Since there's a bunch of small towns reasonably distant from the Castle/Square area, and somehow the castle doesn't have access to jerky easily, I like to think that the the "capital" is mostly services and expanding the urban area to eventually reach all towns and then have inns, restaurants, farms, etc. After all, everybody, even the soldiers, seem to live in the castle. So blacksmiths, nurseries, churches, carpenters (there's a forest around after all!), etc.OK so the NEXT big thing I want to work on is a screenshot mockup. Im using Ni No Kuni as a "base" for this and Im also treating it as a chance to flesh out the world.
Very early WIP, Guardia Town, 1000 AD
This is something I can use ERA's help with. You can see Guardia Castle in the background, Im wondering if this should be a late game screenshot and have the Black Omen floating in the sky as well. This is NOT the MIllenial Fair grounds, so no Lenee Square here, no Gato but yes to random delicious chicken just waiting for you to eat it.
What else? You can see I have two big spots open, what kind of houses or shops should be there? NPC's? Any ideas to help fill out this scene would be hugely helpful :)
I know that doesn't make a lot of sense but it's how I've always interpreted the geography of Guardia =P