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05/06/2022 - MTaS Discord’s Ask Me Anything

Hey everyone! I decided to organize and summarize yesterday’s Discord AMA so it can easily be read by anyone who didn’t attend (or anyone who wants to access the Q&A again)! I put everything under a read more, since the post will be VERY long. Some more stuff might be added since Sarcosmic said he’d be nice enough to answer some questions even after the AMA!

(S) - Sarcosmic | (L) - Loah | (Y) - Yang Yang

Early Access

What time on the 26th will it come out? (L) Sandrock Early access will roll out late on may 25th, 7pm PDT. (Y) Yup to be more accurate, May 26th Morning in China, so that will be May 25th night in US and 26th early morning in EU.

How much will it cost at early access? • How much will Sandrock EA cost? (Y) Early access will be $24.99, and other currency will mostly followed by the platforms currency system.

Will EA present more content than BETA version? I mean right after release on 26th of May. • Will the ea release be a different build from the beta? Trying to decide if I want to start a new save on the 26th • will our saves continue to work going from early access to full release? • does our save from the demo transfer over to the early release (S) Oh! Right, so EA build'll be almost the same as your (Full Beta's) current version, just a bit more polished. And for you Beta players, we expect that you can keep playing on your existing save files that currently work! Please let us know if you notice anything that's not triggering correctly on your older files so we can look into it! (S) We'll keep expanding and polishing the game after EA release, though as with each Beta content update, it will take time in between releases!

Give it a chance to buy the game before the EA started? (L) EA release is the only way to buy the game presently.

Can I pre-order? I would like to buy this right now so I can play first thing. (L) We love the enthusiasm! Unfortunately you cannot pre-order at this time, you will need to wait until release (Y) we don't have pre-orders, but once you wishlisted, you'll get an email from Steam or Epic once the game goes live and you can place order after then

Is the Alpha Testing sign ups closed for Sandrock? (Y) That's only for Kickstarter backers, the early access will open in Public on May 26.

Now that the game is coming out on early access are we going to be able to play the singleplayer mode offline or without an internet connection after buying/downloading the game? (L) This is definately possible. The singleplayer mode is disconnected from the multiplayer mode, so you can play the game singleplayer offline.

Console Release

If Sandrock eventually gets ported to consoles, specifically Playstation, would it be possible for the trophy list to resemble the achievements list of Steam more? (Y) It will support Playstation for sure; But the trophy list is unsure right now; we'll know after the full PC release

When will it be available for switch or phone? • Is there a rough timeline till it launches on console or is that still TBD? • When approximately the console version will be released? (S) Please see ❗❗❗#faq-please-read❗❗❗! [editor’s note: the discord has a FAQ channel, please make sure you’re not asking if it’s already there] (Y) The console version probably needs to wait till next year, sometime after the full PC release; and then, the in-house team will start working on the porting this time. We'll build a team based on the Portia mobile porting team, so we believe the console version will perform much better this time, which also proved by the Mobile Portia

Controller Support

Is there full controller support on the computer? • Will there there full controller support on the computer for those people who will end up taking there husbands computer to play? Yep, just added that to the ❗❗❗#faq-please-read❗❗❗ for you!

I know that currently multiplayer only available for certain kickstarter tier but how long until its available for everyone? • Will multiplayer be available when early access releases? (S) Multiplayer just released its first beta a couple weeks ago, so it's definitely not ready for the public yet! We'll keep working on it and beta testing during EA and will release an early version of multiplayer mode for everyone later on, when we feel it's up to snuff enough. But it will still be in development even after that!

Follow-Up: you guys have ETA for that? or is it still unknown? (S) We'll see what needs to happen!

Can anyone explain how the online co-op will work? I have a bunch of friends and we're all totally pumped about doing a sandrock run together as soon as it comes out. I would love to get some details on how the online co-op will operate. (L) The way online co-op works, is that you will either create a workshop or join someone elses workshop, up to 4 players in a workshop. Currently the placing is random, making it rather difficult to team up with who you wish to. This is likely to change. At some point we did have a workshop ID function, though that seems to be MIA?

I read above that currently joining friends is a struggle as placement is random, will this be something you'll be focusing on to fix or is it something that isn't a priority? (L) We'll definately be fixing this to make it easier to join friends.

