I’m not sure that letting players keep old equipment actually complicates things that much. From a coding perspective, isn’t it just an incrementing variable either way? And I could think of plenty of situations where I’d want to use spiked knuckles even if I had “better” options. Like if I was fighting in an enclosed space where my staff would bump against the walls. Or if digging out and telescoping a weapon would lose me the initiative I could gain by just coldcocking someone with the knucks that I’m already wearing.
@Wonderboy, I’m not committed to the replacement idea - I’m just exploring it. I know it’s hard to provide upgrades that totally replace the utility of the prior equipment. In fact, Zap is really hard because some distance weapons provide great range (like bows) while others like tasers have crappy range but sure as hell will bring someone down if you hit them.
But although the coding may not be a TON harder, if will still be harder if readers insist on using old equipment because then I have to at least provide the option even if it’s not the best option and then I have to write those bits. The Rain and Shine fight, which probably seemed like a quick encounter to the reader, took like 500 lines of code because I was trying to account for MCs using different tactics. Now most of that is my own inexperience with coding and writing, but I definitely wasn’t doing myself any favors giving the MC so many options.
I can’t get any hardcore writing done until my daughters to go bed tonight but I can sure check in here once in a while and discuss stats/equipment. And again, it’s just an idea. It never hurts to toss things out there.
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I would gladly discuss the weapons if you need it. Also I think u should add a captain America like shield that would be awesome
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Has there been any new changes? What’s new? I’m glad he went with a “normal” hero lol. It makes it more believable. Your loyal fan
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Ugh im sure he will tell ys when something changes
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Lol ok sorry I no hobbies have to take a back seat to life! So speaking of hobbies what are talks hobbies?
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@StarWarsMaster can you please stop spamming the thread? When HornHeadFan has something to say he will post here.
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@/Saracenar I’m sorry if it felt like I was spamming this this thread I was not trying to. What is everyone’s favorite part about this game?
@StarWarsMaster I’ve asked you to stop spamming the thread and others have as well. Do not post again in this thread without HornHeadFan asking for feedback.
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Ok ok I’m sorry hope evrything was ok sorry
No real specific news other than I’ll be posting another update soon. Beta is being pushed back to November. I keep adding stuff and I’m going to follow @Lucid’s lead and try to write the beginning of Part II to make sure I’m happy with the transition.
Also @Wire did a wonderful job on the art for this project. I want to give him a public shout out. His work is of a higher quality than the “professional” artist I tried to use this summer. I love the characters even more seeing them fully realized.
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I’m glad I did it, since it let me tweak the story before the testers saw my old plans. 
@HornHeadFan Can you show us the characters’s drawings after they’re done?
It would be awesome to see the character designs if that is possible
@Drini7 and @HoZay, my wife, who is quite the wordsmith, has advised me to “not blow my wad” by showing the art before release.
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Serious question here: How come you push beta back to November? And I agree keep your art for the release. Lol
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hey when will we get to see the art work?
I’m keeping the official art under wraps until the official release. A guy has to have some secrets, right?
Speaking of art, if anyone has the time or inclination to sketch any of the characters, I’d love to have some art to post on the website (which I am working on). I can’t afford to pay anyone, so it would be purely fan art, but it would be nice to be able to showcase some work on the site.
If you’re not the world’s best artist, that’s okay. I’m not either. And don’t worry if your depiction ends up looking vastly different than the characters in the official game art @Wire drew. There’s lots of room for different interpretations.
So if anyone’s interested, let me know! I saw all the great art on the Unnatural thread so I know we have a lot of artists around here.
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I was honoured to draw your characters. I couldn’t have asked for a better first commission and person to work with.
I would love to see other peoples interpretations, there’s some great artists here! I hope when the game is out you all like mine.
I’ll definitely be drawing you fanart, if you aren’t tired of me.
If you don’t mind, is there any where I would be able to view some of your other art?
I was also wondering if anyone has some sort of fancast for any of the characters?