Hello, explorers and adventurers!

Today we’re taking you behind the scenes into the living, breathing town at the heart of Alaska Gold Fever. In this devlog, we’re talking more about NPCs – who they are, how we’re building them, and what roles they’ll play in your gold-fueled adventure.

We didn’t want the town to just be a backdrop. Our goal is for every NPC to feel like a real person, not just a quest marker or vendor. Each has their own story, routines, and purpose in the world.

Meet some of the locals:

Banker, the shopkeeper, a drunkard, hunter, mechanic


Each character goes through several stages of development:

-Backstory - We write a short background for each NPC (where they’re from, what they want, what they’re hiding).

-Gameplay role - What do they offer? Quests, services, hints?

-3D modeling & animation - We’re going for a stylized realism (low-poly with strong personality).

-Dialogue - Each NPC will have dynamic dialogue based on time of day, weather, your reputation, and world events.


-Sell, repair, rent, and trade gear

-Offer side quests (e.g. “find my lost tools,” “pick up a package at the dock”)

-React to your actions – don't shoot in town!

-Unlock new town features – some NPCs help expand the settlement

-Add life and atmosphere – they have daily routines, interact with each other, and react to the world


-Morning: opens the general store or works outside.

-Midday: working, going to bank/church.

-Evening: going back to home or saloon to drink.

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Best regards,
Baked Games Team

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Hello, explorers and adventurers!

Hey everyone! 👋
Welcome to another development update from Alaska Gold Fever - our survival/simulation game set during the legendary Gold Rush in the wilds of Alaska.

In this devlog, we’re focusing on three new structures we’ve recently added to the world: the Bank, the Shed and the Weapon Shop.
Here's how we built them in 3D and what roles they’ll play in the game!

We designed the bank as a classic wooden structure from the late 1800s – complete with a large signboard, a front porch, and reinforced doors. We took inspiration from historical photos of Dawson City during the gold rush.

Modeling was done in Blender, using a combination of custom meshes and PBR materials (weathered wood, metal details, dirty glass) to create that gritty frontier look.

-Safe deposit for storing your gold and cash – protects from theft or accidents.

-Loan system – take out loans to purchase better tools, land, or upgrades.

-Loan system can be usefull to prevent "softlocking" by players (when you lose all your gold and EQ)


This building was created as a modular structure - easy to adapt into different uses like stalls, small workshops, or repair stations. The core design is open, with wooden shelves, crates, and a handmade sales counter. The style is rough, functional, and fully in line with the DIY nature of frontier life.

-Buy/sell basic supplies – food, tools, machine parts, and fuel.

-Hide from snowing.

-Future upgrade paths: expanding the shed into a full-fledged store or outpost.


The weapon shop was built to match the rugged aesthetic of the game – think timber-framed exterior with reinforced windows and a secure interior for storing firearms and ammo. We placed special attention on lighting and interior space so players can inspect gear up close. Interior will shown later in future devlogs ;)
-Purchase weapons – rifles, pistols, shotguns (for defense against wildlife or hostile NPCs).

-Buy ammo and upgrades

-In the future: hunting licenses, gun customization bench, and rare weapon drops.


We’re currently integrating these buildings into the world map, along with NPCs and their dialogue systems. Stay tuned for upcoming devlogs !


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Best regards,
Baked Games Team

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