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    Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games

    If you decide not to kill all the servitors in act 1, does the bridge crew ever shut up about them? Almost done with act 2 and apparently the only people who feel comfortable issuing commands to a rogue trader are the high lords, the inquistion, and junior officers on your ship. Is that just...
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    Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games

    The devs did a great job of keeping their story consistent with the setting. This is the most important part. And the "you just inherrited [plot device] from a relative so distant you did not know they existed but close enough to be their next of kin" is a recurring theme in the industry. But...
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    Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games

    I could see this as a fun design choice if it included a passably competent auto-level path for companions. The devs could assign companions mechanical personalities based off the choices the companion would likely make during level up, but (for once) still built decently enough for harder...
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    Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games

    That fucking sucks - I was looking forward to that as an end game option. finally giving your main some of the extra dakka all the other characters get to start with. (Even Abelard at least got field medic and I think Melta weapons for free)
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    Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games

    In purely narrative terms, what do you think each companion's tier two archetypes are? I think the class names are meant to describe your PC rather than the companions. But in terms of playstyle and abilities what seems most appropriate? Some are kinda obvious - Abelard is a Vanguard (command...
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    Fallout Fallout 2 is way worse than I remember it.

    I've been too busy to play anything at all lately but finally might have some time to start again. The last time I had time, and probably the ONLY time I had left in my life to sit around playing vidya all day was after I was stuck in bed after a big op. Unfortunately I wasted that time playing...
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    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    anyone have any proposed solutions for these problems? It is easy to overlook things that are required, like the oddities of simulating character powers with math. Even the stuff that is pretty clearly driven by a real world perspective isn't a problem if it is consistent with the universe. But...
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    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    Valerie has spent most of the game so far summoning fire and enchanting bandits nothing more than the sheer force of her personality while complaining about her personal magnetism every time I accidentally talk to her. At first it seemed humble but now I am beginning to wonder if she is some...
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    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    true pottery. I know people tend to indulge in gamey builds in vidya but keep it more reasonable in tabletop - but I honestly think it should be the other way around. the premade video game narrative and character development can't adapt to match the "unexpected" character direction. if you're...
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    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    thank you for the feedback here - I'll give both a shot. I think turn based will be good to consciously experiment with each of my companions and see what abilities actually work the way I want them to. It's been a long time since NWN 2 and Pathfinder is different enough from 3.5. But once I can...
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    I'm flattered but my memories of life begin with this one

    I'm flattered but my memories of life begin with this one
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    but there are 8 columns? or am I missing the metaphor?

    but there are 8 columns? or am I missing the metaphor?
  13. bayoubilly

    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    edit* - on a separate note - how do people feel about the AI and using turn based? still too early in the game to complain too much about how the AI works - but I have noticed Linzi seems to never use her bard songs without manual prompting. (I have the option to let AI use rest limited...
  14. bayoubilly

    Revisiting VtM: Bloodlines

    When you say vanilla - do you mean unofficial patch plus but no other mods? If so, since you are almost done with both playthroughs, would you recommend first time run as true patch gold or just unofficial? If you mean vanilla as a fresh install - you are a brave man. Couldn't even get it to...
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    Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

    Oh yes - thank you - I can see the details when an effect is active on my character. Crucial info like that is available. I am only referring to terms within a description. So for example - if I right click on the demoralize ability - it tells me if successful an enemy will be shaken. It then...

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