Introduction

In tower defence games traps are often a method available to player's to damage enemies who path in a certain way. The Trap entity is a method of doing so, and extends the general Entity class.

Traps are an important innovation for the studio as a whole as they provide an alternative structure for players to build. Furthermore, they also provide a unique gameplay experience, where the player is able to judge whether spending gold for a single-use, high damage structure is worthwhile.

Class Design

The Trap entity is a specialised extension of the Entity class. Components have been added which provide the trap a specific amount of Health Points, Damage, and behaviour.

The Trap's specialised behaviour is described in the Component Page.

Current version:

Trojan Horse

Marbles Trap

Spike Trap

Bear Trap

Design Iteration

Trojan Horse

Reference

Marbles Trap

Spike Trap

Bear Trap

User test：

Click here to view User Testing Plan & Sessions

In-Game usage

In this game, traps are used to help further damage an enemy's health if walked on top of. Traps do not affect the health of the Main Character.

Future Expansion

Whilst greater a greater amount of user-testing / research is needed to know where this feature can be expanded, initial discussion with users indicates that the following features are the minimum that is expected:

• Greater variety / number of unique placeable traps
• Traps which apply unique status effects (e.g. damage over time / poison effects)
• Ability to repair / rebuild traps which have already been used