Hi, my name is Marcin, and I am the Art Director for Chinese Frontiers. You may remember me from our first devlog [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1640820/view/6754877058986360185](Devlog #1)[/url]. This time, I want to share a bit about the [b]food and cooking mechanics[/b] in our upcoming game. In order to survive and create a thriving settlement in [b]Chinese Frontiers[/b] you may take advantage of those mechanics. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40819211/6bc624888958493fd4d7f493f790a03bd44a606e.png[/img] [h2][b]Immersive world[/b][/h2] Although the game primarily focuses on architecture, building, and all activities related to this process, we knew from the start that incorporating side mechanics would enhance the player's experience. After releasing the technical demo of our project, we searched for interesting gameplay and cultural touchpoints to create a game with a unique atmosphere. [i]Everyone knows the saying: the way to a heart is through the stomach.[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40819211/5acbd157a6836aa49ba361b73c3703b6b2da3aef.png[/img] The [b]food and cooking mechanic[/b] plays a significant role in the game's immersive world. From a gameplay perspective, it complements [b]farming, fishing,[/b] and [b]breeding[/b] mechanics and at the same time enhances [b]hunger, thirst,[/b] and [b]stamina[/b] mechanics with short-term buffs. Moreover, the variety of ingredients and dishes showcases the differences between regions of China that the player visits. [i]Note: While some of the dishes in our game may not be historically accurate, we still believe it's enjoyable to cook regionally relevant courses.[/i] [i]Could you taste these differences? [/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40819211/b462e0062f0059bccf9887b38e8e412d155a93c9.png[/img] [h2][b]Cook your dish![/b][/h2] Our cooking mechanic is a unique and intricate system that plays a crucial role in the daily life of the settlement. With [b]14 recipes[/b] and [b]27 ingredients[/b], players can experiment with various combinations to fulfill their hunger and other needs. Each group of ingredients and dishes is typical for a different area of China, including desert, mountain, river, and village cuisines. The system distinguishes between [b]Common dishes[/b] and [b]Governor-worthy dishes[/b]. Common dishes fulfill hunger and provide a slight boost to health, while Governor-worthy dishes fill up one additional parameter such as thirst or stamina. However, after eating a Governor-worthy dish, some parameters are frozen for a few minutes, adding a strategic layer to the game. The ultimate goal is to find and eat the [b]Emperor-worthy[/b] dish, which fills up all parameters and freezes them for a brief period. This rare and valuable dish can provide a much-needed boost in a critical moment or save a player's life in a dangerous situation. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40819211/23353223d8473c56eb09e5a17da50c331fb052fb.png[/img] Our goal in creating Chinese Frontiers is to build an immersive and realistic world rooted in Chinese culture. The food and cooking mechanics are an essential for [b]adding more spice and flavor[/b] into this world. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40819211/662350dc246b90d747cb7667b1e18e32d6e9706f.png[/img] [b]Let us know in the comment which traditional Chinese dish would you like to prepare![/b] Follow us also here: 👉 [url=https://discord.com/invite/NhSSztvEWG]Discord[/url] 👉 [url=https://twitter.com/Ch_Frontiers]Twitter[/url] 👉 [url=https://www.facebook.com/ChineseFrontiers]Facebook[/url] 👉 [url=https://www.youtube.com/@ChineseFrontiers/]YouTube[/url] 👉 👉👉 Add [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640820/Chinese_Frontiers/]Chinese Frontiers to Wishlist & Follow the community[/url] (not to miss next updates & DevLogs!)