Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

All while being a fit to the already existing Scene Tree structure, and only depending on core Godot features. Add-on: The NPC Editor - by Yael Atletl, Tools Programmer. I made the Dialog system (and its editor), the Workstations and Navigation system and most importantly, the NPC Editor - and the NPCs that use it.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully. Generating Game Content Every video game features countless unique models, animations, sounds, graphics, and more. Predicting the outcomes of complicated gaming systems is one area where AI is having a significant effect.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

The event kicks off on March 26th and runs through April 2nd, so be sure to check out our Events section for more details on the Kristala booth and which game island we'll be featured on. Stay tuned to hear more about the Cathedral and the mysterious attic NPC in future social posts and development blogs!

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Logic Simplified

MARCH 8, 2023

In addition, it can be used to design non-player characters (NPC) that the players cannot control. NPCs respond to player activities automatically using predetermined algorithms. Users can access and benefit from the latest version of distributed computing for providing superior tech infrastructure and delivery features.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. Kristala at Play NYC 2021.

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Game Errors

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail.

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

Our most important storytelling tool is not the written word: We use the game’s feature set to tell its story. We need to understand, at least at a high level, all of its features. That’s why we have to understand the feature set. Which other teams’ work will this feature affect?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since the pandemic began, we've exhibited Kristala at a few awesome virtual conventions like IWOCon and Game Carnival; and while these cons are fun and feature a ton of interesting panels and industry speakers, they don't quite replace the value of in-person conventions. Kristala at Play NYC 2021.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 14, 2020

Our go-to environmental designer, Cass, continues to create the various structures and dwellings that will be featured in various areas of Kristala, like the Nasahara Ruins and the small villages that pockmark Anagativa clan lands. What do you think these might be used for in the game? Let us know in the comments! Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

In addition to working on the character concepts for some of the enemies featured in the Kristala demo, Amanda also worked this sprint on designing a stunning, gothic-inspired clock tower and set of gears to be used in the new Astral Clocktower Studios logo. You can see those (and much more) by tuning into our monthly Patreon updates!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

link] Will also worked on setting up several of the original musical tracks that will be featured both in the Kristala demo and in the full version of the game. First, Nick worked on modeling a couple of old, moss- and dust-caked beds that will be featured in the various homes, huts, and burrows found in Ailur. Take a look!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

While rethinking our initial decision to use potions for the Health and Mana consumables featured in Kristala, we decided to work up a new design for our poison antidote consumable too. Once she'd finished with the steps for Dalamase, Bianca then started working on some assets that will be featured in the Nisarga clan's capital city of Nisar.

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Radiator Blog

JANUARY 16, 2022

Nothing stops you from adding more commands, functions, markup tags, or new ways to process the script. // custom NPC AI script example? Both of those famous games are very typical video game RPG style things where you walk around a world and talk to NPCs, one at a time.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Next, Nick created two variants for all four of the vendor signs that will be featured in the Nasahara Ruins level, then finished up a couple pieces for the Clocktower Park - an area within Nasahara that, as its name suggests, serves as a cheeky little homage to the studio name.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A hostile NPC statue wakes up, which means you can lure it away from the door.) SHINY ART STYLE: The most obvious difference vs its Skyrim mod roots is the art style -- it went from 2011 pre-PBR Skyrim to 2020 UE4 Quixel 4k photoscans with subsurface scatter'd Character Creator NPCs.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Because the Nisarga clan dwells within planet Ailur's vast, forested lands, their armor typically features a stunning array of vibrant, green hues and warm shades of brown. In our last issue, we showed off Nicholas's progress on the details he's added to give this NPC the signature Keozan look.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

For his first concept piece, we tasked Harold with an environmental shot showcasing the first Kristal Checkpoint that appears in the Dalamase swamp level featured in the Kristala demo. After finishing up the Twiggy concept pictured above, Harold then moved on to a third environmental concept featuring one such village.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Last issue, we shared the texturing work Cass had started on the forest homes, many of which resemble beautiful log cabins due to the intricate woodwork featured throughout. Their sacred crystal features an eye to represent this special Myrtunan gift. Gustav is a friendly NPC you'll encounter along your journey through Ailur.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As we move closer and closer to completing the vertical slice for Kristala, our dev team has been working hard to finish all the designs, models, and mechanics that will be featured in Dalamase, the level area that's featured in the slice. Each of the six clans has its own specified area within Anagativan territory. 3D Modeling.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

link] Not only does this new trailer feature a ton of sweet cinematics created right in Unreal Engine using our own models and animations, but it also showcases two new characters you’ll meet in gameplay during Kristala too. The second character reveal features the first major boss you’ll encounter in Kristala: Hiratrola, the Abandoned Son.

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Game Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

Human writers enter details of an NPC’s roles, personality, and parameters. The tool’s creator Ben Swanson gave a talk at GDC, which showed many of his creation’s useful features. ” But that doesn’t mean future iterations won’t incorporate these features.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

If you're curious about the backstory behind how the Gilsankan mage got its magical powers, stay tuned to the Kristala game dev blog so you can learn how to become a Patron and get exclusive access to Lore pieces featured in the Sagas of Kristala before anyone else.

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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. me) or PvP buff but conceptually rather boring Aether (cloak + invisible to laser sensors, attacks cancel it, can be upgraded to only consume mana while moving). Loadout is 3 guns.

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. On MOOs and LPMuds, you had a lower barrier for adding features, but you also had a higher barrier for “just making content.” LPMuds usually pioneered the cool features in combat MUDs, because they could.

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Yobob Games

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A very important NPC in the game. I give updates, news, and planned features on what to expect on Harvest Island! When the first minute of the trailer is done, there’s the last few seconds at the end of the trailer if anyone ever watches that far. It’s a vending machine. It doesn’t talk but I gave it a name.

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Grid Sage Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Randomized items tend to be a great feature in combination with permadeath, especially in those games where there isn’t much in the way of challenges outside taking on various enemies with whatever gear the player has at their disposal (i.e. Other types of NPCs can modify or convert other types of items. Would they be fun?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 15, 2022

Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. Many tasks' initiators and receivers who generally have their own names and personalities features belong to this category. However, there are not many innovative areas in the core gameplay and UX.

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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. To get an entire Gold set you have to complete the Dungeons 21 times.

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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. To get an entire Gold set you have to complete the Dungeons 21 times.

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Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This final release now has gay sex, smoochin', and other important new features. In this situation, the NPC knows what you're here for and he wants it too, even if you kinda hate each other. Three years later, I've finally finished it. Sometimes people have sex with someone they don't like. Is that really so bad though?

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Here I take direct inspiration from some of my peers featured in the Cruising Pavilion: architect John Lindell 's "social structure" sculptures and artist Andreas Angelidakis 's "Cruising Labyrinth" (pictured below). My modern PDF edition features modern typography, her last letters, and some historical context and footnotes.

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