Making an animated tutorial for Boundless Nations. Ultimately, this will have VO, pauses for explanation, possibly extra motion graphics.
Could stuff like this help make the game more accessible? Let us know what you think.
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Animating this Di Roll took ages. Not being technical, I 'threw' it over and over until it hit 20, then animated the camera.
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Bit more animation for the Pitch Video, this one showing pieces moving on the tracking board and cards being collected.
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Decided to animate this timelapse thing differently. I think it looks better simplified.
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Wood-textured game box cover with embossed relief illustration. The title 'BOUNDLESS NATIONS - A 4X TABLETOP ROLEPLAYING GAME' appears in carved lettering at the top. The central image features a tall Art Deco-style tower or monument with radiating light beams behind it. Flanking the tower are various faction symbols and imagery: on the left, a spaceship and celestial motifs; on the right, what appears to be a dragon or winged creature. The entire design has an engraved, woodcut aesthetic with warm brown tones suggesting carved or laser-etched wood.
This is a possible design for the box everything comes in, I'm going for a laser-etched wood thing. Again, I think it would be a cool reward for any especially generous donors.
What do we think of this for a box cover?
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Black and white line drawing of an anthropomorphic rabbit wearing a tall top hat and formal Victorian-style clothing with a crest on the vest, riding on the back of a large dinosaur-like creature with striped legs and a long neck. The rabbit holds a riding crop. They're in a landscaped park setting with classical architecture including a domed temple structure in the background, ornamental trees, and a pond where several goose-like birds are fleeing into the water. The art style is detailed with cross-hatching and stippling techniques.
A Leporidian business magnate takes a leisurely Daucan ride through his grounds, as Honkrats flee to the water.
The Leporidians are a humanoid rabbit-like species. Their culture is highly capitalistic, with fiercely rigid class structure based on personal wealth.
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Full Body close up of the Ijo
These fierce and deadly hunters have evolved an exceptionally specialised internal organ, capable of recycling bodily fluids ad infinitum. As such, they do not need to drink and are able to survive on the minimal water derived from their sun parched prey.
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Animated our map in a combination of 3D and 2D. I'm not at all a 3D animator so this was challenging, but I reckon it came out ok.
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Image 1: Black and white illustration showing a group of anthropomorphic animal (Cenelin) musicians performing in a courtyard with stone archways. The musicians, wearing period clothing, are playing various stringed instruments including lutes and guitars. The scene is set on cobblestone pavement with architectural elements like columns and arches in the background.
These are the Cenelin (that's a hard C right there), the most adorable of all in the Boundless Realms. Culturally, they're like groovy little Hobbits, they're all about good food, drink, music, family, and friends.
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Detailed view of the lower portion of the deity figure, showing ornate decorative patterns covering what appears to be legs or lower body parts. Chains and various ornamental elements hang down, and the intricate spiral motifs continue throughout. The background shows damaged urban structures and debris.
(6/7) Tell me what you think - feedback is good, and for once I'm trying to make something as good as I can. Does it work as intended? #ArtFeedback #BoundlessNations
Detailed black and white illustration showing a large, multi-armed deity figure with ornate decorative patterns covering its body, standing amid a destroyed cityscape. The figure has a prominent eye in its chest/torso area and flame-like hair. Above, drone-like objects with propellers fill the sky, and there's a large mushroom cloud or tree-like explosion in the background. The scene depicts urban destruction with rubble and damaged buildings.
Still drawing final trailer images for Boundless Nations. These will be subtly animated - minimum line boil, slow movement of objects/limbs. Might animate them being drawn onto a page too.
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Detailed black and white illustration of a futuristic cityscape reflected in water, with swirling, organic patterns emerging from or overlaying the urban landscape. The scene has dramatic atmospheric shading and suggests reality being warped or transformed.
a large, fluffy Ragdoll cat with striking blue eyes and cream/brown coloring sitting regally in a modern kitchen setting. The cat has a white chest and dark facial markings, and appears very majestic and well-groomed.
New Shaper horror concept: entire cities of engineered sentient beings created solely to suffer. When unlimited power meets the complete absence of empathy.
Miyazaki fluff for balance 🐱
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Complete panoramic view of the Garden of Horrific Delights scene showing the full composition with multiple Shapers in robes observing various living sculptures across a terraced landscape.
