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NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.091)
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NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.091)
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04-05-2021: Unique Events
Hi, all!
We are wrapping up unique events for our first batch of unique NPCs, which means now is a good time to talk about what unique events are and why they are so important to Crestpeak.
Unique events are longer interactions (~20-40 lines) in which players get to go in-depth with the characters we've created. It's important to us to have dynamic, memorable characters that can evoke various emotions in the player through our writing. These events are the defining moments in the player's relationship with an NPC, so having a wide variety while maintaining quality will make it more likely players will be taken by Crestpeak's charm.
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03-22-2021: Jam Sessions
Hi, all!
There are a few music tracks slated for the next recording session. The process that we do recording sessions is pretty cool; a result of the... conditions prevalent over this last year....
Our engineer has a master project open on their rig with all of the accoutrements, plug-ins, software instruments, and hardware. The performer (me, in this case) has a remote connection to the project, and records MIDI performances locally for all instrument tracks. MIDI is a format that has been in use since the 80's and to this day maintains an incredibly lightweight profile (bytes and kilobytes) that allows for a low-latency transfer of the previously recorded performances. The engineer can change the sounds of the performance to almost anything!
The tracks being worked on will be for the workout and barista minigames, tailored for the exact duration of said minigames.
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03-15-21: Next NPC Batch
Hi, all!
Just because we're looking for a dev doesn't mean we're slowing down any other areas of production. The first batch of unique NPCs is taking form. All of the portrait assets are done, events are being written, and the sprites are about halfway done. The second batch of NPCs has completed designs and we will continue to work hard on these assets because our characters are the bulk of the content for the game.
When we get back to releasing builds, there are going to be LOTS of new people for you get to know! Getting 100% completion will require maxing out your relationships with each of the 70+ unique NPCs!
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03-08-21: Development Pause
Hi, all!
New builds will be put on hold for the time being as our developer has had to step away from the project. We will need some time to find somebody equally communicative and competent. The vetting process will be thorough, and integrating someone midstream will create some unique challenges that make nailing down the next build date difficult to ascertain.
Meanwhile, asset production is still rolling, so when we DO get a new build out, you'll be meeting some actual characters with stories and personality and gameplay implications!
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02-15-21: Our Characters
Hey, all!
This week we want to take some time to give you a rundown of the unique NPCs we're working on. Unlike filler NPCs who have 10 short randomized interactions and a few incidental lines, Unique NPCs have 2-3 events, 10-20 short less-randomized interactions, a few incidental lines, and vendor dialogue for some of them. Our goal is to have a rich interaction with our NPCs by making them emotionally motivated, clear-voiced characters with stories to live and tell. Here's the ones we are working on:
Nick Samson, overworked lab technician
Olga Yezhova, vacationing trainer
Lily Cromwell, goth gamer
Grant Johnson, friendly Aussie
Sarita Lal, reserved professor
Loriana Von Wolfsburg, decorated veteran
Doctor Akane, expert plastic surgeon
Imogen Kollias, intense bodybuilder
We're looking forward to bring them to life for you all!
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NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.09)
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02-01-21: One More Week!
Hey, all! The upcoming 0.09 build is coming in exactly ONE WEEK! Hopefully your playtester muscles are warmed up and you will report any bugs in our Discord server! Speaking of...
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