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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #17

Astral Clock Tower Studios

In addition to a major NPC that we're currently keeping under wraps until our gameplay trailer is finished, Shelly also started working on the model for our male playable character. Animation / Rigging / Production. First, Shelly gave a little facelift to the texturing used on our Masarusa enemy.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden Low FPS: How to Boost Performance

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Your gaming rig deserves a power supply that can keep up with the action. Like a Dragon Gaiden FPS improvement Tips and Tricks: NPC Density Settings: Look for options to reduce NPC density in the game’s settings, lessening the load on your CPU and GPU. Purchase compatible RAM modules for your motherboard.

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

3D models can be rigged and then animated, placed as stationary objects in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by a lighting artist. Texture artist - Texture artists specialize in creating the surface qualities (colors, patterns, sheens, etc.) What does a 3D animator do?

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #29

Astral Clock Tower Studios

[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. link] Rigging / Animation.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #28

Astral Clock Tower Studios

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. link] Rigging / Animation.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #32

Astral Clock Tower Studios

There's a specific role the damaged piece plays in the Kristala demo's core storyline, and it coincides with an NPC we've been keeping under wraps up until this point. link] Rigging / Animation. You'll notice that the amulet in the second concept below includes both an intact and broken version.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #30

Astral Clock Tower Studios

With Tiff working on a bunch of the water villages and pathways of the Dalamase, Level Designer Ian spent some time this sprint laying out the underground Cave level area that's home to a special, secretive NPC you'll meet in the Kristala demo. link] Rigging / Animation. Have a look!

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