Chronicles of Astrum

Posted June 15, 201311 yr

Hello my dear bigD brethren. It's been far too long since I've shown my face round these parts. But I've been busy .

For the past few months, I've gathered a team of developers to create what will be the worlds first First Person Shooter/MOBA - Chronicles of Astrum. While we are still in Pre-alpha, I'm allowing a small fan base to gather to gain access to the Closed Beta of the game by liking our Facebook studio page :

Hell Frog Studios.

If you don't have Facebook for some reason, simply by being part of bigD at the time of me posting this thread, you will each get a free closed beta key, that will be going for about $15 when we launch our Kickstarter campaign next month. There are also many extra benefits for you guys, mates rates, if you will

I act as the Lead Developer/Designer, Environmental Artist and Art Director.

Project Reality and BigD has been such an important part of my life and I hope this reflects when the game is playable.

I have a few pre alpha screenshots:

http://m.ak.fbcdn.net/sphotos-h.ak/hphotos-ak-frc3/999519_350560511740312_1984331687_n.jpg

http://m.ak.fbcdn.net/sphotos-b.ak/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013795_349630631833300_2121510647_n.jpg

http://m.ak.fbcdn.net/sphotos-c.ak/hphotos-ak-prn1/1015219_350680448394985_386952945_o.jpg

Here is a wall of text for the overview of the game that will go up on IndieDB later this month.

What is Chronicles of Astrum?

Chronicles of Astrum is the first true FPS/MOBA to be developed. Taking the much loved elements of games like DOTA and League of Legends, with the action and immersion of a First Person Shooter, COA aims to bring players into the ultimate teamwork and tactical experience.

Players take the role of mercenary super soldiers, hired out by an elusive corporation to three warring factions, as they battle for the most prized rare mineral in the known universe, Caelinium. Capable of enabling efficient warp-space travel without requiring the economy of an entire civilization, Caelinium deposits on the ancient alien planet, Astrum VII, provide the forces of the United Earth Federation, the Oran Republic (outer colonies governing body) and the massive criminal organization, the Marauders (commonly known as Space Pirates).

Who you fight for makes no difference to the company. You are gods amongst men - death will not find you here, only victory. Your fellow employees will help or hinder you, yet you are nothing without them.

Astrum calls for you, soldier.

Now deal with it.

Features:

- Take part in 8 vs 8 vs 8 lane based combat, building up both yourself and your teams AI to becoming an unstoppable force. COA focuses on rewarding the team that works together the most and uses their funds wisely to attain victory, and the spoils that come with it.
- All access free-to-play model. Every hero, every ability and every game play feature is free to play by all. None of that pay to win crap that pollutes the market.
-Per match loot system! Gain loot that gives you access to rare armor and weapon skins, play your class the way it's meant to be played and unlock rewards that define you from the rest of the pack.
- MMO grade customization and out-of-game leveling! Unlock and buy a huge range of armor and weapon skins for each class. Make a character and experience the game from the easy to learn beginning to the advanced ranked experience at max level.
- Don't choose a hero, make your own! Choose from 7 completely unique classes that act as team roles, then select from a massive range of abilities both active and passive that become available as you gain experience and level up your account.
- Up to 18 abilities, 4 ultimate's and 7 passives per class, with the option to specialize each ability even further. Unlock abilities as you level up, add different effects and features and feel the game go from humble beginnings to unpredictable madness as you make your character exactly the way you want.

I hope to see you all if you are interested in the game. If you live around Brisbane you are more than welcome to join us in the alpha testing stage of the game at Queensland University of Technology.

Feel free to ask me any questions about the game.

ChiefRyza out.

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