If placement is random, does this mean we share a multiplayer world with others? I know that the aim is for 1-4 players for the workshop, but the concept of random placement and joining etc suggests that it'll be open to other workshops in that same game mode? Not sure I'm explaining my questions properly or not but? (L) With the current design, only the players in that workshop will be present in that world, each workshop has it's own world. You will not see other group's workshops in your game.

How will multiplayer be balanced? Will it be more difficult if you play it solo? (L) We are still working on the balance and content for multiplayer, so that would be a WIP. We'll know more as we get more feedback.

Can multiplayer be played in story mode as a single player? Or will there be a unique story line for multiplayer? Shouldn't it just be a survival mode? (L) Multiplayer and singleplayer storylines are unique from Eachother, and either can be played Solo, you are not required to play with anyone in the multiplayer storyline.

Is there already set an approximate time frame / deadline for future updates or for completing most of the game features or the goals from the wishlist on steam? (S) Nope! We're developing a lot of things at the same time and will roll them out as we feel they're good enough to release, more or less. But some wishlist goals and Kickstarter stretch goals things are already in or in the works. Here's an old pic of the robo-suit in-game, for example!

(Y) Some wishlist goals added into the game already, like the wear up, meerkat pet, furniture customization, and the two new characters; others will come later, multiplayer play-date needs to be added after multiplayer Early access, and kids grow up need to wait after the marriage function.

Main Story & Side Missions

How long would it take on average to complete the main story? (S) We're looking to have even more content in Sandrock than Portia had, and are still working on the main singleplayer story as well as the multiplayer mode story. Add in all the new NPC content we're planning, and what this means is that you'll be able to expect even more hours of gameplay out of Sandrock than Portia! Currently, you might be able to power through the Beta's story content in about 16 to 20-ish hours if you know what you're doing, give or take, but that's only the first act so far! (Y) The story is the first chapter; but the functions and system aren't just limit to the one chapter, it support all gameplayers; And we're aiming to finish the Chapter two content in this year, but this may tweak a bit depends on your EA feedback, because we'll know how much we need to adjust and the workload and schedule may adjust along with that.

Also will missions not be locked behind one day and you never can do them again? (S) Sandrock has a linear flow of time, so some things will have set time limits to do them. This means that they won't reoccur if they're only meant to happen once, sorry! We recommend picking up quests as soon as you see them and checking when the deadline is so you can plan your days accordingly.

Ruins & Relic Hunting

Will there be more types of relic hunting places then just Rocky's landfill, also will there be button to refill certain layers again? (S) Oho, an aspiring relic hunter! There's going to be a new type of ruins where you can both mine and find monsters roaming: half-explored ruins! Check it out

Building, Foraging, Workshop, etc.

What are the plans for customization on housing exterior and interior? • Can we also upgrade the size of our house and customize it? (Y) yes (Y) you can find some how the workshop customization here [editor’s note: a video was posted - i can’t upload it but can send it to you if needed]

Will there be more automation with the factory machines? • Will sandrock have a factory much like portia or something like it? • Will we get something similar to the factory (originally in My Time in Portia) in Sandrock? (Y) You can manage the resource and workshop like Portia pretty much, but there will be something desert special

We will be able to get salt, sugar and soy sauce without buying it from the shops? (Y) they can only get from shops

Combat & Weapons

Will there be bows and arrows as weapons in SANDROCK? (Y) Don't have that yet, ranged weapon include pistol and rifles

Follow-Up: Rifles? (Y) as said before, Sandrock is a bit dangerous, that's why guns are allowed

Will there any weapons that affect the status of the enemies like ice or electric sword that have some chances of freezing or paralyzing monsters and hammers that can stun enemies for a while when we are fighting against them? (Y) We've thought that before, but that plan was abandoned, because the world background and basic settings may tweak too much if we go that way

What is your fave weapon type? (L) Ah hah.. Well i'd have to say that mine is probably the spear.

Animals, Mounts & Transportation

No way to get the fennec fox pet (or the others backers in game stuff) later, right? (S) Right, certain things are Kickstarter-exclusive

where duck? / Will there be ducks in sandrock? (Y) LOL, we're trying that, haha

Desert wolf as mount, can that be a thing? (Y) it sounds pretty cool, I'll forward to the designer and see if it's possible in the future; but now, we don't design that.

