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[Kickstarter] Arcadian Atlas - Tactical RPG Inspired by 2D Classics *FUNDED*

KamigoroshiKamigoroshi Member Posts: 5,870
edited May 2016 in Off-Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlSIuewpCXM

Perfectly pixeled isometric SRPG featuring dynamic job classes, character driven plot, strategic grid battles & an eclectic jazz OST.


Saw this on Kickstarter today. Arcadian Atlas is an upcoming SRPG by Twin Otter Studios in 2D pixel art style like old school games such as Cromo Trigger, Breath of Fire and Tactics Ogre. And as some may already noticed: I'm a huge fan of pixels! :smiley:

Their base funding goal of $90.000 will bring us a 10 hour game for PC, Linux and Mac. Their dream goal of $180.000 would enable them to double the gameplay content with expanded story missions, side quests, customization options, and more classes/skills. As of now they have 4 base classes planned out;
  • Ranger
  • Apothecary
  • Rogue
  • Warmage
... with each having two advanced classes/upper jobs. Sounds fun! :lol:
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  • KamigoroshiKamigoroshi Member Posts: 5,870

    Day One - Crushed it!

    The first day is officially over, and WOAH!

    I even had to work at my normal job today and told Becca, “We’re going to be swamped, should I just take the day off?!” But we couldn’t anticipate being swamped in such a good way!

    Only day one and we’re almost to 15% funded! We’re floored by the generosity of the community, and it’s such a huge reminder that we aren’t the only ones who have wanted this sort of game.



    And don’t forget those achievements! We’ve got the first retweet achievement and Youtube/video views unlocked already and we only need 15 Facebook likes and 24 Youtube subscribers to unlock those levels! And then one more and we reveal the first 2 stretch goals! Hint: one of them is about getting friendly with your troops!



    So like and subscribe if you haven’t:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArcadianAtlasRPG/

    Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOWq7k8FH31SMyts6cyD8Q

    We’re gearing up to some big announcements, and the achievements are just the first step! Stretch goals, class reveals, and more are in store, so get ready!

    ~Taylor




    Not bad for the first day. Not bad at all! :blush:
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  • KamigoroshiKamigoroshi Member Posts: 5,870

    20% Funded & Stretch Goals Unlocked!

    We reached 20% funding last night, and we couldn't be happier!

    Stretch Goal Unlock!

    Oh wait, but we COULD be! Because you all unlocked a sneak peek at 2 of our stretch goals through the achievements! And we heard your feedback and made some of these achievements more attainable, because not going to lie, I want that Dark Vashti costume pretty bad.

    So without further ado, a peek at two of our stretch goals:



    Who doesn't want the chance to get to know the characters and troops who fight alongside them? Have a seat at the pub or around the roaring campfire and chat, and when it unlocks special skills in the process - bring it on!



    Ah snow, what a tactical dream! We've got big strategy plans for Volin - a side of Arcadia very unlike it's neighbor to the West, both in danger and disposition. A harsh environment has bred a harsh people, and we hope to bring Vashti and Des to it's icy landscapes.

    We'll put these up officially on the page as we get closer to our base funding goal, and that's not all!

    Press

    We'd like to share some interview answers so you can get to know Becca and I better as well. Today's quick snippet comes from the UK website Examiner.com:



    Jesse Tannous: When and why did you decide to collaborate on Arcadian Atlas? Will you continue to collaborate on projects?

    Taylor Bair: Hahaha, I believe it went something like, “Hey Tay, I want to make a game.” That’s all I needed. But in all honesty, Becca and I have worked together since we were kids. Everything from little throwaway game projects, games we entered into competitions, and even drawing. We did just about everything together as children.

    Becca Bair: Yep, haha! That’s pretty much how it went down. I knew I wanted to make a game but I also knew I was terrible at a large portion of the game development tasks. When we were younger, Taylor stepped up and started working on my RPG project Genesis when I had left it for dead. He brought life back into Genesis and inspired me to continue working on the game. With him as my game partner we were able to make HUGE strides on the game. We’re talking hours and hours of new content and story added only after Taylor joined me. So it just made sense to team up with him – we knew we worked well together and he had already shown he was a competent game developer.



    Spread the Word!

    Projects that fund 30% in the first 3-4 days are statistically more likely to fund, so tell your friends. We've been working on more gifs, music, unlocks, rewards, and secrets for you all! Next time keep your eyes peeled for some of the fan art we've received as well!

    And don't forget Steam Greenlight:

    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=656905110&searchtext=arcadian+atlas

    Now let's get out there and make this dream a reality! The best place to start sharing is social media, press, and friends. Tell anyone who will listen, and these achievements are some great ways to unlock great rewards along the way!



    As of now, 654 backers have contributed $20.991 within the first two days. :dizzy:
    This project is officially on a roll~! Yay!! :lol:
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  • KamigoroshiKamigoroshi Member Posts: 5,870

    Gifs, Fanart, and Wallpapers!

    Four days in and the campaign is going strong, all thanks to you guys! Becca and I have been working round the clock on updates, tweets, and a thousand other things to bring you peeks at all the great stuff we've got cooking!

    Wallpaper Unlock

    But first, in just three days all of you managed to unlock yet another achievement!



    That's right! All backers will now receive a desktop wallpaper for their computer with their rewards, and Becca has already started on it! Featuring a pixel perfect rendition of Vashti and Desmond, look forward to this goodie added to all funding tiers of the Kickstarter!

    Gifs & Fanart & Music, Oh My!

    Since the start of the Kickstarter we've received numerous fan art submissions, and even pulled some from the backlog to show off, and it inspired us so much that we went and made another gif showing off some Ranger versus Ranger action!



    And our fan art submissions range from the ultra cute, bizarre, to downright chibi! Have a look at some of our favorites so far:



    And what would we be without the many faces of Vashti, include, but not limited to: Casual smile; hellish shriek; cheesy teeth; and joker grin!



    There's also word on the street that a certain German musician is working up a special cut of his Kickstarter video for you guys that includes one of his latest recording sessions. Is there going to be another song released as well?! I may know, but I'll never tell!

    Next Unlock: Class Reveal!

    That's right, we've got a brand new class to unveil, and all it takes is another set of achievements to unlock! So get to promoting on your favorite social media platform, and find those links in the main project page so we can spread the word and get an early peek at a brand new core class!


    I wonder what that new core class their talking about will be? :blush:
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  • KamigoroshiKamigoroshi Member Posts: 5,870
    Well, I'll be damned. Arcadian Atlas really got funded! Half an hour to go and they're already 5K over their funding goal.
    Honestly I didn't think they were going to make the cut. Guess some people really wanted a new, tactical 2D Rpg classic. :smiley:
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