Hey guys, a couple of days ago I decided to start posting about this game I've been working on. A few weeks ago I had the idea for it, and then put something together really fast in Java as a concept.
What my game is, is a quick and fast-paced strategy game that is designed to be played in short sessions. A map is randomly generated and populated with trees and mountains (which give you resources), and a bandit camp is also placed as well. You start by placing your base and are able to build a variety of buildings with different effects.
Gameplay:At the moment, the game is fairly simple. I am currently trying to refine the game mechanics to make it more fun. In its current state, you can build a few buildings including lumber mills, mines, towers, walls and gates. Periodically, the bandits attack anything they can reach, with increasing strength. To defend, you may build walls and towers around your base. The catch is, you must build within the city limits (defined by your walls). For example, when you start you can build anywhere, but if you build a wall around your base, you must build within it. This can be bypassed by building a gate, which acts like a wall, except is substantially weaker.
Gameplay is the thing I am working on the most at the moment. Any suggestions would help!
Graphics:I currently have very simple graphics I drew myself. They aren't all very good, and I am going to redo some to make them look nicer (and so that they at least mildly look like what they are suppose to represent).
My interface is also pretty simple, with a timer in the top-left corner, resources in the top-right, and building details in the bottom panel.
Plans:My plans are:
- Add a lot more buildings with varying effects.
- Greatly improve the game mechanics.
- Make a second version of the game engine. (I sort of did the first version as I went, without proper planning, and I now realize there are a lot of methods I could have abstracted, as well as things I sort of kludged together so it ran for tests.)
- Update the graphics and interface.
Screenshots and updates at:deathbyvoid.tumblr.comSuggestions and feedback are always welcome!
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