Switch from 3D to 2D!

It's something i have been thinking about for a good while, initally i wanted the game to be a 3 and 2D experience but realizing how much work that will  be plus my lack of modeling skills i decided i will acomplish more and do it faster if i simply stick to drawing. Plus i can make it look like a board game. (Which i think is neat too)

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Balance changes

I need the upgrade system to be there but also not have it be too powerful, changing the overall structure of values allows for free upgrading of gear while keeping it more balanced.