Dev Blog #31 - December Update Preview: Building on Ships!

[p]Hello Voyagers! Michael / Spacenorth here with an exciting preview of what's coming in our mid-December patch![/p][p]First off, we're thrilled to see all the new players jumping in since our November patch. Please keep the feedback coming - it's invaluable as we continue improving the game![/p][p]We know there's still lots to work on. We had a hotfix go out recently and have another coming soon to resolve urgent issues. You can track any of the time-sensitive ones on our live issues board. [/p][p]https://www.notion.so/treehousegames/Voyagers-of-Nera-Service-Status-26bbc50b8edb802f8721dc393e853ae3[/p][p] [/p][p]While November was all about tackling as many Quality of Life issues as possible, our mid-December patch is focused on features that push the unique aspects of Voyagers even further.[/p][p]Today, we're excited to preview one of those features: Building on Ships![/p][p][/p][h2]Ship Building Arrives[/h2][p]Ship gameplay has been one of the strongest fantasies in Voyagers, and we want to take it even further! Building on boats has been one of your top requests - we've seen so many painful clips of players trying buildables on boats, only to watch them get left behind as the ship sails away.[/p][h3]How It Works[/h3][p]We want to enable your creativity (without breaking the game horribly) while adding exciting new gameplay:[/p][p]Socket-Based Ship Building:[/p]

• [p]We're working on sets of socketed items, just like our building system[/p]
• [p]This will let you add big pieces that change the whole shape of your vessel like hull pieces, pontoons, and different bows[/p]

[p][/p][p]Functional & Decorative Options:[/p]

• [p]You can add many of the same pieces from the bases on your boat (though not whole buildings, and you’ll still need Spirit power)[/p]
• [p]Add constructable pieces, furniture, and decorations to make your ship grand, cozy, or bizarre![/p]
• [p]We can't wait to see what you create![/p]

[p]Note: There are some limits to avoid game-breaking exploits or performance issues, but you'll still have plenty of creative freedom.[/p][p][/p][h2]Cannons: Boom![/h2][p]We're also adding cannons to the game! This obvious fantasy has been highly requested, and we're finally delivering:[/p]

• [p]Blast enemies on the beach from your ship[/p]
• [p]Fight off ocean monsters that come your way (watch out, Stalker!)[/p]
• [p]And yes... you can climb in and launch yourself! Extra fun once you’ve unlocked the glider :)[/p]

[p][/p][p]We'll keep sharing more previews of the December patch as we get closer to release.[/p][p]This Thursday at 12pm PT, join us for our next dev stream on Twitch where we'll be showing more of the building on boats system in-game![/p][p]Can't wait to see you there![/p][p]- Michael and the Treehouse Team[/p]