Looking for names for our Squid Temtem family 🐙
over 7 years ago – Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 01:02:27 AM

Tamers! We know the rhythm of updates have decreased a lot during these past weeks but that's only because we're heavily focused developing Temtem so we can bring you the Alpha later this year. 

Please be patient and bear with us while we keep hard working!

One of the million things we need to do for the Alpha is to decide which Temtem are going to be available on Deniz. And when that's done, we need to finish up those Temtem: creating the model and textures, choosing a name, giving them a lore...

And that's why today we're looking for names for our Squid evolution line.

We want to open up some of the names to the community so we're starting with these couple of Squids.

#127 is a pure Water-type Temtem and it will be one of the most common Temtem in the Sillaro. It evolves into #128.

#128 is a Water/Toxic-type Temtem. It evolves from #127.

We're running up the name contest on our official Discord server. If you haven't joined yet, do it now and participate in the contest with your proposals:

BackerKit is here ⚙️ Manage and upgrade your pledge, buy add-ons and get your surveys ready!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Jul 31, 2018 at 12:44:50 AM

Just a quick heads up, BackerKit is here!

BackerKit helps us with two main features. First of all, it serves as a gathering point for all of our backers (both on Kickstarter and on PayPal). With BackerKit you will be able to manage your pledge, increase it to a new tier or buy add-ons. Also, BackerKit will handle all the rewards fulfillment (Steam keys, shipping address...) so it's very important you keep your information updated there.

If you're a backer, you should have received an e-mail with instructions on how to access BackerKit and how to fill out your survey. The survey right now is temporary so you will have plenty of time to update and change it. We will notify you when the survey is going to be closed in order to update your info.

If you haven't received the email, make sure to check your spam folder. Also, you can access BackerKit from here: https://temtem.backerkit.com/

Also, with BackerKit now we're opening a pre-order store. In this store, you will be able to buy new copies of the game if you missed the Kickstarter campaign and still want to be part of the upcoming Alpha. The pre-order store doesn't have the same structure as Kickstarter, so there are no tiers and there are no more exclusive rewards there. Just the Deluxe Edition of the game (game + alpha access + digital OST + digital artbook).

In order to access the pre-order store, you need to go here: https://temtem.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Both the pre-order store and the upgrade pledges option will be available for one or two months and we will close them then.

As always, please join our Discord server if you need help with anything: https://discord.gg/temtem

PS: Character name reservation is not included in the BackerKit survey right now so we're only asking for your desired platform and the name you want to put in the credits. We will handle that reward in the future with a custom tool.

Claim your backer status on Discord + What/When to expect rewards
over 7 years ago – Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 05:44:33 PM

As you already know, some of the rewards on the campaign include a special access to the exclusive Discord groups (one for Temtem Tamers, another one for Alpha Heroes and the last one for Founders). We've been working and testing these past few days a Discord bot to handle the invitations for the groups and everything is now ready, so if you're a backer (on Kickstarter or on PayPal) and you want access to your groups here are the instructions you should follow:

• First of all, you need to join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/temtem
• Go to any channel like #temtem
  
• Write the following command: .backer_help
• Don't forget the point at the beginning! And the underscore between backer and help!
• The bot (TemtemBot#5602) will send you a private message with further instructions
• You will basically need to provide your email address (the one used on Kickstarter or the one used on Paypal). The bot will send you an email to confirm it and that's all.
• If you have several bought keys with Alpha access you will get additional invites for the rest of the keys.
  
• After the process, you will be granted your special role (Temtem Tamer, Alpha Hero or Founder)
  
• If you run into any problems please ask for help to our wonderful mods (they are tagged as Disciples and Clan Belsoto on the server).
  

Remember that in Discord there are only three tiers. Every tier from Founder to Breeder will get the Founder tier in Discord and every tier from Alpha Hero to Guardian will get the Alpha Hero tier in Discord.

What/When to expect rewards

• Alpha: We're planning to run the Alpha since November this same year up until the Early Access launch. Alpha Access will only be available on PC, but even Console backers will be able to join it if they also have a PC to run it.
  
• Game: If you choose PC you will get it when the game launches on Early Access (Sept 2019). If you choose any Console you will get it when the game releases (May 2020). You will be able to choose your desired platform before the Early Access launch so you will be able to choose between play on PC during the EA or wait for the console launch.
• In-game rewards (OT cap, Taco Hat, Titles, Backer Trophy, Emote Pack, Luma Starters): These will be introduced progressively during the Early Access phase. We don't plan to have any in-game rewards during the Alpha phase.
• OST/ArtBook: This will launch along the final release of the game (May 2020).
  
• Name on Credits: You will be asked in the future what do you want to put there (your name or your nick). The credits won't be available up until the final release.
• Character name reservation: This will also be handled before the Early Access. Since the Alpha is going to have a very likely wipe at the end we think it's best to give this option during the Early Access. We will send surveys to backers and you will be able to choose different options for your name (in case some other person picks your first option). Names will be given based on backer number/purchase date).
• Physical Rewards (Sticker Pack, Pigepic Plushie, Cloth Map, Painted Statue, and Illustration): We're on preproduction right now, our plan is to send all these rewards next year, along with the Early Access launch. You will be asked for your physical address before the shipping.
  
• Founder Statue: These will also be introduced during the Early Access phase. You will be able to customize the character statue inside the game and choose the cosmetics, pose, and name. You will create the Statue using every cosmetic/pose available in the game but you won't be able to create a new cosmetic/pose for it.
• Villager / Dojo Disciple: These will also be introduced during the EA phase. You can start thinking about what you would like but there's still a long way to it. You will be able to customize your NPC using any in-game cosmetic or even creating a new one (under our Art team review and with our limitations). For the Dojo Disciple you will be able to choose in which Dojo you will like to appear and also choose your team (respecting the Dojo theme).
  
• Engineer / Breeder: Check your email 👀
  

News from Meristation interview 📰
over 7 years ago – Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 11:33:07 PM

This week, one of biggest Spanish video-game website, MeriStation, made an interview with our Game Director and they talked about the future of Temtem. The interview is in full Spanish but we want to talk a little bit about it and make a summary of some of the points that appeared in the interview.

• Max level for Temtem will be 100.
• Dojos won't be restricted to one elemental type.
• HMs will be replaced by items carried by the player to traverse different terrains, such as Surf table.
• There will be two types of flying: traditional airships to travel between each island, and a more modern way to teleport between the different cities.
• The current estimate for the final number of Temtem is ~160+.
• There will be branching evolutions.
• There will be status effects but their conditions will be pre-fixated so there's no RNG involved.
• There's going to be a 7th stat in Temtem (in addition to HP, Speed, Attack, Sp. Attack, Defense and Sp. Defense). This stat will be very important in how Temtem battles work.
• There will be something equivalent to TM. They are called Technique Courses in Temtem.
• Every bit of info of your Temtem will be visible, even traditionally hidden stats and modifiers.
  

For our Spanish backers, the full interview can be found here: http://meristation.as.com/reportaje/temtem-primer-avance-exclusivo-del-ambicioso-pokemon-espanol/2291775

Also, Reddit user /u/ciberciv made an English translation over here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayTemtem/comments/8xn5i2/crema_interview_about_temtem/e24d24h/

PayPal late-backing ends and Backers Discord channels are coming SOON

PayPal and post-campaign FAQ
over 7 years ago – Wed, Jul 04, 2018 at 08:56:34 PM

Quick update to address some questions we've seen pouring.

Kickstarter

Paypal