Palia: MMO Meets Farm/Life/Community Sim

[@DoctorDDub]

What questions do you have about Palia? I'd love to hear them and share my excitement and curiosity with some of you! If you're interested in signing up to have a chance at playing the pre-alpha, don't forget to do so at Palia.com!

[@DoctorDDub]

All we know is that they're doing a closed pre-alpha this summer. That's all they've shared. They make it sound like it's close-ish to being done though, but I'm not sure.

[@hawklegs6940]

Will there be an option to play the game offline and solo? I'd love to get this on my switch, but I don't use my switch often enough to pay for the online play subscription.

[@josephcarreon2341]

The first survey on their website is one of two surveys you must fill out in order to have a chance of getting in the pre-alpha. You have to join the discord for the second survey. There are no emails sent if you get a slot. All communication is through the discord.

[@DoctorDDub]

Hawk, I doubt there will be an offline mode. That's not really how an MMO works. I wouldn't count on it, sadly.

[@aoyukinana]

Will there be pets

[@CharliIsTired]

This sounds like my dream game oh my gosh

[@neoxenia7014]

Same!

[@DoctorDDub]

It sounds amazing! Not quite like anything else I've played, and I think that's a lot of the appeal for me.

[@AeonSaint]

I concur. This game sounds like a dream come true. :D EDIT: I just found out that the devs managed to raise 16.5 million dollars in 2019 to fund this game. Quite a nice sum to work with.

[@nirgunawish]

i hope this ends up being like My game that i can get cozy in for years to come. the ones ive had like that up to now have all been kinda to very competitive and that always was the biggest flaw.. im so excited to try this

[@DoctorDDub]

Hopefully it's that game for a lot of us. I'd love to get back into an MMO. Especially a cozy one like this!

[@jazzyhk1809]

This is literally my dream game!!! I hope they don't push microtransactions on this though :( I'd really prefer a once off payment with options for cosmetic/story dlcs

[@DoctorDDub]

I'm in the same boat as you, but the amount of money there is in the cosmetics market is insane. League is one of the top grossing games of all time and all it has are cosmetic microtransactions. We'll just have to wait and see!

[@SenseofNoneYT]

I don't mind microtransaction if it's pursuing a model similar to the Warframe economy. If you don't play Warframe, you can basically buy premium currency, called platinum, with real money. But you can acquire platinum by trading with other players the rare items you got via playing. And it's in a balance where it's not P2W at all while having a decent amount of players who pay with real money. Some players usually pay to reduce the grind or just cosmetics. And then players who don't pay at all can instead trade to get those. The trading there is very active and there's no shortage of people who you can sell your stuff to or buy off of. If Palia manages to pull off an economy similar to that then I actually think it might make the game even better. But that's just my opinion. I just think that a trading mechanic that depends entirely on the players is awesome for a game like this.

[@DoctorDDub]

I would love to see that. Or an in-game f2p friendly way to earn that premium currency, just in smaller amounts than if you were to buy it.

[@jazzyhk1809]

@@DoctorDDub yes exactly!! idm grinding a bit more for f2p!

[@DoctorDDub]

Same!!! We can afk farm together, Jazzy, lol.

[@Shandael]

The Sims + Harvest Moon where the wife and I can live and play house together ingame? Just take our money! Grandpa and Grandma are moving in!

[@danielemarrocu2717]

you dont play house enough with your wife inrel life? =D

[@CelticFairyBox]

@@danielemarrocu2717 or just enjoy games together dude, not that deep. Its awesome seeing the older generation enjoying games

[@iris-kw7ry]

Have you ever played Stardew Valley? You can also play multiplayer and it’s similar to Harvest Moon!

[@TheJunnutin]

@@iris-kw7ry lol, SV is coming to Game Pass later this year.. I finally have no excuses to not play 😅

[@yukileeleenonsense991]

You are so precious

[@CuteBehindYourBack]

Who hacked my brain?! This is my dream game... but its real! Thank you so much for putting this on my radar. Now i just have to suffer until release (assuming i dont get into the pre alpha).

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, you're welcome! Hopefully we'll both get in!

