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[brief5pushingboundaries]

Brief 5: Pushing Boundaries, Student Competitions in Games Art and Design (Reflection)

Figure 1 (RPG character from my game in a crouch pose, 2024)

This was the most challenging assignment till date. Us students were involved in researching different art competitions and were encouraged to try to follow the guidelines of those events and create those 3D artefacts in the relevant fields. I created a successful locomotion state system for my RPG game which allowed my character to walk and run forward with an idle pose. I also finalized the crouch animation with a custom camera zoom out effect which I really felt proud of incorporating into my game as I have seen those in many popular titles.

Since I still have almost 2 months left and with the reading week and the vacation coming up, I would like to believe that I can end up with a small RPG game with fully functioning dialogue system with NPCs that provide quests and a full fledged combat system. If I can finish it before the deadline, I will enroll for the 'Best Student Game' category in GDWC Winter 2024. I do believe that I spent quite a lot of time just researching which is a bit negative as you have to always be researching and creative when it comes to working within a 3D space. However, since this is my first time creating a game from scratch, I feel very encouraged and hopeful about creating my own game in Unreal Engine.

[fantasyinvader]

“I feel like a better comparison to Byleth are the Persona protagonists (at least from 3 onwards), with the whole being silent while also being their own character. Plus the way Byleth's supports are written is kinda similar to the social links in those games.”

I once posted a video explaining why silent protagonists are so popular in Asian countries rather than the cooler reception they get in the West, and part of that is how these protagonists can embody Buddhist ideals. Byleth takes it a step further because of the Buddhist themes.

If we look back at the Nintendo Dream interview, the devs believed most players would pick the BE house and that playing SS would be the most difficult path for players due to their attachment to Edelgard. However, they called Flower the conquest route, saying it leads to hadou while Edelgard own S support calls her path hadou, the route is even named Safflower in Japan meaning attraction.

Because Byleth/the player was attracted to Edelgard, they led Fodlan to the tyranny they were supporting throughout the route (likely unwittingly). They put someone unfit to rule in charge, someone who cared less about the people sacrificed for her war so that she can increase her own power as said in Safflower's epilogue. They lost access to Nirvana at the end, Nirvana being the path of liberation. Because they player acted selfishly, due to attraction and attachment to Edelgard, they failed to be the all-loving hero they were supposed to be.

In the end, when Edelgard was revealed as the Flame Emperor and involved with the people you fought throughout White Clouds, the players are expected to accept this knowledge. To accept that Edelgard lied to and tried to manipulate them, and that while you were fighting TWSITD she was working with them. She worked with them during the Lonato incident and their attempted theft of the Sword of the Creator, she worked with them on Flayn's kidnapping and the experiments that followed., she worked with them during the Part 1 paralogues where they were trying to get their hands on any relics they could while manipulating the Western Church, she worked with them hiding Kronya leading to Jeralt's death. She was the one who hired Kostas with orders to kill her classmates, and if you pay attention to her scenes with Thales she contradicts what she tells you during her supports as she knows Thales and TWSITD are the ones behind the experiments while Hubert reveals she knows they turned her father into their puppet.

In the face of the reveal, the player is expected to put aside that attachment and attraction and, you know, actually take in and understand the full extent of what is being revealed. Their understanding of Fodlan should come into questions, as the narrative Edelgard has been feeding you is for her own benefit (much like TWSITD slipping Claude info during GDWC). She was deliberately trying to sway you into supporting her, so everything she said should be taken with a grain of salt, especially when Safflower repeatedly depicts her being a liar. And from there, it wanted you to pick liberation over conquest.

The fact that Byleth does so by default and the options to join her are framed as changing the story shows how OOC it is for them to support her at the end of WC. Byleth accepts the truth and acts accordingly. A lot of players do not.

[linuxgamenews]

3Tower: Get Ready for Haunting Gameplay Adventures

3Tower is a new first-person horror game is working to find its way onto Linux and Windows PC, maybe even Steam Deck. Thanks to the nonstop creativity of the team at Wechselbalg Studio, the horror keeps getting better. Working to find its way onto Steam. Alright, thriller fans and fellow Linux players — buckle up. Wechselbalg Studio unleashing a public demo of 3Tower, and let me tell you—it’s creepy, it’s tense, and it’s exactly the kind of spine-chilling experience we live for. And native support is also incoming.

I’m thrilled to share that we absolutely plan to release a native Linux version of 3Tower alongside the full launch.

