NaRPG Game Update - June 2021
Hey Naddpoles! Caldwell here with a quick look at how the NaddPod game is coming along! Above I've posted the character lineup chart designed by Brooke Burnett. This lineup will be used as the main size guide when placing the characters into backgrounds, and as a design resource for animators and artists working on the game.
Speaking of designs, I've attached the first-ever sketch I did of the videogame versions of the Band of Boobs below!
The main differences you'll notice is that Hardwon's beard became sharper and wider to mimic his axe, Beverly's foot tattoos got switched for the more easily-animatable cloth wraps, and Moonshine's expression got a little more mellow and easy going to reflect her hospitable nature.
Once we had the designs locked in, the next step was to start animating! Keep scrolling to see the walk cycles that I animated for the BoB. I've also included some thoughts about my design process for each one.
Moonshine: Nothing phases Moonshine. Like the Crick from which she hails, her gait is smooth and carefree.
Hardwon: I wanted Hardwon's brash, confident nature to shine through with his steps. He swings his biceps and walks forcefully to show off his trademark quads!
Beverly: Beverly is as plucky as they come. But the weight of his pack suggests he's got growing up to do. Also his hat is just slightly too big.
I hope you all enjoyed this first look at the game! That's all I've got to share for now, but expect more updates soon!
Conceptually Yours,
~ Caldwell
Comments (103)
Young Bev has big Feivel Midoriya energy!
This is amazing! Keep it up
Ahhhhh yes! I've been waiting for an update on this ♥️ so exciting
I love these characters more than anything and I'm shocked to feel this way about seeing them here (or anything Naddpod related) but aside from Bev, I'm not really liking these looks. Regardless still so excited with the update and for the game itself! 😃
I love seeing Brooke art!!! And absolutely amazing animations Caldwell!
Hmm… Not sure those quads are thick enough. LOL
I am 1000% going to buy this game!! So excited!
Very cool!
But GASP we are missing the most important member of the band! /REEEEEEEEEER/
I cannot wait to play!
These dev diaries are very interesting! Can’t wait for more
Omg Beverly is so dang cute
Thank you for the pictures! I love the art style and Moonshine is perfect! Hardwon and Bev are also perfect (but Moonshine is my favorite) ❤️
This is awesome!!! I love all the designs they really capture each one’s personality perfectly!
I seriously cant stop looking at these!!!!! <3
Watch one of the cheat codes be “Bullywug Mating Call”
When does Scout Master Denny become a playable character? I assume the Pebblepots are bankrolling this whole thing
This is so exciting!!! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing!
Looks like Bev is walking with the same arm and foot... He's a goof 😂
this is so cute!! very sweet to share updates so we get to see what goes into these artistic decisions that is so so fun, and makes it feel so real that the game is coming along!
So cool to hear about the design process! Thanks for sharing :)
These are so cute! Very exciting to see.
So exciting!!!!!
It’s so beautiful we’re so blessed to have you NADDPOD 😭😭
Wow wow wow!!! They all look so wonderful! And it's so fun to read all your thoughts Caldwell!!
Bev is so perfect I love my handsome little man
Very cool to see the prices unfold. Please give more updates as they come! I've never seen game dev before, so anything you share will be welcomed!
It should be illegal to be as erect as I am right now.
Same
Do you think there is a chance of a co op game in the future
That would be amazing!
I have never been more excited for a video game. This looks amazing!
Best way to start a monday morning!! So happy with these and *SO* excited for the game!
so excited!!!!!
Young Bev’s too-big hat is so stinking cute!
Omg 😍
Looks awesome!!! Super excited to continue seeing updates
Caldwell these are amazing! I've never animated for games but are these cycles on 3s or 4s?
This is so beautiful, can't wait to see these guys in motion!!!
This is so cool!! Love all the small artistic decisions that go into this (Caldwell you are incredible)
THIS IS AMAZING! I CANT WAIT
omg i love this so much!!! thank you so much for the game updates Caldwell - this has made my week so much better !
Love this!
This is awesome
This is fantastic. Does Beverly not swing his arms in opposition generally when walking?
something about it seemed uncanny to me and you just pinpointed what it was!
Really enjoying these updates, thank you for including us all in the process!
This is so cool!! The characters look so great, and I'm excited to see the finished product. I love all the perks on the Patreon, but dev updates might be my favorite now.
Thank you for sharing the design process. It’s awesome to see the characters develop and how their personalities are reflected in the art. So excited for this!!
Absolutely in love with these!!!
HOORAY!
Amazing, I am so excited
Looks awesome! If you need play testers hit me up!
This is so exciting!
Personally don't think moonshine boobs are big enough 😂😂😂
Please launch it on all the app stores in all countries not just the US 😁
Amazing! Can’t wait to play
looking rad! I'm so excited about this!!!
Wow! This is incredibly exciting! Go caldy!
I love moonshine's leaf boots and I'm excited to see all of their adorable smiles Very very good, king, yeas
♥️
Super excited about this! But Hardwon's legs are the same size as Moonshine's! Beef up those quads! All quads and core! Seriously it is looking great though.
This looks AMAZING!! The way they walk is literally so accurate to how I think of them as characters 😂
SO COOL
Ur telling me I can't play as paw paw???? Rude 😭 /s
Or Caw Caw
Absolutely amazing. Cannot wait! So excited for you all and will absolutely be buying ASAP
AAAAH! this is amazing! I can’t waittt omg
Wonderful to have insight into the design process! ❤️
This is so exciting!! Love seeing the process!
AAAAAAAHHH!!
So so so huckin excited
Exactly like I've always seen rn. Absolutley blessed
Thanks Caldwell!
sick!!! i cant wait to keep seeing more about this!!
Very freakin cool Caldwell!
Yessss thank you Brooke and Caldwell!
Wow wow wow wow!! Also Brooke absolutely killed it on the character designs!!!!
So much effort and care has clearly gone into this!! I love the change in Hardwon’s beard to look more like an axe
I can’t wait!!
this is so amazing!!!
I have never been more excited for a game. To be able to play through the most incredible story ever told will be life changing. Thank you naddpod but specifically Caldwell cause he's the one who's name I read
It is so awesome to get such a great look at the work going into all the details of this game!
that facial expression for moonshine is truly the most perfect thing
Super excited for this ! The moment it drops I'm taking off work for a least a week lol
Watch it be like a 6 hour game lol
THIS IS AMAZING
Amazing Duncle Caldwell!!! Great work everybody ❤❤❤
Thanks for showing us these Caldwell! Stoked to see gameplay in the future!
I love them so much 🥰 thank you so much for sharing, this is so freaking cool!
LOVE IT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Incredible! I simply cannot wait!
Love!! Nice work Duncle! Great work team 🙌🏼💕
Oh look at them!!!!
Hi yes I will receive any and all RPG news you have thank you good sir
EXCITING!
Gonna cry, this is so fuckin cool! Congratulations to you all and thanks so much for sharing!!!
Stunning good sir
Amazing
this is so amazing and made me even more excited for the game (if that’s even possible)
Looking good guys!
cant wait to see them in motion!
instant serotonin notification