“Chris flies across The Pond to visit his brother Erin and the Foundry 42 team.”
Chris Roberts visits Foundry 42, the office of Cloud Imperium Games. He meets with various team members, including face artists, lead designers, and engineers. They discuss topics such as video conferencing, character modeling, physics in the game engine, mining robots, damage systems, and mission design. Chris compliments the artwork and concepts presented to him and expresses excitement about the progress being made. He also receives gifts from fans and appreciates the support.
The team members showcase their workspaces and discuss their projects, including ship designs, AI development, and gameplay mechanics. Chris learns about the progress of the single-player campaign and how they are implementing mechanics like ship collisions and landing. He is impressed by the team’s talent and dedication and encourages them to keep up the good work.
In the kitchen, Chris and the team enjoy some light-hearted banter, joking about being perceived as alcoholics due to the presence of alcohol-related gifts. They receive a new mouse pad featuring the Starfarer and Freelancer ships. Chris expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gifts and plans to display them in the office.
Overall, the visit to Foundry 42 allows Chris to connect with the team members, provide feedback on their work, and get a feel for the progress being made on the game. He leaves impressed and excited for the future of Cloud Imperium Games.