Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Welcome back to the newest issue of the Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation chronicling all the magic and mystery the Astral Clocktower Studios dev team puts into indie ARPG Kristala every development sprint. Last issue, we shared 3D Character Designer Bianca's progress on the model for our Nisargan forest nymph NPC.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Welcome back to ACS headquarters for another rousing installment of the Kristala game dev blog. We can't say too much just yet, but you're definitely gonna wanna tune into next month's dev blog to see how ACS kicks development into high gear. Hello, all you sweet beings and beautiful creatures! 3D Asset Design. Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

That's why we were super excited when we learned that this year's fifth-annual Play NYC convention would be held in person (with tons of awesome precautions in place to ensure all devs, speakers, and attendees were kept safe and healthy). We can't wait to go back again next year! In-tact and broken Amulets.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Thanks for joining us for another exciting and epic issue of the Kristala Dev Blog. The dev blog is where we share all the behind-the-scenes dev action for Kristala, a 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG developed by the incredibly talented team at women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Greetings, beautiful beings!

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 26, 2024

MOBs that exist within the world independent of players At least one quest that the players are able to accept, progress, complete, and obtain rewards A functioning leveling system that allows players to level up and obtain rewards Functional UI - combat, looting, character inventory, NPC interaction (e.g.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Welcome back to another magically entrancing issue of the Kristala dev blog. Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition? Stay tuned to the Kristala dev blog—and to all our socials—to learn how you can get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access into Harold's entire, step-by-step process.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

Welcome back to the Kristala dev blog! We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We're happy you're here. We promise. ;).

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Welcome back to another exciting issue of the Kristala Dev blog. In conjunction with our biweekly Patreon updates , the dev blog is the only place where you can get detailed access to all things Kristala. Hey there, gorgeous! We hope you enjoy this month's updates, and we appreciate you being here and supporting us along this journey.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome back to another exciting issue of the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog! We'll be sure to keep you posted on all the sweet deets as we near our Patreon launch date, so be sure to stay tuned to our socials and public dev blogs for updates and announcements (including an exciting kick-off contest where you can snag a FREE PS5 ).

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Thanks for tuning in to another exciting issue of the Kristala dev blog! This month, in addition to our typical development sprints, we've also been hard at work prepping a super special convention build of Kristala for the upcoming Play NYC convention. Hello, dear friends and fantasy aficionados. If you're just joining us, welcome!

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

From a game dev perspective, it's been fascinating to play. In this post, I compare and contrast the original and this modern remake from a dev / design perspective. A hostile NPC statue wakes up, which means you can lure it away from the door.) The Forgotten City (2021). They had to rebuild Skyrim systems in Unreal.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We're so happy you're joining us for another epically magical installment of the Kristala Dev Blog! This is the place where we break down all aspects of development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game in developed by the wildly talented dev team behind women-owned indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). Kristala Official Gameplay Trailer.

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Radiator Blog

MAY 5, 2021

WE SHOULD ALL DO THIS / STEAL THIS: Dev-owned wiki. The dev team "SureAI" operates the official Endreal strategy guide and lore wiki. Whenever an NPC is about to dump backstory and exposition on you, they'll ask you to take a seat. Diegetically, the NPC has to prepare a machine or potion, or get supplies, or whatever.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Perfect for pretending to have played Deathloop if you find yourself talking to a game dev. Not that you should ever talk to a game dev. NOT telekinesis, only works on NPCs / PvP) Havoc (temporary shield / damage buff), very useful for people who keep dying (i.e. no mind control) only 5 powers (+1 PvP only power).

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There were creative worlds such as MOOs where anyone could build anything. It was like resetting a little stage-play; the NPC actors hit their marks and reappeared at their start location. Some of this was used to just add nicer NPCs, with conversations, reactions to the environment, etc. Why did something like that come to be?

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… How to Add Triggers and Switches Using Bolt (No-Code Game Dev). We don’t want it to trigger if an enemy or NPC walks within the area, so let’s set up a Unit which will allow for the identification of our player. Triggers allow you to open doors, turn on lights, change music and much more. .

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

You should concentrate on building up your writing portfolio and getting regular game writing work. Their job is to choose the clearest, highest-quality words they can assemble, and (usually) give them to other devs to be put into the game. If so, you probably want to be a game writer. And that’s valid!

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Let’s imagine we want to just keep ourselves organized so we want to use a comment node so we can easily describe what we’re building. We want it to encase our two other nodes, because we want to describe what we’re building. If a Non Player Character (NPC) or enemy enters into the region, it wouldn’t trigger the trap.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Can we build a sex dungeon that would do Jane Jacobs proud? Some players may try to guess an NPC's sexual mood based on stereotypes like muscular tops, skinny submissive twink bottoms, etc. Building up huge group sessions is the key to completing later levels. Lindell focuses on two aspects: wandering and visibility.

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