Post by Lord Ba'al on Oct 31, 2015 8:44:45 GMT
NEW STRETCH GOAL - NUGGET CUSTOMIZER
Thanks to the awesome support of all 14,462 backers (and counting!!), both old and new. We've reached the 500K Singularity stretch goal!
Before I tell you what is next, let's look at the
SINGULARITY (formerly iRobot)
The Singularity stretch goal is an expansion of the current research system. A branch, if you will. This branch will allow you to begin researching advanced AI and robotics. However, your decisions will have a far greater effect on the outcome of your civilization than you may think. AI can be a dangerous thing when you push it too far. If you research certain items in the branch, it is possible that your civilization will be destroyed and taken over by the machines you have created. A new civilization will emerge, consisting entirely of robots. This will open up new ways to play the game, and even offer a few benefits over a normal civilization. However, there are also many drawbacks. The choice is always yours to make, but be prepared to live with your decisions.
So what is next? Where do we go from here? Well... Let's take a look!
Once we reach a goal of $600K the Nugget Customizer
or "Nuggenizer" will be unlocked!
THE NUGGET CUSTOMIZER
Self-expression is a wonderful thing, and we want to give you the tools to make everything in the game a little more, well, you. The Nugget Customizer allows you to create any kind of Nugget you desire, whether they be modeled after your friends and family or inspired by your favorite TV shows, games, and movies. Share your creations with the community, and have an absolute blast flexing your creative skills.
The Nuggenizer is inspired by some of your favorite character customizers, like the one found in the Sims, but with a new level of cuteness and a formula that is unique to The Universim. If you’re going to be part of a team, you need to wear the uniform. That’s a lesson you’ll be able to teach the Nuggets on your planet by customizing outfits based on their profession; such as giving all Engineers a pair of pants made out of duct tape, Lumberjacks some wooden teeth, Scientists a rainbow lab coat, and so on. Naturally, those particular examples were made up on the spot, but now I feel like they need to be added in. We’ll see where it goes.
You can even customize Nuggets on an individual basis, if you’re into favoritism. I’m sure the others won’t mind. You'll be able to change their hairstyles, hats, clothing, and even the Nugget’s basic shape and features. Clothing and other cosmetic items will unlock as you progress in the game.
Nuggets will start out with basic clothing, or no clothing at all (oh my, how scandalous). As you progress and unlock new technologies, new clothing and accessories will appear in the Nuggenizer. You'll be able to purchase certain cosmetic items using an innovative microtransaction system...
NOPE, that’s never going to happen. Did we have you going for second? Everything will be free of extra charge, and everything will be unlockable in the game through hard work. We may even add in some tools down the road that will allow you all to add more clothing and accessories to the game.
Before you leave, take a moment to admire the early conceptual mockup of the "Nuggenizer" below. Expect things to change as development continues, though. We’ll see you guys in the forums!
Thank you,
Crytivo Games Team!
Thanks to the awesome support of all 14,462 backers (and counting!!), both old and new. We've reached the 500K Singularity stretch goal!
Before I tell you what is next, let's look at the
SINGULARITY (formerly iRobot)
The Singularity stretch goal is an expansion of the current research system. A branch, if you will. This branch will allow you to begin researching advanced AI and robotics. However, your decisions will have a far greater effect on the outcome of your civilization than you may think. AI can be a dangerous thing when you push it too far. If you research certain items in the branch, it is possible that your civilization will be destroyed and taken over by the machines you have created. A new civilization will emerge, consisting entirely of robots. This will open up new ways to play the game, and even offer a few benefits over a normal civilization. However, there are also many drawbacks. The choice is always yours to make, but be prepared to live with your decisions.
So what is next? Where do we go from here? Well... Let's take a look!
Once we reach a goal of $600K the Nugget Customizer
or "Nuggenizer" will be unlocked!
THE NUGGET CUSTOMIZER
Self-expression is a wonderful thing, and we want to give you the tools to make everything in the game a little more, well, you. The Nugget Customizer allows you to create any kind of Nugget you desire, whether they be modeled after your friends and family or inspired by your favorite TV shows, games, and movies. Share your creations with the community, and have an absolute blast flexing your creative skills.
The Nuggenizer is inspired by some of your favorite character customizers, like the one found in the Sims, but with a new level of cuteness and a formula that is unique to The Universim. If you’re going to be part of a team, you need to wear the uniform. That’s a lesson you’ll be able to teach the Nuggets on your planet by customizing outfits based on their profession; such as giving all Engineers a pair of pants made out of duct tape, Lumberjacks some wooden teeth, Scientists a rainbow lab coat, and so on. Naturally, those particular examples were made up on the spot, but now I feel like they need to be added in. We’ll see where it goes.
You can even customize Nuggets on an individual basis, if you’re into favoritism. I’m sure the others won’t mind. You'll be able to change their hairstyles, hats, clothing, and even the Nugget’s basic shape and features. Clothing and other cosmetic items will unlock as you progress in the game.
Nuggets will start out with basic clothing, or no clothing at all (oh my, how scandalous). As you progress and unlock new technologies, new clothing and accessories will appear in the Nuggenizer. You'll be able to purchase certain cosmetic items using an innovative microtransaction system...
NOPE, that’s never going to happen. Did we have you going for second? Everything will be free of extra charge, and everything will be unlockable in the game through hard work. We may even add in some tools down the road that will allow you all to add more clothing and accessories to the game.
Before you leave, take a moment to admire the early conceptual mockup of the "Nuggenizer" below. Expect things to change as development continues, though. We’ll see you guys in the forums!
Thank you,
Crytivo Games Team!
