Stay On Target

Tonight was a short session, so I focused on something smaller in scope - the targeting system

A dark elf enchanter concept

I implemented the following functionality:

• Set target to none on spawn

• On actor selection, if tagged properly, select the hit actor

• Set and display actor name on target nameplate widget

• Clear target reference and target name text from target nameplate when user presses escape (debug key 8 as escape key kills the editor sessions)

• Tab to select nearest target

Testing UI to show None when player has no target

Testing UI to show actor name when player has a target

It's not too exciting but it's certainly necessary work for the gameplay loop.

I also determined the starting races and classes for the MVP.

Races

• Humans

• Elves

• Dark Elves

Classes

• Warrior

• Enchanter

• Shaman

• Monk

• Arcanist

• Cleric

• Ranger

I'll be working on the game design documentation soon where more of this information will be shared.

Short and productive. Sometimes it's best to put down a challenge and chip away at other smaller but necessary goals to keep up momentum and stay motivated.

Cheers,

Vinny