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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Technical Director - Engineering lead. All engineers report to her. Architects the game’s major technical features and framework, then gradually shifts to managing the engineers that join the team and keeping them tasked out and productive. Prop Artist : Creates the wire frames that form the shape of not living things.

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MARCH 13, 2023

DALL·E Deep Artificial Language Learning Engine, or DALL-E (stylized as DALL·E ) , produces creative art from text descriptions, interpreting natural language such as written descriptions and commands. 3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month. If you're just joining us, welcome! Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

In order to initiate these changes, however, it was vital that we had proper environmental and character concepts to work from so that our 3D modeling team was fully capable of bringing the Kristala that exists in our minds to life in Unreal Engine. Here's a look at the textures Karena was able to add to these pieces over the past few weeks.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

This is the only place where you'll receive a monthly, in-depth look into the entire development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game built in Unreal Engine 4 by the incredibly talented team at Astral Clocktower Studios. link] Rigging / Animation. In March, we welcomed our friend Shelly back to the ACS team.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Today, advancements in tools like ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Substance Painter have revolutionized the pipeline, making it more streamlined and efficient. Shaping the Games Look & Feel Concept art acts as the visual blueprint for the games characters, environments, and props. Hard surface modelling (e.g.,

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

With Cass tackling Nasahara, one of our talented 3D Generalists, Karena, continued working through various models for 3D props and items found in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. Rigging / Animation. This sprint, Allie was able to fully finish the facial rig after working on the jowl, nose bridge, and bottom-lip control joints.

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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. She may still add some additional details before this baby is brought into Unreal Engine and placed in the game build, but we love what she's got so far.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The modelers on our dev team are ridiculously talented and they do a damn good job of bringing our character, prop, and environmental concepts to life. Here's a look at Cass's custom boulders in progress, followed by some additional 3D props and assets some of our other team members created this sprint. Rigging / Animation.

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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

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. We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel.

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