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They're an indie publisher, so before anybody asks, no they're probably not publishing Cain & Boyarsky's project.
Agreed. On the other hand, if Skaen gives most of the better rogue abilities (with mechanics already separate from class), there's not a lot of point to having a rogue. Presumably, you'd get the abilities earlier than the priest but I'm not sure that is sufficient to make up for everything else the priest also brings to the table.True enough. We'll see what the actual implementation is eventually... I still suspect you're going to have to stick with a rogue/* multiclass if you want sneak attack, but we're just guessing at this point.
If you do get a sneak attack, then you can simulate triple-classes like Priest/Rogue/X, with the most obvious second class being Fighter with specialization in stilettos (if that's still a thing). Otherwise it seems kinda awkward, you get Rogue abilities, but not sneak attack and end up feeling like a watered down and useless Rogue, so you have to get Rogue as a second class to get them, but then the active abilities from Skaen are redundant.
RETURN
TO EORA
The god Eothas, once thought to be destroyed, returns to life in the form of a titanic statue – nearly killing you as he destroys everything in his path. It’s up to you, the Watcher of Caed Nua, to discover Eothas’ purpose and decide to help or hinder his efforts.
With an enormous open world, a massive cast of characters, beautiful hand-painted backgrounds, and a story you can play your way, Obsidian Entertainment is proud to bring you Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
COMPANIONS
You’ll be accompanied by companions familiar and new as you travel through the Deadfire. Some, like the loyal Edér, have stayed with you out of a sense of personal duty. Others, like the unpredictable Serafen, have their own mysterious reasons for accompanying you.
New to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is the companion relationships system, where companions will not only engage with you, but each other, depending on the decisions you make and events they experience in the world.
EXPLORE
THE DEADFIRE
An island chain comprising a huge city, fiery volcanoes, mighty pirates, and desolate sandbars, you’ll navigate the Deadfire on your ship. Of course, exploring the open world will lead to any number of encounters, some helpful, some dangerous. You may even come upon undiscovered lands. Assemble your crew, board your ship, and may the wind be always at your back!
SHIPS
Your trusty ship, the Defiant, is your main means of getting around the Deadfire’s open-world. It’s also your home base, and that of your companions, and your crew.
You’ll be able to upgrade it, hire new crew members, and even take it into combat using a dedicated ship-to-ship combat system developed especially for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Build up enough wealth, and you’ll be able to buy larger, and more impressive ships, too!
Agreed. On the other hand, if Skaen gives most of the better rogue abilities (with mechanics already separate from class), there's not a lot of point to having a rogue. Presumably, you'd get the abilities earlier than the priest but I'm not sure that is sufficient to make up for everything else the priest also brings to the table.
Now I'm really curious about the wizard spell lists. Please please please let there be an Invisibility spell.
And then let me play Assassin/Illusionist.
- Assassin - From stealth or invisibility, weapon attacks have bonus damage, Penetration, and Accuracy. All incoming damage is increased.
Fargo makes his own luck.Fargo always talk about bad luck, but looking at this kind of decision...
Fargo makes his own luck.Feargus always talk about bad luck, but looking at this kind of decision...
Is it a necessary risk? Asking because I have no idea how many publishing options they have for PoE 2.Its hard to understand why they take such unnecessary risks.
It's very much the same appeal of Vinyl disks for music. Having physical contact with a product, and in the case of kickstarter games, big manuals where you can look at art and read the lore while taking a shit, is fucking great, and you can't really get the same feeling looking at the stuff on your screen.Honest question, can anyone explain to me the appeal of physical boxes in this age of digital distribution? I had a bunch of old ones and just tossed them when I was cleaning out the attic some years ago.
(I do get the appeal of collector's editions, but that's not what I'm talking about here. Just the basic deal, of a box with a DVD and a booklet in it.)
Honest question, can anyone explain to me the appeal of physical boxes in this age of digital distribution? I had a bunch of old ones and just tossed them when I was cleaning out the attic some years ago.
(I do get the appeal of collector's editions, but that's not what I'm talking about here. Just the basic deal, of a box with a DVD and a booklet in it.)
I was taking a peek at the site. Do we know the name of the midget orlan companion?
I was taking a peek at the site. Do we know the name of the midget orlan companion?