KickStarter Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall

[RaggleFraggle]

A vampire eldermorph, very late game enemy. That's not sunlight.

So elder vampires become hideous monsters like in Soul Reaver?

 

[Tyranicon]

A vampire eldermorph, very late game enemy. That's not sunlight.

So elder vampires become hideous monsters like in Soul Reaver?

Active shapeshifting. Think of it as a capstone ability from TTRPGs. The pictured is from the Ur-Drucah lineage (which means it will be very rare in the game). Each lineage has their own variant with different appearances and powers.

They retain their normal mental states, although speaking is probably difficult.

You won't run into very many at all. They're much stronger than the player will be able to reach.

 

[Spectral Pontifex]

I would say that the armor looks alright except for the visor, which looks out of place when you zoom in.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

And an early concept for Slayer Order field armor. They are not uniform, each slayer will have something unique (although this will not be reflected too much in the game).

Not too sure about this one. Cobbled it together from like 7 different armor sets.

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Less chain and more kevlar, maybe.

 

[ropetight]

And an early concept for Slayer Order field armor. They are not uniform, each slayer will have something unique (although this will not be reflected too much in the game).

Not too sure about this one. Cobbled it together from like 7 different armor sets.

View attachment 43582

Less chain and more kevlar, maybe.

Maybe something in the vein of modern fencing equipment?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/704954147893950748/

 

[ERYFKRAD]

And an early concept for Slayer Order field armor. They are not uniform, each slayer will have something unique (although this will not be reflected too much in the game).

Not too sure about this one. Cobbled it together from like 7 different armor sets.

View attachment 43582

Less chain and more kevlar, maybe.

Maybe something in the vein of modern fencing equipment?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/704954147893950748/

Lmao the last one is damned apropos.

 

[Caim]

Modern day bikini chainmail.

 

[NecroLord]

Modern day bikini chainmail.

This sounds just like up Tyranicon's alley!
And it is prestigious.

 

[Tyranicon]

I can get pretty tryhard with certain things, especially armor.

There's a few layers in creating gear:


In-setting realism

• How practical is the armor to wear?
• Is it actually made well as a protective item? Especially against the creatures/vampires Slayers fight? There may be different variants for each type of monster, etc.
• Does it fit the tech level of the setting?
• Does it suit the organization that's using it (hyper-rich fanatical religious knightly order)?

Style

• Is it cool?
• Does it stand out and represent the organization positively?

Gamedev practicality

• What can I cobble together from the assets available to me?
• How easy is it to animate for gameplay?
• How does it look from an isometric angle?

Here's a look at the Slayer Order's usual uniform, as demonstrated by a Frumentarii Praefectus (spymaster/quartermaster).

 

[NecroLord]

• How practical is the armor to wear?
• Is it actually made well as a protective item?

Bikini chainmail YES!

 

[ropetight]

I can get pretty tryhard with certain things, especially armor.

There's a few layers in creating gear:


In-setting realism

• How practical is the armor to wear?
• Is it actually made well as a protective item?
• Does it fit the tech level of the setting?
• Does it suit the organization that's using it (hyper-rich fanatical religious knightly order)?

Style

• Is it cool?
• Does it stand out and represent the organization positively?

Gamedev practicality

• What can I cobble together from the assets available to me?
• How easy is it to animate for gameplay?
• How does it look from an isometric angle?

Here's a look at the Slayer Order's usual uniform, as demonstrated by a Frumentarii Praefectus (spymaster/quartermaster).

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Not bad, I dig the gambeson sleeve combined with tactical gloves.

Maybe for the officers/quartermasters try to make it more flashy - some visible insignia that symbolizes rite of passage, battle hardened individuals or something could make it more distinguished.
Maybe these two patches/badges on upper chest are intended as rank symbols; in that case just make it distinctive - using big swords, stars, olive branches (not best fitting in this setting ) for higher ranks is usual in armies around the world.

Old Fallout trick from Brotherhood of Steel was that important members did not wear helmet - similar to W40k.
So the people are somehow attuned to more "badass" characters not wearing some parts of armor.
And they have visible face, so they are more memorable NPCs.

Fighting "grunts" of order in similar armor and a cool looking helmet, making them less individual, maybe with some added utility belts, could be great.
That first armor, combination of chainmail, plates and glass visor, misses something for me.

You do you, of course, as there is probably a ton of reasons why you do stuff this way.

 

[Modron]

There's that chinese JRPG based on Polish Knights of the Corss novel that has both anime and more Western artstyle options.+

Stranger of Sword City had a variety of avatar art styles selectable from more grounded looks, semi anime, and full re'arded anime. All but the most deranged weeabs usually posted screenshots with the grounded style.

 

[Tyranicon]

How's this look? I really like Iolanthe's model.

 

[Caim]

Interesting design on the trikini.

 

[Tyranicon]

Something I threw together.

 

[*-*/\--/\~]

Too bad I absolutely loathe the degeneracy that is porn games, otherwise I'd play.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

I just got the alert from the old KS that was cancelled. But these games are far more than porn. You have the option to try NOT be so horny-porny (at least that’s how i was playing Battle Brothel until I had to pack up most of my stuff irl)

 

[Tyranicon]

Yes, yes my porn games are made to be played for the plot. Unironically. But also ironically.

I confused myself.

 

[Caim]

If the plot of a porn game isn't good enough that it makes me want to skip through the porn it's not a good enough plot.

 

[Abu Antar]

Is it AI voice?

 

[ropetight]

Something I threw together.

This is serious production step up from the Memoirs - even if it is just origin trailer.
If the gameplay somehow preserves model and render quality, it will be great.

 

[Tyranicon]

This is serious production step up from the Memoirs - even if it is just origin trailer.
If the gameplay somehow preserves model and render quality, it will be great.

I'm hoping to increase the production value even more, which is part of why I want a bigger budget/warchest for this game.

 

[Sarathiour]

Something I threw together.

For some reason, the music remember me of all those balanciaga AI meme edit, so I'm having a hard time time taking it seriously.

 

[NecroLord]

Something I threw together.

Nice rack she got there!
Also, did you hire a voice actress or just AI?

 

[Tyranicon]

Something I threw together.

Nice rack she got there!
Also, did you hire a voice actress or just AI?

Just AI. A few years back I did look into VAs but it was way too costly for me, and I don't have the time to properly direct.