{"author_name":"CharlesK","cat":"LD #33","comments":[],"epoch":1440309780,"likes":2,"metadata":{"p_key":"14665","p_author":"CharlesK","p_authorkey":"41345","p_urlkey":"49931","p_title":"On to Core Gameplay!","p_cat":"LD #33","p_event":"LD33","p_time":"1440309780","p_likes":"2","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"41345","us_name":"CharlesK","us_username":"charlesk","event_start":"1440115200","event_key":"29","event_name":"LD33"},"text":"

With 19 hours left in the Compo, I am about to start work on core gameplay. There is still a lot to do, but I’m in a better position now.<\/p>\n

The Action [Strategy > Move] was more complicated than I envisioned, but it is done. The code is hairy, but it can handle a variety situations and is robust enough to endure bad input (like ‘moving’ to your current region). Complicating this are flying monsters (Dragon, maybe Witch), that can move 2 regions per action.<\/p>\n

I’ve also added temporary Lair (blank triangular blob) and Player icons.<\/p>\n

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It is time to move on. The rest of the actions won’t be too complex (I hope). The ‘Tyranny’ group and remaining ‘Strategy’ actions are fairly straightforward. The Kidnap\/Random toggle will be interesting. Most of the ‘Supremacy’ actions will be a challenge. I may drop Research. Blight will be a magic spell instead.<\/p>\n

However, it’s the NPC relations and random events that will be the most challenging. There’s a lot going on there.<\/p>\n

All-in-all, this is the ‘meat’ of the game and I look forward to making it happen.<\/p>\n

The original schedule that I had planned on is now off the table. I’m programming and adding assets as needed.<\/p>\n

To Do List:<\/p>\n

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  1. Finish Actions<\/li>\n
  2. Message\/Dialog Boxes.<\/li>\n
  3. Monster and Lair sub-screens<\/li>\n
  4. Battle screen<\/li>\n
  5. Top Bar<\/li>\n
  6. Random Events<\/li>\n
  7. Ally\/Enemy relations.<\/li>\n
  8. Monster select\/creation<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n

    Good Luck Everyone!<\/p>\n

    Charles K.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>","time":"August 23rd, 2015 1:03 am","title":"On to Core Gameplay!"}