In this exclusive interview, we speak with Lermy, the talented game designer who helped create many gods. smite, Yu Fang, Ishtar, Marticolas and others. Today we take a behind-the-scenes look at the design process behind the addition of the long-awaited Ferryman, Charon. Lermy shines a light on the inspirations, challenges, and unique traits that make Karon a standout character. smite.
Andy: Thank you for joining us today, Lermy! Could you introduce yourself and share your role as a game designer? smite?
realmie: Glad to be here! I’m Realmie I’m a game designer. smite. In my role, I will work with a team of talented individuals to bring new gods to life and ensure an engaging gameplay experience for players.
Andy: Let’s take a closer look at our latest addition, Charon. Smite’s God list. Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind this charming character?
realmie: Charon is a fascinating character with deep roots in mythology. As the ferryman of the underworld, he predates Hades and is responsible for managing souls in the afterlife. As some of you may know, Nyx or Knox’s son, Charon ensures all is well within the realms of the Underworld, mostly on boats. He will use the five rivers of the underworld to guide his soul to the afterlife if he pays the price. Otherwise, remain in Styx.
Andy: Fascinating! What made the design team choose Karon as their next character? smite?
realmie: After the release of our previous Guardian character, Maui, we wanted to give players a different experience. Maui is very flashy – if you don’t get the chance, check out his movie – but with Karon, we aimed for a truly neutral character. Karon embodies the concept of achieving balance in daily work. He wants to go to work, spend his time and then leave. Especially since the community’s interest has grown significantly over time, it’s time to introduce a much-requested character, his Charon, into the game.
Andy: The design process is interesting. Can you describe the stages of bringing Charon to life? smite?
realmie: that’s right! It all starts with exploring character themes. We bring together various departments to briefly describe character traits and discuss potential concerns. Next, we move on to building the character’s kit, which can be very difficult. We typically develop three different kits to explore different directions for our characters. Ultimately, narrow it down to the most promising kits. Once the final kit is complete, submit it to all department heads for approval. Once approved, the team will begin work on bringing her Charon to life.
Andy: Charon’s design seems to stand out among the other gods. smite. How did you balance the creepy factor with the need to make him feel unique in the game?
realmie: Balancing Charon’s design was a really exciting task. Karon is usually portrayed as a frail, decrepit character in other media, but we wanted to give him a unique look. smite. We decided to make him a skeleton, a feature that hadn’t been explored before. Additionally, we made him bulky to resemble a Lichlord while still making him feel like part of the Underworld family alongside Hades and Persephone. And of course you can’t miss the boat.It’s an integral part of Charon’s identity
Andy: Is there anything else you would like to say to the community?
realmie: Charon is a really unique tank and I think players will be really excited to see him zooming around the map and moving his soul around.
Row into battle with Charon Smite’s Latest update. Watch the update show on July 6, 2023 for more details.
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