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Title: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Mon 16/05/2016 08:49:22

(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/woam_logo.png)
(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/bg_1600b.png)

AI was embedded everywhere. In our cars, in our homes. In the clothes we wore. For some of us, even inside our own bodies.

Dreading the Singularity, mankind abruptly put an end to AI. The result was a worldwide technological collapse.





Generations later, Vera, a federal homicide detective is sent to rural outpost Nordsund to investigate a string of murders.

Vera soon finds herself pulled into an invisible war about technology and religion. While some want to awaken the Singularity, seen as a last deity in a godless world, others are vehement technophobes.





(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot03a.png)

(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot04a.png)

(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot02a.png)

(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot01a.png)


Whispers of a Machine will feature handpainted 640x360 graphics, an exciting story with existential twists, and multiple endings.

Visit the Steam page and put it on your wish list! (https://store.steampowered.com/app/631570/Whispers_of_a_Machine/)

The team
Petter Ljungqvist (The Samaritan Paradox), Writing, Art
Joel Staaf Hästö (Kathy Rain), Writing, Programming
Jacob Lincke, Music and Sound Effects
Pontus Lund, aka StillInThe90s (Camp 1), Additional Animation
Ivan Ulyanov, Portrait Art
Dave Gilbert, Voice-over Direction

The game will be published by
(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/rf_logo.png)

Thanks for checking out this thread! Please write a comment and share your thoughts, or lack thereof.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 16/05/2016 08:52:51
Interesting plot and gorgeous screens, teaming up two successful commercial adventure game developers, what's not to love?!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Blondbraid on Mon 16/05/2016 09:38:14
Quote from: CaptainD on Mon 16/05/2016 08:52:51
Interesting plot and gorgeous screens, teaming up two successful commercial adventure game developers, what's not to love?!
Definitely agree, this looks beautiful!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Mandle on Mon 16/05/2016 09:45:49
Holy God! That second screenshot (train-line and city) is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Looks bloody exciting!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Cassiebsg on Mon 16/05/2016 10:52:12
Agree with what the others have said.
It's looking lovely and story sounds interesting! (nod)

Good luck!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: kingstone on Mon 16/05/2016 11:38:12
Congratz on official kick off!!! Looks awesome :-D

Have you been inspired by Simon Stalenhags art (http://www.simonstalenhag.se/) for the visual style/setting of the game?

Really looking forward to following the progress of this game :)
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: shaun9991 on Mon 16/05/2016 12:16:03
Great news! I loved The Samaritan Paradox and I'm currently playing Kathy Rain and absolutely loving it.

The new games looks great and the story sounds very cool. Best of luck with the development, will be following closely :)
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Matti on Mon 16/05/2016 12:20:32
This sounds quite interesting and I love the artwork. Good luck with the development. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of this!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: luisdementia on Mon 16/05/2016 12:34:17
Looking awesome! Kathy Rain is a must-play for me
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: AnasAbdin on Mon 16/05/2016 13:49:38
Awesome story and graphics. I like the colors used and camera angles. Good luck with the production :)
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: selmiak on Mon 16/05/2016 14:03:37
These are exciting news! And it looks so great and like a very interesting world already. I'll keep and eye out for God's algorithm for sure!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Haggis on Mon 16/05/2016 14:38:59
Such stunning artwork, it's almost understated in a way but the detail is sublime - love the concrete base rising out of the forest.

Just looking at that last screenshot - like true Bluesmen do we get to squeeze that lemon? And what is that thing on top of the chest of drawers.