[@aimemari]

will pre alpha be free?

[@DoctorDDub]

If you're lucky enough to be invited, yes!

[@CAFEkatArt]

This is almost everything I’ve ever wanted. I just need all the pets

[@DoctorDDub]

And they better have pets. And mounts!

[@spacewolfcub]

There was a BotW kind of fox in one screenshot. I hope it was a pet. :)

[@ScottyHunter]

@@DoctorDDub Some of the artwork showed oxen-type animals on a bridge, and one was being ridden. Mounts of some capacity are almost definite, especially given the speculated size of the world itself. Mounts to the extent of the number in World of Warcraft? 99.99% unlikely.

[@wyass4722]

YESS!!! Dogs and chickens as pets would make me give up on real life and just play this

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, chickens as pets??

[@dontperceiveme3025]

If they successfully implemented all the idees, I could see this getting pretty popular

[@DoctorDDub]

I could too. I'm keeping a close eye on it so you don't have to :)

[@silversamurai0267]

It's official. This is the game I want to get isekai-ed into.

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, I mean, there will be some that no-life this game so hard, it'll be like they basically do live in it :D Please don't let that be you though. Outside is good :D

[@silversamurai0267]

@@DoctorDDub Alas, I dont have time to no-life this game. Try as a might not to, I continue to have a life. 😆

[@DoctorDDub]

Sucks, huh? Lol

[@Amy-se5ld]

Lmao sameeee

[@Emily-lh6em]

Awe man I'm really excited for this game. There's a few games you've shown that I really want including sunnyside and coral island. Looking forward to seeing more about them and playing them when they release.

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, you're all over these comment sections, aren't you, Emily?! I love it! And haha, yeah, this game looks like something incredibly unique. I'm excited to learn more about it. And I'm glad you're enjoying the games I'm covering! You could say I have a "type", lol.

[@Emily-lh6em]

@@DoctorDDub lmao yeah I'm everywhere 🤣

[@ghostlevelzero7446]

This looks incredible! I've never even considered an MMO, but I'm dying to try this!

[@DoctorDDub]

Right?! They're tapping into a market that might not be super MMO savvy, which I think is really neat. Fans of SDV and WoW unite, lol.

[@toshj177]

Please lord let us potato laptop owners be able to play this!

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, they have said they're able to run it on pretty potato specs at the moment. Keep in mind they've got developers from Fortnite and League, both super lightweight games. Fingers crossed thar translates over to Palia!

[@leshie687]

I just hope more games don't use gtx1060Ti something for *any kind of recommended graphics quality, nowadays even a 2D-esque game would ask for this spec!

[@toshj177]

@@leshie687 Right? It's annoying

[@DoctorDDub]

Annoying, yes, but it's the way the industry is moving. It'd be like an artist getting the highest quality paints and being asked to use finger paints instead. They have access to the technology - they're going to use it, lol.

[@freesailstudios8125]

@@toshj177 Its worth it to just spend money on a gaming pc or computer. You have it for years and can literally just upgrade your parts as time moves on. This is the new age of gaming...no one wants to sit on a $100 laptop playing solitaire no more. LOL. A HP Pavillion laptop would run this game beautifully they cost around 800$ which is nothing for a nice gaming laptop or if you prefer like me a desktop.

[@EyeconicLaura]

I really don’t want to get my hopes up but dear god this looks like the game I’ve always dreamed of

[@DoctorDDub]

Lol, I've never even thought about anything like this, but I'm very glad they did. :D

[@keldrith1]

Look into Hytale

[@DoctorDDub]

Oh I have, a while ago. It looks like a really unique concept as well!

[@danielogana9845]

MMO and Farming? Literally my dream game, I've always been waiting for this kind of game.

[@David-bo7zj]

Runescape has this feature

[@jortslad]

I’m super excited, this seems to be pretty much my ideal game

[@DoctorDDub]

Right?! It's such a cool concept that idk why no one has done before!

[@AeonSaint]

@@DoctorDDub Because it's not mainstream. Sadly nowadays Devs hardly ever leave the beaten path. And that path includes PvP & highly sexualized content (but of course only the gear for women).

