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Role playing game. A game where the player assumes a character or role, that evolves through story or character development.

Role playing game. A game where the player assumes a character or role, that evolves through story or character development.

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Simple Diminishing Return with Cap

Problem Player obtains 5 points per level up to level 80 with a maximum of 400. There are 5 stats to be distributed to and no maximum limit to how much you can add to a stat. Strength Endurance Intelligence Agility Luck - Grants critical chance and…
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Generating Weapon Damage Based on Item Level

I bring with me a question on loot generation from ARPGs. In Diablo 3, items are generated for each level range, with damage range being defined manually. I need help with an equation that generates weapons with damage scaling up based on…
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What are some tried-and-true combat models?

I'm thinking about starting a text-based RPG game using Javascript (Similar to a text adventure, but with a much more refined item/fighting system). I've had some experience with playing RPG games, but before I begin, I want to find out what some…
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Calculating a RPG character's wages based off their attributes?

I am programming a Mafia RPG where you can hire people with attributes. The attributes are the same for everyone, and are ranked from 1 to 10 (although this might change to 1 to 20) I want to keep the attributes simple, no more than 6 skills. The…
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How did early 2D first person RPGs render a "3D" maze?

Early first person RPGs like Wizardry, Bard's Tale, Dark Heart of Uukrul, appear to be 2D representations of a 3D maze. I don't think any of these early games were using polygons or raycasting. Here are a few examples: How did games like this…
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Passive skill for balanced race / faction

I'm currently working on an RPG game project. I’m out of ideas on how to properly set race skills in the RPG. In the game, three different races exist: Human – Balanced starting stats, active skills are focused on crowd control, debuffs, and…
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RPG stats degrading by level

I'm looking for some math to "degrade" stats over level. The idea is that if you have x value for a stat that it's affect will be less when you increase your level, making you have to put more points into that stat to maintain. For my specific…
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RPG hit/miss formula

Ive been developing an RPG for sometime, and its far enough now where I need to get some formulas down for attacking and whatnot. What Im looking to understand is a basic hit and miss formula based on dexterity or another stat. If someone can give…
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Which game engine is ideal for a 3D RPG?

I am thinking about making a small RPG. I know some basics of openGL, but I do not want create my own engine. My criteria are: Ease of use Can do rpg game 3D Which game engine is ideal for a 3D RPG?
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