Anyway, it looks and sounds fantastic.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Stupot on Mon 16/05/2016 15:00:56
Gorgeous stuff. All the best Andail and JSH. I will be following this closely :-D
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Rocchinator on Mon 16/05/2016 15:17:41
Men this is beautiful, what a incredible looking game.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on Mon 16/05/2016 15:50:55
Butlerian Jihad for everyone! Yey!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Ark on Mon 16/05/2016 17:42:37
Absolutely beautiful! (nod) I must play this.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: selmiak on Mon 16/05/2016 19:24:45
*spoils the whole game*
Spoiler
(http://all-geo.org/highlyallochthonous/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/conspiracy_theories.jpg)
[close]
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Gribbler on Mon 16/05/2016 19:36:08
Looks beautiful. And considering your music taste in The Samaritan Paradox - it will sound beautiful too.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Grundislav on Mon 16/05/2016 21:34:05
I am excited :D
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Mon 16/05/2016 21:39:07
Looking great, Andail! Glad to see you and Joel working on this, been watching it closely on twitter and definitely pleased to see the plans for a 2017 release date!
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: SilverSpook on Tue 17/05/2016 21:15:18
Nice work!  Nice naturalistic color scheme and wide-open space feel also. Kind of like a Myst-ified Beneath a Steal Sky.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Andail on Wed 18/05/2016 09:20:23
Thanks for the kind words, everybody! They're a real inspiration injection!

Quote from: kingstone on Mon 16/05/2016 11:38:12
Have you been inspired by Simon Stalenhags art (http://www.simonstalenhag.se/) for the visual style/setting of the game?

I'm not gonna pretend I haven't looked at and to a degree studied Stålenhags art, like most contemporary digital painters I guess, and when you paint sci/fi-landscapes in a distinctly nordic light the association is inevitable...

The particular stretch of road in the top image is the highway leading from Göteborg to my former hometown Uddevalla, by the way :)
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: xBRANEx on Fri 27/05/2016 09:52:04
I really liked the name of the game, and then I liked everything else even more: the plot, the art. Really nice.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Gurok on Sat 28/05/2016 09:42:37
Intriguing. Everything looks very soft. Ambitious sprite size! And those sprites look so crisp comparatively.
Title: Re: God's Algorithm
Post by: Ctancreation on Sun 29/05/2016 19:04:22
need any help?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Tue 31/05/2016 12:33:12
Important press release ;)
We have changed the title from God's Algorithm to Whispers of a Machine.
I also added another screenshot to make this a worthy update.

Quote from: Ctancreation on Sun 29/05/2016 19:04:22
need any help?
We'll make sure to post in the recruitment section in that case, thanks though

PS:
Since I hate it when people bump their own threads excessively, I'm appending to this post to answer below question.

The reason we cut "God's Algorithm" is that it's a bit too 'techie' and complicated, and might deter non-computer-savvy players. Also, it refers to a game theory concept (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God%27s_algorithm) that won't really feature in the game, so it's a bit misguiding in that sense. "Whispers of a machine" has a (hopefully) broader appeal, and also happens to fit the plot spot on.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Mandle on Tue 31/05/2016 13:07:10
Quote from: Andail on Tue 31/05/2016 12:33:12
We have changed the title from God's Algorithm to Whispers of a Machine.

Hmmmmm...I must admit I thought the old title was better: The new one sounds a bit generic to my ear...Just my opinion of course...

Any reason for the change? Like you found another game with a similar name?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 31/05/2016 13:51:37
also looks like you need to change your forum signature if the new name is going to stick. ;)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Ark on Tue 21/06/2016 14:14:01
I like the new name - somehow it sounds more intriguing to me. And the new screenshot, of course, is super beautiful. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: WHAM on Mon 18/07/2016 11:33:10
Ooooh, I love everything about this! The story, the setting, the look, EVERYTHING!
Really looking forward to seeing this in action. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Sat 30/07/2016 15:11:04
Hi all, thought I'd chime in here a bit :)

This project is something me and Petter have been discussing for years, super excited that it's finally gonna happen! Things are moving a bit slow as I'm still quite busy with the mobile ports for Kathy Rain, but at some point this fall we should get going properly with the development. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Snake on Thu 04/08/2016 01:36:26
I'm still looking forward to this, Andail. I love the atmosphere, which isn't a surprise to me since all of your games have a great atmosphere. Great job and keep it up :)

PS
I want to see more screens!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: luisdementia on Thu 04/08/2016 01:43:07
Quote from: JSH on Sat 30/07/2016 15:11:04
Hi all, thought I'd chime in here a bit :)

This project is something me and Petter have been discussing for years, super excited that it's finally gonna happen! Things are moving a bit slow as I'm still quite busy with the mobile ports for Kathy Rain, but at some point this fall we should get going properly with the development. Stay tuned!

