Features

Shoot

User Story:

As the player, I want to select the "Shoot" option so that I can take aim at the enemy.

Input(s):

• Spacebar

Notes:

• This will just be an option present at the start of combat. The other option is 'Skill'.

• After player selects 'Shoot' they'll transition to 'Aim'.

Change Reticle Size

User Story:

As the player, I want to change the reticle size so that I can land a more accurate hit and break the enemy's armor or deal bonus damage.

Input(s):

• Arrow Keys

  • Up

  • Down

• Spacebar

Notes:

• 3 size options

  • Large (default)

  • Medium

  • Small

• Consumes focus (except large)

• Player can return to this screen from aiming if they wish to change their mind

Aim

User Story:

As the player, I want to aim so that I can fire at enemies in select spots.

Input(s):

• Arrow Keys

  • Up

  • Down

  • Left

  • Right

Notes:

• The reticle defines a general area where the projectile could hit (spicy rng).

Fire

User Story:

As the player, I want to fire a projectile so that I can deal damage or break an enemy's armor.

Input(s):

• Spacebar

Notes:

• Damage to the enemy is modified by the armor level hit (see "Armor Types").

Enemy's Turn

• See 'Enemy Variations' for details.

Combat Resolution (TBD)

• Will be how the player's character progresses.

• I don't want to an xp / leveling system.

• I would want to go for an equipment / new skill system.

Focus

• Starts combat at full. 

• Depending on the chosen size of the reticle used, more focus will be expended.

  • Small reticle consumes a lot of focus.

  • Medium reticle consumes some focus.

  • Large reticle (default) consumes no focus.

•  Focus will not regenerate throughout combat.

Armor Types

Normal (x1.0)

• Does not modify damage taken/dealt.

Weak (x2.0)

• Applies a x2.0 modifier to damage taken/dealt.

Strong (x0.5)

• Applies a x0.5 modifier to damage taken / dealt.

Enemy Variations

Lesser Dragon

• Deals Damage

• Takes Damage

• Weak-Normal-Strong Armor Distribution???