Wechselbalg shares our passion for open-source and believes 3Tower is a perfect match for the platform. Even better — they’re planning to release a Linux demo with full gamepad support in the coming weeks! While they can’t make any promises just yet, it’s looking likely that it’ll run on the Steam Deck too, giving us an early hands-on with the first-person horror wherever we game. Made by Swen "El Dockerr" Kalski, 3Tower isn’t just another indie thriller title trying to jump-scare its way into relevance. This title has atmosphere. It breathes dread. And even in this early demo release, it sets the stage for something way bigger — a full launch on Steam. And a shot at global recognition in the 2025 Game Development World Championship (GDWC). So what’s 3Tower about? You’re the new night watchman. Sounds simple enough, right? Except your new gig isn’t guarding some sleepy warehouse or tech firm. You’re stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, a graveyard notorious for housing the so-called “problematic dead.”

Graveyard order System in 3Tower

The only thing keeping these restless spirits locked in their graves? Three ancient towers running some weird old tech. When the towers hum, the dead stay down. But when they glitch out — which, of course, they will — things start crawling, whispering, and maybe worse. Your job is to survive the night. No, really. That’s it. No big weapon arsenal, no overpowered flashlight that burns ghosts to ash. Just you, the dark, and the growing realization that something’s watching you. Or waiting. The demo’s short — about 20 minutes of gameplay — but it absolutely nails the vibe. The full story is locked for now, but even without it, the experience is tight and terrifying. From the unsettling sound design to those perfectly timed jumpscares (yes, I yelped out loud—don’t judge), this thing already feels special. And yes, it runs on Linux. Smoothly, too. Steam Deck is unconfirmed. Whether you're in it for the creepy lore, the heart-pounding moments, or to support indie first-person horror done right, 3Tower deserves a spot on your radar. If this is what Kalski can deliver in a demo, I can’t wait to see what thrills the full game has in store. So, dim the lights, and get ready to download the demo soon. So, dim the lights, and get ready to download the demo soon. The night shift at Three Tower Cemetery is due to start on <Steam.

[literaturereviewhelp]

It is clear that members of the family were buried at a common ground. In addition, the graves of the people that belonged to a given family preferred to design their graves using the same materials, same shape, same size and the same design, it shows the commonness among the people of the family and their uniformity. This in most cases acted as a form of identity to a certain family. For instance, the Comings family that consisted of Lydia, Benjamin, Samuel and Josiah, all had identical graves. This shows the preference of a given family having identical graves. Hereunder is the clear data about the people, their ages, sex, date of death, the type of grave one was buried in, material used to make the graves, design of the grave, the condition of the grave, and the size of the grave and little in formation of concern (Dethlefsen and Deetz 1996). Gravestone design Shape Size Material Condition Design Biography Demography Gravestone design Surname First name(s) Sex Birth Date Death date Age Type Shape Size Material Condition Design Comment Hallet Warren M 1791 8th Feb 1811 20 H D S Tall Slate G U & W Hamblen Cornelius M 1752 30th May 1811 59 H D S Tall Sandstone F U & W Howes Ebenezer M 1737 20th Feb 1811 74 Ob SDWC Tall slate P U & W Lombard Caleb M 1736 14th Dec 1811 75 H D Tall marble P U & W Rich Rabeccca F 1742 18th Oct. 1811 69 M DISC Tall Marble F M Bangs Benjamin M 1758 9th March 1814 56 Ob D Tall granite F U & W Gray Elizabeth F 1774 16th May 1814 40 H GDWC Short Slate E U & W Hamblen Ruth F 1755 20th Sep 1814 59 H DISC Tall Marble P Ch Knowles Elizabeth F 1738 29th June 1815 77 M DISC Tall Sandstone P Ch Rich Isaac M 1756 29th June 1815 59 P D Short Slate F U & W Atkins Silas M 1742 17th April 1816 84 M D S Short Slate F U & W Burges Thomas M 1748 11th Feb 1816 68 M D S Tall Slate G P Higgins Joseph M 1771 2Oth Nov. 1816 45 Ob S D Tall Sandstone P U & W Snow Tamsin M 1811 11th April 1816 5 H D Tall Sandstone G M Collins Marcey M 1814 15th May 1817 3 H SDWC Tall Sandstone G U & W Collins Mary F 1794 20th Oct.1817 23 P GDWC Short granite P U & W Gross Thomas M 1740 17th May 1817 77 P Rectangular Tall granite F R Snow Mary F 1793 9th sept 1817 24 H SDWC Tall Sandstone F M Stevens Levi M 1747 16th March 1829 82 H S D Tall Granite G P Sears Elizabeth F 1782 24th Aug 1829 47 H S D Tall granite P U & W Comings Samuel M 1807 July 1829 22 H S D Tall granite p U & W Comings Benjamin M 1817 1839 22 H S D Tall granite p U & W Comings Josiah M 1810 1810 0. 33 H S D Tall granite P U & W Comings Lydiah F 1826 1826 0.08 H S D Tall granite P U & W Damon Judy f 1750 19th Nov 1828 78 H S D Tall granite P U & W Coan Betsy f 1794 12th Dec 1821 27 P Rectangular Tall marble F Ch Hallet Charles m 1751 15 Nov 1821 70 Ob DISC Tall granite F U & W Hallet Elizabeth f 1732 9th March1821 89 H S D Tall granite F U & W Smith John C m 1783 4th Oct.1811 28 H S D Tall Marble F U & W Rider Ruth f 1791 6th Sep.1812 21 Ob Round Gothic arc Tall Granite p P Hall Bethiah f 1763 27th Sep 1813 50 H Rectangular Tall Sandstone p M Gray Elizabeth f 1774 16th May 1814 40 Oth Sharp Gothic arc Tall Sandstone f M The grave forms a sharp arch at the top and its tall. Rich Richard m 1739 1813 74 H S D Tall Sandstone f M Bangs Benjamin m 1758 1814 56 Ob Gothic discoid with caps Tall Sandstone f M Knowles Elizabeth f 1738 1815 77 Ob Gothic discoid Read the full article

