Of Ash and Steel - QandA

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An Of Ash and Steel Q&A:

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Q&A with the Devs №1

Greetings, adventurers!

Thank you for all the questions you left for us on Steam and Discord for Of Ash and Steel. There have been so many that we have decided to publish our answers once a week, every week! Let's start with the first batch:

Q: Could you tell us more about the team at Fire and Frost? When and where was the studio founded?
A: We began our journey in July 2021. Initially, it was just me (Viktor, from Saint Petersburg) working as a solo indie developer. After finding success at the Unreal Engine Dev Contest, the team grew to four people-we were still very much indie, working on the project in our spare time. Thanks to a small grant from event sponsors, I was able to fully focus on developing the project and presenting it to publishers. About a year later, we reached the pitching stage for Of Ash and Steel, which is how we connected with tinyBuild. After signing the contract, our team expanded to 15 people, and for nearly two years now, we've been working hard on the game.

Q: When did production on Of Ash and Steel start?
A: We could say we started in July 2021, but only with a small team. The full team joined the project in March 2023.

Q: How much of the game has been completed so far?
A: Most of the game is complete. We're adding the final quests to the world and moving on to the polishing phase.

Q: What games inspired the mechanics, combat, and gameplay of Of Ash and Steel?
A: As for combat, it's something between Dark Souls, Gothic, and The Witcher 3. Gameplay and mechanics, however, are where we tread our unique path. We aim to combine the golden era of RPGs from the 2000s with modern RPG designs, all while bringing our personal touch. It was important for us to maintain a high level of immersion, even in side activities, and to ensure the world reacts to your actions wherever possible.

Q: Will there be magic?
A: There is magic in the world, but it's more of an elemental force accessible only to a chosen few. However, the hero can master the Ancient Knowledge, granting him magical abilities.

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