Ten Thousand Coins - v0.6.0 Update
Summary of v0.6.0 Development
Features- Update - Combat System
- New Feature - Combat System Bribing
- New Feature - Convoy System
- Art Update - Character Art
- Art Update - Viia Character Poses
- Art Update - Transition Screen
- Content Update - Dialog
- Content Update - Tutorials
- Bug Fixes
Events
- NZGDC18 IndieBiz Showcase
New Feature and Update - Combat System
The combat system has been in need of an update due to numerous playtesting feedback of it being rather grindy and repetitive. The first part of this update is with how the player attacks the enemy.
The new system now works as follows: the player initiates an attack on an enemy by clicking on it, then a Quick Time Bar appears with a pointer sliding side to side. The player must time their click to get the pointer close to the centre of the bar for maximum damage. Landing the pointer on a red section of the bar counts as a miss.
Here is a quick chart comparing the old to the new method of attacking:
Combat System Update
Old
New
Attack Method
Attack happens immediately
Quick-time bar
Damage Dealt
100% of Attack Stat
50% - 150% of Attack Stat, depending on proximity to centre of the bar
Missing an Attack
Random Chance
Landing on red sections of the bar
Another new feature added to the combat system is the ability to bribe the enemy with items in your inventory, avoiding a fight altogether. This adds a new layer of strategy for deciding whenever you want to risk engaging in combat (and lose wagon condition) or give up something in the short term to play it safe.
Different enemies will also prioritise different kinds of goods (e.g. wild animals want food, bandits want valuables etc).
The new system now works as follows: the player initiates an attack on an enemy by clicking on it, then a Quick Time Bar appears with a pointer sliding side to side. The player must time their click to get the pointer close to the centre of the bar for maximum damage. Landing the pointer on a red section of the bar counts as a miss.
Here is a quick chart comparing the old to the new method of attacking:
Combat System Update
|
Old
|
New
|
Attack Method
|
Attack happens immediately
|
Quick-time bar
|
Damage Dealt
|
100% of Attack Stat
|
50% - 150% of Attack Stat, depending on proximity to centre of the bar
|
Missing an Attack
|
Random Chance
|
Landing on red sections of the bar
|
Another new feature added to the combat system is the ability to bribe the enemy with items in your inventory, avoiding a fight altogether. This adds a new layer of strategy for deciding whenever you want to risk engaging in combat (and lose wagon condition) or give up something in the short term to play it safe.
Different enemies will also prioritise different kinds of goods (e.g. wild animals want food, bandits want valuables etc).
New Feature - Convoy System
The old weapon system has now been replaced with the new convoy system. Convoys are mercenaries that merchants hire to protect them for a duration of travel. How convoys work:
- Combat - works very similar to the old weapon system, each convoy has an attack stat boost.
- Hiring - convoys are hired using coins in buildings called Taverns, which can found in certain settlements
- Duration - hired convoys will follow their merchant for a limited duration before leaving
The old weapon system has now been replaced with the new convoy system. Convoys are mercenaries that merchants hire to protect them for a duration of travel. How convoys work:
- Combat - works very similar to the old weapon system, each convoy has an attack stat boost.
- Hiring - convoys are hired using coins in buildings called Taverns, which can found in certain settlements
- Duration - hired convoys will follow their merchant for a limited duration before leaving
Content Updates - New Character Art, Story, Tutorials, Transition Screens
Tons of new content in this new version, including new character art done by the talented Shawn Zhang who recently joined the project as a contract artist. More of her art coming soon!
More story and tutorial updates, including more choices and actions that affect the overall story.
Updated transition screens:
Tons of new content in this new version, including new character art done by the talented Shawn Zhang who recently joined the project as a contract artist. More of her art coming soon!
More story and tutorial updates, including more choices and actions that affect the overall story.
Updated transition screens:
Events - NZGDC18 IndieBiz Showcase
Ten Thousand Coins v0.6.0 was showcased at the 2018 NZGDC IndieBiz showcase. Turnout was great and it was nice to meet other developers and play their games.
Ten Thousand Coins v0.6.0 was showcased at the 2018 NZGDC IndieBiz showcase. Turnout was great and it was nice to meet other developers and play their games.