[bhanu-prakash-developing-skills]

Competition 01

When I entered the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) it felt like a very exciting opportunity to showcase myself as a 3D artist. Participants in the competition had 30 days to design, develop and complete a game level, so the schedule was tight. My main focus was 3D modeling and texturing, whilst my teammate dealt with gameplay and level design.

"We got to thinking and decided to make a game based on taco sushi, an octagonal TV series, and end up with a competition that involves zany, quixotic challenges. One asset we obtained from the Unreal Marketplace, and that we planned to feature prominently in the game was a talking cat as our main character. I went to added a blade fan which was a paramount piece in playing this level dynamic. We even had a bunch of models and buildings made elsewhere that we could simply drop into our game to save us time and give us more time to build the game specifically.

I mostly modeled and textured all the major components that made the level feel alive. Developing the insides of the level, pillars, trap walls, and different preventions to improve the play experience. The designs were inspired by the style of Takeshi's Castle, where I wanted the challenges to be fun, yet somewhat annoying, but which would tie in well with the overall theme.

I found that planning the level helped a lot keep the modeling process simple. By the time we started implementing assets in the game, we knew how the obstacles and environment would work. The hard deadline forced me to be productive and innovative and also work alongside my partner to make sure that I could integrate the models in the game world seamlessly.

[maximuswolf]

Game Development World Championship 2024 | GDWC | Finalists

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[nyx-nyks]

Good day with cg

[emyteam]

EmyLiveShow: S&M Story is on the GDWC contest 🔥

You can help the game about your favourite girls to get more attention.

Follow the link and leave your views, likes and shares (all without registration!) ❤️

[mgodoy-br]

Let's celebrate: Thunder Arrow Tactics classified on GDWC!!!

Come visit the page, download and leave your "like" if you want to!

[angrycatstudios]

WIP scenery art of our new project. nr. 14. Follow us on #twitter: http://twitter.com/AngryCatStudios #hunter #angrycatstudios #videogames #games #gaming #gamer #indiegame #indiedev #unity #gamenews #nintendo #indiegamedev #gamedev #indie #developer #follow #instafollow #amazing #cool #fun #instalike #art #design #mimic #switch #madewithunity #advjam2017 #gdwc

[brief5pushingboundaries]

Brief 5: Pushing Boundaries, Student Competitions in Games Art and Design (More about the competition)

The competition was linked to us students by our wonderful lecturer Neil and I was made aware of this event. The competition I am enrolling for is 'The Game Development World Championship' (GDWC 2024 Winter Season - The Game Development World Championship)

As per the latest statistics, there are around 45000 game developers already competing for the 2024 Winter Season. It started back in 12th of August, 2024 and the deadline is 31st of December, 2024 with still 55 days remaining. This will provide me with ample time to try my hand at creating a very small but concise RPG game with working questlines, NPCs and input poses.

