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HP tracking debunked

Jul 3

Posted by snowdrop in General, ORC | 12 Comments

Yesternight what has always been apparent struck me: There are really not so many ways to keep track of how many HP:s a creature has in a CCG. After having an uneasy feeling for several months now about the subject, but never really wanting to accept it, I have somehow managed to distance myself from confronting the topic. Not any more.

I’ve come to a conclusion for the rule set I’m currently working on, and I’m fairly confident it’s a global design issue that is in direct relation to how the attack system works/is resolved in a CCG. But before we look at the resolution, let’s have a quick recap of what we’re looking at here:

  • In most combat orientated CCG:s creature have a number that equals thier HP/Life.
  • If they do, that number is usually greater than 0.
  • In most good CCG:s, that number is easy to keep track of and is between 0 to 10, in contrast to 3459.
  • This is where we now continue: How should one keep track of a creature’s HP in a CCG where that variable changes often on each individual creature?

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meanwhile in the batcave…

Jun 20

Posted by snowdrop in General | 5 Comments

  • Yes, figure that: I haven’t been slumbering. On the contrary, a lot of work has been put down on getting our brand new wiki going, and a lot of work is still needed before we make it official-official and add it as a link on this sites main menu. I’m filling it as I get time & wisdom. Feel free to use it as long as you’re registered.
  • First day of my vacation today. Hopefully the free time I’ll get this summer can be well deposited into WTactics. :)
  • toeholds has shown interest in contributing to WTactics, begun work on an art piece, is also involved in BfW Campaign-work & has mapped out some suggestions for new WT faction logos.
  • This site has had it’s heart updated to 3.oo. Theme will follow later on, but these changes are likely not noticeable to most users.
  • It was 4 weeks ago the photo developers told me that their machine will be fixed in max 3 weeks. I still haven’t seen a trace of the test print cards and yesterday I wrote them an e-mail. I’m an extremely patient person, but wouldn’t want to be forgotten as a reward for my virtue ;)
  • Have given a test assignment to an additional new artist – we’ll see how it all plays out.

Time, oh time…
Creating a CCG takes a ton of work. Doing it han-solo style as I am doesn’t help and it seems the ton even multiplies since I’m doing everything except for raster card art myself. I’ve also begun to measure how much time I’ve spent on the project and how it’s distributed by using Project Hamster, a superb & nifty gnome-utility for us pingo lovers as seen on my noble laptop to the righ, where almost all the WT dev is done.

Just this far in in June I’ve put down at least 38 h of work on the project, which is 1,8h/day. Given the fact I have also carried out my normal life & job at the same time I’m satisfied. That said, I think I’ll spike the charts now in June & July since it’s vacation now.

Problem is that this still is very slow progress and a lot of work lies ahead of me.. if you are interested in helping out & joining the dev team please contact me already. :)

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