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Imagine Nations Stats and Skills Overview

Now that the backers had a chance to discuss our stats and skills preview, we would like everyone to learn how we are planning to handle these systems within Imagine Nations. Any and all feedback is appreciated as we continue to refine the system and answer any questions you may have. Below is a preview of the first of three posts. The links to the full posts are at the end. Enjoy!

This post will focus on one of the newer systems being implemented into the game in preparation for the early access launch. We will go in depth on the conceptualized stats and skills we are aiming to move forward with. Prior to hooking this entire system in, we would love to get input from our backers on whether its a good approach.



First, some programmer art (we will have the more finalized graphics as soon as the art team completes them, so bear with my wonderful *cough* art skills):

(The Chart can be found on the website links below)

The above view is the initial projection of all stats available for all entities (player and otherwise) and how they would be presented on a character screen. The overall process of character generation involves creating a character (or the system spawning one) at mean values (currently some range around 50). From there, stats are adjusted only from skill usage, with each skill having primary/secondary stats associated with it. The above graphic found in the character screen would expand from the middle outwards showing progression in each stat and an easy to read format, while highlighting the primary stat (say Body) would show the values of each secondary stat inside it for those that need specific data. The above example would predominantly be someone that has focused on combat, particularly melee.

The stats system, from a design standpoint, is broken down as follows (direct from the design document):

Body

The core wellness of the entity
• Strength
  Measure of physical strength.
  
• Dexterity
  Measure of agility and flexibility
  
• Endurance
  Measure of the ability of the entity to persevere through physically demanding tasks.

Mind

The overall intellect of the entity
• Learning
  The ability to acquire new knowledge and to refine existing knowledge.
  
• Perception
  The ability to see patterns and connections around the entity.
  
• Willpower
  The ability to endure mentally challenging tasks.

Spirit

The vitality of the entity
• Presence
  The ability to convey a person’s bearing, especially when it commands respectful attention.
  
• Charisma
  The ability to assess the mood of people and to influence their mood.
  
• Faith
  The ability to look beyond present circumstances to see a positive outcome. This also represents a tolerance to failure.

Continue on with the series by reading the links below.
Stats and Skills Part 1[www.imaginenationsgame.com]
Stats and Skills Part 2[www.imaginenationsgame.com]
Stats and Skills Part 3[www.imaginenationsgame.com]



- The Imagine Nations Team

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