SO:Combat System
The Combat System will explain how the combat in The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order works.
Player: Foot Combat Controls
These are the currently planned Combat Controls we want for the Player Character:
Melee Controls
Lock-On Control System
These are the combat controls planned for locking onto a target, and then the Combat Controls once locked on.
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lock On/Off Target | MMB Click | When not Locked On, click MMB once to Lock On to nearest target. When Locked On, click MMB once to Lock Off target. Currently, clicking MMB several times in a row did freeze the Demo, caused a Fatal Error pop-up and crashed the Demo. Being able to click MMB when a target wasn’t near allowed the reticle to come up, which allowed me to perform attacks. Still has the crazy camera swinging issue. If we want this feature, I think we need for camera swinging to slow down a lot (this will only be for if you aren’t locked onto a target). |
| Switch to Right Target | Q | When Locked On, switch to right-most target |
| Switch to Left Target | E | When Locked On, switch to left-most target |
Melee Weapon Attacks
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Swing | Mouse Movement Up + LMB (click) | |
| Upper Right Swing | Mouse Movement Up-Right + LMB (click) | |
| Lower Right Swing | Mouse Movement Down-Right + LMB (click) | |
| Upper Left Swing | Mouse Movement Up-Left + LMB (click) | |
| Lower Left Swing | Mouse Movement Down-Left + LMB (click) | |
| Thrust | Mouse Movement Center + LMB (click) |
Melee Weapon Blocks
Blocking: You hold to block in a direction, and release to let go of holding the shield up
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Block | Mouse Movement Up + RMB (hold) | Blocks Overhead Swings |
| Upper Right Block | Mouse Movement Up-Right + RMB (hold) | Blocks Upper Right Swings |
| Lower Right Block | Mouse Movement Down-Right + RMB (hold) | Blocks Lower Right Swings |
| Upper Left Block | Mouse Movement Up-Left + RMB (hold) | Blocks Upper Left Swings |
| Lower Left Block | Mouse Movement Down-Left + RMB (hold) | Blocks Lower Left Swings |
| Block in Front | Mouse Movement Center + RMB (hold) | Block Thrust |
Locked Camera Control System
These are the combat controls planned for when you do not want to Lock-On to a target (in which you will need to Lock the Camera), and then the Combat Controls once the camera is locked.
Camera Lock
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Camera (for Weapon Attacks) |
LMB (hold) | To Lock Camera, hold LMB. |
| Unlock Camera (for Weapon Attacks) |
LMB (release) | To Unlock Camera, let go LMB. |
| Lock Camera (for Weapon Blocks) |
RMB (hold) | To Lock Camera, hold RMB. Blocks once per action. |
| Unlock Camera (for Weapon Blocks) |
RMB (release) | To Unlock Camera, let go RMB. |
Melee Weapon Attacks
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Swing | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up | |
| Upper Right Weapon Swing | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up-Right | |
| Lower Right Weapon Swing | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Down-Right | |
| Upper Left Weapon Swing | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up-Left | |
| Lower Left Weapon Swing | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Down-Left | |
| Thrust | LMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Center |
Melee Weapon Blocks
You hold to block in a direction, and release to let go of holding the Weapon or Shield up.
| Action | Control | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Block | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up | Blocks Overhead Swings |
| Upper Right Block | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up-Right | Blocks Upper Right Swings |
| Lower Right Block | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Down-Right | Blocks Lower Right Swings |
| Upper Left Block | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Up-Left | Blocks Upper Left Swings |
| Lower Left Block | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Down-Left | Blocks Lower Left Swings |
| Block in Front | RMB (hold) + Mouse Movement Center | Blocks Thrusts |
Ranged Controls
Shooting Controls
[WIP]
Throwing Controls
[WIP]
Player: Mounted Combat Controls
Melee Controls
[WIP]
Ranged Controls
Shooting Controls
[WIP]
Throwing Controls
[WIP]
NPC Combat AI
[WIP]