Will there be gliding feature in SANDROCK? (Y) You probably saw Logon did in the trailer, but for players? let's wait and see, haha

[editor’s note: about SR running] Ahhhh we can't use it to travel? (Y) no, the Sandrock running needs a special terrain, otherwise, you can't slide

Will vechcles have storage in them for example if I build a moped or have a horse will I be able to possibly upgrade them so that I have extra room? • Adding on to this, or at least the ability to add attachment such as saddle bags, carriage/cart? (Y) For now, we don't have that function; I'll mark this and record as a suggestion, the designers can discuss the possibility

How limited the customization in game will be? For example: in portia you cant change skin tone. [editor’s note: this is wrong, you actually can] • Me question got a bit sidetracked, customization after character creation will have any limit? (Y) it should be same, and you need to progress the main story a bit till the barbershop open the function (Y) btw, this is the inside view of the barber shop:

Can there be clothes that aren’t affected by gender or a choice for not male or female, somewhere in between? (Y) yes, some clothes are suit for both genders; but some clothes will change, for example, the memory day one, it will become dress for girls (S) Right, to answer your question in more detail: clothes will automatically change to fit the base character model you chose at the start of the game, which includes some bottoms changing to be pants or a skirt based on your model. We're working on adding a variety of clothes, including ones that don't change as much, so we hope you can find something you enjoy! There's only 2 character models, and the pronouns NPCs refer to you as are tied to the model chosen. But generally, pronouns aren't actually used much since characters will talk directly to you or refer to you by name or as neutral things like "Builder", at least in English. Hope that info helps! (S) Here's one of the new outfits we just added recently, which is one of the ones that doesn't really change between models beyond fitting them (we do have to alter the clothes individually to make them fit the base models, else you'd get some FUNKY stuff happening). The top and bottom are separate, so you can make your own outfits, as with Portia:

Follow-up: And is there an option when creating your character for neither. (Non-binary)? (Y) sorry, we don't have that; Max and Lucy are the two default characters

Any chance there'll be more pants options for girls? Skirts and dresses are great, but I'd love to rock a suit. (Y) we have pants

Will there be wedding outfits? (Y) yes, we'll have wedding outfits but it will come later

There are a lot of buildings in the background, I was wondering if we are going to be able to explore those? (Y) Not sure which place you are pointing to, but Sandrock will have more places to explore! Sandrock doesn't have as many water places as Portia did, so you'll have more terrains to go and explore.

Will some of the buildings be accessible or will it just be another Portia Cafe? (S) Mechanically, some are just filler, remnants from Sandrock's bygone days. But new places will open up, and you're now able to go explore some places that weren't personalized initially, like the Oldtown Lodge (just down the street from Amirah's shop, which you can see further down the road), where some of the residents live!

Are there even seasons in sandrock? (Y) yup, I'll find the photo for you, wait a minute [editor’s note: followed by picture below]

Will the music change as the seasons change in SANDROCK? (Y) Yes, we'll have different music in different seasons (S) Here's a bit of a hint, look at the OST names 👀 [editor’s note: Yang Yang also mentioned that the OST will be updated with more songs and that it will be priced at $4.99]

Will there be quick sand in the world of SANDROCK or will there be quicksand in some areas outside of the town in SANDROCK? (Y) Quick sand is also set, you'll be able to do the sand fishing there.

Do you plan to expand a little more than Sandrock ? For me i wish so bad to explore the free cities and the great begeondan!! (L) Good question! We do love the MTA world, so this is very possible. Adding other areas and extensions is definately not out of the question!

Will the Hulu Brothers make a return? (Y) there will be some old friends come from Portia, but we want to make that be surprise...all I can tell now is you'll figure out some unsolved puzzles in Portia; we set some call-back bait, hahaha

To go along with my other questions I have above: Are desires going to be coming back? I enjoyed those in Portia. (L) Yes!

With the 500k goal reached, how many bachelors/bachelorettes can we expect in total? (S) TBA. We have 12 designed so far and are working on adding more romanceables! It will take time to develop everyone, especially since we're trying to develop strong personal story arcs for each of them, but we hope you enjoy their stories as they're unveiled!

Is there any sort of ETA for the 500k wishlist goal of other romancable characters being added? Or like a vague idea of its standing in importance of release? (S) Haha, that depends on whose arcs get made and approved first! Some of these characters are already pretty dear to us (cough the director and Fang, cough). Basically, we'll be adding romance content as we can! Pen's gonna be fun to write.

How many dating activities will there be? Will it be more than in Portia? (S) We're working on the currently implemented systems first, so you might have to wait for an exact answer. Romance will mostly be like in Portia, but the romance AI is one of the things we're working on amping up this time around! Besides the hand-holding, NPCs will be a bit more emotional, such as with getting jealous.

