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We're an independent game company! See what we're up to at carnyxinteractive.com! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/aa9JfkaG7A
@hengry.bsky.social - Co-Founder + Creative Director
@mxmorgan.bsky.social - Co-Founder + Art Director
But is Mamó that type of witch or simply a self-sufficient old woman?"

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August 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM
or more benevolent than we were led to believe, and I felt it was important to visually communicate that in every environment in-game. I enjoy a story of a witch that can manipulate her scenery, creating a false sense of security to the observer. [cont]
August 29, 2024 at 5:44 PM
In designing the homestead, I wanted to visually ground Mamó at a neutral point - on the west lies the dark bog and to the east is the forest leading to the realm of the fae. Ultimately, however one chooses to play the witch can make her the sinister presence the townsfolk say she is, [cont]
August 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM
In my research, I also studied the style of Little Golden Books from the 1960s. I had a hand-me-down set from my mom, which I read a whole lot as a kid. These all felt like a good base to evoke a feeling of a fairy tale we’ve heard in our childhood. [cont]
August 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM
for Henry was the Random House Book of Fairy Tales, a collection of illustrated folk tales from his childhood. I drew a lot of inspiration from Eyvind Earle, the graphical illustration master and a huge inspiration to make art in my youth. [cont.]
August 29, 2024 at 5:42 PM
"When Henry and I were first pinning down concept art ideas and inspirations, I knew I would have to shift my style in a direction I’ve not typically explored in my work (in a good way!). I’ve been studying gouache as a medium for a little bit, and a large inspiration...
August 29, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Easy, we don't support that decision. Still against AI and we're never going to utilize it in our games.
August 16, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Follow the story of Mamó as she finds herself through helping others.

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August 13, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Brew potions, craft totems, and create hexes for a clientele brave enough to enter your bog! Forage for berries and herbs, and even grow your own garden! Discover a faerie ring, which holds the key to the realm of Tír na nÓg and barter with a silent fae trader.
August 13, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Many know of her reputation among fearful whispers and rumors, but is Mamó as vile as they say?

Meet Mamó! Mamó is the main protagonist and player character in Forest Keeper, available in Winter 2024/25.
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August 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Some say she brought their loved ones back from the dead, others that she curses men for even mentioning love. All agree she has the power to grant any wish and cure any blight, but that you must be careful what you wish for and be prepared to pay dearly for her help.
August 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM
And yes, you can pet the fox.
July 27, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Mamó has long since forgotten herself, and even longer since stopped caring what tales fearful parents tell their children. She remembers not where she came from, the people she knew, nor even her own name.

Introducing Forest Keeper, coming to PC end of 2024. Full blog post at carnyxint.itch.io!
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July 27, 2024 at 11:24 PM