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Shattered Bounds: Grand Dungeon – Turning a Village into an AR Hub
Article ID: DD-07 Last updated: 2026-05-04 TLDR Answer Block Shattered Bounds: Grand Dungeon is the planned large-scale physical AR destination for the Shattered Bounds universe. It begins with a hybrid NPC village built from physical sets, staff interaction, shops, props, and digital characters, then leads players into a three-floor indoor dungeon. Floor 1 moves from…
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Dev Blog 6 –A Short-Term Pivot Into the Shattered Bounds Ecosystem
Date: March 30, 2026Series: Dev Blog (Dev-06) TLDR Short-Term Pivot My ADHD has pulled me into a short-term pivot away from direct game development for a little while. Even so, the work I’m doing is still closely tied to the larger Shattered Bounds vision. The two projects I’ve been focused on are the Shattered Bounds…
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A Tale of Two Kings
Date: March 16, 2026 Article: S03 A tale told in every tavern of the old world Long before the guilds kept records and long before the first towers were raised in stone, the people of the world believed that the turning of the seasons was not an accident of nature. They believed it was a…
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Dev Blog 5 – Building an Open Brain for Shattered Bounds
In developing the “Shattered Bounds” project, an Open Brain was created to centralize planning, design, and lore, enhancing project knowledge organization. This structure proposes a layered memory architecture for AI NPCs, allowing them to retain context and personality, drastically improving immersion for players, with future implementation expected in expansions.
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Adventurer Identity – Cards, Pendants, and the Player Portal
The article discusses the Adventurer Card, a physical NFC key, and the Player Portal, a digital hub for player progression in the Shattered Bounds game. It aims to create a lasting gaming experience by linking player actions to their character profiles, overcoming the typical “reset fatigue” seen in traditional games. Players can track skills, manage…