[WIP + Collaboration] TypeQuest: Hand of the Mice
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Topic: [WIP + Collaboration] TypeQuest: Hand of the Mice
Posted By: kevinandersson
Subject: [WIP + Collaboration] TypeQuest: Hand of the Mice
Date Posted: 15 November 2013 at 1:38pm
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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: 
http://cl.ly/image/3I2s2C3m0g3y - Dynamic object targeting http://cl.ly/image/0X0d3713363b - Epic enemy attacking, floaty text, dynamic enemy targeting, HP, enemy attack timers[URL/ - http://cl.ly/image/0r2n0B410V07 - Tiled, editor view |
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Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 15 November 2013 at 3:44pm
I've been working a little on the stats bar:
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Posted By: Geonjaha
Date 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? |
Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 16 November 2013 at 1:52pm
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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. |
Posted By: skittle
Date 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). |
Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:39pm
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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. |
Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:41pm
A little update:
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Posted By: AlexHW
Date Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:42pm
| why not collect letters instead of gold? |
Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 16 November 2013 at 3:59pm
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Originally posted by AlexHW
why not collect letters instead of gold? Love it :D |
Posted By: Geonjaha
Date Posted: 17 November 2013 at 2:56am
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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. :) |
Posted By: skittle
Date 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! |
Posted By: skittle
Date 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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Posted By: kevinandersson
Date Posted: 22 November 2013 at 10:57am
| Love them! |