The 7DRL prototype was entirely based on ranged weapons. While some special weapons had very short ranges, like the Mining Laser and Plasma Cutter, true melee combat was missing since there was no mechanic for it. Now you can go at it with gauntlets, hammers, swords, chainsaws, and more! Mechanics With melee combat implemented, Cogmind […]
One of the design choices for the 7DRL prototype meant to keep it simple and very focused on robots was the complete absence of anything in the environment besides parts and robots. The only other interactive element of your surroundings were doors, and even those would slide open automatically when you neared them. Cogmind is […]
One thing you don’t see in a lot of traditional grid-based roguelikes is multi-tile units. Most such games are designed on the “one space, one entity” principle (though X@COM has had multi-tile units for a couple years). This makes things simpler from both a tactical and implementation perspective, but somewhat reduces realism when your fighter […]
If a game has more than one player, there will always be more than one play style and set of needs. In game development it’s generally good practice to make features customizable if possible [without breaking or ruining something], and to add optional features that aid usability for those that need or want them. I […]
Most of the post-7DRL weeks of development were spent improving usability rather than tweaking the gameplay itself (which was already pretty solid). Usability, as well as availability and presentation of information, are vital to ensuring the best user experience after all (duh). There is still plenty of room for improvement, though, and much of it […]
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