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First Round of Playtest - A Summary

Hi, Dwarves! 🧔

As we promised, we’re back in the blink of an eye! 👁👁 During the last two weeks we were focused on our ongoing Playtest. We want to show you some awesome statistics and our thoughts on how it all went! (Spoiler: it went great.)

[h3]Contest Results! 📜🏆[/h3]

During our Playtest, we organized a contest for the best colony!

In our game, you can build your very own settlement, filled with various types of defensive turrets, defensive walls and buildings. Everything connected with mana pipes! How you do it in detail is up to you.



Thanks to everyone who participated, we had a chance to see their amazing takes on how the greatest dwarven settlement could look like! Players did not disappoint! As we promised, the winners get free keys to one of our previous games!

Round of applause for our talented scouting engineers! Just look at these masterpieces!











What would your dwarven colony look like?

[h3]Precious Feedback[/h3]

Main reason that pushed us to launch our Playtest was the possibility of getting some feedback from our community and let us tell you, we got A LOT! And that’s absolutely fantastic! 🌟

We are very happy that much of the feedback from players aligns with our production pipelines and what we would like to add and improve in the game. Many important points were made and we will definitely benefit from all the things that have been said in our Discord, Steam Discussions, reports and in our feedback form. Overall, our game has been reviewed very positively by most and we couldn’t have wished for more!

🌸 We’re extremely grateful for all the tips and feedback we’ve received! Thanks to you, First Dwarf will blossom with each day! 🌸

[h3]Playtest in numbers[/h3]

We know that some of you like to dive into specifics, so here are more detailed statistics for all the curious gamers out there:

👑 16 000 signed up for the Playtest
👑 Favorite part of the game: building
👑 20 000 added First Dwarf to their wishlists
👑 460 gamers will be added to our credits in the final game after our 1st Playtest
👑 97,3% positive reviews
👑 93% of gamers used mouse and keyboard to play



[h3]So what’s next? 🤔[/h3]

Another Playtest! We know that some of you were very eager to play more and there also were people who didn’t manage to join us for the first playtesting. So don't worry! We’ll be holding a new Playtest with an improved build. All of you who already had a chance to play First Dwarf will be able to experience the changes we implemented and compare it with older version of our game. And, of course, we’ll welcome everyone who wants to join us for the first time, the more the merrier! 😄

Stay tuned for more info soon!

If you don’t want to miss any news from us, it’s best to keep track of our actions on our social media!

🌟 Twitter/X
🌟 TikTok
🌟 Facebook
🌟 Instagram
🌟 LinkedIn
🌟 GameJolt

And the BEST place to talk with us is obviously our First Dwarf Discord server! Don’t be shy, join us!



[h3]When you wish upon a… Dwarf 🌟[/h3]

Adding games to your wishlist is a very easy way to support developers! Consider wishlisting First Dwarf: First Island, our upcoming free prologue!

We would be very grateful if you could add it to your wished games! As well as the main First Dwarf game! 🧔🐉🤖

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_Prologue__First_Island/

Thank you for all of your support, it really keeps us going! 💪 As always, we encourage you to tell us your thoughts in the comments. Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Yours,
Star Drifters Team 🌟🚀

Halfway through the Playtest!

Hi, Dwarves! 🛠️

We hope that you had a wonderful time this past week! In this announcement we would like to do a summary of how it looked like for us.

[h3]6 days until the end! Join today![/h3]

We’re thrilled seeing how many of you decided to play First Dwarf during our first Playtest! The amount of feedback we got is positively overwhelming and we’re keeping track of it all the best we can. Thank you! We’ll analyze everything to make our game even better! 📝

BUT if you still haven't joined our Playtest, don’t worry, because you still have time to do it! And it’s super simple - just go to the First Dwarf’s Steam page and click “Request Access”! We’re closing the access on April 8th.



