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It's been 2 months since the launch of the Livestock Update and things are moving along quickly on the next mini-update. In the next update, there will be many visual improvements made to the player and various areas of Gear Springs.

Environment Improvements

Many MANY more trees, bushes, rocks, and scenery have been added. Grass also got a little visual overhaul to add more volume (even though they have the same amount of leaves). There are many more paths and some of the areas have been adjusted slightly to make them look more natural and interesting.

Most of the tilesets also now have animations applied to them. So grass will gently blow in the breeze and water will bob up and down.

Player Improvements

The player has also had a visual overhaul, adding more frames of animation and detail. This also allowed me to add new customization options as well, so next patch will include customizable eye colors and beards. (Old player walking/New Player Walking)

Portraits

The original NPC portraits were made very hastily and were deeply embarrassing to look at! They are all being updated in the next patch to be more consistent.

(I am personally very proud of how the Last Craftsman's hair turned out in the bottom right!)

Cooking

Cooking is being fully implemented this month. I already have around 30 foods added to the game that will be craftable with new kitchen appliances.

Cooking won't be a great way to discover or obtain new materials, but it will offer you lots of different bonuses for you to use while harvesting materials, fishing, or making friends. You'll start out with a few basic recipes, but the rest will be obtained by increasing your Cooking level. The more items you cook, the more experience you'll obtain. There may even be a way to gain bonus experience for specific dishes...

Pets

Pets are being added to the game! There are no planned special bonuses or mechanics surrounding pets. They will just be fun to have around.

That's all for now! I'm hoping to have the update ready before the end of April, so keep an eye out! If you'd like to get more frequent updates, feel free to join The Discord server.

[ 2024-03-03 21:22:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Last Craftsman

AuraTummyache Developer

AuraTummyache Publisher

2023-03-07 Release

Action Indie Strategy Casual RPG Adventure Simulation F2P Sports MMO Racing Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA Tags

Game News Posts: 20

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

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http://thelastcraftsmangame.com

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You are a new graduate of the Craftsman's Guild, an organization devoted to ensuring the mechanical prosperity of every town and city in the country. Craftsmen are tasked with repairing machinery, supplying furniture, and generally maintaining the infrastructure of small towns and large cities alike by fulfilling the requests of its citizens.

You've been assigned to Gear Springs, a quaint little village out in the mountains. Normally, this would be a very exciting moment in your life, but you're unsure of how to feel. Gear Springs seems like a nice place, but rumor has it that something terrible happened in the town and the last Craftsman disappeared.

Oh well, it's too late to change your mind now! The train is already charging towards your new home.

Crafting By Components

In The Last Craftsman, each item is more than the sum of its parts. It's also its parts! Every item has tags that define what it is, Lumber is Wood and Fuel, Pillows are very Fluffy, a Cactus is Spiky. These component parts are what really matter in Gear Springs. Some materials will only be available at certain times, which means the way you craft items and progress will be constantly changing!

Omni-tool Mods

As an official Craftsman, you have access to the amazing Omni-tool! The Omni-tool is great on its own and everything, but you can also install modifications to add unique effects. Some mods do simple things like make harvesting materials faster, while others can give you a chance to acquire unique materials or help you learn new crafting recipes. Some modifications even come with upgraded versions for even stronger effects!