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[Sagitar]

. . . www.WorldsDawn.com . . .

Inspired by slow-paced games like those in the Harvest Moon series, World's Dawn allows players to experience life in a tiny town that hums its rural tune a good ways off the beaten path. If Sugar Blossom Village is to ever rediscover the spirited essence it once held, its newest resident must make it so... through your hands!

After moving into an old farmhouse in Sugar Blossom, you're free to explore and participate in a number of activities from day to day. These include growing crops, raising livestock, building relationships with townsfolk, fishing in rivers and ponds, shopping, cooking, foraging, trading goods, playing sports, attending markets and festivals, flirting and marrying, and many more. Even after playing through an entire game year (which will take about 20 - 30 hours) you'll find there is still plenty to surprise and entertain you in the friendly farming village.

Thanks so much for your interest! Don't forget to leave a comment

Spoiler:

Sugar Blossom Village is a peaceful paradise, a humble farming town nestled in a quiet valley far away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Local families live out simple, jolly lives toiling in the sun-drenched soil, pursuing their crafts and passions... and all the while remaining in the close company of loved ones.

However, after moving into an old farmhouse nearby, you quickly discover that even Sugar Blossom is not without its problems. Older villagers recall a time when the town would hum with spirit and warmth, when an enchanted mist wrapped the shops and pathways in its protective embrace. Now, the peaceful residents must consider the idea that their beloved nature guardians—the ones that provide precious food, rain, and sunlight—are not watching over the village as ardently as they once had.

At the heart of this mystery is Noah Hayseed, a kind-hearted farmer who passed away three years ago and whose name and legacy seem to crop up again and again around town.

As you unravel secrets about Noah's life and the enchanted history of the village, you'll spend the bulk of your time restoring your dusty farmhouse, as well as getting acquainted with the sights and smells of Sugar Blossom. You'll be free to experience town life however you choose, and will find yourself slipping into a comfortable routine as the days crawl by.

You can plant all sorts of fruits and vegetables in your nearby plot, or spend lazy hours fishing in rivers and ponds that sparkle in the sunlight. You can greet and befriend 32 charismatic villagers, all with their own unique pasts and personalities, and build deep relationships with them over the course of long seasons. You can raise barnyard animals like cows and chickens, and even train your very own horse to carry you swiftly around town. Each week you'll be able to participate in markets and festivals and experience the charming culture of Sugar Blossom firsthand. You can become a masterful cook, a skilled athlete, and even a loving spouse to the guy or girl of your dreams.

But most importantly, you can become savior to a village yearning for one... And in doing so, preserve the delicate harmony between people and nature, and the beauty of a simple life.

Spoiler:

Listed below are some of the gameplay features in World's Dawn...

- Varied gameplay that includes farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, flirting and much more
- Customizable main character (name, gender, appearance, etc.)
- Dynamic day/night system that continues to cycle for a theoretically infinite playtime
- Randomized weather that features rainy, snowy, and even stormy days
- Customizable home with tons of available features and furniture

- Complex relationship system with 32 unique characters
- Hundreds of lines of conditional dialogue so that villagers react to player actions
- 3 potential marriage candidates for each gender

- Deep cooking system with over 30 possible dishes
- Mixology feature for combining substances found around town
- Television system with different content to watch every day of the year
- Tools (such as a shovel, brush, even a camera) to utilize in different ways
- Festivals and market days with included mini-games
- 30 unique achievement-esque "Marks" for completionist players
- Secret items, quests, and characters to discover

This list is not all-inclusive! There are tons of original and innovative event systems on display in the full game.

The graphics in World's Dawn are comprised of entirely original tilesets, icons, faces, and user interface artwork. The bright, painted style establishes a consistent and colorful look you'll only find in Sugar Blossom Village.

Spoiler:

Vibrant original graphics establish a colorful world.



Sugar Blossom Village is a bright, beautiful place to live.



Houses harbor a wide range of customizable options.



Local rivers and ponds are teeming with fish to catch.



Time cycles from day to night as townsfolk follow personalized schedules.



The Village Primer helps track a dynamic web of relationships.



Stay healthy by minding the player's limited energy reserves.



Hundreds of collectible items each hold a special purpose.



