Alpha 8

=Release= Alpha 8 was released 3 Feb 2015

=Patch Notes= Patch notes are copied from the official Stonehearth blog entry here.

The Blacksmith
The Blacksmith crafts weapons and armor for your footmen.
 * To get a Blacksmith, have your Mason craft a Blacksmith’s Hammer
 * Mine ore from mountains, then have the Blacksmith smelt it into ingots

Mining, Phase 2

 * Ore will now drop from stone voxels
 * Lots of bug fixes and performance enhancements

Party System
The party system allows you some degree of control of your hearthlings’ movements.
 * Access the party management screen using the red banner icon on the main toolbar
 * Parties can be of any size and contain any mix of jobs

New Rules for Immigration
You will now receive a daily update with the requirements for gaining new hearthlings to your town. If you fulfill the requirements, you will always be granted the option of accepting a new settler.

New Lighting Model, Stage 1

 * Lights now cast somewhat realistic shadows
 * Fire now glows. Oooooo.