Crestpeak Bay

Devlog

• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.091)
  May 24, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 04-05-2021: Unique Events
  April 05, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! We are wrapping up unique events for our first batch of unique NPCs, which means now is a good time to talk about what unique events are and why they are so important to Crestpeak. Unique eve... Continue reading
• 03-22-2021: Jam Sessions
  March 22, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! There are a few music tracks slated for the next recording session. The process that we do recording sessions is pretty cool; a result of the... conditions prevalent over this last year.... O... Continue reading
• 03-15-21: Next NPC Batch
  March 15, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! Just because we're looking for a dev doesn't mean we're slowing down any other areas of production. The first batch of unique NPCs is taking form. All of the portrait assets are done, events... Continue reading
• 03-08-21: Development Pause
  March 08, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! New builds will be put on hold for the time being as our developer has had to step away from the project. We will need some time to find somebody equally communicative and competent. The vett... Continue reading
• 02-15-21: Our Characters
  February 15, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! This week we want to take some time to give you a rundown of the unique NPCs we're working on. Unlike filler NPCs who have 10 short randomized interactions and a few incidental lines, Unique... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.09)
  February 08, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 02-01-21: One More Week!
  February 01, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! The upcoming 0.09 build is coming in exactly ONE WEEK! Hopefully your playtester muscles are warmed up and you will report any bugs in our Discord server! Speaking of... Be sure to follow us... Continue reading
• 01-25-21: Next Build Release Date
  January 25, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! We will be releasing the new build on February 8th! That's all. Keep an eye out for that! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading
• 01-18-21: Back in the Saddle
  January 18, 2021 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! Been a while since the last vlog, but we've still been doing QA and making more NPCs. The next build will be a bugfix build meant to tune a few things in our maps to make everything line up... Continue reading
• 11-23-20: One Year of Thanks
  November 23, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  It's been a year since we started this journey. When looking back, we've made incredible progress. What started as an idea in a broken engine was reshaped quickly into a solid foundation to build on... Continue reading
• 11-16-20: Health
  November 16, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! This week we just want to leave you with a message of health. Health takes many forms. Physical health, emotional health, cognitive health, social health, financial health, and environmental... Continue reading
• 11-09-20: Unique NPCs
  November 09, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! Today we're talking about our Unique NPCs! As you may remember from previous devblogs, we have 3 classes of NPCs in this game: Filler, Unique, and Dateable. We've finished putting all of the... Continue reading
• 11-02-2020: Inspiration Roundup
  November 02, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  It's very important for everyone to stay as safe as possible this holiday season. Wear a mask, wash your hands, practice social distancing, and if you need something to cut through the boredom of stay... Continue reading
• 10-26-20: Team Building
  October 26, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! We'd like to welcome two new writers and a colorist to the team. As the project continues, a lot of character content will need to be added, and keeping a consistent pace will be important... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.08)
  October 19, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 10-05-20: Next Build SOON™
  October 05, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  How's everyone doing? It's been a while since our last build, but the next one is gonna be a pretty big one! It should be out sometime this month. What's in store for this one: New music New NPCs New... Continue reading
• 09-14-2020: 3 Qualities in a Good Collaborator
  September 14, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  Hey, all! One of the keys to a successful project is finding the right kind of people to help. There are many important qualities in a collaborator, and some that may seem important but are less so in... Continue reading
• 08-31-2020: Inspiration Roundup
  August 31, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Oh my goodness, summer is almost over... We're looking to start a monthly tradition here of listing 3 games that have inspired some part of Crestpeak Bay to varying degrees. So without further ado, he... Continue reading
• 08-24-2020: Producing Music in the Cloud
  August 24, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hello! We're plugging away at assets for the next build and just wanted to talk a little bit about the process for real-time music collaboration when our composer and engineer are in their respective... Continue reading
• 08-17-2020: Approaching Milestones
  August 17, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! Hope you've gotten a chance to play our latest build! We're fast approaching some key milestones for this development cycle (what we are dubbing Alpha 0.1). First off, music for the afternoon... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.07)
  August 03, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 07-27-2020: Designing Minigames
  July 27, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, fitlings and healthdralisks! Today we're discussing the challenges and behind-the-scenes thinking behind designing minigames for Crestpeak Bay! First of all, we should define what a minigame is... Continue reading
• 07-20-2020: Next Build Release Date
  July 20, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey all! We are underway with putting together the next build. All assets save for a few lines of text have been delivered. It feels like we can confidently say that the next build will be ready by Au... Continue reading
• 07-06-2020: Final Batch!
  July 06, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  There is one more batch of assets for what we categorize as "Filler NPCs" left to be made. Thus far we've done sprites and portraits for: -Gymgoers -Adults -Kids and Animals -Beachgoers This last batc... Continue reading
• 06-29-2020: Music Update
  June 29, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! Hope everyone is doing their part to keep themselves and their community healthy! While most other areas of development have been unaffected due to the remote nature of the Crestpeak Team, mu... Continue reading
• 06-22-2020: When is the Next Build?
  June 22, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey all! Hope everyone had a good Father's Day! The next build will be coming out late July/early August and will include nighttime versions of the outdoor locations (Park and Beach) and the biggest a... Continue reading
• 06-08-2020: Summer Goals
  June 08, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Heyo! If you haven't already, make sure to try out our new cafe mini-game (build attached) and let us know what you think in the comments. This month we'll be focused on completing key assets and doin... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.06)
  June 02, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 05-18-2020: Almost New Build
  May 18, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Playtesting and final tweaks are under way for the next build so fingers crossed that it'll drop next Monday! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Patreon and Discord !... Continue reading
• 05-04-2020: Develop the Game, We Will
  May 04, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Greetings, padawans! Development has begun on the barista mini-game and we're looking to release it by the end of the month, so keep an eye out for that! While you wait, why don't you tell us what you... Continue reading
• 04-20-2020: High Hopes
  April 20, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hi, all! How is everyone holding up in these trying times? Remember that if you've got a LOT of downtime, working out is a great way to reduce stress, anxiety, and boredom! We're working hard on the n... Continue reading