Good luck with the game ^^
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: inkyserifs on Sun 07/08/2016 21:01:45
that looks absolutely fantastic. I love your scenery art. *_*
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Tue 09/08/2016 13:05:20
New background:
Not 100% done - the signs are basically placeholders, and some linework is a little rough - but you get the idea.
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/entrance.png)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: xil on Tue 09/08/2016 13:45:26
This is looking fantastic mate, I really enjoyed TSM and Kathy Rain so I will definitely be picking this up. Name change was a good choice as well!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: SilverSpook on Tue 09/08/2016 23:01:43
Looks great +1! The new name fits the visuals better also, I think.  God's Algorithm gives me more neon or Matrix-ey cyberpunk.  Whispers of the machine fits the hushed nature-filled, natural-palette scenes here.  Like the future disappeared and is whispering to the inhabitants through relics, or some such.  Can't wait for this!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Wed 10/08/2016 03:57:21
Cool to see progress on this. I am fascinated with the idea of buildings within a building, and have been for some time, I like that you're doing something of that sort here.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on Wed 10/08/2016 13:12:17
I see it now ;-)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: luisdementia on Thu 11/08/2016 11:01:02
This game looks really good.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Sat 17/09/2016 19:47:29
Yo yo,
Time to add a new background to this thread. Those of you who follow me on Twitter will have seen it, so to also give you guys something extra I included a little step-by-step sequence to show you the process, kind of.

(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/tutmall1.png)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/tutmall2.png)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/tutmall3.png)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/tutmall4.png)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/tutmall5.png)

[imgzoom]http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/mallone5.png[/imgzoom]

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: AnasAbdin on Sat 17/09/2016 19:53:26
That's amazing ;-D
I love seeing stuff being made by different people! Each one has a different perspective.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 17/09/2016 20:19:38
Lovely! (nod)
Had a little fun spotting the difference between the last 2 pics. (laugh)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Yitcomics on Sat 17/09/2016 20:55:02
Quote from: Andail on Sat 17/09/2016 19:47:29
Yo yo,
Time to add a new background to this thread. Those of you who follow me on Twitter will have seen it, so to also give you guys something extra I included a little step-by-step sequence to show you the process, kind of.

Andail this is so awesome,I always love looking at these kind of process,hoping that I might learn something.Unfortunately I don't have a twitter account,but I might just get one. :P
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CrashPL on Mon 19/09/2016 08:18:22
Great looking background, nice step-by-step artworks as well! Can't wait to see more of such lovely things. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: SilverSpook on Mon 19/09/2016 10:31:27
Great looking work there man!  Everything is coming together nicely.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: KyriakosCH on Mon 03/10/2016 18:32:37
Looking Excellent 8-)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: AndyfromVA on Tue 04/10/2016 14:59:22
Looks awesome.  Any chance of a sequel to Kathy Rain?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Sat 08/10/2016 14:03:15
Quote from: AndyfromVA on Tue 04/10/2016 14:59:22
Looks awesome.  Any chance of a sequel to Kathy Rain?

It's a possiblity further down the line, but right now I'm fully engaged with WOAM :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: KyriakosCH on Sat 08/10/2016 17:21:30
Quote from: Andail on Tue 09/08/2016 13:05:20
New background:
Not 100% done - the signs are basically placeholders, and some linework is a little rough - but you get the idea.
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/entrance.png)

Very fine... 8-)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: mercenario on Mon 17/10/2016 12:35:34
Another must play! I think I'm gonna make a post of it in my blog.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Chicky on Mon 17/10/2016 18:28:47
That hanger(?) background is giving me a real Studio Ghibli vibe, great work Andail.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Thu 20/10/2016 10:55:45
Thanks guys! Chicky, Studio Ghibli vibe is a great compliment :)

