Comparison between the two artbooks

Translated from [xiaoheihe user 阿汾's post ](https://www.xiaoheihe.cn/app/bbs/link/f8bf713bacad)with permission.

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As shown in the pics, both books arrived today, so I thought I’d do a quick comparison for everyone.

**The Contenders:**

* **The Official Art Book:** Released by iam8bit, written by Mobius Digital’s Art Director Wesley Martin. Full noscript: *Field Guide to the Outer Wilds*.
* **The Design Book:** A collaboration between Lost in Cult and Mobius, written by Chris Schilling. It features interviews with the core Mobius team and community members. Title: *Outer Wilds: Design Works*.

[Lost in Cult interview list](https://preview.redd.it/jgdwgge3uy9g1.png?width=2160&format=png&auto=webp&s=f507f9433fd9a94e099bb3f2386acf8bdc27a111)

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**Size & Physical Comparison:**

* **Size:** The official iam8bit book is noticeably larger than the Lost in Cult version. The official one is larger than A4, while Lost in Cult is slightly smaller than A4.
* **Cover:** Official is Hardcover; Lost in Cult is Softcover.
* **Page Count:** Lost in Cult is 252 pages; Official is exactly 300 pages.

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**Quality & Shipping Note:** The official hardcover texture feels amazing... **HOWEVER**, the shipping protection was non-existent. For any fellow travelers wanting to avoid "battle damage," I highly recommend using a forwarder/proxy close to the shipping origin if possible. Mine was shipped directly internationally, and as you can see, the corners got banged up.

Note by translator: *However, Lost in Cult's version is well packed with double card box. My copy arrived in a good shape.*

**Content Breakdown:**

⚠⚠⚠ SPOILER WARNING ⚠⚠⚠ The following text and images might contain spoilers. **Newbie Hatchlings, do not proceed!**

>!**1. The Official Book (iam8bit)** This one focuses heavily on art settings. It collects a massive amount of scrapped concepts and design drafts. The overall texture feels like a weathered journal. It is definitely more image-heavy than text-heavy. *(Note: This one has been sold a few times before and there are unboxings on both BiliBili and YouTube, so I'll focus more on the other one).*!<

https://preview.redd.it/3fwkjzcnuy9g1.png?width=3414&format=png&auto=webp&s=07c96a7ee3d4a5da5a9c944fd940f7550ee7f627

>!**2. The Lost in Cult Version** Check out the Table of Contents—they designed it to look just like the **Ship Log**! Felt instantly familiar the moment I saw it. !<

https://preview.redd.it/085sfiiruy9g1.png?width=3414&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ee4cc4cfc36a31cbb4c0c6eba7833ec5bd3803b

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>!Looking at the inner pages, you can tell there is significantly more text here compared to the official art book.!<

>!By the way, Mobius mentioned that while there is some overlap in design sketches between the two, the Lost in Cult version contains some images that *aren't* in the official art book:!<

https://preview.redd.it/5p7zs551vy9g1.png?width=2160&format=png&auto=webp&s=021b1129b784a67767d3799a58875fe590d7a40c

>!The Lost in Cult version also has some really nice kraft paper fold-out

designs:!<

https://preview.redd.it/rd7urndhvy9g1.png?width=3414&format=png&auto=webp&s=699a37e91a91e3e0a272204dda3123fd53678d99

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>!Here’s a little doodle regarding the *Echoes of the Eye* DLC. It’s so cute, why didn't this make it into the official art book?!<

https://preview.redd.it/uqjyj2xnvy9g1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=42a07d8d33bf21d0118cf2e9a99e1f9b8687a48a

>!And a DLC version of this series of images that you might not have seen:!<

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**Verdict:** In short, these two books (one official, one official collab) have done a great job at differentiating themselves.

* **iam8bit:** Focuses on Art/Lore/Vibes.
* **Lost in Cult:** Focuses on Game Design/Interviews.

Seeing all this content... I feel like my dead Hearthian heart is beating again. 🥺😭😭😭😭

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I beat the game without ever witnessing the sun do that

I was very confused the first several times I randomly died. I was always underground or inside something when it happened. At first I thought it was caused by something I did. Next I just assumed the time loop had a time limit, but still didn't realize it was related to the sun.

I also unlocked meditation on my 3rd loop and was using it pretty often to reset when I was done exploring somewhere instead of finding my way back to my ship.

Eventually from the clues I figured out the sun must be exploding to reset the loop, but still never actually saw it until I started watching YouTube videos and seeing comments on peoples videos like "wow can't believe it took you 4 entire loops to figure out that the sun explodes"

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I found this in a Roblox game I played since I was 10 years
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Our Drag Path (fanart)
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I'm hesitant to start

Hi everyone,


I think you're the only ones who can help me embark on this adventure that looks absolutely crazy!


I love adventure, puzzle, and exploration games… but I'm hesitant to start Outer Wilds.

I'm afraid of the repetition, of not knowing where to go or what to do…

What would be your main argument to convince someone to play this game?


Thanks everyone!

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Dark Bramble origins? (spoilers, probably)
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Nomai Mask!

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does timber hearth
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Thoughts on sharing discoveries with NPCs in Outer Wilds?

So I fell off Outer Wilds right at what was (for me) the best part. I found the living Nomai and was super excited to go around the solar system and tell everyone what happened… and then the game just doesn’t let you.

You can tell the guy on Brittle Hollow, but nobody else? It felt weird because every traveler is either studying the Nomai or already curious about them, and I was sure they’d have something to say about it. I even went back through the anglerfish area again expecting reactions.

I’m not trying to rant or say the game is bad or anything, I just really wanted to see how the other NPCs would react. Did anyone else feel that way or am I just alone here?

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When you make a typo
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Something strange happened

>!&#x200B;!<So, I went to the sixth location, spoke with Solanum, then jetpacked out of the quantum moon. I appeared near Timber Hearth and I managed to use the jetpack and reach the ground.

Time was going backwards (The interloper was moving backwards) and lots of stuff on the planet (IE the various signs) became quantic, changing position when I was not watching.

As I could not do anything there, I had enough air to breathe and didn’t need the jetpack, I decided to commit suicide.

Was there anything I was supposed to do in that situation or is it just a glitch?

Thanks>!&#x200B;!<

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I JUST realized eating marshmallows heals you

I was always so stressed when I was close to death and my oxygen and jetpack would fill at someone’s camp but there wasn’t a way to heal. It wasn’t until >!I was on Dark Bramble with Feldspar and decided to have a marshmallow with him because he seemed lonely!<



Anyone else have any tips that might’ve seemed obvious but was mind blowing for you?

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[ECHOES OF THE EYE SPOILER] Fanart
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First game since Outer Wilds that's given me a comparable sense of free exploration
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Beginner - do i suck at this game?

So I just started playing the game for the first time. Everytime I play a new game I refuse to look up help/spoilers so all I knew going in was the general premise. Also no spoilers pls because I’m really not far in it at all.

I have to say Im totally hooked on the game I love it but I also find it so difficult and frustrating. do I just genuinely suck at it or is the game like that for everyone when learning it?

I mean Ive really only made genuine progress with discoveries on my home planet and Ember Twin but Ive died so many times like probably 25 times… Im just wondering if Im pretty bad or this is normal?? 😂 do you guys have any suggestions for like an easier mode to set it on or just helpful tips for gameplay like flying/directing suit? Im not a video game expert by any means im a mom so i play a lot of cozy games… so its totally possible i just suck.

Thanks and once again great game rly happy I started playing!


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My brother wanted a cutting board for Xmas. His favorite game is Outer Wilds, so I whipped this up for him! (+ one for me 😉 )
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