Obsidian General Discussion Thread

[Lockkaliber]

It seems Chris has read the PoE threads now...

Spoiler

Calling it: next gen game he was working on was cancelled.

 

[Duraframe300]

It seems Chris has read the PoE threads now...

Spoiler

Calling it: next gen game he was working on was cancelled.

Not sure, don't see any other obsidian employees mentioning something and linkedin also seems stable.

 

[Zorba the Hutt]

Perhaps he's talking about the reception for Depression Quest?

 

[Roguey]

Never get too invested in things you like.

 

[tuluse]

Never get too invested in things you like.

Or just don't read about them on the internet.

Just turn away, etc

 

[DeepOcean]

I think he must be talking about something else than PoE, I have serious doubts Chris actually read the codex, PoE is hardly the first Obsidian game to be received with codexian "love".

 

[ZagorTeNej]

I recommend Lex Luthor: Man of Steel by Azzarello/Bermejo and The Black Ring by Cornell/Woods. He's the protagonist and considers himself a hero in both, but well....

Also this page from Azz/Bermejo http://www.thehighdefinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/4jgxS.jpg

Good stuff, Is there some post/thread with a list of Roguey approved superhero comics ?

 

[Roguey]

Good stuff, Is there some post/thread with a list of Roguey approved superhero comics ?

http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/dc-vs-marvel.88088/page-32#post-3940565

 

[Bubbles]

If he was reading the Codex's PoE threads when he posted that, he did it without logging in.

You have a lot in common with Roguey, you know.

 

[Infinitron]

Matt MacLean
Matt MacLean is currently a senior designer at Obsidian Entertainment, and has been with the company for nine years working on a series of RPGs for consoles and PC. He was the Lead Designer on South Park: The Stick of Truth and is currently working as a Narrative Designer on [unannounced project]. With over a decade of game development experience, he has been fortunate enough to work on a variety of projects and in many different roles: systems design on Alpha Protocol and Dungeon Siege III, area design on Neverwinter Nights 2 and Fallout: New Vegas, writing on Pillars of Eternity and Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, and working on a pair of online collectible card games: Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga and The Lord of the Rings Online Trading Card Game.

Duraframe300, Roguey, anything interesting here?

 

[Duraframe300]

Well, unsurprisingly Matt wanted South Park to be a lot harder. Even though he says it was good for the game because comedy/pacing.

 

[zero29]

"RPG Systems & Difficulty (Nerd boners)"

 

[Infinitron]

He reveals that PoE's final budget was ~$5 million. He also seems to imply that Paradox are dragging their feet on providing sales figure and therefore, royalty payments.

 

[Lhynn]

He reveals that PoE's final budget was ~5 million. He also seems to imply that Paradox are dragging their feet on providing sales figure and therefore, royalty payments.

Yup, noticed that. Also noticed that dudes humor is really hit and miss, loads of cringe there.

Overall South Park game was very well designed, so it was interesting to listen how they went about doing it.

 

[Roguey]

So Pillars of Eternity cost less to make than Wasteland 2. The shameful inefficiency of inXile Entertainment.

In other news, Chris Avellone is logged in on the Obsidian forums on a Sunday. What could he be doing?????

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Trolling users with an alt where he roleplays as someone that knows everything about him, I hope.

 

[Fry]

He reveals that PoE's final budget was ~$5 million. He also seems to imply that Paradox are dragging their feet on providing sales figure and therefore, royalty payments.

If that's true, I suspect Obsidian and Paradox may be in a bit of a pissing contest over marketing costs.

 

[Ellef]

inb4 it's all Paradox fault for Pillows dlc delays

 

[Lhynn]

inb4 its all paradox fault.

 

[tuluse]

So Pillars of Eternity cost less to make than Wasteland 2. The shameful inefficiency of inXile Entertainment.

I'm pretty sure they cost the same, about 5 million.

 

[Sensuki]

Well, it is almost four hours old, so I dunno?

It's been removed since I think ? lol

 

[likaq]

He reveals that PoE's final budget was ~$5 million. He also seems to imply that Paradox are dragging their feet on providing sales figure and therefore, royalty payments.

Which minute?

 

[Infinitron]

He reveals that PoE's final budget was ~$5 million. He also seems to imply that Paradox are dragging their feet on providing sales figure and therefore, royalty payments.

Which minute?

It's right at the beginning (after he says he won't talk about Eternity )

 

[ArchAngel]

So the love between Paradox and Obsidian didn't last long LOL

 

[Lord Carlos Wafflebum]

MCA has been around the codex for more than a little while. I seriously doubt he still takes anything said he personally. We all know what this place is.