Latest iteration of protagonist Vera:
[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/rg4Smd3.png[/imgzoom]
[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/GZQsIKo.png[/imgzoom]
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Thu 20/10/2016 21:04:17
This is looking lovely!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 20/10/2016 21:31:11
New character looks great! (nod)
But but but... I can't remember how she looked before! :~(

Keep up the great work. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Ark on Fri 28/10/2016 12:27:22
Backgrounds look awesome! As well as the heroine, but I must say I liked the first version more. She was cuter in my eyes. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Blondbraid on Fri 28/10/2016 20:12:52
Love the visuals, and it's fun to see character with an asymmetric style. 8-)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: cat on Sun 30/10/2016 14:44:16
Quote from: Blondbraid on Fri 28/10/2016 20:12:52
Love the visuals, and it's fun to see character with an asymmetric style. 8-)

Indeed, this is going to be a nightmare to animate - doing all animations twice...
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Sat 05/11/2016 09:12:54
Quote from: cat on Sun 30/10/2016 14:44:16
Quote from: Blondbraid on Fri 28/10/2016 20:12:52
Love the visuals, and it's fun to see character with an asymmetric style. 8-)

Indeed, this is going to be a nightmare to animate - doing all animations twice...

Twice is a bit of an exaggeration, frames just can't be flipped horizontally without tweaking the head :) Kathy Rain was a bit more difficult, since the asymmetry for her was prevalent over the entire sprite, not just the head. It still wasn't as much work as you'd think though, as many animations were drawn for a single direction anyway.

With that being said, since we are in somewhat uncharted waters with the bump to 640x360, we ARE looking for an additional animator (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=54083.0) to help alleviate the workload!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: harima on Wed 30/11/2016 03:52:39
graphics remind me orion conspirancy, but i'm shocked about the details of your characters! Nice nice nice work!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Wed 30/11/2016 18:07:00
New thread page, that means new screenshot, hooray :)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/MOCKUPpoliceoffice.png)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 30/11/2016 18:22:25
Looks fantastic!  Glad to see development is coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: selmiak on Wed 30/11/2016 21:12:50
oh nice! Let's a write a lot to get to a new page and a new screenshot soon!
That green light is cool. I'd totally click on it to walk into the light. Do these stairs lead to a door or are these glasswindows? Could be the outside world behind that or some eco terrarium thingy :D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: harima on Wed 30/11/2016 23:13:28
The man sitted down is great!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Blondbraid on Wed 30/11/2016 23:22:53
Great looking screenshot, I like the colors!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Thu 01/12/2016 19:28:36
Looks awesome, love the characters! But they must be a pain to animate. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Nixxon on Thu 01/12/2016 23:06:58
Looks superb! I love the soft contrast and eerie vibe.

Might just be the best title/name ever, too!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Wed 07/12/2016 13:29:23
Announcement time! Pontus "StillInThe90s" Lund has joined the team as an Assistant Animator :)

If you haven't already, be sure to check out his short and sweet game, Camp 1: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=52224.new#new
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Armageddon on Thu 08/12/2016 11:23:28
Wanted to stop by and say this game looks GORGEOUS, and while I don't believe the singularity is a possibility the story sounds quite intriguing. Good luck guys!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: KyriakosCH on Mon 02/01/2017 02:20:30
Quote from: Andail on Wed 30/11/2016 18:07:00
New thread page, that means new screenshot, hooray :)
(http://esseb.com/andail/godsalgorithm/MOCKUPpoliceoffice.png)

Wow

Looking GREAT 8-)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: SilverSpook on Mon 02/01/2017 06:08:09
Quote from: JSH on Wed 07/12/2016 13:29:23
Announcement time! Pontus "StillInThe90s" Lund has joined the team as an Assistant Animator :)

If you haven't already, be sure to check out his short and sweet game, Camp 1: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=52224.new#new

Congrats to Pontus! 

Camp 1 was one of my first official AGS experiences outside of Wadjet Eye, and it was probably one of the most memorable.

