And so, it begins once more...

RTS Jam 1998, the beginning.

Game Plan:

Create an RTS in the style of Dungeon Keeper (with alterations to the base design to fit into the RTS Jam 1998 rules, in particular: needs 1 or more selectable & commandable unit, and needs 1 or more placeable/static buildings - going to treat the "zones" as buildings for this purpose).

Aim will be 3 campaign style levels, the first level will be more of a tutorial to teach the players how to play.

Units (Haven't decided on theme yet, but stats should be applied before graphics):

• Commands that override A.I.: 
  • Move to Location (Trigger proximity based priority)
  • Hold Position at Location (Will Engage intruders only if in range)
  • Call to Arms (Call all units to location to Engage Intruders)
• Worker (Medium Speed, Low HP, Medium Attack Creature: Goblin Scamp, Small Skeleton, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Sleep -> Dig Tile -> Claim Tile -> Reinforce Wall -> Harvest (Mine) -> Harvest (Hatchery) -> Research (1x) -> Engage Intruders -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 1
  • Upkeep: 1x Secondary Resource
• Scout (Fast Speed, Very Low HP, Low Attack Creature: Goblin Dog, Bone Dog, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Explore unexplored areas -> Sleep -> Engage intruders -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 1
  • Upkeep: 2x Secondary Resource
• Melee (Medium Speed, Medium HP, Medium Attack Creature: Hobgoblin, Skeletal Warrior, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Engage intruders -> Sleep -> Train -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 2
  • Upkeep: 3x Secondary Resource
• Ranged (Medium Speed, Low HP, Medium Attack Creature: Goblin Archer, Skeletal Archer, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Engage intruders -> Sleep -> Train -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 2
  • Upkeep: 3x Secondary Resource
• Tank (Low Speed, Very High HP, Low Attack Creature: Goblin Ball, Death Knight, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Engage intruders -> Sleep -> Research (3x) -> Train -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 4
  • Upkeep: 5x Secondary Resource
• Caster (Low Speed, Low HP, High Attack Creature: Goblin Warlock, Skeletal Mage, etc)
  • Task Priority:
    • Engage intruders -> Sleep -> Research (5x) -> Train -> Idle
  • Housing Cost: 3
  • Upkeep: 4x Secondary Resource

Buildings/Zones (Again, haven't decided on theme yet):

• Core (The heart of the dungeon, if this dies - it is game over), resources are carried and stored here.
  • Can spawn units:
    • Worker
• Housing(?), Required to spawn/maintain units.
  • Each tile of housing adds 2 to the total housing allowance, total housing allowance should be limited based on map size.
  • Can be upgraded to add more to the housing allowance.
• Mine(?), Primary resource is gathered in this zone.
  • Each tile of a quarry allows 1 worker to harvest, adjacent tiles increase yield.
• Hatchery(?), Secondary resource is gathered in this zone.
  • Each tile of a hatchery allows 1 worker to harvest, adjacent tiles increase yield.
• Library(?), Research is performed in this zone.
  • Each tile of a library allows 1 worker/tank/caster to research, adjacent tiles increase yield.
• Training Room(?), Training is performed in this zone.
  • Each tile of a training room allows 1 melee/ranged/tank/caster to train, adjacent tiles increase yield.
• Barracks, basic military units are spawned here.
  • Minimum Size: 3x3
  • Can spawn units:
    • Scout (Primary: 25 * Unit count multiplier), Melee (Primary: 100 * Unit count multiplier), Ranged (Primary: 75 * Unit count multiplier)
• Ritual Circle, magic units are spawned here.
  • Minimum Size: 4x4
  • Can spawn units:
    • Caster (Primary: 200 * Unit count multiplier)
• Citadel, advanced units are spawned here.
  • Minimum Size: 4x4
  • Can spawn units:
    • Tank (Primary: 250 * Unit count multiplier)

Theme choices:

• Goblins
  • Housing - Mudhuts and Tents
  • Mine - Crystal Pit
  • Hatchery - Chicken coops
  • Library - Cave paintings and  Scrawling
  • Training Room - Scarecrows
  • Barracks - Bonfire with squat building
  • Ritual Circle - Floating crystal with markings around it
  • Citadel - Hole in the ground with braziers/torches around it
• Skeletons
  • Housing - Graves
  • Mine - Crystal Pit
  • Hatchery - Sepulcher (Corpse yard)
  • Library - Bookshelves and Lecterns
  • Training Room - Boxing bags and Training dummies
  • Barracks - Crypt
  • Ritual Circle - Altar
  • Citadel - Umbral doorway
• Demons
  • Housing - Effigies
  • Mine - Crystal Pit
  • Hatchery - Butchery/Torture chamber
  • Library - Experimentation chamber (Racks/etc)
  • Training Room - Cages and Dummies
  • Barracks - Spikey building
  • Ritual Circle - Throne covered in spikes
  • Citadel - Firey pit of doom