Well, I'm putting the finishing touches on th...

September 21, 2003 by Adam in NWN1

Well, I'm putting the finishing touches on the Creatures game "quest". I created a trophy this morning so that the player could win something of value to them. I just need to do a bit more scripting and then it's mostly an issue of playtesting and balance.

I also thought out how I'm going to handle the arena after long thought yesterday. The general premise is that I wanted something vaguely like a cockfight where you could pit animals against each other for sport (it's in the bad part of town). I think I have a plan that should keep the players motivated and interested, however. The detailed plan is:

• Players can purchase one of several creatures, from the lowly chicken to the almost mythical pseudodragon. The more powerful the creature, the more they cost.
• Once purchased, your animal can be sent to do battle for you in the arena, competing against a range of opponents. The player can select the difficulty of the opponent, with harder ones bringing in greater reward.
• If the animal is victorious, it gains experience. If enough experience is gained, it can gain one or more levels.
• Your creature can be sold at any time and a new one can be purchased.
• To extend the benefit outside the arena, your animal can be summoned via a magic item to aid you for a short time. All the skills they've learned in the arena come into play, you might find them a formidable ally.