[@DoctorDDub]

But armored bikinis protect so much!!! Lol, you're not wrong. That's very much the case.

[@LexxiKitty]

Ah dude, your excitement and interest in your voice is brilliant. This game is so promising and I really hope it works out well, such an interesting idea for an mmo.

[@DoctorDDub]

Thank you so much Lexii! I do genuinely enjoy making these videos, and make sure to only cover games I would really enjoy playing. I've passed on covering a few games that some devs have requested I cover because I know I wouldn't be able to get behind them fully. I'm glad you're enjoying and I too hope that Palia is everything we hope it will be AND MORE!!!

[@aster.woahhh]

I LOVE MMOs, farming, and The Sims, so I am kind of drooling over this!!

[@siapaayo7318]

Play Rune Factory series especially Rune Factory 4 special

[@possomo5705]

Thank you for your detailed explanation of what they plan to do with this. I was a beta tester for Landmark and had high hopes before it went the way of the dodo. This has a similar vibe (minus the amazing voxel building). I'm now looking forward to it!

[@melparrishjr]

Agreed.

[@molivar1987]

I'm excited about this game. Definitely installing once release. Hope to see you all in the community in the future.

[@borntorazehell777]

Only excited, if and whenever it releases on PS5.

[@AnaLuisa-mh1bf]

Your videos have so much quality! Everyone should watch it!!!

[@DoctorDDub]

Thank you very much Ana! I spend a bit of time on them so I'm happy to hear you think so, haha. Feel free to share them with the world :D

[@Sharpester]

I have such severe social anxiety that even in MMO's I avoid interacting with people. No chat, no guild, no raids, no PVP. I basically spent 10 years on WOW collecting things, like mounts, tmogs, titles. So a game where I can collect skills, outfits, and furnishings, all the while avoiding everyone, and building my dream hermit house sounds like heaven🧡

[@DoctorDDub]

Hermit away Daniel!!! Block anyone from visiting your home and go nuts :)

[@bitt3090]

literally been waiting for a game like this for so long! I love casual games and MMOs

[@DoctorDDub]

Casual + MMO = Palia. I didn't know I wanted this till I saw it. A few hours later, video making began.

[@bcnicholas123]

This feels a lot like an MMO I used to play as a kid called Free Realms. It got shut down a few years back, but I’d love to play something similar to it once this comes out

[@DoctorDDub]

I've actually heard this quite a bit. I'd never heard of Free Realms before, but apparently there's plenty of other people here in the same boat!

[@elizabeth-098]

Actually, it's getting a fan revival! Check out Free Realms Sunrise! (Updates weekly on the discord!)

[@Ramaromu]

Glad to have you back with a new video, Doc! Thank you so much for showing us Palia. So far all your games that you played or introduced to us have fit my taste 100%, so i'll give it a shot!! (AND YES, SOMEONE SHOULD START SPONSORING YOUR VIDEOS) Best wishes, your Algorithm warrior!

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, it's good to be back! Hello again, Ramona :) I'm glad to hear you like Palia! Have you signed up for the pre-alpha? And lol, I'm still small time - gotta have a bit more influence before sponsorships can easily happen. I appreciate you thinking so though!

[@Ramaromu]

@@DoctorDDub i was already a bit worried when I noticed you didn't post anything for a while. Glad you're okay! Yes of course, before I even finished the video! That's how much i trust you ;D Well, I hope that you can get some connections with Devs of Alpha-games and they can use you as a platform for recommendation, updates, etc. They would surely benefit from it if you present a game from alpha already until it's released. Imagine the detailed review you can give AND you can be a filter for feedback to the devs. I think you add a lot of value!

[@koes007]

This sounds absolutely amazing, I wish the developers best of luck with their project, and I hope to be able to sink into the world soon!

[@jazznblues9496]

Am excited about this game. Often when I was playing Portia I thought "This would be an amazing MMO!" then I hear about Palia. Not stopped smiling since. Regards pricing I would be happy with a box price and then a cosmetic in-game store. I don't want to see it F2P my experience with that is F2P meaning "Trolls welcome.". With this being a community simulation game trolls would destroy it no matter how robust your system for dealing with them but, if you ban the trolls and they have a box price to get back they will think twice. There is an audience waiting to be tapped. Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, The Sims, and Portia to name a few. Do us proud Singularity 6. Registered for pre-alpha now crossing everything!

