Development Update: Actions, Perks, And Stats — Oh My!
It's been a very busy month since last I posted but this has been one of the most productive sprints yet. The game is approaching a very playable alpha. I think in the next little while I will be able
Determinism Vs Randomness
Randomness is an interesting thing in games but as a designer I personally dislike it. Perhaps it's my competitive nature too but I dislike like random chance determining the outcome. I don't mind unknown elements coming in to play randomly,
The Joys Of Character Creation
I have a confession to make. I'm a big fan of CRPG games like Bauldur's Gate, Pillars of Eternity, and Never Winter Nights and all the other games of that ilk --- but I've never beaten any of them and
Damage Types: Are They Worth It? And If So, How Many?
Fire Damage. Acid Damage. Magic Damage. Physical Damage. The list goes on and on. As a player, and at first glance, I was always excited about the idea of being able to make a build that feature maxing out a