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« on: August 08, 2011, 04:39:15 AM »
This is still very much in a "development phase" (as in, no prototype or alpha). To shorten this, I'll simply post my game design document. It's still very much in the rough phases and will have many mistakes.
Touhou FPS
==========
Mechanics
---------
Basically, I want to combine aspects of the fighting series, with that
of the schmups into a FPS experience
Strong "bullet" - Main Fire
Weak "bullet" - Alt. Fire
*both allowing to be charged up if held
Melee - Special Key/Bind
Special ability - Special Key/Bind
Spell Card - Item
Flying/Boosting - Special Key/Bind
Issues
------
Special Ability
- Determining whether or not if Special ability doesn't fall into the
same area as Spell Card.
Flying/Boosting
- Using the mechanics from the fighting series and the "cyborg" from
Ghouls Vs. Humans.
Defense/Blocking
- An idea in the making. Right now, can't think of a proper way to
implement it in.
Graze
- Similar to the fighting games, happens when using "Fly/Boost"
Death
- Either a faint/fall animation like those of the fighting games, or
the schumps way of exploding into many P blocks (to possibly be
collected by other players)
- Normal death could be the faint/fall while the "gib" could be the
exploding into P blocks
Voices
- In keeping with tradition of Touhou games not having voices, it would
be wise to do the same. However, that doesn't mean I'm against having
voices. Just means more work though.
Crouching
- If allowed, means more sprites need to be worked on. Also means maps
need to be made with possible no crouching areas (if not allowed) to
not break the game.
Mouse and Keyboard Controls
- I don't use a mouse and keyboard for fps's on my computer. I use a
gamepad (360 controller). I need someone to help me adjust controls
and to see if this possible with this setup.
My 360 gamepad example setup:
Pickups
- For the most part, the spell cards that all the characters could use
in the fighting series I feel should be a picked up item. Health items
might draw out battles too much or make it seem too unfair
Passive Abilities
- Abilities the character has from the beginning. An example would be
Notori being able to breath underwater or Moukou not taking any fire
damage
- An idea of making it a list and choosing one similar to perks
in CoD...
Lunatic Mode
- A mode where one shot instantly kills/"gibs" the player similar to
the schump series. Number of lives depends on how long one wishes to
keep the game going. I would feel no more than 5 at the max.
Melee
- I want the melee to be able to be done even while "charging" up the
bullet attacks. This is similar to Duke Nukem 3D in how you could shoot
your gun and attack with your foot.
Playable Characters
- Well, since I'd like to use the sprites of the fighting series, those
will mainly be what characters are available. However, that doesn't
dismiss others as long as they are portrayed in the same style.
Costumes
- Not dismissing it, but will require extra sprite work in order to do
it.
Resources
---------
Basically using sprites, sounds, etc from the official entries with much
customizing to achieve a similar look. However, that doesn't mean it will
solve all of the issues.
Sprites
- Characters
- Edited versions of the fighting series to create a 3D view of said
character
- Spells and Effects
- Same as characters
- Sounds
- Any official Touhou entry
- Music
- Any official Touhou soundtrack
- Remixes
- would like the remixes to be edited so that when looped sound like
they fit than just that "repeating" effect
Story
-----
- Still in development...
Voice Acting
------------
If I do decide to do voice acting, it will basically follow these
guidelines
Playable Characters
- Taunt(s)
- Searching/Landing from a height
- Being Hit
- Death yell/scream
Announcer
- Ultimately depends what game modes will properly fit this mod
Help Wanted/Needed:
Spriters:
Need any that are willing to edit/create based upon the style of the fighting game series. As for the first person perspectives, I need many spriters there.
Coders, Mappers, Etc.
Basically anyone who has ever worked on DOOM (or related games using said engine) would really help me out in this project.
Keyboard and Mouse Control Scheme:
Anyone who plays similar FPS's using said control scheme set me up an image of how it would work on such please (if you desire so)
If you are wanting to help, please PM me or ask for my e-mail so we can discuss more on what you want to help.
Granted this is quite long, I want to apologize if I come off rude and apologize for the mess of a document XD. I await to see what will be said. I also understand ColdxFusion created a Touhou mod, granted I haven't played it, I apologize if any of my ideas "rip off" his ideas.