Close-up photo of a very young Ragdoll kitten with large blue eyes and cream/brown coloring, showing tiny pink paw pads as it reaches toward the camera.
Finished Garden of Horrific Delights! Shapers in formal robes touring galleries of conscious living sculptures. The ultimate expression of godlike power without morality.
Baby Miyazaki paws for emotional recovery 🐾
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Black and white line drawing showing a disturbing scene with a tortured humanoid sculpture in the foreground and several tall, robed figures (Shapers) standing in the background observing. Additional twisted sculptures are visible in the distance, creating a gallery-like setting of horror.
Photo of a very fluffy Ragdoll cat lying sprawled on beige carpet, showing its full luxurious coat. The cat has cream and brown coloring with dark facial markings and appears completely relaxed and content.
WIP: Shaper Garden of Horrific Delights. Elegant beings in formal robes touring galleries of conscious living sculptures. Suffering as high art when you're beyond morality.
Miyazaki fluff for balance 😸
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Black and white line drawing of a disturbing humanoid figure with elongated limbs and organic, textured surfaces covering its body. The figure appears to be in a pose of anguish, with multiple faces or heads visible, and root-like or organic growths extending from its feet. The artwork suggests transformation and suffering.
Photo of a Ragdoll cat with cream and brown colouring lying on beige carpet. The cat is grooming itself, with one paw visible and its head turned in a graceful pose showing its dark facial markings and fluffy fur.
New Shaper horror concept: living sculpture shaped like a Shaper itself. The ultimate twisted irony - beings transformed into their tormentors' image while fully conscious.
Miyazaki judges appropriately 😸
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Black and white line drawing of a disturbing hybrid creature that appears to be a fusion of humanoid and animal forms, with multiple limbs, torsos, and heads twisted together in an agonized pose. The figure shows detailed musculature and organic textures suggesting pain and transformation.
Close-up photo of a Ragdoll cat with cream and brown colouring looking past the camera with large blue eyes and a somewhat startled or concerned expression. The cat is lying on a textured green blanket or carpet.
Dark Boundless Nations concept: Shaper "living sculptures" - sentient beings twisted into art while fully conscious. What happens when godlike beings get bored of pleasure?
Miyazaki is not impressed 😸
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Detailed black and white illustration on grey background showing ethereal humanoid figures (Shapers) floating through elaborate swirling vapor clouds above a garden of crystalline flowers. The vapours form intricate spiral and curling patterns that fill most of the circular composition, while geometric crystal formations and botanical elements are scattered throughout the lower portion. The line work is highly detailed with varying densities creating depth and atmosphere.
Close-up photo of a Ragdoll cat lying on carpet, showing pink paw pads (toe beans) as the cat grooms or plays. The cat has cream and brown coloring with dark facial markings and white chest fur.
Finished Shaper pleasure gardens! Crystalline flowers emit vapors so thick and intoxicating you can float on them. Reality-shaping beings know how to party 🌸
Plus: Miyazaki toe beans! 🐾
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Line drawing sketch showing floating humanoid figures (Shapers) amid swirling, spiralling patterns representing thick vapours. Crystalline flower-like forms are scattered throughout the composition, with architectural elements visible in the background corners.
Closer view of same concept art, showing the Shapers floating through elaborate swirling vapor patterns with crystalline flowers and geometric forms integrated throughout the design
Close-up photo of a very young Ragdoll kitten with striking blue eyes, dark facial markings, and white chest fur. The kitten has exceptionally large, round eyes and is sitting on what appears to be a dark surface.
WIP: Shaper pleasure gardens where crystalline flowers emit vapors so thick you can float on them! Pure alien hedonism.
Plus: baby Miyazaki with those ridiculous giant eyes 🐱
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Detailed black and white illustration of an alien landscape featuring massive crystalline formations of varying sizes jutting from rocky terrain. The crystals have sharp, geometric facets and tower above the ground like natural skyscrapers. Smaller crystal clusters and organic plant-like forms are scattered throughout the scene under a gradient sky.
Close-up photo of a large Ragdoll cat with cream and brown coloring suckling on a knitted beige blanket. The cat's face is slightly blurred from movement, showing whiskers and dark facial markings.
Finished the crystal world concept art! Shaper-engineered reality where valuable semiconductors and magical crystals grow naturally from alien soil.
