"!" - Game Modding and Development Kit(A Work Nearly Done)

'08-'10

Asset Browser

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● WoW inspired side-scrolling action RPG game modding and development environment

● Built in Flash using Adobe Air● Opens to a base project canvas that manages multiple game

editing windows● Asset Browser previews all game assets and launches

editors

Level Editor

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● Photoshop style editing mode● Import any number of layers to place objects● Adjust scroll speed of layers independently for parallax

scrolling● Create custom weather conditions with a percent chance of

occurring● Click and drag to scroll zone and place objects, characters,

spawn points, spawn conditions, etc● Minimap supports placement and manipulation of objects as

well

Color Picker

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● Assign each layer unique graphics and color tinting● Assign key-framed time of day tinting changes based on a

24 hour clock that automatically interpolates color values

Quest Editor

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● Supports creation of multiple quest types - collect, kill, escort, object initiated, chained, etc

● Establish requirements for access, rewards, items needed for completion, and more

● Define relationships to other quests● Create quest text for introduction, objectives, progress,

completion

Item Editor

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● Create items associated with quests and random drops● Set descriptive "flavor text"● Assign quality, type, subtype, level requirements, cost,

bonuses, ability cost/effects

Ability Setting

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● Set item abilities such as type, whether item effects stack, stack limits, duration

● Link associated graphics● Create descriptive text summarizing abilities for player

Requirements Setting

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● Establish hierarchies of requirements that must be met prior to items and quests becoming available

Character Editor

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● Create custom characters● Choose attributes and behaviors based on pre-defined

templates or create your own● Establish identity markers (faction, profession, race, class,

and anything else you want)● Attach pre-set animations or create your own● Create character tinting effects based on state● Determine default equipped gear● Author chat dialogs● Define complex sets of behaviors● Set loot tables● Decide if character is a quest giver, and which quests are

available if so● Preview the settings

Projectile Editor

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● Choose from a seed particle list to build more complex projectile effects

● Set properties for projectiles (name, duration, damage, trail effects, movement patterns, etc)

● Preview the settings

Particle Effects Editor

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● Choose from a seed particle list to build more complex particle effects

● Associate these effects to projectiles or other items and conditions

● Set properties for particles (whether static or dynamic, behavior, appearance, amount, duration, etc)

● Link custom made sounds to particle effects● Preview the settings

Animation Editor

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● Browse and link a series of image frames to custom character animations

● Associate animations with behavior states (idle, jump, attack, stun, death, cast, etc)

● Define which frames get used● Set bounding boxes to establish impact areas● Preview the settings

Character Action Editor

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● Define specific actions to use to control custom NPC behaviors

● Tie actions to custom animations and specify primary and secondary use types

● Adjust interaction settings and effects● Specify movement speed and angle, whether action is

interruptible, sounds, and particle effects● Set impact effects including damage multipliers, range,

force, angle, and special effects

Character Behavior Editor - Flow View

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● Create complex NPC behaviors and scripted events● View behaviors in "Flow" mode (diagram) or "Full" mode

(code)● Define custom states for NPCs to switch to based on action

conditions

Character Behavior Editor - Full View

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● Set NPC faction based on specific states● Set NPC auras (ground color upon selection) independant of

faction● Link a variety of predefined conditions to code blocks● Easy enough for non-programmers to use

Character Dialog Editor

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● Define complex NPC and player dialog trees● Trigger dialogs based on custom state lists● Allows NPCs to "make" player character speak/respond● Establish percent likelihood of dialog to occur

Character Quest Handling Editor

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● Determine which quests get handled by particular NPCs● Define whether NPC gives and/or finishes a specific quest,

and/or serves as a progress checker● Create custom greetings for quest-handling NPCs

Character Equipment Editor

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● Link items to characters● Create custom abilities for characters (similar to the WoW

spellbook)● View the combined stats of characters as equipped

Player Editor

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● Define characters to use as main player character (up to 4)● Create custom identity markers that can be tag-referenced

to display in quest text to create a personalized feel● Define a special login animation for playable characters to

display on startup● Link unique background graphics and icons to playable

character login screen● Select unique starting for each playable character● Set custom player capabilities such as run, jump, and attack

and dodge velocity/angle

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