Also, fantastic new screenshot!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Sat 11/02/2017 10:01:51
Hey guys, we've updated the website with some fresh screenshots, enjoy!
http://www.whispersofamachine.com/
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: luisdementia on Sat 11/02/2017 15:56:38
I can't wait to play this game.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: SilverSpook on Sat 11/02/2017 18:35:08
The new stuff looks awesome!  Can't wait for this one!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Sat 20/05/2017 10:16:02
Hey everyone it's Screenshot Saturday:
(http://esseb.com/andail/town_square_animated.gif)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 20/05/2017 10:29:27
Very nice!  :wink:
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 20/05/2017 12:09:41
I just love screenshot Saturday!  (nod)
Somehow I'm always in awe about the amount of detail you guys manage to put into this lovely pictures.  ;-D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Riaise on Sat 20/05/2017 13:04:30
I really love the style of the backgrounds, they look fantastic! ;-D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: dactylopus on Sat 20/05/2017 16:48:43
That is looking very nice.  It also looks like there are plenty of places to go from here.

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Ghostcat on Wed 31/05/2017 02:57:27
This looks incredible. The art style is very clean. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Vincent on Wed 31/05/2017 10:51:34
I really can't describe how Amazing these screenshots looks guys! Andail, you are Amazing as the rest of the team! I really cannot wait to play this game! please HURRY UP! :P
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: SilverSpook on Sun 04/06/2017 20:47:05
Great work!  I can definitely see the signature art style coming through here, from Kathy Rain, etc.  There are a lot of dystopias, post-apocalypses, and generally society-had-issues due to machine malfunction, but few set in... smaller towns.  Particularly ones that have this sort of look to them, with all that space and nature in between the little car crashes and hints of future architecture.

Very much looking forward to this!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Fri 16/06/2017 20:02:47
Hi all! We're looking for some long term testers to join the WOAM team :)

Your responsibility will be to play regular builds, find bugs and give general feedback on the game all the way up until release. You'll be directly involved in the development process, helping shape the direction of the game. Right now, we use Steam for build distribution and Slack for everything else, so you'll need to create accounts for both.

If you're interested, you can reach out to us at contact [at] whispersofamachine.com. Let us know which games you have tested or otherwise worked on before, and maybe just a few sentences of who you are and why you'd like to join the team :) Please do NOT use forum PM. Cheers!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: FruitTree on Wed 21/06/2017 11:05:43
intersting premise and I'm really diggin the backgrounds! sober but with a great feel for detail and atmosphere!

Will the site provide updates? or should we keep an eye on this thread?

very interested! keep creating guys!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Wed 12/07/2017 12:10:30
Quote from: FruitTree on Wed 21/06/2017 11:05:43
intersting premise and I'm really diggin the backgrounds! sober but with a great feel for detail and atmosphere!

Will the site provide updates? or should we keep an eye on this thread?

very interested! keep creating guys!

Periodically checking this thread should provide the most up-to-date info! :)

By the way, Clifftop Games and Faravid Interactive are now proud sponsors of AdventureX 2017! We'll both attend in November and exhibit WOAM, don't forget to say hi if you happen to see two grumpy guys wearing WOAM t-shirts! :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Wed 02/08/2017 14:47:11
Update: We've now recruited composer and sound effects guy Jacob Lincke to our team.

Check out his awesome stuff here:
https://jacoblincke.bandcamp.com

Jacob's also a Göteborg native like myself, so we'll have the chance to go out and record authentic Nordic sound effects together.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: selmiak on Wed 02/08/2017 18:46:39
this sounds pretty cool, good pick for a soundguy! ;-D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Stupot on Wed 02/08/2017 23:23:02
Sounds like a real sound guy.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Tue 12/12/2017 16:56:16
Major update:
It's our pleasure to announce that Whispers of a Machine will be published by Raw Fury (http://rawfury.com/).
(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/rf_logo.png)

We'll also take the opportunity to show off our new game poster, painted by Swedish illustrator Gustav Rangmar:

(http://whispersofamachine.com/images/bg_1600b.png)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Grundislav on Tue 12/12/2017 17:01:52
Very nice!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: dactylopus on Wed 13/12/2017 02:20:17
Congrats on finding a publisher!  That poster looks great!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 13/12/2017 10:23:56
Terrific poster!