[@DoctorDDub]

You're probably right about the barrier to entry being a good thing for the trolls out there. I can't argue with that. The pricing question is definitely a big one. But yes, there's definitely a market for a game like this. I haven't really gotten into an MMO since WoW in high school, yet I'm pumped for this. They're clearly doing something right.

[@thespearofthor9629]

Trolls, and bots too. Bots are a major problem when you can play for free.

[@ShivShrike]

This looks really beautiful, here’s hoping it gets released soon

[@DoctorDDub]

It looks pretty great already! And it's from a AAA studio so I doubt they'll string us along for too terribly long!

[@okkcorp6713]

Wow, this is beast. Farming sim, adventuring, and interaction between them make this game you must give a try. Cant wait to see the combat system

[@DoctorDDub]

Right? That's still a HUGE question mark.

[@aerlandsson2792]

It looks gorgeous and sounds amazing. So exciting! I hope it's like a one time purchase, and not like a subscription type model

[@DoctorDDub]

You and I both. I'm cheap...lol

[@fei3921]

o gosh.. how have i never heard of this game until now?? this sounds like a dream come true 😭💕

[@han8281]

*"Romance."* Me : *I WILL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK.*

[@pairaka984]

I like to play WoW and SWTOR simply for the reason that having other people around and doing things makes the world feel more alive. I’m a bit of a loner so I don’t do group content, but seeing other people, even just in passing, adds a quality that you can’t get in a single player game. From that standpoint, this sounds like an awesome game. I hope it does well. Definitely going to check it out. Thanks for the video!

[@DoctorDDub]

I am so with you on that. It's nice to know that you're not the only one impacting the world. It's a feeling only an MMO can really give you. You are most welcome though :) I hope you enjoyed!

[@Ciclify]

This is like a combo of the best games made into one!

[@querybear]

Thanks for this video! Very informative, and great voiceover voice.

[@DoctorDDub]

You're welcome! And thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's not too much I can do about my voice but thank you for that as well, lol.

[@querybear]

@@DoctorDDub Your prosody (intonation, rhythm, etc.) is very engaging. Unlike many KZbinrs. :-)

[@DoctorDDub]

That might be the most technical compliment I have received, lol. Thank you so much! I do put effort into that so I'm glad it comes through!

[@Swan5656]

this is a game that so up my ally! I am excited!

[@ravenoctober9936]

This makes me incredibly happy almost emotional, because this reminds me Of an MMO i used to play as a kid/young teen. Except significantly better. A more grown up version but still very playable (seemingly) for most ages. This is a game excited to keep on my radar.

[@DoctorDDub]

What MMO is it that you're referring to? I really only have experience with WoW, but I had so much fun in that game.

[@ravenoctober9936]

@@DoctorDDub haha embarrassingly it was a game called Free Realms. Definitely targeted towards 12-mid teens. The game doesnt exsist anymore though. I think blizzard was some how involved in it. (Could be wrong) it was mainly by sony though.

[@DoctorDDub]

I've heard that mentioned multiple times throughout these comments. You're not alone apparently!

[@ravenoctober9936]

@@DoctorDDub Oh neat! Yeah played it for a few years. Looking forward to this though!

[@LoveBites1279]

This does sound amazing. I’ll def be trying it out when it comes to console

[@missdire]

It's good to have you back, Doc! I've missed the recent Twitch streams, sadly, but I'm happy to see some fresh coverage on a new game.

[@DoctorDDub]

It's good to be back! Tonight is Valheim but I'm working on another video that I hope to have ready over the weekend!

[@Lady_Madeline]

This is all I've ever wanted in a game! So beautiful!

[@mikeylester99]

gunna play the hell out of this when it drops, this is my jam, the art the community building, having your own land plots, some of which are static in the game is going to be just *chefs kiss*

[@shahananorton6434]

This feels a lot like Eco in some areas. Lack of death, working on projects together, ability to master skills and build communities, etc. There's no fantasy element but it might be a good fit for people who are interested in that kind of gameplay!

