RobinHood Posted February 13, 2025 Report Posted February 13, 2025 (edited) The Lost Casino - A Lost Place of Fortune Concept Proposal for Vintage Story Overview "The Lost Casino" is a new story location that enhances the gaming experience with unique game mechanics and enriches the world of Vintage Story with a mysterious gambling venue. Players can choose between skill, risk, and traditional combat while venturing into a dark, mysterious environment. 🏙 Location Setting: In a desert or steppe biome Appearance: A dilapidated, time-worn casino in Western style Atmosphere: Dark, mysterious, with a touch of nostalgia Accessibility: As a new discovery in the game world The Boss: "The Dealer" Appearance: A mix between Joker (Batman) and a dark cowboy Character: Charismatic, cunning, with an eternal grin Role: Guardian of the casino and challenger in the card game The Boss Fight: A Choice Between Luck and Violence ✉ Phase 1: The Card Game Based on the Somnium concept from Ashes of Erebus (see Note) - (or similar Tarrot/Solitaire Card-Game) Somnium is a tarot-like card game where players draw various cards with different effects/values and must use them strategically The player has the chance to defeat the boss through skillful play On Victory: Direct defeat of the boss without combat On Loss: Transition to Phase 2 Phase 2: Traditional Combat (secondary) Classic boss fight with various attack phases Only necessary if defeated in the card game After Victory (through gambling or combat) The defeated boss transforms into a peaceful NPC The casino becomes a permanent gaming venue The former boss serves as the casino operator Casino Activities Main Attraction: Somnium Card Game ((or similar Tarrot/Solitaire Card-Game) Stakes: Rusty gears or other valuable items Winning Chance: 50:50 Various stake levels possible Rewards: See stakes, possibly also unusual objects like trophies or rare blocks Additional Multiplayer Mini-games Chess Ludo Other classic board or card games Optional with or without betting Focus on social interaction between players Technical Requirements Implementation of the Somnium card game (or similar Tarrot/Solitaire Card-Game) Multiplayer-capable mini-games Inventory integration for betting Boss AI for both combat phases Value Addition to the Game Unique gaming experience combining gambling and combat New social interaction possibilities Additional use for in-game resources Atmospheric enrichment of the game world Extension Possibilities Secret rooms with rare treasures – A few hidden passages or exclusive items could further encourage exploration Dynamic betting – Players could bet not only gears but also other valuable items or even properties in a special casino register Special casino events & seasonal game variations Note: If anyone from the development team or community owns Civilization IV, it's worth taking a look at the Ashes of Erebus mod. There you'll find a game-within-game element, the Somnium card game, which could serve as inspiration for implementing a similar mechanic in Vintage Story. Edited February 13, 2025 by RobinHood
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