Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity [BETA RELEASED, GO TO THE NEW THREAD]

[serch]

PE seems to stand for penis enlargement, that's the real internal name of the project.

 

[Crooked Bee]

How does it support the Codex?

In spirit.

The spirit of community.

 

[Jaesun]

Plus it helps us outdo pledges from that OTHER site. Horrible creatures.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Yeah help us show them who's boss!

 

[Crooked Bee]

Seriously though, you support the Codex by memorializing it 4evar in an Obsidian game. OBSIDIAN game. OBSIDIAN GAME.

 

[tuluse]

I see no reason for them to make a fake screenshot (which could easily blow up in their faces for a large number of reasons), or to even want one.

As I've said before, their whole pitch has been kind of bland. Their tone especially contrasts with Fargo and Schafer who came across giddy as school girls.

Also, and this is somewhat unfair, there seems to be a lack of artistic vision from Obsidian. Fargo appeared as though he had a clear vision for what he wanted to make even when he wasn't giving out details. Assuming you don't think he's lying or incompetent you had a feeling for what Wasteland 2 would be. He couldn't say party-based turn-based RPG with choices and consequences enough. So we know those are the things he wants to focus on.

What is P:E focusing on? The RTwP combat? The mature themes? Choices and/or consequences? Dialog and story? Is the story going to be more about the main character or a bigger story that he gets swept up in?

I know people like to say Fargo didn't tell us anything about Wasteland 2, but I think he did a better job painting the broadstrokes.

The only things that really has me excited for P:E is Avellone writing things for a brand new world instead of working within a framework of other people's creation, and Tim Cain and Avellone collaborating.

 

[toro]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

 

[Jaesun]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

No, because the game is in development. That is the ENTIRE point of the KS.

 

[jewboy]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

*Picard Facepalm*

 

[wormix]

http://ingenre.com/2012/10/an-interview-with-chris-avellone/

An Interview with Chris Avellone
By Merin

 

[Jarpie]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

 

[Jaesun]

http://ingenre.com/2012/10/an-interview-with-chris-avellone/

An Interview with Chris Avellone
By Merin

I'm too afraid to read it.

 

[Shadenuat]

Nothing scary about it, just very bland - you've read one interview with Avellone, you know what he's going to answer.

 

[tuluse]

The interesting part, such as it is, is Avellone's taste in movies and games.

Also, Merin likes the gameplay in Alpha Protocol

 

[villain of the story]

Yeah, nice try.

Sawyer never actually said that. What's more, Sawyer said several times during and after F:NV's development that he didn't like the Karma function. One of the main reasons Karma stuff was close to none interest attended to and the faction system was so prominently brought back.


The only lesson learned here is that RPS is an even bigger shithole than anyone can imagine.

Can you prove to me that he never actually said that? Do you have any source to prove that he did *not* say that anywhere? The only lesson learned here is that both of us are acting based on hearsay. Your hearsay isn't more reliable than mine. Though, as it is now, I'd rather believe in RPS than some RTwP cocksucker who comfortable gulps down everything his favourite developer spews.

 

[villain of the story]

http://www.formspring.me/JESawyer/q/378577055803007178

To be fair, some of the ancient societies were far more pro-woman (though not in a modern liberal-sense) than today. A lot of ancient mediterranean societies, especially pre-Iron age. A number of matriarchal cultures. Spartans. Many African tribes whose histories aren't even properly known. Depending on the historical setting, there can be plenty of space to push a pro-woman attitude. Take Expeditions: Conquistador as a recent example in games.

 

[J_C]

Fargo appeared as though he had a clear vision for what he wanted to make even when he wasn't giving out details.

Well, in my book PE has just as clear/unclear vision as W2. But Fargo knows how to sell things, since he is almost a PR person. But what do we know about W2: turn based combat, make your own party, post-apocaliptic, isometric, skill based C&C.

What do we know about PE: RTwP, one main character and several NPCs (but it is possible to make your own party), high fantasy, where the world suffered somekind of horrible event, isometric, mature story, C&C, class based, isometric. I can't get my head around people saying that they know more about W2 than PE. No, we don't. And the sad thing is that the W2 kickstarter has ended for months, and PE is just at halftime.

 

[wormix]

I'm too afraid to read it.

Yeah I was a worried at first but it's pretty innocuous.

 

[Jaesun]

Nothing scary about it, just very bland - you've read one interview with Avellone, you know what he's going to answer.

True. MCA is great at answering GOOD questions. Sadly he does not get many of them.

 

[Jasede]

Cooldowns shmooldowns, I'm starting to feel like these guys might actually really be passionate about some of the old RPGs we loved. Some of those Darklands comments I just saw put me into good spirits. Look, even if it's not TB and even if it has some small (optional) concession to the loathsome faggots that rule the RPG audiences now I think we should support Obsidian. Even though they've produced a lot of buggy shit I think there's a genuine will to make something we'd love, and if this turns out to be successful enough I think we can expect to see something like a Darklands or PS:T spiritual successor KS in the not-so-distant future. And come on, wouldn't you want to see that? I know I would.

 

[toro]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

*Picard Facepalm*

Try a Picard Fist. That might work.

 

[Jaesun]

IG – What are some of your favorite games that helped influence your style?
CA – Chronotrigger

Confirmed. PE is a jRPG.

 

[IronicNeurotic]

Yeah, nice try.

Sawyer never actually said that. What's more, Sawyer said several times during and after F:NV's development that he didn't like the Karma function. One of the main reasons Karma stuff was close to none interest attended to and the faction system was so prominently brought back.


The only lesson learned here is that RPS is an even bigger shithole than anyone can imagine.

Can you prove to me that he never actually said that? Do you have any source to prove that he did *not* say that anywhere? The only lesson learned here is that both of us are acting based on hearsay. Your hearsay isn't more reliable than mine. Though, as it is now, I'd rather believe in RPS than some RTwP cocksucker who comfortable gulps down everything his favourite developer spews.

I can most certainly prove what he said about F:NV and also here are the slides from his GDC talks (You can actually watch the video of his talk if you pay, so there is a way to prove it)

http://twofoldsilence.diogenes-lamp.info/2012/03/do-say-right-thing-choice-architecture.html

As for reaction mechanics he brings repeadetly the reputation NOT the karma system up.

Short answer: You're wrong (as always)

 

[toro]

I already pledged on KS/Codex and I don't want to change anything there. But seriously, nobody is troubled by the lack of one single screenshot?

Yep, I pledged on both. Problem?

 

[Jasede]

IG – What are some of your favorite games that helped influence your style?
CA – Chronotrigger

Confirmed. PE is a jRPG.

More like MCA confirmed for eclectic and good taste; I heard them call Dark Souls an excellent game a couple days back.