Kickstarter Update - 02/01/25
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jan 02, 2025 at 06:57:25 AM
Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year! Here’s the monthly update for December – we’ve been busy behind the scenes, and I’m excited to share the progress that’s been made!
December 2024 Development:
Item Matrix Completed
The Item Matrix is now fully completed, and all alpha items are now in the game, including their sprite art! This has been a big milestone as it helps keep things organized and balanced, and ensures we’re ready to expand as we move toward the alpha, beta, and final release.
All 100 Boardgame Visuals Completed
I’ve also completed all 100 boardgame visuals for the alpha! These will appear on the tables when customers select boardgames from your collection. This is a tedious but necessary task to give each boardgame in your collection its own look and feel, adding that extra layer of variety and immersion to the cafe experience.
New Shop – Gamekeeper’s Gambit
There’s a new shop in town – Gamekeeper’s Gambit! This shop is run by Ronan, a boardgame expert with an encyclopedic knowledge of everything boardgame-related. It’s the place where you can expand your collection, with a different selection available every week, depending on what you’ve unlocked. But act fast – boardgames don’t last forever with the new quality tier and degradation system, and you’ll need to bulk buy to complete your sets!
New Calendar System and Special Days
I’ve also been working on a new calendar system, which tracks the days and seasons in the game. Each season will bring its own changes, including what items you can buy, what crops you can grow, and what recipes you can make. On top of that, I’ve started adding Special Days to spice things up! These events will directly affect your cafe – for example, The Great Brew-Off will boost the price of drinks, and Garden Harvest Day will give you a double crop yield!
Seasons and Weather Effects
The seasons system is in place, with snow as the first weather effect, and I’ll be expanding this with dynamic weather effects in the future. Each season will influence your cafe and what you can do, making it an integral part of the gameplay!
Boardgame Research Tree System
The Boardgame Research Tree is now live! Players can unlock new boardgames based on the genres they complete sets for. You’ll acquire skill points through increasing your cafe’s renown level and completing mini quests. Not all boardgames will be acquired through research, though – some rare and legendary boardgames will be unlocked through quests, including those from Kickstarter backers.
That’s all for this month’s update! I’m excited about all the progress made so far, and I can’t wait to keep working on the game. Thanks again for all your support, and I’ll be back with more updates soon!
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Radic Creative
Kickstarter Update - 29/11/24
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 06:50:51 AM
Hello amazing backers!
As we wrap up the month of November, I wanted to share the latest developments on Dragons Brew, as well as an update on the Alpha. It’s been a productive few weeks, with several exciting updates and some key behind-the-scenes work.
Alpha News:
I wanted to take a moment to share an important update regarding the alpha release of Dragons Brew. Unfortunately, we’ve decided to delay the Alpha release until March of next year. This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly, but we believe it’s necessary to ensure we deliver the best possible experience for those of you who’ve pledged for the Alpha. We want to make sure that when you get your hands on the game, it’s as polished and enjoyable as it can be!
We understand that this delay may have a knock-on effect on the Beta and the final release of the game as well. We’re committed to keeping you updated and will work tirelessly to make sure everything is up to the high standards we’re aiming for.
As always, we value your trust, and we want to make sure you’re fully in the loop with our development. We encourage you to take a look at our Trello roadmap to see what we're currently working on and what we plan to include in the Alpha (spoiler warning: some of it might be new to you)!
We can't thank you enough for being a part of this journey. We’re more excited than ever to share this adventure with you. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to craft something special.
November 2024 Development:
Character Customization
The Character Customization feature is coming along nicely! You’ll be able to personalize your character’s body type, hair, clothing, and even the cafe name. This is still a work in progress, but it’s shaping up to offer lots of creative freedom!
Build Mode
I’ve also been working on the Build Mode, where you can place and rearrange furniture in your apartment and cafe. This feature will allow you to rotate and adjust the color schemes of certain furniture pieces as you place them, giving you the freedom to design your space just how you want it. You will also have the option to change the wallpaper, flooring and rugs of your apartment and cafe with unlockable decor items.
New NPCs and Shops
I’ve added some new NPCs and shops to the game:
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Sweeney’s Snips, run by the friendly Elias, where you can get your hair styled.
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Seaside Stitchery, run by the talented Margot, where you can buy clothes and accessories.
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Regal Ruffles, a shop owned by the charming couple Daphne & Owen, offering high-end furniture and decor options for your cafe.
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Ivy Estates, run by Sebastian, where you can expand your cafe by purchasing additional property.
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Willow’s Wand, a garden shop run by the colorful Eleanor and her cat Willow.
Farming System
The farming system is now in place! It’s a simple mechanic—plant seeds in a planter, set it, and forget it. Crops will grow over time, and you can expand your farming with tree planting and property expansion in the future. The system also includes modifiers based on weather, seasons, and even the boardgames in your cafe.
What’s Next?
That’s all for this month! I’ll continue working on new features, improvements, and expanding the world of Dragons Brew. Thanks so much for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates soon!
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Radic Creative
Kickstarter Update - 08/11/24
almost 2 years ago
– Fri, Nov 08, 2024 at 08:17:33 AM
Hello everyone!