How old will the children that you can have get in sandrock? • How many children can you have and what stage will they stop growing at? • We know that our children will grow up to primary school age, so will we able to see them interacting with other residents of the town or helping us with chores? • Will we be able to change our child clothing? (+ 3 variations of the same question) (Y) we haven't started the marriage and children part yet, this function will be updated later; so these questions aren't 100% settle, you can give us your suggestions

How far deep and how many interactions will the players have with their children? (L) Unsure at this time. We felt that the children component in portia was rather lacking, so we'll see if we can get it working a bit better in sandrock.

Will the kids help in the workshop/farm in any form and if so to what extent (L) Undecided!

Logan

Is there some possibilities for Logan redemption ark like what happen to some of the "bad guys" in Portia? • Will Logan ever be a character that will be befriendable like how Aadit and Tody were befriedable in Portia? • Logan, needs to have a redemption arc. He is way too hot to be just a bad guy. Any plans for that? (S) You Logan simps are strong and proud, and we're duly impressed! He's barely even been seen yet, and is a wanted man...! There's more of his story to tell, of course. You'll see more of it as we roll out content updates throughout Early Access; not all of the story is ready yet. We hope you enjoy the journey with us!

Will Logan ever be romanceable? If he will, please sign me up for whatever goal, etc. is necessary to achieve this. Pleaaaaaaaaaase. (L) You should probably ask logan, maybe he has an opinion about his own availability?!

Fang & X

When is Fang's storyline/activities gonna be added? • How will we be able to raise Fang's relationship level? (S) We know you're curious about him! Please know that the director loves (LOVES) Fang and that his stuff is indeed being worked on, hehehe. Give us some time to work everything in! All of our characters have their quirks, and Fang's not exempt. We're excited to see how you like his personal arc, though can't say much yet or, uh, the director will Strongly Object. She really loves her characters! So while it might take a while for all of his interactions and content to be added, we hope the wait will be worth!

Sorry director but you will have to share Fang and X with us....perhaps is Fang inspired in someone in real life like Ginger? (S) That, I'm not certain about yet!

Will be X/Fang be found alone? (like in the demo,sometimes you see X flying alone around the city, but i guess it was a bug?) / Will we get to play with X (the crow) as we get closer to Fang? (S) Yeah, X is his own character and there will be chances to interact with him alone, though they're still being developed!

Can X get a girlfriend named Y? What if Y is Logan’s pet bird? (Y) the writer is going to be crazy, hahah, but I live your idea so much (L) But then they'd have to have a child named Z. [editor note: most likely /j]

Was Qi designed with the intention of making him an autistic character or was he just simply meant to be a weird and awkward nerd? I see a lot of my own traits in him but I wasn’t sure if i was just reading into his character too much. (S) That's a fair question! I got the same vibes as well (I have ADHD, which has some overlapping traits/symptoms). That said, as with Ginger's illness, there's flexibility in how you can interpret it, as we want to make our characters relatable to a variety of people. If you headcanon him as such and that brings you happiness, who are we to say no to your HC? (S) Btw, wanted to mention that Qi's various eccentrics are based on real-life people the writer's known, so they come from a place of care. And the other townsfolk are cool with Qi himself. Qi's Qi, and that's completely fine, you know?

This is probably a dumb question but what is the correct pronunciation of Qi’s name? I want to make sure I’m saying it right haha (S) Chinese "Q" sound, so it's more like "Chi"! After voiceacting is added, that'll help, haha

Pen

Can There be a service where I hire Pen to carry me around when I run low on stamina, clearly my skinny legs can not manage without such a strong hero’s help? (Y) you can hire someone from the civil corps and the salvage company to help you get resources

Miguel

how old is miguel? I'm asking this because there seem to be other older looking single npcs not confirmed yet to be eligible and I'm curious whether this has anything to do with age or not. Miguel is 48!

For those of us backers that were able to put in custom art pieces, are we going to be notified where our item is? Or should we just dig around in the game? (L) Hmm... We can probably post some information where to obtain them. I actually don't know how this will be managed, maybe @Sarcosmic can answer that one.

How excited are you with Sandrock than you was with Portia? (L) As much as I've enjoyed both, i'm personally especially looking forward to the multiplayer!

once this event is over will yall delete this channel or keep it here for awhile? (S) Keep it so y'all can read it later! Maybe we'll convert it into something like #portia-questions when EA starts

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