Small maps = jewel like - rpg

Paul Cunningham · 2000-10-06T17:35:24

I know that if i was to buy an rpg today the size of the map would by relativly high on my desire list. Hidden behind this desire is the want for interacting with the map and having a broad variety of graphics. But if you sit down to make an rpg you will realise that the application of large maps is no menial task, especially for a small group. So I''m thinking, instead of worrying about having to develop a massive map (cutting down the work load) how about making a small map but having it a lot more interesting than you average rpg map. (easier said than done) Now i''ve got to work out how to do this. Making the npc''s a lot more interesting would be a good start. Having detailed societies will also help. Also since rpg''s are highly story oriented games then this will also have to be a key factor in making up for the lack of map space. I don''t think it''s a bad idea myself but as you people tend to make me realise things that i don''t more often than not, i thought i''d put it to you''s to see what you''s think. "So you're the one that designed that game are you?" *Gulp* "Umm, yeah"

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Started by Paul Cunningham October 03, 2000 10:20 AM

10 comments, last by Paul Cunningham 23 years, 6 months ago

Dak Lozar

122

October 06, 2000 11:55 AM

I just thought of the name of that game by Molyneux! Breach II the publisher was Omnitrend or something like that... It was a small squad based game much like the X-COM stuff. I suppose it had some role playing involved since your goal was to finish the mission and keep your squad in tact

The members could get promoted (I think) etc... It was a fun game.

It even had a level editor too. It was isometric but the engine was wierd from what I can tell. The tiles were not diamond shapped

  /\ /  \/    \\    / \  /  \/

they were shaped like this

I---/    /II  /    / I I /    /  II/    /---I

Later,

Dave "Dak Lozar"Loeser

Dave Dak Lozar Loeser
"Software Engineering is a race between the programmers, trying to make bigger and better fool-proof software, and the universe trying to make bigger fools. So far the Universe in winning."--anonymous

SeanHowe

142

October 06, 2000 05:35 PM

If you want to see an example of small maps but big gameplay, check out Kings Quest 6. Albeit an adventure game as opposed to an RPG, it is still the perfect example of making giant worlds out of small maps. I can''t think of a part of it you didn''t have to revisit and do something different in at least 5 times. It was incredible. If you haven''t played it, check it out.

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