[Project Powder] Coming Soon To A Computer Near You
 

An exciting new game is coming your way!!

Do you like to push the limits? Are you a risk-taker? Do you feel the need for an adrenaline rush? Do you have good balance? Can you take the cold of the snow?

Well, you can answer all these questions and more with Project Powder!!

Project Powder is an online multiplayer snowboard racing game with RPG elements. The game will allow players to play in free-for-all or team-based matches, features RPG gameplay elements like leveling up, gear progression, and a robust trick skill tree, and users should keep their eyes peeled for a closed beta announcement in the coming weeks, as beta slots will be limited.

Watch for updates on how and when to sign up for Closed Beta.

Here are some sneak previews of the new exciting game coming your way.

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Project Powder Story

2146 AD

Global warming melted Earth's polar ice caps long ago and winter is a thing of the past. No snow in over a century meant snowboarding was but a distant memory. Motivated to change these circumstances, we began Project Powder.

Our desire to return to that sublime snow was all-consuming, but we had nowhere to go. Until now. The Warp Gate, an ingenious interstellar creation, has enabled us to travel to previously inaccessible points in the galaxy. Virgin planets blanketed in pristine powder beckon as we prepare to embark on the most thrilling snowboarding adventure of our lives.

We, the new generation of riders, compete to make our mark with amazing tricks in these uncharted territories. Join us - Max, Beth and Ross - as we launch our way through the Warp Gates and shred the epic, untouched powder. Amazing prizes are at stake. Do you have what it takes to hang?

Game Modes

Race Mode
In Race Mode, you can either team up or solitarily go head to head with other racers while busting jumps and tricks as well as taking full advantage of the boost! Your ultimate goal in this mode is to be the first one to cross the finish line.

Battle Mode
Battle in a team or take on the challenge by yourself. Either way, holding back does not exist in Battle Mode; it’s either them or you. You have to take full advantage of your downhill skills, jumps, tricks and boosters to be successful in this mode. You’ll also receive a variety of offensive and defensive items during the run. Combine great strategy and items to give you an edge. First place isn’t set until somebody crosses that finish line.

Coin Mode
Your success is measured in your ability to collect coins. Coins, however, need keen skills to collect. Be the one with most coins to win. All the coins you acquire during the run will convert into Luv (Project Powder currency). Don’t stress out trying to learn new skills with this mode because tricks are available as a standard feature.

Game Characters

Max
Age: 21 / Taurus / 5’7” / Blood type: O
Galaxy Patrol Rookie
Max can’t be bothered with the details. He’s got a big heart and a chill attitude. His no-holds-barred approach and fast, yet accurate judgment keep him – and everyone else around him – out of trouble.

Ross
Age: 16 / Gemini / 5’4” / Blood type: AB
The 7th Rendisis University Freshman
Ross has got a mind for machines – and almost everything else! This wunderkind has skipped a couple of grades and now finds himself as a 7th Rendisis University Freshman with his older sister, Beth. Ross’ precocious nature makes him a great kid to have along.

Beth
Age: 19 / Virgo / 5’5” / Blood type: A
The 7th Rendisis University Freshman
Beth knows that cool confidence doesn’t come from being the loudest one in the room. Quiet as she is, the girl’s got skills and she’s not afraid to use them. Beth takes on the most unlikely competitors so she can test her skills - and their perceptions!

Thats kind of....

dumb D:

I think it looks cool. Layed back, yet fun. I think fullback might like it since he snowboards in real life.

Not really that type of stuff, but...hmm, intersting

Hardcore, yo.

LOL @ wacky.

Actually I wanna try this game. Reminded me of gunbound a bit. And I reckon the character looks cool~

2Xtreme.

MMORPG SSX Tricky o__o

No actually staring at this game more, it reminds me of another game I played on play station long time ago with my friends... I think it was on PS... I forgot.

I'm surprised noone's asked the most important question yet.


Do we get weapons?

To throw at each other while we're snowboarding down?

LOL!!!!!!!

Omg I can just imagine that happening!!!

Imagine getting food weapons. -eggs lvra and makes him tumble down the hill-

Lol, I can just imagine boarding down the hill with a Giant Steak in -cough- someone's hand...

O_O this looks cool... kind of reminds me of a gameboy game i used 2 play


i really like how the characters look though... kind of reminds me of Star Ocean and Albatross13 S3 mixed together...

I'll post some more screenies in a few days. :sunnies: It looks like it is not going to be a demanding game and something that we can just have fun with, with no grinding, lol. Oh wait - they grind skateboards, do they grind snowboards? :tongue:

lol looks kool

Reminds me of Fantasy Tennis and Albatross 18. O.O

Omg that would be awesome LOL.

Screaming: "OUT OF MY WAYYYYYYY"

-snows down with a steak in each hand, whacking the back of anyone's head that I pass-

SSX Trickay Trickay Trickay Trickay.

Edit: lvra beat me... On the first page... And I missed it. Fail.

:laugh:

Actually, yes you do. When you wait in the lobby before your match, you can start impromptu snowball fights by just picking up some snow and hurling at the people you're about to race. Even if you can't beat other players on the track, at least you can get the satisfaction of plastering them in snow.

