Shroud of the Avatar – Update of the Avatar #151
Greetings Fellow Avatars!
Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:
- The Making of North Naryad Pinelands – Part 2
- Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 23 Postmortem
- Release 24 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Pilgrim Bonnet
- New Musical Instrument: Flute
- NBNN’s Radio Free Britannia
The Making of North Naryad Pinelands – Part 2
[Continuation of a Dev+ Forum Post by Esteben “SorcerousSteve” Zaldivar]
Hey guys, a few days ago I introduced you all to a new level I am working on called the North Naryad Pinelands! Below are some screenshots of my updated progress:
The river that passes through the lumber mill/docks mentioned in Episode 1 of The Making of North Naryad Pinelands finalizes in a serene lake nestled between rugged cliffs and wooded pine.
Showcasing the level of detail of the forest. Special attention has been given in order to achieve the most organic feel possible.
Looking southeast to the lumber mills and docks. In the foreground are humble shacks where hardy workers would live while they worked at the lumber mills. Farther away in the background you can catch a glimpse of the Varisalla Foothills of Verdantis.
Introducing a new location! Initially conceived in one our design chats between @Sannio and myself this cave was once a greedy attempt at exploiting precious minerals off the land that ended in disaster.
That’s it for now folks, thank you for all your attention and comments!
Stay tuned for the next episode of Worldbuilding with Esteben!
Esteben Zaldivar
Level Designer
Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 23 Postmortem
The team had a great Hangout of the Avatar this week, with Richard, Starr, and Chris chatting about Release 23 and providing a sneak peek at Release 24. FireLotus fielded lots of questions and feedback live in the chat-room and from the original post! Here’s the video in case you missed it live:
Release 24 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Pilgrim Bonnet
Just as they’ve been doing since Release 10, the dev team is including a Grand Tour Quest in R24 designed to guide you through all the new content. By completing the R24 Grand Tour Quest you will be rewarded with a Pilgrim Bonnet. This reward can only be unlocked during Release 24 (did someone say rares?), so be sure to log in to R24 starting November 19 and talk to all the Tour Guides!
And for those that love to accessorize, the dyeable Brown Pilgrim Bonnet is now available in the Add-On Store!
New Musical Instrument: Flute
In addition to the lute and piano, you will also be able to play a flute in R24. This instrument can be played freeform using simple key presses along the number row (1-8), with two modifier keys (SHIFT and ALT) providing the player access to a full two octaves of notes, sharps and flats included. You can also use this instrument to play ABC/MML music files stored in the Songs directory. With Synchronized Play, members of a party can play synchronized songs together! You will be able to craft this flute in-game:
This ornate Cordovan Flute is available in the Add-On Store:
NBNN’s Radio Free Britannia
This past September, the lands of New Britannia got a second radio station, NBNN’s Radio Free Britannia, but players have been unable to hear the new station in-game. Our in-game radios were hard-wired to SotA’s first and only available station, Avatars Radio. Starting in Release 24 next week, the in-game radios will have a UI allowing players to add additional stations!
