Christopher Bruce here, Senior Animator on Neverwinter.
Do a lot of our rigs, 3DS Max tools, technical stuff and occasionally make things run around and do stuff.
Thanks for stopping by ruff:)
What's the funnest thing you've had to animate lately?
I've done some power animations in the past, but we've spent so much time tweaking, fine-tuning, and revamping powers that I'm not sure how much of what I've done is in the game anymore.
More recently I've been working on rigs for our non-human critters, mounts, and companions. D&D has a huge beastiary of creatures, and we're trying to get as many of them into Neverwinter that we can.
Right on. love to hear stuff like this
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ruffianaMember, NW_CrypticDev, Neverwinter Beta Users, Cryptic Developers, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 24Cryptic Developers ›Arc User
Yeah that's pretty hardcore I would love the opportunity to bring the Monster Manual to life!
Do you guys have physical copies of the books laying around? I know that's kind of a random question heh.
Of course! We've got multiple copies of every manual from every edition floating around. And we work very closely with WotC to ensure that what we're putting into Neverwinter fits the most current style of the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
What's the funnest thing you've had to animate lately?
Tough to say. Maybe our dragons?
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ranncoreMember, Moderators, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 2,508
edited January 2013
You ever play PnP? Got a favorite edition or anything particular from one of the books that's directly inspired something you've done in game? Like, saw something and said, holy <font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> that's cool, I want to do THAT today!
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bitterwinterMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero UsersPosts: 0Arc User
Of course! We've got multiple copies of every manual from every edition floating around. And we work very closely with WotC to ensure that what we're putting into Neverwinter Online fits the most current style of the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
I know this one may be odd, but would you consider or be willing to go on the NOCS(Neverwinter Online Crossroads Show) Podcast and answer some questions? We have been waiting for a dev to join the show for a long time now.
Also I really want Dragonborns to be a race at launch if yall can talk about that or not I understand
I know this one may be odd, but would you consider or be willing to go on the NOCS(Neverwinter Online Crossroads Show) Podcast and answer some questions? We have been waiting for a dev to join the show for a long time now.!
Pretty sure this kind of thing has to be coordinated through marketing and whatnot. Besides, you're far better off talking to someone like Squez who's less heads down in one very particular segment of the game.
You ever play PnP? Got a favorite edition or anything particular from one of the books that's directly inspired something you've done in game? Like, saw something and said, holy <font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> that's cool, I want to do THAT today!
Always been a fan of Forgotten Realms. Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter. Also really liked 2nd Edition/Planescape.
Not a lot of PnP gaming experience. Maybe a half-dozen games ranging from pretty cool to one game with "My character gets naked and starts drinking!"
Pretty sure this kind of thing has to be coordinated through marketing and whatnot. Besides, you're far better off talking to someone like Squez who's less heads down in one very particular segment of the game.
could you beg, err, ask him to do this? I know everybody's so busy...
I do not respond to begging...only to not-poisoned cookie filled gift baskets! or you can PM: cmpinpointerror.
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
I do not respond to begging...only to not-poisoned cookie filled gift baskets! or you can PM: cmpinpointerror.
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
{snip}... at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
I do not respond to begging...only to not-poisoned cookie filled gift baskets! or you can PM: cmpinpointerror.
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
xoxo
TheSquez
This post is to funny.
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I'll Keep this up till beta goes live. I'll improve it soon.
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iamtruthseekerMember, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta UsersPosts: 0Arc User
I do not respond to begging...only to not-poisoned cookie filled gift baskets! or you can PM: cmpinpointerror.
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
xoxo
TheSquez
NOT poisoned gift baskets of cookies!
I always get those two mixed up!
*corrects order*
I do not respond to begging...only to not-poisoned cookie filled gift baskets! or you can PM: cmpinpointerror.
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
ambisinisterrMember, Neverwinter ModeratorPosts: 10,462Community Moderator
edited January 2013
What kind of cookies do you want Squez?
I can easily give you Session Cookies, Persistent Cookies, Secure Cookies, Supercookies and even Zombie Cookies.
I'll be nice an avoid Tracking Cookies though. The janitors definitely wouldn't be thrilled with you leaving tracks all around the office afterall.
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blytMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero UsersPosts: 14Arc User
edited February 2013
I have a question, While in the Foundry editing... What contact does our character have with the world in-game. Meaning do we have chat options still? world/guild chat etc.. or No contact. Your character is basically logged out while in the Foundry?
Watching videos I doubt this since its probably tied to your account but can I have the foundry open on one computer with my character logged in on another?
I guess i just hope there is something to keep me informed if a guildy needs help or a maiden stumbles into the local tavern needing assistance hehe....
I have a question, While in the Foundry editing... What contact does our character have with the world in-game. Meaning do we have chat options still? world/guild chat etc.. or No contact. Your character is basically logged out while in the Foundry?
Watching videos I doubt this since its probably tied to your account but can I have the foundry open on one computer with my character logged in on another?
I guess i just hope there is something to keep me informed if a guildy needs help or a maiden stumbles into the local tavern needing assistance hehe....
From the videos it doesn't look like you are logged in at all when using the foundry. You log in to the character selection screen and there is a button to enter the foundry. It looks like none of your characters all logged in at all while working but I could be wrong.
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What's the funnest thing you've had to animate lately?
Right on. love to hear stuff like this
Of course! We've got multiple copies of every manual from every edition floating around. And we work very closely with WotC to ensure that what we're putting into Neverwinter fits the most current style of the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
Tough to say. Maybe our dragons?
oohhh how many colours do we have:) dragon wise:)
Also I really want Dragonborns to be a race at launch if yall can talk about that or not I understand
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Pretty sure this kind of thing has to be coordinated through marketing and whatnot. Besides, you're far better off talking to someone like Squez who's less heads down in one very particular segment of the game.
Always been a fan of Forgotten Realms. Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter. Also really liked 2nd Edition/Planescape.
Not a lot of PnP gaming experience. Maybe a half-dozen games ranging from pretty cool to one game with "My character gets naked and starts drinking!"
More than one, less than all.
I'm going to quote you on this one day when you least expect it
could you beg, err, ask him to do this? I know everybody's so busy...
Now you're not just rattling your bone box, berk, 'cause I worship this!
Oh you so painted a critical hit bulls-eye with that statement!
More than two?
Like Ruffiana says we totally schedule that stuff out with the rest of our PR/Marketing efforts and he can get you on the right people's radar... then at some point someone will say "hey Squez, you've got an interview with that dude from the FORUMS!!!!" and then i'll be all like "NO WAAYYY FULL CIRCLE DUDE"...and then we'll all be happy.
xoxo
TheSquez
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This post is to funny.
NOT poisoned gift baskets of cookies!
I always get those two mixed up!
*corrects order*
Can I also give you pie?
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I can easily give you Session Cookies, Persistent Cookies, Secure Cookies, Supercookies and even Zombie Cookies.
I'll be nice an avoid Tracking Cookies though. The janitors definitely wouldn't be thrilled with you leaving tracks all around the office afterall.
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Asset upgrading poll.
Watching videos I doubt this since its probably tied to your account but can I have the foundry open on one computer with my character logged in on another?
I guess i just hope there is something to keep me informed if a guildy needs help or a maiden stumbles into the local tavern needing assistance hehe....
From the videos it doesn't look like you are logged in at all when using the foundry. You log in to the character selection screen and there is a button to enter the foundry. It looks like none of your characters all logged in at all while working but I could be wrong.