TASK Combat System (v3)

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Task: Combat System

The Combat System is a fundamental aspect of the game, enabling players to engage in strategic battles against AI-controlled factions and other players. This task involves developing the mechanics, UI, and AI behaviors that will govern how combat is initiated, conducted, and resolved within the game.

Objective

Develop a robust and engaging combat system that allows for tactical depth, strategic planning, and dynamic outcomes. The system should cater to different combat scenarios, including land battles, sieges, and naval engagements, providing players with a variety of military options and strategies.

Subtasks

• Design Combat Mechanics: Develop Terrain and Environmental Effects #194
• Design Combat Mechanics: Create Combat Resolution Algorithms #195
• Design Combat Mechanics: Integrate Unit Morale and Fatigue #196
• Design Combat Mechanics: Testing and Iteration #197
• Develop Combat UI: Design Battle Interface Layout #24
• Develop Combat UI: Create Combat Feedback Mechanisms #200
• Develop Combat UI: Develop Post-Battle Reports #201
• Develop Combat UI: Testing and Iteration #202
• Integrate Combat System with Game World: Link Battles to Territorial Control #25
• Integrate Combat System with Game World: Coordinate Combat with Resource Management #203
• Integrate Combat System with Game World: Influence Diplomatic Relations through Combat #204
• Integrate Combat System with Game World: Integrate Combat Outcomes with Player Progression #205
• Integrate Combat System with Game World: Testing and Feedback Loop #206
• Implement AI Combat Behaviors #26
• Testing and Balancing #27
• Develop Combat UI: Display Unit and Terrain Information #199

Development Considerations

• Tactical Depth and Accessibility: Balance the complexity of combat mechanics to provide tactical depth while ensuring the system remains accessible to players of all skill levels.
• Dynamic and Varied Combat Scenarios: Aim for a combat system that supports a wide range of scenarios and strategies, encouraging players to experiment with different tactics.
• Integration with Overall Game Design: Ensure the combat system is seamlessly integrated with other aspects of the game, including resource management, unit production, and territorial expansion, contributing to a cohesive gameplay experience.

Completing this task will establish a comprehensive combat system that enhances the strategic gameplay, offering players a challenging and rewarding military aspect to conquer and defend territories within the game world.