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Winners of the Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023

We're thrilled to unveil the exceptional winning artworks that emerged from the first-ever Potion Craft Fan Art Fest!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every participant who shared their remarkable creations, infusing the world of Potion Craft with their unique visions. The Potion Craft Fan Art fest: Summer 2023 was filled with countless exceptional submissions, making the task of choosing the winners no easy feat. We were blown away by the incredible artistry and creativity displayed throughout the event, and we’re excited to announce that we'll be featuring many of the talented submissions on our official channels throughout the year.

Now, let's take a moment to appreciate the complete collection of winning artworks that captured the essence of each theme!

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[h3]Week 1: Enchanted Garden[/h3]

Take a look at these mesmerizing ceramic creations!

TES-Disel (Discord) @argunov.ceramic (Instagram)





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A captivating Enchanted Garden diorama, nestled within the pages of a Potion Craft recipe book.

Jewelsmith (Discord)







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A wonderful Enchanted Garden, with a Magical Agriculture for Dummies book on display! (We think may need that book for the upcoming garden management update!)

Jam (Discord)



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A beautfiul depiction of the Enchanted Garden using digital art!

The One (Discord)



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Lena has created 3 stunning versions of an Enchanted Garden!

Lena Fekhner (Discord)







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An enchanted tree located inside a waterfall cave!

"In around the space there are small openings to even more caves filled with many rare crystals. The place hasn't been discovered yet so the enchanted tree grows without restriction. Fueling life to the many flora around it."

ishi (Discord)



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An extraordinary depiction of a dark Enchanted Garden! Check out some of the WIP photos below!

"When the alchemist came into possession of an old derelict temple and its attached graveyard, she was uncertain what she would find To both her surprise and delight, amidst the overgrown stones and forgotten tombs a wealth of plant life was managing to grow in the cracks and crannies. Once she identified that the ancient willow at the centre of the necropolis was in fact an enchanted tree, she knew that all they would need is a little encouragement for them to not only survive, but thrive..."

an-artist-complex (Discord)



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Shadow.13 had too many ideas, so they decided to choose them all!

"One Garden for each ingredient category in the Game. (Air/Flight, Magic/Energy, Water/Cold, Life/Growth, Earth/Endurance, Poison/Death, Fire/Warmth, Explosion/Wrath) All connected by one big tree. Through the portal in the tree trunk you can travel to the different Gardens. I call this Creation The Garden Tree. Inspired by the World Tree Yggdrasil."

Shadow.13 (Discord)



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[h3]Week 2: Potion Shop Customization[/h3]

This original character truly shines in the world of Potion Craft!

"Peeking behind the curtain, the alchemist is hard at working creating a potion to help those in need in their messy work shop."

Julianstop (Discord)



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We're absolutely smitten with this adorable character and their potion shop. We can't imagine refusing any offers coming from this charming little guy!

penguin_army (Discord)



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A beautiful range of Potion Craft brews, including Potions of Levitation, Invisibility, Frost and more!
And let's not forget the adorable cat, guaranteed to charm your customers!

crazy_ve2k (Discord)



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Allow us to introduce you to Maeve Byrne, an alchemist with a rich heritage rooted in ancient Celtic druids. Maeve brings forth a truly unique set of techniques and knowledge with her potion shop, "The Crow's Potion Shack"!

FoaccioDeQuesito (Discord) @chubbytinystar (Twitter)



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[h3]Week 3: Unexpected Encounters[/h3]

We absolutely adore the artwork depicting a potion shop owner deep in contemplation, pondering how to deal with an unusual customer!

@Duermeluna1 (Twitter)



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Delightful artwork showcasing our beloved herbalist trying to handle a ribbiting-ly challenging customer that's leaping away!

"A mysteriously cloaked customer comes in with a rather large request of potions, when all is presented the figure grabs them and makes a run for it, but not before swigging down a bottle of transformation..."

bunbagelsmith (Discord)




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We love this fantastic artwork showcasing a hunter after a productive day, and we can't help but share the alchemist's reaction!

AimeeLunamore (Discord)





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This unique piece depicts a potion shop owner facing the imbalance of magical energy in the realm, leaving us eager to know what unfolds next!

"The realm has seen an imbalance of magical energy leading towards a lack of magical purple ingredients. In your office, you hoard what you have left of them as you desperately try to figure out what's been causing this disruption. One night, you discover an injured knight that has actually been corrupted from the arcanic overgrowth breaking into your potion shop, trying to find a cure for themselves..."

Stuff (Discord)



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[h3]Week 4: New Uncommon Merchant[/h3]

Meet Lavandula, a rather unusual "Froot n Beri" supplier!

"She heard that humans will give her shiny yellow circles in exchange for sweets, so off she went to start her servis..."

Clinically Chill (Discord) @SabsTime (Twitter)



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A delightful twist on a timeless tale. Did she rely on a strong potion to outsmart the big bad wolf?

Reugine (Discord)



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We love this water dryad merchant!

"She will request multiple protection potions that can only be water based, not oil. Afterwards, she will come by occasionally to sell talismans that can be a permanent buff to the garden (faster growth or more abundant produce). Or for cheaper costs, she can bless the garden with a spell that lasts a few days."

Caliber (Discord)



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Meet Sensei Erlang-Shen, who was once a great warrior!

"Now retired, he offers his future telling talents to whoever is wise enough to attract his attention. He uses magical Tarot cards to read the future, but these cards have multiple purposes. In particular, it is said that burning them and using their ashes in potions can produce brews with very particular effects. Each card has a unique effect, so be careful while handling dangerous cards, like Death! His apprentice, Kuafu, wishes to become a master future teller as well, but the training is rather rough!"

