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- A few things I have done that I think help: -build the hype of the creature or encounter -add narrative flair to combat descriptions -fudge the math/rules if you have to.Add health, or to hit bonuses as need be to maintain suspense.
- A whole lot of it is heralding the creature's power/potency before the fight - letting them see the danger, how the creature works, etc. Then having the fight take place in an interesting place or under interesting circumstances makes up for any mechanical shortcoming.
- An element the boss could have plausibly prepared based on their knowledge of the characters, especially if a minion escaped. Not a hard counter that makes it unfun like 20 counterspell slots, but some kind of hidden ace.
- An escape plan for the big boss so he comes back later (and with friends) (SatansToast)
If you use attack patterns, better allow some unconditional (semi-random) pattern switching to blend the fight a bit. i.e. your boss operates based on where the character stands - close to him or far away. Allow some behaviour change, so the player would need to react in time.
I have found that most boss fights are made according to one of two design philosophies, sometimes with different degrees of blending but usually leaning towards one side. Type 1. Key words: Reactive / Generalisable Skills / Reflex / Situational Awareness. This is the type of fights where you have to draw upon your knowledge of fighting ...
Jan 18, 2012 · GRIP for boss design Writing a boss document, marking off a spot near the end of the schedule and labeling it "boss fight" does not cut it. Good planning starts from well crafted goals that are clearly stated; and, understanding your goals is the first of four cycles — GRIP: Goals, Research, Implement, Polish — that all systems go through ...
- Mike Birkhead
Feb 17, 2022 · During the “boss fight,” many of the tactics that employers use to intimidate and pressure workers can create an uncomfortable work environment for weeks or months at a time. An employer might ...
- Jacqui Germain
Apr 8, 2013 · The road to an endgame MMO boss battle is steep, requiring dozens of hours of leveling, questing, and general death-dealing, all to get to a bare-minimum point of adequate strength and equipment ...
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The boss could send out its minions to investigate the trap. Killing the minions will make the boss fight easier, allowing the plan to work somewhat, but leaves the boss in the lair. Alternatively, the boss could use some sort of consumable. They are not limited to players.
