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I realized the likelihood this ever actually makes it into the game is so miniscule that I didn’t bother figuring out the numbers. If that's something you like and are good at, be my guest.
I also couldn't figure out how to make those ability cards you see in some of the designs here. Would love to know how y'all figured that one out.
I also couldn't figure out how to make those ability cards you see in some of the designs here. Would love to know how y'all figured that one out.
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Since writing is my speciality, I couldn't help but make up a few conversations. I just love the characters in this game so much.
WEAPON:
The Auteur
A mystic camera that shoots razor sharp spectral film frames. Takes a moment to crank up
(like Bebop and McGinnis).
The Auteur can keep shooting for a little while into the negatives, but each bullet costs
souls, so you best reload.
Alt fire switches lenses:
- Telephoto gives you more range but less damage
- Macro gives you more damage but less range
- Fisheye gives you larger bullets, but is harder to aim.
*I think alt fires are still criminally underutilized. I love them
because I can't aim to save my life anyway, so I never zoom in anyway.*
PASSIVE:
Essence Drain
"Those under the gaze of the Auteur feel themselves
lose a little more than just privacy."
Using the Auteur and its skills on enemies drains them of small amounts of soul.
If enough time passes without an enemy getting hit, the Auteur turns on its
master and begins to drain Jackie.
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Over time, the camera begins to jam and the film reel
must be stuffed back in.
The more that's been shot, the more pops out. (Like how Rem's candle
dims the more you shoot.)
The camera eats souls to create footage, like how light is printed into film to capture a moment in time.
It captures soul particles rather than light
*The idea of being able to suck out souls becomes very broken very fast, so I thought
it should be something that isn't very effective, more of a narrative thing.
Better early game than late. I'm not sure about the details, but I love the idea.*
Melee:
Hits people with his camera, since it's indestructible.
The Auteur
A mystic camera that shoots razor sharp spectral film frames. Takes a moment to crank up
(like Bebop and McGinnis).
The Auteur can keep shooting for a little while into the negatives, but each bullet costs
souls, so you best reload.
Alt fire switches lenses:
- Telephoto gives you more range but less damage
- Macro gives you more damage but less range
- Fisheye gives you larger bullets, but is harder to aim.
*I think alt fires are still criminally underutilized. I love them
because I can't aim to save my life anyway, so I never zoom in anyway.*
PASSIVE:
Essence Drain
"Those under the gaze of the Auteur feel themselves
lose a little more than just privacy."
Using the Auteur and its skills on enemies drains them of small amounts of soul.
If enough time passes without an enemy getting hit, the Auteur turns on its
master and begins to drain Jackie.
Loading animation
Over time, the camera begins to jam and the film reel
must be stuffed back in.
The more that's been shot, the more pops out. (Like how Rem's candle
dims the more you shoot.)
The camera eats souls to create footage, like how light is printed into film to capture a moment in time.
It captures soul particles rather than light
*The idea of being able to suck out souls becomes very broken very fast, so I thought
it should be something that isn't very effective, more of a narrative thing.
Better early game than late. I'm not sure about the details, but I love the idea.*
Melee:
Hits people with his camera, since it's indestructible.
Reticle idea. Like a viewfinder. Pretty basic.
EXTRA THINGS
MVP lines
(if the game ends before 30 minutes) "Wait, credits already? We didn't even reach the third act."
"I knew I should've brought popcorn."
"Hold still...THERE! *snaps picture* ...Aww dammit, it came out all blurry..."
"And just when I ran out of film."
"That's a wrap, everyone."
Killing Lines
Haze:
"She wasn't after me, was she? Well, doesn't matter anymore."
Infernus:
I hope they don't think I'm with the Friends of Humanity because of that..."
McGinnis:
"You...didn't make this camera, did you?"
Victor:
"I hope he stays down this time. Maybe I shouldn't turn my back."
*
"He didn't need an apple box, that's for sure."
*
"The makeup department did a fantastic job. Those stitches looked almost real."
Billy:
"That goat head prop was immaculate work. I should've asked who made it."
*
"He sounded deceptively similar to William. I wonder how the oldboy is doing…"
Bebop:
"Okay, whoever was puppeteering that, you can come out now."
Apollo:
"There is no way this won't lead to a political catastrophe..."
Mina:
"I could've made her a star. Though she did try to shoot me."
Paige:
"See, Jackie, this is why girls hate you..."
Vyper:
"Give me back my camera!"
Ivy:
"Oh no... No no no, did i really just shoot the hero of Spanish Harlem? You're the worst, Jackie..."
Calico:
"Poor kitty..."
Celeste:
"How on earth did she bend like that?"
*
"The glue they put that horn on with must've been the expensive sort."
Graves:
"Ugh, theater kids. You can smell them from a mile away..."
Drifter:
"First time it felt easy to point this thing at someone."
Dynamo:
"I swear I've seen that man somewhere..."
Doorman:
"Yikes, his laugh sent shivers up my feet."
Lash:
"What a schmuck."
Kelvin:
"Brrr, I can barely move my fingers."
Paradox:
"All that wealth and she wasted it on stealing art rather than funding it."
Mo & Krill:
"They seemed like honorable fellows. Shame."
