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Hello there!

First and foremost, price is negotiable.

I have zero prior experience in coding, and I'm looking for a talented developer who can create scalable code for my video game project. Since I am new to coding, I hope you can also explain how the code works so that I can successfully implement it myself.
Project Overview:

I have been browsing the Unity Asset Store but haven't found a suitable template for the auto-battle system I envision. While there are many kits for creating 2D RPG games, my primary focus is on building a stable auto-battling system. Once that is established, I will be able to move on to the next steps and integrate the code myself.
Game Concept:

    Type: 2D, top-down RPG
    Features: Team management and auto-battling combat (up to 4 different parties)
    Multiplayer: Instance-based multiplayer, including loot and extraction, tournament-style battles using existing parties from single-player mode, and co-op dungeons.

I’ll reference Pokémon as a visual example for clarity.
Combat Mechanics:

    Transition: The game will switch from RPG mode to COMBAT mode, similar to how Pokémon handles its battles. After combat, it will transition back to RPG mode.
    Auto-Battling: Characters will not move towards each other but will remain in place and initiate attacks on random enemies.
    Character Abilities:
        Each party will have a maximum of 3 characters.
        Each character has 10 skill points to allocate across different abilities.
        Abilities require skill points and mana (e.g., "Slash" costs 2 skill points, while "Lightning Strike" costs 4 skill points and 3 mana).
        Each ability will have a cooldown period before it can be used again.
        Loot and experience will be awarded at the end of each combat instance.
        Projectiles will behave similarly to Pokémon, targeting enemies effectively.

Summary of Expectations:

    Provide scalable code written in C# for Unity.
    Offer guidance on how to use and edit this code for my game.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out. I want to ensure we are on the same page before we start working together.

Cheers,
Brian

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