As this is the biggest game development championship in the world, it attracts a large number of participants and a large number of interested sponsors and studios looking to get behind some of the best projects made under different categories. Since I am still a learning student over at the University of Hertfordshire, I was thinking of enrolling under the 'Best Student Game' category.

Hopefully by enrolling in this competition, it gives me fire and passion to develop something far greater and ambitious than what I thought was merely impossible.

Figure 1 (Best Indie Game of Summer 2024, NODE)

[linuxgamenews]

Investigate the AI of Trust No One 

Trust No One point and click detective adventure game announced for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Triomatica Games' innovative team deserves our heartfelt gratitude for their creativity. Due to release on Steam in 2024. Trust No One is a point and click detective adventure you will be able to experience on Linux. Picture yourself as a journalist, diving into a deep and twisty mystery about a company that works with AI. This adventure takes place in the city of Kyiv, a real city in Ukraine. Your mission? To figure out who's giving you secret information. The best thing about this adventure is that it's more than just playing; it's about uncovering a story. It's made by Triomatica Games, a group of creative folks who started making these adventures in 2020. They've also made some really good titles, like Boxville, the winner of DevGamm's Best Mobile award in 2022, and GDWC Best Mobile award in 2023.

Trust No One Teaser

So, what makes Trust No One special? First, its visuals are like a hand-drawn comic book. Every scene and object you see is drawn by artists, giving it a unique and interesting look. The places you explore are also based on real locations in Kyiv, which adds to the validity. As you dive deeper, you'll encounter puzzles and mini-challenges that are part of the story. These aren't just random problems to solve; they cleverly weave into the plot, making you feel more like a detective. The whole Trust No One experience is in a setting with mystery and intrigue like you're in your very own detective movie. It's not just about finding clues but also paying attention to the details. Since this could lead to discovering what's really happening. Trust No One point and click detective adventure isn't just about clicking and watching. It's also a deep journey that challenges your brain and gets you thinking in new ways. It's not just a regular activity; it's like stepping into a mystery world where every corner holds a secret, and every choice can lead to new discoveries. For anyone who like solving mysteries and uncovering secrets, this is something you definitely don't want to miss! Wishlist it on Steam. Due to release in Q1 2024 on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

[whoisrobertoduperior]

Sir War-A-Lot Official Release

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with adventure, action, and monsters to slay? Look no further than Sir-War-A-Lot, the 2D action platformer developed and published by Studio Cypix.

As Sir-War-A-Lot, you'll explore various locations, fighting your way through challenging enemies in your quest for revenge against those who wronged you. But it won't be easy – you'll need to upgrade your skills and abilities along the way to overcome the challenges that come your way.

One thing that sets Sir-War-A-Lot apart from other platformers is the unique character design. With his bad temper and sword-throwing abilities, Sir-War-A-Lot is a force to be reckoned with. And thanks to Roberto's stunning box art, players will be even more excited to jump into the game.

Sir-War-A-Lot was released on March 26, 2021, and can be purchased via Steam. And if you needed even more reason to check it out, Sir-War-A-Lot was also a GDWC Fan Favorite Nominee.

So what are you waiting for? Join Sir-War-A-Lot on his quest for revenge and show those monsters who's boss!"

RELEASE DATE: Mar 26, 2021

DEVELOPER: Studio Cypix

PUBLISHER: Studio Cypix

Roberto was commissioned by Studio Cypix to create box art for the project.

Purchase via Steam 

GDWC Fan Favorite Nominee 

[sonsofks]

Avian, un juego de aventuras en 3D basado en una sólida experiencia musical, ganó el voto 33 ° como favorito de los fanáticos en GDWC 2021.

Royale Monkey, un equipo de estudiantes de Francia ganó la 33.a votación semanal favorita de los fanáticos en el Campeonato Mundial de Desarrollo de Juegos 2021 (GDWC) con Avian , un juego de exploración que está en acceso temprano en itch.io. “¡Avian es una experiencia musical de aventura, en la que juegas como el último guardián encargado de salvar su mundo con su flauta ancestral! Salva a tus…

[elbeardoux]

It takes some real balls to put “extra hot” on the label of something that isn’t remotely spicy. 👎🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOcbs-gdWC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[angrycatstudios]

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