Separating Concerns
A decoupled the decision of what tiles to spawn, and actually spawning them, in the area object. This allows the map to treat each tile separately, running its own reveal […]
2015
Grindin’ out that code
More cleanup of variable names and other minor stuff. Wish I could write it perfectly the first time. Introduced a new creature stat, vision, which allows them to see hidden […]
Game engine structure taking shape
Introduced a basic, weighted spawn system for various portal types in the plot. Inns, shops, caves, and stairs will now spawn following a certain set of rules. These rules will […]
The minotaur seeks your flesh!
Was sick and/or busy for a while. The maze now picks some minimally-distant starting points for the entrance, some treaure, and a new beast, the minotaur. A* pathing has been […]
Feeling tired? Get some rest at the inn.
Added a new vendor, the inn. Currently empty, it appears next to the shop about 5 tiles out from center. It features a bedroom with a bed and two storage tiles. […]
Land Push Ho!
Maximum heft is now 10, effectively capping the cost of land push at 10. If the difference in enriched uranium fired on each side of local combat is 10 or […]
Some refactoring, many new items
Refactored attacks with a more elegant structure, in the process fixing bugs where a) victims would die before being pushed back, and b) NPCs could take cleave damage. Cut the […]
Items Galore
Added a new category of items, currently called accessories. These include the helm, boots, ring, glasses, snorkel, bottle, pan, and towel. Not all have functionality attached yet, but here are […]
Thy Steed Awaits
If a player’s steed is hit by a feared creature, the beast will make an attempt to flee on the player’s next turn. This will use up the player’s move. […]
Let’s go to the mall!
Been working on new map and plan classes for shops, powering the logic that will make wares available to the needy adventurer. Shops spawn three for-sale items, initially. Items in the […]