Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In our last issue, we showed off Nicholas's progress on the details he's added to give this NPC the signature Keozan look. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Here are a few clips Mario snagged while showing off his work. link] [link] [link] [link] Kristala Original Soundtrack.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

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. The last concept we were able to cross off our list this sprint is a character concept featuring a jolly and loveable Ana NPC named Neil of Nisarga. Sound Design.

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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. Highly narrative, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling. Earlier in MUD design, these zones even “repopped” all at once. Why did something like that come to be? This, in fact, was what my signature design style was.

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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? Possible solutions include brainstorming with colleagues, or if not possible, hope for the best and toss the ball to your LQA friends. CAT tools (meow?) are your best friends.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

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. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. This area—which you'll need a special key hidden somewhere in Dalamase to open—is one of the only level areas in the vertical slice that is free from enemies.

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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. Sound Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

What we can tell you is that the place beyond was once home to a prominent NPC you'll meet during gameplay. Instead, these twiggy bois were created by a special NPC who dwells amongst the great Jhacanda Forests of Dalamase. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. Low Stagger Sequence. Melee Kick Attack Sequence.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The game has some serious depth and makes for a compelling single player campaign experience where every battle is a puzzle. Every time you complete the Dungeon, you can do it again right away, but the NPC Opponent goes up by one level, so it becomes more and more difficult each time.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The game has some serious depth and makes for a compelling single player campaign experience where every battle is a puzzle. Every time you complete the Dungeon, you can do it again right away, but the NPC Opponent goes up by one level, so it becomes more and more difficult each time.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

A dense randomized mini-chess puzzle where everything matters. Some players may try to guess an NPC's sexual mood based on stereotypes like muscular tops, skinny submissive twink bottoms, etc. But obviously if they're facing toward you or if the butt is otherwise concealed, then you must guess or rely on your memory.

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