Ideas for New Mechanics and Challenges in ToME 4

[michaelarrington]

ToME 4 remains one of the most beloved roguelikes due to its depth and replayability. But like any long-running title, there are always ways to make it more interesting. Here are some ideas that could appeal to the community:

1. New Class-Specific Abilities:

Create unique abilities for existing or new classes that allow for new playstyles, such as abilities that depend on terrain or time of day.

2. Dynamic World Events:

Introduce random world events like invasions, raids, or temporary rewards that force players to adjust their strategies.

3. Improved Enemy AI:

Make enemies smarter and more varied in behavior so that each battle becomes a strategic challenge and avoids repetitive patterns.

4. More NPC Interaction:

Give NPCs deeper quests or choices that affect the world or your reputation, making the game world more alive.

5. Unique crafting and loot mechanics:
Add rare items that players can combine or upgrade in unexpected ways, creating more incentive to explore.

Ask the community: What ideas would you most like to see in ToME 4? Are there any specific classes, enemies, or mechanics that you think would have a big impact on the game?