Legends Forge Development Roadmap

Month 1: Initial Analysis and Planning

• Analyze Existing Prototype: Gather and review feedback from testing.
• Core System Scalability Assessment: Evaluate and modify core systems for scalability.
• Define Game’s Overall Vision: Outline the overarching goals and vision for the game.
• Investigate Characters and Abilities: Research and refine character abilities.

Month 2: Core System Development and Design

• Start Scaling the Existing Systems: Begin scaling core systems based on assessment.
• Story and Narrative Work (Parallel Process): Develop and integrate the game’s story and narrative.
• Understand Level Design: Review and understand current level design strategies.
• Identify Needed UI Additions: Determine additional UI requirements.

Month 3: Mechanics and Performance

• Analyze Game Mechanics: Deep dive into game mechanics and refine as necessary.
• Measure Game’s Performance and Optimization: Assess performance metrics and start optimization.
• Evaluate Sound Design: Review and enhance the sound design for the game.

Month 4: Design and Prototyping

• Active Development and Prototyping of Additional Game Mechanics: Develop and prototype new mechanics per the Game Design Document (GDD).
• Illustrate Characters and Environments: Begin creating illustrations for characters and environments.
• Plan Storytelling/Narrative: Finalize storytelling elements and narrative integration.