Reason is so it involves more decisionmaking. Making it simple yet unique is the way you should go.Īn auto-cast is an ability which is automatically casted without interrupting any other actions, it can prioritize targets but can also be completely random, all depends on its effect.Īctive abilities and magic spells needs to have a certain cooldown to not make them spammable, even though the units and yourself needs to have resources to cast them, it still should have a cooldown. When creatures advance in level they shouldn't gain 8 different abilities, it just creates a burden of knowledge. However, there should be a 'hardcore mode' option, where the creatures won't kite nor use abilities until you command to do so. Now since this is more of a casual RTS, then the creatures will activate abilities automatically and kite anyone who comes within melee-range to them, which I know Warlocks already do. The pace of the game in DK is pretty much mid-paced already (Imps doesn't count), and since it really isn't rewarding to rush and harass your opponents base, then I think it's fair to say that introducing microing to combat is a viable option and should at least be considered. When I say microing, then I'm not talking about hardcore RTS like Starcraft, but for more casual playing. I can't go into FPS mode and control a party of creatures either, because then I leave a lot of other creatures unattended with Heal and picking them up. There's so many times when I play against friends, I just think to myself: 'I wish this creature would attack this one, or move away from that creature.'. It's just when you're set and done with your base and territory, it's just putting out the flag, picking up creatures and casting spells. I would much like want to see a mid-paced micro gameplay than a mid-paced theatre combat.ĭon't get me wrong, I'm a die hard fan of Dungeon Keeper, playing it since I was 8 years old and still got both games installed on my computer. However, I feel there's way too little mechanics around combat, even though you have spells to cast. I understand the game evolves around building up your base, expanding your territory, training and satisfying your creatures.

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