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🥺️🥺️ Time for Tamarack. Her final solo CG is in the works. Soon, we'll never see her as a fourteen year old with braces again... I won't share the full piece ahead of the beta/early access release. Artist: redridingheart

How adorable! This is kind of a cut-in image, but has another purpose. Either way, it's a work of art in-game and sadly not real puppies. Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

There's been many, many BGs set inside of Riverview Peak but now we finally get a look at it from the front. It's very pretty 😄! Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Take a seat, everyone! A big event is coming. Artist: Tiana (Botai) Wen

There's a new place to visit in Step 2 of OLNF! It sure is nice having a local bakery. Artist: Tiana (Botai) Wen

There's one Moment in Step 2 where a texting conversation can happen with MC and Tamarack using just Tamarack's phone. So, her cute cell is getting the close up treatment. Artist: talentlesshuman

More school locations are in the works! It seems like a nice place with those big windows. Artist: Tiana (Botai) Wen

The free demo update is on its way! To celebrate, the lead character artist is working on a cute picture of Qiu and Tamarack as teens 💕 Artist: redridingheart

Now it's clearer what these icons are, haha. There's Qiu's and Tamarack's iconic accessories from different ages and some supplies for somebody not feeling well. Very interesting! Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

Hey! We've got some more icons in the works. Those first two images are different things, haha. It's the icon for the "Fall Ended" section of Step 1 and 2. So, it'll have Tam's bag and Qiu's jacket from that time period. The third image, that's for a Step 2 Moment 😉 Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

Now the details are much clearer! And we can see all of Qiu's cute expressions for this CG 😄 Artist: redridingheart

Look at how cozy they are 🥺️!! Artist: redridingheart

The next batch of Moment icons are still in-progress. Here's the current step of the process, lineart! You can see a lot more of the details now. Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

These each represent a Moment from Step 2. One is fully written, one is almost fully written, and one is fully drafted but not yet with a proper script. However, it brings us up to eight whole Moments that are at a point to have a Moment Icon made! Emote Artist: talentlesshuman

Here's our first look into Riverview Peak! You'll be walking these halls for a long time. And that's why there's two different hallway BGs we can switch between 😌 Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

The background artist made these two concepts for the local thrift store. The version that ended up in game was B. But both of these look like very interesting shops to visit! Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Another CG is in-progress! It's Qiu's turn now. They're really kicking back. Artist: redridingheart

Tamarack is hard at work! Someone's gotta keep those leaves from getting out of line. I actually found it a bit hard to choose the CG scenes for Step 2. I wasn't sure if I should have them happen under similar circumstances as Step 1 or put them in different types of Moments. I went with the latter.

This is one busy background! There's so many things to find at the local secondhand store. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Tamarack and Qiu both get fun paper themed cut-ins in Step 2 💕 Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

Here's the designs made for Omi's and Opa's room. The version that ended up in-game was B! Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

This is humble bedroom of Omi and Opa. Mrs. Baumann has gotta put her best decorations out where guests can see them! Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Here's the two concepts that were sketched out for the Lins' hobby room! The design that wound up in game was Version A. It really came down to the difference in smaller details with this one. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

The Lins have a pretty big house for a family of three. That means they have space for a hobby room! It's the perfect place if you ever want to craft and crunch. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Here's a couple more chapter start images for upcoming Step 2 content! The teenage time period is coming together. Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

It's Mr. Lin's ride! He calls it the Quicksilver. Amazing. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

These were the concepts the BG artist designed for Tamarack's cozy kitchen! Both are very charming, but the one in the game is A. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Recess time 😁. This is a location from the Step 1 DLC. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Here's another look at older concept art! The BG designer created two options for the upstairs hallway in the Lin household. The version that ended up in game was B, but both of them look great. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Golden Grove has its own indie bookstore! Plus, it's got a drink stand to grab a coffee or tea. Pretty snazzy. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Two sketches were made for Qiu's bedroom. They're similar, but had some meaningful differences. The version that ended up in the game was A! Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Hooray, in the Step 1 DLC you'll get to do some good old autumn baking at the Baumann's. Their kitchen is quite charming 😊 Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Two perspectives were mocked up for a close up of Qiu's decorated house. The version in the game is B! I liked that you could see the door more clearly and it looked more like you were walking from the direction of MC's house. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Well. Yeah. That's Step 2 Qiu for you, aha. Artist: redridingheart

Here are the design options created for the local pumpkin patch background. All three were super charming, but the one that's in the game is Option C! I liked how it felt vast and wild. It seemed fitting for a child's perspective. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Surprisingly, we've got a look into Qiu's teen bedroom before their childhood one! You can see this location in Step 1, however it's not in any of the five base moments. However, you stop by Qiu's room in the prologue of Step 2 no matter what, so we need that for the upcoming S2 preview expansion. I

There she is!! 😊 The current Step 2 Preview skips the day before school. However, in the true version of the prologue this will be the first time you see Tamarack as a teen. Also, I shared a CG sketch from Step 1 last month, but the color version won't be done for quite a while. Since there's gonna

The babies the final time you'll see them as babies 🥺️😭 Artist: redridingheart

You've gotta have more than three houses to go trick-or-treating at! This is the front side of those houses you pass on the way to school. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter) EDIT: I've removed a comment that was off-topic for this post, but am aware of what the player wanted me to know about!

Here are the concepts that were created for Tamarack's childhood room! Option A is what ended up in the game. And there's an extra bonus piece I can share. Originally, this background was created with nice daytime lighting. However, I realized I wanted the scene after Qiu's ballet practice to be in

This is Tamarack's CG in the DLC! I'm sure the two of you are cooking up something wonderful 😄 Artist: redridingheart

The Lin's sure have gotten into the Halloween spirit, haha. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

There's gonna be an even closer version of the Baumann's frontyard for trick-or-treating purposes 🍭😈 Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Spooks and sweets! This is exactly what Halloween is about. Cut-In Artist: talentlesshuman

You voted for it, so Slumber Party you will get. At least you'll get Part 1 in next month's beta build, haha. But you picked a good one. Out of the three options available, this is only Moment with a full-sized CG! Now I can share a preview of it and show how cute it is 💕 Something's up at the slee

The realm of North Acres Elementary School is expanding! This is one level above the first hallway you see in the prologue. Though, the school only has two floors so the finished version won't have those stairs going up. Artist: Vic Alen (VicAlen4 on Twitter)

Step 1 is getting so many cute cut-in decorations now 💕

Fred is back and as unimpressed as ever! And he does still wear glasses, those are just going to be added after the sketch phase.

Some more scenes are getting little pop-up images 🐸

Hanging in the hideout! This location is a lot smaller than usual and based on an existing structure, so it had a color-based mockup made instead of the normal black and white sketch style.