Archive:Magic system/Implementation

Proposed roadmap for integration of spellcasting

1. Implement the ability for any player to cast a single damage spell of each targeting mode at any time for testing purpose
   • Netcode for casting spells and notifying players about cast spells
   • Server-sided handling of spell damage
   • Client-sided handling of spell visualisation
   • Provisoric user interface for casting spells (command line based?)
2. Implement multiple damage spells of each kind
   • Client- and Serversided XML files for spell properties
3. Implement restrictions for spellcasting
   • Implementation of spell scrolls for unlocking spells
   • Keeping track of unlocked spells in the server database
   • Implement equipment pieces with runes
   • Implement runewriting
   • Implement spell recharging system
   • Implement netcode to inform the player about available spells and spell recharge of its character
   • Spellcasting GUI
4. Implement spell skill system
   • Implement skill exp gain for spells
   • Use spell skill level for restricting scroll and spell usage
   • Use spell skill level for damage calculation
5. Increase spell variety
   • Implement healing spells
   • Implement ability increase/decrease spells
   • Implement status effect spells
   • Implement scripted spells (for very obscure effects)
6. Implement spellcasting ability for AI controlled monsters
7. Public beta test to improve balance