[@DoctorDDub]

Oooh, now that's a comparison I didn't draw. Eco, plus fantasy, without a meteor of impending doom.

[@justyouknow2856]

You could sell everything to me and i would buy it. Your voice and the joy how you talk about every detail is just perfect. I have a long afternoon watching your videos today.

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, that just brought a smile to my face, just(so)youknow ;) Thank you! I only make content on stuff that I, and thereby hopefully those that watch my videos, would enjoy, so that helps. I hope you have a wonderful afternoon!

[@justyouknow2856]

@@DoctorDDub gosh i'm a sucker for those puns xD I'm sure many people that don't comment really love your videos! Hopefully your channel will grow and all this hard work you put into videos pays off, like literally ;) (you made a new international fan, I am from Germany, so pls excuse any mistakes)

[@DoctorDDub]

Hello from Texas (United States), Germany! Happy to make a friend :) Thank you for your kind words and I hope to see you in the comments (or discord if you use that) of future videos!!!

[@H.anna.h]

Will there be microtransactions and/or will they be just for cosmetics ? After years of playing MMOs, the genre definitely has made me burned out . But, this looks/sounds interesting so far ! Sometimes you have no choice but to solo, so I'm glad that solo players won't be at a disadvantage for the most part ( if I understood correctly). So far the games that I'm looking forward to are : * Coral Island * Paralives * Sunnyside * And now Palia 😍 *I would love to see cross-platform and cross-progression options for these games .* Hopefully they all will have an awesome release and be successful 🥰😍🤩❤❣ Thank you for the awesome videos, as always ! Keep up the awesome work ❣❤

[@DoctorDDub]

Hey Hannah! They haven't said anything about the pricing structure yet, but my guess would be yes. In a game where cosmetics are such a huge factor, I would guess that there would be microtransactions for cosmetics, but I'm hoping it doesn't extend beyond just cosmetics. And lol, I'll be covering 3 of those 4 on the channel :D Cross-platform is wanted by the Palia devs as well, where possible. Not sure about the rest - it's all still early days for all these games. You're welcome though! I'm glad you've been enjoying!

[@H.anna.h]

@@DoctorDDub Hello DoctorDDub! I agree that as long as it's just for cosmetics, I'm okay with it. I look forward to your reviews on them :D !

[@DoctorDDub]

My reviews on the various cosmetics? Or future videos on the game? Lol

[@H.anna.h]

@@DoctorDDub My apologies, I meant I look forward to the videos for all three games that you will be covering😄. If you want to review the cosmetics, that's cool too 😆.

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, thanks Hannah ;) I appreciate you!!!

[@crystaljones1998]

Thank you so much! You and I seem to have very similar tastes in games, and I'm always excited by what you post about! Thank you so much for making us aware of these awesome games! I love it!

[@DoctorDDub]

You're welcome so much!!! I'm happy to bring these games to more eyeballs, haha. I'm thankful you're so appreciative!

[@MieraScye]

It's like My Time in Portia on steroids, omg can't wait for this

[@DoctorDDub]

Lol, everyone draws their own comparisons, but yeah, it looks amazing!

[@briarhull6624]

Please keep up with this. Sounds absolutely amazing. A dream

[@DoctorDDub]

I'm following it, there's just not much new to see yet!

[@Nina-gf1fv]

I'm so excited! this looks really good!

[@vercogaming3997]

This sounds like an absolute blast! I’m looking forward to this. Thanks for the coverage bro!

[@DoctorDDub]

Of course! I'm glad so many others are excited for it as well!

[@kornfreak78]

I can't wait for this game!! This is right up my alley.

[@dragonsin_meliodas3622]

Having played a lot of Stardew Valley and My Time at Portia this looks really great. Looking forward to some gameplay trailers.

[@DoctorDDub]

Me too! Very much looking forward to seeing what actual gameplay looks like as well.

