Devlog #72 - From the Shadows
Hello Talented Gamers!
We're deep in the development process for all of the upcoming features coming to Talented and it feels like the perfect time to announce our DLC!
Wave of Shadows will be introducing our 7th Class along with a new mode, 6 new Challenges and an additional environment!
So.. I won't keep you waiting... Let's jump right in with the headline!
[h2]Ninja joins the Party...[/h2]
You heard it here first, the 7th Class coming to Talented will be a Shuriken throwing, Soulflame unleashing, Talent Tree dashing assassin.
As usual we've explored a number of new combat mechanics, the Ninja's basic attack will use the ammo system introduced with the Bandit. This time, however, a barrage of Shurikens (each dealing a small amount of damage) is released followed by a reload time. There will be a handful of ways to increase your clip size, making the barrage larger and larger!
Couple this with Talents that synergise with tons of hits and you will be tearing your enemies apart in not time!
[h3]Soulflames[/h3]
Another new mechanic coming to Ninja is the Soulflame. A rapidly orbiting projectile that pierces enemies but only lasts for a fixed duration.
Unlike other Orbitals in the game, a healthy number of Soulflames will require constant upkeep and truly standout Soulflame builds will be allowed to break the usual cap of 50.
As with all things in Talented you'll be able to empower your Soulflames in a variety of ways, including the Starting Ability - Manifestation.
[h3]Prisms[/h3]
While Ninja won't have access to the Attack Damage Up Talent, whenever a Shuriken passes through one of your Prisms, it will become enhanced - increasing its size and doubling it's damage.
Multiple Prisms keep doubling your damage, allowing your damage to quickly reach values with true oneshot potential. But that's not all...
Enchanted Prisms will add extra effects to create some truly spicy Basic Attack synergies.
[h3]Navigation[/h3]
Another core part of Ninja's identity is Talent Tree rule bending in the form of mobility. We've explored this a few times in the past with Talents like Magical Hat, but Ninja will take it to a whole new level.
You'll be leaping to the top of the tree in no time with Talents like this... Of course we want to keep some of the toys as a surprise for release, but I can reveal this nod to our other mobility Talents.
...so those are a few of the things you can expect to encounter if you pick up the DLC early this year...
You may have noticed the suspicious absense of a resource like Magic Points or Charges... We'll be talking about exactly why that is next time! Until then...
Stay Talented
We're deep in the development process for all of the upcoming features coming to Talented and it feels like the perfect time to announce our DLC!
Wave of Shadows will be introducing our 7th Class along with a new mode, 6 new Challenges and an additional environment!
So.. I won't keep you waiting... Let's jump right in with the headline!
[h2]Ninja joins the Party...[/h2]
You heard it here first, the 7th Class coming to Talented will be a Shuriken throwing, Soulflame unleashing, Talent Tree dashing assassin.
As usual we've explored a number of new combat mechanics, the Ninja's basic attack will use the ammo system introduced with the Bandit. This time, however, a barrage of Shurikens (each dealing a small amount of damage) is released followed by a reload time. There will be a handful of ways to increase your clip size, making the barrage larger and larger!
Couple this with Talents that synergise with tons of hits and you will be tearing your enemies apart in not time!
[h3]Soulflames[/h3]
Another new mechanic coming to Ninja is the Soulflame. A rapidly orbiting projectile that pierces enemies but only lasts for a fixed duration.
Unlike other Orbitals in the game, a healthy number of Soulflames will require constant upkeep and truly standout Soulflame builds will be allowed to break the usual cap of 50.
As with all things in Talented you'll be able to empower your Soulflames in a variety of ways, including the Starting Ability - Manifestation.
[h3]Prisms[/h3]
While Ninja won't have access to the Attack Damage Up Talent, whenever a Shuriken passes through one of your Prisms, it will become enhanced - increasing its size and doubling it's damage.
Multiple Prisms keep doubling your damage, allowing your damage to quickly reach values with true oneshot potential. But that's not all...
Enchanted Prisms will add extra effects to create some truly spicy Basic Attack synergies.
[h3]Navigation[/h3]
Another core part of Ninja's identity is Talent Tree rule bending in the form of mobility. We've explored this a few times in the past with Talents like Magical Hat, but Ninja will take it to a whole new level.
You'll be leaping to the top of the tree in no time with Talents like this... Of course we want to keep some of the toys as a surprise for release, but I can reveal this nod to our other mobility Talents.
...so those are a few of the things you can expect to encounter if you pick up the DLC early this year...
You may have noticed the suspicious absense of a resource like Magic Points or Charges... We'll be talking about exactly why that is next time! Until then...
Stay Talented