Let's Play: Haven and Hearth

[Cingal]

So, I was recently introduced to a game called Haven and Hearth.

Currently in it's alpha phase , it's a fairly unique 2D isometric indie game which focuses around group play where a community of people will gather resources, build houses, tools and whatnot.

It has some typical RPG staples such as statistics and skills, however, it has no level system and is not a combat-focused game.

In the current state, the game can be laggy at times, the server can crash, there's a couple of bugs here and there but, it's a fun and addictive game which takes a lot of work and time.

It's a very in-depth game and takes a lot of time, effort and dedicate for things to work, I expect a lot of people to not play for very long and quit. But, if I can get some people to stay then, I'll gladly play with you guys.

So, if you're interested in joining the game, the below will show you what to do when you start up.



Easy enough, after you type in "OnRPG" a staircase will appear, right click that.

From here you'll spawn around where I have set my Hearth Fire and your adventure will begin.

Some helpful tips before we begin.

• Shift Click moves items from one window to another.
• Control Click drops items.
• To interact with objects, right click them and select an option.
• If you're cutting down trees, ensure to go away from the base.
• Never take anything from anyone's house or anything. It's rude.
• Use the wood around the camp, do, not start a genocidal campaign against trees.
• Remember to light the fires you place.
• Right click to read the runestones at spawn, they'll contain helpful tips.
• Do not make Querns, we need the stones.
• Do not make Runestones either.

Depending on the popularity of this and what kinds of things people ask I'll update this according to FAQs and helpful tips.

http://www.havenandhearth.com/portal/

That's the site, it's simply a case of making an account and pressing "Play" at the top of the website.

Alternatively, there's a client which you can download which will allow you to use custom resolutions and IRC.

Unless you know what you're doing, I'd advise turning off IRC on the client, but, the option is always there.

http://hh-irc-extended-client.google...ded-Haven.jnlp


Helpful guide below. I strongly advise you read it.

http://havenandhearth.wikia.com/wiki/Getting_Started

[Jrgsubzero]

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[Zilo]

I endorse this message.

Quoted for dah truth been secretly playing on Jrgs patch of land >>

[Xenthydos]

The graphics are a turnoff, But It looks like alot of fun, Uhm, Ill try it.

IGN: Nohvine

[Cingal]

The graphics are a turnoff, But It looks like alot of fun, Uhm, Ill try it.

IGN: TBA! :P

It's not the most finished game, it's developed by 3 or so guys and is hosted from some guy's basement, but, it's enjoyable, so, whatever.

Look forward to seeing you ingame.

[soundlust]

just tried it....no one on the server and no idea wtf im doing =\

[Cingal]

just tried it....no one on the server and no idea wtf im doing =\

The world is massive. It takes around a day to travel on foot from on side to the other.

It's no wonder you can't find people. =P

If you follow the instructions in the opening post, you'll spawn near to me, and I can guide you.

[Jrgsubzero]

just tried it....no one on the server and no idea wtf im doing =\

Did you follow the instructions? There should of been a Cingal there.

[elazulblack]

I think I'll be trying this out. :P

[DProxy]

Some helpful tips before we begin.

• Shift Click moves items from one window to another.
• Control Click drops items.
• To interact with objects, right click them and select an option.
• If you're cutting down trees, ensure to go away from the base.
• Never take anything from anyone's house or anything. It's rude.
• Use the wood around the camp, do, not start a genocidal campaign against trees.
• Remember to light the fires you place.
• Right click to read the runestones at spawn, they'll contain helpful tips.
• Do not make Querns, we need the stones.
• Do not make Runestones either.

I think i stole a bunch of your meat and rabbit fur,

[Reefer Madness]

someone get on, there's a bear

[xDisturbed]

it's K i look like chuck norris and we all know how that fight turns out

[Thas]

Guess I'll hop in too.

IGN: Thas

[darknight55]

I got the bear to 3/4 hp :x and cingal lured it away

[k3lster]

Game looks good. I'm being perfectly serious and honest here, has been a long time since a ... 2D game intriuged me.

Gonna hop on now once the java thing finishes downloading...

Is there suppose to be a music in this game? Or BGM

[Hawttey]

Hmm...It looks really fun to play, i dont care about the graphics^^
I will try it Hope we meet ingame

[whitey]

it is fun. plated it before but it was boring on your own.

[Orpheus]

Had a lot of fun playing it yesterday. Helped some people finish their houses, so I hope I can work on mine today. xD

[DiablosPL]

downloading. My nick will be Monoblos. I hope it will be fun, cuz I love crafting. I remember I tried it like 6 months ago, but it was very lagged.

[Garick]

So like chickens, cows, ducks, horses etc? I was hoping for a more active pet. Similar to how you could tame things and make them fight in UO.

[Cingal]

So like chickens, cows, ducks, horses etc? I was hoping for a more active pet. Similar to how you could tame things and make them fight in UO.

The game isn't so combat oriented.

[spiritorange]

Yeah defiantly is fun, been playing for about a month so far. Who knows maybe I'll run into the Onrpg village on one of my many long and boring mine searches.

As for any lag that goes away for the most part late at night.