Development Info Wasteland 3 Dev Diary #1: Character Creation, Customization & Combat

[Infinitron]

Tags: David Rogers; inXile Entertainment; Wasteland 3

inXile have put together a new series of Wasteland 3 dev diaries ahead of its release in August. IGN have gotten dibs on the first episode, in which lead designer David Rogers introduces the game's character and combat systems. The video offers a look at some of the new combat features, including new quirks that enable unique builds, brawling combos that stack up as you punch enemies, the new squad-based turn system in which enemies can move simultaneously, active abilities that are unlocked by weapon perks, and the highly customizable Kodiak vehicle. According to David, ammo in Wasteland 3 will be scarce and is intended to serve as a money sink, so diversifying your party's weapon loadout is recommended.

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Looks very cool. If you've been curious about how Wasteland 3's combat has evolved over that of Wasteland 2, watch this video. inXile plan to release additional dev diaries in the coming weeks.

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

This honestly looks pretty good, actually. That being said, I couldn't help but notice 2:59.

 

[luj1]

Didn't know Fluent was working on WL3

 

[Jrpgfan]

2:59 Wasteland Fighter III: 3rd Flop

 

[luj1]

Mechanically it looks fine, but what an annoying image they have created for this game. Its all so ridiculous, zany and idiotic

I mean look at this shit 3:00 thundering strike bullshit looks like Dragon Ball

their art director should be fried (and I dont mean fired)

 

[InspectorRumpole]

Only RPG i can get sort of excited for these days. Looking forward to diving in to the wasteland again.

 

[Daedalos]

Mechanically it looks fine, but what an annoying image they have created for this game. Its all so ridiculous, zany and idiotic

I mean look at this shit 3:00 thundering strike bullshit looks like Dragon Ball

their art director should be fried (and I dont mean fired)

Wasn't Wasteland 1 zany too? Crazy 80s sci-fi vibe with weird shit in for good measure?

It's not exactly fallout 3, mind you. Maybe you're expecting something different.

 

[mindx2]

Mechanically it looks fine, but what an annoying image they have created for this game. Its all so ridiculous, zany and idiotic

I mean look at this shit 3:00 thundering strike bullshit looks like Dragon Ball

their art director should be fried (and I dont mean fired)

Wasn't Wasteland 1 zany too? Crazy 80s sci-fi vibe with weird shit in for good measure?

It's not exactly fallout 3, mind you. Maybe you're expecting something different.

Agree, I'm not looking for dark & gritty game #2056. Just give me a good Wasteland game.... hopefully.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

Hopefully it doesnt reach Larian levels of ba-dum-tssshhh zany idiocy

 

[Jrpgfan]

Apparently even mechanical weapons look like they're shooting fireworks.

Do devs really think this looks good? Why is it even a thing at all?

 

[*-*/\--/\~]

Wish they would stop with this shit of 85% time spent on some dude babbling and 15% on actually showing the game.

 

[Daedalos]

Wish they would stop with this shit of 85% time spent on some dude babbling and 15% on actually showing the game.

Yeah, let's spoil the entire game in a promo-video, next-level marketing though.

Movie trailers that spoil the entire fucking thing doesn't bother you I take it.

 

[*-*/\--/\~]

Wish they would stop with this shit of 85% time spent on some dude babbling and 15% on actually showing the game.

Yeah, let's spoil the entire game in a promo-video, next-level marketing though.

Movie trailers that spoil the entire fucking thing doesn't bother you I take it.

Showing a few minutes of gameplay is hardly "spoiling the entire thing", even InXile isn't stupid enough to show the boss fight in a trailer. I hope.

 

[Nazrim Eldrak]

I hope the combat grid can be deactivated.
If not, I am ready to wait another 10 years for the directors cut version.

 

[Jack Dandy]

I'm just glad all the enemies get to move at once, hehe. Looking cool

 

[Fenix]

new quirks that enable unique builds, brawling combos that stack up as you punch enemies, the new squad-based turn system in which enemies can move simultaneously, active abilities that are unlocked by weapon perks, and the highly customizable Kodiak vehicle. According to David, ammo in Wasteland 3 will be scarce and is intended to serve as a money sink, so diversifying your party's weapon loadout is recommended.

But-but... that sounds like incline. Given that I did solo melee not complete walkthrough of W2 lol.
FTF?
Welll, it just sounds like that, what will be in reality is a diferent thing.

 

[Deleted member 7219]

It certainly looks like a lot less jank. The long delays and Microsoft money seem to have done wonders.

 

[Fenix]

Wasn't Wasteland 1 zany too?

Maybe it was, but it was in not such way as 3D graffixx allows, it was much more calm.

 

[agris]

i see they're going with the mass effect style skill pips, and that the combat feedback is a cluttered mess of numbers, icons, and vfx.

nice.

 

[polo]

i see they're going with the mass effect style skill pips, and that the combat feedback is a cluttered mess of numbers, icons, and vfx.

nice.

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Looks like a skyrim mass effect ui mesh.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

This guy is so excited it makes me unexcited.

 

[agris]

Looks like a skyrim mass effect ui mesh.

never forget the studio that made these UI decisions

Spoiler

 

[rusty_shackleford]

rpg goty

 

[Atlet]

I agree, it will be goty, unless encased really show its potential and releases this year.

 

[slowtard]

Dunno bout you fellas, but I'm fixin to drive over Californy an' MOTORBOAT those puppies!