Ballads of Hongye
Ballads of Hongye Alpha Test Officially Open
In this build, Magistrates may challenge two lands: "West Ridge" and "East Plain". You will be able to design and plan your county, train your advisers, as well as play with the economic management system and disaster responses, and much more. We won’t spoil too much now – please look forward to experiencing it first-hand! The test will last until April 24th, you will have plenty of time to enjoy Hongye.
We hope that our dear Magistrates will have a good time in Hongye, we also welcome any and all feedback and comments on your test experience! Whether it be bug reports or thoughts and suggestions, we're all ears! You can give feedback by filling out the in-game questionnaire ( get the Alpha test limited costume) or on our Discord. We will collect and treat every line of your feedback with care and use them to realize the ideal Hongye in both the dev team’s and our Magistrates’ hearts.
We’d also like to sincerely thank every single one of you that have shown support and helped us so far. Let’s shape a great future for Hongye County together!
Have fun and enjoy!
Alpha Test Limited Reward Revealed!
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We will start our Alpha test on April 18 at 19:00 (PDT). Join our Discord to get the final qualification to participate in the test!
Discord：https://discord.com/invite/AFkUPPKRUK
Things You Must Know Before the Test
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System Requirements
The following applies only to the Alpha test version.
1. Operation System Support
Please use Windows 10 or Windows 11 to experience the game for the Alpha test.
2. Recommend System Configuration
OS: Windows10/11
Processor: Intel i7-6700K
Graphics: GTX1080
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage：40G available space
3. Operation System language
The system languages supported by this test version are as follows.
In addition to the above languages, please switch your computer system language to one of English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese before playing.
4. Aspect Ratio and Resolution
In addition to the above resolutions, we have not tested for other resolutions. If there are display problems, please change the monitor resolution to the recommended resolution in the list before playing. Resolution change is not currently supported in the game.
5. Game Language
The default language of the game is English. If you want to change the language, you can switch it in the settings in the game's main menu.
6. Game Optimization
Depending on the PC configuration, you may experience the slow loading of the game. The CPU and graphics card experience a high load in long play conditions.
The game is still in development; we are sorry for the poor game experience caused by these problems; please understand.
The World's Hustle and Bustle, all for Profit
Have friends come from afar? Come to Hongye's market together for a walk. Seeing a dazzling array of products and a warm and forthright boss, you can't expect to keep the money in your pocket. Buy a handful of meat skewers, walk on the streets of Hongye, watch juggling and listen to ditties; when you are tired, you can take a rest at the Tea House, order a pot of tea and then prick up your ears, listening to visitors from all over the world tell each other their travel stories.
We are powerless to stop time running, but at least in Hongye's night, we can fight the dullness of trivial life with a sense of freedom and ease. Cheers, my friends.
We will hold our first alpha test in April. Join us on Discord now for a chance to become a tester and discover more of what Hongye has to offer! We welcome community feedback and suggestions that help us improve and we would love to hear yours.
Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/AFkUPPKRUK
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TOP SECRET! Burn after reading
The first piece of information is already quite astounding! Despite the appearance and glory on the surface, Hongye County has in fact been struggling financially to the point of bankruptcy due to secret investments in the “Heaven and Earth” development strategy, according to this leaked financial report. It seems that Hongye County is unable to remain faithful to its original development standards! The new plan will be based on principles of “Simplicity, Sustainability, and Efficiency,” and will strive to open a new chapter for the architectural design of Hongye and lead its inhabitants into a new era!
“Our deepest apologies, we tried,” said the Head of the Development Bureau, shortly before fainting from over-exhaustion.
The “Heaven” part of the new strategy owes its namesake to the recorded advents of the moon in Hongye every year on the first of April. Some say the ancestors of Hongye citizens came from the moon, therefore their descendants have inherited the power to link with the celestial body; others say that the moon is but a gigantic lantern in the sky, the testament to the great artistry of Hongye craftsmen, mistaken for the moon by travelers fortunate enough to bear witness.
“These are but thoughts and aspirations for loved ones and beauty in life,” said Mr. Lee, who recently got married.
The “Earth” part of the development strategy refers to the active response to the calling of “Bringing the roots back to Hongye soil to achieve positive development,” which advocates the ideology of “Having our head in the clouds but keeping our feet on the ground,” and really “dig” into the heart of the problem. As such, the Hongye Subway Station is finally close to completion after 50 years of construction! The citizens have already spread the word and are all looking forward to the grand opening of the line.
“It’s really fast! Maybe if I had arrived earlier on that fated day, many years ago, she would still be there…” said Mr. Wang, who participated in the test run of the subway.
The above is the full content of the secret; it feels entirely bullshit ...... Did I fall for it? You need to judge for yourself! By the way, I accidentally lost the information about the moon on the return trip; I heard that the passerby picked it up and handed it over to Discord. I'm afraid that you have to go personally to get back!
We will hold our first alpha test in April. Join us on Discord now for a chance to become a tester and discover more of what Hongye has to offer! We welcome community feedback and suggestions that help us improve and we would love to hear yours.
Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/AFkUPPKRUK
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Well Fed, Well Bred
As they say, clothing, food, housing, and transportation summarize the four major elements of daily human life. They put "clothing" and "food" at the forefront, so it is clear that their importance is fairly self-explanatory, not only in life but also in Hongye.
Next is the population. If we want to develop Hongye, we need the market for trading; we have to do quarrying and mining. And we have to figure out how to deal with the occasional fire and theft...
Whatever needs to be done, people are all essential, regardless of the admirers from out of the county or local hongyians. The people trust officials that they can rule the county well and play as a litmus test for whether they're managing well. So, if the people are not well fed and clothed, as a local official, where are you going to obtain ‘happiness’? From a neighboring county?
Therefore, you have to grasp the agricultural output and a stable population both when you're in the office! Here are some suggestions:
Firstly, remember to figure out what those agricultural buildings are producing. For example, the Paddy Field, Wheat Field, and Cotton Field. Although they are all under the agricultural category, the first two produce food, while the latter give clothing. Please don't mix them up!
Secondly, arrange planting in line with local circumstances and time of year, which can help you maximize your profit. An early reveal: The output of the crop is different in the four seasons and varies in yield when planted on different lands. Magistrates, You’re advised to learn beforehand what the 24 solar terms are and keep it in mind: follow the law of nature.
Thirdly, always be prepared for natural disasters. No matter how terrible it is when an insect infestation (drought, flood, or fire) strikes, we have the solution! Don’t be covetous of small savings or even think about saving money on alcohol. You’ll suffer. Spend as much as you can to build some security buildings, such as the Insect Rack, Irrigation Facilities, etc. You’ll thank me for that.
Last but not least (in whispering), these agricultural products mentioned above are the economic basis of many industrial chains. You’re going to depend on it to get rich. (Too many people here today. Not a good time to tell how to become rich. I’ll let you know next time!)