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Iso, off screen, annoying (?)

AJ · 2000-11-24T22:05:48

For those who''ve played iso or top down games with ranged combat: What''s your opinion of enemies that can shoot at you before you can see them. Archers in Diablo come to mind. Annoying, or no problem, really? The thought comes up as I flesh out design for an iso space shooter. I''m wondering whether or not some of the bigger ships that you''d expect to have long ranged weapons should be able to hit you from one or even several screens away. The effect would be beams, or more likely, missiles, coming on to the screen with nothing to but their direction to indicate who was shooting. Another thought: Maybe the interface could show a faded "ghost" image of what was shooting at you? Hmmm.... nah, that might get too crowded. Thoughts? -------------------- Just waiting for the mothership...

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Started by Wavinator November 23, 2000 01:34 AM

9 comments, last by Wavinator 23 years, 8 months ago

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November 24, 2000 10:05 PM

I think having a few long range attacks would add to the game. Just make sure not to overdo it.

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