(Cross-posted on my Gamasutra blog [http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/LarsDoucet/20111101/8786/A_Status_Effect_Stacking_Algorithm.php] , which usually gets more comments) [http://files.fortressofdoors.com/images/poison.png] Status effects are a cool way to add strategic depth to both Tower Defense games and RPG's,