Tuesday, August 31, 2010

DevBlog # 1

originally posted on 2010 - 03 - 23


Dear Community, Fans, and Casual Observers,

A few weeks ago we released a tiny preview of the Mass Effect Chronicles to the public. This small demo helped to show the dedication and capabilities of our newly founded team with a mere weeks worth of work. The pre-alpha demonstrated combat, movement, dialogue (though rushed), menu systems, and other basic game play elements. Thanks to all the interest in pre-alpha testing, we were given a plethora of responses detailing strong and weak points, bugs, and helpful suggestions. With those suggestions in mind, we have been hard at work to bring you an enjoyable Alpha demo in the coming months.

Team Feature
We are very lucky to have such a talented group of individuals working on this project. Two new additions to our team, Rix Raw and Treesnogger, have volunteered to create an original sound track to accompany the game.

Rix Raw never studied music, but began experimenting with it as he was inspired by his brother's music and the demo scene of the middle-late nineties. The year 2000 saw the start of his more serious attempts and a few years ago he updated his arsenal with a midi controller and started teaching himself to play the keyboard. You can hear some of his songs on his Myspace.
Also, be sure to check out this track made by Rix Raw Here!

Treesnogger has been making music for around 5 or 6 years and has been recording music for 4 years. His work on a few ambient soundtracks can be heard here. He also plays in a few bands such as ClickDeleteYes. "I'm still just an amateur..." he said when asked about his musical history. "...it's just my hobby."
Check out this track made by Treesnogger Here!

Features
Along with the original sound track, the Alpha will include;
-An immersing Story
-Paragon/Renegade System
-New locations (And some you may recognize)
-Characters of many different species to interact with
-New cut scenes
-Improved game play elements
-And a few surprises

Previews
Lastly, I would like to introduce our first 'Character Profile'. Those of you who played the pre-alpha should recognize this individual.



Please, if you have not already, join the forums and show us some love. We are always open to suggestions and new ideas, plus, we'd like to get to know you!

Until next time, take care and avoid angry Krogans.

~Norton

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