Koh's New Sprite Joint

[Koh]

Got transitions done, and am doing smoother animations now.



Just thought I'd also share some of my implementation ideas for my ATB Battle System.

To begin with, there won't be any random battles here, but rather all the monster groups will be visible in the regular overworld view. Touching a monster group (or vice versa) triggers a battle. Monster groups will generally either pace back and forth, guard their position, or wander randomly. Coming within a certain radius of them entices them to give chase, however. How you came in contact with them (or vice versa) determines how the battle will be setup. There are 5 possible scenarios.

Normal
Occurs when the enemy group and party meet face to face. Both the enemies' and party members' ATB meters start out relative to the half mark, depending on their Speed compared to the highest Speed. The one with the highest Speed starts with their meter at the half mark, while everyone else's is scaled down accordingly.

Formation:

Code:

E   P
EE  P  
E   P

Surprised the Enemy
Occurs when the party meets the monster group from their side, or at a 50% chance from their back. The enemies' ATB meters start empty, while the party member's meters start full.

Formation:

Code:

E   P
EE  P  
E   P

Side Attack
Occurs when the party meets the monster group from their back, at a 50% chance, as long as there are at least 2 members in the party (3 max). The enemies' ATB meters start empty, while the party member's meters start full. If an enemy is struck in the back, additional damage will be delivered.

Formation:

Code:

...E P
P EE P
   E

Ambushed
Occurs when the enemy group meets party from the side, or at a 50% chance from the back. The party members' ATB meters start out empty, while the enemies' start out full.

Formation:

Code:

P   E
P  EE
P   E

Pincer Attack
Occurs when the monster group meets the party from their back, at a 50% chance. The party members' ATB meters start empty, enemies' meters start full. If an party member is struck in the back, additional damage will be suffered.

Formation:

Code:

...P  E
E  P  E
E  P