NaRPG Game Update - June 2021
🕑 Added 2021-06-28 06:03:01 +0000 UTCHey Naddpoles! Caldwell here with a quick look at how the NaddPod game is coming along! Above I've posted the character lineup chart designed by Brooke Burnett. This lineup will be used as the main size guide when placing the characters into backgrounds, and as a design resource for animators and artists working on the game.
Speaking of designs, I've attached the first-ever sketch I did of the videogame versions of the Band of Boobs below!

The main differences you'll notice is that Hardwon's beard became sharper and wider to mimic his axe, Beverly's foot tattoos got switched for the more easily-animatable cloth wraps, and Moonshine's expression got a little more mellow and easy going to reflect her hospitable nature.
Once we had the designs locked in, the next step was to start animating! Keep scrolling to see the walk cycles that I animated for the BoB. I've also included some thoughts about my design process for each one.
Moonshine: Nothing phases Moonshine. Like the Crick from which she hails, her gait is smooth and carefree.

Hardwon: I wanted Hardwon's brash, confident nature to shine through with his steps. He swings his biceps and walks forcefully to show off his trademark quads!

Beverly: Beverly is as plucky as they come. But the weight of his pack suggests he's got growing up to do. Also his hat is just slightly too big.

I hope you all enjoyed this first look at the game! That's all I've got to share for now, but expect more updates soon!
Conceptually Yours,
~ Caldwell
Comments
Joseph Powell
Young Bev has big Feivel Midoriya energy!
Johan Gidlöf
This is amazing! Keep it up
nonya bizness
Ahhhhh yes! I've been waiting for an update on this ♥️ so exciting
And can’t wait
Will there be like dlc character for deadeye mavrus and apple and stunkbug and all that
Lars
Same
Matt C. J.
I love these characters more than anything and I'm shocked to feel this way about seeing them here (or anything Naddpod related) but aside from Bev, I'm not really liking these looks. Regardless still so excited with the update and for the game itself! 😃
Isa Gamez
I love seeing Brooke art!!! And absolutely amazing animations Caldwell!
Hmm… Not sure those quads are thick enough. LOL
Lizz Campos
I am 1000% going to buy this game!! So excited!
Tian Stele
Very cool!
Mystic Sybil
But GASP we are missing the most important member of the band! /REEEEEEEEEER/
Sierra Schuette
I cannot wait to play!
Dolce Gabbana
These dev diaries are very interesting! Can’t wait for more
Gurl Luigi
Omg Beverly is so dang cute
Riley McCann
Thank you for the pictures! I love the art style and Moonshine is perfect! Hardwon and Bev are also perfect (but Moonshine is my favorite) ❤️
Dany Ricci
something about it seemed uncanny to me and you just pinpointed what it was!
Nia R
This is awesome!!! I love all the designs they really capture each one’s personality perfectly!
brianchi
I seriously cant stop looking at these!!!!! <3
Good Guy Josh
Much like Gatorade hardwon should be thicker, more of a rectangle less of a triangle.
Taylor Bullman
Watch one of the cheat codes be “Bullywug Mating Call”
Charlie Hoskin
When does Scout Master Denny become a playable character? I assume the Pebblepots are bankrolling this whole thing
Charlie Hoskin
Or Caw Caw
Julie V Eckert
Looks like Bev is walking with the same arm and foot... He's a goof 😂
Julie V Eckert
This is so exciting!!! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing!
Ali K
this is so cute!! very sweet to share updates so we get to see what goes into these artistic decisions that is so so fun, and makes it feel so real that the game is coming along!
So cool to hear about the design process! Thanks for sharing :)
J. Marshall Smith
These are so cute! Very exciting to see.
Priyanka Patel
So exciting!!!!!
Reina Kim
It’s so beautiful we’re so blessed to have you NADDPOD 😭😭
Kris ✌️
Wow wow wow!!! They all look so wonderful! And it's so fun to read all your thoughts Caldwell!!
Robert Enriquez
Bev is so perfect I love my handsome little man
Very cool to see the prices unfold. Please give more updates as they come! I've never seen game dev before, so anything you share will be welcomed!
That would be amazing!
Danley Staniels
It should be illegal to be as erect as I am right now.
Spam gaming the not so skilled gamer (thanks jake)
Do you think there is a chance of a co op game in the future
DMCDawg
I have never been more excited for a video game. This looks amazing!
Nicole Helen
Best way to start a monday morning!! So happy with these and *SO* excited for the game!
Justin Totino
These look incredible!
