As always, I hope you're having a lovely Friday and have some nice plans for the weekend.
Today I wanted to talk to you all about voice acting in Vahrin's Call.
First of all, I would just like to clarify that while we would love to have areas densely populated with NPCs, each one interactable and with paragraphs of dialogue, that's a massive undertaking for our tiny team. We're all about pushing ourselves as much as we can to ensure the game delivers the best experience possible, but we also have to be realistic and ensure we're always prioritisng quality over quantity.
Anyway! With that being said, what I can guarantee is that almost every character that you meet in the world will be fully voiced.
I'm even more excited than I was before for you guys to meet all these quirky individuals. The introduction of voice acting has really pushed our characters to the next level, and interacting with them now feels even more interesting and engaging.
So, besides talking with NPCs, is there voice acting anywhere else in the game?
Well I'm glad you asked!
Certain enemies that you encounter throughout the world will make comments in the middle of a fight. They might threaten you, insult you, say something cocky, or maybe something not so cocky if the battle isn't going their way.
You may also overhear them talking to themselves from time to time. They tend to let their minds wander when they don't realise anyone is nearby..
And finally, there's also your voice!
While your mercenary won't be very vocal when interacting with NPCs, you will be able to choose between a couple of different masculine and feminine voices during character creation.
This voice will change how your character sounds when you jump, attack, take damage and so on!
So, you've heard all about where and how voice acting is used in Vahrin's Call, but you haven't actually heard it. Let's have a listen to what all of the above sounds like in game!
Of course, everything is still very much a work in progress and this video isn't a representation of the final, finished game. Many of the talking animations shown are placeholder and you may have also noticed that the characters are a little lacking on the facial expressions side of things..
We'll update you all again once everything is feeling more polished, For now, we just wanted to give you all a little peek into how the characters in Vahrin's Call are feeling, with voice acting making its way into the game.
And that will conclude today's update!
I want to know how you guys feel about voice acting. Is it a deal-breaker for you when a game doesn't have it? Are you more interested in meeting the characters in our fantasty world now that they have voice acting? Let us know!
Either way, have a lovely rest of your week and as always, I will catch you again next Friday.
Join us for a deep dive into the delightful world of Paper Can't Fly during Steam's Next Fest! Experience exclusive gameplay, get developer insights, engage in a lively Q&A. and enjoy special sneak peeks! Mark your calendar and dive into the adventure with us!
10/10/2023 at 12:00PM CET.
With that being said, don't forget to wishlist and follow Paper Can't Fly!
Join us for a deep dive into the delightful world of Paper Can't Fly during Steam's Next Fest! Experience exclusive gameplay, get developer insights, engage in a lively Q&A. and enjoy special sneak peeks! Mark your calendar and dive into the adventure with us!
10/11/2023 at 12:00PM CET.
With that being said, don't forget to wishlist and follow Paper Can't Fly!
A few weeks ago, we previewed the Free Legion faction’s base, the Free Fortress. In today’s Dev Update, we’ll explore another town - one controlled by a rival faction to the Free Legion, the Commonwealth.
The recently established town of Howling Valley already has quite the history. Situated directly south of the port city of Kalsundar and accessible by train, it is also where you will make a big impact early in your journey across Kalsundia! Let’s take a quick look, shall we?
Please keep in mind that this map is currently in development and that every part of it is subject to improvements.
A Blessed Town
Founded and led by a priest, Howling Valley is known for its unusual shrine. While most shrines are built of stones and decorated with ornate statues of gods, Howling Valley’s shrine is constructed with repurposed pieces from the caravans of a scouting convoy.
Some of the current residents of Howling Valley are people who were in the convoy. They were searching for a good location for a new train station and outpost when thunderbeasts ambushed them. Surprisingly, during the chase, the thunderbeasts gave up and ran away. The priest and leader of the convoy (now current leader of Howling Valley) believed the valley where the beasts fled from to be blessed and ordered the construction of the shrine and train station.
A Commonwealth Town
Not long after the founding of the town, the Commonwealth came and also started building in Howling Valley. The Commonwealth sent up one of their young rising stars to take care of the planning, construction, and recruitment. It was a resounding success as the faction gained a fortified mansion and also now generates income through the stables and train station warehouse.
The Commonwealth have to keep all their properties well-guarded as many rival factions and bandits might want to snatch them away. Alarms and traps are set up in case someone does manage to sneak past the guards. As for the mansion, it is built on a cliff ledge and designed so that an invader has no easy way to reach the leader’s office.
A Mysterious Town
The mystery as to why the chasing thunderbeasts ran away that day has yet to be resolved. As well, the shrine is surrounded by rock pillars with shining lights, but their function remains unknown.
Researchers who have tried to dig deeper into the ground were met with fierce resistance from the founding priest. The leader of Howling Valley would rather not risk disturbing anything in this blessed area. But many believe that something ancient lies under the town.
Some Concept Art
I hope you enjoyed this look at Howling Valley and its history. Let us know in the comments what you think of the look and feel of this town.
We’ll be back next month with a Dev Update diving deeper into the setting of the game and it’ll come with a big surprise for you all! Stay tuned to our posts!