Haven't heard of Raw Fury before but their angle on being a publisher looks interesting.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: selmiak on Wed 13/12/2017 13:17:00
This is going to be great! And the poster is awesome!
But the upper border of the png is not blurred out like the rest of the borders and has a (semi)sharp edge to it...
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: CyberUncleCat on Wed 20/12/2017 06:51:28
Oh holy hell this game sure looks neat!

And Raw Fury, from how they describe themselves, do seem like a nice publisher so i wish you guys success with your game:).
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Thu 22/03/2018 10:28:18
Hey guys! The game is progressing nicely, here's a fresh screenshot for y'all!

(http://www.whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot06a.png)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Slasher on Thu 22/03/2018 14:19:08
Looks brilliant...

Nice work (laugh)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Matti on Thu 22/03/2018 14:51:37
Lovely! I really like the colors.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: dactylopus on Thu 22/03/2018 15:20:40
That's a fantastic screenshot!  The game is looking great!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Crimson Wizard on Thu 22/03/2018 15:28:19
Please, draw a stool for the guy, he's standing there all day long :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: selmiak on Thu 22/03/2018 16:46:12
nah, he's just a robot selling robots, like everything else in there ;)

Looking good guys, keep it up!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: homelightgames on Thu 22/03/2018 20:40:32
First, the screenshots look amazing.
Second, congratulations on getting a publisher.
Third, now that I see it, I can't unsee it... the poor shop guy does looks like he could use a sit down when no one else is in the shop. ;-D

keep up the good work
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Creamy on Fri 23/03/2018 18:44:40
Nice work as usual.

Kinda like a gloomier Risée du Monde (https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/brokensword/images/3/38/La_Riise_Monde.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20140309013627).
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Stupot on Sat 24/03/2018 00:34:01
Quote from: JSH on Thu 22/03/2018 10:28:18
Hey guys! The game is progressing nicely, here's a fresh screenshot for y'all!
Spoiler

(http://www.whispersofamachine.com/images/screenshot06a.png)
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That suit-of-armour looking robot body has exactly the same build and posture as the shopkeeper. Does he wear it?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: henrikes on Sat 24/03/2018 08:52:05
Isn't the desk a bit short compared to the man?

BTW is that wall-e on the wall :D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Click'd on Sat 24/03/2018 10:20:09
Quote from: henrikes on Sat 24/03/2018 08:52:05
BTW is that wall-e on the wall :D
Johnny 5
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Mandle on Sat 24/03/2018 23:20:43
Great background!

I do feel that the metallic robots etc. in the background could do with a bit more shiny highlights though, maybe in the colour of the light. They look a bit flat to me, almost like they are drawn on the wall.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: ManicMatt on Tue 27/03/2018 22:14:59
Gorgeous graphics! Kathy Rain is on my pc, hopefully one day I'll actually play it haha.

I am slowly catching up with my backlog of games.

Resigning from your job helps.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Mon 02/04/2018 16:53:35
Thanks for these lovely comments and all the constructive feedback!

We have heard your pleas, and Sture the shopkeeper will be given a magnificent stool in the next iteration of the background. I myself advocated for a throne, but the rest of the team thought that was a bit much :) We'll also have a look at some of the scaling and lighting issues.

In other news, we could also use a few more long term beta testers. If you would like to share the WOAM journey with us, give me a holler at contact [at] clifftopgames , com! (no forum PM please). Cheers!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Cassiebsg on Mon 02/04/2018 17:08:26
I would love to beta test, but if it's Steam beta testing only I won't be able to join in the journey.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Click'd on Mon 02/04/2018 17:51:57
Yes, you'd need Steam.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Mon 02/04/2018 20:04:41
Quote from: Cl... on Mon 02/04/2018 17:51:57
Yes, you'd need Steam.

Yup, sadly, Steam is required, as is creating a Slack account for communicating with the other team members.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Fri 03/08/2018 21:38:54
Hi all! We're not dead, albeit the heat wave this summer nearly did us in :X

I just wanted to let you know that I've created a Clifftop Games discord, where you can discuss Whispers of a Machine and other titles by us, and get exclusive early info before anyone else! http://discord.gg/aeYc64N
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Sat 06/10/2018 10:10:50
We have reached a critical milestone, as Whispers of a Machine is finally playable from beginning to end! :)

We have also teamed up with the legendary Ivan Ulyanov (known from countless WEG titles) for the character portraits!

