Welcome to our first developer update! In the month leading to the Steam page reveal we've been rather secretive, so as not to spoil any surprises ???? As such, we have a few features to show that premiered in the trailer.
???? Roofs
We now have roofs which can be placed atop towers! What are towers, you ask? They're walls drawn in the shape of a circle: simply keep holding the mouse or controller button after drawing a loop, and the game will straighten it for you:
Once your tower is built, click its top, and a roof will pop up:
Just as walls are constructed from individual bricks, roofs are assembled from tiles, creating intricate and unique detail. Each roof can be tweaked, changing its profile and alignment.
Initially we didn't think roofs would be that big of a deal, but the moment we added them, they instantly changed the kinds of dioramas we build when playing the game. We would no longer just create ruins -- suddenly we were building cozy cottages and palaces. It seems like a promising direction, so now we really need to add doors and windows too ????
???? Sheep
We've recently added sheep to the game, and they were quick to make the meadows their own ???? We plan to give them all slightly different looks and personalities, along with varying tones of "baaaaah". What role will they play in the game? Who knows! Will they secretly scheme to take over the world while looking all cuddly and adorable? We cannot say ????
???? Music
You can't have a cozy game without cozy music -- and we shall have the coziest music! The trailer features an original score composed by Oda Tilset, who is also making music for the game. We're only just starting, but you can already find the work-in-progress soundtrack on Bandcamp. Be sure to check it out, and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear your feedback!
...... aaaaand that's it for now, folks! We haven't covered all the new goodies yet, so pay us a visit again next month, in 2023! ✨????
Meanwhile, we'll be taking some time off to unwind and recharge during the holidays, so we can start the new year full of energy, and running full-steam ahead.
We wish you the coziest holidays ???????? and we hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones ???? Take care of yourselves, and we see each other again next year ????
XOXOXOXO,
Tom, Ana, Oda & Martin ????????