Touhou FPS
==========
Mechanics
---------
Basically, I want to combine aspects of the fighting series, with that
of the schmups into a FPS experience
Strong "bullet" - Main Fire
Weak "bullet" - Alt. Fire
*both allowing to be charged up if held
Melee - Special Key/Bind
Special ability - Special Key/Bind
Spell Card - Item
Flying/Boosting - Special Key/Bind
Issues
------
Special Ability
- Determining whether or not if Special ability doesn't fall into the
same area as Spell Card.
Flying/Boosting
- Using the mechanics from the fighting series and the "cyborg" from
Ghouls Vs. Humans.
Defense/Blocking
- An idea in the making. Right now, can't think of a proper way to
implement it in.
Graze
- Similar to the fighting games, happens when using "Fly/Boost"
Death
- Either a faint/fall animation like those of the fighting games, or
the schumps way of exploding into many P blocks (to possibly be
collected by other players)
- Normal death could be the faint/fall while the "gib" could be the
exploding into P blocks
Voices
- In keeping with tradition of Touhou games not having voices, it would
be wise to do the same. However, that doesn't mean I'm against having
voices. Just means more work though.
Crouching
- If allowed, means more sprites need to be worked on. Also means maps
need to be made with possible no crouching areas (if not allowed) to
not break the game.
Mouse and Keyboard Controls
- I don't use a mouse and keyboard for fps's on my computer. I use a
gamepad (360 controller). I need someone to help me adjust controls
and to see if this possible with this setup.
My 360 gamepad example setup:
Pickups
- For the most part, the spell cards that all the characters could use
in the fighting series I feel should be a picked up item. Health items
might draw out battles too much or make it seem too unfair
Passive Abilities
- Abilities the character has from the beginning. An example would be
Notori being able to breath underwater or Moukou not taking any fire
damage
- An idea of making it a list and choosing one similar to perks
in CoD...
Lunatic Mode
- A mode where one shot instantly kills/"gibs" the player similar to
the schump series. Number of lives depends on how long one wishes to
keep the game going. I would feel no more than 5 at the max.
Melee
- I want the melee to be able to be done even while "charging" up the
bullet attacks. This is similar to Duke Nukem 3D in how you could shoot
your gun and attack with your foot.
Playable Characters
- Well, since I'd like to use the sprites of the fighting series, those
will mainly be what characters are available. However, that doesn't
dismiss others as long as they are portrayed in the same style.
Costumes
- Not dismissing it, but will require extra sprite work in order to do
it.
Resources
---------
Basically using sprites, sounds, etc from the official entries with much
customizing to achieve a similar look. However, that doesn't mean it will
solve all of the issues.
Sprites
- Characters
- Edited versions of the fighting series to create a 3D view of said
character
- Spells and Effects
- Same as characters
- Sounds
- Any official Touhou entry
- Music
- Any official Touhou soundtrack
- Remixes
- would like the remixes to be edited so that when looped sound like
they fit than just that "repeating" effect
Story
-----
- Still in development...
Voice Acting
------------
If I do decide to do voice acting, it will basically follow these
guidelines
Playable Characters
- Taunt(s)
- Searching/Landing from a height
- Being Hit
- Death yell/scream
Announcer
- Ultimately depends what game modes will properly fit this mod
Help Wanted/Needed:
Spriters:
Need any that are willing to edit/create based upon the style of the fighting game series. As for the first person perspectives, I need many spriters there.
Coders, Mappers, Etc.
Basically anyone who has ever worked on DOOM (or related games using said engine) would really help me out in this project.
Keyboard and Mouse Control Scheme:
Anyone who plays similar FPS's using said control scheme set me up an image of how it would work on such please (if you desire so)
If you are wanting to help, please PM me or ask for my e-mail so we can discuss more on what you want to help.
Granted this is quite long, I want to apologize if I come off rude and apologize for the mess of a document XD. I await to see what will be said. I also understand ColdxFusion created a Touhou mod, granted I haven't played it, I apologize if any of my ideas "rip off" his ideas.