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Witches Brew & Alchemist Games

Created by Dharker Studios Ltd

A Fantasy, Crafting, Roleplay game. Play as the local witch trying to establish her place in town by helping the local villagers.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Potion Brewing
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 05:13:42 PM

Greetings all, Today as the campaign draws closer to the end I wanted to share with you all our plans for crafting, whilst work continues on the art for this, we are at a stage where we can give you a sense of how it will work...

Crafting Room

During the game you will have access to two crafting rooms, one for magic objects and talismans and one for potions. The Potions Brewing Chamber is where you will concoct your potions, your aim is to find new recipes so that when villagers ask for potions you will have them available or can craft them while they wait. 

As noted in past info updates, you have access to the mushroom grove, choosing what mushrooms you plant day to day, will determine what essence types you can absorb from the grove. As you explore the world you may find new mushrooms for your grove offering different essences over time. Once you absorb the essences you will get a certain amount of nine possible essence types each day. (below are the starting 5, more can be found as the game continues).

You can then choose one to five of these essence types to create potions, you can include multiples of one essence and a variety of combinations. What is more when you start out you will only be able to brew potions with one essence at a time, as you try new recipes and brew more potions your mastery of potion brewing will increase until you can create masterwork potions with five essence types within.

After you have chosen your recipe you will then be able to brew the potion, if it is a legitimate recipe then a potion will be brewed, if not the essences will be destroyed and lost with nothing to show for it... With a hundred or more potions but far more potential combinations there will likely be some disappointment during the process, but when you find a recipe you will know you are one step closer to making a stable life for yourself as a witch.

As noted at the top, you can also craft magic items and talismans, Talismans can be crafted in a similar way to potions but use significantly more essence to make something, whilst magic items require different ingredients and then essence imbued into it to create its potency.

Mapping Extended
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 05:10:07 PM

Greetings everyone,I am happy to now confirm we have achieved the next stretch goal, at the £33k level, which adds a larger map to the game and more locations to explore...

This goal now achieved expands the map for the game significantly...

Original sized map:

New extended map:

The new extended map now includes over 30 different locations to find and explore, each with characters, creatures or events to uncover and explore. 

Early prototype of map movement with placeholder art.
Early prototype of map movement with placeholder art.

Last but not least we are also currently working on a more complex travel system, an early prototype for which is illustrated above, that will show the character moving along the map, allowing for free movement anywhere on the map and including more secret locations and events to explore. With time progressing as you travel. More details will follow as development proceeds.

Advanced Creatures Goal

Our next goal will be achieved when we reach £35k in funding, this goal upon achievement will unlock more creatures who will appear in the game. Specifically more advanced creatures & new races...

Some of the new creatures and races for which will be revealed upon hitting this new target! But more will be created after the campaign ends to go alongside them.

£31,000 Achieved
almost 5 years ago – Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 08:47:06 PM

Greetings all,

I am happy to announce that we have now exceeded the £31k stretch goal. Funding new content for the the Ophelia characters, essentially upgrading her from a minor role in the game to a full Major Character with Intimate Scene.

Ophelia the Money Lender will now have her role extended and the Bank will become a new location on the map to visit too. This goal also expands how the games storyline works, now you will begin by renting the house rather than having a mortage. And will have to jump through some hoops before Ophelia will even give you the chance to put a deposit down.

Ophelia in the bank, various outfits.
Ophelia in the bank, various outfits.

The aim of the game is to become financially stable and independent, thus paying off the cost of the house to the bank and owning the house will be key to achieving this goal.  

Next Goal = £33,000

Our next goal will be achieved when we reach the £33,000 worth of funding on the campaign. When achieved it will expand the map functionality, size and locations significantly.

This level will add a whole bunch of new locations, but in and around the village to visit with people in those locations to speak to and events to explore. But also add more specific repeat visit locations to the wilderness. Over bonuses will also be worked on to make the map more interactive as well. More on which when the goal is achieved.

600% Funding!
almost 5 years ago – Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 04:12:46 PM

Greetings all,

I am happy to announce that we have now reached over 600% funding, which sees us achieving our next amazing stretch goal of £30k. Funding new outfits for the protagonist of the game Selena...

This adds a variety of in game outfits to acquire, all of which can be worn around the village, in addition it adds your 'wardrobe' to the game which will be a simple storage location for all outfits you find or create in the game. Allowing you to easily see what they look like and try them on. 

Example of Selene in her Lingerie Talisman DLC Outfit
Example of Selene in her Lingerie Talisman DLC Outfit

In addition to the outfits we have planned for the game, the Witch will also receive a new outfit from each of the Talisman DLC costume packs to spice things up a little: Maid, Cat Girl, Lingerie etc... And with that Talismans to allow you to wear them out without anyone thinking there is anything strange about it all.

Next Goal £31k

Our next goal will unlock new content for Ophelia the Money lender, if reached before the campaign ends...

At this level Ophelia the Money Lender will have her role extended and the Bank will become a new location on the map to visit. It will now be possible to grow a friendship with her, effectively making her an eighth main character within the game complete with her own intimate encounter, all of which could help resolve your issues with her within the game. 

Witch and Money Lender Dakimakuras
Witch and Money Lender Dakimakuras

Her Dakimakura as noted is available as a stand-alone add-on or as part of the Witch Bundle of the £100 and higher physical reward tiers.

500 Backers! Main Character Reveal
almost 5 years ago – Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 02:26:47 PM

Greetings Backers,

We have now reached 500 backers, a massive and awesome milestone for the campaign, as such I am happy to announce a secret new main character who will be appearing in the game.

Woodworker

The woodworker character is another villager who works on the edge of the wilderness, working alongside a variety of lumberjacks to keep the forest from encroaching on the village as the mystical nature of the Wilderness pushes its boundaries constantly.

Like all main characters the woodworker will have a potion she is looking for, a variety of jobs to do and if you progress through them an intimate scene to unlock. Her Dakimakura is also underway and will hopefully be revealed soon.

Physical Dakimakura Bundle

This dakimakura will be included in the Physical Dakimakura Bundle reward levels, bringing the total amount of dakimakuras included up to SEVEN! (included in the £300 and higher reward levels). In addition it will be orderable separately as an add-on.

The Woodworker Dakimakura can be ordered by adding £35 to your pledge level if at a lower level. Or alternatively if you want all of the physical dakimakuras in the bundle but are at a lower digital level you can add £150 to your pledge and select it after the campaign ends (shipping fees are then charged via backerkit)

Physical Add-ons Reminder

These are all the current physical add-ons available, with these additions:

  •  +£10 - Witches Brew Postcard Set
  •  +£30 - Witches Brew T-shirt (Small - 3XL) 
  •  +£30 - Witches Brew Poster
  •  +£35 - Witches Brew DVD Edition
  •  +£35 - The Witch Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Tavern Girl Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Blacksmiths Daughter Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Farmers Daughter Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Merchant Girl Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Elven Ranger Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Assassin Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Money Lender Dakimakura
  •  +£35 - Woodworker Dakimakura
  •  +£40 - Physical Art & Guide Book
  •  +£120 - Physical Items Bundle (Postcards, Tshirt, DVD, Poster, Artbook)
  •  +£150 - Complete Villager Dakimakura Set (Seven Daki's)