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Fantastic Pixel Castle (FPC) is a new studio founded in 2023 to create our take on a modernized fantasy MMORPG, codenamed Ghost. β¨βͺοΈπ°
We *LOVE* @warframe.com and their music is exceptional.
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The title card to a Word on the Street podcast episode that features an illustration of a crab holding a sword, and a computer speaker. The title reads "18 - Audio Direction."
If you missed our Podcast livestream this week don't worry - the video is here!Β
Come listen in to learn all about sound design in Ghost, and let us know what MMO music has stayed with you!
https://youtu.be/PpC3Wm1wGg8
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
We're live!! Come join in for this month's episode of Word on the Street and meet our Audio Director, James!!Β
YT: https://youtube.com/live/Ls1896wmCV4
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/frogpants
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(In all seriousness your questions have been noted down!)
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
Word on the Street is back! Join us next week on Tuesday, August 5th 11:00 AM PT, as Greg and Scott sit down with FPC's Audio Director James for a deep dive into what it takes to make games sound great.
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.β
This week on Ghost Stories, @ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ goes all the way back to the beginning to talk about the founding of our studio, Fantastic Pixel Castle - and the company values that define how and why we make games.
π https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=766
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.β
Welcome back to Ghost Stories.
@ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ digs into the ideas behind our building system in Blue Zones this week - and how Building can expand the list of verbs available to Ghost's players.
π https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=762
A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost. It says, "My friend: I married my crush in a dream last night!" Then, "My Dreamblade:" and concept art of Ghost's Dreamblade DPS class.
A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost, featuring the "I sleep / Real shit" format, specifically referencing the Dreamblade's sword.
A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost. It features a drawing of people pointing at concept art of the Owlbeast. It reads, "Hey guys," "Look, it's the cursed-ass bird creature!" "NOT WHAT I'M CALLED"
A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost, featuring shots from the TV show Brooklyn 99 and Ghost's crystal gremlin. It reads, "I've only known Crystal Gremlin for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him I would kill every NPC on the shard and then jump off the edge."
It's time for another Meme Monday round-up, featuring the exceptional humor and talents of our community.
(Remember, the Owlbeast isn't real, it can't hurt you.)
Welcome back to Ghost Stories.
This week, principal concept artist Bart takes us for a tour inside his personal sketchbook while answering one of the most common questions a game artist gets: "Where do you find inspiration?"Β
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Where do MMOs get their ideas for their classes - and where did the idea for the Dreamblade come from?Β
Want to know more about The Dreamblade and Project Ghost? Be sure to check out our most recent dev stream on Youtube!
if you missed the Ghost Q&A from today's stream not to worry! the full VOD is now up on my stream VODs channel here youtu.be/Dhi9LeCRxU0
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@ghostcrawler.bsky.social and @acobi.bsky.social will be on @jocat.net's stream tomorrow, July 7th, for a Q&A about Project Ghost - we'll see you there!
EXCITING NEWS! Fantastic Pixel Castle appreciated my coverage of Project Ghost enough that they offered to do a live Q&A stream with a few of the team on Monday at 12pm CST!
In the meantime, leave your questions about ghost and I'll see about getting them answered on-stream
It's time for another episode of Ghost Stories!
Roguelikes, in an MMO? It's more likely than you think! This week,Β @ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ digs into our Blue Zone's Roguelike elements and what makes them stick.
Live now, on our website! πhttps://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=734
The Dreamblade's humble origins in concept art - from "Big Dude with a Sword," to "Dreamsteel Champion," to the "Dreamblade," and some lore of Haven and the Dreaming Queen that built the foundations of the class. βοΈβοΈΒ
Find out more from our most recent Dev Stream, on our YouTube channel!
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We made a Big Sword class, so of course we had to ask resident sword and shield expert @jocat.net his thoughts!
Thank you so much, JoCat! We appreciate your time, dedication, and feedback to helping us make Ghost the best game it can be.
Thanks for joining (and for bearing with us through some short β¨TeChNiCaL dIfFiCulTiES β¨) everyone!
And if you weren't able to join in live no worries - the VODs are up now, and you can enjoy the Dreamblade lore drops and Totally Stealthy Mimics (tm) to your hearts content!
An image of a knight in plate armor that layers like leaves holding a sword with a glowing green center channel. His clenched hand also glows green with the same light. The title reads "The Dreamblade: Dev Stream. June 27th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Join us to see live gameplay of the Dreamblade as we talk about class development, followed by a dev Q&A!"
We're live!Β
Come join us over on Twitch or YouTube to hear us chat about the Dreamblade, how it came to be, and even see it in-engine today.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/xk-aGg8PnJk
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fantasticpixelcastle
It's that time of the week again! Welcome back to Ghost Stories.
Following up from last week's Blue Zones episode, @ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ tackles their classical MMO counterpart in Ghost's design: Red Zones.
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Live now, on our website! πhttps://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=730
Melee DPS, come to the front!Β If you wanted a closer look at the Dreamblade's current abilities - look no further.Β
If you want to see these in action, remember to join our Dreamblade Dev Stream this Friday, June 27th, at 11:00 AM PT! We'll be on YouTube and Twitch!
Dreamblade / You saw me standin' alone / You cut a hole in my heart / Hope I was worth the XP. Project Ghost's Dreamblade class will absolutely cut someone down. And use a very large sword to do it.
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Introducing Ghost's first class: The Dreamblade.
Oath-sworn champions of their slumbering Queen, the Dreamblades dedicate their lives to martial perfection.
Check out our dev stream on YouTube and Twitch - June 27th, 11:00 AM PT to see more!
youtube.com/shorts/lBRId...
Interview: Fantastic Pixel Castle Debuts Project Ghost's First Class, The Dreamblade www.mmorpg.com/interviews/i... @fpcstudio.bsky.social
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"What is special about Ghostβs blue zones is that each map is different, but they feel handmade." Greg Street explains how Project Ghostβs proc-gen blue zones will give Grizzly Hills vibes without the expense
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A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.β
Welcome back to Ghost Stories.
This week,Β @ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ explains the origins of one of Ghost's most defining gameplay features: The Blue Zones.
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Live now, on our website! π https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=722
Does the story of Ghost define the concept art, or does concept art sometimes influence changes in the world of Ghost? Where do narrative designers and artists get their ideas and inspiration?Β
If you want to see more, check out our most recent episode of our Word on the Street podcast!
Project Ghost's Greg Street says "MMOs are the hardest games to make" with high risk and lots of pressure. So why is @fpcstudio.bsky.social doing it anyway? Easy:
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A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories."
Welcome back to Ghost Stories.
On this episode, our very own @ghostcrawler.bsky.socialΒ returns with an answer to one of our most frequently asked questions:Β
Why make an MMO?
Live now, on our website. π https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=713
For all of you who wanted a close up of the Philosopher Kingsβ¦ enjoy this rare sighting of the elusive bandits of the Drift.Β
If you want to know more about the Philosopher Kings and how we bring concept art like this to life in our game, check out our most recent podcast episode on our YouTube!
