Small Object Destruction

MrIdontKnow · Nov 17, 2012

Another thread asking about destruction from me, I'm needy aren't I for destruction haha. Like in the video you can move the smaller objects like tables chairs, crates and stuff like that.

My question is could stuff like this be breakable? You could also hide stuff in barrels that would either be very rare, or dud items. To break open you'd either have to swipe it with your sword or battle axe, or use the thaumaturgy to force to the item into another or into a wall.

So could destruction be implemented on to the small items like:

Barrels
Chairs
Tables
Market Stalls
Crates
Trees (maybe? Not sure as to whether this would be a bad thing)

I love destruction but its your call guys, I know you'll make the best game whatever you have in it.

hredthel · Nov 18, 2012

Please, let us destroy things... I beg you....

unwoundpath · Nov 18, 2012

Please, let our characters be knocked back into a box and have it break under them.

MrIdontKnow · Nov 18, 2012

Hopefully it will be implemented!

hredthel · Nov 19, 2012

I wonder if they will be implementing a sprite system for big statics like dungeon/cave/castle walls: so we see scorching, cracks, and typical destruction on said geometry. I do hope to see some form of destructive effect of combat and magic on the entire game world. Humbly wishing away!

MrIdontKnow · Nov 19, 2012

Check out my thread 'Realistic 'Gameplay' Madoc answers a few question on bigger destruction.

hredthel · Nov 19, 2012

Sweet: thanks mang

MrIdontKnow · Nov 22, 2012

Any replies from staff or is it hush hush?

Madoc · Nov 22, 2012

Breaking stuff is definitely something we'd like to do, it's fun and adds realism. I have some ideas on how to break things that goes beyond just exploding them into pieces. We're unlikely to use a fully procedural system however so every object that can be broken would require more work. How many things you'll be able to break really depends, it's priority but not an essential feature.

hredthel · Nov 22, 2012

Madoc said:
Breaking stuff is definitely something we'd like to do, it's fun and adds realism. I have some ideas on how to break things that goes beyond just exploding them into pieces. We're unlikely to use a fully procedural system however so every object that can be broken would require more work. How many things you'll be able to break really depends, it's priority but not an essential feature.

So generally speaking: crates, barrels, tables and such?

MrIdontKnow · Nov 22, 2012

Well just accidental breakages like glasses and bowls on tables that get in the way of sword fights. You then have the being whacked into a barrel break which is always a fun one. There's also the barrel roll of a high place and break.

hredthel · Nov 22, 2012

I guess if SG will be true physics we won't see much superficial destruction (sprites and particles). Even if there is a limited amount of items that can be destroyed, I get the feeling that the amount of objects that can be manipulated is going to 'break the board' for games out there. I want to throw a fireball into a pile of debris and watch every bit of it affected by physics. Additional destruction and mayhem is always a plus!

fluffydino2000 · Nov 22, 2012

More so than even an aesthetic plus. If I can make a pile of debris on a cliff top and send it flying onto a trolls head, then set it on fire, I will be very happy.

The Hedge Knight · Nov 23, 2012

It would also be great to say, be travelling the country side when some bandits try pushing a bunch of rubble and broken carts and shit at you from a ledge.

hredthel · Nov 23, 2012

The Hedge Knight said:
It would also be great to say, be travelling the country side when some bandits try pushing a bunch of rubble and broken carts and shit at you from a ledge.

I love that.... too bad Skyrim failed so hard at it.

MrIdontKnow · Nov 23, 2012

I think everyone is gonna want to upgrade their PC's before this game, not that it will be a power hog or anything, but you'll want the best of the best!

Rob · Nov 23, 2012

MrIdontKnow said:
I think everyone is gonna want to upgrade their PC's before this game, not that it will be a power hog or anything, but you'll want the best of the best!

Yes, it would be great to actually have a practical reason to want to upgrade... rather than simply a natural desire!!!

MrIdontKnow · Nov 23, 2012

Hey! nothing wrong with natural desire

the only problem is you can sometimes get the Upgradetitus disease.

Rob · Nov 23, 2012

Yes, nasty. Tends to flare up again every year or two.

MrIdontKnow · Nov 23, 2012

Rob said:
Yes, nasty. Tends to flare up again every year or two.

Thats not the disease! im talking about every few months haha