[@lbentosoares4]

Sounds too good to be true...like a game I've dreamed of playing and never found 😍

[@DoctorDDub]

Better wake up - it's real ;)

[@irrelevant_noob]

@@DoctorDDub technically not yet, they still have to release _something_ first, even if just a closed alpha. ^^

[@DoctorDDub]

Technicalities are boring. It's happening! :D

[@muhammedbilalozturk5596]

WTF! I just suggested making a similar game to my friends in the programming department hahahahah Its like programmed for me personally. I can't wait! Also, thanks for the video. Listening all of those details from you is really relieving. Good luck with the upcoming content. In addition, if you get a beta key please sell it to meeeeeeeeeee!

[@feywildgamingyt]

eagerly awaiting this. I've been waiting for a peaceful mmorpg since FOREVER!!!!

[@dogbark]

This looks sooo coool 😭😭😭😭 I've always wanted to have a WoW-The Sims mix. I'm so excited for this!!

[@kymo6343]

Same, I don't play MMOs but this looks pretty darn good. I wouldn't mind giving it a try if it comes out for switch.

[@DoctorDDub]

They've said they plan to release it as many places as they can, including mobile, which would include Switch. Right now only PC is 100% confirmed, but I can't see them NOT releasing it on the Switch.

[@chel685]

This literally sounds perfect literally all some of my favorite relaxed games smashed into one game

[@chel685]

I also hope theres no microtransactions im okay with dlc expansions stuff like that but not a fan of microtransactions personally i am same as u i would loveeee if it had bunch to explore and maybe secret puzzles? That get u special items similar to breath of the wild and the temples

[@jake9854]

but girls dont play games

[@chel685]

@@jake9854 plz tell me this is sarcastic 😅

[@DoctorDDub]

My channel demographic would drastically disagree. I have more female viewers than male, lol.

[@chel685]

@@DoctorDDub right plenty of women and girls play video games🤷‍♀️😅 i just couldnt tell if this person was being sarcastic or not

[@Amy-se5ld]

THIS IS MY DREAM GAME OH MY GOD.

[@secretdoorgaming2024]

Wow that looks amazing I love the graphics and the gameplay this is like the most beautiful and most fun game ever! That cottage is so adorable. I really hope they add good personality to the NPC's so many games have lacked this most critical aspect of a game.

[@DoctorDDub]

I hope so too. And yeah, the game is really nice to look at, IF you like the style, which I realize not everyone does.

[@SkitSkat674]

I think this is something I'd like. I'll look forward to a Switch version.

[@Akires23]

This is like a better/higher quality version of Villagers and Heroes! I want it

[@gabrielle.v.l]

Wow, this looks amazing, i hope they bring it to the switch eventually

[@DoctorDDub]

They hope to get it as many places as possible, which would include the Switch. Fingers crossed!!!

[@borntorazehell777]

Meh... Makes me cringe to imagine playing this at 30fps on Switch, PS5 is the way to go, with 60 - 120fps!

[@Bloodersk]

Just discovered this game thanks to your video It really looks fabulous, 'looking forward to it !

[@DoctorDDub]

It is fabulous :) Currently playing the Alpha. I wish I could say more!

[@Monika-kh5zi]

Oh my god it’s like RuneScape but actually fun!! I love your channel so much. Can’t wait to see it blow up!

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, I very much enjoyed runescape, but this was back in middle school. I'm 28 now. Thank you very much though!!! In my eyes, it currently is!

[@amiraazim4983]

Omg I literally brainstormed an mmo just like this a few weeks ago and to see someone actually developing it is just amazing

[@GabrielaGarcia-fj8ds]

This sounds absolutely AMAZING! Like a dream come true!

[@DoctorDDub]

Wake up. It's real :) Well, it's going to be at least!

[@missnicola1116]

Thank you for being a wonderful resource for us!! This sounds exciting! Did you sign up for the pre alpha?

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, you're welcome :) And you bet I did! Minutes after first watching the trailer. I also filled out a separate survey for content creators. I'm hoping that ups my chances but I doubt it, haha.

[@overseer5660]

Its almost like the hobbit. You are in the Shire but then "im going on a adventure"

[@EyeballPaulLive]

several questions from the community on their discord will be answered today, so hopefully some more info by tomorrow :D

[@DoctorDDub]

Yeah I saw their reformat of doing weekly Q&As. I will keep my eyes peeled for that the best I can! I appreciate the tip!

[@klitzy]

I didn't know about this game but now I can't stop thinking about it. It sounds like all my favourite games mixed altogether. A dream, truly. Please don't give up on the game devs!! 🙏

[@DoctorDDub]

I can't see them giving up on it. It's already been privately funded via investors - no crowdfunding required. Which is pretty dang exciting.

[@captainyaya7259]

It sounds a relaxing game i'm looking for

[@nopejustnope]

The art style is magnificent

[@timotius_sdv]

Finally MMO Harvest Moon

[@parentalguidancerecommended251]

So keen for this. I hope it lives up to the hype now.

[@alway007]

Looks beautiful, a friend and I have been wanting a relaxing fun game like this for awhile. Questions: The preview shows a fantasy world, will this have any magic or potion crafting aspects? I saw cute little creatures, will there be taming, or buying of pets? Is there a community market system like most MMO's? Are their different housing systems or will each house look almost the same in their neighborhoods? And finally I would want to know can we set up a neighborhood anywhere or will there be designated plots of land? Looking forward to more information and previews. Thank you :)

[@yeetme3387]

ahhh it looks so good!!! it feels like they're gonna give the player a LOT of freedom for customization and choices in general!! You made a great video showing the stuff in this game my dude, and its not even out yet! congrats, really sold it to me asdhasjjenmsad

[@kelseymaypole7048]

Definitely a game I'd be interested in. Small question: From the way you said it, it seems like you can only cheat on characters but not be polyamorous? I don't expect all dating sims to include polyamory but this is an odd choice imo. Just a nitpick. Looks like a great game so far!

[@anthopanino2255]

Not really odd tbh. Most people aren't about that polygamous lifestyle. The only surprising thing about it imo is having the option to cheat

[@kelseymaypole7048]

@@anthopanino2255 Well that's the thing. It's weird to me that you can _only_ do it unethically. I would expect ethical non-monogamy before cheating. At least in this sort of game.

[@DoctorDDub]

I wouldn't. Yeah, from a social aspect, that would make sense, but we're not the ones programing the game. "If player is dating X, have Y react negatively" is WAY easier to code than "If player is dating X and Y, have Z react like this, H like that, and B like that, but if they're also dating Z, then B will react differently, C will react the same..." and so on. It's massively complex, and I know for SunnySide, another game I just covered, that's their primary reason for not having polygamy or polyamory. It's freaking difficult!

[@kelseymaypole7048]

@@DoctorDDub That actually makes a lot of sense, I wasn't thinking about it from a coding perspective. Thanks for the reply!

[@DoctorDDub]

Of course! I've seen behind the curtain a bit having covered as many indie games as I have. It's not a perspective that's often considered. You can get much closer to the devs than with AAA teams.

[@MizzRache83]

This looks so promising. I’m usually not into mmo but this looks really cute and has elements from all my favorite games! Will be watching the development closely ❤️

[@DoctorDDub]

You and I both, Rachel! I haven't touched an MMO since WoW back in high school. This really excites me though!

[@jhevyspencergomez3767]

"Your gender or lack thereof will have no impact on who is or is not able to be romanced." Welcome to Pansexual Paradise

[@MollyLucyMaryJ]

dang I've been wanting something like this I'm excited

[@rds7516]

Gosh, so many exciting game ideas are being teased and awaiting a release. The next 5 years must be packed with great games.

[@DoctorDDub]

The waiting game is real.

[@MissNicolenesss]

Oh hello yes. All of this, especially the no death? Amazing.

[@DoctorDDub]

It's a super chill experience. All about the community. It feels really good :)

[@nirtheart]

Wow! Thanks for the video! I'm excited for this game now!

[@DoctorDDub]

Thanks for the view :) Happy to bring it to your attention!

[@mochatheartist]

Wow thank you so much for making this video! I'm definitely interested in this game!

[@DoctorDDub]

You are welcome so much! :D I'm happy I could bring it to your attention. Time to patiently wait...

