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mnml
mnml is a turn-based 1v1 strategy game in an abstract setting. Craft a team of 3 constructs combining a deep pool of skills, effects and specialisations to mindgame & outplay opponents in a rapid series of duels. Featuring complex interactions arising from simple rules, simultaneous turns to increase the pace, and a unique speed mechanic mnml is a tactical game in a genre of its own. It is completely free to play and requires no installation.
minimal studios is ntr & mashy: 2 mates with a friendship forged in the fires of warcraft 3 dota. we have both bailed out of the big city life and have dedicated ourselves to growing farm fresh, organic, ethical gaming produce in the rolling hills of brisbane and leaves of melbourne. completely self funded, we're just here to make games that feel good & play it clean.
inspiration
- peggle
- soldat
- mini metro
- poe
- mtg
Construct Alignments
Natural Selection
Survival of the fittest / Strength of the Individual / Attack & Defense
they value individual strength and the ability to defend one's self. having undergone natural selection they are combative by nature and feel threatened from all sides. magic and advanced technology disturbs them as they are unable to understand it; their response is to try and crush it and restore their place at the apex. their fear is a manifestation of the emotions and prejudices they have grown in order to survive.
- tactics and strategy
- rally
- physical damage
- rend / expose
- intercept
- martial arts and combat
- blocking
- evasion and redirection
- frenzy
Machine Cult
Everything Connected / Speed & Efficiency
members of the Machine Cult worship artificial machines of any sort, from simple spring powered devices to vast self-aware networks. they value speed and efficiency above all else. the individual has little significance for the machine cult, its members are rushing headlong into state of complete connectedness they long to transcend beyond their physical limitations and become vaster and more powerful than the sum of each part
rigid, often serving a very specific purpose, not as adaptable as the other alignments they and their machinations do not think, they simply act. no motivation / no emotions / no tricks; just action.
- efficiency
- reduced cooldowns
- increased speed
- replication
- drones / tokens
Non-Violence
Enhancement & Preservation
the philosophy of nonviolence teaches that the sanctity of hp is above all else its adherants are defensive and gracious, seeking to minimise the damage done by others and doing no direct harm themselves. they seek to prevent damage in any way possible
- healing
- hots
- direct healing
- defensive buffs
- protection from effects
- damage reduction
Path to Destruction
Damage & Destruction
constructs walking the path to destruction have forsaken themselves in order to gain ruinous power. no price is too high, they gladly harm themselves and allies to amplify the destruction they wreak on everything around them specialise in magical damage dealing
- damage amplification
- nukes
- hp leach
- hp exchange
- poison
- aoe
The Tribunal
Fuck Magic
The Tribunal has ruled that magic is an abomination. Its members now scour the lands in search of magic, censoring its teaching, purging its effects and slaying the heretics who wield it.
- Dispel, removal
- Silence
- Magic resistance
- Information gathering
- player composition
- available skills etc
Universal Chaos
The only constant is change.
Constructs aligning themselves with the forces of chaos believe that constant change is the only truth in the universe. They harness its power to manipulate physical reality as well as control and disrupt the flow of battle. They blend between physical and astral forms, constantly shifting throughout time and space.
- Banish
- Chaos damage
- Time control (reverse turn outcomes)
- increase cooldowns
- increase durations
- Slow
- damage redirection
Styles
- Aztec
- Yokai / ukiyo-e