Jordan Brown - Game Design Documentation Samples
In the Combat - AAR Phase the player can purchase Pilot Training using Currency or Recruitment Points to increase one of a Pilot’s Stats by a small amount. Additionally, each time the player selects either Max, Aurelio, or Wynnter to hang out with during the Downtime phase, one of their Pilot stats increases. Purchased upgrades are permanent and cannot be removed.
EACH STAT IS LEVELED INDIVIDUALLY
NPC Pilot stats change during the Combat - AAR and Downtime phases of the gameplay loop. Per run, the player will go through these phases a maximum of seven times.
Opportunities for Pilot Training - 7
Downtime Phases - 7
Levels Per Stat - 5
Single Stat Total Currency Required for Max Level - 5250
Single Stat Total Recruitment Points Required for Max Level - 500
All standard Pilot Stats (excluding leadership):
For this system to properly work, these stats must be editable by a set amount during the Combat - AAR and Downtime phases and their new values must maintain continuity between play sessions and each phase of the gameplay loop.