04-16-2008, 08:11 PM
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...just your average guy.
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Zelda RTS
I'm a pretty big Starcraft fan, and with the advent of their new game coming, it made me start thinking of what other RTSs there could be. With that said, of course Zelda was the first one that came to mind.
So, this thread is to post your ideas, if any, about a Zelda RTS and not whether this is a good idea or bad.
My Ideas
I would just start with three races for the first game and then expand those with expansions or subsequent games. I would use the Hylians, Gorons, and Zoras.
Initially, each race would be limited to a certain type of terrain on which they can live. Hylians would be able to build on any plain or forest type area. Gorons would be able to build structures into the ground as well as tunnels through mountanious terrain. Zoras would be restricted to underwater dwellings.
Each race would share a common resource, or food. Hylians farm, Gorons mine, and Zoras fish. The amount of food you produce relates to the total number of units you can have or produce. Each race has it's own unique structure that provides these functions. Ore deposits would be collectable resources scattered across the map that lets additional, more powerful units be constructed.
Hylians
Hylians, also the name of the basic unit, are able to build structures and swim but have very weak attacks. Creating more powerful units requires bringing Hylians to buildings to be upgraded. For instance, bring a Hylian to an armory of castle and for a small price of ore, he can be upgraded into a swordsman.
Zoras
Zoras, the basic unit again, while in water can have the option to swim on the surface or walk on the bottom. If you move them on land, they only have a certain time they can be on land before having to return to the water. Obviously, some units will be able to stay on land for longer than others.
Gorons
Here, the basic unit, the Goron, is also the base warrior. As such though, they would require more food than the other base units as well as a stronger attack. These units are the ones I have the most conceptual challenge with. Actually, it may be that they have too many possibilities.
Conclusion
Maybe the game should be between the Hylians, Shiekahs, and Gerudos, but each of these races is very similar compared to the Zoras and Gorons. However, maybe somebody has some good ideas for them. It would be easier to balance I guess. What do you guys think?
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