September/October contract update
Added 2019-10-21 00:39:35 +0000 UTCIt's been a very slow start with the monthly contracts unfortunately, though the September and October contracts are indeed in motion.
The 3D artist I'm working with for the September contract is just finishing up moving to a new location so I've been giving him all the slack he needs to get things sorted out. He did send me a shot of some of the work he was able to get finished before the move started:

Both this artist, and the music team I'm talking to for the October contract, I chose for showing an interest in the long-term growth of Solace Crafting as the above image hints at. Currently building is just a list of known recipes with no actual skills, improvements, or unlockable recipes. I think the building system in general would feel a lot more rewarding and engaging if we are able to start out with thatch, level up to wood, then stone, then enchanted, and so forth.
Original music is a lot more expensive and time consuming than a few 3D models of this difficulty, but the team I'm talking to has a fair amount of experience and is willing to start out with "indie" prices to help get things rolling.
In short, I would prefer to be posting at the end of each month: "Here's the final product!" but for these first couple contracts, getting things going has taken a bit longer than expected. I will post the results as soon I get them =D