SpellDuel

A text-based magical dueling game written in Java. Last updated in 2019, uploaded in 2022 for archival purposes.

SpellDuel is a text-mode turn-based dueling/battle arena with a variety of features and combat systems, including:

• 5 playable classes
• Speed-based turn order system
• Mana and ability cooldown systems
• Damage over time and multi-turn effects
• Combo and 'double-turn' system
• Team-based or FFA gameplay
• Flexible ability targeting, with effects changing based on target's allied or enemy status
• Flavor text
• In-game explanations of player classes and ability effects

Setup:

SpellDuel uses the Ant Java build tool.

Before first compilation, ensure the bin directory exists:

$ mkdir bin

and to compile, simply run

$ ant

and compiled .class and .run files should appear under bin/SpellDuel; a .java file should appear under build/

To run, you can avail yourself of the run.sh script or, alternately, run:

$ java -jar build/SpellDuel.java

or

$ java -cp bin SpellDuel.run

Screenshots

First round screen, showing characters ordered by speed and the core game UI.

Demonstration of multi-turn effects and UI.

Demonstration of the Masochist's Maim ability and player being slain.

Demonstration of the Paladin's Purge ability, removing current buffs from the target and healing/dealing damage. `