Index

Introduction
Document Structure
Roadmap

II. Mechanics

Storydriven
Classes
Attributes
1. Alpha Attributes
2. Phoenix Attributes
  1. Focus
Skills
Modes of Interaction
1. Exploration Mode
  1. Item Handling
  2. Inventory
  3. Object Interaction
2. Combat Mode
3. Stealth Mode
4. Magic Mode
5. Dialogue Mode
6. Crafting Mode
7. Trading Mode
Experience or Arts
Relations
Interface
1. RetroStyle
Events
AI Functions
Playmodes
Multiplayer
1. Alpha Multiplayer
2. Phoenix Multiplayer

III. Lore

IV. World Design

World Map & Layout
1. Level Structure
2. Evolution of the Map
3. Layout of the World
Landscape & Climate
1. The Valley of Mines
2. Falls, Lakes, Rivers, Springs
3. Islands
4. The Swamp of Lost Souls
5. Sea & Coastline
Flora / Vegetation
1. Plants & Mushrooms
2. Forests
Fauna / Monster Design
1. Mammals
2. Reptiles
3. Insects
4. Undead
5. Demons
Locations
1. Overworld
  1. Northeast
2. Underworld
3. Outside World
4. Demonworld
Faction Design
1. Guilds
  1. Orpheus
    1. Folk (BDL/BEG/BAU)
    2. Mafia (EBR/GRD/STT)
    3. Clergy (KDF/KDW)
    4. Anti-Royal (SLD/ORG/BDT)
    5. Heretics (PSI/DMB)
    6. Revolt (SFB/MST)
    7. Clans (BLO)
  2. Nemesis
    1. Folk (WRK/BEG/BAU)
    2. Magnates (VRT)
    3. Clergy (KDF/KDW/KDL)
    4. Outlaws (DHT/BDT)
    5. Royals (PAL/GRD/SLD)
    6. Heretics (MYS/DMC/AMZ)
    7. Revolt (MST/SLV)
    8. Law (MGS/INQ/SGD)
    9. Pariahs (POS/HLF)
    10. Clans (BLO/DRE)

V. Plot

Alpha Plot(s)
Sequel Plot
Phoenix Plot
1. Act I: Orpheus
  1. Plot Abstract
    1. Guild Progression
      1. Joining Conditions
      2. Options of Defection
  2. Plot Description
    - Chapter 1: World of Convicts
    - Chapter 2: Waves of Madness
    - Chapter 3: Underground City
    - Chapter 4: War of Mines
    - Chapter 5: Ancient Temple
    - Chapter 6: Bloodnight
  3. Plot Logic
    * Between Act 1 to 2
2. Act II: Nemesis
  1. Plot Abstract
  2. Plot Description
    - Chapter 7: Return to Prison
    - Chapter 8: Ruins of the City
    - Chapter 9: Of Ore and Blood
    - Chapter 10: A fallen Empire
    - Chapter 11: Rain in Revolt
    - Chapter 12: Sacrifice of Freedom
  3. Plot Logic
Guild Plots
1. Act I
  - The Way of Power
  - Pursuit of Silence
  - Path to Awakening
  - Way of the Arcane
  - Friends of Freedom
2. Act II
  - Revolutionary Zeal
  - Of Ancient Mysteries
  - The Acceptance of Fear
  - Against the Vessels of Pain
  - Heresy and Treason
Relation System
1. [Population]
  1. Colony Population
  2. City Population
Missions
1. Act I Missions
  1. OldCamp
  2. NewCamp
  3. FreeCamp
  4. PsiCamp
  5. OrcCity
2. Act II Missions
  1. RefugeeCamp
  2. TymorianFortress
  3. KhorinisCity
  4. CampOfTents
  5. DemonCamp

Appendix

Promotion
1. Media
2. Press
3. FAQ
4. Devblog (Behind the Scenes)
  1. The Team behind Phoenix
  2. Behind the Imagery
    1. PhoenixTales Branding
    2. Design of the ASCII Art
    3. Evolution of the Nyx Sign
    4. Phoenix Logo Design
    5. Behind the Mask
5. Essays
  1. The Rescue of Design
  2. Behind the Eyes of Elliot
  3. Art and the Demonic Threat
  4. The Return of the Design
Inspirations
Credits

Phoenix Logo Design

Author: Flosha
Written: 18.11.2023 Last update: 04.09.2024

I started to design the Phoenix logo immediately after I decided to name the project accordingly, which was when we realised that this was in fact the second working title of Gothic, as most prominently seen in the Phoenix Pitch.

I decided to name the project this way and wanted to design a real “logo” now, I mean, a logo that actually displays the title and not an abstract sign. It was supposed to be based, style-wise, on the same archaic early gothic logo design as the Nyx sign. Obviously there is not as much of a story or meaning behind the design. But similar to the approach before (of seeking inspiration by iconic retro game symbols), I was now looking for iconic logos.

And for me, the most iconic logo out there, which is very well known too, might be the one of “DooM”.

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