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Wrath in the Gotham Wastelands

August 29, 2013

"Wrath" in the Gotham Wastelands on YouTube. Click to watch the video.

The preceding video highlights the "Wrath" single-player missions, as played by Odyssey (a player league).

Keith created the single-player content set in "Wrath" section of the new Gotham Wastelands area for DC Universe Online, part of the "Sons of Trigon" DLC. Players who purchase this DLC and have Combat Rating 84 can play this content.

Entry Highlights

  • Scene creation (includes level design planning, POI design, storycraft, etc.)
  • Writing and narrative design (includes NPC interactive dialogue, NPC barks, readable props, etc.)
  • Quest design (includes plotting, writing, scripting, NPCs, combat, puzzles, etc.)
  • NPC design (includes creation and placement of enemies and quest contacts, as well as patrol paths)
  • Combat design (includes incidental battles, boss fights, and quest-related activities, and may include NPC abilities)
  • Puzzle design (includes physical puzzles [e.g. move through a trapped corridor], mental puzzles [e.g. match 3 symbols], conversational puzzles [e.g. solve an NPC's riddle], Easter eggs, etc.)
  • Utilities design (includes creation and placement of scene exits, teleporters, doors, etc.)
  • Propping (includes creation and placement of interactables, breakables, secret panels, readable props, etc.)
  • Rewards and collectables design (includes creation and placement of incidental gear and treasure, quest collectables, Easter eggs, etc.)

The Gotham Wastelands is a large, open world hellish version of several sections of Gotham City. Major sections include the Cathedral, the Mausoleum, and Amusement Mile. Gameplay in each section included several repeatable solo missions. Keith coordinated with a 3D artist to ensure the locations supported the planned game content. The duration of mission is only a few minutes and culminates in a challenging boss fight. Although intended for solo play, these missions occur in a shared space, allowing for players to team-up if they wish.

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