Participate in festival activies like a rhythm-based dancing mini-game.



Weather changes drastically based on time and season.



LockBall is a fast-paced sport popular in town.



A cast of 32 unique characters populates Sugar Blossom.

An hour-long "Guided Demo" for World's Dawn is available now. Stay tuned for updates on the next demo, which will feature the entire Spring season and approximately 5 - 6 hours of gameplay!

(Use this alternative download if it works better for you for any reason)

Here are a few good ways to support the World's Dawn project:

- Comment on the project thread with your feedback to help the game get better
- Follow the studio Facebook page (you'll also receive exclusive in-game content this way!)
- Join the studio Forum and be an active member
- Post the game's userbar in your signature with this code:

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Thanks for taking the time to read about this project I appreciate any and all feedback you're willing to offer!

This post has been edited by Sagitar: Jul 1 2012, 01:03 PM

[Planet's Knight]

Sounds pretty interesting. I think I should watch this.

[StormriderAngel]

Ahhhh here we go! Something new to sink my teeth into, and it sounds like there's going to be a lot of depth to this one too. Can't wait to see more !

[Superdreuzel]

you better not let your laptop crash again, because i want to play this!
Sounds very intresting!

[marcopolonian]

I can't wait to play this!

[Tarrund]

The screenshots are awesome!! I love how everything is
custom-made, just for the project.

This actually looks like a relatively large-scale project and
I can't wait for a demo.

[killzonly]

I just can't wait to play it!!!!

*Hopefully my Highspeed will be restored by then...

[nigromante]

Wow...those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait to see how will you pull a game without battles =D.

[Dactrius]

For what is essentially a more slow-paced and simpler game, it certainly seems like it's gonna be a massive undertaking. That's a very impressive list of features. You've got a lot of work cut out for you, but I can already tell this is going to be exceptional. The tileset alone is very attention-grabbing.

Best of luck on the development, a lot of people are watching.

[Superdreuzel]

Is there anything known about the hero?
Will the player be able to decide gender?

[Sagitar]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I appreciate it! It definitely helps with development to know people are looking forward to the game's release.

It is a very substantial undertaking (in terms of work load), as some have said, but I'm enjoying doing it and I certainly plan to go forward with it at a steady pace As for your question, Superdreuzel, the player will be able to decide pretty much everything about the hero: name, gender, appearance, personality... and all of those will change how the game plays out.

[Superdreuzel]

Cool
Sounds like lots of work ^^

[Sagitar]

Cool
Sounds like lots of work ^^

On one hand, yes, it's a huge amount of work because there's so much to consider... but it's more enjoyable for me to design, because it's nonlinear and I can work on it at a more casual pace. So it doesn't feel like that much work

Thanks for the comments again. I'll probably release a few more screenshots soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

[Superdreuzel]

I want to play it ^^
So i am going to ask you when the demo is coming
When is the demo coming?

[glmprettygrinces...]

I have a feeling that this game will be a good one. I'm going to wait for the demo!
BTW, will your sprites be custom made as well?

[MileZ]

this game sounds awesome!!

i will definately play this

[Sagitar]

I added new screenshots to the project thread!

Head up there to see new pictures of the sprite and face graphics, as well as some of the items that will be available in the game. I've decided I'm not skilled enough at spriting to use my own character sets, but I am heavily editing generator-created sprites so that the whole project will keep a unique appearance. I knew I'd have to cut back on some of my initial plans, and this is something that should even make the game better.


And thanks for the positive response, guys...

@ Superdreuzel : I really can't say when the demo is coming, as I can't begin to predict how long certain features will take to complete. But I'm glad you're excited for the game

@ glmprettygrincess :I'm happy that you're looking forward to the game! Oh and, I read the paragraph above for your question about sprites...

@ MileZ : Thanks! I hope the game won't disappoint

This post has been edited by Sagitar: Feb 28 2010, 02:26 AM

[SamGreen]

Looks unique, i'll have to try this one

[glmprettygrinces...]

I just saw the new screenshots. They look really good!

[Superdreuzel]

The new screens do look impressive Also itseems that you have thought of quite a few unique items.
Will it be posible to farm like in Harvest Moon? Or keep animal? Or cheat on your husband or wife when you are aleady married?