After a few months being lost in the internet world, I have found my way back to this place...
To start off so sorry for not updating, the project has never been abandoned or ceased its work, in fact we are quite well and producing some quite nice features.
Version:
Current stable version is 0.0.6, however it may not be operational right now due to new updates, we are preparing to make our next release of Developers version build 0.0.7 in about a week.
Note: Developers version means that the build is not ready for playing, its just a preview of game mainly aimed at developers interested to see progress.
Website:
www.townslife.com website has been operational for quite a while now, sorry for not letting you know, version 2 of it will be released with the new game build in about a week.
Towns Life Open Design Positions:
Environment Concept Artist – Creative mind, wanted to fill position of environment concept artist to design illustrations of different locations in Towns Life game world. Documentation on different locations will be provided in order to help in design. The works will later be used to create 2D locations in game based on your visions.
Plusses: Ability to work in isometric perspective (+++), Familiarity with Anime art style (++) Knowledge of cell shading (+)
IGD: In Game Designer – Skilled designers capable of working with isometric perspective by following a grid, are very much welcome to work with us on creating level design/maps/locations. Responsibilities will include creating props, tiles and buildings in 2D isometric view by following a grid which will be provided along with a full training in tiles construction and work process.
Initial sketch sample: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/stuffmap.png
Photobucket is down... will have to upload it later, this is after sketch quick mock-up of new map tiles.
Note: A lot of reference images will be provided in order to help designers with creation.
Plusses: Ability to create concepts from scratch (+++), Knowledge of cell shading (++)
Characters Designer – Anime designers with great skills in the area are welcome to join our team, various samples of current characters will be provided as well as documentation on each character, anime knowledge and cell shading technique is a must.
Plusses: Ability of backgrounds creation (+++)
You’re a skilled designer? Your position is not listed here but you still would like to work with us? No problem! Just send us a mail and we’ll consider it.
Contact: sabata [at] crinistellus.com
Any feedback is welcome.