Players can similarly avoid combat altogether, with dedicated mechanics for chase and escape events allowing tension to arrive via evading or avoiding dangerous traps and other such hazards by working together as a team, rather than direct combat. Making use of certain skills or equipment can instantly eliminate enemies - reflecting the twist element of kishotenketsu - or cause damage to morale rather than physical harm, leading to non-violent victory as foes retreat. This philosophy is embodied in combat situations that don’t simply rely on whittling down health totals.
The structure differs to the classic ‘setup, confrontation, resolution’ three-part structure typically used in much Western storytelling in that it doesn’t necessarily rely on direct conflict to create tension. In total, the RPG touts 256 available levels across its classes, with characters able to meld together two active classes alongside their gear.īuilt into the game’s combat and collaborative storytelling is kishotenketsu, the four-part story structure particularly popular in East Asia, which introduces characters and sets up plot elements before developing them and introducing a twist before concluding. Among the possibilities mentioned are cowboy orcs able to fire off ki blasts and magical-girl samurai angels, able to switch into Sailor Moon-like transformations from their already powerful form.
In contrast to the rigid classes of traditional RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons, Cloudbreaker Alliance allows players to freely combine combat abilities as provided by 32 classes and characters’ equipment. The creators cite a range of both Eastern and Western influences that include the likes of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books and manga/anime series Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, alongside the key inspirations of Star Trek and Final Fantasy. Those peoples and species range from fantasy staples such as orcs, goblins and trolls, to angels, masked oni, plant-people and other inanimate objects given life by powerful souls. Manage cookie settings The best fantasy RPGs that aren't D&D Watch on YouTube
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