This class library implements core game mechanics and data models for a sandbox game focused on building, crafting, and narrative, more or less in that priority order.
This is an attempt to answer the question: "What would Dragon Quest Builders play like if it were constrained to the 2D presentation of Dragon Quest 4?"
Design and usage will be fully documented in the wiki once the Alpha milestone has been reached.
Right now, there are no deadlines set for any development milestone.
Code and documentation are incomplete and under rapid development. Expect frequent breaking changes. Maybe don't use this yet; when the Alpha milestone has been hit the project should be much more usable.
This project has two goals:
1) To provide a foundation for games developed in C# stacks (probably FNA+Nez and Unity);
2) To provide a learning exercise for the lead developer.
Due to goal 2, no attempt has been made to design the most elegant, effecient, general-purpose, or powerful library possible. What has been attempted is a cleanly-coded, clearly-documented, easily maintainable API.
That said, (within the bounds imposed by the license) feel free to use this codebase in your own games if it makes sense to do so.
Parquet targets the following features:
1) A peaceful 2D top-down overworld map that may be explored.
2) Simple free-form building mechanics allowing player characters to create homes in the world.
3) Resource collection mechanics allowing players to upgrade their homes and tools.
4) A simple crafting system allowing players to unlock new tools and building materials.
5) Interactive noncombatant NPCs.
6) A quest system encouraging players to build particular building types.
7) Dialogue and narrative delivery.
8) Data-driven design with all key game entities customizable from CSV files.
To work with this repository you will need:
- Primary coding and design by Paige Ashlynn.
- Special thanks for code help to Isabelle Gould and Ashley Hauck.
- Special thanks for design help to Caidence Stone and Lillian Harris.
- Special thanks for math help to Caidence Stone.