"A long time ago, in ancient China, an evil general named Dragon Fist overthrew the old emperor in a coup and became the new ruler. Under his rule he created an oppressive regime, stamping out rebellion and consolidating his empire. Under the order of the Jade Emperor, several spirits were incarnated among men to restore peace to the land."
This is a new RPG I am starting with a completely different "game engine." Based on the wuxia genre of books and movies (think Hong Kong kung fu flicks), players will be able to choose from 3 classes, 5 elements (will be explained later), 11 skills, 9 fighting styles, and 12 weapons.
Most RPGs here borrow game mechanics from Sonny or Monsters Den, which is fine, but has the downside of becoming overly predictable. To address this, I have developed a system of combat utilizing playing cards. I'd like to demonstrate this system first before starting the game.
In this demonstration, I'll use the Brawl fighting style, which is the basic fighting style that thugs, soldiers, and those unversed in martial arts will use. We have two soldiers with 2 health, and basic attacks that deal 1 damage.
Each soldier has a deck of poker cards representing their moves. Number cards (2-10) represent their basic attacks, face cards their special moves, and aces their ultimate move. As you level up in this RPG, you will have the freedom to choose or even develop your own moves based on your fighting style, and build up your deck.
Now in order to deal damage to the opponent, one side must win a "bout" of 5 draws. To demonstrate this:
1st draw: Soldier #1 drew an 8. Soldier #2 drew a 4. Soldier #1 wins the draw. 2nd draw: Soldier #1 drew a 3. Soldier #2 drew a 6. Soldier #2 wins the draw. 3rd draw: Soldier #1 drew an 8. Soldier #2 drew an 8. Neither of them wins the draw. 4th draw: Soldier #1 drew a K. Soldier #2 drew a J. Soldier #1 wins the draw. 5th draw: Soldier #1 drew an Ace. Soldier #2 drew a 10. Soldier #1 wins the draw.
In this bout, Soldier #1 won the majority of draws, therefore, they get to deal damage. I choose the highest draw to become the damage dealer, which in this case is the Ace. In the Brawl fighting style, the Ace attack is the Strangle, which we'll say deals 2 damage in this case. Soldier #1 deals 2 damage to Soldier #2 and wins.
However, I will not reveal draws like this; instead, I will narrate them in a more active style. I might narrate this fight like this:
The two soldiers face each other, ready to battle to the death. Soldier #2 charges and attempts to throw a punch, but Soldier #1 side steps the attack, grabbing him by the throat and strangling him. The attack is fatal. Soldier #1 wins!
It might be a little complicated at first, but I have tested it thoroughly to make sure it works.
The survivors of the assault quickly retreat to the rear, and Gathering Storm takes the relic. In his hand, the bracelet relic suddenly splits into two bracelets, revealing two small inscriptions: "Even the dragon can be destroyed, from the elements that he is made." He tosses one to Flame of the East and both of them put the bracelets on. The power they are imbued makes the two adventurers one with their chi, one with the destructive power of fire and the other with the invincible steadfastness of earth. With this newfound power they manage to clear a path and create a diversion for their comrades to escape. At this point the monastery is in ruins, fire is everywhere, and the dead lie everywhere as vast swaths of mere footsoldiers fall before the combined might of the two heroes.
Soon, the remaining soldiers huddle away from the two men in fear. Dragon Fist's own personal guard has been greatly diminished. The tyrant himself approaches, without fear.
"So here we are. Either you will win, or I will win. Either way, you will not escape. I have a relic of my own."
Indeed he does, a necklace of prayer beads. Then he lunges at the two of you, but the two of you quickly dodge away from the attack.
(A few notes. This is the boss stage now, which is not operated by the regular combat engine. Only the two of you are left now, and you have to work as a team to defeat him. I'll still give you choices, but the two of you can do drastically different maneuvers from what I give you. Now is the chance!)
A) Engage him in unarmed combat. B) Engage him in armed combat. C) Have one person try to flank him. D) Toss rubble at him. E) Other
LOL PWN@GE xD But your finishing teh RPG now aren't you? Ah well it was fun.
We have to work together-obviously. Strategy 1 Although the toss rubble seems weak, it could momentarily blind him whilst the faster of us attacks. Or could we even rip at the prayer beads? Since I have the higher Body skill, I should run and since you're element is the earth, you can toss the rubble in a, errr, more awsome way :P
Strategy 2 Since I have the higher body skill, I go in in armed combat and you attack from the flank with your wheels.
Strategy 3 Sit down and refuse to fight. He will be shown for the tyrant he is to his own soldiers if he kills us peaceful people.
Strategy 4 Both just go in, weapons and abilities blazing.
Strategy 5 We make it a street dance off competition. I use my awsome fre abilities to make up some cool moves whilst you sneak up behind him and chop his head off.
Strategy 6 Run away
I personally would like option 5, but I say either 1 or 2 has good chances.