Also, one of the game's modes features seven different Mario Kart-style items you can pick up and use against other players like ice spears, lightning, and shields.

Whoa o.o


Cool, thanks for the info ^.^

Dun dun dunnnnnn!!!! The story and a little background on the characters......

More Project Powder info:

Project Powder Story

2146 AD

Global warming melted Earth's polar ice caps long ago and winter is a thing of the past. No snow in over a century meant snowboarding was but a distant memory. Motivated to change these circumstances, we began Project Powder.

Our desire to return to that sublime snow was all-consuming, but we had nowhere to go. Until now. The Warp Gate, an ingenious interstellar creation, has enabled us to travel to previously inaccessible points in the galaxy. Virgin planets blanketed in pristine powder beckon as we prepare to embark on the most thrilling snowboarding adventure of our lives.

We, the new generation of riders, compete to make our mark with amazing tricks in these uncharted territories. Join us - Max, Beth and Ross - as we launch our way through the Warp Gates and shred the epic, untouched powder. Amazing prizes are at stake. Do you have what it takes to hang?

Game Modes

Race Mode
In Race Mode, you can either team up or solitarily go head to head with other racers while busting jumps and tricks as well as taking full advantage of the boost! Your ultimate goal in this mode is to be the first one to cross the finish line.

Battle Mode
Battle in a team or take on the challenge by yourself. Either way, holding back does not exist in Battle Mode; it’s either them or you. You have to take full advantage of your downhill skills, jumps, tricks and boosters to be successful in this mode. You’ll also receive a variety of offensive and defensive items during the run. Combine great strategy and items to give you an edge. First place isn’t set until somebody crosses that finish line.

Coin Mode
Your success is measured in your ability to collect coins. Coins, however, need keen skills to collect. Be the one with most coins to win. All the coins you acquire during the run will convert into Luv (Project Powder currency). Don’t stress out trying to learn new skills with this mode because tricks are available as a standard feature.

Game Characters

Max
Age: 21 / Taurus / 5’7” / Blood type: O
Galaxy Patrol Rookie
Max can’t be bothered with the details. He’s got a big heart and a chill attitude. His no-holds-barred approach and fast, yet accurate judgment keep him – and everyone else around him – out of trouble.

Ross
Age: 16 / Gemini / 5’4” / Blood type: AB
The 7th Rendisis University Freshman
Ross has got a mind for machines – and almost everything else! This wunderkind has skipped a couple of grades and now finds himself as a 7th Rendisis University Freshman with his older sister, Beth. Ross’ precocious nature makes him a great kid to have along.

Beth
Age: 19 / Virgo / 5’5” / Blood type: A
The 7th Rendisis University Freshman
Beth knows that cool confidence doesn’t come from being the loudest one in the room. Quiet as she is, the girl’s got skills and she’s not afraid to use them. Beth takes on the most unlikely competitors so she can test her skills - and their perceptions!

Wait a sec.


So in a world on its knees due to the effects of Global Warming, much of the world's land-mass reclaimed by the oceans, Human Society shattered, thousands upon thousands of animal and plant species extinct or endangered....


a trio of intrepid scientists, pioneer and develop a revolutionary technology that enables them to tap into the infinite possibilities of the Multiverse.


They then go Skateboarding?

You gotta get your priorities straight. :tongue::laugh:

Yeah, come on.

Given the choice between snowboarding and saving the world, I think we all know what we'd choose.

Snowboarding RPG? That's more stranger than Chess RPG.

I can imagine everyone just standing there throwing snow at each other the whole race rather than trying to get to the finish line, LOL!

And it sounds like when we choose our characters we choose one of the three scientists only?

@lvra: It's called procrastination!!!

<-- knows about it very well and can understand their situation.

When you're in the lobby, you need to wait for other players to indicate that they're ready before you can begin the race, so snowball fights are a good way to keep things interesting while waiting for the one AFK player to finally ready up. I imagine some people will join races just to throw snowballs at other people though. :laugh:

Yeah, you pick one of the the three characters when you start, and can customize them a little bit to make them your own. Most of the customization comes from the clothes you buy as you play the game. Also, you aren't just limited to the one character you pick. Later on you can use in-game money to unlock the other characters, but it's expensive.

Im going to give it a go when it comes out.

I should have more details on when to register for closed beta in the next few days. As soon as I have access to the info, I will let you guys know.

As promised. Here are more screenshots of the exciting new game Project Powder coming to closed Beta soon.

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Looks really cool. I wish I could get my hands on some of players actually having a snowball fight, lol.

I think you'll be able to take your own very soon. ;-)

That's me.

And hm, unlocking players~ That's interesting. Can't wait for CB to start!

Those pictures don't show up for me... .-.

Close your eyes... now imagine you're on a snowboard... snowboarding down a mountain.

Does that help? :laugh:

Check now. I moved them to a new album and rehosted them.

I think my computer is being stupid.

Dun worry about it. :0

me wants to play NAO!!!!!!

me wants to throw snowballs at Spirit :laugh:

When can we play

tell me, tell me, tell me