[h3]Ongoing Contest![/h3]

If you’re following us, you could have already seen our announcement regarding the ongoing contest for THE BEST colony! The rules are pretty easy - join our Playtest, build an awesome settlement, take a screenshot and post it on a dedicated #🌟challenge🌟 channel on our First Dwarf Discord server!



The winners will get a FREE KEY to one of our previous games - Driftland: The Magic Revival! It's a perfect way to get to know the Driftland world. And if you already have it, don't worry, we'll think of something else! Another game maybe? 👀



https://steamcommunity.com/games/1714900/announcements/detail/4194613560101061596?snr=2___

You have time until the end of the Playtest (April 8th 3PM CEST), so still plenty to build a beautiful colony!

[h3]💞 Add to Your Wishlist! 💞[/h3]

If you wish to support us further, consider adding First Dwarf to your wishlist on Steam, along with our new page First Dwarf: First Island! (A free introduction to our game!). This way, we can show the world the power of dwarven enthusiasts. We would be very grateful for that!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_First_Island/

[h3]Thank you for your support![/h3]

We love chatting with you and we’re over the moon that you’re enjoying our Playtest! We also adore seeing your gameplays, feel free to post it on your social media, tag us and even post in on our Discord server! Seeing how you play First Dwarf gives us even more insight!

You can also check out this awesome gameplay by SplatterCatGaming! Thank you!

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There is still almost a week left of exciting play testing, but remember that it’s worth staying with us longer than that! (Like, forever?) On our Discord, we’re sharing our thoughts and opinions, works in progress, memes and have fun!



Aside from Discord we are also active on:

So make sure to stop by!

We can't wait to share even more content with you all in the upcoming months! We already started working on adding needed changes based on all your feedback. Let’s create a wonderful gaming experience together with your help!

See you soon!
Star Drifters Team 🚀

The Start of First Dwarf Playtest!

How are you today, Dwarves? Excited as we are? We sure hope so! 🍀🌟

[h3]3…2…1… Off you go to the Driftland world! IGN Gameplay[/h3]

Let’s start with some amazing news! IGN released a 15 minute long video with the newest gameplay of First Dwarf! Accompanied by an informative voice over, you can dive into the fantasy world of Driftland and see the most up to date mechanics, graphics and systems that we’ve been working on! It’s a great opportunity to get to know the specifics of our game in a very detailed way. 🛠🤖

You can check it out below:

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[h3]First Ever First Dwarf Playtest[/h3]

And without further ado… Today is a BIG day for us! If you’ve been following our Community Hub and our social media, you could’ve heard about sign-ups for our Playtests. But in case you somehow didn’t get the memo, don’t worry! Put on your dwarven shoes anyway, because you can still join us! Just go to the Steam page of First Dwarf and click “Request Access” 🎯

[h3]Who will get access?[/h3]

Everyone who signed-up will participate! 🎉 So no worries, it doesn't matter if you requested it right after our announcement, or even after the Playtest started, you’ll be able to play First Dwarf. 🎉

[h3]When does the Playtest start and end?[/h3]

Playtests are open from March 25th 3PM (UTC +1) to April 8th 3PM (UTC +1). We’re going to give access to the game to everyone who signed-up. In this time window, you can still request access to the game. After April 8th, the Playtests will be closed, gamers will lose their access to the game, but there is a possibility of a second round in the future.

[h3]What exactly is the Playtest and why are we organizing it?[/h3]

Steam Playtest is a wonderful feature that lets us give access to the game to the players who are willing to try it out in its current state. Our main reason for this, is willingness to receive as much feedback as we can, before launching the final game. We believe that the thoughts and opinions of our community will help us shape the game together and create something truly brilliant. We deeply care about this project, as it’s related to our first game, Driftland: The Magic Revival, and we are over the moon that we have the opportunity to expand this magical world even further. That’s why we need YOUR HELP!

[h3]But how can I help?[/h3]

Well, that’s super easy! After getting access to the game…just play the game! That’s phase number one. And phase number two, is…

[h3]Leave your Feedback![/h3]

There are 3 places where you can report bugs, issues and leave feedback!

