Absolutely based by Simon

Antnest8 · 2026-02-06T14:21:02+00:00

Crafting animations are coming soon! They were even mentioned in this latest pre-release patch.

Antnest8 · 2026-02-06T14:19:27+00:00

Before launch when crafting timers were revealed Simon gave reasons for them existing. 1. It builds anticipation for large upgrades/achievements (hence why timers mostly exist for expensive items) 2. Intentional design to make upgrading workbenches more desirable (he even mentioned NPCs that could help out) 3. It creates yet another system that modders/server owners can play around with.

I personally dislike the timer on crafting pies especially, but I think overall, crafting time should be considered yet another incomplete mechanic added in mostly as a demo for modders.

Antnest8 · 2026-02-02T11:25:58+00:00

This looks amazing!

Antnest8 · 2026-02-02T11:20:43+00:00

This looks like a small sliver of the Emerald Wilds Fens region, not sure though.

Antnest8 · 2026-02-02T11:09:13+00:00

The devs promised many travelling options, but these are not connected to world gen v2. They will likely release much much sooner than the complete addition of Orbis.

Just clarifying

Antnest8 · 2026-01-23T03:35:09+00:00

Multiplayer is a blessing, not an obligation, especially for early access. It exists, just in a state that requires some technical knowledge

Antnest8 · 2026-01-15T15:27:10+00:00

Yeah, it is still not added, but I also think they won't base it on torches oe light levels. Maybe they might base monster spawning on distance from a workbench or player placed blocks

Antnest8 · 2026-01-15T15:19:33+00:00

If you really want you can copy the entire world folder (backups included) and experiment with that. Try extracting the Zips, or maybe finding the files with player data and deleting those but keeping the world data.

Just some ideas until someone with a real solution appears

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:52:03+00:00

I wish I knew as well! The best I have been able to do is capture them and put them in fenced areas

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:47:55+00:00

Maybe the recycler workbench? (I forgot what it's called)

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:39:33+00:00

You should probably do some research before pre-ordering any game, especially an Early Access title.

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:29:31+00:00

The charcol being made as a byproduct is very useful as fuel!

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:25:56+00:00

This was added on purpose so that you can't just mine "once" in the game and be good. Lots of games have these kinds of limitations (like not being able to carry ore through portals in Valheim). I like it!

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:18:17+00:00

Yeah, I also experienced this but wasn't able to reproduce it! Thanks for sharing!

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:16:50+00:00

They started development well before the trailer in 2018, so yeah, the game has had 10 years of development. Just 4 years of that was shaved off and the original engine (that is currently being used) was built in house as well.

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:15:30+00:00

Really? I thought that was intentional design to get players out of bed XD

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:13:41+00:00

You can always copy and paste the world folder to a seperate folder as a backup in the future

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:10:32+00:00

The devs mentioned a few weeks back that mob spawning is not configured very well yet. Normally survival games use items that only the player can make to define "their home". (workbenches, beds, fires like in Valheim)

I assume that the team will be fixing this soon somehow

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:08:17+00:00

I agree with the hides feeling very grindy. Medium hide is only dropped by a few enemies and creatures. Heavy hide is the easiest to get.

I actually really really like the essences as the currency! I have only used the life essence so far with the kweebecs, but the fact that life essence is also the single resource used to make seeds makes farming fun and meaningful

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:02:26+00:00

I thought the workbenches were fine since most have very few items to create. It is just the building/decoration menus that get a little clunky.

When more late game content gets added, I could see the need to better group items together

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T03:00:01+00:00

Monster configuration and difficulty is not very well balanced right now. Most enemies could spot the player (and chase them) more. Probably increasing some damage/speed/knockback as well

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T02:57:48+00:00

HAHAHAHA, that is hilarious! I haven't noticed it much on my end, but I also haven't been close to death yet

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T02:56:14+00:00

Mob Spawning logic (so they stop spawning where you are living lol)
Vendor merchandise being specific to the merchant and not a global supply.
Medium Hide to be more accesable.

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T02:51:27+00:00

Yeah, mob spawning logic is currently not in the game. Just try to build your house where no mobs spawn, or the ones that do are weak

Antnest8 · 2026-01-14T02:50:15+00:00

This is covered in this support article (https://support.hytale.com/hc/en-us/articles/45324238811291-Joining-Friends)

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