Development Info Cyclopean Dev Update

[VentilatorOfDoom]

Tags: Cyclopean

Scott posted some <a href="http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,1451.0.html">rendered ingame images</a> of his RPG. Seems as if he's making progress and as far as I can tell his game will have barns and shacks. I always liked those.
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Spotted at: <A HREF="http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,1451.0.html">ITS</A>

 

[TalesfromtheCrypt]

Jarl was bitching in the other thread about the fact that nobody is posting here.

I'm just posting to shut him up.

 

[Derper]

Looking forward to using my super-duper pitchfork of dark magic on some zombies.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Jarl was bitching in the other thread about the fact that nobody is posting here.

I'm just posting to shut him up.

*jumps the bandwagon*

 

[Jim Cojones]

The barn definitely looks very... barnish.

 

[JarlFrank]

The way you guys care for me brings a lone tear to my eye. *tearofaneagle*.

 

[Awor Szurkrarz]

It's that game with immortal kiddies?

 

[Droog White Smile]

The models look a bit too simple, almost like origami.

But seriously, who cares about house models in an indie game? Is this really worth a newspost/discussion?

 

[Lockkaliber]

Man that is one sweet barn. Can't wait to visit it in the game.

 

[Derper]

What's that Lassie? Are there zombies in the barn? And one fell down the well?

 

[racofer]

Jarl was bitching in the other thread about the fact that nobody is posting here.

I'm just posting to shut him up.

*jumps the bandwagon*

*hops on Darth Roxor's leg*

 

[Konjad]

So... when is the release date?

 

[Droog White Smile]

release date

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Cyclopean is the title for a turn-based RPG project currently in production by Team Omega under Iron Tower Studio. The game is inspired by, and to a large extent based on, the stories and mythos of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, and takes place in 1923 Western Massachusetts.

I chose the name Cyclopean because it was arguably Lovecraft’s favourite adjective, meaning “big” in the context of his stories, not “one-eyed”. I like the way it sounds and I don’t want to call the game “Shadow Over Arkham”, “Look Out, It’s Cthulhu!” or something else entirely predictable and lame.

The player starts out in Lovecraft’s most famous fictional location, Arkham. Over the course of the game the player will travel to several other locations in and under the State of Massachusetts, and come in contact with cultists, law enforcement, hapless citizens, shadowy organizations, criminals, otherworldly creatures, and if he’s lucky, horrors beyond imagining. The game will concentrate on baroque, quality writing in Lovecraft’s style, thrilling dialogue, and stimulating turn-based combat versus people and other things. Emphasis will be placed on quests with many possible solutions and outcomes. Players will not be restricted to fighting evil, but may ally themselves with those who wish to bring back the Great Old Ones, as well as various other organizations. Details to follow. The player will also be able to add up to three, player-controlled NPC followers during the game.

A concern already raised is that Lovecraft’s canon does not suit itself to a computer game. I think the locations, creatures and atmosphere established by Lovecraft are entirely adaptable, not just as a colourful background to the same tired old RPG themes, but as an entire game experience. Any established body of work translated to a computer game, or any other form of media, will have to be bent somewhat to accommodate its new form. It is my belief that a more faithful translation of Lovecraft’s world can be implemented as a fun and worthwhile CRPG.

Finally, here are a few things which will not be in Cyclopean: immortal and chatty NPC’s with abandonment issues, elves, giant rats, sewers, black and red hellscapes, and Monty Python references.

Fuck year, Lovecraftian RPG. Sounds tasty.

 

[Vaarna_Aarne]

Cyclopean is the title for a turn-based RPG project currently in production by Team Omega under Iron Tower Studio. The game is inspired by, and to a large extent based on, the stories and mythos of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, and takes place in 1923 Western Massachusetts.

I chose the name Cyclopean because it was arguably Lovecraft’s favourite adjective, meaning “big” in the context of his stories, not “one-eyed”. I like the way it sounds and I don’t want to call the game “Shadow Over Arkham”, “Look Out, It’s Cthulhu!” or something else entirely predictable and lame.

The player starts out in Lovecraft’s most famous fictional location, Arkham. Over the course of the game the player will travel to several other locations in and under the State of Massachusetts, and come in contact with cultists, law enforcement, hapless citizens, shadowy organizations, criminals, otherworldly creatures, and if he’s lucky, horrors beyond imagining. The game will concentrate on baroque, quality writing in Lovecraft’s style, thrilling dialogue, and stimulating turn-based combat versus people and other things. Emphasis will be placed on quests with many possible solutions and outcomes. Players will not be restricted to fighting evil, but may ally themselves with those who wish to bring back the Great Old Ones, as well as various other organizations. Details to follow. The player will also be able to add up to three, player-controlled NPC followers during the game.

A concern already raised is that Lovecraft’s canon does not suit itself to a computer game. I think the locations, creatures and atmosphere established by Lovecraft are entirely adaptable, not just as a colourful background to the same tired old RPG themes, but as an entire game experience. Any established body of work translated to a computer game, or any other form of media, will have to be bent somewhat to accommodate its new form. It is my belief that a more faithful translation of Lovecraft’s world can be implemented as a fun and worthwhile CRPG.

Finally, here are a few things which will not be in Cyclopean: immortal and chatty NPC’s with abandonment issues, elves, giant rats, sewers, black and red hellscapes, and Monty Python references.

Fuck year, Lovecraftian RPG. Sounds tasty.

So will this be released the Thursday following the Thursday AoD is released? Because I want both they do half the stuff the devs are promising.

 

[JarlFrank]

This one will be out a little later, actually. On Friday.

 

[SuicideBunny]

The models look a bit too simple, almost like origami.

(1) the prop houses and barn are background pieces, what you would see at the edge of certain maps, and not at street level. The player won't get all that close.

acceptable, imo.

 

[circ]

I came here expecting a hokey barn, but alas, that's a very barny barn if ever there was one.

 

[screeg]

I had forgotten to post the grocer's storefront, and it was the post in this thread lamenting all the barn and shack images that reminded me.

Thanks, Codex!

 

[Wise Emperor]

Like rest of the VD shit i don't care until its released. Teasing me with nice images and cool setting only makes me angry.
I don't like being angry.

 

[VentilatorOfDoom]

I had forgotten to post the grocer's storefront, and it was the post in this thread lamenting all the barn and shack images that reminded me.

Thanks, Codex!

Hi Scott!

We aim to please! :wink:

 

[Achilles]

Jarl was bitching in the other thread about the fact that nobody is posting here.

I'm just posting to shut him up.

*jumps the bandwagon*

*hops on Darth Roxor's leg*

*humps Darth Roxor's other leg*

 

[Begriffenfeldt]

All this barn talk is getting me FIRED UP! Let's have a hoedown!

 

[Cassidy]

It's better to focus completely over the development of one game at a time, specially for a small indie studio. The time spent doing such renders could've been dedicated to Age of Decadence's development, for example.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Barrow_Bug]

I know Droog has 'ignored' me, but he honestly is the biggest bitch here. Would you shut the fuck up already?

 

[kris]

It's better to focus completely over the development of one game at a time, specially for a small indie studio. The time spent doing such renders could've been dedicated to Age of Decadence's development, for example.

Just my 2 cents.

From what I gather there are different people doing different things. and they say they only gain by pooling resources.