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Game News Divinity: Original Sin 2 Kickstarter Update #21: Skill Tier Vote #2, Bobby Slavov hired as composer

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It's been a while since we heard anything about the development of Divinity: Original Sin 2. In the game's first Kickstarter update for 2016, Swen Vincke announces that Larian have hired a new composer to replace the departed Kirill Pokrovsky. His name is Borislav "Bobby" Slavov, formerly of Crytek, and apparently he's a huge Divinity fan. Bobby has some cool ideas for Original Sin 2, though Swen isn't ready to talk about them yet. The update also announces the launching of a new vote to determine the game's second skill tier (I guess they decided using the second place winner in the previous one wasn't the best idea). The winner in the first vote was of course Polymorph, which means that Swen is no longer playing favorites in this one...for the most part. Here's the video and text:



Music to your Ears


Last year we lost Kirill Pokrovsky, a brilliant composer and dear friend. While Kirill will be a part of every game we make, the time has come to pass the mantle to another musical genius. Since our ambitions for the music in Divinity:Original Sin 2 are very high, it took a while but today we're happy to report that we found the perfect fit for the job.

Today, we would proudly like to introduce you to Borislav “Bobby” Slavov!

Bobby is an award-winning video game composer and music director, having played and composed for Knights of Honor, Two Worlds II, WorldShift, Gothic 3, and most recently, Crysis 2, Crysis 3, and Ryse: Son of Rome.

Apart from his credentials as a music director, Bobby’s work on adaptive music in video games was a thing that really caught our attention. He's developed novel techniques to ensure that music evolves in real time according to players’ actions and decisions in the game. In Divinity: Original Sin 2 his plan is to take this to the next level and we can honestly say that our jaws dropped when he told us what he wants to do. Very cool stuff!

We're thrilled to work with Bobby, and we think you're going to love his music -- we already do!

Lullaby and The Aria of The Frying Pan

You may squeak and squawk in real life, but in Divinity: Original Sin 2 you’ll be able to sing like an angel -- if you pick the Bard Skill Tree, of course. We are back with another poll to Choose a Skill Tree. After the last poll, we (and by ‘we’ we mean ‘only David’) were shocked to find that you picked the Polymorph skill tree over Bard.

But we still need you to pick a second skill tree, so get ready to vote again!. Log in to your Larian Vault account and let us know which from the list below you would like to see in the game:
  • Trap Master
  • Bard
  • Unarmed Combatant
  • Summoning Master
  • Juggernaut
  • Guardian
  • Alchemist

In the video, Swen spends some time walking around the studio and peeking at people's monitors, but he doesn't reveal much. We'll learn more about Divinity: Original Sin 2 soon though, with Swen attending the PC Gamer Weekender convention on March 5th and EGX Rezzed on April 7th. In the meantime, go vote!
 

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No one can replace Kirill, but Borislav did some great job on Knights of Honor & he's good with ethnic instruments also, so I'm hopeful.
 

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Bard sounds like something that could really fit well in the silly Larian setting games...

Anyhow, how can Codex backers vote? Unless I missed something, I've yet to get any message after spending an unhealthy amount of money on the KS.
 

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I'm glad they went for an Eastern European composer. Not to sound like a filthy weeb, but lately I've noticed that usually when a game has distinct or memorable music that means it came from either Japan or Easter-Central Europe. Whenever I'm playing a murrican game and start paying attention to the music it always seems like I've heard the exact same tune in some action movie I've seen recently.
 

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We're in for a ride guys, this guy made wonders with the Knights of Honor soundtrack. I think he was signed for Gothic 3 soundtrack at one point also (if memory serves right) but sadly didn't actually work on that.
 

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Bard sounds like something that could really fit well in the silly Larian setting games...

Anyhow, how can Codex backers vote? Unless I missed something, I've yet to get any message after spending an unhealthy amount of money on the KS.

By having the precognition to put 5$ in the kickstarter itself...
 

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I'm glad they went for an Eastern European composer. Not to sound like a filthy weeb, but lately I've noticed that usually when a game has distinct or memorable music that means it came from either Japan or Easter-Central Europe. Whenever I'm playing a murrican game and start paying attention to the music it always seems like I've heard the exact same tune in some action movie I've seen recently.
As a Murrican, I don't think you're wrong. I'm wondering if there's more classically trained musicians from the "east?"
 
