Re: [Crawl-ref-discuss] Dungeon Sprint

[William T. J. <wta...@gm...>]

David Ploog <dp...@mi...> wrote:

> This is not an answer to your question, but another random idea of mine:
> there could be a series of levels for Sprint (each consisting of one map),
> where on level 1, you have to collect the serpentine rune; on level 2, you
> collect the decaying rune etc. In other words, challenging puzzles,
> starting easy; the hardest one asking for the orb of Zot. I could imagine
> that interesting puzzles for that start could be made from very few
> monsters, items and rooms. A bit like Chess problems :)
>

This reminds me of a thought I had when hearing about a new feature in
UnAngband: the ability to restore the entire game to a waypoint
(essentially, controlled savescumming). If that were possible in Crawl: the
Sprints could be used as training levels, tests, and mental traps -- if the
entity that places you into the Sprint is neutral (deity, scroll, or shop)
the purpose is to allow you to experiment, see something like the endgame,
and learn in a not-too-threatening environment (perhaps even earn a reward);
if the entity is attacking you (monster, deity) the purpose is to test your
will, and if you die in the Sprint your character will SUFFER.

But I expect that would be extremely hard to implement. To say nothing of
being extremely hard to balance.

 David
>

-Wm