Josiah Gibbonson Posted March 20, 2025 Report Posted March 20, 2025 In one of the upcoming story chapters, there could be a steampunk-esque catacomb where these four block high monsters roam, unique and confined to the area. Skeletal remains of past workers, crafted back to "life" using limited technology- instructed to guard whatever's inside. With pipes of steam protruding out of their grotesque mix of bone matter and scrap metal, the sound of their gears jankily trying to turn in order to move their limbs in unnatural fashion is ominously present. Embedded in one of their eyeless sockets is a spotlight of sorts. Being heavily armored by their rusted metal plating, they're immune to all forms of damage. If they spot you in their spotlight, the light turns red and the chase is on! Unfortunately, not for long, because they're slightly faster than the player. The only option of defense you have if you're spotted is to throw something into their flashlight eye to blind them long enough to escape. "They served no purpose of their own in life, dedicating their days to serving others. It's much like that now, just without employee benefits." (Reference art is scuffed, I haven't drawn something in a looooong time lol) 3
LadyWYT Posted March 20, 2025 Report Posted March 20, 2025 I like the idea, but I feel that the idea of "big skeletal robot" is already covered by the eidolon. The chase mechanic is a cool concept, though I think it would be in the same vein as the parkour challenge from a certain area; most players love it or hate it. Overall, I think the entire package would work a lot better as story-driven mod based around a necromancer cult, or something of that sort, rather than an addition to the base game.
Josiah Gibbonson Posted March 20, 2025 Author Report Posted March 20, 2025 7 minutes ago, LadyWYT said: I like the idea, but I feel that the idea of "big skeletal robot" is already covered by the eidolon. The chase mechanic is a cool concept, though I think it would be in the same vein as the parkour challenge from a certain area; most players love it or hate it. Overall, I think the entire package would work a lot better as story-driven mod based around a necromancer cult, or something of that sort, rather than an addition to the base game. Bummer. It's difficult to come up with unique creatures that wouldn't just be thrown into the "better as a mod" category. Would fit the game better when they dive more into the steampunk aspect in later chapters. Would still be neat to have a semi-stealth section, maybe in a ruined factory or something. Can't please everybody, lol 1
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