Obsidian General Discussion Thread

[rusty_shackleford]

Another unverifiable theory: Deadfire having a strong long tail may have something to do with the huge success of DOS2 and maybe even the hype of BG3. During these two years, many times on other gaming forums I have seen new players asking for modern rpg recommendations after they got into the genre with DOS2, and I would recommend Deadfire every time.

deadfire has a long tail because there's no fucking games releasing and people are resorting to scraping the bottom of the shit barrel

 

[Yoomazir]

Another unverifiable theory

Unverifiable indeed.
I can see people playing this game for the sake of trying different builds, which is pretty much the only forums discussions or youtube videos there is for this game. And that's pretty much a big fail in the eyes of everyone who wanted a fucking ERPEEGEE.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

It being unverifiable is unverifiable

 

[Efe]

the drought went on for so long, people couldnt recognize that what they found was actually contaminated with shit.
after making it to a fresh source, they realized how terrible it had been

 

[Infinitron]

Announce it already damn you.

 

[Briar Diem]

For what it's worth the development of Deadfire was completely smooth and even enjoyable. Whatever issues are with the game or why it did not sell well (which was a major bummer) was not because there was something inherently wrong behind the scenes or some crazy shit went down.

 

[Orduss]

For what it's worth the development of Deadfire was completely smooth and even enjoyable. Whatever issues are with the game or why it did not sell well (which was a major bummer) was not because there was something inherently wrong behind the scenes or some crazy shit went down.

But now, given that you seem to be a developer at Obsidian, can you tell us if Avowed’s development is going well or not?

 

[santino27]

For what it's worth the development of Deadfire was completely smooth and even enjoyable. Whatever issues are with the game or why it did not sell well (which was a major bummer) was not because there was something inherently wrong behind the scenes or some crazy shit went down.

New theory... Deadfire's disastrous sales numbers are a direct result of its development being completely smooth and even enjoyable. Everyone knows best selling games are only conceived and developed in the fires of conflict and war!

 

[The Jester]

For what it's worth the development of Deadfire was completely smooth and even enjoyable. Whatever issues are with the game or why it did not sell well (which was a major bummer) was not because there was something inherently wrong behind the scenes or some crazy shit went down.

New theory... Deadfire's disastrous sales numbers are a direct result of its development being completely smooth and even enjoyable. Everyone knows best selling games are only conceived and developed in the fires of conflict and war!

I agree look at torment's team, you can Clearly see the "torment" in their faces.

 

[Infinitron]

 

[Roguey]

The Glassdoor Obspocalypse continues

Avoid this place
Jul 27, 2021 - Anonymous Employee

Pros

All the Microsoft benefits and perks. Yes, weather is nice here in Southern California, only if you can afford.

Cons

If you ask around, you will hear all kinds of horror stories about this place from most of the people who worked at Obsidian. All the things that are described here are still very true. Toxic management that treats their team just merely a tool, forever outsider if you don’t get along with their top-down culture. Decisions were made in closed door meetings. Terrible at scoping project and scheduling even with 18+ years of game development experience. Sudden layoffs.

 

[Infinitron]

he can't keep getting away with it.gif

 

[Infinitron]

 

[Cael]

They ripped off Christopher Walken. He should sue.

 

[Diggfinger]

Dudes,

there's an important Podcast you should check out.
Josh is featured on 99 Potions Episode 49: Josh Sawyer link here.

This interview is notable for being more than just another "let's ask Josh another 101 questions about F:NV DLC".
Actually, it goes into a few important aspects, highlights below:

- (5 min) first getting into RPGs, tabletop, and importance of Bard's tale, anecdote about dad doing the Milwaukee Bronze Fonz
- (7min) improving D&D and making RPGs is easy , being a bad student, wanting to become tattoo artist,
- (20 mins onward) behind the scenes talk on Fallout 3, how F:NV came about, admitting Obsidian's own sluggish work-pace led to Sega losing patience with them, how Josh doesnt like Vegas so tried to research plants n stuff, harsh first reaction from critics on F:NV (dated look)
- (42min) thoughts on post-post apocalyptic societies, Legion/Colonel Kurz inspirations, link to real-life political movements (and crazy theories)
- (47min) link to Deadfire, how USA-uprise at White House can happen anywhere, people are inherently 'colonialist', quick to disregard the Huana faction due to their native culture (i.e. cast-system) in favor of 'white-man burden' supporting the trading company (RL defending Belgian Congo), our ever-evolving Weltgeist is made up and Sinclair Lewis
- (52 min) behind the scenes on PoE, publishers exceptions vs size of audience, how Deadfire was extremely slow to sell (only started earning money in 2020),
- (1hour) sales of PoEII, disappointed expectations, comparison to Divinity, 88-metacritic score (Obsidian's best)
-(1h, 8 min) questions from audience, e.g. turn-based PoEII combat

 

[RandomName]

Poor Josh, they keep asking questions about pillows and he still seems confused about the sales...

 

[vortex]

I'm waiting when Josh will start saying that COMBAT on his brand new game is so GOOOD.

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

Err… Sinclair Lewis? I’m not listening to that whole podcast, but are you sure he isn’t talking about Upton Sinclair?

 

[Infinitron]

One category of scripts is called "Buffs". Hmmm.

 

[markec]

One category of scripts is called "Buffs". Hmmm.

If only they use it to write something remotely interesting.

 

[Roguey]

Sawyer is a huge fan of using buffs to pass dialogue checks so it makes sense that will be an element in his Disco clone.

 

[Wunderbar]

Him drinking alcohol is just a research for his disco clone. Gulping some whiskey for bravery will be an in-game mechanic.

 

[Spacer's Nugget]

 

[Roguey]

Outer Worlds 2 is already playable huh.

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

Implying Avowed has a playable build.