Blessings of the Forge

In your smithy, your skill and expertise is your value. But that knowledge comes from experience. Through trial and error you'll learn how to take each metal and turn it into a masterpiece for your customers. And if your skills outweigh the materials you have, you can mix metals into new alloys to fit the needs of your craft.

The Metals:
Each metal works differently as you craft. Some are harder to fold. Others make certain attributes easier to obtain. Maybe some just look cool! But as you learn the quirks of each one, you'll learn how to push the limits of your swords further.

The Craft:
No two swords come out the same. In this sim, every decision you make in the crafting process affect the final stats of the swords you make. Each stop of folding, quenching, grinding, and crafting turns you chosen metal into a sword of varying damage, handling, durability, and more.

The People:
Build up your reputation with each sword you sell. But as your reputation grows, so do the expectations of your clients. Pick which ones you want to make happy, and hone in your craft. As you sell to each type of customer, more of them will show up when you open your shop.

The Alchemy:
After seeing how different metals work, mastering blade smithing, and developing a reputation for yourself, what's next? Through mixing and refining metals, you can discover whole new kinds of materials. Any metal can be mixed if you have the skill, and refining a metal opens up new potential for its use.

Summary:
That's it. The rules are set. The only limits are your knowledge and skill. As your reputation grows, you'll unlock new items that open new opportunities, but that all depends on you. In this game, you aren't just crafting, you're developing craftsmanship.