  
• 04-06-2020: Staying Strong
  April 06, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! I'm really pleased with how the music turned out in the latest build. To check it out, go play it! https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay March was a tough month for... well, just ab... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.05)
  April 01, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 03-23-2020: Staying Healthy
  March 23, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  Hello all! We know times are tough right now, but we hope you are staying healthy and staying safe for your sake and the sake of others. Remember to follow WHO guidelines. Despite certain difficulties... Continue reading
• 03-09-2020: Marching On
  March 09, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  Hey, all! Have you messed around with the latest build? If not, get on that! https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay March is here and it's time to look back on February before moving onto our... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.04)
  March 02, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 02-24-2020: Next Build... Soon™
  February 25, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

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  The build centered around the first mini-game is on its way! We're excited to put it in your hands to see who can rack up the highest number of reps! We're also adding more NPC placeholders around the... Continue reading
• 02-10-2020: Music is Important
  February 11, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Every game needs an awesome soundtrack. It's a tough balancing act. The music is a HUGE part of creating the feel of the game. It has to strike a balance; being memorable without being distracting, be... Continue reading
• 02-03-2020: February Plans!
  February 03, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! Before we discuss what we've got planned for development this month, make sure you give the latest build a try! https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay For February, we are going to do... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha 0.03)
  January 28, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  DOWNLOAD AND PLAY HERE: https://crestpeak-bay.itch.io/crestpeak-bay JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crestpeakbay Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord !... Continue reading

  
• 01-20-19: Incoming Build!
  January 20, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  This batch of NPCs has been put into the game and dialogue has been implemented. There are some things we've got to work out and test but this build is shaping up quite nicely and we should have it fo... Continue reading
• 01-13-2020: Patreon Changes!
  January 14, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! Starting today, we'll be updating Patreon rewards tiers to be clearer about rewards. Additionally, we'll be combining the $10 and $20 tiers into a single $15 tier. The reason for this is be... Continue reading

  
• 01-06-2020: WE BACK!
  January 07, 2020 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hope everyone had a great holidays and a happy new year! We're getting the gears back in motion this month with some NPC implementation, a new build in the works, more assets, and, if I can swing it,... Continue reading

