RPGWatch Feature - Arcadian Atlas Interview

Aubrielle talked with Becca and Taylor Bair, the producers of the upcoming tactical RPG Arcadian Atlas, which is currently on Kickstarter and could still use more funds to reach their goal of $90K. Aubrielle also shares her personal views on what was mentioned.

Aubrielle: "What is your vision for AA?  What would you like it to accomplish?"

Taylor: "Becca and I grew up kids of the 90s with our LEGO adventures, SNES classics like Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger, and old PC computers with game creation engines. So [now] we are building a microcosm of what we loved as children – a game inspired by the classics but with a fresh twist.  We have always had eclectic passions, and Arcadian Atlas is blend of those things with it’s trip-hoppy beats, meticulously pixelated maps, and complex battle classes.  So our vision is ultimately to create something that takes the classics of the tactical RPG genre and infuses a freshness to them."

Freshness, yes, but AA doesn't reinvent the wheel.  Twin Otter's aim has always been to create a tight, neatly-packaged experience where your class matters, and how you choose to progress through that class matters even more.  "Nothing is wasted" when it comes to leveling up; everything has a purpose.  Pointless skill trees are an absolute no.  Weapon mastery skills are the key to this formula.  "Want your Ranger to master the wider range and faster movement skills of a bow, or the sheer power and crippling attacks from a crossbow? Choose based on your style and watch as new branches open with more powerful and unique abilities to compliment that style," Taylor says.