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Runestrike
(soon to be in beta)
Backstory
Centuries ago, the kingdom of Eragard was a peaceful place to inhabit. Back then, magic and sorcery was in its youth and few knew of its potency. As the years passed, users of this magic grew in their power and began sharing their knowledge with those around them. Some time after, the Sanctum was born. Originally created under noble intentions, the Sanctum was an organization that anyone could join to learn and develop their magic abilities.(soon to be in beta)
Backstory
Unfortunately, with great power comes great corruption. Greed and power began to spread through the authorities of the Sanctum and they started using their magic for personal gain at the expense of others. Over decades, the Sanctum gradually utilized their abilities to control the kingdom of Eragard and to oppress its citizens. In retaliation, the Brotherhood was formed.
Composed of the yet uncorrupted leaders within the Sanctum, the Brotherhood fought back against the Sanctum and attempted to turn them from their dark ways but to no avail. The Brotherhood was driven from the kingdom and banished. In the following years, the Brotherhood recruited members from all over and trained them in magic for the purpose of overthrowing the Sanctum.
Thus began the War of the Sanctum, the era in which Runestrike takes place.
Information
Map Genre: Altered Hero Arena
Map Creator: carbonduck
Map Version: Soon to be in Beta
Map Forums: http://runestrike.freecp.net/
Preface
I'll start by saying that Runestrike is not complete yet. However, it will enter Beta stage within the next week. I'm posting this thread to help gain some exposure and possibly find some beta testers for the map. Feedback and suggestions are appreciated.Map Genre: Altered Hero Arena
Map Creator: carbonduck
Map Version: Soon to be in Beta
Map Forums: http://runestrike.freecp.net/
Preface
Runestrike is a map that I've been developing since Winter 2007. Back then it had a different name and a lot of things were different. I've put a lot of effort into this map so when you give criticism, please put some thought into it. All I ask is that criticism be constructive and productive, even if it's negative!
Overview
Runestrike is a 5v5 team-based game where every player selects a hero at the start and aims to achieve his team's objectives. In its most basic form, I guess it could be considered a branch off of the Hero Arena genre even though there's a lot more depth to it than simply being a Hero Arena.Runestrike has been completely designed from the ground up around team-based play and metagame strategy, although individual skill is important too. The game will be the most fun with a full house (10 players) but 4v4s and 3v3s and 2v2s have their place as well.
Features
- Team Play. 5v5 team-based gameplay that revolves around teamwork, strategy and metagame.
- The Brotherhood vs. the Sanctum. Read the backstory for more information.
- Round-based gameplay. The default number of rounds per game is 15 but that value can be changed by the host at game start. The default round time is 3:00 minutes but this value can be changed as well. Rarely is a round played for the full duration.
- Multiple "maps" to play on. At the start of the game, the host will choose which "map" to play on. For clarification, a "map" is just a specific terrain arena where the players play. There are multiple terrain arenas in Runestrike.
- The Brotherhood's goal is to take the Rune of Destruction ("bomb") and plant it at one of the Sanctum outposts ("bombsite") located in the map. There are 2 Sanctum outposts per map.
- The Sanctum's goal is to prevent the Brotherhood from planting the Rune. If they plant, the Sanctum must defuse it before it explodes.
- Dozens of heroes. As of now, there are 16 unique heroes to choose from, each with their own unique combination of skills and roles. There are more heroes planned for the near future.
- Simple item system. In Runestrike, when you die, you drop your items. At the end of the round, all items on the ground are cleared. Of course, you can pick up items the that your enemies drop. Because of this, every item is relatively cheap and has been designed to be influential but not game-breaking. You can only have 1 weapon and 1 armor.
- Intricate gold system. The gold system in Runestrike is more than just killing enemy heroes and creeps and winning their bounty. While simple, the gold system is intricate and has been designed for maximum effect on the metagame.
- There is more but I can't explain it all in one post...
Sample Items
To illustrate the idea of the simple item system, here are some of the available items. Hopefully it will better portray the idea behind items being influential but not overpowering. Keep in mind that you can only have 1 weapon, 1 armor and any number of items.Note: This is NOT a list of every item in the game. It's only a few.
Weapons
Dagger
+6 attack damage
Wand
+25% mana regen
Armor
Boots
+20 move speed
Amulet
+3 all stats
Items
Unstable Solution
Throws a solution at a target location, dealing 50 damage in an AoE.
Healing Vial
Restores 100 health over 10 seconds. Dispels on damage.
Screenshots
SS1: The map loading screen. Nothing revolutionary. Dagger
+6 attack damage
Wand
+25% mana regen
Armor
Boots
+20 move speed
Amulet
+3 all stats
Items
Unstable Solution
Throws a solution at a target location, dealing 50 damage in an AoE.
Healing Vial
Restores 100 health over 10 seconds. Dispels on damage.
Screenshots
SS2: Planting the Rune at an outpost.
SS3: Rune time expires and explodes.
SS4: Terrain shot of a path in the Valley map.
SS5: Terrain shot in the Forest map.
Afterword
This post was probably a wall of text to most of you and you probably didn't read all of it. However, any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.- If you want a more detailed introduction and overview of the map, please click here.
- If you're interested in helping with development or following the map's progress, feel free to visit the Runestrike forums.
- If you just want to offer your feedback in this thread, that's fine too! I am anxious to hear what you have to say.
- PS. I'm looking for beta testers.
Thanks for reading this thread!