The prop’s dimensions were set to accommodate shooting and navigating through various generated configurations. Those props had to fit level-designed patterns and respect strict sizes. In addition, for each district, we used the endless lore writings to design and handcraft multiple sets of props.

With those rules, we emphasized strong diagonals as well as rich lighting contrasts and colored moods in every district. We wanted to give an epic and dramatic stylized feeling as well as remind of Dungeon of the Endless original visuals.įollowing those intentions, some basic lighting rules were defined at the beginning of the project. One of the main artistic intentions of the game was to display long and strong shadows. We’re trying to guide the players through doors and rooms without being lost and support gameplay interactions. The goal was to keep good visibility of gameplay elements. All of that without confusing the player with gameplay interactions and navigation. The main challenge regarding art in our procedural generation was to keep good visuals and lighting consistency through different recognizable districts. With locked doors, we can create different zone architectures to make sure we open certain rooms and ensure interesting combat with multiple entry points for monsters. The doors are key in the dungeon to control the pace of the exploration, making specific rooms critical in the exploration and having an “I don’t want to open this door” moment. It’s important to guarantee enough space between every element that needs protection (generator, research machine and crystal) and the spawners, to make sure you have the turret slot to create your multiple defense points. The gameplay elements are selected dynamically based on what the player has already discovered of the zone, for example the research machine can only spawn after one or two spawners are discovered (Each gameplay elements have their own special rules). We don’t want the player to find the exit door too early or have your crystal walk directly on a spawner.Įach room has a different nature based on the gameplay elements they contain (spawner, crystal slot, chest, merchant.) and their location based on the critical path toward the end. To do so, the generation of the zone must be highly controlled to create interesting exploration and combat situation while preventing unfair situations. The generation of Endless Dungeon is here to create diversity in the experience, characterize each district and maintain the “what’s behind the door” feeling of DotE.

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