Pathfinder Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Beta Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[smaug]

I played the 1st chapter on Hard in the alpha, was thinking about playing on hard again, then I remembered the companions are weird as fuck and I have no idea how their classes work or how to build them so maybe not..

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

Very difficult choice for first character, to be sure. Arcane Trickster will likely be my first, but the mythic path will be a close call between Trickster or Azata. Due to mythic stuff, I might actually go sorcerer, which is rare. This game is going to halt my backlog progression. There are so many builds I want to try.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Very difficult choice for first character, to be sure. Arcane Trickster will likely be my first, but the mythic path will be a close call between Trickster or Azata.

Hellknight on Devil mythic path for me.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Gendarme Azata here.

 

[Cryomancer]

I'll play with no xp share, only one party member and in normal till lv 7. then I will switch to hard and keep playing with a small party till lv 11. Then disable the xp sharing. Pathfinder has a lot of cool tier 6 spells and I wanna get then soon as possible. Din't decided between exploiter Wizard , water elemental Specialist, necromancer specialized base wizard or cruoromancer. Cold/untyped damage sirrocos, blood infusion or arcane exploits. It hard to decide among this... Probably will roll a d4 to decide which type of wizard to play 1 = exploiter. 2 = elemental. 3 = base. 4 = cruo.

And I decided. My first run will be lich. I wish that owlcat will implement pact wizard. I loved it in call of the wild mod for kingmaker.

EDIT : Will be a elementalist

 

[smaug]

Is Legend available late into the game? I might go that instead of angel cause I like the idea

 

[The_Mask]

Is Legend available late into the game? I might go that instead of angel cause I like the idea

Just go Angel, smaug... stop being a lil bitch. You know you want to.

 

[Nikanuur]

Has there ever been anything worse than PKM on release?

I've never played ANYTHING that shitty, genuine gamestopper bugs, actually remarkably poor on release.

Stalker.

A lot of games which were made by programmers who didn't get theirs education by self-education and relied on university education were quite bad. Games and normal software have bit different development methodologies, and standard software development is either 3x slower, or doesn't work well. I remember era from 2 decades ago, when programmers spend significant time on theirs own projects during weekends and theirs spare time, current programmers tends to be people who are going to work at hour n. Spends time by doing standard stuff. And leave office at time n2.

Decades ago they made theirs own "engine", nowadays they fight with pre-fabricated stuff.

Vampire Bloodlines 2 was so bad they kicked out team and hired new one. That's how bad are some modern developers.

Not saying I know what exact experiences you are refering to, but let's not fall into the wrong premise here. World of the developing got much bigger. To feel that all goes to shit is often merely because there is a lot more of everything, shit included. E.g. paying attention mostly only to good or bad news, one will (similarly wrongly) believe that there is not much more going on in the other cathegory.

 

[smaug]

Is Legend available late into the game? I might go that instead of angel cause I like the idea

Just go Angel, smaug... stop being a lil bitch. You know you want to.

Answer my question retard

 

[Desiderius]

I hope that there'll be some dialogue reactivity for the Hellknight (/Hellknight Signifier) prestige class, particularly with Regill.

There is. I think MC can even become HK through dialogue?

 

[Parabalus]

I hope that there'll be some dialogue reactivity for the Hellknight (/Hellknight Signifier) prestige class, particularly with Regill.

There is. I think MC can even become HK through dialogue?

Yes, though in the beta at least you don't get more than a helmet.

And cool points.

 

[Desiderius]

TB or RTWP? I NEED THE BEST CHOICE.

What are u guys going with? Im tempted to run full TB first run, since i did RTWP in kingmaker 1 since it wasnt avaliable at launch.

But the trash fights... god the trash fights.

I fear them in my dreams.

TB is easier to follow but you're significantly gimping yourself (especially when it comes to interrupting casters, but also losing a lot of Leading Strike damage and similar effects), and trash fights aren't a thing. If the fight isn't over in two rounds there's something you're missing.

 

[Sergiu64]

Think I'm going to try the exploiter wizard and stack DC.

 

[Goliath]

I think this will be the first CRPG were my first run will be an evil one

Normally I always play a goody two shoes but in this game the evil companions seem to be way cooler than the good ones.

And I am not just saying that because I hate black people.

 

[Cryomancer]

how high you can get the DC to resist your wail of the banshee in this game?

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

Goliath My expectations are exceedingly low for the NPCs. They are a complete afterthought, which is unfortunate because it's a party based game. I just hope I can rebuild them when they join the party.

 

[Dishonoredbr]

I think this will be the first CRPG were my first run will be an evil one

Normally I always play a goody two shoes but in this game the evil companions seem to be way cooler than the good ones.

And I am not just saying that because I hate black people.

Not my first but the ''Evil'' companions seems great. Monk Lawful Evil going Demon/Devil. Can't wait

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Half-elven waifu also seems like a neat pairing for an Evil or even Neutral PC. Too bad that there's no (confirmed) happy ending with her as far as the datamined stuff is concerned.

