Crucible of Omens: Forum news feed

[Bikerdude]

Crucible of Omens: Forum news feed

 

While the team are beavering away on the campaign we thought we would post a series of regular updates to show the community what we have been doing over the last

12 months, Enjoy!

 

 

Arches that show the age and grandeur of the city: What we have here is a melting pot of Hungarian heritage, Gothic & Romanesque styles that result in a cohesive and believable steam-punk universe that the player can immerse themselves in, like a warm blanket on a cold winter's night.

 

 

 

Plenty of vantage points, exits and entries - multiple ways to plan your route through the byways of Bridgeport: In this shot we spent quite a bit of time getting the perf to acceptable levels with out sacrificing artistic vision and intent. Its a mixture of imposing framework of the city, and dark nooks and crannies.

 

 

 

Imposing city streets that twist and turn, hiding dark secrets & resourceful opponents: The city looks alive and believably organic in a pre-contemporary vision. This is tempered by the need for consistent performance so that even players with low end hardware will have a rewarding experience.

 

 

 

[zergrush]

Looking good I guess, but this is a bit stale for a news posts. Perhaps adding more varied screenshots would be better? Perhaps giving a few more details on the plot? Perhaps telling us is Dram's Blackheart Mannor will be included in the campaign?

[jdude]

Looking good I guess, but this is a bit stale for a news posts. Perhaps adding more varied screenshots would be better? Perhaps giving a few more details on the plot? Perhaps telling us is Dram's Blackheart Mannor will be included in the campaign?

Perhaps...

[ungoliant]

goodies are good. At least this way we know the project is alive. I feel some people could take something away from this *cough*eidos*cough*

[Sotha]

Stale? No.

Just don't flood the thread with screenies that -in great numbers- start to act as spoilers. And do not spoil the plot either.

 

Just tease the audience with a single monthly screenshot or something. You might occasionally want to give news how the progress goes.

[jaxa]

Looks much less flat and rectangular than most missions.

[BlueSkyBullet]

Perchance a happenstance?

[SiyahParsomen]

nice shots!

 

I like the new font of Crucible of Omen. What makes me think crucible evokes hot & melting on my mind but I see some frozen effect. Maybe it's intended and gives some hint.

[OrbWeaver]

I like where the architecture is going. Lots of variation and attention to detail to keep the scenery interesting.

 

Those stairs need riser textures though.

[Melan]

I do not know where the Hungarian heritage is represented in the shots above, but maybe someone with an outsider's perspective will tell me.

 

BTW, there will be further updates down the line, each showcasing a different part of the campaign, so stay tuned for more.

[Sir Taffsalot]

I'm more excited about this than Thi4f.

[SiyahParsomen]

I'm more excited about this than Thi4f.

 

same here.

[Chiron]

The City looks nice, winding and a bit gritty - reminds me a bit of the work of DrK !

 

..and what Sir Taffsalot said

[Bikerdude]

heh, when working on this with the other author i got goose bumps :-)

[jaxa]

*Glances at first post* looks like you're one of the popular kids now, Biker.

[Bikerdude]

*Glances at first post* looks like you're one of the popular kids now, Biker.

heh, maybe. But at the end of the day its all about the mod.

[jaxa]

heh, maybe. But at the end of the day its all about the mod.

 

Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges.

Edited April 17, 2012 by jaxa

[pusianka]

I'm sorry but the first picture doesn't appeal to me AT ALL! Just a feedback.

[DeTeEff]

When you map this huge project, do you have an exact sketch over how the city will be when it's finished? I guess it's too "risky" to just map away

[Bikerdude]

We already have a story line and the main structure is there, in a nutshell we still have a bunch of mapping to do, then bugfixing, then cutscenes, then testing.

[SeriousToni]

The screens kinda remind me of Lord Bufford's which makes me really really happy =)

[xenomorph]

Nice screenshots...

Will be there any hungarian things? treasures, paintings, names, words?

[Melan]

There will be at least one Hungarian participant in the dev team.

[Bikerdude]

News Update: 06/04/2013

 

While the team continues to beaver away on the campaign here are some more images to show the community what we have been building, Enjoy!

 

 

Old, organic streets: We can see signs of life all around, from the stones worn clean by countless footsteps to the beer barrels ready for transport.

 

 

Multiple paths and choices: Check if the coast is clear before proceeding; there are usually multiple ways in out of a location to enable the player to complete their objectives.

 

 

Imposing cliffs and hidden waterways: Where nature clashes with man made and parts of the town are built in.

 

[zergrush]

Looking back at the previous update, you guys seem to have done wonderful progress! I love how the lighting and textures make everything feel so dirty yet natural. Reminds of the beginning of Tears of St. Lucia with its littered streets and smelly corners. Keep up the good work.