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QuickDraw is a mage dueling game coded in libGdx and Java.
This is my first LD and it was a lot of fun, I did not finish everything I wanted, but I learnt a lot.
Edit: Fixed a bug causing crashes on a lot of machines!
Instructions:
You are a Rune Wizard.
Rune Wizards draw arcane symbols to call forth magic from dimensional rifts. Rifts can only be kept open for a short time (exactly 10 seconds, as it turns out!)
This is a difficult and dangerous art - precision, speed and concentration is key.
To cast a spell, page through your spell book to select a spell. Start drawing the rune on the blank canvas, attack when you are ready, or when the rift closes.
The effort of casting spells use up mana points. You can restore some mana points by passing your turn.
Some spells inflict damage, some spells can heal you. But all spells are dangerous. A badly drawn rune will backfire and damage you!
Your stronghold is under siege by Zondar the Wicked, defend your home!
Controls:
Left mouse button to draw in black
Right mouse button to draw in white
Space to Attack
Escape to see the menu
Features not implemented:
There are many spell types, but I did not have the time to implement the different effects, so all spells only do damage or heal.
Balancing
Sound & Music
Effect graphics giving more visual feedback on what happened
Downloads and Links
Ratings
 | Coolness | 53% |
| #20 | Innovation | 4.10 |
| #243 | Theme | 3.50 |
| #372 | Overall | 3.24 |
| #404 | Fun | 3.10 |
| #544 | Mood | 2.74 |
| #785 | Graphics | 2.52 |
Comments
Nvrmd, Its in java, I can run it, will give ratings in a moment
Nice concept and fun. The time limit really makes this game possibly.
But sometimes I get this Exception:
I should heal or wait
Exception in thread "LWJGL Application" java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException: In
ex: 0, Size: 0
at java.util.ArrayList.rangeCheck(Unknown Source)
at java.util.ArrayList.get(Unknown Source)
at com.neil.ludum.entity.AI.pickSpell(AI.java:101)
at com.neil.ludum.screens.GameScreen.pickSpell(GameScreen.java:750)
I'll see if I can sort out some of these crashes. I definitely did something wrong - not experiencing any here...
Say its in java. I'm on a mac and had no idea that I could run it. 'till I read a comment
Being text-based I can't really give a good gfx rating, but the rest of it works fine.
I've had a look at the source code and the bug is in AI.pickSpell. It happens if the AI doesn't have enough MP for a heal spell but enough for an attack spell.
Then it goes beyond this check
if (dmg.isEmpty() && heal.isEmpty()) return null;
tries to iterate the heal-spells, finds none, tries to access index 0 of the empty list and crashes.
Innovate, good idea. Seemed hard for me, but anyways enjoyed it :)
I am the master of lightning :)
very well executed, very fitting to the theme.
*hint* add cute graphics + sound and i think this idea would do very well on the mobile market! ;) i foresee frenetic 2 player multiplayer on a single tablet!
It is quite hard!
The 10 seconds makes it really difficult to finish a drawing, but it becomes much easier once you start to really learn the runes. I actually draw the base shape as quickly as possible and then remove the extra pixels by right-clicking, missing pixels are penalized more than extra pixels!
i am really bad drawing, but i like the concept, goood job guys!!!
Like Crazi456 said, very original to have drawing integrated in a game, like in this!
Very cool and innovative idea. Also, thats a lot of spells. Nice work!
Wow, this is a very good concept. Does using a drawing tablet count as cheating? ;)
Amazing concept, if you are willing to take the concept further I think you cold make a fantastic succesful RPG with such innovative battle system. Add some graphics, upgrades, an epic story and charming characters and it would be a hit! xD
It's real tough because of the time limit, but it's a very interesting mechanic. Very nice job!
Very interesting gameplay - this would be great to see on a DS or similar. Noticed in the beginning that RMB and LMB are switched around - it says RMB is draw black, but it's draw white.
Pretty short, and after one playthrough with a bit of back-and-forth I got the hang of drawing the fireball and just wrecked house with it
This concept is really great ! I love drawing things and casting spells with drawings is something really insane !
The concept is here, drawing is pretty innacurate but I would love to see a game about this released.
Haha, really nice concept! I'm super rush to draw out those pixels :)
Very original idea - great job! Like others said, a bit difficult - it'd be cool to see this balanced a bit more, along with the additions you mentioned.
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Really cool idea. The game kept crashing when I was trying to draw though.