Another month has come and gone, so here's the monthly update! Weโre still working from home, but things are moving along smoothly and weโre getting into the swing of this new setup.
We shared some features that are in the works this past month! In case you missed it, hereโs a recap of what's on the way for Tribes of Midgard! Weโve been working on...
Creatures:
๐ท Animating, Modeling + Texturing Pig ๐ Animating Warthog โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Warrior Viking ๐ The Unsunken Boss, whoโs in the early stages of being conceptualized ๐ฅ An explosive Helthing, which will crawl across the ground just like this...
๐ The Lindworm, our new creature who will live in our swamp Biome, the Land of Pools
๐ The Unsunken Boss, whoโs still far off in the future of the game!
Character: ๐จ Concept for a shiny new Armor Set ๐ Animating Merchants ๐ฐ Conceptualizing new Village NPC
Constructions: ๐ท Modeling + Texturing Constructions ๐ท A healing station, to remedy some of the need for potions
๐น A watchtower, which can be used to defend your Village
Environment: ๐ฒย Revising Dรถkkรกlfar (Dark Elf) Camp in the Bright Forest โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing small and medium Glacier Camps
And everything else!: ๐ฅ Texturing Explosive Jars for Camps ๐ฅ Implementing Temperature on props ๐จ๏ธ Implementing VFX for Temperature Changes ๐๏ธ Researching Solo Mode ๐ฅ Creating VFX for new Weapon Spells
Midguardians
This month, we had our launch of the Midguardians program! Itโs our brand new rewards program for dedicated supporters. Weโre overwhelmed by the positive response so far, it's pretty awesome to see that so many of you are applying to join.
We've already started accepting applications, so if you'd like to be one of our supporters and earn rewards,ย join here!
Community Choice
We run Community Choice polls every Thursday on our social channels, and we had our closest vote yet this month! We asked if you'd rather use a lightning or blizzard attack, and these were the results:ย
That's all for now, you're all caught up! See you tomorrow for a brand-new Dev Update!
The Norsfell Teamย ๐ป
Weekly Dev Update - April 24/20
Hey Vikings,
So, weโve recently started the Midguardians program, and we are already overwhelmed by the positive responses! ๐ The support received from our game community is appreciated during these times, and we've already started accepting players into the program.
Please check out the previous Steam update if you missed it!
This week, weโre working on:
Characters: ๐ท Modeling + Texturing Wild Pig ๐ฆ Conceptualizing Small Animals ๐ฆ Conceptualizing new Village NPC
Equipment: ๐ Modeling + Texturing new Armor Set ๐ช Creating VFX for new Weapon Spells
Environment: โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Large Glacier Camp โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Medium Glacier Camp ๐ฅ Implementing Temperature for Village & Props
Other: ๐ Researching Creatures & Solo Mode
Some concept art for the Glacier Camp we're working on!
We're making small, medium, and large camps in our Glacier biome. Here's a first look at the smaller one you'll be seeing...
Q: What kind of small animal would you want to see in the game?
Let us know! ๐
See you next week!
Introducing the Midguardians!
Hey Vikings!
Today, we have some big news to share with you, about game test phases and the Midguardians.
A year ago, we launched our first Closed Alpha, and had 250 Discord members. That was the first time you were able to try Tribes of Midgard (who remembers the flying trees)?
Today, after 3 Closed Alpha and 3 Open Betas, thousands of you are helping us spread Tribes of Midgard across all social networks. This support allows us to gain an incomparable strength helping us to develop Tribes of Midgard. Thank you again, because you really make a huge difference.
There is still a long way to go and we understand and share your excitement around Tribes of Midgard. We would like to be able to leave the gates open at all times, but being still in development, it is difficult for us to do so.
Itโs for this reason that we announced that our last Open Beta would be in December 2019. But today, we want to share with you what's coming!
Introducing: The Midguardians!
Next, are private testing phases, reserved for our most active members and framed in a brand new program: The Midguardians!
What are the Midguardians?
The Midguardians as we know them today are going to be radically different. A Midguardian is a player who wants to get more involved in the Tribes of Midgard community.
Today, there are 620 Midguardians on our Discord, helping us share Tribes across social networks and getting involved in our Discord. So naturally, we want to reward them, because these small actions add up, and help give us the strength necessary to develop Tribes of MIdgard. What are the Rewards?
Rewards include access to private testing phases, and rewards such as in-game cosmetics, swag, and other surprises.
How to collect these rewards?
We have implemented a Level and Points system to make the experience more visible and โfairโ for everyone. By being active, you increase levels that allow you to access new rewards.
How to join the Midguardians?
Everything is free and accessible to everyone! However, we ask to apply via a form in order to have you sign an NDA.
Why an NDA?
Unlike our first 6 test phases, it will not be possible to stream or create content during these private tests, and you must sign an NDA to take part. We want to use these private tests for feedback with which to keep improving the game.
