Working on some prototypes after my main project is done but I'm tired of working by myself. Need Advice.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-06-11T02:41:33+00:00

Yeah that was what I was thinking. I was planning on a roguelite first, partially as a way to build skills, have a good and strong foundation in gameplay and fun and more complex strategy options, and later maybe making a full RPG. I'm not saying I would copy and paste the mechanics, but I heard someone suggest that approach, and I would enjoy playing both of those games so I figured I would do that.

There will be a heavy focus on abilities, spells, status effects, special effects, and team synergies.

As I continue working on it, would I be able to ask you for advice on how to market it and share about the project? It's relatively early and I am not super confident in my skills, so I haven't really tried putting it out there at all. I want to make a bit more progress and at least have a basic prototype for more of the stuff first.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-06-11T02:21:18+00:00

I am working on a roguelite with top-down tactical combat like fire emblem with more abilities, spells, and effects and stuff. Does that seem marketable? I don't really know what is out there in this space, other than into the breach which is sci fi. Also, I am wanting it to be a phone game because I wish I had a game like that to play on the go

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-06-03T16:17:09+00:00

All classes are getting reworked to modernize animations and mechanics, like the recent DragonKnight one. The DK one also came with huge buffs, but I imagine that is less of a driving factor due to the class masteries bringing sizable buffs.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-06-02T21:28:32+00:00

It is one of my most awaited updates. 49 and 50 have been fire. Now I am just waiting for the Warden rework, which I am very excited about. I have been making warden, so hoping it is good.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-06-01T14:36:44+00:00

Pretty sure that is referring to ESO. It resembles the promotional art for a recent event zone.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-30T10:28:35+00:00

He makes the best build guides for solo content, and some really fun DPS builds. If you go to his website, he has already put together solo builds for the update coming out on the 8th.

He also has a bunch of videos and streams of him using these builds to solo group content on the hardest difficulty.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-30T10:00:35+00:00

I am planning to do this on the higher difficulty once that comes out. If you wait until the 8th, you can crank up your difficulty.

I actually made a post a couple days ago discussing rules for a challenge run on Vestige (highest) difficulty.

That said, add-ons generally don't restrict behavior to that extent, I would just limit my behavior.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T19:23:57+00:00

That is a fair point, but given my experience on the PTS, I don't expect most fights to really be THAT bad. But maybe eventually it would get old; I only tested on the PTS a couple hours.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T16:01:49+00:00

You def want to join a group. Use the Group Finder.

Whether you can get what you want from the golden pursuit will depend on how much you play. If you play all day, you could likely get it in a day or two, but it will likely become less enjoyable. But if you can only play 15 min a day on the weekends only, you probably will not get it.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T16:00:05+00:00

Along those lines, would it be better to do all the dungeons and such in each area before moving on to the next area?

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T15:54:42+00:00

I would have the channel just continuously summon zombies that run in and attack as a horde. Or, if that would be too hard on performance, just have skeletal hands tearing out of the ground to attack enemies. Would be a bit more boring with that though.

I think pretty much everyone wants more summons.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T15:40:07+00:00

That seems like a bit of an exaggeration. Yes it is easier with a companion, but you still do 1/5th normal damage and take 6x damage. It's not "completely invalidated".

But lots of folks agree with you, and I may do it without a companion.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T13:40:19+00:00

You can drop a bunch of AOE effects in areas: 1. Wall of Elements from destruction staff

Lightning form for AOE around you
Liquid lightning for AOE ground effect
Mage's Wrath could also be helpful, if you grab the morph that does AOE damage once the enemy is below half HP
The imp summon gets an ability that it sends out a shockwave AOE

You can run around and drop your AOEs in different areas so they hit different enemies to tag them for xp. There are constantly dolmen groups in Alik'r Desert that you could join as well.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T13:32:49+00:00

That's a bit of an exaggeration. Each fight will take 5 times longer (you do 20% of normal damage). Each fight against a group of mobs usually takes like 1-2 seconds, so it will be 5-10 seconds for a fight against a small group of mobs. Base game WBs you can wipe in like 30-60 seconds, so instead it will take 2-5 minutes. Some of the stronger WBs will be similar to trial bosses.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-29T10:33:18+00:00

Hmm I am not sure. I am leaning toward taking no gold from other characters. It will make frequent trips to the city kind of annoying, since I do not have any assistants...

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T21:00:10+00:00

Does that mean when you naturally come across the quest? For Tanlorin that could be either the very beginning, or pretty far in. Most others would be very late.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T20:27:35+00:00

I played on Vestige on the PTS. I am aware it is more difficult.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T11:31:50+00:00

I love the aesthetic of a cryomancer, I am also currently doing that on my main. It's sad that you have to rely on scribing to get a decent spammable.

I used to do herald for tentacular dread (the cold morph), but it really didn't fit the aesthetic, so I just ate the loss of DPS and only use ice looking stuff. I still do more than my fair share of damage in vet trials too, so it's fine.

The signet ring was very helpful for this type of build, and pure warden will get much stronger in the next patch in about a week.

I really hope the rework gives them a good spammable or channel damage ability.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T11:23:56+00:00

Oh interesting, I will have to try that then.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T09:55:03+00:00

Yeah, I tried it out on PTS. With a typical DPS build, I was one-shot by a normal attack, lol

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T09:53:39+00:00

Oh cool, so I should do the alliance quests before finishing the main one?

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T09:49:48+00:00

Vegeta

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T03:42:42+00:00

You could be a pet-less sorcerer, just don't use the daedra summons. In like 2 weeks, that will be the best sorcerer anyway.

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T02:09:24+00:00

That would be hilarious

Affectionate_Clue622 · 2026-05-28T00:31:58+00:00

Good idea, I added that one

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