Hello and Happy New Year! Back to it with an update on how the Cores interact with each other in game!
What the Cores can do
Below we can see the basic functions of each of the Cores that you can control in Core Lords:
Stonecores are, just like all Cores, part of the natural world, but their cube-like shape allows you to manipulate them. These stones can be moved, pulled, pushed, dropped and set up for a variety of uses in exploration, puzzle solving and battle.
Windcores use concentrated gusts of wind to push other Cores around the environment, often to create paths and attack offensively.
Watercores are controlled water sources and are used to bounce Stonecores and Flamecores in directions controlled by the player. Characters moving through Watercores are also slowed down.
Flamecores are flame and lava in a controllable form. They can be quite destructive and do more damage than Stonecores. They also leave a pool of lava where they land, acting as an dangerous obstacle for any nearby.
Interactions with other Cores
What happens when two cores interact?
Stonecore + Windcore
A Windcore can be formed near a Stonecore, which will push it in the direction of the facing of the Windcore.
Stonecore + Watercore
A Stonecore will bounce in the direction of the Watercore facing when being pushed or falling into a one of more of them.
Stonecore + Flamecore
A Stonecore will pop a Flamecore’s form and remove it.
Windcore + Flamecore
A Flamecore can be pushed by a Windcore, the same as a Windcore and Stonecore interaction.
Windcore + Watercore
We cannot push a Watercore, as the form of the Watercore is too fragile when moving.
Watercore + Flamecore
A Flamecore coming into contact with a Watercore will have the unique effect of cooling off the lava and flame, creating a new Stonecore.
Again, these are the basic ways to use each Core, with more strategies and customization of the behaviour to come!
As always, give the demo a go and give me some more feedback if you can!
Cheers,
Chris