What if I'm already a Midguardian?
620 people in our Discord joined the first version of the Midguardians. Since itโs now necessary to apply and sign an NDA, we've renamed them, "Midguardians Volunteer". We invite you to apply to become a full Midguardian. It goes without saying that, given your pre-engagement, you will be more likely to be a full Midguardian. Right now, we cannot accept everyone, and plan to have 600 Midguardians at this time to give us time to put everything in place. No more Closed Beta/Open Beta?
We know that we want to offer new testing phases to our community, but at the moment, as we develop the game it is not possible. The Midguardians are a way for us to offer private tests to you, while also allowing us the time to keep working on the game.
Weโll be available on Discord to be answering any and all of your questions, please join here!:
We hope youโre excited for this as we are! Thank you for your support! โ๏ธ๐
The Norsfell Team ๐ป
Weekly Dev Update - April 17/20
Hi Vikings,
Itโs the start of a new milestone for us! Taking a step back from all the major changes and only adding few features right now to keep things stable. This week, weโre working on:
Characters: ๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Warrior Viking ๐ท Modeling + Texturing Wild Pig ๐ฐ Conceptualizing new Village NPC
Equipment: ๐ Modeling + Texturing new Armor Set ๐ Conceptualizing new Armor Set ๐ช Implementing new Weapons
Environment: โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Medium Glacier Camp ๐ฅ Implementing Temperature for Props ๐ฒ Revising Dark Elf Forest Camp
Other: ๐ฐ Implementing Loot Bag Animations ๐จ Working on community art
Q: From what you've seen, what game does Tribes of Midgard remind you of?
Let us know! ๐
Another view of the Eir Effigy, our healing station. This time, in game!
And... keep an eye out, because we'll be sharing some news soon. Really soon!
See you soon!
Weekly Dev Update - April 10/20
Hey Vikings,
Glad to say we've wrapped up some content! Now, we're taking the time to playtest the game, to find any bugs. So far, so good! ๐ This week, we're working on:
Characters:
๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Warrior Viking
Equipment:
๐ช Texturing (a brand new) Armor Set
Constructions:
๐ Animating, Modeling + Texturing Gates
๐ฅ Texturing Explosive Jars for Camps
๐ฃ Implementing VFX for Constructions
Environment:
โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Glacier Camp
๐ก Revising the Dark Elf Camps in the Forest
Other:
๐จ Concept for community art
๐ Researching Solo Mode
๐จ Fixing various issues for Loading, Generations, + Settings
The Eir Effigy, our Healing station, is here!
Here's a preview of how the healing station will look in game. For when you're exploring far away from the Village, and need a health boost!
Have a great weekend, and see you next week!
Weekly Dev Update - April 3/20
Hey Vikings,
Hope you're all doing well! Coming at you with a smaller update this week, as we're focused on wrapping up some content and features- some of which are nearly done! ๐
Weโre working on: Characters:
๐ฐ Animating Merchants
๐ฅ Implementing VFX for Temperature Changes
๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Warrior Viking
Equipment:
๐ช Texturing (a brand new) Armor Set
Constructions:
๐จ Modeling + Texturing Constructions
Environment:
โ๏ธModeling + Texturing small and large Glacier Camps
Remember that Explosive Helthing we mentioned?
Here's an early sketch of this new creature we're working on, we'll be posting about its progress in the coming weeks:
Become a Mod!
We're still taking applications for new Discord moderators, until this Sunday, April 5th! If you'd like to help moderate our growing community and be a part of our team, be sure to fill out this form, and join our Discord:
Q: And one last question: what new Biome would you like to see in the game? ๐
Let us know below! We're keeping track!
See you next week, and have a great weekend!
March Monthly Recap!
Hi Vikings,
What a month it's been so far- we hope you're all keeping safe and healthy. We're all working from home now, but still working on Tribes of Midgard as usual!ย ๐ Just getting used to the new setup. We even have a couple of furry new coworkers... meet Pichu and Quinoa!
It means a lot to us to hear you want to play the game! Though, we've still got some new features to add in before we can open it up again, and we'll give you some more news as soon as we possibly can. Thanks for being patient!
Starting with the creatures we're adding: ๐ฅ Concept for a Red Elf Witch ๐ Concept for a Wild Forest Pig ๐ฎ Modeling aย Forest Elf Witchย ๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Javelin Viking ๐ผ Modeling + Texturing Cultist ๐ป A terrifying Explosive Helthing ๐ Lindworm, a dragon-like, serpent creature is slithering its way into Midgard:
Character: ๐จ Concept for a shiny new Armor Set (reveal soon!) ๐ Finishing up textures for the Vรถlsung armour
Constructions: ๐ข Animating Constructions ๐ท Modeling + Texturing Constructions ๐ธ๏ธ We've added aย new trap called the Tripwire, used to defend your Village!ย
Environment: ๐ฅ Implementing Temperature in Biomes & Perks โ๏ธย Modeling + Texturing some frosty camps for the Glacier biome ๐ดย The Land of Pools camps are finished, take a look!
