Greetings, fellow adventurers! This is the Elin State of the Game editorial team. We'd like to share Elin-related news that have been sent in from all over Ylva this month as well. This is the July issue of “Elin State of the Game,” out on Nyan Nyan Day (the 22nd), as always.We hope you’ll read this while enjoying a special treat!
This Nyanth’s Update
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It seems that last month in North Tyris, many sweets became widespread, and delicious-looking monsters also made an appearance. Items that expand the range of tools have been introduced as well, which should make farming and cooking even more efficient. (For details on all updates, see Ylvapedia)
Agricultural Revolution
Good news for Kumiromi followers diligently watering their large farms. A watering can capable of watering a wide area of fields at once has been developed! It appears that several other tools can now also be upgraded to affect a wider area. Interested adventurers should check the crafting recipes!
The Sweets Boom Has Arrived
A sweets boom has recently hit North Tyris. No matter who you ask, everyone seems to be craving sweets lately. This strange phenomenon is shrouded in mystery, but the desire to eat delicious desserts wins out, and no one is trying to uncover the cause.
Faster!
In addition to the summer-themed items introduced in last month's issue, many vehicles and pieces of furniture have begun to appear on the market. Among them, sightings have been confirmed of items that represent the pinnacle of extreme modification, such as a wheelchair equipped with a jet thruster. It seems that no matter the era, the curiosity of engineers is truly endless.
Hint of a Tea Boom
We are also bringing you a sneak peek of some Nightly info. This is a field of the new crop, "tea." You will be able to grow the new ingredient, "tea leaves," and process them to make matcha powder and matcha cream. There is no doubt that the cafe scene in North Tyris will become even richer moving forward. Are those roses visible in the distance? While they are edible like other flowers, their thorns make them highly unsuitable for consumption.
Rumors of a God
Although unconfirmed, rumors are spreading that a god has been seen in Aquli Teola. Even if a god were to truly descend to the surface, unless you were deeply connected to the divine, you would likely never be blessed with the opportunity to encounter them.
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Official Illustration Introduction ~ Lumiest Gallery
This time around, the first illustration by Elin illustrator NZ features Ashland and Fiama in summer swimsuits. Unlike their usual appearance with their hoods pulled low over their eyes, these outfits are light and refreshing. Under different circumstances, perhaps we might have been able to see the two of them just like this.
Next up is the concept art for Isygarad. While it is fascinating to see the trial and error unfold from the initial sketches, the cute mini illustrations in the margins are also not to be missed.
Official Music Introduction ~ Palmia Records
Next up is a piece by Elin composer NINO. This time, we're introducing the hymn of Yevan of Strife, the god of war. Its heavy, heroic rhythm carries an imposing atmosphere, almost as if you can hear the sound of marching boots.
Hi, it's NINO! The hymn of Yevan of Strife is the heartbeat of battle.
During a great war, a small nation facing certain defeat beat the drums of war, invoking Yevan of Strife to rally their broken troops.
Created in a small nation of non-combatants, this song roused even priests, women, and children.
It is said that the final sight witnessed by the vanquished enemy king, amidst the terrifying roar of the drums of war, was a demonic army clad in blood-soaked black, breaching castle walls scorched by the flames of purgatory.
In a later great war, this song was favored by a military dictatorship that destroyed everything in its path. As a march to inspire armies heading to the front lines, it ignited the flames of war in the souls of those who fought.
Community News
There are many activities and works by adventurers that make the Elin community livelier, and this is only a part of them. If any creator names are incorrect, we would appreciate it if you could let us know.
Swimsuit culture is spreading in the world of Elin. I feel like I caught a glimpse of a little girl in a swimsuit... (Hallucination (Unstable (Dim by Niwasouji
Dusk, a Snow Putit, and Fallen Angel Isca
by Takiyama
Mani/Itzpalt
by Sentry
Sweet potato stew!
by Ototoi
Chaos Imp is Strong!
by hatomugi12
Gaki Marshmallows by Gii
I drew a Little Sister using the in-game item Drawing Paper (Medium). The title of the drawing is "True Little Sister," Big Brother (Sister)!
by coyote. Yosshii
adventures of a pure demon
by DonPerip
朝霧の記憶/Morning Mist's Memory
by Tenko
Lord Mani! I want you to use your divine power to summon a ton of guns and unleash a massive barrage!
by Nirei
We're still accepting fan work submissions from adventurers for "Elin State of the Game"! We're accepting submissions in various formats, including illustrations, photos, music, videos, and housing screenshots. We'd love to see your work grace the pages of "Elin State of the Game"!
Architecture of the Month
Housing is life. In fact, it’s deeper than life itself. This time, we are introducing two pieces, starting with a large-scale map with a resort-like atmosphere. The sight of unique houses lined up in orderly plots is reminiscent of a vacation home community tailored to the tastes of its owners.
"Warm summer greetings. We have recently opened the beach south of the Kapul region, which we have been developing for some time, as the Cove of Respite. In this season where the sun of North Tyris takes center stage, why not take a short trip to the resort with your companions? Sparkling sea spray and gleaming sandy beaches await you, along with lively nights at the tavern. Though my official duties prevent me from greeting you in person, please do visit the Cove of Respite at your leisure."
...From the Lord of a certain settlement
(The Cove of Respite is already available via the Moon Gate.)
by Wanderer_ONE
And the other piece, in stark contrast, is a small map created inside a tent. Using the miniature-sized map like a vignette, the area outside its borders is framed as the darkness of night, making the small moon lamp look just like the moon floating in the distant sky. Featuring details like the remains of an extinguished campfire and a night-fishing line trailing into the water, it is a piece that feels as though a single moment of life in Ylva has been perfectly captured.
This is architecture inside a tent.
by 001
Adventurer Q&A Box
Thanks to all the adventurers who’ve sent in messages through the reader submission form! Now it’s time for the Adventurer Q&A Box!
The development team will personally answer the questions submitted through the... wait, what? What is this letter?
Since noa-cat has departed for the world of Pals, we will be taking a break from the Q&A corner for this issue. We will make up for it with an extra-large serving of answers next time, so please let us off the hook for this month!
...Ah, so there you have it, everyone! Please look forward to our next issue! "Elin State of the Game" is still accepting questions from all adventurers! Due to space limitations, we may not be able to feature every single one, but we will read through all the submitted questions and continue answering them in future issues. The entire editorial team is eagerly awaiting your questions!
Developer News
Hello everyone, this is noa. I mentioned before that there are no plans to use AI in Elin, but I myself am actually quite interested in AI-based game development itself, so I keep up with the latest trends as a hobby. I often daydream about how fun it would be to have an AI create a completely different game using Elin's data - someday, after I've done everything I want to do with Elin, and once AI has evolved to a good point. Of course, Elin is still in Early Access, and I want to continue developing it even after the official release, so even if this does happen, it would be in the very distant future. However, viewing our current handmade development not as going against the grain of the AI era, but rather as spending years crafting the high-density data needed to give birth to new worlds in the future... that perspective is a huge motivation for long-term development. Someday, I'd love to mess around and play a game that inherits Elin's world and design, but has evolved in a completely unexpected direction where, for some reason, only cats appear (laughs). Well then, please look forward to next month's Elin State of the Game!
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