NaRPG Game Update - June 2021
Added 2021-06-28 06:03:01 +0000 UTC
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
Young Bev has big Feivel Midoriya energy!
Joseph Powell
2022-10-03 14:33:17 +0000 UTC
This is amazing! Keep it up
Johan Gidlöf
2021-07-26 08:55:51 +0000 UTC
Ahhhhh yes! I've been waiting for an update on this ♥️ so exciting
nonya bizness
2021-07-24 06:27:11 +0000 UTC
And can’t wait
2021-07-04 01:18:08 +0000 UTC
Will there be like dlc character for deadeye mavrus and apple and stunkbug and all that
2021-07-04 01:18:02 +0000 UTC
Same
Lars
2021-07-02 18:16:04 +0000 UTC
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.
2021-07-02 12:36:23 +0000 UTC
I love seeing Brooke art!!! And absolutely amazing animations Caldwell!
Isa Gamez
2021-07-02 00:47:31 +0000 UTC
Hmm… Not sure those quads are thick enough. LOL
2021-06-30 20:41:32 +0000 UTC
I am 1000% going to buy this game!! So excited!
Lizz Campos
2021-06-30 20:28:51 +0000 UTC
Very cool!
Tian Stele
2021-06-30 19:03:53 +0000 UTC
But GASP we are missing the most important member of the band! /REEEEEEEEEER/
Mystic Sybil
2021-06-30 12:41:29 +0000 UTC
I cannot wait to play!
Sierra Schuette
2021-06-29 20:55:20 +0000 UTC
These dev diaries are very interesting! Can’t wait for more
Dolce Gabbana
2021-06-29 18:32:21 +0000 UTC
Omg Beverly is so dang cute
Gurl Luigi
2021-06-29 12:27:24 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-29 07:32:09 +0000 UTC
something about it seemed uncanny to me and you just pinpointed what it was!
Dany Ricci
2021-06-29 02:54:22 +0000 UTC
This is awesome!!! I love all the designs they really capture each one’s personality perfectly!
Nia R
2021-06-29 02:01:45 +0000 UTC
I seriously cant stop looking at these!!!!! <3
brianchi
2021-06-29 01:02:34 +0000 UTC
Much like Gatorade hardwon should be thicker, more of a rectangle less of a triangle.
Good Guy Josh
2021-06-28 23:34:03 +0000 UTC
Watch one of the cheat codes be “Bullywug Mating Call”
Taylor Bullman
2021-06-28 23:05:15 +0000 UTC
When does Scout Master Denny become a playable character? I assume the Pebblepots are bankrolling this whole thing
Charlie Hoskin
2021-06-28 19:39:38 +0000 UTC
Or Caw Caw
Charlie Hoskin
2021-06-28 19:38:21 +0000 UTC
Looks like Bev is walking with the same arm and foot... He's a goof 😂
Julie V Eckert
2021-06-28 19:32:24 +0000 UTC
This is so exciting!!! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing!
Julie V Eckert
2021-06-28 19:30:05 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-28 18:52:32 +0000 UTC
So cool to hear about the design process! Thanks for sharing :)
2021-06-28 18:44:09 +0000 UTC
These are so cute! Very exciting to see.
J. Marshall Smith
2021-06-28 18:13:17 +0000 UTC
So exciting!!!!!
Priyanka Patel
2021-06-28 18:09:21 +0000 UTC
It’s so beautiful we’re so blessed to have you NADDPOD 😭😭
Reina Kim
2021-06-28 17:17:38 +0000 UTC
Wow wow wow!!! They all look so wonderful! And it's so fun to read all your thoughts Caldwell!!
Kris ✌️
2021-06-28 16:41:34 +0000 UTC
Bev is so perfect I love my handsome little man
Robert Enriquez
2021-06-28 16:32:17 +0000 UTC
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!
2021-06-28 16:27:33 +0000 UTC
That would be amazing!
2021-06-28 15:38:05 +0000 UTC
It should be illegal to be as erect as I am right now.
Danley Staniels
2021-06-28 15:23:46 +0000 UTC
Do you think there is a chance of a co op game in the future
Spam gaming the not so skilled gamer (thanks jake)
2021-06-28 15:22:20 +0000 UTC
I have never been more excited for a video game. This looks amazing!
