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KickStarter Shroud of the Avatar - Lord British's Not-Ultima Online 2

Discussion in 'MMO(RP)G / Online Discussion' started by Infinitron, Mar 1, 2013.

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  1. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator

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    #1151
    Yeah there are already 2 threads about this already.
     
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  2. Vival Augur

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    #1152
    Some :obviously: trolling by our esteemed lordship but he probably has a point there. Well, not him being a good designer but game design being a tricky skill to learn.
     
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  3. hiver Guest

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    #1153
    More options

    More options

    i just saw Fargo tweeting it while posting on user voice.
    :)

    :Richard making friends: :lol:
     
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  4. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    Oh fuck it's Dupre!



    (real name: Greg Dykes)
     
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  5. FrancoTAU Liturgist

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    If they wheel out Shamino than I'm fucking pledging even if the game blows.
     
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  6. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    #1156
    :lol: That would require Garriott to clone himself.
     
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  7. Stabwound Arcane

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    #1157
    It's cool seeing the interviews with Garriott's old buddies who the companions are based on, I gotta admit.

    It sounds like Garriot couldn't acquire the trademarks for the names of the avatar's companions. That's just decline all around. :( Even if he made a strictly U4-7 style game it would be hollow without Iolo and Shamino and the rest.
     
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  8. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator

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    #1158
    What does Iolo and Dupre matter when it is a MMO.
     
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  9. Stabwound Arcane

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    Well yeah I know it doesn't, but what I said was if this game was a true spiritual successor to U7 with no MMO in it at all, he couldn't use any of the characters besides Lord British and I guess the Avatar. No Iolo, Mariah, etc. :(
     
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  10. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    Yeah. Now that I think of it, it's funny that the U4E guys can't use Lord British, but they do have Shamino in their game...who is also Richard Garriott.
     
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  11. Xavier0889 Learned

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    "Oh so you're a bard too? I can teach you a couple of songs for a handful of [random currency]!"
    "I can lead you in the Path of Honor. Just give me a little donation, and enjoy the duck!"
     
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  12. Saduj Arcane

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    #1162
    Dupre is a carpenter who willingly gives up his own life in order to save the world and who later comes back to life. How original. ;)

    Actually, he seems like a cool guy. Can't even blame him for shilling for this shitty game because you'll notice that Shittish doesn't even show him any footage of it......
     
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  13. FrancoTAU Liturgist

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    #1163
    I didn't have as much nerdrage when Dupre came back in U9. I was so annoyed with the game up until that point that it was more "of course they shit on another pivotal moment".
     
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  14. Zetor Arcane

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    They'll just be called Yolo and Dudebro.
     
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  15. Jarpie Arcane Patron

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    And Shimano? :D
     
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  16. RK47 collides like two planets pulled by gravity Patron

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    To wonder if there will be ninja gargoyles
     
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  17. uaciaut Savant

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    I genuinely dont' get what's in this guy's head. On one hand he's trying to make full use of his reputation of creating the ultima series into play, this including bringing people that had some sort of importance in the series. On the other hand he's implementing the shittiest of mmo-type/retarded "features" that simply scream of bad taste and desperation for $$ and that in general are the kind of shit the people who liked the classics, like Ultima, hate with a passion.

    I mean even beyond going with whatever messed up ideas he may have about implementing in his game, can't he at least see he's pushing away old ultima fans as much as possible with "NEW 1.1 MIL FEATURE: PETSS!!" and at the same time he's not doing that great with the mmo crowd who is either looking forward for TES online or is playing LoL or something else at the moment. I mean i haven't actually touched on the ultima series that much but am i missing something here?
     
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  18. Xavier0889 Learned

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    Two words: midlife crisis.
     
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  19. buzz Arcane

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    Ultima Online. He probably considers that game his personal magnum opus rather than any of the previous games in the series.
     
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  20. Infinitron I post news Patron

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  21. Excommunicator Arcane

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    I also saw a comment from DX:HR lead designer there (Jean-Francois Dugas)

    What Jonathan Blow said is about the best way of summing up the whole issue
     
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  22. Infinitron I post news Patron

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    Garriott's reaction to the recent brouhaha: http://www.portalarium.com/images/docs/Words Taken Out of Context.pdf

    Yeah, or maybe Origin had a serious company culture problem that prevented young talented designers from rising up.
     
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  23. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator

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    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/portalarium/shroud-of-the-avatar-forsaken-virtues-0/posts/433901

    Art Direction in Shroud of the Avatar

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    When we first started discussing Art Direction for Shroud of the Avatar, we felt it was critical that the virtual world be steeped in a traditional medieval fantasy feel, but have added a modern twist that we think will be a real treat for players to experience, taking them into something fresh.​

    There are an abundance of medieval fantasy games out there—so we asked ourselves how do we set the game apart, how do we create a unique and marketable identity in an oversaturated market? The answer came in Richard’s natural storytelling ability. Over the last few months, Richard developed a complex, rich story in which two worlds collide, the ancient world melding with the modern, and the world art we’re creating will reflect that in a fresh and unique way.​

    We started with traditional medieval elements and layered in elements of a primitive electro-mechanical future. Our objective is to create a visual aesthetic that is both familiar and unique. And now with the addition of Tracy Hickman to the team, his vision for the story will continue to evolve that world, and in turn, evolve our depiction of that world.​

    Richard’s attention to detail and sense of direction demands that all characters, weapons, objects, and buildings need to “make sense” and not just exist as eye-candy. We are creating a world that sets Shroud of the Avatar apart from the pack-- but also one where form always follows function. We believe this design process will create believable, fascinating worlds and our art will follow that vision.​

    We look forward to incorporating your feedback and sharing more!​
     
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  24. Stabwound Arcane

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    Hey, the setting sounds at least a little interesting. Why didn't he come out with some storyline/setting details before now? If it's not strictly puke-worthy generic fantasy it might have a little hope of some kind.
     
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