Company News Ever heard of Star Citadel?

[HanoverF]

Actually...

First of all you have to recognize that, at 175 employees and 3-5 separate projects, BioWare doesn't abide by a single unified vision for where and what we want our games to be in the future. Some teams are working on console titles, some are on PC titles, some are taking approach x, some are taking approach y, some are focused on this aspect of the larger problem while others have focused on other aspects. In other words, don't read too much into Darcy's statements in that interview or Georg's comments in this thread, or mine either, for that matter. We're all approaching the notion of game development from different angles and it will all come together by the time our games make it into the hands and hard drives of our fan community.

Wow all those different people, teams, and angles and they still manage to come up with similar derivative shit every single time...

 

[Capelworth]

I agree, it's absolutely newsworthy, and I wasn't making fun of you or RPG Dot. I didn't say "according to you", I said "according to your research", there is a difference. The facts you presented are very straightforward and could mean only one thing. The "RPG Rumors" thing was a reference to a few discussions we've had before. Don't take anything I've posted as an attack :wink:

Sorry about the misinterpretation. Bah, that's what I get for posting before I have much of a feel for a community.

 

[Vault Dweller]

It's alright, no big deal, Capelworth. Welcome, btw

 

[Sol Invictus]

Grabbed this from the Bioware forum:

These are some exerpts from an interview with Ray and Greg in the latest issue of The Official XBOX magazine:

Interviewer (Josh Eager): Is there any chance of a return to classic fantasy in any of your future plans?

Ray says: At BioWare we're difinitely interested in developing inseveral different styles of world, and fantasy is one of them. In fact, right now we have three new intellectual properties (three separate games set in brand new BioWare-created worlds). Jade Empire is one of these-... (description of Jade Empire). While we havent revealed any details on the other worlds and games we have in developement (yet!), it would likely make sense for us to explore another science fiction-based game world as well as a fantasy-based world, wouldn't it?

later in the interview...

Interviewer (Tursho Herunae): Is there any idea about when we sill hear more specifics about the secret projects?

Greg says: We'er busily working away on (in addition to Jade Empire two other unannounced projects a BioWare - one for console and the other for PC (with possible extension to console in the future).


Anyways, from comments I've read elsewhere I believe the PC game will be the fantasy game that carries on the tradition of Baldurs Gate and Neverwinter Nights and the console game (Star Citadel?) will be the Sci-Fi game. Also if you watch the Jade Empire video interview at IGN Xbox Greg mentions that the new console game is not an RPG.

 

[Volourn]

Hmm.. That changes things from what I've heard in the past..

 

[Vault Dweller]

Yep, looks like that.
http://www.ferrago.com/story/3242

Two new Bioware titles, both of which have never been confirmed previously, were let-slip by Canadian developer Bioware at the GDC yesterday, as the firm handed out job information sheets and posted vacancies on their official website. Little is known on the two new projects currently, though one of them is apparently an RPG

 

[Volourn]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

 

[Diogo Ribeiro]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

 

[Vault Dweller]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

 

[Jed]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

 

[Diogo Ribeiro]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

 

[Vault Dweller]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

 

[Volourn]

Yeah, because we all know I use And? a lot. :wink:

As for why I said bleh; it's because the sci fi game if this is true is both console and a non rpg. Therefore bleh is a very good response to this rumour/possible news.

 

[Sol Invictus]

I'm with Volourn on this one, guys. It's highly likely that Star Citadel is the sci-fi game being developed solely for next generation consoles (read: X-Box 2) and isn't an RPG at all, and is most likely a real-time strategy, or POSSIBLY turn-based strategy game in the same vein as the Final Fantasy Tactics series. Man, if it is, I can only hope that they'd port it to the PC - those tactical games are fun.

The RPG being developed for the PC is most likely NWN2 even though they're denying it at the moment.

 

[Volourn]

You got proof of that other than some lame magazine?

Now, don't get me wrong, I surely be the last one toc ry if it is NWN2; but rememebr BIO has stated repeatedly that theya re working on 3 games inclduing JE and all of them are original IPs whcih of course would rule out NWN2 and KOTOR2. Of course, nothing is satted that they couldn't be working on a 4th or even 5th game. Still, all actual beleiveable writings show that NWN2 is not in the cards at this time...

 

[Otaku_Hanzo]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

 

[Diogo Ribeiro]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

 

[Jed]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

 

[MrBrown]

Old info was that they're were working on 2 PC RPGs (in addition to JE).


And I really doubt it's NWN2, at least in anything besides a name. Besides the fact that all the BIO employees have been repeating this for half a year already, the difference between how HotU, SoU and the NWN OC were made clearly points (IMO) that they're not planning on making modding or multiplayer relevant features in their future games.

So, it's probably more like BG, even though it might be named NWN2 (which I wouldn't be that surprised about).

 

[Otaku_Hanzo]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

 

[Diogo Ribeiro]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[Otaku_Hanzo]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I just noticed the lack of variety in smilies for this pyramid. So........... :evil: :twisted: :wink:

 

[Diogo Ribeiro]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I just noticed the lack of variety in smilies for this pyramid. So........... :evil: :twisted: :wink:

:mrgreen:

 

[Vault Dweller]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I just noticed the lack of variety in smilies for this pyramid. So........... :evil: :twisted: :wink:

Missed a few: :shock: :D

 

[Transcendent One]

I'll say it again: Bleh.

And?

He just likes to say bleh a lot. Makes him cool or something

He's becoming a vampire. Count Volournia or something...

Pyramids are fun. Also, the "and?" was a jibe at his tactic of doing the same

A jibe, you say? That's very clever

It's a conspiracy!!! AUGHHHH!!!!! :shock:

OMG NEO TIEM 2 GET SCULY ADN BUTT PLUG IN2 T3H M4TR1X!!!

Hey, I want to be in the pyramid twice, too!

This is fun! :D

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I just noticed the lack of variety in smilies for this pyramid. So........... :evil: :twisted: :wink:

Missed a few: :shock: :D

I'll make full list :D :shock: :evil: :twisted: :wink: :!: : :idea: :arrow: :mrgreen: