Developer Highlight - Level Design

[@CoffeeStainStudios]

Stay to the very end for Hannah's free DLC. It includes swedish pizza + more.

[@Stinosko]

Tasty!

[@Noah-pr1bx]

After watching the end for about ten times i still couldn't find the DLC and i'm still hungry.

[@reutermo]

So... how am I able to trust an artist that doesn't even see the beauty that is the best pizza in the world???

[@Volt64bolt]

There is still numbers in the river

[@DCDGaminshow]

Mmmm Pizza!!! 🍕

[@somegoofballwhohasinternet7313]

The map for Satisfactory is amazing, and it almost makes me feels bad taking it all down to make a giant cube on concrete.

[@taintedmei]

Just Build a Air Base Like Maybe 20 Foundations from the highest point up so you can do sky bridges and dont Distroy the Awsome map with Concrete

[@haveiszalfaroqie]

I built foundations at the cliff edges!

[@HarbAlarm]

the maps look absolutely stunning, it takes alot to get someone like me to like exploring and i absolutely love exploring in satisfactory!

[@blubb9004]

Yep you can really feel the difference between autogenerated and handcrafted here. I still cant comprehend how people waste their time exploring autogenerated maps, its boring af.

[@Aschenbecherrr]

Hannah is doing a great job :) I love to just running arround and looking around. Exploring the beauty of the game

[@lucachacha71]

That’s why I have destroy only 3 biome

[@skyesfury8511]

2:38 You have no idea how much of a relief it is to hear you say it's hard to keep oversight of the world and that certain things are hard to determine "does this look good" after placing so many of them. I've always been interested in level/world design, but I ran into this exact problem and always felt it was something I was doing wrong. To hear someone of your caliber say the same thing is a huge relief for me. You do an amazing job! Keep up the awesome work!

[@johns.8553]

Its great to get a deeper look into how the game is put together, hoping to see even more parts of satisfactory game development.

[@Naviss]

You can instantly tell the world of Satisfactory is hand crafted after just a small amount of exploring. If you see a cliff, You'll naturally find a way up it just by looking around. It's a beautifully crafted map. Exploring is very rewarding and really lets you see all that hard work Hannah and the team has done. Thank you!

[@seePyou]

Hannah broke the rule about never making eye contact with the camera. 5/7 video! (LOVE this! It's so fun to see people actually having fun and not be this robotic corporate thing....)

[@Pengwertle]

Yknow I''m a bad judge of character but if there's anything that'll make me love someone instantly it's flannel and an undercut so Hannah is my favorite now sorry Jace

[@CoffeeStainStudios]

banned

[@Gunth0r]

@Hanburger hey! Hoe is de wereld tot stand gekomen? Was er een concept art folder ter inspiratie? Een werkdocument met ideeën? Of had je vrij spel? Prachtig werk in elk geval. Er is een mooie balans tussen esthetiek en functionaliteit. Ook: Slakjes jagen zonder ladders/ramps is altijd een avontuur en de routes ernaartoe lijken steeds opzettelijk nauwgezet.

[@SILENCER369]

When you single handedly have the power to ruin everyone's base at will.

[@yegorgribenuke6853]

first of april

[@TheKisem]

When I first played on the map I was like: "this is too huge to be made by hand, but too good to be generated by code". So yeah, great job Hannah! :)

[@Secretlycat31]

Level design just looks like the fun parts, look forward to trying some more this and next semester :)

[@apah]

Didn't know anything about the game when i bought it (friend referral) but i knew the world wasn't procedural within the first minutes of exploration. The level design is really smart. Verticality is handled well. Secret passages etc. The feeling of "expansion" of the world works perfectly. When you start in a biome you can pretty easilly be led to think that the world is much smaller than it really is. Transitions between some biomes just work perfectly (like transition between that desert and the grass fields up the waterfall) and enhance the exploration process. I've been thinking about that so it's amazing to put a face behind this. Great work Hannah !

[@FlameLOGNET]

Sooo... the world of satisfactory is like ogres? They have layers too. Also holy shit hannah is good at her job. The world is so well designed

[@funnyanimalworld7579]

When i first started i was amazed how gorgeous satisfactory world is .great job.and after some time i discivered that this whole map is huge ,and that was unexpected and amazing.

[@cacnus]

English hard is

[@b3a5t0fwar9]

0:44 just about everyone who has tried to give me motivation, lol

[@bylligoat]

Please keep doing these. It's so awesome getting to know the real people behind the creators of such a fantastic game. I've played a lot of games in my lifetime, and I can only think of maybe one or two faces attached to any of them -- and it's usually only top level execs. This shows a great deal of respect to the employees as well as the entire gaming industry.

[@capras12]

The level design in Satisfactory is amazing, one of the main things I bring up when I bring up when convincing friends to play. Every time I play I'm in awe of the beauty, the design makes the map always feel new and exciting. Thank you to the whole team!

[@BM-yy8db]

Eyyy a fellow Dutchy working at Flannel Stain Studios!

[@cutting24]

love these videos getting a behind the scenes of creators that make this game, amazing keep up the good work

[@leinadreign3510]

Nobody will forget the view and feel when we first stepped out of our little pod. The exploring of the map is amazing and never gets old. That is a job done right! Good work Hannah Beeuu-something something ^^

[@CaptainKent]

You certainly made one of the best worlds I've played in, if not THE best world. Thank you.

[@philippciunis]

@Hanburger gesundheit :)

[@mathiaskluba]

the map is so huge with so much details, impressive work !

[@MajorTom77]

The large satisfactory map is absolutely breath taking. Phenominal work, Hannah.

[@antoninolandolina8174]

Good to see a company with love and passion as a primary motivator. I'll be sad to see it become corporate and selling out their players like any other (future) big gaming company will.

[@CoffeeStainStudios]

here's to hoping we never will

[@techyleviathan2054]

Love your work Hannah! It's truly amazing game with breathtaking scenery. Also the " When you place that 100th rock on the map, does it look good? I DON'T KNOW ANYMORE!" haha so relatable!

[@justintime5021]

Thank you guys for doing these kinds of videos. People don't get to see into the process very often. It's cool to see that the game was made by just a bunch of regular people and Simon

[@Pseudoku_RL]

The world design in Satisfactory is seriously some of the best in the industry. I'm not even kidding, it blew me away. Hats off to you!

[@TheMCmace]

ngl i love all of you that are working on satisfactory :D you can notice that there is so much love put in it's incredible

[@Nizkaja]

Great interview. To me the map in all its diversity and detail is a very big part of what makes the game so much fun to play. I loved seeing a bit of the process of someone who crafts something as amazing as the Satisfactory world map. It truly is a piece of art. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@Swifter1243]

Half of the game I’m just walking around exploring stuff, haven’t had this much fun since breath of the wild. Amazing job!

[@bradhester6502]

Thank you for this great video. I really love the effort Coffee Stain puts into keeping us all up to speed on all aspects of Satisfactory. Before I started, there was no way I would have thought I would like a game like this. Here I am now, absolutely loving it!

[@masaitube]

I was totally blown away from the map. The combination of building and the world was just a crazy experience for me. Ok, so, it was also the first game on a Samsung 49-inch curved monitor, it was just incredibly immersive. Thank you for your work!

[@fishnutter5219]

Lost count of the number of times I've muttered "Ohhh, pretty!" under my breath while wandering round in this game :D

[@gamertrem1884]

Love hearing from all of you! Keep up the great work :)

[@frontcodese7668]

Thank you Gustaf and Hannah for your great and awesome work with the world, wow!

[@roberto01989]

Hannah is doing perfect job if you look at the size off the world keep it coming we all enjoy beauty you create... love the game.

[@edkenndy]

Why are all the devs at Coffee Stain so CUTE.

[@CoffeeStainStudios]

almost all. we have jace

[@ALilOwl]

@@CoffeeStainStudios Because he's not just cute, he's beautiful. Right?

[@Syngraphaeor]

@@CoffeeStainStudios Yeah, I was gonna say... all except for Jace, he's kinda ew

[@anderstermansen130]

It's because they are real humans.

[@SiriusXification]

Hiring requirement :/

[@aBrokenDonut]

Hanna you are very talented! And yea definitly areana at 4:20 and not the spot we filled with 2 layers of Coal generators or something.

[@AhabCheese]

My best friend and I have been playing for about 2 mos now, and well go on an expedition sometimes when we need slugs and well still be dumbfounded at how beautiful the world is and discover something new with every expedition. Whenever we need to expand our factory well constantly comment how cruel this game is in that it forces you to sacrifice the environment for the sake of growth or choose the opposite. I love all the detail thats put into the game and I cant thank you guys enough for the work you put in.

[@JaarlijksJeroen]

So I feel like this is the perfect video to leave my problem xD. Next to my base, there is a piece of the map where to ground plates come together but don't fit. It's hard to explain where it is but I'll try my best: It lies in the forest of the huge trees with the trees you can't destroy. There is a lake somewhere In the middle of that biome and next to that lake there are 3 pure copper nodes and 1 limestone node. Around 200 meters or less from that lake, there are 2 pure iron nodes. Next to the iron node is where the map problem is. When you come walking from the lake its on the right of the iron node. Also, another problem I encountered is that there are bushes you can't remove by hand or by chainsaw. It is a medium-sized purple/pink bush also in the huge trees biome.

[@coyoten8897]

thank you hannah for making such a gorgeous world!!

[@Ovonon1]

I already did love the whole beautiful world of Sat but now even more!! Greetings from Holland Hannah!!!

[@emmaschlenert8854]

I really enjoyed watching this :) I love this game and seeing it being developed more and more over time and being able to see behind the scenes is so awesome :D it's really cool to see the people behind everything and see the way they work. Also that pigment map made me have a realisation moment lol, what an efficient way of tweaking the environment :o i loved the editing and i look forward to more of these 😋

[@Yuviley]

Dear Hannah! Thx for all the work. For all the rocks, trees and bushes (specially the ones we will never get out of one of our buildings!) but - let's be honest: We loooooove your designes. We often just stand in the game for many many many minutes just stunned from the look. we actually lost ourselfs during a trip through one of the bioms in the snap of two seconds - cause there are so many trees and stuff! :D Not only the gameplay brings joy, your work too. (original quote back then: whoever the hell builded this many trees and bushes - go to hell!

[@ladion7285]

Satisfactory is a good example a hand made map is so much exciting than a generated one. Love your work!

[@sidh7023]

Thanks for building one of the most beautiful games I have played. I started with the original kings quest as a much younger person.

[@mechamaya]

"Gayyyy?" Nice

[@luftwolf7405]

Hannah-Montana does a great job in level design - looking forward to the story! :-D

[@andrewcurtin7003]

Tbh this is very informative and I love her voice. Love the accent slipping in occasionally

[@aresivrc1800]

The map is so beautiful and gets even more beautiful with every update👍

[@timondet-rex6379]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[@zzarkS]

Awesome work Hannah! I love the character and feel of this digital world!

[@izorion6443]

I really enjoy these videos. It's nice to 'peak behind the curtain' and meet the talent behind the game.

[@dms-legacy]

Awesome insights! Thanks for sharing and all the hard work, really loving the game!

[@DennisRyu]

The Satisfactory map is one of the most beautiful and immersive world I have seen in computer games. So give that woman a raise and many many hugs! ;)

[@thegamerthatdoestsuff]

Love the exploring and the beautifull design of the map, i always try my best to adjust the buildings to match with the area`s design!

[@darkblue_leviathan]

That whole massive world is made by ONE person? Impressive... but, I wouldn't expect anything else from a dutcher. Blijf zo doorgaan Hannah!

[@TyphonCH]

Omg I'm just watching this now after the update 5 Northern Forest rework and GODDAMN DON'T LET HANNAH LEAVE the new updates are incredible and the Satisfactory world is beautiful to look at and explore

[@boltactoinbarney]

The whole team has done a phenomenal job creating a viable world. I have roughly 300 hrs. New to the game. And all tears have been unlocked. But i still have more than half the map to explore. And get to know. Thank you all for the hard work.

[@nicholaswillcox]

I've been playing the game like crazy over the last few months and I wish I had a stronger system to play it more smoothly LOL, but the world absolutely blows me away every time I jump into it. Mad respect for the developers.

[@magburner]

2:05 I have just built a water tower by there. Usually, I destroy all creation, but I like the aesthetic that the plants have there, so I have left it as is. It is very beautiful by there, especially when the sun sets.

[@crinklecake53]

so many positive comments!! you go girl!! i might get the game now!

[@MarcoOdW]

i must say. i really love the level design. good news, all terrain is not final ;) ... i love to explore the map and searching for details ;). first time, i started casually in the green zone and i walked through the desert and finding an oasis. highlights over highlights. greetings from german ;).

[@FriedFx]

Thank you for the maps hannah! :) great job, you got this.

[@rachellejanssen2655]

I always tend to preserve the beauty of the map at least a little bit (instead of filling in a lake with foundations). Completely unrelated, but I have phalacrophobia (fear of going bald) and somehow knowing how Hannah (and this other person) worked so hard on such a nice map gives me a bit of self-esteem...? She seems like a badass and she rocks that look!

[@TraZix]

As a level designer I wish I could work at your studio but I’m based in the US :( Your company culture looks so fun to be in and I can imagine myself working there. ❤️

[@ArgelTal_]

So basically she does a really good job. :) Thanks Hannah, even if it has been 6 months since this - you are doing good!

[@LazerQip]

I laughed so hard at this, it's the best video I've seen in quite a while

[@jimhunt7660]

Your doing a great job, you've created a beautiful world

[@NORKIE]

Can't wait for the desert, it will be the purrfect place to build.

[@ale-lp]

I had a nice job at videogame company once, everything went downhill after it closed...It's good to see there are people somewhere out in the world who enjoy their job.

[@ale-lp]

@Hanburger Thanks! :D

[@ARUCARDFTEPES]

Saying the same old thing but; I've probably only seen about 1/10th of the map so far, but it's all interesting and makes you want to explore even while you should be focusing on building up production chains. Falling off cliffs isn't fun, but it's manageable. In other words, good work, keep it up. :)

[@DCDGaminshow]

Fantastic work on the map, it looks amazing.

[@DeCamJ]

Love the world design. Great artistry!

[@aldimore]

I wish we all could work at a fun place like that.

[@CameronSmothers]

I'm curious. As a level designer, how do you know when to stop adding the 'layers', as you put it, to any given area? Are there 'parameters' that you use set for yourself to keep yourself from over designing an area? Keep up the awesome work!

[@williknie9165]

Hannah don't mind us player just make the map a better place for us all even if don't want that to be a better place do your work cause you are doing a great work

[@kar98k_gr]

Best map ever made for a game of this type

[@imsyava7470]

I saw Hannah - I liked video. Simple.

[@golmarklonk9658]

You're ALL doing a great job and an awesome game! Keep it up! :)

[@Goreator]

Me: Sees the beautiful terrain in satisfactory and loves it. Also me: Takes out the chainsaw and cuts down the half forest to expand my factory

[@kajmak64bit76]

I make a Obelisk facility and spend 20 min planting it over and over again all over the place and then build a tower and detonate and watch trees disappear in the distance... It's fun xD

[@cezarwat395]

Hi Jace! I don't have computer for playing the Satisfactory, but I liked to watch the video about the game, and all the time when u made it new one, I'm all time satisfied. So, maybe start to call this like "SATISVIDEO" or "SATISSTORIO"?! And question to Hannah: u already have something like Easter eggs on the map? Or just planning something like this? And thanks for your game, "PRIVET" or with love from Russia!

[@Ronin11111111]

My favourite thing in the game is just looking at all the prety sights, it's just that beautiful. Close second is reshaping said beautiful scenery, the lake with the forest around it is nice, but it's also nice when I lay down 200 Nobelisks and obliterate nature with 1 button press.

[@harrydotme8567]

Just seeing the genuineness makes me happy :)

[@cleopete1]

I love this map, nice work.

[@mephi5t0]

the levels actually looks so good and different between biomes that I often say "fck it" to some production tuning, grab bunch of tools and weapons, pile of concrete and just go out exploring for hours. It feels like I am in some survival game (with all the crashed spots and monsters). It is obviously not that gameplay wise but exploration is amazing. I think they should focus on it more - its just another benefit of the game that is already there, just leverage it.

[@DZCL-photo]

Gosh I love every single one of you guys

[@KryyssTV]

Simple tip for varied and plausible landscape level design: what is happening to the water? I say this because the majority of what you see on a landscape is the result of where water is going, where it collects and where it comes from. If you think of world design from a storyline perspective, the shape of the landscape is a reflection of it's history. Shaped by events and consequences. Ideas for what to add will come more easily if you approach the landscape as a character in a story. For example, at present this region does not seem to get much rain. The flat topped plateaus would only form where rain could not erode the tops of hills. Instead, the pillars have been formed by groundwater and wind. It would therefore make no sense for there to be forests on the high ground as there is minimal water. However, the hotsprings and geothermal vents would also bring deepcore minerals up to the surface so crystal formations in and around the swamps would make a ton of sense. It would also follow that amethyst nodes would be found there as a result. The region to the south east also has no significant water sources and the sheer cliffs indicate it is the edge of a tectonic plate therefore water would be draining away from this region as it is rising up. Consequently, the SE region should be savannah or desert and not fields and forests.

[@hitsuokinawamura]

Now everytime i post a bug report about the map i will think of Hannah and think. "I am so sorry Hannah."

[@gugowski]

Wait, what kind of hardware does she use?

[@imsyava7470]

Computer, she told it before.

[@gugowski]

@Hanburger Oh...

[@CoffeeStainStudios]

@Hanburger oh shit

[@monad_tcp]

3:32 nice, so there's why berry bushes sometimes floats in the air

[@sinepilot]

See, fellas? This is the face of the person whose heart you're breaking when you blanket that beautiful planet with foundations.

[@TheUlf]

The environment and design of the world in Satisfactory is awesome so you fuckers better be giving Hannah a raise, soon

[@beastdude]

man, i'm now a little worried about my 81 fuel generator power plant in the desert. the oil node it was using was already moved, so i've compensated for that, but yeah, it's a big build. still, cool to see stuff like this.

[@Mussul]

Really? One person (or 2) ?? The world if f*ckntastic!!! This is absolutely impressive! There are so many times where I am simple running from one place to other in search of some slugs or wrekages and suddenly some gorgeous scenery comes to view. Btw, there is no way right now that a dynamically generated world would be as rich as a skilled handcrafted one. Take for example no man's sky worlds...

[@preacher3d801]

Hannah you are my true Hero !

[@Grymyrk]

Are you going to fix the hole in the cliff near the big waterfall that allows you to get under the map?

[@R1ku994]

I wonder how they went from "Look! A ragdoll goat!" to "Just one more production line, then I'm going to sleep!"

[@TheyTookStrawb]

So, hannah and gustaf made the maps for goat simulator. These people are gods