Earlier on, we established that we wanted some form of fast-paced RPG combat system and had many sprints where my ideas were highlighted. I mainly took inspiration from the Plants vs. Zombies series in which actions randomly appeared on a conveyor-belt that the player could then choose from. This would then evolve to include melee, ranged, defence, and health options. To ensure a proper gameplay loop, I had to also plan where narrative was going to fit as well as additional features such as shops and events. We initially wanted something rougelike which created our travelling system, so the rest was how we wanted to fit in the experience. I dedicated personal time to create documents explaining how a vertical slice of gameplay could look, with what information had to be carried and gained and from where. For example, wild events could lead to additional resources which could then be used in the shop, allowing them currency to buy items for battle. While some features could not make it, this allowed the team to have confidence being able to have a full mental map of the experience. In terms of creative direction, I wanted a casual experience that highlighted interesting characters. In the same gameplay document, I began pitching a placeholder theme to validate the fast-paced combat in where a bunch of young adults are fed with having to survive and are trying to gain their youth back. To do this, I thought the best way to emphasize this devil-may-care attitude was to rely on punk rock music and a trial cast that is very chaotic. While this concept was only brought up to formulate my ideas, it was interesting to see how it was picked and interpreted by the team.