Hey Everyone, Daron here from Bad Ridge Games. Curious about your adventures in Mirthwood? Whether it’s meeting new people, building up your character, or unraveling rich storylines; there is much to do and experience beyond your farm. In this post, we’ll explore what questing looks like in Mirthwood. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/fc07d06925efd3dd3d2ca7c096953cab79859b7a.png[/img] [h2]Exploration[/h2] To start, it’s important to understand a bit about the game world. Mirthwood thrives on exploration. Our central thesis has been to merge the cozy comforts (and challenges) of home-building with the freedom and adventure of open world discovery. Hand-crafting a diverse, dangerous, and rewarding map has been a major point of focus for us. Comprised of six main regions and many sub-biomes, the world of Mirthwood stretches from deep woods to desolate wasteland, from dark barrows to frigid mountain foothills. Unique locations dot the landscape, offering opportunities to uncover stories, find rare loot, and fight for survival. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/03e29a712d0a90ad661f1516a3ad7697b4ab6d42.png[/img] [h2]Questing[/h2] [h3]Main Storyline[/h3] Mirthwood will feature a central storyline for you to unravel at your own pace. Having fled a war-torn homeland, you arrive on the shores of the Free Lands, ready to rebuild your life from the ground up. You will begin to uncover the secrets of this new land - and critically - understand the reality of its past…and your future. [h3]Side Quests[/h3] You will also find many side quests to collect (or ignore). These range from emotional matters of heart, to quirky adventures, to the mundane medieval favor. Some quests are shaped by the tangible needs and desires of the game’s characters. Contracts play a big part here, allowing you to hunt down some of Mirthwood’s fabled foes. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/feea7eb96ea9a29627f4af8682c94370bf0c4aaa.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/2f3981ac765f0013c922b506fa8f07531da5f1ee.png[/img] [h2]A Dynamic World[/h2] No world stays the same forever. Key to Mirthwood’s design is the principle of change. Here, seasons will pass, the economy will shift, and NPCs you know, [i]your friends[/i], will die. While Mirthwood has its share of crafted stories, we also want you (and the world) to generate your own, with the hope that no two playthroughs are alike. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/3b46179573b3d97e7100cb8cc906f79ab0e18a8f.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/aa0b716a743dcbdd26c9e0764c00ef8923e2bb80.png[/img] Here are some of the things we’re working on, and what you should expect as you quest and explore in Mirthwood: [list] [*] [i][b]The Toils of Medieval Life[/b][/i] NPCs are at the mercy of the world, just as you are. Disease, poverty, and other dangers are at the doorstep. [*] [i][b]Choice & Consequence[/b][/i] Some scenarios will present you with choices of permanent significance. This can involve the life and death of characters, effects on the landscape, and more. [*] [i][b]Dynamic Events[/b][/i] Events like dust storms, blizzards, or attacks on towns can be generated by the game’s storyteller. These present hardships to navigate as you play. [*] [i][b]Clues[/b][/i] Occasionally, you will stumble across clues leading you to environmental stories, maps, or other encounters generated as a response to actions in the world. [*] [i][b]Morality and Renown[/b][/i] The choices you make will affect how others perceive you. Your Morality and Renown will be weighed and measured. Who will you choose to be? [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43906942/4ec624ff41511c5ad8203b1028f33a13eec47dad.png[/img] We want everything you do to be worth your time. For us, that means generating meaningful stories and encounters, finding fun and epic loot, and customizing and leveling your character as you see fit. And let’s not forget about the homestead altogether. We want to give you a chance to impact the world and the characters you meet, not as a savior - but on your terms. We hope this gives you a little more insight into what questing in Mirthwood will look like. Let us know your thoughts and feedback fellow adventurers!