Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we last met, we shared some exciting updates from our time exhibiting at Play NYC 2021, and shared all the work that went into ensuring the exclusive build we prepared for the convention was in tip-top shape and ready to be played. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Concept Art.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

NOT telekinesis, only works on NPCs / PvP) Havoc (temporary shield / damage buff), very useful for people who keep dying (i.e. none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth.

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There were creative worlds such as MOOs where anyone could build anything. It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. Some of this was used to just add nicer NPCs, with conversations, reactions to the environment, etc. Why did something like that come to be?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition? One such creature featured in Kristala is a sweet and gentle Hemani named Cloudette, an NPC you'll encounter in a unique level area called The Hermitage. He's a merchant NPC you'll meet as you embark on your journey to becoming a Raksaka warrior.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a peer review for a 3D model is done, the original artist then goes back through and makes refinements before handing the finished piece off to our level designers for placement in the game build. It's home to a special NPC we haven't revealed yet too.one who plays a very important role in Kristala's core storyline.

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Game Global

JUNE 28, 2021

So wear that top hat and be prepared to solve some puzzles! You had a brilliant idea for that NPC or weapon name that you are very proud of? You wouldn’t want your successor to butcher it, so build a nice glossary that will help with future titles of the series and ease the marketing team’s work. CAT tools (meow?)

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

[link] With Tiff working on the beginning portions of the Dalamase, the newest member of our Level Design team, Ian, got started on blocking out and detailing the underground Cave level area that's home to an important NPC featured in Kristala's storyline. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Programming. Sound Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

Featuring a vast web of buildings and abodes that slowly snake up the catacomb walls, Myr is a mysterious city of labyrinthian paths and alleyways. What we can tell you is that the place beyond was once home to a prominent NPC you'll meet during gameplay.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Warcraft Rumble features an innovative progression meta, allowing players to build armies with leaders and troops and allows for almost unlimited gameplay which is interesting compared to other games in the genre such as Marvel Strike Force and Galaxy of Heroes etc. Where the game shines though is in the upgrading of your Troops.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Warcraft Rumble features an innovative progression meta, allowing players to build armies with leaders and troops and allows for almost unlimited gameplay which is interesting compared to other games in the genre such as Marvel Strike Force and Galaxy of Heroes etc. Where the game shines though is in the upgrading of your Troops.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

A dense randomized mini-chess puzzle where everything matters. Can we build a sex dungeon that would do Jane Jacobs proud? Some players may try to guess an NPC's sexual mood based on stereotypes like muscular tops, skinny submissive twink bottoms, etc. Building up huge group sessions is the key to completing later levels.

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