[h3]First method is:[/h3]
  • First Dwarf Discord server

We highly encourage you all to leave us your feedback, even if it’s just a few words (but the more you say, the better, of course!). You can do it in our First Dwarf Discord server, which we already upgraded with special channels for the Playtest. If you already are on our Discord, you know that it’s really fun there!



We added two new channels specifically for this event:

playtest-feedback - that’s the place where you can tell us EVERYTHING you want after you played our game. Positive and negative feedback, all of that is welcome. You can tell us about the smallest things, regarding music, characters, dialogues, mechanics, systems, bugs… Every topic is a good topic, as long as it’s related to the First Dwarf Playtest. We can’t wait to chat with you about your experiences with our title!

opt-in-credits - here you can read the steps of what to do, to be included in our game’s credits! It’s a little “thank you” from us, for all your help. By leaving your invaluable feedback, you’re becoming an important part of our big adventure! You’ll find there the link to the form we prepared earlier, where you’ll be able to drop your nickname. No offensive names of course, those won’t be included.

[h3]Second method for leaving feedback:[/h3]
  • In the game itself, as seen below

Probably the fastest way to report a bug is located directly in the game. An automatic save file is also attached to the report you make (but you won't see it, so don't panic!), so we have the best understanding of the issue. However, keep in mind that we won’t be able to respond to you there. We will receive the information, but to hear back from us or to engage in conversation, it’s best to use Discord.



[h3]Third method to leave feedback:[/h3]
  • Steam Discussion dedicated to the event

We made a pinned thread in the Steam Discussions titled 🐛 Playtest Bug Reports 🐛, where you can report your bugs from the Playtest.

[h3]Fill the Form![/h3]

If you’re not sure how to phrase what’s in your mind, we prepared a simple form to fill, which may help you transfer your thoughts into words and inspire you in terms of what to be aware of while playing. After leaving your feedback, you can also write your preferred name to be put in the credits there, it’s optional.

Feedback Form First Dwarf

[h3]Available Languages[/h3]

We deeply care about your experience with First Dwarf and that’s why we prepared additional languages for the Playtest. Which include:

Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish - Spain, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese.



Please have in mind that the game is still in progress and so are the languages, so translations may have some mistakes. We apologize for that. They are in beta version, and will be improved with time. You can change the language in the game’s menu options! Texts and dialogues can also be altered later, if necessary.

[h3]Can I stream my game?📸[/h3]

YES! Feel free to tag us and show off on our Discord server, we would love to see it! You can freely post about it on your social media. Even more! You can use our Press Kit, if you wish:

First Dwarf Press Kit

[h3]What’s in the Playtest?[/h3]

The best part! What’s awaiting you during our Playtest? Well, let us tell you!

You’ll be playtesting an introduction to our game, First Dwarf. Take on the role of Tru, chosen to be the First Dwarf and his sassy dragon companion Ragna. Your mission is to build a new colony on the freshly discovered island, but first, you need to make sure that the area is safe to inhabit. Gather resources, build your base and fortify your colony, before the evil monster wave attacks! Fight your enemies by placing defensive turrets and engaging in direct combat. Complete your quests and send the raven to the awaiting dwarves, so they can arrive at their new home. Will you and your people survive in this new environment? 🧔‍♂️🐉



[h3]❤️ Add to Your Wishlist ❤️[/h3]

We’re also preparing an advanced special version of Demo, titled First Dwarf: First Island. We highly encourage you to add it to your Wishlist (it has its own Steam Page) as well as the final First Dwarf game. We will give more information soon! It will help us show the world that the love people have for dwarves is immeasurable.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_First_Island/

[h3]Final Thoughts[/h3]

And that’s basically it! Easy, right? If you have ANY additional questions, don’t be afraid and ask us on our Discord server or in the comments. We hope to discuss with you many, many different topics and create a wonderful game together!

Have fun playing First Dwarf and see you in our Discord server!

Yours,
Star Drifters Team ✨🚀