DMCDawg
2021-06-28 15:01:18 +0000 UTC
Best way to start a monday morning!! So happy with these and *SO* excited for the game!
Nicole Helen
2021-06-28 14:39:40 +0000 UTC
These look incredible!
Justin Totino
2021-06-28 14:12:55 +0000 UTC
so excited!!!!!
Stephanie Neher
2021-06-28 13:55:00 +0000 UTC
Young Bev’s too-big hat is so stinking cute!
Oakworthy Vineyards
2021-06-28 13:43:02 +0000 UTC
Omg 😍
2021-06-28 13:27:37 +0000 UTC
Looks awesome!!! Super excited to continue seeing updates
Martin S
2021-06-28 13:22:45 +0000 UTC
Caldwell these are amazing! I've never animated for games but are these cycles on 3s or 4s?
Mike Pindara
2021-06-28 12:38:13 +0000 UTC
This is so beautiful, can't wait to see these guys in motion!!!
Neji
2021-06-28 12:37:30 +0000 UTC
This is so cool!! Love all the small artistic decisions that go into this (Caldwell you are incredible)
2021-06-28 12:34:30 +0000 UTC
THIS IS AMAZING! I CANT WAIT
AstraHorn
2021-06-28 12:04:02 +0000 UTC
omg i love this so much!!! thank you so much for the game updates Caldwell - this has made my week so much better !
2021-06-28 12:01:52 +0000 UTC
Love this!
2021-06-28 11:44:51 +0000 UTC
This is awesome
Evan Cordero
2021-06-28 11:44:28 +0000 UTC
This is fantastic. Does Beverly not swing his arms in opposition generally when walking?
2021-06-28 11:42:23 +0000 UTC
Really enjoying these updates, thank you for including us all in the process!
Julia V
2021-06-28 11:39:54 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-28 11:38:40 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-28 11:23:53 +0000 UTC
Absolutely in love with these!!!
Evan V
2021-06-28 10:56:17 +0000 UTC
HOORAY!
Madeleine D
2021-06-28 10:54:00 +0000 UTC
Amazing, I am so excited
Rowan Stanley
2021-06-28 10:53:11 +0000 UTC
Looks awesome! If you need play testers hit me up!
2021-06-28 10:30:50 +0000 UTC
This is so exciting!
Katie Watkins
2021-06-28 10:28:30 +0000 UTC
Personally don't think moonshine boobs are big enough 😂😂😂
Beef
2021-06-28 10:16:35 +0000 UTC
Please launch it on all the app stores in all countries not just the US 😁
2021-06-28 10:11:32 +0000 UTC
Amazing! Can’t wait to play
2021-06-28 10:10:29 +0000 UTC
looking rad! I'm so excited about this!!!
Winged Thief
2021-06-28 10:02:15 +0000 UTC
Wow! This is incredibly exciting! Go caldy!
2021-06-28 09:49:49 +0000 UTC
I love moonshine's leaf boots and I'm excited to see all of their adorable smiles
Very very good, king, yeas
Fooleons
2021-06-28 08:36:34 +0000 UTC
♥️
Keanu DRAMAFACE
2021-06-28 08:24:54 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-28 08:08:10 +0000 UTC
This looks AMAZING!! The way they walk is literally so accurate to how I think of them as characters 😂
JessMayWin
2021-06-28 07:50:54 +0000 UTC
SO COOL
Erik
2021-06-28 07:50:32 +0000 UTC
Ur telling me I can't play as paw paw???? Rude 😭 /s
Alice Azalea
2021-06-28 07:41:40 +0000 UTC
Absolutely amazing. Cannot wait! So excited for you all and will absolutely be buying ASAP
2021-06-28 07:12:17 +0000 UTC
Watch it be like a 6 hour game lol
Thomas Barker
2021-06-28 06:41:30 +0000 UTC
AAAAH! this is amazing! I can’t waittt omg
frazninja
2021-06-28 06:39:58 +0000 UTC
Wonderful to have insight into the design process! ❤️
2021-06-28 06:33:38 +0000 UTC
This is so exciting!! Love seeing the process!
