Feb 16

Vaygren - Lustful Temptation - Cyberframe Studios

It's time once again for another Vaygren Lore Q&A!

But first, some updates. Obviously, the update still isn't out, but we are making steady progress, and getting a better grasp on how long some of these things take and where we can optimize our workflow going forward. Of course, it's all just talk until we do it, so back to the grindstone.

Now, while we brace ourselves for the incoming comments... Open your mind and take in the lore!

Vaygren Lore Q&A #2

Disclaimer: Until any of these answers appear in a game, animation, comic, etc, they are subject to change at our whim.

Are there other monarchs in the world of Vaygren or is Alees the only one?
There are, though considerably less since Alees rose to power several decades ago…

Is there a queen of the Elves or Dark Elves?
Well, Elves and Vaymen are the most common of races in Vaygren, and it's been a long, LONG time since the majority of Elves or Vaymen followed a specific ruler.

Dark Elves, on the other hand, are still mostly from one region, the Shadow Wastes, and though they don't currently have a specific ruler, most of them do see themselves as independent from the rest of the Vaygren races. At the moment, anyway.

Who did Alees serve/service before she was in charge?
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Can beastkin change into their animal forms? Nekomata into cats, lizardkin into lizards, etc?
Technically, any sapient race in Vaygren can learn to use magic to shapeshift, though it's more difficult for non-beastkin to learn. Even so, just because they CAN learn to shapeshift, doesn't mean it's easy, and (with a few exceptions) they do have to put effort into learning the skill.

That said, SOME of the beastkin races do have innate shapeshifting abilities, like the Nekomata or Kitsune. When they achieve a certain level of magic, they gain the ability to shapeshift; however, if their tails are cut off, they lose this innate ability. They can re-learn to shapeshift via a spell, like any other race, but lose their innate ability to do so.

How does one rank up in Alees army?
Despite the obvious rampant sexual corruption in the empire, ranking in the imperial army is still largely merit based.

Alees has 12 generals that serve beneath her (heh), and each runs their division of the army differently. Some focus on strength and raw power, some on cunning, and others on seduction and stealth. Some soldiers might get promoted in return for sexual favors; however if they don't have the skills to keep those positions, they don't last very long.

It seems that the army is quite lenient with the level of harassment they allow in their ranks. Is there a point where it can go too far and someone will step in?
It depends. As mentioned above, each of the twelve generals runs their division differently. Some of them have standards that they hold their underlings to, others… not so much. Some even encourage it, or push their soldiers to go further.

This can cause some strife between the different generals and their divisions. General Solara is known for being honorable and keeping a tight rein on her soldiers. She doesn't like to see her efforts wasted, so she makes sure her underlings don't cross any lines. That said, she and her soldiers are still part of the empire, and that comes with certain… liberties.

Are there guilds/mercenaries/adventurers that take on missions / defeat monsters for money?
Absolutely! We don't see much of them in Vaygren LT, as the focus is on members of the imperial army, but there definitely are the more traditional fantasy adventurer types out there in the world!

Are there magical / fight tournaments in Vaygren?
Absolutely! The gladiators are one of the main forms of entertainment for high society in the Empire.

Do they have any sports games and what do they play in Vaygren? Like football, basketball, baseball, volleyball?
They have a number of different sports, some even similar to ones we have on Earth, although none are exactly the same and have different names.

Will there be a multiverse in Vaygren?
In the sense that Vaygren and Earth exists in different universes / dimensions, yes (and maybe others worlds exist). But as far as other universes where you can find different versions of the same character, then no.

That said, we might do some non-canon short stories or games with the Vaygren characters in different settings, for fun. Maybe a Vaygren Space Opera with space ship battles, or a 1920s noir detective story where Cassidy is a private eye. Could be fun.

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That's it for now, back to cracking the whip on production.

As always, if you've got any questions you'd like to see answered, whether it's about game development or Vaygren lore, drop them in the comments below or shoot us a message on Discord, and it might get mentioned in the next Q&A post!

The next Q&A will be about the game's development, so this is your chance to ask for some specifics about how we make the game, why exactly things take so darn long, etc...

Back to the dev mines.

Feb 16

The Frontier Voice — INTERNAL UMC REPORT

Star Conflict - Super Glix

Internal UMC report

Our Jericho “friend” who has been to the anomaly and seen the glyphs has figured out the location they point towards. The reasons why someone was able to intercept the message and forward all the ciphers to the mercenaries are unknown. Since information about the messages has been made public, the truth should be hidden behind various meaningless riddles as soon as possible. It might even be worth giving away the full set of red herrings to some journalist.

