Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

Truth Lies in the Shadows 8/9/13
Allarionn  [developer] 9 Aug, 2013 @ 3:18pm
Future Implementation Plans
So far implemented:
Prelude: ~100%. Complete, may get story tweaks and fleshed out further later on. This is just Scene 1.

Prologue: ~50-75% implemented. This will encompass everything in the "past" of the story line. As of right now we are only to to "2 years ago". This is setting up all of the back story and allowing the player to bond with the protagonist, Tarak. By the end of it a player should have a solid grasp of who they believe Tarak to be, but what this is will vary from player to player. The prologue will include some slight amount of freedom of choice, but will be significantly limited compared to later acts. This is because it is only meant to allow the forming of some predispositions to be explored later

Act 1: 0% Implemented. Will pick up at "present day" within the story's timeline.

Act 2: As a number of story arcs started within the prologue are concluded, their aftermath will spawn secondary arcs, the beginning of these are the start of this act.

Act 3: Resolves Arcs that are picked up in Act 1, and substantial progress on Act 2 arcs.

Act 4 is the planned finish point, and will almost exclusively be concluding Story Arcs. At this point the possibility of furthering development will be considered.

Epilogue: I intend to allow the player to continue playing in some fashion at the conclusion of main arcs. What this means is undefined.

Planned Features:
- Multiple optional content between main arc missions.
- Reputation system, both for a few groups but mostly with specific individuals, such as potential romantic interests for the protagonist. At least 5 of those are slated. 3 Groups are slated.
- Implementation of weapons packs and or additional modular usable UGC that can be fitted within the story, such as Random Johnson missions.


This likely sounds very ambitious, and it probably is, but I have already story-boarded all of the main arcs, and have outlines for the majority of the reputation related info. The majority of what I have left to do is simply implementation. As I get more and more comfortable in the editor I find it much quicker to turn out new areas. I am going to aim for December/January for a full beta with all the Acts in place in some state or another. This will likely change.

Comments, suggestions, etc please feel free to post them here. If the re-publish bug continues to plague the workshop I will move this thread to the newest build when such becomes available. I aim to release a build each 1-2 weeks. Check the projects workshop entry regularly if you would like updates.