Stupid Hobbit (Discord)



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Meet Grunk and Gerry.

"A pair of goblin merchants, who came from their home underground to bring you some of their ingredients from their clans cave systems. The Goblin Clans aren't very well liked by the villagers as they're keeping to themselves most of the time. So Grunk and Gerry decided to keep themselves disguised to not raise a fuss in the village. They especially dislike the Miner as he keeps snooping around inside their caves."

Fun Fact: Grunks beard is fake and just part of the disguise, as the Goblins don't grow beards!

Thaliena (Discord)



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Behold the Siren Merchant!

"The Siren Merchant sells seashells that contain the sounds of the sea, songs of sirens and the souls of those lost at sea. Place them in your shop to entice customers from far away, or crush them up and use them in potions that give its user the ability to hear their departed loved ones voices once again."

sheepinacorset (Discord)



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And finally, witness the mesmerizing Medusa in the world of Potion Craft. As she seeks a powerful elixir, be wary of her petrifying gaze, even though it's hard to resist her undeniable charm and sense of style!

WispyVee (Discord) @WispyVee (Twitter)



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Once again, thank you for being a part of the Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023 and for sharing your passion and creativity with us. Stay tuned for the next fest in the upcoming season!

Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with news, updates, and everything else Potion Craft related!

Potion Craft is 35% off!


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Potion Craft this Summer, or introduce the art of potion-making to a friend, with a fantastic 35% discount until July 13th!

Mix and stir your way to alchemical greatness as you experiment with ingredients to create powerful potions and become the greatest alchemist of all time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1210320/Potion_Craft_Alchemist_Simulator/

Connect with fellow alchemists on Discord to seek guidance on the alchemist's path, and to stay up to date with the latest news and updates!

Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023!

Attention, artistic alchemists!

We're summoning your creative powers to join the Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023, where you can showcase your artistic talents and win awesome Steam game keys!

Over the next four weeks, we'll announce a new theme on our social media channels every Tuesday. You'll have the entire week to create and submit your artwork that brilliantly captures the essence of each theme.

The competition closes every Monday at 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST, and our expert judges (the developers themselves!) will select three winners each week: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Winners will be chosen based on their creativity, skill, and adherence to the theme.

Remember to share your fantastic fan art online with the hashtag #PotionCraftFanArtFestSummer2023, or join the dedicated #fanart channel over on the Potion Craft Discord to connect with fellow artists and share your creations, or share your artwork here on Steam!

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of the Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023!


Here’s a quick recap:

Event Duration: Four weeks, with a new theme every Tuesday.
Submission Deadline: Create and submit your artwork by Monday at 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each theme will win a Steam game key of their choice from a selection of tinyBuild games!
How To Enter: Use the hashtag #PotionCraftFanArtFestSummer2023 when sharing your fan art on social media, or join the Potion Craft Discord and share your artwork in the dedicated #fanart channel, or share your artwork here on Steam!


Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with each weekly theme, and everything else Potion Craft related!

Devlog #26. Garden 2.0: Room for Growth (Work-in-Progress)

We’ve already shared many details about the new garden mechanics we’re working on for the upcoming update:


"Isn't it too many plans for one small garden?" we thought, and instead, we simply expanded it several times over!


Now the garden will have three additional spaces that players can unlock as they progress in the game: a pond, a mushroom cave, and a crystal grotto. The roots of the magical tree spread far and wide, bestowing their accelerated growth effect everywhere.


Let's go through each one: the good ol’ garden where the tree grows has hardly changed, but we decided to tidy up and level the small mound that was only hindering gardening. Here, a wide variety of plants can be grown: flowers, herbs, mushrooms, roots and ligneous mushrooms.


To the right, a pond has appeared, where water plants can be cultivated. On the land in front and on the distant shore, the same plants as in the garden next to the tree can be grown. Moreover, excellent conditions have formed underground for growing truffles!


The mushroom cave is an ideal place for mushrooms (who would have thought?), but not only that: certain roots, thorny plants, and root vegetables thrive in the darkness of the cave. There is also ample space here for truffle cultivation.


The crystal grotto is the most enigmatic space in the garden. How does one plant a crystal? Do they require watering? How long do they take to grow? These are all excellent questions that we will address another time!


Isn't it brilliant?



Just as the Earth's treasures and fertile soils seem inexhaustible, so do our devlogs! Thus, stay tuned and follow our Steam Page. Also, make sure to join our Discord so you don't miss other upcoming devlogs!

Devlog #25. Garden 2.0: Potion of Wild Growth (Work-in-Progress)

Garden 2.0 will be a large and complex update, and we still have new features to share with you. Today we will show probably the most anticipated one – fertilising plants with potions of Wild Growth!


Alchemy and horticulture are friendly sciences and their strength is in synergy, which is why if you do not want to wait several days for plants to grow, you can just brew a stockpile of Wild Growth potions and accelerate this process dramatically.





You can get much further with a kind word and a powerful potion than you can with a kind word alone, so we decided to add an additional growth phase for each plant, which is achievable only after fertilising the plant with a strong (tier 3) potion of Wild Growth. Not only does it look cool, but it also yields more crops!



With enough potions, you can grow a plant from a sprout to fully grown in just one day! The stronger the potion, the faster the growth.



Fertilizing a plant that has just been harvested will cause it to regrow and be ready for another harvest. When using a strong potion, the plant will instantly grow to the Grown+ phase and yield even more fruit!



Our goal is to add new mechanics without disrupting the core gameplay of Potion Craft. We hope that the new garden will work in harmony with the rest of the game, making it even more enjoyable.

Stay tuned and follow our Steam Page. Also, make sure to join our Discord so you don't miss other upcoming devlogs!