Now to the results of deciphering the messages. Our engineers have thoroughly investigated each part of the message and came to the following conclusions:

The line about bleary light meant the evolution of stars. So we needed to find two stars with approximately the same parameters, but different stages of existence. The parameters of the star in the Pandora system and an anomaly in the same system were taken as samples. Among the objects that matched these parameters and were associated with Aliens or Precursors were Mezza, Pallas, and (with low probability) Solaris.
Subsequent clues revealed that some of the previous parts of the message were misguidance. According to our findings, it was the words about stellar evolution that were to mislead the recipient of the message.
An expert in the field of toponymy offered the following solution to the riddle: an area of the Solaris system known as the “Orange Giant”. The star Solaris is similar to the Pandora anomaly in its emission spectrum, and the Orange Giant is the future phase of that star.

Based on these findings, we are planning to investigate the Solaris system. Several pilots have already been appointed to this mission. The best position for a communications station in the system has not yet been determined. The main difficulty of the upcoming operation is that we will have to hide our true interests. For that reason, it is not advisable to use Sentinel platforms. Also, according to preliminary reports, unknown signatures similar to Ellydium ships have been spotted in the system. Additional forces are required to investigate the details.

Feb 16

Valentine's Crown Summons: Patissier

BLEACH Brave Souls - prj-bleach-*****

Available: 2/17 16:00 - 2/28 15:59 JST

Patissier version characters are here for a limited time!

The draw rate for ★5 characters in this Summons is 6%. The x10 Summons guarantees one new ★5 character on Steps 10 and 20.

Step 25 guarantees a Choose a New ★5 Character Summons Ticket (Patissier).

The Choose a New ★5 Character Summons Ticket (Patissier) can be used to choose one of the new characters below.

Characters:
Yumichika (Patissier version)
Rin (Patissier version)

Check out the characters' abilities on the official Brave Souls YouTube channel!

See below for details.

Character Details: Yumichika

・Characteristics
- Attack type: Melee normal attack
- All attacks: Paralysis
- Soul Trait: Normal attack damage +35% (max)
- Skill: Flurry in Guild Quests +2
- Skill: (Team/Party) Speed Attribute Character Damage to Status Ailment-Affected Enemies +30%

・Character Details
Yumichika can inflict Paralysis with all his attacks, allowing him to immobilize enemies he damages.

Thanks to "Increased Status Ailment Chance Against Arrancars," Yumichika has a higher chance of inflicting status ailments on Arrancar enemies. Additionally, "Damage to Paralyzed Enemies +40%" and the team/party-wide effect "(Team/Party) Increased Speed Attribute Character Damage to Status Ailment-Affected Enemies +30%" enable him and his Speed Attribute allies to deal significant damage to immobilized enemies.

Yumichika possesses the powerful Soul Trait "Normal attack damage +35%," which when combined with "Bruiser +50%" results in an impressive 85% increase to normal damage, pushing his normal attack damage to a level above the rest.

Yumichika also has a variety of skills that help him in Guild Quests, such as "Flurry +2 in Guild Quests," which ensure that he truly shines as a non-controlled character in Guild Quests, especially those with "Arrancar Killer" rules.

Character Details: Rin

・Characteristics
- Attack type: Ranged strong attack
- All attacks: Drain
- Soul Trait: Damage inflicted at full STA +35%
- Skill: Super Heart Link Slot Potions +10
- Skill: Heart Link Slot Potions +5
- Skill: Crystal/Jewel drop +75%

・Character Details
Rin can inflict "Drain" with all his attacks, which allows him to drain his enemies' Stamina and replenish his own while sealing away their potential to inflict status ailments.

As the first Mind Attribute character with "Super Heart Link Slot Potions +10," along with the added bonus "Heart Link Slot Potions +5," Rin is invaluable during quests where Heart Link Slot Potions and Super Heart Link Slot Potions drop, such as Link Slot Trials.

"Increased Status Ailment Chance Against Heart Attribute Enemies" makes it easier for Rin to inflict the Drain status against Heart Attribute enemies, aiding in Stamina recovery and keeping his powerful Soul Trait "Damage inflicted at full STA +35%" and Innate Skill "(Full Stamina Only) Strong Attack Damage +40%" active. This combination allows him to deal high damage consistently as long as Drain is keeping his Stamina at max.

Rin can breeze through quests thanks to "Guard Break + Hit Hidden Enemies," while "Crystal/Jewel Drop +75%" helps keep you stocked up on power-up items when he is used in quests that drop these items.