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Bard sounds like something that could really fit well in the silly Larian setting games...
I will vote for Summoning Master, it sounds the coolest. The Bard as explained by Larian just sounds like another magi1cian. Sing a song and water will turn into grease. Oh di la la. It sounds just like a spellcaster the only difference being that the bard sings a song instead of doing a spell.

Summoning Master
To be able to summon allies is a very powerful skill, but as a master you'll be able to summon more than one extra ally. Other skills will include redirecting incoming damage to your summons; sacrificing them to heal you, or blowing them up to wreak havoc among massed enemies.
 

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If a bulgarian has the same passion and mood like a russian? Doubtful, but let us give him the benefit of the doubt, because he paid his dues and he respects Kirill. Still this shoes are very hard to fill.

And a unarmed combatant is the way to go!
 

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Voted for Bard. I really regret voting for polymorph the first time (I gave in to peer pressure - Sven wouldn't shut up about it and I really had no idea what I wanted at the time :negative:). Now it is time to make amends and vote for something worthwhile. Since you will be able to play as undead, obviously undead bard is the way to go.
 

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I'm wonder if there's more classically trained musicians from the "east?"
Can't say anything about 'classical' training, but if you're curious about video game composers from the "east":





:troll:

Zakharov's tracks were the best in X3-Reunion Soundtrack. The Reunion and Kingdom End is better than Argon Prime.
 
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I'm wonder if there's more classically trained musicians from the "east?"
Can't say anything about 'classical' training, but if you're curious about video game composers from the "east":





:troll:

Zahrarov's tracks were the best in X3-Reunion Soundtrack. The Reunion and Kingdom End is better than Argon Prime.

I picked a random track that was long enough and was pleasant to listen to, just to give you some general directions if you weren't familiar with this stuff and didn't know where to start.
 
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Trap Master
Craft mines, place them in strategic positions and lure the unwitting enemy (or "ally") into your traps! At higher levels you'll be able to toss your deathtraps into groups of foes; taunt them so that they run blindly into your snares, and even craft bombs that you can sneak into an enemy's pocket. Tick. Tock. BOOM!

Bard
Inspire your allies to perform even greater feats of magic and carnage, then pacify, confuse or lull to sleep your enemies with songs and music. Of course, you don't have to be the party's unwavering champion. You can also weave lies into your tales, which can influence the attitude of NPCs in various ways. Sing your own praises and see them cheers you; paint your friends as cowards and see them be hailed with contempt!

Unarmed Combatant
This is for the hands-on fighters that don't want to dance around their targets, but get down and dirty by going for chokeholds and body throws. Wrestle your foes with bare fists, or go for some extra piercing power with vicious knuckles and claws.

Summoning Master
To be able to summon allies is a very powerful skill, but as a master you'll be able to summon more than one extra ally. Other skills will include redirecting incoming damage to your summons; sacrificing them to heal you, or blowing them up to wreak havoc among massed enemies.

Juggernaut
If you want to role play a bloodthirsty maniac that thrives on gore and pain, this is the one to get. Get stronger as your health drops; swing mighty great-swords or dual-wield axes; drown your enemies in spilled blood. You can even sacrifice your own hitpoints in return for massive, area-shattering blows. Beware of friendly fire though - if you even care, that is.

Guardian
A born protector, this sword 'n' board wielding warrior prioritizes a strong defense over offense. Your shield will become a wall behind which you -and your allies- can close in on the enemy unharmed. Your provocations will also turn your foes' attention toward you, but that's ok because other skills include becoming nigh invulnerable for brief amounts of time.

Alchemist
The powers of alchemy become as weapons in your hands! Throw potions like grenades; coat your weapons with poisons and curses; control clouds of steam, lightning, miasma and more; bask in the vastly superior effects of every potion you can get your hands on!

From the poll. Can't decide between Bard and Summoning Master
 
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Not sure if it was posted before:
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Are we going to raid the poll?
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I picked a random track that was long enough and was pleasant to listen to, just to give you some general directions if you weren't familiar with this stuff and didn't know where to start.
I didn't criticise you or your taste.
 

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I'm glad they went for an Eastern European composer. Not to sound like a filthy weeb, but lately I've noticed that usually when a game has distinct or memorable music that means it came from either Japan or Easter-Central Europe. Whenever I'm playing a murrican game and start paying attention to the music it always seems like I've heard the exact same tune in some action movie I've seen recently.
Exactly my thoughts. After wonderful D:OS music and contrast made by lots of unmemorable sounds that pretends music (S:HK, PoE) it would be great disappointment to lost one of last bastions of good music in RPGs.
 

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