An idea for Bloodstained magic and ability system
Mar 19, 2016 5:18:45 GMT -6
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Post by Pure Miriam on Mar 19, 2016 5:18:45 GMT -6
There isn't much we know so far as to how the game's magic and ability system will work. We know that Miriam will get magical crystals (magi-crystal) from monsters, mature those crystals somehow and then will be able to use it. I just kinda brainstormed some idea and wanted to share with all of you. This idea is based on what we know so far, and some castlevania games. Here goes =)
Controls
Based on Xbox 360 controller. The terms will be explained below.
D-PAD and LEFT analog stick: move Miriam around.
RIGHT analog stick: change equip and magic set, between four options.
BACK: Show map (pause).
START: Main menu (pause).
X: Right hand. Use equipped weapon and Launch Crystal (by pressing UP+X).
Y: Left Hand. Use equipped weapon and Launch Crystal (by pressing UP+Y).
A: Jump.
B: Use Sorcery Crystal.
LB: backdash
RB: use Summon Crystal.
LT: Nothing (maybe some Ability Crystal).
RT: Nothing (maybe some Ability Crystal).
The Basics
Miriam's magic are divided into four types, based on magi-crystal color: [Launch Crystal], [Summon Crystal], [Sorcery Crystal] and [Ability Crystal]. Each one has a specific usage, as explained below:
[Launch Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's hands, like weapons, you can have two at each time (right and left hand). You use by pressing UP + ATTACK BUTTON 1 or UP + ATTACK BUTTON 2. Most of these are simple, straightfoward powers, like fireballs, throwing magical knives and such.
[Summon Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's flower at her back. You use it by pressing RIGHT SHOULDER BUTTON (RT on Xbox 360/One). Most of these are summoning powers, magic that you activate and deactivate, like barriers and familiars.
[Sorcery Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's flower at her bust. You use it by pressing RIGHT COMMON BUTTON (B on Xbox360/One). These are buffing/debuffing magics. You activate it and it increases stats and decrease others, or change Miriam's gameplay in some ways.
[Ability Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's body as a whole. Each one has a unique way of usage and some of then doesn't need any kind of activation. These are progression magics, like Double Jump, Sliding, ability to open magical locked doors and such. Powers that you need to obtain to progress on the game.
Obtaining Magical Crystals and leveling them up
You obtain Magi-Crystals by killing monsters. Each enemy of the game has a magi-crystal and you have a chance to get it when you kill the monster. When you get a magi-crystal, getting it again has no effect. When tou get a magi-crystal, it came on a "immature" state. You need to mature it to use it first. You do that by feeding the magi-crystal with crystal shards. These are obtained on breakable objects of the scenario, like candles, boxes, tables and such. They come in four varieties, with varying drop-chance (in %):
Small Shard (50%): gives 1 Shard.
Medium Shard (30%): gives 5 Shards.
Big Shard (20%): gives 2o Shards.
Huge Shard (0%): gives 100 Shards. Can only be obtained on fixed and secret places around the castle (limited number).
Magi-Crystals has levels. A new magi-crystal is obtained at LEVEL 0, unable to be used. You need to mature it to LEVEL 1 in order to use it. Then, you can level it more, by feeding it with more shards, to increase it's powers. Magi crystals can have a max level 1, 3, 5 or 10.
Controls
Based on Xbox 360 controller. The terms will be explained below.
D-PAD and LEFT analog stick: move Miriam around.
RIGHT analog stick: change equip and magic set, between four options.
BACK: Show map (pause).
START: Main menu (pause).
X: Right hand. Use equipped weapon and Launch Crystal (by pressing UP+X).
Y: Left Hand. Use equipped weapon and Launch Crystal (by pressing UP+Y).
A: Jump.
B: Use Sorcery Crystal.
LB: backdash
RB: use Summon Crystal.
LT: Nothing (maybe some Ability Crystal).
RT: Nothing (maybe some Ability Crystal).
The Basics
Miriam's magic are divided into four types, based on magi-crystal color: [Launch Crystal], [Summon Crystal], [Sorcery Crystal] and [Ability Crystal]. Each one has a specific usage, as explained below:
[Launch Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's hands, like weapons, you can have two at each time (right and left hand). You use by pressing UP + ATTACK BUTTON 1 or UP + ATTACK BUTTON 2. Most of these are simple, straightfoward powers, like fireballs, throwing magical knives and such.
[Summon Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's flower at her back. You use it by pressing RIGHT SHOULDER BUTTON (RT on Xbox 360/One). Most of these are summoning powers, magic that you activate and deactivate, like barriers and familiars.
[Sorcery Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's flower at her bust. You use it by pressing RIGHT COMMON BUTTON (B on Xbox360/One). These are buffing/debuffing magics. You activate it and it increases stats and decrease others, or change Miriam's gameplay in some ways.
[Ability Crystal]: Enchanted on Miriam's body as a whole. Each one has a unique way of usage and some of then doesn't need any kind of activation. These are progression magics, like Double Jump, Sliding, ability to open magical locked doors and such. Powers that you need to obtain to progress on the game.
Obtaining Magical Crystals and leveling them up
You obtain Magi-Crystals by killing monsters. Each enemy of the game has a magi-crystal and you have a chance to get it when you kill the monster. When you get a magi-crystal, getting it again has no effect. When tou get a magi-crystal, it came on a "immature" state. You need to mature it to use it first. You do that by feeding the magi-crystal with crystal shards. These are obtained on breakable objects of the scenario, like candles, boxes, tables and such. They come in four varieties, with varying drop-chance (in %):
Small Shard (50%): gives 1 Shard.
Medium Shard (30%): gives 5 Shards.
Big Shard (20%): gives 2o Shards.
Huge Shard (0%): gives 100 Shards. Can only be obtained on fixed and secret places around the castle (limited number).
Magi-Crystals has levels. A new magi-crystal is obtained at LEVEL 0, unable to be used. You need to mature it to LEVEL 1 in order to use it. Then, you can level it more, by feeding it with more shards, to increase it's powers. Magi crystals can have a max level 1, 3, 5 or 10.
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