Animated demo
Today, we have prepared a brief animated demo for you to give you an even better impression of the art we are using in the game. It is playing directly in the Unity3D web player, which is very cool, because the Web Player plug-in will allow us to share in-game material easily with you in the future also.
Sadly, Kickstarter does not support the web player directly on this page, so, please click on the image below to get to the official Thorvalla website where the demo is currently hosted.

Once again, this is one of the huts in the game, only this time complete with animations and lighting. You can zoom in and out of the object using the mouse wheel — click on the image first to activate the Unity player — for a better look. You will also notice that the light gradually changes from day to night and back again. Enjoy!
In case the image link won't work, please click here to take a look at the animated demo.
1,388
Backers
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pledged of $1,000,000 goal
Funding Canceled Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on December 3.
Funding period
Nov 19, 2012 -
Dec 19, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 13 backed
- Guido Henkel 899 friends
- Website: thorvalla.com
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EARLY BIRD EDITION—This reward is available only to the first backers of THORVALLA. You will receive a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD copy of the game, as well as access to the THORVALLA forums where you can contribute to the game’s development and share your thoughts.
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You will receive a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD copy of the game, as well as an exclusive IN-GAME ITEM that is unique to Kickstarter backers. In addition, you will get access to the THORVALLA forums where you can contribute to the game’s development and share your thoughts.
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DUNGEON CRAWLER—Along with all previous tier rewards, backers at this level will find the "Temple of the Founders," an extensive BONUS DUNGEON to be part of their game. Test your mettle against some truly dark creatures in an attempt to raise a curse. Collect additional gold, experience and special reputation points for your characters in this dungeon!
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Previous tier reward, plus a DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK copy of the game’s music.
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Previous tier reward, plus your NAME IN THE CONTRIBUTOR LIST list in the game, along with an EXCLUSIVE BADGE in your forum profile and a DIGITAL ART BOOK with illustrations from the game as a PDF file or an actual eBook.
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Previous tier reward, plus an eBook version of an exclusive THORVALLA NOVEL by best-selling author Steven Savile. This is a book that will be available only to backers of this campaign and and will not be sold outside of our funding campaign.
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Previous tier reward, plus a DIGITAL STRATEGY GUIDE. This is the perfect package for international backers, as it involves no shipping costs or taxes.
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Previous tier reward, but instead of a production-run copy, this will give you a LIMITED EDITION BOXED COPY OF THE GAME, available only to Kickstarter backers. This boxed copy features a unique cover artwork and will include the game CD/DVD, soundtrack CD, a printed manual, a map, and additional materials. Starting with this reward tier you will also get access to an early beta of the game.
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Previous tier reward, plus an exclusive THORVALLA MOUSEPAD, limited to Kickstarter backers. The mousepad features an exclusive image that will not be sold anywhere else.
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Previous tier reward, plus an exclusive an exclusive THORVALLA NOVEL by best-selling author Steven Savile. This is a book that will be available only to backers of this campaign and and will not be sold outside of our funding campaign.
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$200 tier reward, plus a Logitech® G600 gaming mouse at no additional shipping cost to you. This is a limited quantity reward and will not propagate to higher rewards levels. (IMPORTANT: This is just for EU backers (Denmark, Belguim, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, UK, Austria.)
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Previous tier reward, plus a THORVALLA T-SHIRT. Limited to Kickstarter backers, this exclusive t-shirt will feature a unique design that will not be sold anywhere else.
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Previous tier reward, plus your limited edition boxed copy of the game will be SIGNED BY GUIDO HENKEL and other members of the development team.
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Previous reward tier, plus a printed copy of the THORVALLA ART BOOK.
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Previous tier reward, plus you get to NAME AND DESIGN AN NPC CHARACTER in the game. We will create a character based on your design in the shipped game. (Certain limitations will apply, of course.) In addition you will receive five (5) Digital Copies of the game, instead of only one—enough to give away to your friends.
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Previous tier reward, plus you get to NAME AND DESIGN A MONSTER in the game. We will create a monster based on your design in the shipped game. Unlike the NPCs, players will encounter these monsters over and over again throughout the game. (Certain limitations will apply, of course.) In addition you will receive five (5) Digital Copies of the game, instead of only one—enough to give away to your friends.
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BE IN THE GAME—Along with all previous tier rewards, we will also put you in the game. Based on a photo from you, we will craft a monument in your image and insert it in the game for the whole world to see. In addition you will receive ten (10) Digital Copies of the game, instead of only one—enough to give away to your friends.
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The ULTIMATE BACKER PACKAGE—Along with all the previous tier rewards, you will have the unique opportunity to join us for the LAUNCH PARTY of the game. We will host you and put you up in a fancy hotel and give you the chance to hang with us to celebrate the completion of THORVALLA. (You will have to pay for your own travel expenses, however.) In addition you will receive ten (10) Digital Copies of the game, instead of only one—enough to give away to your friends.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2014
Comments
Creator Avarchillion on November 27
ah that looks great!
Creator Alexander Lyakhov on November 27
Awesome !
Creator GhanBuriGhan - WOOS Wose on November 27
Nice artwork!
Creator Sheggo on November 27
looks very very beautiful! thats the correct way I think :)
so just make some other houses and stuff and let us play :P
Creator Hideo Kuze on November 26
Maybe my previous post was misleading.
I meant to say: update the hut demo by adding some appropriate music.
Creator Some guy on November 26
I LIKE IT! Nice art style. House reminds me of Evil Dead.
Creator Malfsyde on November 26
Unity player is nothing to be afraid of any more than flash player or any other web based media player.
Creator Amberjoy on November 26
Not going to download Unity player software just to see the picture stuff. Especially without knowing the program, etc. Not happy. :(
do like the hut picture though.
Creator Paul McConnochie on November 26
That looks beautiful!
Creator Hideo Kuze on November 26
It looks really good! :)
Guido, if you can, you should put some music appropriate for a village/city in the game.
It can really help bringing people into the world of Thorvalla.
And __please__ update the pitch video with all the new info you have given!!!
For those who dismissed the initial pitch, they aren't going to look again.
(remember to update the video thumbnail with "new" or "v2")
Creator Fernando Fernandes on November 26
It looks good, nice artwork!
Creator Spyke Alexander on November 26
Guido... PERFECT use of the Unity web player. I'm surprised more of the Unity based KS games haven't thought of this before as a way to get some of the art assets out there.
Creator Damjan Mozetič on November 26
I can so imagine a single flute melody in the calm outside with the snow falling. Then knocking on the door, a welcoming hunter beckons you inside to warm yourself by the fireplace and exchange some stories of old. Ah, good old times.
Creator zack_the_backer on November 26
Fabulous!
Creator Nordwin on November 26
Thank you for those quick updates! I love how it works with Unity.
Creator ekster - Jagged Bloodcat on November 26
I love this!
The updates have been great so far! If the word starts spreading around and more news/game sites pick this up, hopefully a lot more people will start joining in! I really want to see this succeed.
Creator Charles Clerc on November 26
Keep 'em coming at this pace and you'll make the media change their mind and create the biggest crowdfunding upset to date ;)
Creator Darklord on November 26
Nice!