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Hello Seedlings!

Here we go with QnA numero 6!

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Q: Are many of your characters based on real folklore?
A: Quite a few of the characters and monsters are based on folklore. Pott the Brounie, Knockers, certain Hags, our own version of Black Shuck among others. We also have a couple based on nursery rhymes such as Old Mother Hubbard and The Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe.

Q: What is your favourite feature so far?
A: Each member of the team has a different fave feature no doubt. Our combat is strong enough to be a game in itself. The cooking is great fun and very tactile, and running the stores is very involved for those who want to really roleplay.

Q: How many NPCs are there in the first generation?
A: There are almost 60 bespoke first-gen NPC's who are affected by the ravages of time and over 20 NPCs who are pretty much immortal.

Q: Do you have a go-to name for any particular animal?
A: As a sheep-rider (the fleece is comfier for my bottom) I like to explore the world on Mutton Chops.

Q: How many proverbs are there to collect in total?
A: There are around 900 proverbs and star ratings to fill in.

Q: Can we expect to see regular hot-fixes after launch?
A: You certainly can if there are any bad bugs or balancing issues need addressing! However, we hopefully will be able to just concentrate on our major updates with all that juicy content gravy for you to pour on the feast that is 1.0.

Q: Can you tell us about a funny bug you've experienced during development?
A: Not only can we tell you, we can show you! Only yesterday we had a little physics issue as we worked on throwing physics, that had a slight knock on for the migrating chickens...

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Q: Do you prefer ketchup or mayonnaise with your chips?
A: Question to you...why wouldn't you have both?

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Hello Seedlings!

Welcome to our Wednesday update, brought to you by the letters U and I. Yes, that’s right! A look at some more UI happenings. We hope you don’t get so excited you fall off your racing pigs.

First up is the Main pause menu.



From here, you can change your options, view progress...



...and most thrillingly, access helpful, quick guides.



We have overhauled every game screen and menu; from the selling table and bartering to combat loadout and NPC chat. It all adds a lovely layer of polish that looks great and is a pleasure to use.



That’s it for this week. A lot is going on in the castle as we prepare for 1.0, but we have our Gnomes reading your questions, feedback and comments, so keep them coming.

Until next time, friends.

Love

Hello Seedlings!

Our fifth QnA is here to brighten your Monday!

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Q: Will Kynseed ever support mods?
A: Yes we will happily be supporting mods post-release.

Q: Are there any plans for character customisation e.g. hairstyles or clothes?
A: The player can change hair and clothing colours within the game (and initially set their skin tone) but for the moment there are no plans for changing hair or clothing style on your current character. The characters you can become do have various hairstyles though to help mix it up.

Q: Will there ever be a way to pause ageing for those not interested in generational play/villagers dying?
A: Currently there are no plans, but after recent feedback we may consider such an Accessibility option in the future.

Q: Could we get a sneak peak at one of the new 1.0 Fairweather items?
A: We could do, but it would cost you years of your life. Mr Fairweather is very insistent.

Q: Where is the best place to get help when I am stuck?
A: With the release of 1.0, we will have a fully featured Wiki; an in-game How to Play section within the Options Menu; Bubble Help and various Help screens and guides.

Q: Will there be any form of pre-order bonus for buying before launch?
A: We hope so. We are actively looking into this right now. What would you like to see?

Q: Where is PixelCount located?
A: We are based in Guildford in the UK, but the team (there are currently twelve of us) are strung all over the place like spaghetti on trees. North and South England, Wales and even Australia!

Q: Do you ever plan to do any streams as developers?
A: We do indeed plan to do some streams for you around launch and post-launch.

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See you again next week!



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P.s. You can also join us on Discord!

Hello there, dreaming ones,
Name is Pott, let’s have some fun.
I’m the Brounie of yer farm,
I keep it clean and cause no harm.

Just put offerings out each day,
And I’ll keep things right while yer away.
Forget though and I’ll be mad,
With varied jinxes to be had.

One day that you’ve forgotten.
And I will turn yer apples rotten.

Two days is another hurdle,
I’ll make all yer cow’s milk curdle!

Three days missed then yer mistaken,
No more honey can be taken.

Forget for four days in a row,
Yer farm’s fish won’t bite yer know.

Five days makes family life harder,
Cos I’ll steal stuff from yer larder!

Lastly, six days and the jinx ye earn,
Will make yer own kids never learn.

So keep me happy with daily treats,
And jinxes ye shall never meet.
Make Pott a happy and gentle soul.
Now b’gger off and fill my bowl!


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀    'Two days is another hurdle, I’ll make all yer cow’s milk curdle!'


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀   'Three days missed then yer mistaken, No more honey can be taken'


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  'Five days makes family life harder, Cos I’ll steal stuff from yer larder!'


Pott doesn't only clean up and watch the house while you are away; he can also advise on things to do and help guide you. He also acts as a middleman between yourself and Mr Fairweather.

His temper and tongue may be quick and he is a master of sarcasm, but he only has your interests at heart.

At the end of the day, your home is his home and he only wants what is best for the family that lives there.

Hello, Seedlings,

We are a little offset in our timings this week due to events earlier this week in the UK. However, we are here now with our weekly update, delivered as always by the finest racing pigs from our castle stock.

This week we present to you our updated roadmap, which you can also find here.





Our roadmap hopefully informs you of our plans going forwards for the foreseeable future. We want Kynseed to have a long tail, a bit like our castle mouse, so there may very well be updates beyond what is planned.

That’s all for now. Don’t forget to post your questions in our QnA#4 comments or in the Kynseed General Discussion forum.


Until next week, friends,

Love,