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Wild Blueberry Games set out to create a mobile game that immerses players in a medieval fantasy universe. Players take on the role of a blacksmith, crafting detailed armor pieces like helmets and gauntlets. The game was designed to offer not just standalone gameplay but also integration with other titles in their fantasy world for a cohesive player experience.
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The development team needed a solution to consistently create significant amounts of high-quality game assets that fit their artistic vision. The challenge was to ensure that every armor piece and game element looked like it belonged in the same world, without overwhelming the studio’s design resources.
Wild Blueberry Games adopted Scenario to streamline asset creation. Using shapes as reference and various ControlNet modes, they were able to craft detailed armor sets while maintaining consistency in style and quality. The combination of image references with “Depth mode“ allowed the team to design specific silhouettes and intricate details, ensuring all assets aligned with their desired artistic style. This approach also extended to creating other game items and NPC portraits, maintaining a uniform visual identity across the game.
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Scenario has significantly reduced the time it takes to create complex assets. For instance, while creating armor pieces like helmets or gauntlets, what used to take a senior artist 2 to 3 days now only requires 2 to 3 hours using Scenario. This dramatic reduction is achieved by leveraging Scenario’s prompt settings, negative prompts, and various modes like ControlNet. Once the right settings are in place, the time difference between traditional methods and Scenario's workflow is staggering. In fact, the team is able to generate tens or even hundreds of assets in less than an hour, allowing for quicker iterations and more diverse designs.
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Time is the biggest constraint for independent game studios like Wild Blueberry Games, and every month of development can shorten the studio's runway. By drastically reducing the time needed to create and iterate on assets, Scenario has directly contributed to cutting costs. Importantly, the tool enhances rather than replaces the work of their artists. It allows them to do more within the same timeframe, making the team more productive without compromising artistic quality.
Integrating Scenario with other existing design tools (such as Adobe Photoshop) was seamless and simplified the development workflow. Real-time asset generation also became possible, allowing players to see the immediate impact of their crafting choices, boosting player engagement and making the gaming experience more interactive. This real-time feature starts with predefined options but lays the groundwork for dynamic asset generation in future updates.
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Wild Blueberry Games plans to deepen their use of Scenario, including exploring features like converting 2D assets into 3D models and animated NPCs. These advancements aim to further enrich the gameplay experience, making the fantasy world more interactive and engaging. The team’s experience with Scenario has proven that it is a powerful tool for maintaining visual consistency, accelerating the creative process, and opening new creative possibilities.
Scenario has transformed Wild Blueberry Games’ development approach by streamlining asset creation and enabling new creative possibilities. The integration of Scenario has not only enhanced efficiency but also paved the way for innovative gameplay features, reinforcing Scenario’s value in the game development industry.
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