Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Magic Editor
Mystic dream features quite a hefty magic and ability system. I wanted an easy way to create powers and abilities not only for myself but for the players as well. My magic editor does exactly this. Using a simple interface and a point and click control system users can manipulate objects to build the desired effect they want painting each object with its own unique animation sequence and applying sounds. The editor also allows users to add and modify the effects of a spell. A list of different types of effects is loaded and users simply click the ones they want. The effects are then added to a list so they can be tweaked and manipulated to the users desire. Powers can then be exported into a special magic file that is read in and understood by the game engine. This editor offers great power and speed to any user it is proving to be a valuable asset to myself even though I'm still perfecting its design.
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So say someone was really quite talented... Could they make a spell that brings out a poll dancing woman which revives their parties health?
You should be careful that they don't abuse and break the system, though. Some spell combinations can be real killers and if the player finds out about them, your game suddenly becomes a piece of cake.
Yes if you were familiar with the system you could do that. I am aware of people who will make super powered stuff and I have put systems in place to prevent abuse. I am desiging a point based system where each power will have a budget to spend on effects some will cost more than others. So user created spells will not be over powered i will of course have access to everything so I can create some more unique and special abilities.
Good thinking.
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