  
• 12-12-19: Holiday Hiatus
  December 12, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! Progress on the new build is coming along nicely. Once we've released this one we're going to take a hiatus for the rest of the month to enjoy the holidays and get ready to take 2020 by the... Continue reading
• 12-09-19: On to the Next One
  December 09, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Happy Holidays, everyone! Version 0.02 of the Crestpeak Bay Alpha is in the can so it's time to move onto 0.03. On the docket is a few small graphics changes, an attempt to tighten up the movement, fi... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha0.02)
  December 02, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  We are excited to bring you guys and girls the latest build! We're setting the table for the main gameplay loop. Right now it'll feel like there's not much feedback, but if you keep visiting the gym a... Continue reading

  
• 11-25-19: Giving Thanks!
  November 25, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Whatup, gobblers? In the last couple of months since resetting the project as Crestpeak Bay, we've made SO MUCH progress. For this Thanksgiving bloggle bloggle I would like to pay gratitude to the peo... Continue reading
• 11-21-19: Up Next...
  November 21, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, everybody! With the very first alpha build in the can, we're setting our sights on fixing things in the current build (namely, movement/collisions) and adding the foundations for systems (day/wee... Continue reading
• NEW BUILD (Alpha0.01)
  November 18, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey Fitnerds! Today we have HUGE news! The first build of Crestpeak Bay is out! This has been a team effort and we’re excited to hear from you on our Discord https://discord.gg/3a9Z4dn Keep updated... Continue reading

  
• 11-14-19: Test Build Soon!
  November 14, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! I've gotten to test things in the new engine and it's pretty close to where we left off in RMMV. There's a few movement/collision tweaks that will still need to be made, but we are getting c... Continue reading
• 11-07-19: Why Fitness is Important to Me
  November 07, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  When it comes to my personal fitness, there's a lot of reasons I value it. I like to feel good, look good, have a routine... but I think this story sums up why I care so much about it. My father's par... Continue reading
• 11-03-19: Big Dev News
  November 04, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hey, all! A big shakeup occurred on the staff side of Crestpeak Bay. Polisummer has been dealing with lots of IRL stuff so they stepped down recently, and I'd like to thank them for their long hours o... Continue reading
• 10-31-19: Happy Halloween!
  October 31, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  From everyone at the Crestpeak team, have a happy and safe Halloween! Stay tuned for Monday's blog when we'll have some big announcements, and make sure you're following our Twitter/Tumblr/Instagram t... Continue reading
• 10-14-19: Mini-Games
  October 28, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Heyo! A good mini-game is deceptively difficult to make. Every gamer has played that intensely frustrating mini-game that is boring/repetitive/buggy/needlessly difficult... but when you find a good mi... Continue reading
• [BLOG] October 14th, 2019
  October 14, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Hello, dear readers, Right now character asset production is ramping up. There are over 100 NPCs slated to be in the game, separated into three general categories: "Dateable," "Unique," and "Filler."... Continue reading

  
• [BLOG] October 11th, 2019
  October 14, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Moshi moshi! In today's blog we'll talk about GAMEPLAY INFLUENCES to give you all an idea of what kind of game experience we're aiming to craft for you. When setting out to create Crestpeack gameplay,... Continue reading

  
• [BLOG] October 3rd, 2019
  October 03, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Heyo from Team Crestpeak! Today's blog will be just that. Our team is a honed squad of creative mercenaries that all deserve a shout out! First up is Polisummer ( https://twitter.com/kyungeki ) our LE... Continue reading

  
• Sept. 23, 2019: Alpha Underway
  September 24, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  Poli has been hard at work integrating the Luna Engine into our project which allows us a great deal of control over what the final menus will look and feel like. Meanwhile, I've got location graphics... Continue reading
• Sept. 19, 2019: Fresh Starts
  September 19, 2019 by Crestpeak Bay

  HEY EVERYONE! I'm really excited to be embarking on this latest stage in the #gamedev journey! We've completed a rebrand of our game and the dev team is spooling up to get started on the alpha in earn... Continue reading