I know that Dragon Fruit isn't that popular, but I think it'd be cool if it were an optional tree to buy from Sandy since the fruit grows on a cactus tree. Here's what it could look like in-game: Dragon Fruit Dragon Fruit Sapling Dragon Fruit Tree Stump & Cut Down sprites Seasonal Sprites (other than Summer) Spring --> | Fall --> | Winter --> I could see this tree being a good selection for you to plant for the Summer time. What do you guys think? Also, for CA and Chucklefish, I want you guys to know that you can take and use this idea if you like. I would be deeply honored if you wanted this and you can expect absolutely NO legal repercussion if you do decide to take this content. Consider this as my online signature of release of content here for you to use, edit, or remake as you see fit!
If they do it like starfruit yes if they do it like normal tree fruit then no . Tree fruit isn't a viable crop in this game unfortunately
Here's my thought: I believe tree crops are just as viable as normal crops. Sure, they take up more space than regular crops because of the space they need in order to grow and that they only produce fruit during their specific season(s), but the fact is the tree will remain on your farm indefinitely (or at least until you decide to cut it down) and increase the fruit's quality the longer the tree stays on your farm. Plus, if you have the Greenhouse, you can grow about 12 of any tree you want in there (plus any other crops you want to grow) and it will continue to produce fruit year-round. All this to say, in what way are tree fruits not a viable crop? Can you elaborate on what you mean?
Sure no problem We'll use the Pomegranate as an example the Pomegranate would take until its 3rd year to beat the Pumpkin in the same space and that assumes the tree isn't stuck by lightning and the pumpkin doesn't become a large crop or produce anything above normal quality . You may say " ok but that's fall what about spring and summer " well in summer you're competing with star fruit which nothing can beat and as for spring your best bet is the cherry tree which again takes 3 years to beat cauliflower under the same conditions . I wish it was cost effective to have an orchard but its not.
I don't really care if the new tree isn't viable, or if any of the fruit trees are viable. It just adds to the game in an aesthetic way and makes your options more diverse, which, to me. is a good thing.
I want more trees just for aesthetics, myself. I don't really want fruit trees on my farm for the 'fruit farming', but having different trees for decoration would definitely be nice. You can fit 30 fruit trees in your greenhouse if you plant them before anything else (and let them grow), and use both the sides of the greenhouse and part of the crop area itself. That's a lot of 'free money' each day and it pays off in no time, heh (especially if you pick one of the 6k trees, and process the fruits in even a preserves jar).
My sentiments are the same as Eemie's, I don't min-max so anything that adds to the overall look of my farm, and gives me a bit more variety, is good in my book. I really like the sprites you made too, they should totally be added!
Update! I added the growing process of the tree. I added shadows too, but the gif image didn't include them in for some reason. Hope you guys like it!
I'll probably create a stump sprite for this tree soon... though it may take awhile since I have other projects I want to work on.
Dragon fruit Looks Awesome! And I would love to see some rare/exotic tree types. Trees are Viable on some of the new farm layouts, for example, the forest farm can accommodate dozens of fruit trees without interfering with the modest amount of space provided for normal crops. Just plant them in the Grassy areas. If Sandy sells them for Summer, how about Avocado in the Spring, and Olive in the Fall?
Thanks! Glad you like it. ^_^ I really like the idea of an Avocado and Olive tree for Spring and Fall respectively... I might make those trees sometime later and make posts on those as well. =) I had another tree idea, but I can't remember what it was. >.>
I think you finished every necessary artwork for a tree (excepf for the grow process). Are you going to move on to a different tree next?