Initial planning for chapter three
Added 2022-05-27 10:42:26 +0000 UTCHey everyone, I have some more chapter three concept and planning stuff. I'm sharing with goblin tier+ so feel free to leave feedback and suggestions.
I have a basic idea of what I want to happen in chapter 3 but a lot of details still need to be worked out. So far I'm planning for three main areas that will be along a coastal area and inside volcanic caves.
The main monster group is going to be some kind of dragon type and hero will gain the dragonform. I would also like to have an additional monsterform available by this point in the game, either from a side quest or as a part of chapter 3's mission.
The dragonform would specialize in breath attacks, like fire breath, lightning breath, etc. which would do elemental damage to enemies.
Dragonform prototyping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GypUCdEvd_4
At this time I'm undecided about adding wings to this form. One thing to consider is whether they will get in the way of any (or every) animation that exists and will exist in the game and the work involved in updating every animation. So it's not an easy thing. One option is that the wings can grow/disappear on command which can explain away the option that are not always visible.
True flying would probably not make it into the game because of the way the levels are built but maybe a double jump/gliding ability would be more feasible.
I'll need to figure out a way to differentiate dragon folk from the goblins and we probably won't jump straight into them at the start of the chapter. Ch2 added around 4 new monster types (mantrap, direwolf, goblin, faerie) so I want to aim for a similar variety for ch3. There could be a new slime/tentacle based monster, or a new werebeast somewhere in the mix.
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I think somebody else suggested a clam monster so it's something I'll consider. There should probably be some kind of sea based monster near the coast. I was thinking about a mud man (and slime man) type of monster, a golem or an elemental. Elemental is probably closer thematically to what ch3 should be about, raw elemental powers of nature. The catboy is meant to be a fisherman. I don't know if fisherman jocks are a thing but I don't see why not. Colton should get fleshed out in ch3, it is his turn. From the beginning he was meant to be the hardest one to have sex with because he's like the leader of the buddies. I'll have to figure out some challenge for the player to do. Thanks for the suggestions!
Monster Souls
2022-05-29 12:09:04 +0000 UTCThat port town seems beautiful, I like the idea of a rocky cliffside area that is sometimes ravaged by storms, maybe the dragons show up with that? I really like the idea of a bonus form from a side quest. You mentioned having the wings grow or disappear on command, and that might be the best way to go about it. It doesn't look that odd when Meta Knight does it. Maybe you could add some sort of beach, clam style tentacle monster with a big tongue or something. The catboys could maybe have a jock group in speedos to fit with the swimming vibe? Or some rock men inside the volcanic area. Also, I'd love to see some stuff with Buddy 1/Colton. Keep up the awesome work! Thanks for sharing progress with us, this chapter looks awesome already.
Mann-Nova
2022-05-28 15:03:37 +0000 UTCDid I just spot a catboy? :3
Orly
2022-05-27 14:19:02 +0000 UTC
