This week we discuss the author's journey and listening to the creation, then we show how the simulated people are really alive, moving around on the map, going about their business.

This week Thomas gives a quick update on the financing of the project.  Then we dive into some of the major tech changes we've made to the economy as we make the world more and more realistic.  Near the end of the video we show how NPC traders move around the road system buying and selling goods, and some new tech we made to be able to see any NPC on the map.

For this special Halloween episode we show ways you can use the grinder: for good or eeeeeee-vil.

Through the power of Pair Programming we've completed the first step of integrating in the new world simulator.  In this short(er) video we show how NPC settlers marry, move in together, and start making babies.  And how you can go visit the happy newborn family.

As we've been working on preparing Build 11 we've had to add some new features.  First one, then two more.  And now we're at 25!  In this update we list them all and demonstrate some of them.  This is why Build 11 is taking so long to prepare!  And Nic let's slip the most powerful object in the game, ruining the surprise.  Enjoy!

This is our final in depth interview of the Archmage Rises team members.  James Marantette answers your questions and provides a sneak peek of 3 tracks he's currently working on for the game.  

Work continues on Build 11.  So this week Nic and Rogier turn the spotlight on Thomas.  They ask your questions ranging from his background, where Archmage came from, to game influences.  Also includes discussion and photos of his Friendly Local Gaming Store (FLGS).

Rogier and Thomas interview another one of our team members with your questions: Nic Biondi! Questions range from the wacky to the philosophical, you never know what he is going to say!

We introduce a never before seen team member, Andrew the Writer.  We dig into his previous experience like how he turned an English degree into a career, passion for writing, story, and language, and what intrigues him about working on a simulated world RPG. 

Meet the man behind all the artwork in Archmage Rises!  As we continue to work on build 11, we take a moment to introduce you to longtime team member Rogier van de Beek.  We ask your questions (and some of our own) about his background, how he became a game artist, work on other RPGs like World of Warcraft TCG, Pathfinder, and Starfinder, and his work on the game.