[@angeltakashi8467]

Wow, Looks so much fun to play the game. I really want to play Palia.

[@daemonishere]

Man, I hope this game is going to live up to my expectations! Sure sounds like a fantastic game to relax with between crazy busy work weeks!

[@DoctorDDub]

No kidding! I'd love a world like this to relax in. Life is too stressful as it is, lol.

[@stellarstars3136]

Its like the NPC version of an mmo and i am HYPED!!! Like living in a fantasy world but just Living there. it sounds amazing!

[@lowqualitysleep]

aaaaaaaaa omg, I've been trying to find an MMO that doesn't feel super grindy or pay-to-win, and I love farming sims ! This is a dream game

[@sorin990]

LOVE IT ! CANT WAIT TO PLAY IT !!!! I even have an ideology irl for something similar ... :)

[@sarahjo9975]

There are aspects about this that remind me of an old MMO called Free Realms, only for an older crowd and with a better graphics/mechanics. I really like the look of it.

[@NatalieWestgate]

Ooo this looks so fun! I like MMOs but also got into ACNH (surprise surprise) and having both styles mixed together sounds really interesting!

[@DoctorDDub]

Mhmm. I'm excited that they plan to actually have endgame content. Unlike ACNH, lol.

[@gilberteffenlie]

i would honestly love this in a form of an actual mmorpg, so essentially you can either go the fighting and adventuring route or you can go the professions route like blacksmith or cook, i really do think this type of game would be great since it targets essentially 2 demographics

[@DoctorDDub]

Like New World? It works amazingly there.

[@gilberteffenlie]

@@DoctorDDub yeah but less expensive

[@DoctorDDub]

Less than $40? I hope you like microtransactions then! :)

[@gilberteffenlie]

@@DoctorDDub LMAOO

[@julegrunwald6293]

Now I’m super excited for this!!

[@Khazoumi]

Closest I've ever heard to the game in The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor. Hope they'll succeed in developing it. Fingers crossed.

[@DoctorDDub]

The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor? What is that?

[@Khazoumi]

@@DoctorDDub It's a novel from Korea. Adapted into Manhwa (comic). Have a read for a few chapters, you might find the concept interesting. Hope that our technology will advance to that level soon!

[@ZenTradeGame]

Looks fun !

[@the1onesquirrel9]

This sounds like several other games that have been scams or were terribly managed... but this one seems like it will actually happen and has big name studios with tons of experience pushing the project... EXCITED!

[@MatthewBosk]

This looks amazing, and also very overwhelming. So many choices, I'd just have choice paralysis the whole time.

[@DoctorDDub]

Haha, I'm sure people will be putting out all sorts of guides to help with that.

[@maiskorrel]

Looks cute, addicitve (in a good way) and a joy to play in general, fingers crossed it's going to turn out well!

[@outlastsounds6091]

This is like a much better craftopia and that has me so excited. Me and my gf just started playing that unoptimized mess on our xboxs and we love the game even tho it runs like doo doo. But this... this looks like a blessing that me and her would sink hours in together. The sims house designing alone has me hooked and her being able to make her character unique and go crazy with the cosmetics will have her hooked. While also being able to go do dungeons together and everything else is amazing. It doesnt need the most advanced combat system ever but I really hope it has something decent especially a good magic system. Also I know not alot of MMO do this if any even, but I think a combat tournament game mode in the towns would be something so unqiue and awesome. Players could attend the tounaments to either watch the specticle or be in them themselves and the tourney winners could either win cosmetics or in game money. It could be a good way to earn a living. Like that could be a players profession to go to towns to compete against other players in friendly tournaments. That would be sick.

[@DoctorDDub]

That would be really neat indeed. It'd make the world feel so much more...real. And lived in. And alive. I really like that idea!

[@dorothyscott3037]

I love this game can't wait my kind of game. Hope soon.

[@memaw1958]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS GAME IT SEEMS LIKE forever

[@emirys9790]

This sounds amazing. I'll keep my expectations low for now but, man, I'm excited.

[@DoctorDDub]

Expect little, then be blown away when it's halfway decent. That's the way to do it!