Stephanie Neher
so excited!!!!!
Oakworthy Vineyards
Young Bev’s too-big hat is so stinking cute!
Omg 😍
Martin S
Looks awesome!!! Super excited to continue seeing updates
Mike Pindara
Caldwell these are amazing! I've never animated for games but are these cycles on 3s or 4s?
Neji
This is so beautiful, can't wait to see these guys in motion!!!
This is so cool!! Love all the small artistic decisions that go into this (Caldwell you are incredible)
AstraHorn
THIS IS AMAZING! I CANT WAIT
omg i love this so much!!! thank you so much for the game updates Caldwell - this has made my week so much better !
Love this!
Evan Cordero
This is awesome
This is fantastic. Does Beverly not swing his arms in opposition generally when walking?
Julia V
Really enjoying these updates, thank you for including us all in the process!
Tyler
This is so cool!! The characters look so great, and I'm excited to see the finished product. I love all the perks on the Patreon, but dev updates might be my favorite now.
Michael Lawton
Thank you for sharing the design process. It’s awesome to see the characters develop and how their personalities are reflected in the art. So excited for this!!
Evan V
Absolutely in love with these!!!
Madeleine D
HOORAY!
Rowan Stanley
Amazing, I am so excited
Looks awesome! If you need play testers hit me up!
Katie Watkins
This is so exciting!
Beef
Personally don't think moonshine boobs are big enough 😂😂😂
Please launch it on all the app stores in all countries not just the US 😁
Amazing! Can’t wait to play
Winged Thief
looking rad! I'm so excited about this!!!
Wow! This is incredibly exciting! Go caldy!
Fooleons
I love moonshine's leaf boots and I'm excited to see all of their adorable smiles Very very good, king, yeas
Keanu DRAMAFACE
♥️
Ben Beckwith
Super excited about this! But Hardwon's legs are the same size as Moonshine's! Beef up those quads! All quads and core! Seriously it is looking great though.
JessMayWin
This looks AMAZING!! The way they walk is literally so accurate to how I think of them as characters 😂
Erik
SO COOL
Alice Azalea
Ur telling me I can't play as paw paw???? Rude 😭 /s
Absolutely amazing. Cannot wait! So excited for you all and will absolutely be buying ASAP
Thomas Barker
Watch it be like a 6 hour game lol
frazninja
AAAAH! this is amazing! I can’t waittt omg
Wonderful to have insight into the design process! ❤️
Kelly
This is so exciting!! Love seeing the process!
Good Guy Josh
I want him built like a brick wall tbh
Good Guy Josh
My biggest critique is that hardwon’s legs aren’t thicc enough
Dr.Bees
AAAAAAAHHH!!
So so so huckin excited
Frank
Exactly like I've always seen rn. Absolutley blessed
Thanks Caldwell!
Good Guy Josh
Gorgeous, it’s so bizarre to have such a defined look to these characters.
Lila Goldenberg
sick!!! i cant wait to keep seeing more about this!!
Jeffrey Steck, Lord of the Fjord
Very freakin cool Caldwell!
Lisa Hartman
Yessss thank you Brooke and Caldwell!
Dani Sharkey
Wow wow wow wow!! Also Brooke absolutely killed it on the character designs!!!!
So much effort and care has clearly gone into this!! I love the change in Hardwon’s beard to look more like an axe
Connor Noonan
I can’t wait!!
this is so amazing!!!
Andrew Bonkginya
I have never been more excited for a game. To be able to play through the most incredible story ever told will be life changing. Thank you naddpod but specifically Caldwell cause he's the one who's name I read
Victoria Fair
It is so awesome to get such a great look at the work going into all the details of this game!
that facial expression for moonshine is truly the most perfect thing
CornCobb
Super excited for this ! The moment it drops I'm taking off work for a least a week lol
Taleisha G
THIS IS AMAZING
Dalton Elliott
Amazing Duncle Caldwell!!! Great work everybody ❤❤❤
Thomas Barker
Thanks for showing us these Caldwell! Stoked to see gameplay in the future!
I love them so much 🥰 thank you so much for sharing, this is so freaking cool!
LOVE IT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Amy Boyle
Love!! Nice work Duncle! Great work team 🙌🏼💕
Pamela Gray
Incredible! I simply cannot wait!
Katie
Oh look at them!!!!
Nicholas Johnson
Hi yes I will receive any and all RPG news you have thank you good sir
Hanna Wen
EXCITING!
Nadja Nordstrom
Gonna cry, this is so fuckin cool! Congratulations to you all and thanks so much for sharing!!!
Tonks
Stunning good sir
shahshahsbizadv
Amazing
Elana Kadish
this is so amazing and made me even more excited for the game (if that’s even possible)
Xavier Turner
Looking good guys!
sesamese
cant wait to see them in motion!
Rachel
instant serotonin notification