GGRogue

ggRogue
Alpha Project
Developer	Ruben van der Leun
Theme	Dungeon Hack & Slash
Influences	Roguelikes
Released	28th September 2009
Updated	28th September 2009
Licensing	Freeware
P. Language	PHP, Javascript
Platforms	Web-based, requires javascript
Interface	Ascii, Mouse
Game Length	Infinity
Official site of ggRogue

Description

ggRogue is a browser roguelike, focused on delivering a fairly cliche, but enjoyable dungeons Hack and Slash that can be played on the go and during quick breaks. It is completely web-based, everything is controlled via the mouse. You login, create a character and are immediately dropped in a dungeon, ready to face the danger within. Your savegame is updated continually. If you log out and come back at a later time, your savegame will be right where you left off.

Development

Right, let me explain a bit what ggRogue is all about. First off, for the past few weeks, I had been learning more and working with AJAX for a web-based project and became very interested with the possibilities that it was offering. Second, I'm a regular user of iGoogle and also wanted to learn a bit on how the gadgets work. Third, I wanted a game that I could always play in iGoogle during a quick break or when I'm waiting for someone. I had been looking for one, but couldn't find one, so I decided that it'd be best if I would build it myself. Finally, I wanted to have a game that I could easily build without worrying too much about graphics. And thus, ggRogue was born.

Updates

28-09-2009

And due to a deadline of a project, I was unable to spend time on this. However, now about a month later, I've implemented a simple monster and item list, and am gearing this one up for an alpha release. Just need to build a simple page with instructions, and then I'll open 'er up as an open alpha.

And it's open. Feel free to try it out. Leave any potential comments on the discussion page.

30-08-2009

And character generation and death works. Both are pretty simple. Building a new character will just give you a character with preset statistics, and death only gives you an option to restart. That's right, the game is built to be in "Ironman Mode". You die, that's it.

Now all that's left is to fill the monster and item list, and then I'll open the game up for alpha. Don't expect a well-balanced game or varied gameplay. At best, call it a proof of concept.

Also quickly added a simple way for health to be upgraded by awarding an extra hitpoint for every 100 XP.

27-08-2009

Just had a quick break in-between work, so I quickly implemented the necessary code to spawn items. With that, the dungeon generation algorithm is actually quietly finished for now. The monster/item lists just need to be filled with the proper challenge/loot. I'll likely do some brainstorming during lunch hour, and start working on the death system in the mean time.

25-08-2009

Rooms are now created, may want to change the UI a bit to reflect this better. Monster spawning works as well, just need to populate the monsters list. But first, I'll add the code for item spawning.

23-08-2009

Just finished implementing the code for using stairs. When entering a new, unexplored level, a new level is built. And yes, you can also go back upstairs. Everything that you left in there(items, monsters) is stored. Next stop is adding rooms, monsters and items to the level creation algorithm

22-08-2009

Progress has been going pretty well. Most of the important features that I need are implemented, and I'm currently focusing on a simple dungeon-generating algorithm. Once I've got that done, the focus will shift on completing some needed features, and I'll likely go into a playable Alpha. Most of the stuff in there will likely evolve, like the character system and combat system.

Currently implemented

• Walking around
• Combat
• Inventory
• Character system
• Health upgrade
• Skills upgrade
• Moving from one level to the next
• Random dungeon algorithm
• Account/Character creation
• Death
• Monster list
• Item list

Features that I'd like to implement later

• Actually walking around on tiles
• Ranged combat
• Magic spells
• Improved item spawning
• Inventory encumbrance
• A proper character system with classes/skill
• Leaderboard
• Dead PCs added as undead characters in dungeons

Screenshots

In-game

Character screen

Inventory screen