Phoenix Concept

Index

Vision
1. Introduction
2. Vision of Gothic
3. Gothic (re)defined
4. A Clash of Dreams
5. Phoenix Rising
6. Artdesign Notes
7. Reconstruction
Mechanics
1. Classes
2. Attributes
  1. Alpha Attributes
  2. Phoenix Attributes
3. Skills
4. 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
5. Experience or Arts
6. Relations
7. Interface
8. Events
9. AI Functions
Story
1. Setting
  1. Mythology
  2. Geography
  3. Culture
  4. MetaPhysics
  5. History
2. World
  1. Level Design
    1. Act I - The Colony
      1. Level Structure
      2. Evolution of the Map
      3. Overworld Design
      4. Underworld Design
    2. Act II - Colony & Outside World
      1. The Colony Revisited
      2. Passes and Borders
      3. City Surroundings
      4. Design of the City
  2. Faction Design
    1. Colony Population
  3. Character Design
    1. Character Descriptions
    2. Costume Design
  4. Monster Design
3. Plot
  1. Alpha Plot(s)
  2. Sequel Plot
  3. Phoenix Plot
    1. Act I: Orpheus
      1. Background Story
      2. Plot Abstract
      3. 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
      4. Plot Logic
    2. Act II: Nemesis
      1. Background (Act I-II)
      2. Plot Abstract
      3. Plot Description
        
        Chapter 7: Return to Prison
        
        Chapter 8: Ore of Blood
        
        Chapter 9: Ruins of the City
        
        Chapter 10: Freedom
      4. Plot Logic
  4. Guild Plots
    - The Way of Power
    - Fate of the Gladiator
    - Life for the Temple
    - A Shadow in the Crowd
    - Red Blood on blue Scarves
    - Path to Awakening
    - Way of the Arcane
  5. Relation System
  6. 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
  - Making of PhoenixTales
  - The Team behind Phoenix
  - Creating the ASCII Art
5. Essays
  1. Phoenix & the Rescue of Design
  2. Behind the Eyes of Elliot
  3. Art and the Demonic Threat
  4. The Return of the Design
Inspirations
Credits

Media

Author: Flosha
Created: 19.05.2023
Changed: 19.05.2023

Screenshots

Castle Gate from within
Morning in the Colony Inside the Prison
The Opposite Mine
Against the Swampshark
Smoking on the Market
Light the Lost Mine
Crawling the Abandoned Mine
I don't care who you are

Healer and Recruits
The Refugee Camp
Death to the Barons
Preacher of the Nemesis

Artworks

Dramatis Personae
The Fall of Xardas

Fanart

Friendship by Bloody
Classes by Bloody
Diego by Bloody