Gladiators of Porta Aurora

Welcome to Ventus Quay, the bustling port city at the river delta, known as the gateway to the Auroran Empire. At the heart of the Auroran Empire, a powerful realm reminiscent of ancient Rome during the Republic era, lies your challenge: managing a successful Ludus.

Ventus Quay, a city full of life and opportunities, is strategically located at the entrance of the Empire and serves as an important trade and military port. The city attracts adventurers, merchants, and gladiators from all corners of the Empire and beyond. Here, in this vibrant metropolis, you begin your journey as an aspiring Ludus owner.

The Auroras are a proud people with a rich history and a passion for gladiator battles. In the Empire's arenas, the bravest and strongest warriors fight for glory, honor, and freedom. But it’s not just the Auroras; warriors from distant lands also flock to Ventus Quay to prove themselves in the arena. These diverse peoples bring their own fighting styles, traditions, and challenges.

The World of Porta Aurora

• The Auroran Empire: A vast empire inspired by the Roman Republic, known for its political strength, cultural diversity, military power, and intrigues. The capital, Aurora, is the center of power and culture. Behind its magnificent facades lie political machinations and intrigues that shape the fate of the Empire.
  
  
• Ventus Quay: This port city at the river delta is a melting pot of various cultures and the first stop for travelers, merchants, and warriors entering the heart of the Empire. Known for its lively markets, splendid temples, and of course, the imposing arenas.
  
  
• The Arenas: Places of glory and violence where gladiators engage in spectacular battles. Victories bring fame and fortune, while defeats are often deadly.

Your Role in Gladiators of Porta Aurora

As a new Ludus owner in the bustling port city of Ventus Quay, your main objectives are:

1. Training Gladiators: Purchase, train, and develop gladiators to compete in the arenas for fame and fortune.
2. Managing Resources: Efficiently organize your Ludus by managing your servants, supplies, and facilities.
3. Expanding and Customizing: Expand and customize your Ludus to enhance its capabilities and aesthetics as you progress.
4. Engaging in Intrigue: Navigate the political and social intrigues of the Auroran Empire, interacting with various factions and characters to gain influence and power.

Lead your warriors to glory and honor in the arena while making your Ludus one of the most esteemed in the Auroran Empire.

Current Game Start

The current prototype begins with a fully equipped Ludus that includes all necessary facilities. This allows you to start smoothly and provides all the functions needed to manage and train your gladiators. Once the necessary systems are implemented, you will start with a run-down Ludus that you must equip and improve yourself. Future updates will enable you to further customize and expand your Ludus.

Implemented Features

Gameplay Mechanics

• Deep Role-Playing Mechanics: The game utilizes a complex system for character development and decision-making, offering deep role-playing opportunities.
  
  
• Procedural Character Generation: Characters with random appearances and individual values are generated, which you can buy and use for various roles.
  • Gladiators: Train them to become powerful fighters.
  • Servants: Employ them as Vilicius, cooks, or simple servants to efficiently manage your Ludus.
    
    
• Unique Traits: Describe the characters' backgrounds, giving them pre-developed skills in certain areas. For example, a character who previously worked as a cook gets a bonus in cooking, while a war veteran has combat experience.
  
  
• Attribute System: Each character is generated with six basic attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma). The attributes influence how well a character can develop skills in a certain area. For each attribute point, a character can improve their skills in that area by 5 points. Different races have different attribute ranges reflecting their strengths.
  
  
• Versatile Skill System: Various skills like cooking, dodging, and others can be improved through training or by performing tasks. This allows for flexible development of your characters based on their roles.
  
  
• Individual Training Plans: Create detailed training plans for your gladiators so they can improve their skills using equipment.
  
  
• Vibrant City: Buy weapons, armor, food, and other important items in the city's shops. Interact with residents and ask for directions to better navigate the city.
  
  
• Exciting Arena Battles: Enter your gladiators in the arena to earn money and enhance your reputation.
  
  
• Daily Routines: Experience dynamic gameplay with set daily routines for your characters.
  
  
• Automated Task Distribution: Create plans for servants to automatically take on tasks, such as bringing water to thirsty gladiators.
  
  
• Intelligent AI: The AI can assign sub-tasks to itself to efficiently complete main tasks (e.g., a cook who fetches ingredients from storage before starting to bake).
• Configure Your Storage: Set up your storage and ensure that your servants use it according to your specifications.
  

Planned Features

Future Developments

• Save System: Implementing a save system that allows players to save and load their progress at any time.
  
  
• Character Creation: Introducing a system for creating your own character, including a unique backstory.
  
  
• Procedural Quests and Events: Randomly generated quests and events that react to the player's behavior, helping you gain reputation and earn money.
  
  
• Story Quests: Integration of quests that provide a deeper storyline and enrich the gameplay experience.
  
  
• Reputation System: Introducing a reputation system with various factions within Ventus Quay, with which you can interact and become part of intrigues.
  
  
• Building System: Ability to expand and customize your Ludus according to your vision.
  
  
• Furnishing System: Place furniture and other decorations in your Ludus to personalize it.
  
  
• Research System: Research new skills, training methods, or improve existing ones to optimally train your gladiators.
  
  
• Injuries and Health Management: Introducing a system for treating injuries, creating medicine, and gathering herbs.
  
  
• Hygiene System: Ensure cleanliness in your Ludus and keep your gladiators clean.
• Item Requirements: Implementing item requirements so characters can only use certain items if they meet the necessary criteria. Currently disabled to ensure smooth gameplay in the prototype.
• Exhaustion System: Your slaves can become exhausted from their activities. Ensure they get enough rest to maintain peak condition and avoid unnecessary injuries.

Development Process

The game is being developed by me, a one-man team. It is built on the powerful Unreal Engine, which allows for stunning graphics and smooth gameplay. The game code is entirely written by me and includes over 100,000 lines of code.

As a programmer, I focus primarily on development and gameplay. Therefore, I use purchased assets that I customize to seamlessly integrate into the game world. This allows me to deliver a high-quality gaming experience despite limited resources.

Feedback and Community

I have been developing this game on my own for almost two years now, and aside from some feedback from a few friends, I haven't received much input. Your feedback is incredibly important to me! I am very interested in hearing what you think about the game, what you like, and what features you would like to see implemented. Please share your thoughts and suggestions so I can continue to improve the game.