Heroes in my Pocket: Chronicle Forge - A Game you can Play, Share and Build
Hey there, adventurers and code conjurers! My name is Edison Rondilla, a passionate software developer weaving digital dreams into reality. You can check out my portfolio and more projects at my website, ersoftdev.co, and dive into the full saga of this creation through my YouTube playlist: Heroes in My Pocket: Chronicle Forge Development Series. Today, I'm thrilled to unveil the enchanted blueprint of my latest quest: Heroes in My Pocket: Chronicle Forge—a browser-based text adventure that's part storytelling sandbox, part roguelike thrill, and all about forging your own epic legends right from your web browser (with mobile conquests on the horizon, so you can carry heroes literally in your pocket!). Picture this: As a dev with a heart for immersive worlds, I've always dreamed of a game where you become the master chronicler. Start by summoning vast Planes—cosmic canvases brimming with elements like fire, shadow, or ether. Nestle multiple Realms within them, from fog-shrouded forests hiding ancient secrets to steampunk skies buzzing with invention. Craft your Heroes as customizable champions: brave warriors with backstories that evolve, skills that blaze (active fury or passive shields), and growth paths that turn underdogs into legends. Spice it up with Artifacts and Items—gleaming treasures you forge first, then assign as legendary loot hidden in Realms or equipped to amplify your Hero's might. But the real magic? Events, those narrative whirlwinds triggered by your actions: a dungeon ambush mid-explore, campfire tales revealing lore, dream visions in slumber, or artifact activations unleashing power surges. Each Event branches into Outcomes with Upkeep costs—positive boons like surging vitality or negative drains like weary curses—keeping every playthrough a unique, heart-pounding chronicle. Powered by a robust tech stack (C# backend for mechanics, Angular frontend for sleek creation, Node.js for real-time vibes, and PostgreSQL to hoard your lore), this isn't just a game—it's a dual-realm wonder! The Core Site is your personal forge: Build Planes, Realms, Heroes, Artifacts, and Events from scratch, tweaking triggers and outcomes like a god of your universe. Then, venture to the Community Site, a vibrant bazaar of shared epics. Filter and sort Realms by popularity or ratings, select one that calls to your spirit (authenticated users only!), pick your Hero, and Traverse its depths—one Realm at a time, with pauses for real-life quests via a pending adventures vault. Conquer it? Flag it completed, rate it with stars, and suggest improvements to fuel the community's forge! Whether you're a lore-lover, a dev dabbler, or just craving pocket-sized escapism, join the forge! Watch the playlist for dev diaries, database dives, and workflow wonders. Later on, I'll be sharing the code on GitHub. What's your dream Realm? Drop ideas below—I might weave them in!