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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

link] With the model for the amulet prop completed, Bianca then worked on designs for the three variants of Nisargan magic staffs that will be found in game, as well as the model for a magical, Myrtunan shiv weapon. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint. Want to know more about the role the amulet plays in game?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] [link] [link] In the last issue of the Kristala dev blog, we showed off some of the props our 3D Environmental Modeler, Cass, had been working on that will be used to detail the various water villages that comprise The Dalamase. 3D Generalist Karena also spent some time wrapping up a few ongoing designs over the past month. Take a look.

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

We must understand (and preferably help create and document) the game as a whole: from core mechanics to level design to cinematics, and everything in between. Our most important storytelling tool is not the written word: We use the game’s feature set to tell its story. This is a clip of the Heider-Simmel animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

For some items in the old version of the Kristala demo, we used stand-in props from the UE4 marketplace as place holders until we could create our own, custom designs and 3D models. Next up on our list of revised concepts are the beautiful potion consumables concept artist Ila worked on this sprint.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Luckily both engines offer asset stores that allow users to download free and paid props, shading, textures, and many more. However, if comparing Unity engine vs Unreal engine , the Unity asset store takes the main prize since the number of assets you can download is matchless.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Back in the world of environmental concepts, another of our artists, Ila, took on a concept from our ever-growing list of items and props. Next up in the realm of items and props are the Kotakayan weapon concepts pictured below that were created by our super talented Concept Artist, James. Level Design.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 10, 2019

What strikes me about this game is not the gameplay mechanics themselves. Your board game may not need large plastic pieces, cardboard constructions, or foam props. Forbidden Sky – $19.99. Forbidden Sky blows my mind. It’s easily the most challenging of the Foribbden games. No, what shocks me is that it’s only $19.99.

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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. As we mentioned above, Cass wasn't the only artist on our team to create custom props this sprint.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 10, 2017

I’ll just put down this dubiously large book of impressive philosophy that I was totally reading and not holding like a prop. On Meeple Like Us, you’ll see many case studies of games where we discuss how the subtle interrelationship between components and mechanics can unintentionally exclude players. What do you mean it’s upside down?

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 20, 2023

Beta 11 was particularly special due to its sheer scope and secondary aim at rebalancing a number of fundamental mechanics, so unlike the usual shorter coverage of stats that I do over on the forums, let’s take a more comprehensive look at some relevant stats from Beta 11… ( Beta 9 stats were the last I covered here on the blog.)

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Filmustage

MAY 6, 2023

For example, during the making of "Jaws" , Steven Spielberg's AD, John Milius , had to coordinate complex shooting schedules involving numerous mechanical shark props, coordinating with special effects teams, and managing the unpredictable weather conditions at sea. This process helps the AD create a detailed shooting schedule.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

With all core mechanics and elements now in place, the last thing on the list is to add any last-minute assets and address bugs. We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel. Props on props on props. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Shelly is an incredibly talented modeler and texture artist who's extremely skilled at creating realistic and lifelike props, foliage, and furniture. With flowers and foliage out of the way, Shelly's next task was to create a few props and pieces of furniture that can be used throughout our Nisargan level areas.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The value of new Axies and SLP is propped up by new players putting fresh money into the game. On the other hand, Axie Infinity mashes familiar turn-based gameplay with a Hearthstone-like card battler mechanic. Image: Axie Infinity core gameplay - turn-based RPG + card battler mechanic. Image: Axie Infinity full game loop. #1:

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The only examples of F2P shooters at scale were Korean (Crossfire) and Chinese (Assault Fire/Ni-Zhan), both focused on pay-to-win mechanics. When CoDO development started, there was barely any successful 3D free-to-play shooter in the west and free-to-play design as a whole was fairly unexplored outside of Facebook games.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This fighting game health mechanic is too fussy and unreliable for a busy shooter. They're small little bottles that blend-in with junk prop set dressing from a distance. Limited regen (e.g. No health potion inventory , big change from Dishonored / Prey. No hoarding / shopping trips. And they usually do! Like 2-4 piles per arena.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Modeling, texturing, and lighting additional assets (furniture, props, decor, etc.) There is a growing demand for architectural visualization artists in real-world architecture, along with other industries such as product design, engineering, mechanics, and entertainment. using 3D software.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? Whether it’s a makeup artist, a prop maker, or a pyrotechnician, their expertise influences the budget. Materials and Artisans: Investment is needed in materials and the artisans who craft these effects.

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Sirlin

APRIL 8, 2020

All these elites just happened, coincidentally, to act maximally against the candidate who would tax them while propping up any establishment candidate who could maintain the status quo. But more to the point, you don’t have to wonder if the DNC massively favored Biden and stacked the deck absurdly much to prop him up.

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