Transfer Point

https://macintoshgarden.org/games/transfer-point

An adventure game about regret, forgiveness, and email.

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Tiny Terra, Big Ambition: Ludus Pax Studios Unveils Cosy Scottish Island Builder ‘Tiny Terra Spaces’

Glasgow-based Ludus Pax Studios has officially unveiled its third commercial title, Tiny Terra Spaces, a relaxing, low-poly island builder that brings a More Than Games twist to the traditional city-building genre.

Led by solo developer Silviu Soare – a First Class Honours graduate and double court medal winner – in collaboration with artist Penny, Ludus Pax is moving away from high-stress mechanics to embrace the growing “cosy games” movement. Inspired by the rich history and natural beauty of Scotland’s islands, Tiny Terra Spaces offers players a non-violent, meditative experience where the primary goal is simply to bring a world to life at one’s own pace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKnHO0XAe0

Building the Future of Scottish Digital Heritage

What sets Tiny Terra Spaces apart is its potential for educational impact. Alongside its Sandbox and Island Hop modes, the studio has outlined plans for a “Serious Game Hop Mode.” Developed in collaboration with universities, this mode aims to allow players to discover the real-life history and traditions of Scotland’s islands as they play.

“I’ve always wanted to create a city builder, but as a solo developer, I knew I had to find a way to make it manageable and meaningful,” says Silviu Soare. “Tiny Terra Spaces is a project that feels like the right fit at the right time – tapping into the demand for stress-free, wholesome experiences while celebrating the country I proudly call home.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3721X8v7zjs

Key Features of Tiny Terra Spaces:

• Relaxed Growth: Start with a single tile and expand into a charming medieval community.
• Environmental Interaction: Discover unique biomes, animals, and NPCs that inhabit your islands.
• No Pressure Gameplay: No enemies, no timers, and no danger—focusing entirely on creativity and resource management.
• Modern Tech: Built in Unity 6, featuring a low-poly aesthetic created in Blender.

Support for Indie Success

Ludus Pax is already a studio with a proven track record, having previously shipped Rise of the Village Hero and Path to Serenity. Tiny Terra Spaces represents an evolution for the studio, moving toward modular design that allows for significant future expansion.

The studio is currently seeking partnerships, grants, and is preparing for a Kickstarter campaign to help bring the “Serious Game” mode to fruition. Developers, publishers, and fans can currently try the demo on Steam and follow the project’s progress via the studio’s official channels.

Try the demo and wishlist on Steam: Tiny Terra Spaces on Steam

Contact Ludus Pax Studios: [email protected]

Writing Tip:
Choosing a memorable name for a pub can leave a lasting impression on readers, and also hint at some sort of local folklore or history.

Lost for ideas? There is a list of "Tavern Names in Medieval London" by Medievalists.net that could prove as inspiration for you.
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/05/tavern-names-medieval-london/

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Two approaches in creating #fiction : top-down and bottom-up.

Top-down is #worldbuilding first; while bottom-up is #writing first.

Which suits your style? Are you more of a #worldbuilder or a #writer ?

In #WhereTheyLurk, the magic system is crystal-based. The crystals hold magical energy, and you can deplete them of that energy completely.

The colours of the crystals does have them lean towards certain magic types, but it is not always clear.
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Plants are complex, this post aims to simplify how they work into a guide for creating your own fantasy plant. At the end, I will share one that I have created for an example.
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https://authorbriarcrawford.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/a-guide-for-creating-fantasy-plants-world-building/

📺“Custom Measurements: A great hack for epic worldbuilding!”

https://youtu.be/CHJi6YqEDME

This video goes into how measurement systems are an insight into cultures, and how you can go about creating your own measurements system for world-building.
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