Sep 28The Tech Guru of Naramunz | Game Diaries #19In this article we take a dive into the mind of our CTO, Klaas Tojkander, as he unveils the flexibility and versatility a game developer needs in a smaller team. Bonus: he shares some of his favorite games! What does it mean to be the CTO of CRG? So many…Cto4 min readCto4 min read
Sep 14How Enemies Come to Life | Game Diaries #18In our previous article we dived into the enemy types of Crystals of Naramunz, covering all from mutated monsters to steampunk robots known as automatons. Now, we delve into the creative process that bring these enemies to life, through an interview with our talented 3D artist, Vladimir Rezvin. …Monsters5 min readMonsters5 min read
Aug 31The Enemies Swarming the Dungeons of Naramunz | Game Diaries #17In this article, we will cover some of the main enemy types that players can expect to encounter in Crystals of Naramunz. Enemies are crucial to action RPGs, as players traverse into dungeons and clear off the monsters that infest it to progress through the story and find their hard-earned…Action Rpg4 min readAction Rpg4 min read
Aug 10Braving the storms of creative game development | Game Diaries #16In this article, we step into the cockpit of the Naramunz ship and follow Daniil Sanders, the man behind the steering wheel, as he takes us through the journey of his workday and his role as Creative Director. …Creative Director7 min readCreative Director7 min read
Jul 27The Game World Architect | Game Diaries #15Environmental art is a crucial aspect of game design. At its core, it’s about constructing space and shaping the environs that the player inhabits and acts within. …Environmental Art5 min readEnvironmental Art5 min read
Jul 13Some developer insights into Diablo IV | Game Diaries #14As action RPG fans of games such as Diablo and Path of Exile, our team has been eagerly playing the much anticipated Diablo IV. …Gaming4 min readGaming4 min read
Jun 29Side quests and immersion in RPGs | Game Diaries #13Uncharted territory in academia For her thesis as a Umeå University graduate in Digital Media Production, our social media manager investigated how important side quests are for immersion in role-playing games. …Side Quests4 min readSide Quests4 min read
Jun 15The Playable Characters of Naramunz | Game Diaries #12Valiant lions, cunning foxes, and shady wolves! In previous articles, we have touched upon the animal hybrids that populate Crystals of Naramunz. In this article, we will go into more detail on their backgrounds and purpose in the game. …Playable Characters4 min readPlayable Characters4 min read
Jun 9Different, but united: the homelands of Naramunz | Game Diaries #11The world of Naramunz consists of several distinguished zones, each with its own story and unique characteristics. In this article we will introduce some of these zones, featuring the homelands of some of the playable characters. The Northern Lands The Northern Lands of Naramunz, characterized by ragged marshes and stubby woods…Worldbuilding3 min readWorldbuilding3 min read
May 18The World of Naramunz: Steampunk, Crystals and a Mysterious Past | Game Diaries #10In RPG games, worldbuilding is paramount. Roleplaying as a character in a three-dimensional environment necessitates that the environment feels real and lived-in, brimming with things to do, explore, and discover. The world must be its own entity, heedless of your existence, but able to be affected by your actions all…Worldbuilding3 min readWorldbuilding3 min read
