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The Making of: Harvest

Discussion in 'Developer Work and Blog posts' started by SorcerousSteve, Oct 13, 2016.

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    Hey guys, SorcerousSteve here to give you an update on Harvest!

    Harvest is located across the channel from Estgard. It is an area primarily focused on agriculture nestled along a red/yellow countryside that has recently come under occupation from Norgard forces. As an occupied town it has taken on some of the symbolism behind the color yellow and Norse influence of its Norgard conquerors.


    Inspiration for Harvest was obtained from the Autumn Season and Upstate New York (Letchworth).[​IMG]

    Leaf covered trails cut through a forest of red and yellow.
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    Fields of corn just outside of Harvest.
    Shoutout to artist Reid Rollo for his great work on this Scarecrow!
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    As an occupied town Harvest has developed some trench defenses surrounding it, alongside a fort to maintain order.
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    NPC Town Center
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    South City Gate.
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    Wheat Fields as far as the eye can see.
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    Apple Orchards in the foreground while the Harvest Wind Farm can be seen off in the distance.
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    Terrace farming along the river.
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    Alongside being big on agriculture, Harvest also prides itself on fishing along the Norgard Channel.
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    Level Designer
    Esteben Zaldivar
     
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    Yet another miracle uncloning @SorcerousSteve !!!

    I bet anyone who settled there will be delighted!
     
    Astor Cerberus, Oct 13, 2016
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    Wow! just WOW!
     
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    Very nice! This immediately reminds me of Aerie - all the color and movement. What a beautiful scene - I'm really excited about this unclone. Well done!
     
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    Looks busy in areas but I'm sure strolling through it, it'll look great. :D
     
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    Wow! Beautiful! As Astor said, I bet people will be happy there and I am sure we're all excited to see them arrive at our towns (Elad's Lighthouse for me) :)!
     
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    Wow, that looks really nice Steve! Looks like a nice scene to go pick some crops! ;)
     
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    niiiice
     
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    Incredible work.
     
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    Perfect!
     
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    Really impressive! Harvest looks incredible. Thank you so much for this work!
     
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    Absolutely stunning.

    It will be a delight debugging it for you once it is released. :)
     
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    Thank you for the update on Harvest, @SorcerousSteve !

    I love the leaf carpet you added and the new terraced agriculture, wind park and boat sheds; well, all of it really. :D Not forgetting Reid Rollo's scarecrow.

    With all the colours you've put there, it will be a perfect place for a Halloween visit. Maybe just ONE pumpkin patch?
     
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    Bah what good are scarecrows unless you have wild crows ;)

    But the scene does look great ..
     
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    I'm loving the look of this, looks like it may be time to swap my knights house to a Viking one!
     
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    As a resident of Harvest, I'm really enjoying this. Thanks!
     
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    So, the question is: when do we get it?
     
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    I would absolutely wear this if there was a pitchfork or scythe I could carry for combat.


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    Your graphics-sorcery is second to none!
     
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    It's been proven again, SorcerousSteve is worth whatever he is making plus more.
     
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