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BludBourne is a complete RPG game used as a reference implementation for my book “Mastering LibGDX Game Development.”

The features in the game include the following:

• Creating different map locations
• Developing character movement controls
• Adding character animations
• Integrating collision detection
• Developing a portal system for moving between maps
• Developing a HUD
• Developing a drag and drop player inventory
• Learn about creating dialog trees
• Adding shopkeepers with their own stores
• Creating a quest system with quest givers that reward you
• Designing and creating battle features for fighting enemies
• Creating a leveling system with a specific cap
• Creating event triggers for world events
• Adding drama with cutscene support
• Adding final polish with sound, music, and lighting effects

Languages:        Java
Platforms:          Windows 7, Android, iPhone/iPad
Environment:     IntelliJ IDEA IDE, Git, Tiled, Android Studio, Audacity, Packr, and Proguard
Libraries:            LibGDX
Source:              GitHub Link
YouTube:           Gameplay Video
Presentation:     BludBourne: A Retrospective