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I talk to myself a lot. Decided to start recording these conversations. If you enjoy random ramblings then I guess this could be a Pod for you. theunemploymentdesk.substack.com
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Crafting Showcase (opens the original)
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Crafting is something that I feel most games should have. However, I wanted to add more flair to mine by introducing prefixes and suffixes. For those who have played games like Diablo 2 and Path of Exile, you should be familiar with these. Crafting a piece of gear has a chance to roll additional stats, with their base stats (usually just attack or defense) remaining unchanged. This system is very flexible. I’ve also changed the concept of getting “loot” in this game to a similar system, creating
True Active Time Battle (TATB) Showcase (opens the original)
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I thoroughly enjoyed building code for this battle system. True Active Time Battle is exactly what it sounds like. It’s faster, brutal, and gives you little time to react. It relies heavily on your knowledge of your characters, which builds work in each situation, but most importantly, taking advantage of the Swap mechanic in combat. This game is best played using TATB, but ATB is still an option for a more traditional flow. Why I Rebuilt My Battle System Around True Active Time What happens whe
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