I have been working on the beginning of the official story for AOS. I have had lots of ideas and background material that has been percolating for years, however to actually begin the design of something that is supposed to excite, intrigue, and surprise people is extremely difficult. Having no formal training in storytelling or writing, and being cursed with a programmer’s brain, I am working at a great disadvantage. The background story is a… Continue reading
I have started delving into the details of actual stats and the combat mechanics related to them. I want AOS to have an action RPG feel when it comes to combat but without the tediousness of collecting and selling tons of items. The aspects I want to pull from this genre are the combat feel with the ability to tailor stats and skills through magical equipment and talismans. Being more of an adventure game the… Continue reading
I have been working for a very long time on the basics of a framework within Unity to support RPGs. It really only covers the bare essentials and isn’t too specific right now. It is mostly the nuts and bolts of stuff needed to get anything else done. Think of it as building the operating system needed to actually write an application and you will get an idea of what I am talking about. Anyway,… Continue reading
So you want to fulfill that nagging desire you have had since childhood? You know, the one you have had ever since you opened that box, pouring over those manuals, and inspecting every detail of packaging art. I’m talking about that game that changed you inside. The one that sent your imagination soaring, turned you into a hero, and hooked you forever to the gaming experience. Yes, that one, you remember now. It sucked away… Continue reading
