Game framework features

Like I already said, the first step is not to build a game but to build a framework that will allow me to create games. Here's the list of features I want for this framework. This list will evolve so I've put a link to it in the right column of this blog.

So far, it's actually going faster than I thought it would. I just can't imagine how fast it would go if it wouldn't be of my day job... hehe. Of course, I constantly asked myself "Is this really needed? Am I going too deep on this feature?" just to make sure I'm not chasing things that won't really help me to achieve the first vision I have.

Some features already are in a functional stage. Those are marked with *. Check the demos to see the evolution. Note that I'm still not talking about the work done on the interface.

Players' Characters

- Access level: Player, GM, Admin * (access level is what set which commands can be used by who)
- Movement (right-click) *
- Inventory management *
- Equip weapon *
- Different avatars * (I'm not aiming for complete avatar customization at this point)
- Friendly character creation process *
- Guild system *
- Chat *
- Guild chat *
- Enter as guest (enter the world without creating an account) *
- Ban tool

World

- 2d up-down view *
- Zones management *
- Add props to a zone *
- Elevation (for collision) *

Buildings

- Create exterior view *
- Enter/exit buildings *
- Custom creation of interior view *
- Automatic creation of buildings by a using a blueprint (By the use of a prop, create the exterior view and all zones with their walls. Ex.: Use a prop to create a type A house with 2 rooms) *
- Players owned buildings *

Props

- Take *
- Put in a container from inventory *
- Buildings, weapons, decorations, containers, walls * (more props will come)

NPC

- Talk to *
- Creation of NPC by using a blueprint (I want to have something that allow players to create a NPC without having to use the /createnpc command)
- Merchants *
- Skills trainers *

Trading

- Player to player trading *
- Sell to a NPC
- Buy from a NPC *

Skills

- Skills training *
- Cool-down factor *
- Mining *
- Woodcutting *
- Crafting *

World Interaction

- Distance checks * (Ex.: for attacking, opening a chest, talking to a NPC, ...)

Combat

- Melee & Range * (basically it's just skills with different ranges)
- HP *
- Respawn *