Plus: Miyazaki being a giant baby with his security blanket 🐱
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Black and white line drawing showing an alien landscape with large crystalline formations. The scene depicts spiky, geometric crystal clusters of varying sizes scattered across rocky terrain, with some organic-looking tree or plant forms in the background. The crystals have sharp, angular facets and appear to be growing naturally from the ground. The style is detailed pen-and-ink illustration.
A fluffy Ragdoll kitten with cream-colored fur and dark brown points on ears, face, and tail sits curled up inside a white bathroom sink. The kitten has bright blue eyes and is looking directly at the camera. A chrome faucet and soap dispenser are visible, along with white tile walls in the background.
WIP art for Boundless Nations! Exploring Shaper-engineered worlds with infinite resources - this one grows InGaAs crystals (real expensive semiconductor material) and magical Whisperstone.
Plus: Miyazaki back when he fit in sink. Absolutely massive now. 🐱
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A detailed black and white fantasy illustration showing anthropomorphic deer-like creatures (Hrvelir) conducting a ritual ceremony. In the center, a large flame rises from a circular platform. Two main figures with antlers and robes stand on either side - one smaller figure on the left holding a staff, and a larger, more elaborate figure on the right also with a staff. Behind them stretches an audience of many similar antlered beings arranged in tiered seating. A full moon dominates the starry night sky above rolling hills in the background.
The Hrvelir ritual of Inngshish Væskul, "Lunar Summoning" is an ancient and vital practice of Climomancy. At full moon, Hrvelir mages gather to chant in low tones and staccato rhythms, harnessing Lunar energies to draw atmospheric magic towards their settlements.
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A stylized illustration of the Mighty Hogfish, an enormous whale-like creature with tusks, breaching dramatically from a stormy sea. The creature, with its blue-gray body and distinctive elongated tusks, towers above a small white sailing vessel. The sky features swirling patterns of purple, red, and gold clouds, creating a dreamlike, fantastical atmosphere. The Hogfish is shown mid-jump, creating a massive splash as it arcs over the vulnerable ship, demonstrating its immense size and power against human scale.
Ragdoll cat with dark brown points and striking blue eyes peeks out from behind a wooden frame. The cat has dark ears, face, and paws contrasting with lighter fur on its body. Only half of the cat's face is visible as it cautiously observes from its hiding spot against a cream-colored wall background. The cat appears alert and curious.
A fluffy cat named Miyazaki lies on beige carpet underneath a wooden furniture piece. The cat has a Siamese-type coloring with dark brown points on its face, ears, and legs, with white paws and chest. Miyazaki is lying on their back with mouth open in a mid-yawn or playful expression, showing their pink tongue. Their whiskers are prominently visible against the dark fur of their face.
The Mighty Hogfish
Prized for blubber and ivory, feared for formidable strength and intelligence, little is known about these giants of the deep.
Also a couple of pictures of Miyazaki hiding from the heat.
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Promotional poster for "Boundless Nations" - the world's first 4X tabletop roleplaying game. The image features a vintage-style map with fantasy landmasses and settlements, including regions labeled "Great Mountains," "Dev Sunderlands," and "Nerkern Archipelago." Illustrated creatures frame the map: a jellyfish-like being on the left and an antlered deer-like humanoid in ornate armor on the right. The poster includes a QR code for registration and website information. The design has an ethereal, parchment-like background with faded circular symbols, giving it a mystical fantasy atmosphere.
🌟 Playtest BOUNDLESS NATIONS - the world's first 4X tabletop RPG! 🌟
This game blends Civilization-style strategy with D&D-like roleplaying. Your feedback shapes our final product!
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Most importantly: EVERYONE HAD FUN! 🎲
More development updates coming soon!
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✨ First Boundless Nations playtest in the wild! ✨
Our vision for the world's first true 4X TTRPG is coming to life thanks to these brilliant playtesters!
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Detailed pen and ink illustration of a vast sci-fi landscape featuring a towering central spire surrounded by swirling cosmic energy patterns. This Spire houses the Machine. Behind it a large mechanical airship floats in the turbulent sky on the left, while geometric structures and platforms extend across the scene.
In the beginning, civilization was a solitary flame in a dead universe. The Shapers discovered how to create new realities - first for harvesting resources, then fulfilling deepest fantasies. 🧵
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Meet the Hrvelir: Gentle furry giants who thrive in frozen climates and feed on magical energy captured from weather systems. These mystical peacekeepers have an intrinsic talent for Climomancy - weather magic. 🧵
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