Introduction
In One Sentence
Liberal Crime Squad with Zombies
Abstract
Starting off with just you and your wits build an army to reclaim the city from Zombies (might be more than one type), bandits and cultists. Secure your safehouses with defences, train your men in the skills they will need to survive and stockpile an un-needed amount of guns on your way to victory. All in muthaf**king ASCII!
Note: Being able to go the zombies/cultists/any other added factions is a planned feature but not a primary goal.
Game Mechanics
Controls
Will be shown on screen and logical if able (F to fight).
Scoring
Player will have an end game score based on number of friendlies killed/alive, number of zombies killed e.c.t
Win/Lose conditions
Win: Finish one of the (Yet to be decided) objectives.
Lose: Your team is killed/converted/fell to infection
Note: Ironman style gameplay will be used. Save file deleted on game end. Score and other details will be stored.
Story
Working on it. I'm open to suggestions.
Graphics
ASCII with text descriptions. As much flavor text as I can be bothered making.
Example of main screen before a raid.
Squad Name and location Date Current job Currency (If any)
| # | Names | Skill | Weapon | Armour | Health | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bob Anybody | 17 | Bat + Nail | Clothes | Fine | On Foot |
| 2. | Petey McShotgun | 12 | Shotgun (4) | Kevlar Vest | Missing Teeth | On Foot |
| 3. | Jane Noluck | 14 | MP5 (27) | Kevlar Vest | Infected | Car |
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TAB - Next Squad Z - Next Location
Activity Preparing
F - Leave safehouse E - Equipment V - Vehicles
C - Cancel departure R - Reveiw survivors
A - Assign jobs B - Spies K - Situation L - Supply situation
W - Wait a day X - Call it a day
Example of flavour text. Petey McShotgun is fighting two cultists.
Petey McShotgun shoots at Cultist with Shotgun.
They hit the head! Cultists face is blown off!
Clear Text
Cultist holds wound and runs away aimlessly.
Petey McShotgun grins.
Clear Text
Cultist shoots at Petey McShotgun with 9mm.
They hit the torso.
Clear Text
Petey McShotgun shoots at Cultist with Shotgun.
They hit the left leg.
Clear Text
Cultist shoots at Petey McShotgun with 9mm.
They hit the torso.
Clear Text
Petey McShotgun's right lung has been punctured!
Clear text
Petey McShotgun falls to his knees retching. He
gives his foes the finger and dies.
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