Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The cost of any content in game dev is directly proportional to how much new stuff needs to be created for that content. As long as the designers can create the characters with the in-game character creator and reuse the existing rigs, no new resources need be expended to create them.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

The game artist develops the visual components of the game, which involve the characters, props, background, environment, and other visual elements. Environment artist An environment artist creates a fantasy game world by adding buildings, landscapes, colorful backgrounds and props that match the game design. Who is a Game Artist?

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

All designers and content creators answer to him. Keeps a high level view of the game’s content and systems to make decisions to direct the different design subteams during development towards the ultimate goal. Takes the rigs built by the riggers and manipulates them so they can convey believable motion over time.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

If you've been keeping up with our dev blogs already, you know that they're pretty hefty when it comes to content. Well, we've been carefully and strategically saving some of our best content in anticipation of finally launching the official Kristala Patreon campaign. Why, you might ask? BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

Midjourney Using a combination of machine learning and generative art techniques, Midjourney AI Digital Art System produces content based on user input, including an initial uploaded image as their starting point. 3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

As mentioned above, you can get additional details on each of these individual pieces (and the roles they play in the Kristala demo) by joining our new Patreon campaign, where we regularly share a ton of behind-the-scenes tidbits and exclusive content. You can also see how the Bioshroominescence item will be attached to the player in game.

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