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NC is unveiling teams and fostering team culture within the organization through the WE PLAY series. Episode 1 introduced the TAD Team, episode 2 showcased the training scene for new NC employees, and episode 3 spotlighted the diversity and expertise of the Audio AI Application Technology Team, revealing the vibrant work DNA of NC and its employees.

This time, we're introducing the team behind an exciting new project filled with adorable characters. Who are they? The team veiled in secrecy is the Battle Crush Character 3D Art Team. Let's now meet them—the creative minds breathing life into characters with unparalleled vividness.

Battle Crush Character 3D Art Team creatively interprets concept art designs and transforms them into vibrant 3D game characters. Each team member has expertise in 3D character art, with their unique flair and creativity shining through the characters they bring to life.

Tasks related to character costume design are tackled collaboratively, while responsibilities for character creation, outfit design, and facial modeling are divided among team members. Characters are assigned to team members based on their individual styles and strengths, ensuring that each character reflects the creator's personality.

A collaborative atmosphere pervades within the team and extends to interactions with other teams, fostering mutual respect for individuality and creating synergy through shared expertise. That's how they complete characters that come to life in the game.

The team collaborates with a clear goal of achieving excellent results. Within this framework, they autonomously set individual goals and create characters with their own creative decisions.

From the assignment of characters, the distinct personalities of team members shine through. Each member is respected as an artist and given the opportunity to excel in their area of expertise by taking full ownership of a character. This process truly embodies the essence of being a developer at NC.

During the 3-4 week work period, the team communicates through a dedicated online workspace, sharing not only the results but also the processes involved. They address each other's concerns and leverage their strengths while collaborating.

While at work, the team members function as art developers, but outside of work, they transition into gamers. They play various games and engage in discussions with each other. They actively share their current gaming experiences, newly integrated technologies, trendy character expressions and styles, and more. This practice is based on the belief that sharing perspectives from a user's standpoint is crucial.

Communication within the team flows smoothly. Even during casual conversations unrelated to work, they maintain a relaxed atmosphere by frequently sharing everyday stories. This creates a comfortable working environment where team members, regardless of their level of experience, can openly discuss their work results.

One team member also noted the difference they felt after joining NC, particularly the active communication with related departments. This collaborative approach allows the team to create natural movements for their characters. Even after completing the modeling phase, they continue to communicate with the animation department, ensuring a smooth project completion that benefits everyone involved.

Battle Crush features characters with an art toy figure style uncommon in Korea. To ensure the success of these characters, the Character 3D Art Team held biweekly meetings to share progress, discuss rule changes, and finalize designs. Each decision was carefully weighed, and thanks to the team's interpretive skills and keen sense, they were able to create charming Battle Crush characters.

During the modeling process, the focus was on capturing the overall essence of each character concept, as they appear small in the game due to the top-down perspective. On the other hand, in the lobby where characters are prominently displayed from the front, no detail was overlooked. This meticulous attention to detail resulted in characters that satisfy both perspectives.

During the art development process, teams organize into parties and regularly conduct comprehensive gameplay tests. The Character 3D Art Team's success in winning the Team Battle Royale championship twice in a row reflects their strong teamwork and collaboration during regular work.

The team members are dedicated to developing characters with the primary goal of creating a fun, enjoyable game. They engage in thorough discussions with collaborating teams to ensure that the character designs click with players.

As a character art developer at NC, the role involves producing compelling results alongside highly skilled experts.

The Character 3D Art team aspires to grow professionally together and complement each other's strengths in the future. They hold a special hope for Battle Crush to be embraced by players worldwide. The team remains committed to developing and creating new characters with the same level of dedication and consideration they have shown thus far.