Thank goodness March has finally arrived. The team ran into bad luck with the weather leading to slower progress to end the month February. But the mopping and digging are done. So let’s get back to work and get you caught up!
Upcoming Build:
First, let us address the Inani Build. Animation work is done. Dialogue is done. Art is done. That leaves Coding. Ron is currently working on making sure everything is added. We should get the build into the Praetorian’s hands within the next week or so.
Combat is coming:
With the extra time, our animator has finished Kay’s combat rig. This rig incorporates the ¾ front and ¾ back views. While this animation is still heavy WIP. It signals the beginning of our animation workflow for combat.
This rig has been a labor of love from both Kuja and our Animator. While it required an extended period of refinement. We believe the tease below showcases what is possible within our animation pipeline for the future enemies and companions of Lok:Rebirth.
Supporter Tier Changes:
To conclude, let’s talk about some changes coming to the Supporter Tiers and the Discord. It is important to note these changes will only be implemented after the release of the Inani Build. This grants us a window for your feedback. Let your voices be heard both positive and negative alike.
The rollout for future Lok:Rebirth Builds will happen in two phases.
Phase 1: Bloodbound, Aldrukai, and Praetorians will have access to the Test Build of Lok:Rebirth.
After the Team has addressed any issues or suggestions.
Phase 2: Peons, Pilots, and Marines will have access to the Supporter Build of Lok:Rebirth.
This simplifies the rollout process on our side, while allowing more supporters to play the new build sooner. With the added benefit of removing a time gate that felt tedious instead of exclusive. We will still maintain a Free Build for any supporter who downloads the Launcher.
We will also be changing some of the roles. The reason for these changes is that, in the early stages of the project, the team was never able to meaningfully fulfill the rewards tied to supporter roles. Now that this has become feasible with these adjustments. We are better equipped to match your support to the reward received. In short, the roles will look something like this.
The Peon role will be for supporters who wish to contribute to the Team and have access to limited customization options while playing Lok:Rebirth.
The Pilot role will now have expanded customization with the color wheel unlocked in the Character Creator when playing Lok:Rebirth.
The Marine role will have immediate access to NSFW scenes in Lok:Rebirth with a fully unlocked Memories section.
Bloodbounds will play test builds of Lok:Rebirth first with all the unlocked content of the Tiers above.
Aldrukai and Praetorians will have access to the Build exclusive outfits created with input from the community. Below is a concept for a build exclusive outfit Kuja has been working on!
As for the Discord, we will be removing some of the unused channels and combining redundant channels for ease of communication. While it may seem small. It should be easier to find information with channels that are more consistently upkept.
Before we leave, I’d like to set a few expectations for the next time we talk.
- Inani Build will be finished and in the Praetorian’s hands
- Discord will be updated and consolidated
- A Full announcement on the new Roles and Rewards
Thank you again for the continuing support. Until next time. Peace and Stay Strong
