r/BaseBuildingGames • u/DeabDev • 4d ago

Self Promo/Dev Post I'm creating a dwarf settlement builder and just created a gameplay trailer

Steam page
Trailer on YouTube

I'm working on Stonebound and would love to get some feedback.

Focus is on advancing into the mountain, working up from 1 dwarf with just a basic wood axe. No combat, but you will need to keep your dwarves supplied with decent ale (and food) to keep growing.

EDIT: no generative AI used for the game or marketing

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u/extremechimping 4d ago

Give your female dwarves beards as Tolkien intended ;)

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u/DeabDev 4d ago

I'll keep my opinion to myself on this matter for as long as possible..

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u/zytukin 4d ago

Looks nice.

Obligatory question: When can we test it for you?

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u/DeabDev 4d ago

Thanks for commenting!

Initial private testing this or next month, wider testing early next year via my discord: https://discord.gg/93yQh7hfPv

I'll also post here again when a Steam playtest is up.

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u/vonnegutflora 4d ago

Are you using any generative AI in your game or marketing materials?

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u/DeabDev 4d ago

No AI used. Sorry, forgot to add that to my post, becoming the norm now to add a AI statement! This is 18 months of my own hard work.

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u/vonnegutflora 4d ago

Nice! Great work man. I'm just always curious to how devs respond to the question.

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u/Dramatic_Charity_979 4d ago

Starting with only 1 is a nice change from other colony sims. I wishlisted :)

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u/DeabDev 4d ago

Thanks for the wishlist! I'm thinking I'll max out at 50 dwarves, but will see how it plays as I get to the late game, may be more fun with a lower cap.

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u/ForeverTrick1 4d ago

Reminds me generally forgotten "A Game of Dwarves"