Forge of the Fae

Final 24 Hours! + Stretch Goal Hit: Professional Cartographer Map by Francesca Baerald!
about 2 months ago – Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 08:56:01 AM

Hello again, everyone! We are down to the FINAL 24 HOURS in our campaign. It should go without saying that we're incredibly grateful for the astonishing support we've received from each and every one of you all throughout! It's been a wild ride, so thank you for joining us on this journey! 

As a reminder, if you’ve been eyeing a higher reward tier or want to add a limited reward, now is the perfect time to upgrade your pledge! 💪 Once the campaign ends and Kickstarter processes payments, it will be harder to make changes or grab those exclusive items. So make sure to lock in your rewards before time runs out!

In other exciting news, we’re thrilled to have hit our next stretch goal: a Professional Cartographer Map for Forge of the Fae, created by the incredibly talented Francesca Baerald! 🗺️

Francesca is a renowned cartographer known for her breathtaking work on world maps for games like Elder Scrolls, Horizon Forbidden West, Final Fantasy XIV, and more. She brings a level of artistry and attention to detail that is unmatched, and we’re excited to bring her vision to Forge of the Fae.

With this stretch goal, Francesca will design a unique World Map that showcases the intricate landscapes, regions, and lore of the game. This won’t just be any map, it’ll be an artistic masterpiece that adds depth and immersion to the world you’ll explore.

Francesca is very excited to work with us, and her involvement will ensure that Forge of the Fae has a stunning and memorable map, both in-game and as a collectible for fans of the game.❤️‍🔥

With just 1 day left, now is the perfect time to spread the word! Share the campaign with fellow RPG lovers so they don’t miss out on exclusive rewards and help us unlock even more stretch goals! ❤️ Every bit of support makes a difference, so thank you! 

Final 2 Days + Stretch Goal Hit: The Legendary Yoshino Aoki!
about 2 months ago – Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 10:23:16 AM

Hello! Hello! We are down to the FINAL 48 HOURS of the campaign. And thanks to you're support we’re thrilled to announce our next stretch goal: MORE YOSHINO AOKI! 🎶

Yoshino Aoki, the legendary composer behind iconic titles like Breath of Fire III & IV, the Mega Man Battle Network series, and Final Fantasy XV, has already contributed one incredible track to Forge of the Fae. And now, with your support, she’s coming back to create even more music for the game! 🤩

Yoshino-san has told us how excited she is to return for more compositions, and this stretch goal will make it happen! Her music has defined some of the most beloved RPGs in gaming history, and we’re honored to have her help bring the world of Forge of the Fae to life.

🎧 Check out her track for Forge of the Fae’s Harleck Village 

As this campaign reaches its conclusion it's hard to express just how inspiring it's been to see over 3000 people back our project and to hear your words of encouragement and excitement. It's a real privilege to feel that support, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure that Forge of the Fae lives up to that hype! 

If you’ve been considering a higher reward tier or want to add on a limited reward, now is the time to upgrade your pledge! These rewards are exclusive to Kickstarter, like the recently announced signed physical OST, or the physical editions with goodies. So please lock in your rewards before time runs out!

Once again, we want to express our deepest appreciation for your support! It truly has been inspiring and we're fully grateful to be part of this journey with all of you! If you haven't yet, consider sharing this project with friends and family. Let's keep knocking out stretch goals together!

3 Days Left + New Add On: Signed Physical OST
about 2 months ago – Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 10:39:16 AM

Hey everyone! Hope you're all well. We're down to the final 3 days of the campaign and are absolutely thrilled with the results, energy and passion that you've all provided since day 1! 

As part of a way to keep that momentum and show our appreciation, we've managed to secure an exciting new add on.

Add On: Signed Physical OST

Get a super exclusive physical copy of our OST CD signed by our composers, including Yoshino Aoki! This is a rare opportunity for something truly special. The Physical OST will also come with an illustrated cover image as well as a beautiful, fully illustrated booklet insert that outlines the tracks and includes thoughts from our composers on some of their inspirations and what the soundtrack means to them. If you're a music appreciator, don't miss out on this golden opportunity! 

As of writing we are only $7000 away from our next stretch goal, MORE YOSHINO AOKI! It's such a privilege to have her on this project, so let's show her our admiration and knock that stretch goal out of the park. 

Thousands of backers have already joined the adventure! Why not invite your friends to come along too? Share Forge of the Fae with fellow adventurers, and together we’ll unlock even more epic content! Thank you so much! ❤️

4 Days to Go! Special Behind the Scenes Update
about 2 months ago – Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 07:56:50 AM

Hi everyone! We’re down to 4 days remaining in the campaign, and we’re so excited to share these final days with you! It's been an incredible ride so far, and today we'd like to share a little bit of what goes on behind the scenes by going over some of the process that takes place while building out a key location such as Taliesin City. 

The first step of the process is getting an understanding of its purpose in the game, and detailing all of the key locations and where they fit in the story. It's important that a destination as large and involved as Taliesin is thoroughly thought out in order to ensure that it can accommodate the game's story from start to finish with a proper game flow for the player. 

Our solution for achieving this was to district out the city, and open up the unique districts throughout different points in the game. Eventually the player will have access to the full city, but by the time they do they'll have learned its entire layout and feel comfortably at home exploring it in its entirety.

One of the first districts the player gets access to is a working class residential area, and the first step in that is defining the look of the buildings and other key elements within it. Above you can see some of our final black and white concepts for this location.

Once the key looks of the district is established we can then create a full-color render of it. This process requires strong attention to color harmony and detail as our content artists will be referencing it with a high degree of specificity.

The art for Taliesin is a huge undertaking and the above mock is not its final form, but even the early results are beautiful. It's clear to see the direction its going, and by looking back there are many steps along the way to ensure it keeps going in that direction. 

Hopefully this has been an exciting look into part of our creation process. Please feel free to share any thoughts or questions in the comments. 

As we approach the end of our campaign we'd like to express our gratitude once more! It's your support that defines our success.

Don’t forget, if you’ve been eyeing a higher reward tier or want to add a limited reward, now is the perfect time to upgrade your pledge! 💪 Once the campaign ends and Kickstarter processes payments, it will be harder to make changes or grab those exclusive items. So make sure to lock in your rewards before time runs out!

Stretch Goal Hit: M.Faerie Exploration Mechanic!
2 months ago – Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 01:07:18 PM

As we push toward our next goal, we’re excited to introduce the M.Faerie Exploration Mechanic – a brand-new way to explore the world of Forge of the Fae! 🧚‍♂️

Meet Fiora’s Mechanical Faerie! Fiora calls it M.Faerie, and her friends affectionately call it “Bug,” a bit to her dismay. The M.Faerie is a trusty, steampunk companion that will soon be able to explore areas that are otherwise unreachable by humans. With this stretch goal unlocked, Bug will have its own mini-game, allowing players to send it into tight spaces and hidden corners of the world, all in search of valuable items, secrets, and new paths.

But here’s the catch—there’s only so much Bug can do at first. Fiora, being the skilled inventor she is, will need to craft upgrades to improve Bug’s capabilities. Collecting all the goodies from each area will require you to get creative with your upgrades, making the exploration mechanic both strategic and rewarding! 💪

The M.Faerie Exploration Mechanic will add a fresh layer of gameplay, letting you discover even more secrets in the vast world of Forge of the Fae. ❤️‍🔥

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Your support means the world to us, and if you’re enjoying the campaign, don’t forget to share it with friends who might love Forge of the Fae too. Let’s make sure no one misses out on this magical journey before it’s too late! 💪