge during battle, loosing a turn to regain some Will or planning a few moves or even battles ahead is part of the core game design. Me and a cousin (live tester) have found this to be really fun to use smarts to get trough. Keep in mind that cousin learned to play it that way by seeing me play it. It was not meant to be a very challenging games.

Now the problem is most other players (over the internet) have found it very hard in the beginning. Play through Which led them to grind a LOT. Players seem to not care about learning the enemies, using the skills provided or anything else but leveling up. They went into each area with about 5 more level then I intended them to. Which obviously made them over powered and eventually broke the game by taking 0 damage and dishing out one hit KOs, they even mostly increased the attack stat. They did no enjoy so much grinding or the game afterwards but everyone did it anyways, where as using ones wit was a lot more fun.

Another major issue was the frequency of battle. all game maps are 13 by 17. I play tested with a lowered frequency and more exp per battle but then the thinking few battles ahead dynamic does not apply anymore and it just becomes another rpg where all you have to do is press the attack button to get past the regular enemies till you get to a safe zone.

I see where the players are coming from, as a turn based rpg in general is where we button smash and grind regular foes and think hard while fighting bosses. But the "battle maps" in my game demands each battle to be thoughtful and lasts only about 2 minutes and then some other tasks such as a puzzle has to be completed before again playing a 2 minute battle map and each battle map starts with full hp and mp.

At this point although I love playing my own game I can neither figure out how to make players work for the game nor how to make the game work for the players. Its supposed to be a game where the player gets to play the game as they wish, and I honestly don't mind them breaking the game if they are having fun doing it, but they aren't. Yet that the only way they play. Neither do I want to level cap as I want players to be able to grind when stuck, but not all the time.

author=Trihan
Just change the max_level property of the actor in question.

$data_actors[actor ID].max_level = whatever

error at startup.

'Game_Interpreter' line 1411:NameError occured.

uninitialized constand Game_Interpreter::ID

author=InfectionFiles
If you want grinding to be less of a game breaking thing, have enemies learn new skills determined by the players level.
That way encounters stay fresh and even possibly making grinding less of a thing.

Good solution. Way too much work for this title. Will remember for a future title if any.

author=hiromu656
Very fun little game, would love to see it expanded on. Not gonna lie, I turned Coby into a tank, then straight up maxed Attack on Cody. I was practically one hit killing the final mage bosses with Cody at level 5. That's why, although I like the Elemental system you're using, I didn't really find it as efficient as going all out with Attack. Since MP costs were so high, I thought it would be better to stick to physical damage. I ended up only ever needing the Heal skill but only a couple times even for that.

I died a bit on a couple encounters, but once you learn the enemy that needs to be targeted first, the fights become easy. For example, the Mages that Paralyze or Confuse, once you know which one it is, you focus them and the other enemies don't hit too hard even with no points into Cody's Defenses.

If you were to expand the game, you should probably reward less stat points on level up, or how much (numerically) a point will effect stats. I had Coby taking Null damage by nearly all enemies at level 4, and Cody could one shot everything at level 5. Regarding grinding breaking the game, whenever I would clear one of the Trial areas, I would notice how close I was to leveling up, so I would always grind a bit to get that next level. I feel like most people are going to do that on instinct.

lot to think about. The game was not meant to be hard but there are definite game breakers. I will try to find work around for the future version. I will probably just leave level suggestions, I want people to be able to grind if they find a section too difficult, so probably wont restrict level through gameplay.

author=thesacredlobo
I'd argue that both puzzles are a too easy. While this Let's Play did represent my second complete run through this game. I only had to reset the first puzzle once in order to solve it. And the only reason my first run was so long was because I actually pushed myself to reach level seven.

I'd also suggest tweaking the multi-hit ability a bit since it feels a bit over powered. Though your comment on my video did suggest that I was a couple of levels higher then you intended for the various boss fights.

Multihit is definitely the most useful of the skills. I will test out various tweaks for it But even if I do tweak it, grinding will still break the game eventually. On the other hand having a the level corresponding to the trial number, such as level 3 for trial 3 makes for a very balance game. I guess the least I could do is put in level suggestions for each area.