We knew we wanted the [b]final fight[/b] of a run to have some [i]*oomph*[/i]. We also knew we wanted the [b]character [/b]of the [i]combat chefs[/i] to be further expressed in the battlefield. This led us to the idea of [u]powerful chef abilities[/u] that activate on the [b]6th [/b]fight of the [i]CALosseum[/i] for players to strategically adapt to. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/95f81e73066ccfae3a3408502b63488e35b7acc7.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/899f283be744f9ebe3cefb7a44aa35ac33e5410a.png[/img] [h3]What does a chef ability look like? (figuratively speaking)[/h3] Let’s take the [i][b]trusty Eggie[/b][/i], full of life and unwavering ambition. She believes in her Egg [b]GladiEATers [/b]so powerfully that [u]they hold on to [b]life [/b]the first time they fall below 1 HP[/u]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/14d7a3c332770cf9b74b1cf209973cd44ef64e69.gif[/img] The [i]Golden Reviving Egg[/i] appears above each [b]GladiEATer [/b]until they are saved [u][b]once[/b][/u], at which point it fades away – great to help players keep track of who Eggie currently still believes in. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/899f283be744f9ebe3cefb7a44aa35ac33e5410a.png[/img] [h3]What does a chef ability LOOK like? (Like.. literally)[/h3] When a chef gets into the [i]CALosseum [/i]with their chef ability active, they appear with a [u][i]deity like flare and aura emenating out of them[/i][/u]. This indicates to the player that something powerful is going on! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/5c68bb6a85083064e4d234771bb1ad37c84e032c.gif[/img] These auras are meant to both express the [i][u]Chef’s *vibe*[/u][/i] plus [i]aid the idea of their abilities[/i]. In the case of [b]Diane[/b], her [b]B I G[/b] knife points to her [b]cutthroat militancy[/b] in the kitchen. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/899f283be744f9ebe3cefb7a44aa35ac33e5410a.png[/img] [h3]What does the B I G Knife do?[/h3] Diane’s ability [u][b]empowers [/b][b]GladiEATers [/b]below 50% Health with a 50% boost in Power[/u] = a testament to her pushing [b]GladiEATers[/b], and people, to their limits. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/27ddcc449f2b51b3437178c76841766598414fe2.gif[/img] Her Big Knife also moves in time with the effect on the [b]GladiEATer [/b]activating, making that visual link between the [i]Chef's power[/i] and the [i][b]GladiEATer [/b]stronger[/i]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/899f283be744f9ebe3cefb7a44aa35ac33e5410a.png[/img] [h3]Could I have one more example of a chef ability please?[/h3] ...sure: Here’s [b]Jemin[/b], the 7th most successful [i]C.E.A.[/i] (CAL enforcement agency) operative. Jemin is all about [i]efficiency, secrecy… [/i]and [b]breakfast[/b]. His ability mirrors this as [u]he [b]executes [/b]any opponent if they end their turn with less than 20% Health[/u]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/1a35a16afc0530fdc0020ce2704d14739418956f.gif[/img] Does the [i]CALncil[/i] (the governing body of the [i]CALosseum[/i]) approve this? Well, [b]your honour[/b], did you SEE his blade cut down that [b]GladiEATer[/b]? …no? I rest my case. [i]*we’re really excited to talk more about Jemin in a future post, he’s just the coolest dude*[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/899f283be744f9ebe3cefb7a44aa35ac33e5410a.png[/img] [h3]Closing Time[/h3] [b]TL;DR[/b] Combat Chefs have awe-inspiring talent that empowers their [b]GladiEATers[/b]. They activate on the final round of the traditional run and even in multiplayer. Every chef has their own [u]unique ability[/u] that change gameplay and you’ll be hearing more about them Soon[i]TM[/i]! Do YOU have any ideas for new chef abilities, or even chefs?? Let us know in the comments or our Discord. [url=https://discord.gg/gnMDBFrhmX][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/66cfebe3655afc8a7b4d03af2f142e6291d637a4.png[/img][/url] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43162105/f83078e8962e109deb657b31055cab093b209aa8.gif[/img]