Hi, I'm Patrick, the Director of Tavern Keeper and after the little personal letter I wrote a few days before the release, it's my pleasure to write another one 3 days later!
I will keep this one a bit shorter because I, and the rest of the team, have been heads-down fixing bugs (publishing 10 updates so far) and responding to F3 reports pretty much around-the-clock (benefit of a global team).
Please keep sending us F3 reports if you find bigger issues or need assistance (though the community is also happy to help with gameplay questions).
We are here to help and our sole focus is on making sure everyone who purchases the game can enjoy it without hassle.
A big thank you
Next, I want to thank everyone: first for their patience, and second for the encouraging messages and an extra-thanks for recommending the game to others!
Today, we reached an "Overwhelmingly Positive" review score and it was an immensely emotional moment for us.
We were elated and grateful to reach this milestone among the bug-fixing and support spree.
A bit later, I had a moment for lunch by myself when I briefly burst into tears.
11 years we have worked on this game, giving it our all, with no guarantees.
While obviously these are very early days and this game won't be an overnight success (nor a guaranteed one), it was a moment of brief validation.
Thank you for seeing the effort we've put into this and for playing (and buying!) the game.
You've made the start of our Early Access such a high point! 💚
Onwards, we have a tavern to run! (and still a few bugs to fix)
Patrick
On Behalf of the Tavern Keeper Team
(and thanks again for your patience if you do encounter issues!)
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I also wanted to quickly share a few of the amazing player-made creations some of you have posted online:
This amazing traveling merchant was created from scratch using 389 pieces by Ajayy.
Share-code: Tkf6a682db
This absolutely beautiful Tavern Clock was created by Apanoa - every digit and piece handplaced!.
Share-code: Tk34577830
This intricate and custom-decorated axe was created by Apanoa.
Share-code: Tkfaba5370
This 2-seater (and functioning) teppanyaki table was shared by Klara.
Share-code: Tk26461db2
If you are keen to see more Designs, check out our Discord, Reddit our the Steam Screenshot gallery and feel free to share your own Designs below!