Posted June 13, 2017 Hello Identity Backers, Thank you for pledging towards the development of Identity! Our records indicate that a pledge was made from this email address and that you're interested in project updates. This month in development Wow, what a month. It's been busy here at Asylum as usual, so let's get down to the interesting stuff! As expected, our current focus is on the Town Square so that we can get it out to you as soon as possible. We're finalising the interior of the library and art gallery (shared within one building) and adding polish to the environment. Once the clothing store interior is complete following that, the Town Square environment is ready to go. We'll continuously be adding more art after release though; specifically for house furnishings, decorations and clothing. In addition to the environment art, Miroslav (character artist) has been creating all sorts of hair assets which allow us to show hair appropriately when wearing a hat or helmet. This is a big task for him as it means making variations to match the hat options for each length of hair, but in the end it'll ensure your hair always looks as you'd expect when wearing headgear. Hair under a hat; work in progress Right next to the clothing shop you'll find a bicycle store where you can get a sneak preview of some of the bikes you'll be able to ride around in the full Identity release. We showed you a bicycle work in progress last blog post and now you can see the finished result of that below. This image will give you a rough idea of the detail level you'll see in Identity's vehicles. Ridable bicycle With more final systems coming online for the Town Square release, we now have functioning phones. Each player will start with a cellphone, although you'll be able to upgrade it with three mobile OS options available. The phone OS' each have a unique and interesting style. Characters also have a designated phone number assigned when they're created; you'll be able to get a custom number for a fee. These phones work just as you'd expect. You're able to dial up another player and speak with voice remotely. Businesses can even get a business line which, when called, will contact a member of that corporation who's online. Shot from an internal system test: advertising While the art of the billboard above isn't final, it gives you a very good idea of what you can expect in Identity for advertising. That's right, you can really publish messages around the world through billboards and other means. Corporations and those running for government office can purchase billboard space to help get their message out. You'll select a graphical template from a large list of options and then attach a brief message or other customization to make it your own. These billboards can also be moderated by the server operators. There are other similar advertising systems, too. For example digital road signs can be made to show custom messages by the current government. We can't wait to show you more of Identity, and we'll soon have that opportunity with the release of an overhauled website. Those current pledge packages are about to go away forever, and some of the rewards won't be available for purchase again after the new website changes. Also, follow us on our Twitch channel if you'd like to stop in and ask questions of the developers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you'll find a few developers playing a random game from 4pm EST to 5pm EST. Ask any questions and they'll be happy to answer on stream. Catch some of Identity's developers hard at work and see how they make the magic happen: we'll be providing development streaming dates and times on Twitter, soon! -- John VanderZwet Let's Make Identity Great! Identity's development is going great thanks to the support of people like you, but systems like these take a lot of manpower and resources to create. Identity has an awesome community behind it, but when more people know about what we're creating and our budget grows from pledges, we can not only work faster but we can do more, too. If you're as excited to play Identity as we are making it, help spread the word. The gaming industry has needed a game like Identity for too long; let's make it great together! 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 " We're finalising the interior of the library and art gallery (shared within one building) and adding polish to the environment. Once the clothing store interior is complete following that, the Town Square environment is ready to go. " SOON 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 Warning: If you are going to watch their twitch stream, expect a boatload of "Wheres strife" or "Strife or riot" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 I have donated and I have not received the email. And the previous dev blog if they came to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 " The gaming industry has needed a game like Identity for too long; let's make it great together! " So true SOON 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, torquier said: I have donated and I have not received the email. And the previous dev blog if they came to me. The emails are currently going out the Kickstarter pledgers first. We will receive them a bit later -- this is why LuckyDuck has posted this here for the community. Otherwise there wouldn't have been a reason Hope I was of assistance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, torquier said: I have donated and I have not received the email. And the previous dev blog if they came to me. just be patient, it LITERALLY started to roll out and they probably have thousands of emails for their system to send to, make sure you are subscribed to receive news letter and just wait. i havent gotten mine yet but others have 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, torquier said: I have donated and I have not received the email. And the previous dev blog if they came to me. I backed on kickstarter and so before you receive it, the earlier you backed to the game the quicker you will receive it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, SummitsEdge said: SOON Its so EXCITING! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, DadOfMad said: Its so EXCITING! It really is! I'm mostly sure that we will receive the module this week, if not -- this month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, SummitsEdge said: It really is! I'm mostly sure that we will receive the module this week, if not -- this month. Not this week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, LuckyDuck said: Not this week. Month? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, LuckyDuck said: Not this week. Im thinking the 23rd. next friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, SummitsEdge said: Month? Thats what I was thinking since he only said "Not this week." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Month? I'm not so sure. They have the clothing store to finish, then there will be texture polishing etc, on that store. I'm guessing sometime in June. Oops, I meant July. Edited June 13, 2017 by Banteel Error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 I have not got a clue when, but you can wait and see like I will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, DadOfMad said: Im thinking the 23rd. next friday. if i was a betting man, July 1st. but i could honestly see them doing a weekday release since less people would be able to get on since alot of people work during weekdays, would be easier on the servers without knowing how they will handle 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Banteel said: Month? I'm not so sure. They have the clothing store to finish, then there will be texture polishing etc, on that store. I'm guessing sometime in June. You mean July? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 Guys I forgot here is the Karaoke machine they showed today at the end of the twitch stream. https://gyazo.com/4bf799ce49f130beae2184cbf89869b0 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, LuckyDuck said: Guys I forgot here is the Karaoke machine they showed today at the end of the twitch stream. https://gyazo.com/4bf799ce49f130beae2184cbf89869b0 Thanks for your continued support and additions to the forums Lucky. We highly appreciate your contributions <33 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, LuckyDuck said: We can't wait to show you more of Identity, and we'll soon have that opportunity with the release of an overhauled website. Those current pledge packages are about to go away forever, and some of the rewards won't be available for purchase again after the new website changes. when will this happen? @Motown @JamesLuck01 anyone know? i heard there will be another video launched before we got one more chance then we can pledge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, tozany4u said: when will this happen? @Motown @JamesLuck01 anyone know? i heard there will be another video launched before we got one more chance then we can pledge? There is no information on when it will happen. It could happen any time now and well I think you will have at least until the TS release but there is no way of telling you when it will happen and it could be too late by the time you find out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 so... paratus is running for president. #MakeMoparaGreatAgain 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Yes! we're getting closer to a great game, job very well done Asylum team! Keep up the good work! Edited June 13, 2017 by WhiteKnuckles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