(http://i65.tinypic.com/i3z580.png)

Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 06/10/2018 11:57:47
Congrats on reaching the milestone. (nod)
And those portraits, BG and characters look awesome!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: StillInThe90s on Sun 07/10/2018 15:19:28
Good to hear about Ulyanov joining the project. Absolutely lovely portraits btw.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: shaun9991 on Tue 09/10/2018 10:19:47
Ulyanov is the portrait god - looking very nice indeed :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 14:40:18
Yayyy! Ivan is fantastic. An excellent choice.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Tue 09/10/2018 15:56:38
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 14:40:18
Yayyy! Ivan is fantastic. An excellent choice.

Do you know him too?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Ilyich on Tue 09/10/2018 16:17:50
Haha, you are all much too lovely! Excited to be involved in this game, I have a vague suspicion it's going to be a good one! ;)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 16:39:46
Quote from: Andail on Tue 09/10/2018 15:56:38
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 14:40:18
Yayyy! Ivan is fantastic. An excellent choice.

Do you know him too?

I've only worked with him on almost every project of mine since 2014. :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: Andail on Wed 10/10/2018 07:33:05
Quote from: StillInThe90s on Sun 07/10/2018 15:19:28
Good to hear about Ulyanov joining the project. Absolutely lovely portraits btw.
There's still animations to draw if you need work :)

Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 16:39:46
Quote from: Andail on Tue 09/10/2018 15:56:38
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Tue 09/10/2018 14:40:18
Yayyy! Ivan is fantastic. An excellent choice.

Do you know him too?

I've only worked with him on almost every project of mine since 2014. :)
;)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: ArsCreativa on Sun 14/10/2018 17:53:23
Nice screenshots! I really like the style, I'd love to see a video of the game in motion.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: AGD2 on Thu 29/11/2018 12:52:26
Wow, this is looking great! Who's doing your character sprite design? The details are really nice.

Best of luck with this!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: sawyer on Fri 30/11/2018 00:51:45

release the kracken!!!!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: JSH on Mon 03/12/2018 16:16:58
So, WOAM finally has a steam page and a trailer!

Check them out and don't forget to wishlist, like and share! :)

Steam Page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/631570/Whispers_of_a_Machine/)
Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387SnBp92Rw&list=PLuwwLD7PTg2gOOF-vyk63YZcx5i9A8Z8r)


Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine
Post by: dactylopus on Mon 03/12/2018 22:59:31
Quote from: JSH on Mon 03/12/2018 16:16:58
So, WOAM finally has a steam page and a trailer!

And I have a new item on my Wishlist!

Nice teaser trailer, too!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: AndyfromVA on Sun 09/12/2018 00:49:41
Looks good!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: JSH on Mon 21/01/2019 07:22:20
Today the voice over recordings begin, with Dave Gilbert at the helm :-D Exciting times!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: rocifier on Wed 23/01/2019 00:03:29
This looks like a game I NEED to play.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: Surdy on Fri 25/01/2019 15:42:10
I am very interested in this game. When will it be released on GOG?
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: JSH on Fri 25/01/2019 20:59:06
Quote from: Surdy on Fri 25/01/2019 15:42:10
I am very interested in this game. When will it be released on GOG?

We don't have a release date set on GOG (or anywhere else for that matter), but we're doing our best to have the game out some time in the spring of this year.

