Ars Moriendi: Construction Worker

Due to a very depressing Halloween, I did not post the next "dev diary" for Ars Moriendi on its due date. Lo siento. When releasing info on characters, I'll preface each release with a stats overview. Well, without further delay, I present details on the first playable character for Ars Moriendi!

Overview of Entity Stats

Health

• Affects how much life character starts mission with
• How quickly character recovers from severe wounds

Strength

• Affects damage performed by melee weapons
• Amount of weight character can lift, push, and manipulate (in regards to world items)

Stamina

• Affects dodge tendency, dodge speed, and general maneuverability
• Capability of performing special tasks like ledge jumping and acrobatics

Weapon Handling

• Determines which weapons character can use
• Accuracy of equipped weapon
• Lethal strike percentage

Special

• Actions that character can perform, that no other character can

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Name: Construction Worker

Backstory: Originally sent to Sunland among a crew of fellow workers to help prepare the building for demolition. When surveying a room by himself, he fell through a floor rotted by years of neglect. Upon awakening, he finds himself trapped in Sunland by an unknown force.


Stats

Health: 10 Strength: 8 Stamina: 7 Agility: 3 Weapon Handling: 6

Special

• Barricading - Using a nail gun, nails, and boards the Construction Worker can barricade doors and windows
• Increased Inventory - His utility belt allows him to carry 50% more items compared to other characters

Concept Art
*NOTE*: Sadly, the disc I received from Full Sail which contains all of the concept art, source code, ect. is corrupt. I have to get backup copy from FS, so I'll post the concept art later.

Screenshot of Preliminary Model


Developer Notes: I love this guy's appearance. He was the only playable character when Ars Moriendi was a scholastic project. Our 3D artist decided to give him the sunglasses and cigarette, which complimented the mullet nicely. His ability to barricade structures can make him the best co-op character, or the most hated.

Scenario: You play the part of the Worker. Your team mates manage to aggro enough enemies to make your survival probability drop to nothing.

Solution 1: You call them to your position. Once everyone is inside, you barricade the door, pool your assets, and come up with a solution to escape.

Solution 2: Since the idiots have attracted all the heat, use this opportunity to escape. Place strategic barricades between you and your "friends" to slow them down, giving you enough time to find your own path to safety.

Everyone can use the nail gun as a weapon, but only the construction worker can use this in combination with boards and nails to barricade doors and windows.

My personal favorite character combination will probably be the Construction Worker and The Kid. Find out why in my next .Plan, where I reveal character details and special abilities for The Kid. . .