Hello to all fans of building, modeling, and creating!
I’ve got some exciting news to share!
Animated animals are now part of Outside the Blocks! This feature has been on my list for ages, and I’m thrilled to finally see it come to life. Here’s Peter the Pig in his natural habitat (alongside some friends)!
Initially, I wanted them to walk around the parcel, but after a few tests, I found that keeping the animals stationary better fits the game’s vision. Adding full movement felt like it would push Outside the Blocks toward creating an entire ecosystem or simulation, which isn’t the direction I’m aiming for. Instead, precision in placing each element is key, allowing everyone to showcase their own creative ideas rather than random or chaotic scenes.
What I do think fits perfectly into these miniature worlds, however, is giving each animal a choice of animations and poses. The options are limited for now, but I’ll keep working to expand them.
I’m really happy with how creatures bring scenes to life! Currently, I’ve mainly added farm animals, including:
- Pig,
- Sheep,
- Cow,
- Goat,
- Chicken!
My goal is to add more animals over time. Next up, I’m thinking of a goose and maybe a couple of woodland creatures — a wild boar, perhaps? Or maybe a moose or a bear?
Are there any animals you’d love to add to your diorama?
Let me know in the comments, and see you in the next Steam post!