Pixel Joint Forum: [WIP + Collaboration] TypeQuest: Hand of the Mice

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   Hello everyone!

I've been a lurker forever, and I really enjoy everything that is posted on this site. I am a developer / designer, and I often use my spare time on coding projects. That out of the way - here's what I am currently working on.

The elevator pitch of my little game project TypeQuest is:

It's a old-school top-down RPG with a "type-to -do-command" game mechanic. 

I am mainly focusing on the main engine which currently is currently at this stage, after 3 days of coding:

Main framework - Flixel

Tilemaps generated in Tiled (app) - which includes dynamic loading of external .tsx tiles

Tiled is also set up with terrains for easy wall / floor generation

Custom command system

Dynamic enemy generation, based on a base class system

Custom item properties, based on values defined in the .tsx files (Ie. health regeneration)

User determined targeting system

Awesome floaty attack-text-boxes

Custom Flixel dialog boxes, with color coding of specific words

Inventory management, references to keys etc.

XP system, including dynamic leveling

Pathfinding

Particle system

Automatic object targeting (Ie. If you write OPEN, the nearest door will be targeted if in range)

Dynamic enemy loot drops

Enemy range system

Enemy attack timers, including increasing the delay if out of range, attacking will also raise the delay

A lot more. I mean - lots of nice code!

I would love if any of you guys would like to join up – if only to see some of your awesome animated sprites in action.

Attached is a couple of links with screenshots, mostly with placeholder art:

Initial room, introducing the mechanic:

Dynamic object targeting

Epic enemy attacking, floaty text, dynamic enemy targeting, HP, enemy attack timers[URL/">

Tiled, editor view

Edited by kevinandersson - 15 November 2013 at 1:39pm

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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Topic: [WIP + Collaboration] TypeQuest: Hand of the Mice Posted: 15 November 2013 at 1:38pm
	Hello everyone! I've been a lurker forever, and I really enjoy everything that is posted on this site. I am a developer / designer, and I often use my spare time on coding projects. That out of the way - here's what I am currently working on. The elevator pitch of my little game project TypeQuest is: It's a old-school top-down RPG with a "type-to -do-command" game mechanic. I am mainly focusing on the main engine which currently is currently at this stage, after 3 days of coding: Main framework - Flixel Tilemaps generated in Tiled (app) - which includes dynamic loading of external .tsx tiles Tiled is also set up with terrains for easy wall / floor generation Custom command system Dynamic enemy generation, based on a base class system Custom item properties, based on values defined in the .tsx files (Ie. health regeneration) User determined targeting system Awesome floaty attack-text-boxes Custom Flixel dialog boxes, with color coding of specific words Inventory management, references to keys etc. XP system, including dynamic leveling Pathfinding Particle system Automatic object targeting (Ie. If you write OPEN, the nearest door will be targeted if in range) Dynamic enemy loot drops Enemy range system Enemy attack timers, including increasing the delay if out of range, attacking will also raise the delay A lot more. I mean - lots of nice code! I would love if any of you guys would like to join up – if only to see some of your awesome animated sprites in action. Attached is a couple of links with screenshots, mostly with placeholder art: Initial room, introducing the mechanic: Dynamic object targeting Epic enemy attacking, floaty text, dynamic enemy targeting, HP, enemy attack timers[URL/"> Tiled, editor view Edited by kevinandersson - 15 November 2013 at 1:39pm
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 15 November 2013 at 3:44pm
	I've been working a little on the stats bar:
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Geonjaha Seaman Joined: 02 August 2025 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 1:33pm
	It's looking pretty good. I'd be happy to help out where I can if its alright. :D How much of the art have you gotten done so far? Edited by Geonjaha - 16 November 2013 at 1:33pm
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 1:52pm
	Hey Geonjaha, Not a lot of art has been done as of yet. I've been focusing on getting the system solid before I start creating assets - mostly so it will be easier to implement down the line. I've also been creating Photoshop templates for animation sprites (with animation preview through smart objects). Have a look at these PSDs if you're interested in the setup. http://cl.ly/27322i3E2y2F I would love all the help I can get regarding asset creation though.
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skittle Commander Joined: 20 July 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 350	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:21pm
	Oi, this looks awsome! I would love to help out as much as I can (though animation isn't my strong point).
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:39pm
	AdrawingMan That's great. Don't worry about animation - I am going to need a lot of different assets, some animated, but mostly not. I should also be able to animate the sprites, once a design is final. Here's a list of stuff I am going to ned on the top of my head: Enemies Environmenst (walls, floors, traps) Items (Weapons, food, potions, keys) Furniture / Decal (Chests, paintings, chairs, statues) Nothing is fully planned yet; but the code is coming together very nicely. I would love to get a writer on this as well, as English isn't my native language.
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:41pm
	A little update:
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AlexHW Commander Joined: 19 June 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 285	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:42pm
	why not collect letters instead of gold?
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:59pm
	*Originally posted by AlexHW* why not collect letters instead of gold? Love it :D
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Geonjaha Seaman Joined: 02 August 2025 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 17 November 2013 at 2:56am
	*Originally posted by kevinandersson* AdrawingMan That's great. Don't worry about animation - I am going to need a lot of different assets, some animated, but mostly not. I should also be able to animate the sprites, once a design is final. Here's a list of stuff I am going to ned on the top of my head: Enemies Environmenst (walls, floors, traps) Items (Weapons, food, potions, keys) Furniture / Decal (Chests, paintings, chairs, statues) Nothing is fully planned yet; but the code is coming together very nicely. I would love to get a writer on this as well, as English isn't my native language. I'll see if I can come up with some of the art. I'd also be up for helping you with the writing if necessary. Just send me a message with what you'd need or the text you have so far and I'd be happy to check it for you. :) Edited by Geonjaha - 17 November 2013 at 2:58am
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skittle Commander Joined: 20 July 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 350	Posted: 19 November 2013 at 11:40am
	Some cute slime enemies. I'm not sure if they fit the over all style of the game so feel free to edit whatever you need to. Annnd the runner up for inspiration goes to.... http://finalbossblues.com/form-and-light/ I'm working on some swords at the moment. The art you have right now is pretty sweet! Edited by ADrawingMan - 19 November 2013 at 11:50am
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skittle Commander Joined: 20 July 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 350	Posted: 21 November 2013 at 11:23am
	Some swords. Some are based off of a batch of swords I posted awhile ago. I'm not sure if you still need art but it was fun making these anyways ;)
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kevinandersson Seaman Joined: 19 January 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 22 November 2013 at 10:57am
	Love them!
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