Mirage:
"STOP THROWING BUGS AT ME!"
Pocket:
"What an inconspicuous fellow. Would've made for a perfect extra."
Sinclair:
"No magic like screen magic."
Silver:
"That werewolf costume was top notch."
Shiv:
"Did he get me? Am I bleeding anywhere?"
Seven:
"Jackie Reel, the hero who took down the Butcher of Lost Whisper... Does have a ring to it."
Rem:
"Suddenly, I don't feel so tired anymore."
Venator:
"And I thought Heston made for a good Moses."
Wraith:
"I considered getting a loan to fund my debut production, but now I'm having second thoughts."
Yamato:
(terrible pronounciation) 私は黒澤明が大好きです.
Vindicta:
"Hope she finds peace."
Viscous:
"Eww, it's everywhere."
MISC & TRIVIA
What it says on steam:
Filming in the hideout
Projecting in the hideout
Rem about Jackie:
"He smelled like popcorn!"
The Doorman seems wary of the camera.
"That wasn’t worth the silver nitrate it cost to shoot him…"
Random casting lines:
"Quiet in the theater!"
"Spoiler alert: you die at the end."
"That one's getting left on the cutting room floor."
(Post-Process) "I'll just fix it in post."
(Take Two) "You were better a moment ago."
(Take Two) "That wasn’t your best take."
"Wait how many frames is that in seconds?"
"Pictures is an expensive business."
"Hope this covers pre-production."
Ability ideas I didn't use:
Poor Man's Process
Practical Effects
Silver Screen
MVP lines
(if the game ends before 30 minutes) "Wait, credits already? We didn't even reach the third act."
"I knew I should've brought popcorn."
"Hold still...THERE! *snaps picture* ...Aww dammit, it came out all blurry..."
"And just when I ran out of film."
"That's a wrap, everyone."
Killing Lines
Haze:
"She wasn't after me, was she? Well, doesn't matter anymore."
Infernus:
I hope they don't think I'm with the Friends of Humanity because of that..."
McGinnis:
"You...didn't make this camera, did you?"
Victor:
"I hope he stays down this time. Maybe I shouldn't turn my back."
*
"He didn't need an apple box, that's for sure."
*
"The makeup department did a fantastic job. Those stitches looked almost real."
Billy:
"That goat head prop was immaculate work. I should've asked who made it."
*
"He sounded deceptively similar to William. I wonder how the oldboy is doing…"
Bebop:
"Okay, whoever was puppeteering that, you can come out now."
Apollo:
"There is no way this won't lead to a political catastrophe..."
Mina:
"I could've made her a star. Though she did try to shoot me."
Paige:
"See, Jackie, this is why girls hate you..."
Vyper:
"Give me back my camera!"
Ivy:
"Oh no... No no no, did i really just shoot the hero of Spanish Harlem? You're the worst, Jackie..."
Calico:
"Poor kitty..."
Celeste:
"How on earth did she bend like that?"
*
"The glue they put that horn on with must've been the expensive sort."
Graves:
"Ugh, theater kids. You can smell them from a mile away..."
Drifter:
"First time it felt easy to point this thing at someone."
Dynamo:
"I swear I've seen that man somewhere..."
Doorman:
"Yikes, his laugh sent shivers up my feet."
Lash:
"What a schmuck."
Kelvin:
"Brrr, I can barely move my fingers."
Paradox:
"All that wealth and she wasted it on stealing art rather than funding it."
Mo & Krill:
"They seemed like honorable fellows. Shame."
Mirage:
"STOP THROWING BUGS AT ME!"
Pocket:
"What an inconspicuous fellow. Would've made for a perfect extra."
Sinclair:
"No magic like screen magic."
Silver:
"That werewolf costume was top notch."
Shiv:
"Did he get me? Am I bleeding anywhere?"
Seven:
"Jackie Reel, the hero who took down the Butcher of Lost Whisper... Does have a ring to it."
Rem:
"Suddenly, I don't feel so tired anymore."
Venator:
"And I thought Heston made for a good Moses."
Wraith:
"I considered getting a loan to fund my debut production, but now I'm having second thoughts."
Yamato:
(terrible pronounciation) 私は黒澤明が大好きです.
Vindicta:
"Hope she finds peace."
Viscous:
"Eww, it's everywhere."
MISC & TRIVIA
What it says on steam:
Filming in the hideout
Projecting in the hideout
Rem about Jackie:
"He smelled like popcorn!"
The Doorman seems wary of the camera.
"That wasn’t worth the silver nitrate it cost to shoot him…"
Random casting lines:
"Quiet in the theater!"
"Spoiler alert: you die at the end."
"That one's getting left on the cutting room floor."
(Post-Process) "I'll just fix it in post."
(Take Two) "You were better a moment ago."
(Take Two) "That wasn’t your best take."
"Wait how many frames is that in seconds?"
"Pictures is an expensive business."
"Hope this covers pre-production."
Ability ideas I didn't use:
Poor Man's Process
Practical Effects
Silver Screen
AI SLOP WARNING
I wanted a higher quality render of the character and since I can't draw, I used ChatGPT. This is what I had in mind, but couldn't visualize properly, but I still think my first image came close enough. I guess I like the face on this one a bit better, idk.
