Book of Travels

Book of Travels is a role-playing video game currently under development by Might and Delight for Windows, Mac, and Linux through Steam.[1] The early access version of the game was originally scheduled to be released in October 2020, but it was postponed four times.[2] The early access version was ultimately released on October 11, 2021.[3] Unlike massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), Book of Travels limits the number of players on each server to "make each meeting memorable when players cross paths" and "create a unique role-playing experience."[4]

Book of Travels
Developer(s)Might and Delight
Publisher(s)Might and Delight
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Windows, Mac, and Linux
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Gameplay

Book of Travels is described as a "social role-playing experience that doesn't hold your hand."[5] Unlike many RPGs, Book of Travels has no overarching goals, beginnings, or ends and pushes the player to create their own journey.[5] Unlike many RPGs, the game focuses on role-playing, exploration, and personality rather than stats and numbers.[6]

Plot

Players begin their journey in the fantasy world called Braided Shore. Players create characters with various aspects such as star sign, backstory, and personality traits.[7] From the outset, players set off to explore the land of their own will or find people to travel with.[8] Players are able to gather resources, craft items, learn special abilities, with some aspects of combat.[7]

Communication

Player to player interaction is entirely non-text/verbal, relying on a limited set of emotes that are gained through player experience.[9] The limitations on emotes is aimed at creating a richer, friendlier experience for players.[10]

The main source of traversing Book of Travels is by walking/running through the game, however, there are alternative ways of travel including manually-powered rail carts.[4]

Music

Players will be able to play instruments together and collect new tunes.[4]

Development

The game was announced September 2019 at Tokyo Game Show, with a Kickstarter campaign announced for October 2019.[11] The early access version of the game was scheduled to be released in October 2020, but it was postponed four times.[2] The early access version was ultimately released on October 11, 2021.[3]

Might and Delight has stated that they are committed to expanding the game over time, likening their role to a Dungeon Master, hinting at new scenarios that will be up to players to find on their own.[10] Other content expansions hinted at were new levels and playable areas, characters and storylines and events.[10]

Kickstarter

Book of Travels' development was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign. After 2 weeks, Might and Delight had successfully raised over 2,516,656 SEK ($261,000) from 7,034 supporters and had unlocked a number of stretch goals.[12][13] By the end of the campaign, the developer had raised over $261,000 from more than 7,000.[5] In addition to funding, Might and Delight also crowdfunded island concepts from fans to be integrated into the game.[14]

Art Style

The game follows a "hand-painted" artstyle.[8]

Reception

Before the completion of its Kickstarter campaign, Book of Travels received coverage from numerous outlets including Forbes,[5] Gamasutra,[15] and Rock Paper Shotgun.[16] In May 2020, Wholesome Games featured Book of Travels in their Wholesome Direct.[17]

Awards

Received the "Projects We Love" Badge from Kickstarter.

Book of Travels was nominated for Best Long Feature Award at AMAZE 2020.[18]

References
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  2. Moos, Ryan (2021-08-29). "Book Of Travels Release Date Postponed For The Fourth Time". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  3. Morton, Lauren (2021-09-24). ""TMORPG" Book Of Travels will launch in early access on October 11th". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  4. Morton, Lauren (2020-01-31). "Shelter developers will beta test their new "tiny MORPG" this summer". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  5. Jagneaux, David. "'Book of Travels' Indie MMO Raises $261K On Kickstarter By Focusing On Serene Social Roleplaying Experiences". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  6. "Book of Travels – a new online RPG". Might and Delight. Archived from the original on 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  7. Watts, Rachel (2019-11-07). "Books of Travels is a serene online RPG where "you're not forced to be a hero"". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  8. "'Book Of Travels' Early Access Planned for Q1 2021 - Screens". WorthPlaying. Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
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  10. "Book of Travels launches in October". Gematsu. 2020-05-26. Archived from the original on 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  11. Marasigan, Marc (2019-09-12). "Fairy Tale-Inspired 'Book Of Travels' Unveiled At Tokyo Game Show, Kickstarter Launches Next Month". MMOs.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  12. Marasigan, Marc (2020-02-04). "Book Of Travels Unveils 2020 Roadmap, Early Access Launch Scheduled For October". MMOs.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  13. Marasigan, Marc (2019-11-26). "Book Of Travels Raised Over $160K During Their Month-Long Kickstarter Campaign". MMOs.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  14. Marasigan, Marc (2019-11-07). "Book Of Travels Has Raised Over $120K From More Than 3,000 Backers, New Stretch Goals Unlocked". MMOs.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  15. "TMORPG Book of Travels gets new early access date + Steam updates every fortnight + 10 New Screenshots". www.gamasutra.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  16. Morton, Lauren (2020-05-27). "I hope Book Of Travels turns "tiny MMOs" into the next big thing". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  17. "Wholesome Games". 2020-05-25. Archived from the original on 2020-05-25. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  18. "Nominees". 2020.amaze-berlin.de. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
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