Game Errors

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Interesting fact Did you know that complex games like Alan Wake 2, with their richly detailed worlds and intricate mechanics, can sometimes struggle to load all these elements seamlessly, resulting in loading screen issues? If you’ve encountered this, fret not, for I’ve got solutions to get you back into the action.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Interesting fact: Did you know that science-fiction games like The Invincible often have intricate storylines and mechanics that can be sensitive to the slightest system changes, leading to launch problems? For those of you who are facing the same launch issues, don’t worry. I’ve been there, and I’ve got your back.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

All of the moving obstacles have implemented different mechanics, that make player behave in a certain way. Adjusting mesh, rig and skinning needed a couple of iterations. Even though it doesn’t seem to be difficult, it was a bit tricky to make, especially because of the editor system. We had to focus on the matter of readability.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

The Mechanic I. I was looking for suitable solutions for having both views in the mechanic of the game. To rig and animate the character I could have used of course my preferred 3D-modelling software, but I found an amazing (it really is!) Having the character and the story set, the mechanic was implemented.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Detailed environments and complex mechanics can mean longer load times, and sometimes, a loading screen that just won’t budge. Upgrade to an SSD Upgrading to an SSD brought noticeable speed and performance enhancements to my gaming rig. They’re a test of our hardware’s mettle.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Interesting fact Games rich in visuals and mechanics, like Like a Dragon Gaiden , demand substantial computing power. Your gaming rig deserves a power supply that can keep up with the action. This can overwhelm systems, especially if they’re not fine-tuned, resulting in low FPS. Why Like a Dragon Gaiden is experiencing Low FPS?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Thankfully, this risky decision has already paid off immensely when it comes to Kristala's programming and gameplay mechanics, and we couldn't be more excited to unveil our programming team's fresh work at the upcoming Play NYC convention. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

They're super skilled at creating mechanically beautiful weapons and armor adorned with gears, sprogs, and tons of bronze. Just like the Kota weapon concepts James created above, these armor concepts skillfully integrate various steampunk elements to beautifully highlight the mechanical and scientific prowess the Kotakaya species possesses.

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Game Errors

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re in the market for a new gaming rig (PC or laptop), you should then consider looking at the best budget graphics card or follow these tips to help you find one that’s ideal for gaming usage. Processors: For gaming, you’ll want a processor with at least 2 cores, but 4 and 6 cores are even better.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

[link] To round out this sprint, Julian worked on a simple Backstab mechanic that will allow players to sneak up on unsuspecting enemies and deliver a critical attack. If you're a seasoned action RPG lover like us, then you already understand how necessary—and oh so satisfying—this particular mechanic can be. link] Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Though it's not exactly a weapon, per se, the gorgeous shield Nick created below still possesses the signature bronze details, gears, and other mechanical elements that help embody the overall Kota aesthetic. link] Rigging / Animation.

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Mnenad

APRIL 9, 2018

I rigged the mesh according to the creature’s anatomy and tweaked around the settings for a while.  I'm looking forward to share the mechanic and story behind of the game in the upcoming post. An easier step would have been to simply transform the sculpted mesh into a new object in Cinema4d. The result keeps the same.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you're familiar with some of Kristala's backstory and lore, you may already know that the general aesthetic for our rodent-like Kotakayans takes inspiration from a sort of mechanical, steampunk vibe, which you can definitely see in the weapons Nick designed below. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

[link] With the improvements made to our Kota Soldier enemy in particular, we then asked Andy if he could look into programming the functionality for a Gunner version of these ratty baddies—a shooter enemy mechanic we'd struggled to properly implement in the past. link] Rigging / Animation. Say it with us, y'all: HALLE-FRICKIN'-LUJAH!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

The first clip shows a lack of forward momentum when the dodge mechanic is engaged. The second clip shows the broken dodge mechanic during combat with a Twigativa enemy. Here's a fun fact: dodging will be one of the most important mechanics you'd be wise to master while playing Kristala. Animation / Rigging / Game Production.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 20, 2020

All those beautiful Sith Lords and Spidermans are expensive to model, rig, animate and integrate. Re-use hero rigs, limit the amount of bones or simplify animation or just go full Small Giant (a Zynga studio) and treat your art merely a functional piece of game design. Straightforward content production.

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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. Rigging / Animation.

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Awesome Tuts

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The parasite model we’ll use in this game is downloaded from www.mixamo.com : Mixamo is a really useful site for game developer becuase all the 3D models are free, plus you can animate them and you can even upload your own 3D models, rig them, and animate them. We are finished with the mechanics of our game.

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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. In addition to starting the armor for our second Kota soldier variant, Fede also made some adjustments to the intricate, mechanized weapons you'll see our base Kota soldiers wielding in the Kristala Vertical Slice.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 4, 2019

All of which results in a near slots experience that makes the most of addictive slots player psychology , while using casual versions of proven F2P mid-core mechanics to capitalise on feelings of Loss Aversion and Skinner Box driven habit forming. Coin Master’s Game Systems. Most definitely, “Spins” drive all core loop engagement.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? Image source: premiumbeat.com Practical Effects encompass those physical elements that are created and captured on set during production.

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