Pathless Woods - Development Progress & Updates: Issue #1!
Hey Settlers, welcome back to Pathless Woods!
In this post, we would like to share some of our development progress in terms of optimizing the in-game models and improving the tutorial playthrough system!
Improved Graphics Optimization
Old game model
New optimized high-resolution model
As you may know, Pathless Woods is a sandbox game with a vast open world with detailed game models & objects. This would require significant computing power to render them in the game world. During the closed beta testing phase, we've also received feedback from some players about lag and decreased frame rates. As a result, we have been optimizing the game to ensure players have the best possible experience. We've thoroughly modified all game models to reduce their graphical processing demands.
Here is one example of the optimization that we've made! Now, objects that are farther away from the player are shown in lower resolution until the player approaches, at which point the models switch to a more detailed, high-resolution version. This way, there wouldn't be too much processing power required for distant objects, and we believe this will make the gameplay experience much smoother.
Improved Tutorials
Snippets of our new tutorial island!
Next, we've also been working on improving the tutorial systems in the game. Based on feedback from the closed beta testing, the current tutorial island in Pathless Woods is quite complex and has a steep learning curve due to the large amount of tutorial content and branching paths. As such, we have streamlined the tutorials to help players quickly grasp the basic mechanics so that they can dive straight into the world of Pathless Woods! As for the more complex tutorial content, we've decided to move it into the main game, which will allow for an overall smoother gameplay experience!
Additional Furniture and Building Content
Lastly, we're working on adding a ton of traditional Chinese-style elements to the game such as decorations, furniture and building content. We want to make sure that the game feels authentic and immersive. With a wider range of building options, players can fully express their creativity and design structures that truly embody the culture and architecture of ancient China. In addition, we would love to know what type of decorations you'd like to see in the game as well, so feel free to share your suggestions with us in the comments below!
We hope you enjoyed this look into the development progress of Pathless Woods! We're constantly working to improve the game and make it the best it can be, and are committed to regularly updating and sharing our development progress with you. We're always open to feedback and suggestions, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Thanks for your support, and we can't wait for you to explore the mysterious land of Pathless Woods!
In this post, we would like to share some of our development progress in terms of optimizing the in-game models and improving the tutorial playthrough system!
Old game model
New optimized high-resolution model
Improved Graphics Optimization
As you may know, Pathless Woods is a sandbox game with a vast open world with detailed game models & objects. This would require significant computing power to render them in the game world. During the closed beta testing phase, we've also received feedback from some players about lag and decreased frame rates. As a result, we have been optimizing the game to ensure players have the best possible experience. We've thoroughly modified all game models to reduce their graphical processing demands.
Here is one example of the optimization that we've made! Now, objects that are farther away from the player are shown in lower resolution until the player approaches, at which point the models switch to a more detailed, high-resolution version. This way, there wouldn't be too much processing power required for distant objects, and we believe this will make the gameplay experience much smoother.
Snippets of our new tutorial island!
Improved Tutorials
Next, we've also been working on improving the tutorial systems in the game. Based on feedback from the closed beta testing, the current tutorial island in Pathless Woods is quite complex and has a steep learning curve due to the large amount of tutorial content and branching paths. As such, we have streamlined the tutorials to help players quickly grasp the basic mechanics so that they can dive straight into the world of Pathless Woods! As for the more complex tutorial content, we've decided to move it into the main game, which will allow for an overall smoother gameplay experience!
Additional Furniture and Building Content
Lastly, we're working on adding a ton of traditional Chinese-style elements to the game such as decorations, furniture and building content. We want to make sure that the game feels authentic and immersive. With a wider range of building options, players can fully express their creativity and design structures that truly embody the culture and architecture of ancient China. In addition, we would love to know what type of decorations you'd like to see in the game as well, so feel free to share your suggestions with us in the comments below!
We hope you enjoyed this look into the development progress of Pathless Woods! We're constantly working to improve the game and make it the best it can be, and are committed to regularly updating and sharing our development progress with you. We're always open to feedback and suggestions, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Thanks for your support, and we can't wait for you to explore the mysterious land of Pathless Woods!
Pathless Woods - Official Trailer + New Partnership!
Hey Settlers!
We're excited to share some big news with you! We've partnered up with Spiral Up Games, an international game publisher for high quality PC indie games. With their team of experienced game veterans with decades of combined experience in indie game development and marketing, they bring a wealth of experience to our partnership. We're confident that this partnership will help Pathless Woods to reach new heights, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve together!
