Functionality

[Kaptein]

Action games need special treatment when it comes to abilities, just take a quick look at Terraria or any other for examples

Using number keys for action bar is ok, except you would expect to select that ability-tile not specifically use it.. also mousewheel to scroll between spells
Common spells could have their own keys ie. Q, E, R, F (such as speed boost spell)

I also would consider platform-ish like mario world tiles, since it looks more ok from sideway look
right now the transition from over to underworld doesnt look too good

take for example sand-land.. the sand should have a top, and a bottom, that way it looks like you are standing on ground
right now it looks very plain, i guess


these are only ideas though! I'm very hopeful that you consider the actionbar changes, since right now its very slow for me
i want to be able to scroll to a spell and use it immediately
the part about common spells having permanent hotkeys is just an idea, i liked the hook in terraria having its own key since that gives mobility without having to change spell

great game so far.. =)

[Toll]

A few things actually have their own assignable hotkeys already, like platforms and boxes. The problem is the plethora of other functions already assigned to keys For instance, you mentioned Q: that one clears the target if you use tab-targetting. E enters building or otherwise activate stuff. I think R shifts the action rows, and I'm fairly sure F does something too.

[kuliksco]

there are already hotkeys in the options for setting spells like ball of light, snake, flash of light, the other light spell and shield.  i'm pretty sure you can set a hotkey directly to the speed boost, too.

[khadgar]

You double tap a directional movement key and you use storm dash automatically.

I'm surprised at how many people don't know about this shortcut! You're not the only one. Maybe I will go through the tutorial again and see if it specifically mentions how to activate storm dash without using it like a normal spellgem.

[Kaptein]

You double tap a directional movement key and you use storm dash automatically.

I'm surprised at how many people don't know about this shortcut! You're not the only one. Maybe I will go through the tutorial again and see if it specifically mentions how to activate storm dash without using it like a normal spellgem.

thanks, it works except its very easy to both accidentally use it, and accidentally stop it

[Penumbra]

it works except its very easy to both accidentally use it, and accidentally stop it

You can change how sensitive the double tap is by changing the "Double-Press Time" from the default of 200 in the option menu.

[omegajasam]

The double tap also works for ride the lightning.

[Toll]

Technically, RtL kicks in if you try to jump while in the air and you're out of jumps.

[Quaix]

Chris already discussed putting in a Terraria-like hotkey system. The thread should still be on the 1st or 2nd page of the forum.

[Kaptein]

the jungle looks good =) not lush enough, but definitely cool area
now you just need to add critters to all levels... squirrels, birds and what not

really like this so far
i take back what i said about speed double-tap thing, it just takes some practice

[nanostrike]

Honestly, a Terraria-like system decreases your flexibility to do multiple things quickly.

The current setup might be a bit hotkey-heavy, but I'm never fiddling around to select the proper spell.