I cannot wait, for Haunted Chocolatier...

[Ohrank]

Ive never wanted to play a game, more in my entire life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJy7LF789lo

[【ａｎｇｅｌ】]

I am REALLY excited also! :)

[Lordimbroke]

Originally posted by Ohrank:

Ive never wanted to play a game, more in my entire life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJy7LF789lo

So is it a sequel or is it similar to stardew?

very happy to see him working on another games (most devs just cash out)

[esturias]

Originally posted by Ryika:

Seems a bit underwhelming to me at the moment.

I guess it's something like a reveal trailer for now. The developer seems to be more of a "the journey is the goal" kind of guy. Do you remember how the first footage of SDV looked like?

[ChrillBill]

Originally posted by esturias:

Originally posted by Ryika:

Seems a bit underwhelming to me at the moment.

I guess it's something like a reveal trailer for now. The developer seems to be more of a "the journey is the goal" kind of guy. Do you remember how the first footage of SDV looked like?

You mean like this?
That's the oldest footage I have been able to find about SV.

[Queen Droxxanna]

keep in mind it took 4 years for CA to have SDV ready for release, since he works on it all by himself. But I'm sure with all his knowledge and experience now it wont take his as long for the new game. And I'm sure it will include great content and story by the time he is done.

[kingjames488]

I doubt it'll take anywhere near as long for this game. it looks like it's probably using the same engine and w.e else under the hood, and re-using a few other assets from stardew (like the present).

[ChrillBill]

Originally posted by soaringfreedom:

keep in mind it took 4 years for CA to have SDV ready for release, since he works on it all by himself. But I'm sure with all his knowledge and experience now it wont take his as long for the new game. And I'm sure it will include great content and story by the time he is done.

Well I am in no hurry. I've got plenty of chocolate to consume before opening a cute pixelated shop on my PC ^.^

[李逍、]

may busy again

[ChrillBill]

Originally posted by 李逍、:

may busy again

And probably june, july, august and the rest of the year as well :D

[Nefrarya]

I'm so excited to see where CA takes us next.

[silentmeowth_]

I feel like as long as the concept inspires the developer, it will be good.

[lizardmang]

Originally posted by kingjames488:

I doubt it'll take anywhere near as long for this game. it looks like it's probably using the same engine and w.e else under the hood, and re-using a few other assets from stardew (like the present).

It's noted in the FAQs on the official website that he actually created a new engine for it but has been able to reuse some code from Stardew Valley.

For anyone who hasn't seen it, here's a blog post about some of the new combat mechanics (including a short clip) and his approach to development:
https://www.hauntedchocolatier.net/2021/10/30/combat-shields-stuns-my-approach/

[kingjames488]

Originally posted by silentprotagonistsays:

Originally posted by kingjames488:

I doubt it'll take anywhere near as long for this game. it looks like it's probably using the same engine and w.e else under the hood, and re-using a few other assets from stardew (like the present).

It's noted in the FAQs on the official website that he actually created a new engine for it but has been able to reuse some code from Stardew Valley.

For anyone who hasn't seen it, here's a blog post about some of the new combat mechanics (including a short clip) and his approach to development:
https://www.hauntedchocolatier.net/2021/10/30/combat-shields-stuns-my-approach/

honestly I wouldn't have cared if he re-used the engine, maybe made some updates or w.e... as long as it works properly it saves time that can then be put into more content :D

reusing assets can be a little bit tacky, but I guess a present is a present and a wooden fence is a wooden fence and if it's not overdone again more time for new content. (not 100% sure they're being re-used, but that present sure looked the same to me...)

don't get my wrong, these aren't inherently negative things if done properly; and I'm sure CA won't compromise the game by over-doing it like other devs who don't care about their games.