Modding Possibilities and Limitations

This guide explains what can be achieved through modding in Remixed Dungeon and what limitations exist. Understanding these boundaries helps modders plan their projects effectively.

• Sprites and Graphics - Replace any game sprites completely
• Sounds and Music - Change all sound effects and background music
• Texts and Localization - Modify all texts and add new languages

• Item Properties - Stats, appearance, behavior of all items
• Mob Properties - Stats, AI, drops, abilities of all creatures
• Dungeon Structure - Level connections, room types, layout
• Level Content - What mobs, items and features appear where
• Hero Properties - Starting equipment, stats, abilities
• Spells and Abilities - Custom spell mechanics
• Buffs and Effects - Status effects and their properties
• UI Texts - All in-game texts and descriptions
• Animations - Custom animation sequences

• Custom Traps - Create completely new trap mechanics
• Custom Level Actors - Add new environmental elements
• Custom Mobs - Design new creatures with unique behaviors
• Custom Spells - Implement new magical abilities
• Custom Items - Create items with unique effects
• Custom Buffs - Add new status effects
• Custom AI - Implement specialized AI for mobs and NPCs
• Game Logic - Modify certain game mechanics

• Pre-designed Levels - Create completely custom levels using Tiled
• Random Level Patterns - Define new types of random levels
• Dungeon Layout - Change how levels connect
• Special Areas - Add unique branches and rooms

• New Item Types - Complete new item classes with complex mechanics
• New Mob Types - Completely new creatures with advanced AI
• New Game Systems - Add entirely new mechanics to the game
• UI Extensions - Create complex new UI systems
• Game State Extensions - Add new persistent game data

• Platform Services - Integrate with platform-specific services
• Storage Extensions - Custom data storage methods
• Input Handling - New input methods or controls

• Inventory Size - Fixed at 11 slots (8 equipment + 3 backpack)
• Level Progression - Still follows 1-26 progression
• Core Game Rules - Basic combat, movement, and survival mechanics
• Save System Structure - Game state serialization is fixed
• Screen Resolution - Game is designed for specific aspect ratios

• Game Speed - Turn-based system cannot be made real-time
• Physics System - No physics engine for complex interactions
• 3D Graphics - Game is strictly 2D with isometric sprites
• Multiplayer Support - Single-player only, no networking
• Online Features - No online functionality available

• Main UI Layout - Core interface positions are fixed
• Button Limitations - Touch interface has limited button space
• Font Support - Only specific font rendering system
• Window Management - Modal windows only, no overlapping UI

• Mobile Performance - Complex mods may impact performance
• Memory Usage - Large resource files require more memory
• Loading Times - Complex initialization can slow loading

• Use containers and chest-based storage
• Implement item conversion mechanisms
• Create storage items with internal space

• Use scrollable interfaces within existing windows
• Create multiple screens instead of complex overlays
• Use iconography to convey complex information

• Use Lua scripts to modify game behavior within the available hooks
• Create alternative mechanics using existing systems
• Use multiple levels to simulate new systems

• File storage follows scoped storage requirements on newer versions
• Some mods may conflict with app updates
• Performance may vary across devices

• More memory and processing power available
• Keyboard and mouse support
• Easier debugging and mod installation

• Resource swaps (graphics, sounds, text)
• Simple JSON modifications
• Basic Lua scripts

• Complex Lua scripts
• Custom level creation
• Advanced JSON configurations

• Java code modifications
• Platform-specific features
• Complex UI implementations

Understanding these possibilities and limitations helps set realistic expectations for mod projects and plan development accordingly.