Some good news...all of the new trees and other flora are done and I've started the process of updating the map with the new stuff! These shots show the new cherry blossom trees at the ruins and the new weeping willows and Willow Grove. Like the other new trees, these also move about with the wind.
I'm also updating how the trees are loaded into the game, so there can be settings to use the old trees (for those that prefer them) in addition to reduced tree variety for those with lower specs while still maintaining good visuals.
The weeping willows branches moving in the wind makes Willow Grove look even more magical. When I get a chance I'll make an animated gif.
I'm hoping to have everything changed out with settings support over the weekend. Changing out the trees and rocks is pretty straightforward, but adding the bushes, plants, and the new flowers will take the most time.
There are also new pine trees. I'm probably going to section off an area of the map and make it a pine forest as a new POI and then scatter them just a bit around the rest of the map. I'll take a shot when that's all set up too.
And Now I need to come up with a story quest that lets you place a cherry blossom in your town! ːsteamhappyː