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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


NaRPG Game Update - June 2021

Comments

Young Bev has big Feivel Midoriya energy!

Joseph Powell

This is amazing! Keep it up

Johan Gidlöf

Ahhhhh yes! I've been waiting for an update on this ♥️ so exciting

nonya bizness

And can’t wait

Will there be like dlc character for deadeye mavrus and apple and stunkbug and all that

Same

Lars

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! 😃

Matt C. J.

I love seeing Brooke art!!! And absolutely amazing animations Caldwell!

Isa Gamez

Hmm… Not sure those quads are thick enough. LOL

I am 1000% going to buy this game!! So excited!

Lizz Campos

Very cool!

Tian Stele

But GASP we are missing the most important member of the band! /REEEEEEEEEER/

Mystic Sybil

I cannot wait to play!

Sierra Schuette

These dev diaries are very interesting! Can’t wait for more

Dolce Gabbana

Omg Beverly is so dang cute

Gurl Luigi

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) ❤️

Riley McCann

something about it seemed uncanny to me and you just pinpointed what it was!

Dany Ricci

This is awesome!!! I love all the designs they really capture each one’s personality perfectly!

Nia R

I seriously cant stop looking at these!!!!! <3

brianchi

Much like Gatorade hardwon should be thicker, more of a rectangle less of a triangle.

Good Guy Josh

Watch one of the cheat codes be “Bullywug Mating Call”

Taylor Bullman

When does Scout Master Denny become a playable character? I assume the Pebblepots are bankrolling this whole thing

Charlie Hoskin

Or Caw Caw

Charlie Hoskin

Looks like Bev is walking with the same arm and foot... He's a goof 😂

Julie V Eckert

This is so exciting!!! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing!

Julie V Eckert

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!

Ali K

So cool to hear about the design process! Thanks for sharing :)

These are so cute! Very exciting to see.

J. Marshall Smith

So exciting!!!!!

Priyanka Patel

It’s so beautiful we’re so blessed to have you NADDPOD 😭😭

Reina Kim

Wow wow wow!!! They all look so wonderful! And it's so fun to read all your thoughts Caldwell!!

Kris ✌️

Bev is so perfect I love my handsome little man

Robert Enriquez

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!

That would be amazing!

It should be illegal to be as erect as I am right now.

Danley Staniels

Do you think there is a chance of a co op game in the future

Spam gaming the not so skilled gamer (thanks jake)

I have never been more excited for a video game. This looks amazing!

DMCDawg

Best way to start a monday morning!! So happy with these and *SO* excited for the game!

Nicole Helen

These look incredible!

Justin Totino

so excited!!!!!

Stephanie Neher

Young Bev’s too-big hat is so stinking cute!

Oakworthy Vineyards

Omg 😍

Looks awesome!!! Super excited to continue seeing updates

Martin S

Caldwell these are amazing! I've never animated for games but are these cycles on 3s or 4s?

Mike Pindara

This is so beautiful, can't wait to see these guys in motion!!!

Neji

This is so cool!! Love all the small artistic decisions that go into this (Caldwell you are incredible)

THIS IS AMAZING! I CANT WAIT

AstraHorn

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

Evan Cordero

This is fantastic. Does Beverly not swing his arms in opposition generally when walking?

Really enjoying these updates, thank you for including us all in the process!

Julia V

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.

Tyler

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!!

Michael Lawton

Absolutely in love with these!!!

Evan V

HOORAY!

Madeleine D

Amazing, I am so excited

Rowan Stanley

Looks awesome! If you need play testers hit me up!

This is so exciting!

Katie Watkins

Personally don't think moonshine boobs are big enough 😂😂😂

Beef

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!!!

Winged Thief

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

Fooleons

♥️

Keanu DRAMAFACE

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.

Ben Beckwith

This looks AMAZING!! The way they walk is literally so accurate to how I think of them as characters 😂

JessMayWin

SO COOL

Erik

Ur telling me I can't play as paw paw???? Rude 😭 /s

Alice Azalea

Absolutely amazing. Cannot wait! So excited for you all and will absolutely be buying ASAP

Watch it be like a 6 hour game lol

Thomas Barker

AAAAH! this is amazing! I can’t waittt omg

frazninja

Wonderful to have insight into the design process! ❤️

This is so exciting!! Love seeing the process!

Kelly

I want him built like a brick wall tbh

Good Guy Josh

My biggest critique is that hardwon’s legs aren’t thicc enough

Good Guy Josh

AAAAAAAHHH!!

Dr.Bees

So so so huckin excited

Exactly like I've always seen rn. Absolutley blessed

Frank

Thanks Caldwell!

Gorgeous, it’s so bizarre to have such a defined look to these characters.

Good Guy Josh

sick!!! i cant wait to keep seeing more about this!!

Lila Goldenberg

Very freakin cool Caldwell!

Jeffrey Steck, Lord of the Fjord

Yessss thank you Brooke and Caldwell!

Lisa Hartman

Wow wow wow wow!! Also Brooke absolutely killed it on the character designs!!!!

Dani Sharkey

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!!

Connor Noonan

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

Andrew Bonkginya

It is so awesome to get such a great look at the work going into all the details of this game!

Victoria Fair

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

CornCobb

THIS IS AMAZING

Taleisha G

Amazing Duncle Caldwell!!! Great work everybody ❤❤❤

Dalton Elliott

Thanks for showing us these Caldwell! Stoked to see gameplay in the future!

Thomas Barker

I love them so much 🥰 thank you so much for sharing, this is so freaking cool!

LOVE IT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Love!! Nice work Duncle! Great work team 🙌🏼💕

Amy Boyle

Incredible! I simply cannot wait!

Pamela Gray

Oh look at them!!!!

Katie

Hi yes I will receive any and all RPG news you have thank you good sir

Nicholas Johnson

EXCITING!

Hanna Wen

Gonna cry, this is so fuckin cool! Congratulations to you all and thanks so much for sharing!!!

Nadja Nordstrom

Stunning good sir

Tonks

Amazing

shahshahsbizadv

this is so amazing and made me even more excited for the game (if that’s even possible)

Elana Kadish

Looking good guys!

Xavier Turner

cant wait to see them in motion!

sesamese

instant serotonin notification

Rachel


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