Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

[RPG Learner]

Basically i was inspired by playing the demo RMXP game Astyllan War of Deceit. that i noticed the detail of the game project and though it was a good idea to separete some things.


So basically i did a little separation for a game demo i have'nt worked on in a while.


I'll show you a few examples.

=Elemental ATK/DEF/Support= (Mother Nature)
Fire
Ice
Lightning
Water
Earth
Wind

=Religious Powers=
Holy
Evil
Light
Darkness

=Inner Energy= (I'm sure someone could think up of a better name)
Mind
Negative
Chaos
Positive

=Spacial Energy=
Universe
Explosion
Vaccum

=Forbidden Magic=
Miracle
Demonic

=Material Ability=
Wood
Metal


Basically i'm wondering in your opinion if this is a good idea to sepearte many elements into several main stages.

And also what else could fit in this catergory.

[DYRE]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

If there's a reason for the separation, then why not?

[RPG Learner]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

There is. since it's tiring to see 8 main elements in the game. so i though i'd add more but separate them into types of powers.

[RPG Advocate]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

From a design standpoint (and especially an amateur design standpoint), it's probably not a good idea. Most commercial games only have a few elements because there are only going to be so many skills and items that use them. Having too many elements also dilutes the effect of elemental protection items and elemental weaknesses.

[CrapFactory]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

Limit your elements. This isn't Pokemon. However if your game fits well with lots of elements then by all means do so. It's all up to you and I have no idea what your game is all about.

I'll give my opinion in a general sense. I don't know how they'd fit with your game.

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=Elemental ATK/DEF/Support= (Mother Nature)
Fire
Ice
Lightning
Water
Earth
Wind
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These ones are good.

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=Religious Powers=
Holy
Evil
Light
Darkness
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I'd limit these to two. Holy and Light might as well be the same. Same with Evil and Darkness.

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=Inner Energy= (I'm sure someone could think up of a better name)
Mind
Negative
Chaos
Positive
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Not sure about this tree. Theoretically you might be able to combine them all or get rid of them all or even put more in.

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=Spacial Energy=
Universe
Explosion
Vaccum
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Another tree I'm not sure of. Seems to me that these could be placed somewhere else. Explosion doesn't seem like an element and might just fit under "other" or "fire". Idunno.

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=Forbidden Magic=
Miracle
Demonic
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Why would Miracles be forbidden? lol
Anyways these two can fit other places. Though I like when Demonic is in.

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=Material Ability=
Wood
Metal
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Unlike Pokemon I'd consider Metal to just be a physical attack that doesn't need to be another Element. Wood too. However that doesn't mean that Wood can't be weak to fire.


Lots of these things don't have to be considered elements. I think that might be a bit strong. However they could still have weaknesses and resistances or whatever.

But once again Idunno. If you don't a game that is more based off elements then the basic elements you have could easily be enough. If it's based off holy and dark you might expand that section. It matters on the game. Just try not to overcomplicate it.

[RPG Learner]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

Alright besides i wanted my first game to use elements from different families.

Same with weapon types and anti monster.

The reason i put miracle as forbidden cause some of the magic spells in that catergory involve Auto Resurrection, full cure spells, and some magic attacks that are very damaging. and i will put an reason why in this game.

But should i also make a caterogory for miracle as the ultimate magic that no human can use unless he understands nature and life.

But i'm willing for suggestions to make it better.

[RPG Learner]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

Oh i also added a new table

=Weapon Types=
Hit
Slash
Pierce
Chop
Smash
Blunt
Impale
Lash
Stab
Shot

Hmm i think this covers most of the weapons types.

But some researching to find some more weapons and armor that has'nt been used in many RPG's.

[DYRE]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

Smash and blunt are about the same, don't you think. Same goes for impale, pierce, and stab.

EDIT: 400th Post!

[RPG Learner]

Re: Hmm Elemental Ideas Separation

Hm alright i'll take some out. do you have any better ideas on weapon types?

Hit -> Fist Attacks,
Slash -> Swords,
Pierce -> Rapiers, Lance, Crossbow, Laser Gun, Machinegun
Chop -> Axes
Smash -> Maces
Blunt -> Staff, Rod, Club
Impale -> Pike
Lash -> Whip
Stab -> Dagger
Shot -> Bows, Handguns,