UgaritRL

UgaritRL will be a rogue-like inspired primarily by Angband but also by many other games, some of which aren't even rogue-likes. UgaritRL will not contain any part of the Angband code base, but will be similar to Angband in spirit. The game will most likely be both freeware and open source. Here are some features that will be unique to UgaritRL among rogue-likes:

Fully graphical (though with minimal graphics) - no ASCII mode
Statistics are upgraded by spending XP like in Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines
New abilities are learned through the acquisition of Tablets of Destiny
A crafting system modeled upon Terraria's, but with less detail and no building
Ally creation, much like in Geneforge, but possibly customizable like army units in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Includes a map editor for creating new scenarios
Based loosely upon ancient middle eastern myth (particularly Canaanite myth)
Species rivalry similar to that in Starcraft (angels = protoss, demons = zerg, and aliens = terrans)
Humans are livestock!

Download the semi-playable demo of UgaritRL (build 70). This is more of a tech demo than a playable game. I will sporadically upload new builds, and any feedback will be appreciated. Email feedback to cowgod14[at]yahoo.com ([at] = @, but it confuses spam bots this way) or post it on our facebook page.

Changes in build 70: world map is accessible, teleporters and triggers.

Current Game Features

The game engine currently consists of a character that can move around the screen, read signs, open a door, talk to an npc, use a teleporter, and travel to the world map (New!).
A spiffy map editor that can handle the limited capabilities the game engine has at this time.
A character assembler program for assembling character images from images of each body part.

There are many ground tiles already done - they were downloaded for free and then modified. There are a handful of images for character body parts that can be assembled using the Character Assembler program. There will be music, but it hasn't been made yet.

Next Updates

Make mobile NPCs
Add inventory system and openable containers
Add crafting
Add more items to item list
Allow multiple items per tile of the map (maybe)

Release Date: 2023/08/11 (Tentative)

There is now a log of the changes made in each build. Even though some of the builds weren't uploaded to the website, the changes are still there in subsequent builds.

Old Builds

build 69 (partial but useless item-inventory system, added new art)
build 65 (added npc to talk to, revised statistics and upgrades, map editor uses Swing dialogs)
build 61 (renamed to UgaritRL, added sign reading)

Older Builds (Still called Angelband)

build 58 (updated Character Assembler, in-game screenshots)
build 57 (added Character Assembler)
build 54 (reorganized status screen)
build 53 (original status screen)

Design Information

Design information will posted here as it becomes available. It is all subject to change and may not exactly match what appears in the game at any given time.

Upgrades

Sequel

The Ugarit Heresy (or something like that)
No Image Available	This game will be a casual RPG about the war between Heaven and Hell, using an improved version of the UgaritRL engine. The target audience will be adult gamers who want to play RPGs but don't have the time. It will feature a nonlinear plot with short story arcs. This will allow players to play for however much time the have available and come back to the game days or weeks later without being lost.

The Ugarit Heresy (or something like that)

No Image Available

This game will be a casual RPG about the war between Heaven and Hell, using an improved version of the UgaritRL engine. The target audience will be adult gamers who want to play RPGs but don't have the time. It will feature a nonlinear plot with short story arcs. This will allow players to play for however much time the have available and come back to the game days or weeks later without being lost.