Kelly
2021-06-28 06:22:45 +0000 UTC
I want him built like a brick wall tbh
Good Guy Josh
2021-06-28 06:22:23 +0000 UTC
My biggest critique is that hardwon’s legs aren’t thicc enough
Good Guy Josh
2021-06-28 06:18:09 +0000 UTC
AAAAAAAHHH!!
Dr.Bees
2021-06-28 06:17:51 +0000 UTC
So so so huckin excited
2021-06-28 06:16:36 +0000 UTC
Exactly like I've always seen rn. Absolutley blessed
Frank
2021-06-28 06:15:47 +0000 UTC
Thanks Caldwell!
2021-06-28 06:14:58 +0000 UTC
Gorgeous, it’s so bizarre to have such a defined look to these characters.
Good Guy Josh
2021-06-28 06:13:43 +0000 UTC
sick!!! i cant wait to keep seeing more about this!!
Lila Goldenberg
2021-06-28 06:13:29 +0000 UTC
Very freakin cool Caldwell!
Jeffrey Steck, Lord of the Fjord
2021-06-28 06:12:08 +0000 UTC
Yessss thank you Brooke and Caldwell!
Lisa Hartman
2021-06-28 06:11:13 +0000 UTC
Wow wow wow wow!! Also Brooke absolutely killed it on the character designs!!!!
Dani Sharkey
2021-06-28 06:11:07 +0000 UTC
So much effort and care has clearly gone into this!! I love the change in Hardwon’s beard to look more like an axe
2021-06-28 06:09:10 +0000 UTC
I can’t wait!!
Connor Noonan
2021-06-28 06:08:09 +0000 UTC
this is so amazing!!!
2021-06-28 06:07:53 +0000 UTC
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
2021-06-28 06:07:45 +0000 UTC
It is so awesome to get such a great look at the work going into all the details of this game!
Victoria Fair
2021-06-28 06:07:37 +0000 UTC
that facial expression for moonshine is truly the most perfect thing
2021-06-28 06:07:33 +0000 UTC
Super excited for this ! The moment it drops I'm taking off work for a least a week lol
CornCobb
2021-06-28 06:07:31 +0000 UTC
THIS IS AMAZING
Taleisha G
2021-06-28 06:07:29 +0000 UTC
Amazing Duncle Caldwell!!! Great work everybody ❤❤❤
Dalton Elliott
2021-06-28 06:07:03 +0000 UTC
Thanks for showing us these Caldwell! Stoked to see gameplay in the future!
Thomas Barker
2021-06-28 06:06:58 +0000 UTC
I love them so much 🥰 thank you so much for sharing, this is so freaking cool!
2021-06-28 06:06:48 +0000 UTC
LOVE IT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
2021-06-28 06:06:46 +0000 UTC
Love!! Nice work Duncle! Great work team 🙌🏼💕
Amy Boyle
2021-06-28 06:06:32 +0000 UTC
Incredible! I simply cannot wait!
Pamela Gray
2021-06-28 06:06:32 +0000 UTC
Oh look at them!!!!
Katie
2021-06-28 06:06:25 +0000 UTC
Hi yes I will receive any and all RPG news you have thank you good sir
Nicholas Johnson
2021-06-28 06:06:12 +0000 UTC
EXCITING!
Hanna Wen
2021-06-28 06:06:09 +0000 UTC
Gonna cry, this is so fuckin cool! Congratulations to you all and thanks so much for sharing!!!
Nadja Nordstrom
2021-06-28 06:06:02 +0000 UTC
Stunning good sir
Tonks
2021-06-28 06:05:48 +0000 UTC
Amazing
shahshahsbizadv
2021-06-28 06:05:40 +0000 UTC
this is so amazing and made me even more excited for the game (if that’s even possible)
Elana Kadish
2021-06-28 06:05:37 +0000 UTC
Looking good guys!
Xavier Turner
2021-06-28 06:05:31 +0000 UTC
cant wait to see them in motion!
sesamese
2021-06-28 06:05:30 +0000 UTC
instant serotonin notification
Rachel
2021-06-28 06:04:59 +0000 UTC