BackerKit Surveys:
All BackerKit surveys have now been sent out, so please take a moment to complete yours if you haven’t already. Don’t forget to add your free in-game dragon plushie to your pledge at the end of the survey! A quick note: there was an error with BackerKit adding a €2 shipping charge to some tiers. If you experienced this, rest assured it has been resolved, and no additional charge will be deducted from your pledge.
Development Updates:
Starting today, I’ll be posting weekly updates on our Discord to keep everyone informed about the game’s progress. This week, we’ve focused on character customization and added two new buildings to the game: Sweeney’s Snips and Seaside Stitchery. These locations will let players adjust their appearance with ease throughout the game.
To keep all backers up-to-date, I’ll also be sharing a monthly update here on Kickstarter. This update will summarize what we’ve been working on throughout the month, including highlights from the weekly updates posted on Discord. The monthly format helps us avoid spamming your inbox while keeping you fully informed.
Alpha Details:
For backers with alpha access, we’re excited to announce a tentative launch date of December 16, 2024! Our goal is to meet this date, but we’ll keep you updated if any delays arise. The alpha will give early-access backers a chance to experience the game firsthand and provide valuable feedback for the upcoming beta. Please remember that the alpha version is a work in progress, with some missing content and possible bugs. Also, we’ll be restricting streaming during the alpha phase; streaming will be allowed starting with the beta, when the game is more showcase-ready.
Thank you all for your support and patience! We’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us and can’t wait to bring you more exciting updates. 😊
Kickstarter Update: BackerKit and Surveys #2.1
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 01:13:16 PM
Hi all! Just resending this update as it seems the last one glitched, and the text got bulked together without proper spacing. Thanks for bearing with us!
BackerKit is Now Live!
Exciting news, everyone—our BackerKit store is officially live! This means you can now preorder additional copies of the game, the soundtrack, or the artbook separately. We also have plans to add exclusive BackerKit items and merch in the future, so stay tuned! You’re also able to upgrade your pledge level if you’d like to access additional rewards.
Check out the store here!
BackerKit Surveys Rolling Out:
Surveys are being sent out in stages, starting with a “smoke test” to 5% of backers to make sure everything runs smoothly. Once that’s confirmed, the survey will go out to the rest of you. Through the survey, you can add extras to your rewards, including the in-game Dragon Plush, which we’re excited to offer as a thank-you item! This survey includes only relevant questions—design reward details will be handled individually, and no Discord usernames are needed since roles have already been processed.
Additional Details:
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts. If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com. If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com/faq.
Discord Roles Update:
Discord roles have now been assigned, but we know some of you may still need assistance. For anyone who joins later or may have been missed, there’s a dedicated channel on our Discord where you can request your role. Full details are in the Discord chat, so feel free to check it out.
Join the Discord here!
Thank you all so much for your continued support and patience throughout this journey! We truly appreciate each and every one of you for being here and for sharing your enthusiasm with us as we bring this project to life. From your feedback and ideas to your encouragement and creativity, it’s been inspiring to work alongside such an amazing community. As we launch into the next stages with BackerKit and final preparations, your involvement and engagement mean the world to us. We’re grateful for your patience as we work out all the details to ensure the best experience possible. We’re also beyond excited to start sharing more substantial game development updates, especially as I transition to full-time development in the coming week. Thank you again for being part of this journey! We look forward to building something special together, and we’re thrilled to have such a supportive and passionate community by our side. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Kickstarter Update: BackerKit and Surveys #2
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 12:27:11 PM
BackerKit is Now Live!
Exciting news, everyone—our BackerKit store is officially live! This means you can now preorder additional copies of the game, the soundtrack, or the artbook separately. We also have plans to add exclusive BackerKit items and merch in the future, so stay tuned! You’re also able to upgrade your pledge level if you’d like to access additional rewards.
Check out the store here!
BackerKit Surveys Rolling Out
Surveys are being sent out in stages, starting with a “smoke test” to 5% of backers to make sure everything runs smoothly. Once that’s confirmed, the survey will go out to the rest of you. Through the survey, you can add extras to your rewards, including the in-game Dragon Plush, which we’re excited to offer as a thank-you item! This survey includes only relevant questions—design reward details will be handled individually, and no Discord usernames are needed since roles have already been processed.
Additional Details:
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com.
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://dragons-brew.backerkit.com/faq.
Discord Roles Update
Discord roles have now been assigned, but we know some of you may still need assistance. For anyone who joins later or may have been missed, there’s a dedicated channel on our Discord where you can request your role. Full details are in the Discord chat, so feel free to check it out.
Join the Discord here!
Thank you all so much for your continued support and patience throughout this journey! We truly appreciate each and every one of you for being here and for sharing your enthusiasm with us as we bring this project to life. From your feedback and ideas to your encouragement and creativity, it’s been inspiring to work alongside such an amazing community.
As we launch into the next stages with BackerKit and final preparations, your involvement and engagement mean the world to us. We’re grateful for your patience as we work out all the details to ensure the best experience possible. We’re also beyond excited to start sharing more substantial game development updates, especially as I transition to full-time development in the coming week.
Thank you again for being part of this journey! We look forward to building something special together, and we’re thrilled to have such a supportive and passionate community by our side. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