And everything else!: ๐ฒ Implementing Creature Spells ๐ Revamping Generation of Elevated Terrains, Seas & Lakes ๐ฆ Implementing Loot Bag Split Logic ๐ Implementing Game Over Screen
The Localization Team is anย amazing group of players in our Discord, translating Tribes into 23 languages! We're very lucky to have them, and some languages are so close to being 100% translated, but they need some help!
Once you're in our Discord, just message Sydnee, JiPay, or any of our Mods to be added to the team!ย Here's some language progress so far!ย ๐
This month we also asked you which Giant you think is coming next... here are some of your replies! Must say, you had some great guesses:
We're opening up Moderator applications for our Discord server! If you'd like to join our tribe, support the community, and inherit secret powers, apply by Sunday, April 5th! We'll reach out to chosen Mods on Monday the 6th, then announce the mods on Tuesday the 7th.
Our tribe grows stronger! We welcomed Marie this month, she's our new 3D artist here at Norsfellย ๐ As usual we had a little axe ceremony...
That's all for now! Hope you're playing lots of games, and stay safe everyone!
Until next time,
Sydnee, JP, and the Norsfell Teamย ๐ป
Weekly Dev Update - March 27/20
Hey Vikings,
Weโve all been working from home for a week now! Not the easiest process, but we're making it work for now, and it'll go on for at least one more month. Being safe as possible! ๐ Hope you're all staying safe as well.
This week, weโre working on: Characters:
๐ฆ Animating Merchants
๐ฒ Implementing VFX for Lindworm
๐จ Concept for Frozen Warrior Viking
๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Javelin Viking
Equipment:
๐ Animating Weapon Spells
๐ฅ Implementing VFX for Weapon Spells
๐ช Modeling + Texturing (a NEW) Armor Set
Environment:
โ๏ธ Implementing a new Snow Material
โ๏ธ Modeling + Texturing Glacier Camps
Constructions:
๐ข Animating Constructions
๐ท Modeling + Texturing Constructions
Introducing the Eif Effigy, a healing station!
We know from past Beta tests, that sometimes you're far from the Village and you forget to bring potions - so to help with that, we've been working on a healing station, called the Eir Effigy! This will help you to heal up when you're out in the wild! Here's its concept:
Q: What non-weapon item would you like to see in the game?
Let us know below! ๐
See you next week! From now on, all Dev Updates will be moved to Friday!
Weekly Update - March 18/20
Hi Vikings,
Some news: our whole team is now working at home, as of yesterday! ๐ We're still getting used to the new setup ๐ Hope you're all staying safe!
That being said, we'll be working on the game as usual, so we'll still have these weekly updates to stay in touch.
We're working on:
Creatures:
๐ฆ Animating a Merchant
๐ป Implementing the Cultist
๐ฒ Implementing Creature Spells
๐ฅ Concept for Red Elf Witch
๐ Concept for Wild Forest Pig
๐ฑ Modeling + Texturing Frozen Javelin Viking
Environment:
๐ Modeling + Texturing Small Glacier Camp (what kind of creatures would you want to see here?)
Character:
๐จ Concept for a new Armor Set (reveal soon!)
๐ช Modeling + Texturing a new Armor Set
Weapons:
๐ฅ Implementing new Weapon Spells
Added a new trap: The Tripwire!
Last time we had the game open, there were some comments about how you'd want more ways to defend your Village at night. Here's the tripwire, a new trap you can place to send some Helthings exploding!
Remember this concept art?:
Well here's how to use it! First step... place the trap:
Second step... wait for night, and explode some Helthings!
Stay safe everyone! See you next week!
Weekly Dev Update - March 11/20
Hi Vikings,
We're continuing our content streak this week, mostly focused on creatures and camps. Also, stay tuned for some announcements in the upcoming month!
This week, weโre working on:
Creatures:
๐ฒ Implementing the Lindworm
๐ป Implementing Explosive Helthing
๐ฅ Conceptualizing a Red Elf Witch
๐ฑ Conceptualizing a Frozen Javelin Viking
๐ช Modeling + Texturing Frozen Javelin Viking
Environment:
๐จ Conceptualizing Glacier Camps for our Ice Biome (Glacier Peak)
๐ Modeling + Texturing Small Glacier Camps
๐ Texturing Construction Foundations
๐ Revamping Generation of Elevated Terrains, Seas & Lakes
QoL:
๐ฆ Implementing Loot Bag Split Logic
Character:
๐ Polishing textures for the Vรถlsung armour- here's how our newest armour set looks! ๐
Q: Do you think the Lindworm will be as strong or stronger than a Troll?
Take your guesses now, because you will fight them both one day! ๐
