Game News First work in progress screenshot of Wasteland 2 revealed

[Excidium]

Why the only thing Fargo showed about W2 until now are the graphics if every other RPG being made looks ten times better?

Because he knows people will be disappointed when it turns out not to be THE BEST THING SINCE FALLOUT ™ so he'd rather just leave you hoping for the best for as long as possible.

it's been almost 6 months since this thing was funded, and you don't even know the basic game mechanics other than things like "party" and "turn-based" which are p. much buzzwords nowadays.

 

[Kahlis]

It better have the toaster repair skill, expanded to be applicable to reverse-engineering all sorts of mechanisms and inane skill checks.

 

[DwarvenFood]

And full party creation on start.

 

[General Maxson]

And full party creation on start.

Bro, that's not even a question. You can create a 4 ranger party, 3 ranger party, 2, 1, however the fuck you want. Plus you have various NPCs with their own agendas that can join you in the game if you want. Very similar to the original Wasteland.

 

[tuluse]

It better have the toaster repair skill, expanded to be applicable to reverse-engineering all sorts of mechanisms and inane skill checks.

Toaster repair as a skill has been confirmed on the forums. Don't know what it's going to be though.

 

[Roguey]

Why the only thing Fargo showed about W2 until now are the graphics if every other RPG being made looks ten times better?

Because he knows people will be disappointed when it turns out not to be THE BEST THING SINCE FALLOUT ™ so he'd rather just leave you hoping for the best for as long as possible.

it's been almost 6 months since this thing was funded, and you don't even know the basic game mechanics other than things like "party" and "turn-based" which are p. much buzzwords nowadays.

Pre-production ends in October. After then, I'll expect to hear stuff, but not much before, they still have to lock this stuff down.

 

[Outlander]

Bitchez get a load of this:

As usual, the portraits department is doing an outstanding job.

 

[Jaesun]

Looks good.

 

[Infinitron]

These portraits are a pretty good tool for maintaining interest in the project, I must say. You can release one every month or two and they look pretty kick-ass.

 

[Baron]

To hell with NPC random encounter... that Rail Thug is how I picture my goddamned PC, except with grimier teeth and a faint dried blood splatter on his visage from shooting people up close.

I'm getting pretty about this game, fellows.

 

[Baron]

And that 'A' choice oversaturated Wasteland shot was glorious. It conveyed the scorching hot earth of the outback and added an iconic memorable palette and style to Wasteland 2.

A bunch of slack jawed faggots have gone and voted for mediocrity, demanding mundane landscapes on which the giant robot scorpion may unhappily meander. Where was your sense of the majestic? John F. Kennedy would have voted 'A'.

 

[Infinitron]

Colin McComb ‏@ColinMcComb
So many keywords... so many plots... so much dialogue... Wasteland, I love you.

 

[circ]

Bitchez get a load of this:

As usual, the portraits department is doing an outstanding job.

Outstanding. I just hope the rest of the art improves because atleast Wasteland 1 had a uniform look to it. Otherwise it'll be like you're playing NWN again.

 

[General Maxson]

Colin McComb ‏@ColinMcComb
So many keywords... so many plots... so much dialogue... Wasteland, I love you.

Keywords.

I mean fucking everything. This could be glorious. Like Fallout 1 all over again, but in Wasteland universe and more open world and bigger. Man. When the game finally "ships" I think I'll be afraid to run it. :D

 

[Black]

Colin McComb ‏@ColinMcComb
So many keywords... so many plots... so much dialogue... Wasteland, I love you.

Keywords.

I mean fucking everything. This could be glorious. Like Fallout 1 all over again, but in Wasteland universe and more open world and bigger. Man. When the game finally "ships" I think I'll be afraid to run it. :D

It won't be good. Abandon hope.

 

[General Maxson]

Colin McComb ‏@ColinMcComb
So many keywords... so many plots... so much dialogue... Wasteland, I love you.

Keywords.

I mean fucking everything. This could be glorious. Like Fallout 1 all over again, but in Wasteland universe and more open world and bigger. Man. When the game finally "ships" I think I'll be afraid to run it. :D

It won't be good. Abandon hope.

I think it will be good. But anyway, even if it isn't it's OK. At least they tried with all the "old school" classical good stuff. Nobody today will even offer us that kind of game anymore. Look at Obsidian's "publisher free" project...

 

[Outlander]

Not sure where to post this, uh, breaking news, search being off and all:

http://www.gamingupdate.com/news/5237/InXile-and-J-NX-to-create-clothing-and-accessories-line

"We are excited to be in such great company with the other games that J!NX represents and for the quality product they produce," said Brian Fargo. "Wasteland 2 has a distinct visual look that lends itself perfectly to apparel."

 

[WhiskeyWolf]

Fargo is milking it for all it's worth.

 

[General Maxson]

Fargo is milking it for all it's worth.

I say let him do it. Maybe it will bring us bigger and better W2 (because of influx of money from t-shirts)...

 

[Cosmo]

He does what producers should do more often : getting money without hindering the actual makers.

 

[TwinkieGorilla]

At least they tried. Nobody today will even offer us that kind of effort anymore.

Fixed for brevity.

 

[Bigg Boss]

The portraits and screenies look good. I have high hopes for this.

 

[Apexeon]

They're doing it for consistency's sake and because of technical limitations. What did you fucking expect? A Crysis 2 sequel? We're talking here about a 3 mil budget game.

"Stasis is very much a one man game. I am doing everything from the game design to the sound and animation."



Some mockups he did inspired by the Wasteland 2 announcement:

Never compare the passion of a true artist at work to a "art team" with a bunch of degrees in wallet raiding.
The one man team wins out

 

[Infinitron]

Die necro scum

 

[Onholyservicebound]

(Getting ever closer to my goal of using every smiley at least once and in appropriate context. )