Sandrock AMA pick | part 2
[h2]Howdy hey, here's part 2 from our AMA highlights![/h2]
Part 1 here! We picked a dozen questions from the My Time series AMA on Reddit that we last hosted. We’re keeping this list short, but you can also check out our FAQ post on the AMA thread itself for answers to some other commonly asked questions!
[h3]Question from u/Classyth1ng5:
Super simple: why aren't demos a permanent fixture? I hesitate to buy Portia bc Im not sure if I'll like it, but because of Sandrock's demo, I'm planning to buy Sandrock when it comes out.[/h3]
Answer from Sarcosmic:
We're developing Sandrock a lot beyond what's in the demo, so in the future, that first Story Demo won't show Sandrock at its best. It was originally only meant to be available during Steam Next Fest.
[h3]Question from u/catalystscattleless:
What has been the most memorable or pesky bug from the series so far?[/h3]
Answer from Dave:
I mean, we hate the crashes the most, losing a whole day of progress is awful. Very excited to finally get the Portia console fixes out soon
But, as for the fun ones in Portia: I like when the cows get half buried, I like when townsfolk go for underwater walks, and I also enjoy peoples' reactions when they end up with multicolored Shrek children. Oh yeah, and the eyeballs popping out thing in Sandrock is always a good time
September 12 update:
You may have noticed the console updates are out now! We're aware there are some new bugs (like the Desert Abandoned Ruins one on Switch), which we’re gathering info on now and will address soon. If you want to report a bug, email us at [email protected] with a detailed description and the platform you're playing on!
[h3]Question from u/1MBee:
I love exploring every nook and cranny of Portia & Sandrock demo's gorgeous maps/worlds, but find it frustrating when you can't interact with a door and realize it's just for decoration (beautiful decoration, mind you :-) Will there be more freedom to roam around in both games?[/h3]
Answer from Yanwei (producer, knower of many things, and person of few words):
We'll design more interaction and exploring methods, please keep eyes on us for more!
Post-AMA answer from Sarcosmic:
By the way, the map for Sandrock is the same physical size as Portia’s (2km square), but there’s a ton more to explore in the overworld this time around. Exploration isn’t the main focus of Sandrock, but it’s a fun part of it and more traversal options (gliders? grappling hooks??) are currently under deliberation. There’s also lots more character to each interior and exterior so that you can get to know the setting and NPCs more just from the spaces they inhabit. As a Portia fan, I’d say Sandrock’s map is already shaping up to be pretty memorable - and there’s more to it than just sand and rock, haha.
There also are many interactable features around the map! There’ll be fun mini-games like an item-matching game, sand sledding, and dune buggy racing, and you can repair/collect things after the sandstorms, tame animals, and more. So much more.
More Q&As are coming next time!
[h3]Wishlist it now for more features! [/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/My_Time_at_Sandrock/
Catch up with us around the web for more Sandrock information:
Sandrock Instagram Sandrock Twitter Sandrock Facebook Sandrock Official Website
Part 1 here! We picked a dozen questions from the My Time series AMA on Reddit that we last hosted. We’re keeping this list short, but you can also check out our FAQ post on the AMA thread itself for answers to some other commonly asked questions!
[h3]Question from u/Classyth1ng5:
Super simple: why aren't demos a permanent fixture? I hesitate to buy Portia bc Im not sure if I'll like it, but because of Sandrock's demo, I'm planning to buy Sandrock when it comes out.[/h3]
Answer from Sarcosmic:
We're developing Sandrock a lot beyond what's in the demo, so in the future, that first Story Demo won't show Sandrock at its best. It was originally only meant to be available during Steam Next Fest.
[h3]Question from u/catalystscattleless:
What has been the most memorable or pesky bug from the series so far?[/h3]
Answer from Dave:
I mean, we hate the crashes the most, losing a whole day of progress is awful. Very excited to finally get the Portia console fixes out soon
But, as for the fun ones in Portia: I like when the cows get half buried, I like when townsfolk go for underwater walks, and I also enjoy peoples' reactions when they end up with multicolored Shrek children. Oh yeah, and the eyeballs popping out thing in Sandrock is always a good time
September 12 update:
You may have noticed the console updates are out now! We're aware there are some new bugs (like the Desert Abandoned Ruins one on Switch), which we’re gathering info on now and will address soon. If you want to report a bug, email us at [email protected] with a detailed description and the platform you're playing on!
[h3]Question from u/1MBee:
I love exploring every nook and cranny of Portia & Sandrock demo's gorgeous maps/worlds, but find it frustrating when you can't interact with a door and realize it's just for decoration (beautiful decoration, mind you :-) Will there be more freedom to roam around in both games?[/h3]
Answer from Yanwei (producer, knower of many things, and person of few words):
We'll design more interaction and exploring methods, please keep eyes on us for more!
Post-AMA answer from Sarcosmic:
By the way, the map for Sandrock is the same physical size as Portia’s (2km square), but there’s a ton more to explore in the overworld this time around. Exploration isn’t the main focus of Sandrock, but it’s a fun part of it and more traversal options (gliders? grappling hooks??) are currently under deliberation. There’s also lots more character to each interior and exterior so that you can get to know the setting and NPCs more just from the spaces they inhabit. As a Portia fan, I’d say Sandrock’s map is already shaping up to be pretty memorable - and there’s more to it than just sand and rock, haha.
There also are many interactable features around the map! There’ll be fun mini-games like an item-matching game, sand sledding, and dune buggy racing, and you can repair/collect things after the sandstorms, tame animals, and more. So much more.
More Q&As are coming next time!
[h3]Wishlist it now for more features! [/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/My_Time_at_Sandrock/
Catch up with us around the web for more Sandrock information:
Sandrock Instagram Sandrock Twitter Sandrock Facebook Sandrock Official Website