The First Layer, In-depth Options

[Kaust]

I figured it was time to try and get a little substance behind this project beyond our somewhat vague musings. So here we'll discuss in-depth the first layer and hopefully get a few maps, etc. on the go.
So a little refresher on the first layer;
-its an mmo, its undecided what genre but I think sword and sorcery is the general consideration.
-its the most explicit example of 'game-within-a-game' and should reflect that: its not bound by the conventions of reality, and the characters are aware of this.
-we need to decide on a specific engine; I advocated VX and VXA for layers one and two for their similarity in graphics, enforcing the whole ga(game)me motif but I'm easy like Lionel Richie. All I ask if you want to change this is provide a reason other than you simply want it that way.

So discuss away on anything you would like to see included; but try to keep it in line with the plot discussed here http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/index....=56326&st=0

[MEands]

I really like all these ideas, but let me just offer a couple critiques on them

[Show/Hide] Dialogue Boxes

I do like the idea of having a more mmo type text system, the only thing is we need to make sure it isn't too obvious that it's a game.
If we do it right it could just seem like an interesting gimmick.
I was thinking we could do something along the lines of Runescape (probably a bad example, i dont play many mmo's), but like, every action is displayed on a list, and when another thing happens then it will be added to the text list, something like this.

_______________________
Swordsman: Hey I need some help here! (Your teammate would say with low health)
Bat used Poisin Fang
Swordsman attacked Bat
Wizard opened treasure chest.
Cleric: Where did you go?
_______________________

Something that kinda looks like an mmo maybe?
We just need to make sure it doesn't look like an mmo immitation. It has to seem somewhat real.

[Show/Hide] Group Puzzles

I do like this idea, the only thing is I wonder if we're implementing group puzzles a little too soon.
The way I think of it, as we go up in layers we somewhat go up in intelligence as well.
Like, the game characters are not even real, they're just computers.
Once we get to layer 2 they're more intelligent, because of their programming
Layer 3 has the very intelligent ones who programmed the game themselves.

I just think that the higher in intelligence we get the more difficult of puzzles we should do. idk if group puzzles will be too complex too soon in this game.

EDIT: As for layers, if we can't decide on anything for a specific reason, we might as well use vxa, the new system will attract more users I feel.

This post has been edited by MEands: May 15 2012, 03:21 PM