Hello Again!
Yes, I really think that shield-skill-based-abilities are often an overlooked feature in RPG games!
I haven't played Darkest Dungeon but I'm considering buying Elden Rings... lol. I see! As you figure out your general game design concepts I think I'll be able to better understand what you're doing!
About the custom-tailored assets I meant having personalized sprites for each character (maybe?). About the VFX, I think it'd be cool to have more colorful lightnings in the ambiences, in the spells and skills as well... I'm not sure how expensive would it be, but I'm sure you're figuring it all out as you go!
About the Music and SFX, yes, that's where my services come into play, as a matter of fact I'm inviting you to check out my Youtube channel (which is on the grow right now... In case you haven't already!):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRlJF-O9c-oJmWAalBhhOFw
Also, I'm inviting you to check out my Patreon system... I'm still polishing all the details but we already have a rough sketch to start working together!
https://www.patreon.com/FictiumSoundDesign
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Oh yeah elden ring is definitely worth it too!
Personalized sprites sound like a huge investment in resources, I don't think I can do that so easily :/ I agree with the VFXs though, I would like to make stuff more apparent and noticable but not too much.
I guess I will check your stuff out and your patreon, to get your 'game' going too hah. The patreon link seems to link to your youtube channel too though