It should also be mentioned that GOG has a curated store and they have yet to look at the game, so we can't guarantee that it will be available there. But we'll definitely send them a build at some point and hope for the best :)
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on Mon 28/01/2019 16:15:06
Quote from: JSH on Fri 25/01/2019 20:59:06
We don't have a release date set on GOG (or anywhere else for that matter),

I was initially reluctant to register to Steam just for that, but in the end I did it. That's how attractive the game is ;)
I have a small tip though : when you go to your game's web page (not the steam pace, I mean your own page with your own domain name), there's no hint that the game has been released, and no link to Steam. It even says "the game IS BEING developed...", "it WILL feature...".
There should be a huge button in the middle that says "THE GAME HAS BEEN RELEASED, CLICK HERE TO BUY IT FROM STEAM" or something.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: JSH on Mon 28/01/2019 16:21:51
Quote from: Monsieur OUXX on Mon 28/01/2019 16:15:06
Quote from: JSH on Fri 25/01/2019 20:59:06
We don't have a release date set on GOG (or anywhere else for that matter),

I was initially reluctant to register to Steam just for that, but in the end I did it. That's how attractive the game is ;)
I have a small tip though : when you go to your game's web page (not the steam pace, I mean your own page with your own domain name), there's no hint that the game has been released, and no link to Steam. It even says "the game IS BEING developed...", "it WILL feature...".
There should be a huge button in the middle that says "THE GAME HAS BEEN RELEASED, CLICK HERE TO BUY IT FROM STEAM" or something.


Thanks for going to such lengths to play WoaM, but it IS still being developed, it's not released or available for sale :) We should add a Steam link to the website though, true, and the same for the publisher page for the game. Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on Tue 29/01/2019 21:28:59
Quote from: JSH on Mon 28/01/2019 16:21:51
it IS still being developed, it's not released or available for sale :)
OK I have no idea what made me think it was. I saw some updates on Facebook and convinced myself that the game was released.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - now has a Steam page!
Post by: JSH on Wed 27/03/2019 14:02:48
We now have a release date, April 17th! In just a few weeks you'll be able to play WoaM on Windows (Steam & GOG), Mac, iOS or Android! :-D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: Hobo on Wed 27/03/2019 18:02:04
Awesome news! That's already less than a month away. Have a great launch and hopefully it'll end up being both a critical and commercial success.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: dactylopus on Thu 28/03/2019 04:13:10
That's great news!  Looking forward to it.  Best of luck for a successful release!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: selmiak on Sun 31/03/2019 14:29:31
exciting news! This is a (close to) day 1 purchase for me :) :-D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: JSH on Thu 11/04/2019 17:53:36
Less than a week from release, and we just released another short trailer!
https://twitter.com/RawFury/status/1116373622879166464
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: dactylopus on Sun 14/04/2019 07:11:10
I recently completed Kathy Rain and it was a fantastic experience.  My fiancé loved following along and helping out.  I really hope that this game will allow us a similar experience, and as far as I can tell from the trailer, it will.

Very excited.  Best of luck!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: JSH on Sun 14/04/2019 13:38:25
Quote from: dactylopus on Sun 14/04/2019 07:11:10
I recently completed Kathy Rain and it was a fantastic experience.  My fiancé loved following along and helping out.  I really hope that this game will allow us a similar experience, and as far as I can tell from the trailer, it will.

Very excited.  Best of luck!

Awesome, glad you and your fiancé enjoyed it :) There are some similarities, so if you'd enjoy the change in setting and slightly more malleable protagonist, WoaM will be right up your alley!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: Dkobylarz on Tue 16/04/2019 21:47:01
The release date is burning a hole on my calendar. Very excited to play it tomorrow!!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: Andail on Wed 17/04/2019 06:16:55
Last chance to write something in this thread, so I'll use it to express a big thank you to the AGS community!
Oh and buy the game, I think you'll like it, it has things you can pick up and characters and stuff!
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: Stupot on Wed 17/04/2019 07:34:24
Seriously, good luck with the release, guys.
It looks great.
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: SilverSpook on Wed 17/04/2019 08:49:31
Woohoo, best of luck! :D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: shaun9991 on Wed 17/04/2019 09:32:09
Best of luck with the release! The game is looking great, can't wait to play it :D
Title: Re: Whispers of a Machine - launching April 17!
Post by: JSH on Wed 17/04/2019 10:13:38
Four more hours until release, so I'll echo Andail's sentiment and take the opportunity to thank everyone too! It's been a wild ride, and we'll see you guys on the other side! :-D