Hi Folks, Daron here from Bad Ridge Games. Today, we want to talk a bit about what to expect from the farming side of Mirthwood.
Your homestead is your haven; a place of respite after your sojourns in the wider world. While there will be other, scattered locations for rest and (minor) customization, your home can serve as a portrait of your progress and productivity.
Crops
We’ll start with the cornerstone of sustainable farming. You can grow more than 15 different crops, including wheat, barley, flax, and other medieval staples. Changing seasons will dictate the types of crops that will grow, keeping things fresh as the calendar turns. Your harvested crops can be used in cooking or placed in refiners to create more exciting goods. Be wary, you might encounter droughts, dust storms, and other hardships you’ll need to contend with.
Refiners
Refiners are the lifeblood of a productive farm. Here, you can take your raw resources and turn them into a variety of artisan goods. These goods can be given as gifts or used in other crafting recipes. You might take your harvested grapes and ferment them. Make some wine with those fermented grapes, or take things a step further and place that wine in a cask, creating a richly aged wine or brandy. With more than 10 different refiners to use, you’ll be able to craft a wide variety of items.
Animals
Farm animals in Mirthwood come in a variety of breeds and coats. Purchase and raise cows, bulls, goats, pigs, chickens, horses, and birds. In order to produce, your animals will need to be taken care of. There are multiple options for shelter and feed, giving you some flexibility in the housing of your animals and the layout of your farm. Goods from your animals can also be used in refiners. You can butcher your animals if you're in a pinch - or after some rarer meats.
Structures
You can build several types of structures on your farm. Many of these will house your animals, while others will supplement your productivity; helping you mill grains or draw water.
Customization
One of our favorite features in Mirthwood is the grid-less placement and pathing system. This will allow you to build up and layout your farm organically; creating curved paths and fence lines with ease. Inside your home, you can place items freely on walls and floors. There are a variety of themed decor goods for you to purchase in town. You’ll also be able to change the materials used inside or outside of your home.
Mirthwood aims to give you a blank canvas, along with the tools and assets to build an aesthetically pleasing and productive farm. We’re excited to see your designs come to life!