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[CraigStern]

any idea when a modding guide will be released for maps?

Not sure. The map tiles are formatted in such a way as to make it easy to spot errors while also supporting custom tilesets; they're not designed to be hand-edited. For actually editing those things, I highly recommend using the map editor.

Will there be any more story or character updates on the kickstarter?

Possibly; I'd rather avoid tying myself down, though. My writing style is such that I like to write things, then edit, and edit, and edit...if I commit to certain things on KS, it limits my flexibility. And the ultimate goal with the narrative is to deliver the best, most compelling story I can, not to make commitments about it before I know how it's going to pan out.

[bugfartboy]

What is the advantage of xml files over txt files?

[CraigStern]

From my end, there are a lot of really good "off the shelf" tools for parsing XML files; txt files don't have that same level of support.

From your end, pretty much anything that can edit txt files can edit XML files.

[bugfartboy]

Your first answer was the one I was looking for. I have found that Notepad ++ has a definite advantage against a basic text editor, such as regular Notepad.

[bugfartboy]

I don't feel like creating a Reddit account to ask you questions, when I can do it here.

Do you have any plans for after Telepath Tactics?

[CraigStern]

Yes; I want to make one of two possible games. I'm not sure which I'll go for just yet. We'll see!

[bugfartboy]

Is the new scoring feature somthing that can be used in scripts? Example: recieve an amount of gold equal to .4 of your score?

[CraigStern]

I like that idea; I'll keep that in mind. ;)

[bugfartboy]

Is it possible to create a character that visually takes up four spaces on a map in TT? Or will it require theoretical smoke and mirrors? Even more importantly, to me anyway, is it possible to create an attack that affects a 2x2 square? Or will this too require extra modding magic?

[CraigStern]

All characters are 1 space; you'll need smoke and mirrors to accomplish something that appears as something bigger.

Custom AOE configurations are not yet supported, and 2 x 2 isn't one of the built in ones. That's something I'd like to change, though.

[TheWanderingShadow]

What do you think is the benefit, in turn-based games, to have units trade attacks blow for blow(ala Fire Emblem, though I'm sure there are a bunch of other examples)?

[CraigStern]

Counterattacks, you mean? In games where each player can move is or her entire team at once (i.e. where individual character turns aren't divided between the players), counterattacks are a buffer against the first player to strike being able to totally overwhelm the other.

[SmartyPants]

In one of the Kickstarter updates, you said that Jinns may inhabit dead bodies.  Does that mean that Jinns can become psychic zombies?

[CraigStern]

In one of the Kickstarter updates, you said that Jinns may inhabit dead bodies.  Does that mean that Jinns can become psychic zombies?

Effectively, yes--but I'm so bored to death of zombies that I'm hesitant to actually make use of this in a game. Maybe if I can think of something interesting to accomplish with it.

[SmartyPants]

Zombies can still be fun as long as you avoid undead clichés like infectious diseases, flesh eating, and necromancy.