But wait... That's not all! We've got something special for you - Get a sneak peek into the world of Pathless Woods with our latest trailer!
We can't wait for you to see what we have in store, including more information about the game as well as the upcoming demo. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to wishlist Pathless Woods & follow us on our social media channels to be notified of the latest updates!
Thanks for your support, and we can't wait for you to explore the mysterious land of Pathless Woods!
Pathless Woods Dev Update: Optimizing The Building System!
Hey Settlers!
As we continue to develop Pathless Woods, we would like to connect and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Pathless Woods through our dev updates!
In this dev update, we'd like to share with you about what we've been working on recently - optimizing the building construction system.
If you were previously involved in our closed beta, you would have noticed that there were some issues in the original building construction system such as not having a proper auto-align mode and frequent misalignment issues where players could only use the lines on the ground as a reference for building.
With Pathless Woods being a game that allows for extensive building and crafting, it was crucial for us to ensure that each building part type had its own specific alignment rules and designs. As such, we have improved the auto-align mode of the building construction system to ensure a smooth experience for players.
With these improvements, building on uneven terrain and adding tiles to roofs will be easier and more precise, allowing players to express their creativity and build their own world without limits. No more worrying about "shaky hands" ruining your creations!
As we continue on our journey to make the Pathless Woods gaming experience better for everyone, the next steps ahead for us would be focusing on updating the in-game interaction interface and adding new and exciting features. Although we can't reveal all the details just yet, we are confident that the improvements we are making to the interface and character movements will result in a more convenient and immersive experience for players.
And with that, we wrap up this installment of our development progress for Pathless Woods! We would love to hear from you and know what else you're curious about in our game. Feel free to reach out to us through various channels, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Welcome! We are just getting ready to unveil more details about our game and post with more frequency as we are planning to have a playtest in the future.
First of all, Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style survival game that takes players on an adventure through a sealed land. We have designed it to be an immersive world which offers diverse gameplay mechanics. You will journey through a mysterious land shrouded in an unknown fog, filled with lush forests, open fields, toxic swamps and abandoned ruins. The game offers a variety of activities such as exploration, construction, and farming, where you can gather resources, craft items, build your own homeland, plant and tend your crops to a bountiful harvest.
As you explore the Pathless Woods, you'll have the opportunity to gather resources and craft a variety of items to help you on your journey. Gather resources by logging, mining, and gathering in the wild. With these resources, you can craft a variety of tools and items that are essential for survival in the wild, such as axes and hammers, and hunting weapons. The possibilities are endless!
In addition to exploring and gathering resources, you would be able to engage in farming activities such as building your own paddy fields, planting and tending your crops until they grow into a bountiful harvest. Be sure to manage your resources carefully in order to optimize your harvest and yield the best results possible!
As you progress through the game, you'll also have the chance to build your own homeland in the Pathless Woods. With a variety of building materials and structures to choose from, you can create the home of your dreams, whether it be a simple hut or a grand mansion.
However, the game offers a real sense of danger too, with enemies called the Jaer Cultists, who pose a threat to all players. They are well-equipped and dangerous, so building and fortifying your home is important as it will provide you with a safe-haven from the cultists.
We hope this article has helped you understand more about Pathless Woods, and over the course of the next few months, we will be sharing more announcements and updates on this exciting new sandbox survival game. We can't wait for you to join us on this journey and to experience the full depth and breadth of Pathless Woods for yourself!
We are still working on localization and some related issues, we would like to provide a better quality localized version for play.
Hope we can complete the relevant work as soon as possible, and look forward to meeting you in the next test.
Playtest is now open!
Hey Pioneers,
Pathless Woods Playtest is now open!
But due to our localization and some related work has not been completed, this playtest is only for Chinese-speaking players.
We hope to provide a better quality localized version to provide a better gaming experience.
So we will still work hard and look forward to meeting you at the next playtest.
Pathless Woods is going to Enter the Dragon!
Hey Pioneers!
We're excited to be part of Enter the Dragon, an all-new event running from April 22 - 29 celebrating the fantastic games being developed by studios from across the Greater China region.
We've been working hard over the last number of months, but we are still preparing the demo of the game. We hope to provide a demo with better experience and better localization quality. so please wait patiently and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Please mark your calendars and set your alarms if you are interested - Enter the Dragon kicks off on April 22 at 19:00(EDT)/22:00(PDT)
