Smalland: Survive the Wilds News

Hey, Smallfolk!

It's that time again where we pin down Lead Designer, Kev, and get some answers to those burning community questions!

Can I have round ears instead of the pointed ones and just be a tiny human. Also I can't remember but can we change our skin colour?
There are variations, but they are reminiscent of Bat-like ears that show the Smallfolk have evolved. So throughout history, we have mistaken them for Faeries, Elves, and been the inspiration for various tales and folklore.



There are some less Elf looking ones, but many features of Smallfolk are the product of evolving to adapt and survive underground. And yes, numerous skin colours. Emerging from the underground the initial choice is varied but based on how someone would look if they had never seen sunlight. Then through progression and exposure, the true state of the Smallfolk starts to emerge, firstly with traditional human skin tones and then evolving further into more weird and wonderful ones.


Are Wasps tameable?
Wasps are currently chaotic and angry, unlike the friendlier Bees, and the more noble but agreeable Hornets, so they're not fond of the idea of being mounted by a Smallfolk!



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Hey Smallfolk!

As always thank for you the question we get in Discord, here are some answers to a few that we picked out for this week's FAQ Friday!

Will there be underwater content?
Certainly not at launch, as it's expensive both in terms of cost & resources in the scope of the Early Access launch.

In the lore of Smalland, the Smallfolk have been living underground and this is the first time they have encountered large bodies of water, and thus, they can't swim.



It is something that we may revisit in the future though...

Is it possible to join a faction side? For example, join the spider or wasps or ants and more?
You can work with whatever faction you like, and each will have its own rewards and benefits based on its traits. Dev Diary 2 gives you a little more information here as well.



Is there any place where I can see what the different "classes" will be?
There are no classes as such, but you adapt your playstyle using different armour types and weapons, allowing you to stylise or combine abilities from different species of creatures.



Thanks, everyone!

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Hey Smallfolk!

It's that most wonderfully spooky time of the year again and we just happen to have a very interesting NPC to introduce you to...The Witch.

You'll find The Witch inhabiting a more sinister-looking part of Smalland, a little darker and more dangerous than other areas you may have visited.

If you wish to follow the trail of breadcrumbs, then here's Kev to tell you more...

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Hey Smallfolk!

When the vast lands of the small are lit only by moonlight, a mysterious creature ventures out of hiding. Little is known about the Ghost Ant, but let's see what the Pathfinders' recorded in their journals when they first observed them.

The Ghost Ant The Ghost Ants move like shadows, appearing and striking without warning before vanishing. As with all Ants they work in unison but where they come from and where they return to I have yet to discover. From what little I have seen, these secretive creatures keep to themselves and forge their own self-reliant path taking only what they need. They also show no fear and are willing and able to take down much larger predators and defy incredible odds.

These creatures will strike then disappear like phantoms, but I shall continue to try and reach out to these noble creatures.




So be careful when venturing out into the night!

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Hey there Smallfolk!

Another round of questions from the community that we wanted to provide some answers to!

When the demo is released will we be able to play with friends?
It was a hard decision to push the demo back, but we're excited to talk more about this soon and let you know when we'll be making this available. We can say however that yes, absolutely you will be able to play with friends!

I am interested in testing Smalland. Is there any chance to get access to play? Thanks.
We tend to run most beta testing across our games through Discord, so joining the Smalland Discord is the best place to be to jump on any testing opportunities. We have had a couple of closed testing sessions so far, and it's not unlikely that there will be more in the future as player feedback is absolutely vital to us.

Will there be mounted combat?
Yes, but not all mounts can attack, some have other specific purposes and bonuses...

Dragonflies are fast and can move across water at great speed but have no attack. Grasshoppers are able to leap huge distances, although not overly accurately, and they can also attract danger as they are a lizards favourite snack so look before you leap! The Hornet is a mighty steed and although difficult to obtain, its powerful stinger and resistance to certain venoms give it a clear advantage over many creatures, but not all.



Thanks again and we'll be back to dive into more questions soon!

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