 

[smaug]

I have no idea what legend does or what its about but it sounds cool so im going with that

 

[Infinitron]

https://af.gog.com/news/interview_c...thfinder_wrath_of_the_righteous?as=1649904300

INTERVIEW: CREATORS FROM OWLCAT GAMES TELL US MORE ABOUT THEIR EPIC RPG – PATHFINDER: WRATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS

The next breathtaking adventure set in the fantasy world of Golarion is upon us! That’s why to get you even more excited about Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, we’ve decided to ask its creators, Owlcat Games, a few questions about the game.

GOG.COM: Three years have passed since gamers around the world fell in love with Pathfinder: Kingmaker – topping such success might seem like a daunting task at first. How did you approach it at Owlcat Games? What was your main creative goal when you started developing Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous?

Alexander Mishulin – Creative Director: Our goal was to tell the next great story set in our beloved Pathfinder universe. We debated for a while which Adventure Path would be more interesting, more suitable, and more ambitious, and we set our eyes on the Wrath of the Righteous. It features epic confrontation with powerful Demon Lords and allows the player to choose a Mythic Path to follow.

Mythic Path expands player choices both mechanically (providing an additional layer to the character development) and narratively (changing story significantly with a choice of a particular Mythic Path). Thus, Mythic Paths build upon the strongest elements of Pathfinder Kingmaker – a story with meaningful choices and mechanical richness and diversity. So we decided that will be an excellent direction for the game to follow Pathfinder: Kingmaker.

We’re quite sure that fans of Pathfinder: Kingmaker simply can’t wait to jump into their favorite fantasy universe once more. Can you give us a hint about what has changed in Golarion since our last visit and what new fascinating location we are bound to visit?

Filipp Kovalev – Level Designer: Golarion is a vast world filled with all sorts of exciting places to explore; northwest of Stolen Lands, there is a scar on the surface of Golarion — the Worldwound.

The Worldwound is more than just a place. It’s a rift leading straight into the Abyss! An Outer Plane inhabited by demons; monstrous creatures spawned from the sins of mortals! Over the hundred years since the Worldwound was opened, demons have flooded from its depths, seeking to conquer Golarion and drag it screaming into the realm of their birth.

They have been stopped by the mortals of Golarion, led by Queen Galfrey, ruler of the bordering nation of Mendev; but until now, the most that the forces of Golarion have managed has been to lock the demons into a hundred-year stalemate.

But now, several years after the events of Pathfinder: Kingmaker, this stalemate is about to break, and you will be the fulcrum point around which the final battle against the Abyss pivots.

It is up to you to lead the bloody battles between the demons and crusaders as you advance deeply into the Worldwound — a sick and corrupted land covered in poisonous lakes, carnivorous plants, and animals twisted beyond recognition. The logic of the Abyss rules in the Worldwound. Those raindrops on your clothes? Poisonous blood pouring from the darkened skies, accompanied by a hailstorm of human entrails! That treasure chest? A monster, filled with razor-sharp teeth!

You will lead your armies into the Worldwound, through the ruins of Sarkoris, the civilization which was wiped off the face of Golarion by the merciless onslaught of demonic hordes when the Worldwound opened; and then… into the Abyss itself.

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous features a considerable array of races and classes that players can choose from while creating the main character. Can you tell us a bit more about the races that are being introduced to the series?

Julia Chernenko – Senior Game Designer: We added Dhampir, Kitsune, and Oread as playable races. Dhampir is half-vampire, half-human, thus gains some advantages and disadvantages from undead creatures. For instance, healing would damage dhampir, so it is very advised to be careful when choosing this race. Kitsune is a shapeshifter's race. You will be able to customize both fox and human visuals and shapeshift into one or another at your will. Oread is a durable race. They are humans who had some elemental being of the earth in ancestry.

As we care a lot about freedom to build whatever character you want, we added 9 new starting classes, 6 new prestige classes, and each starting class now has at least 6 archetypes, with some having 7 with unique race-oriented archetypes, such as Nine-Tailed Heir - a unique archetype of Sorcerer, available only to Kitsune. It would take a whole day to talk about all of them, so I will focus on Cavalier.

Among other features, we’ve introduced mounted combat. You now can ride your animal companion into the fight! To do so, your animal companion has to be larger than you. So, at the first level, Cavalier gets a Horse and can immediately mount it. Also, Cavalier gets a lot of unique abilities for mounted combat, so your charges and attacks while mounted become even more effective in killing demons.

Animal companions have always been an essential part of many classes in Pathfinder, so in addition to mounted combat, we introduced new ways to customize your animal companions. You will be able to name them, equip them, select their feats on level-ups, and select their archetype.

The music in Pathfinder: Kingmaker was simply enchanting. What can we expect from the score present in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous? Do its composers intend to evoke a different set of emotions from us gamers this time?

Sergey Eybog – Lead Sound Designer: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is suffused with the spirit of the confrontation between the people of Golarion and the demonic hordes of the Abyss. The possibility of gaining mythic powers to rival the might of the gods also imparts the game with a sense of enormity. While working on the music, our main goal was to highlight and emotionally amplify the epic scale of the story.

The key ideas we referred to were the crusade — the symbol of the united forces of good — and the Abyss — the embodiment of chaos and destruction — and we sought to define a distinctive sound for each side. The music for the crusaders and their divine patron, Iomedae, is based on bold brass sections and a large mixed chorus, which gives it an inspiring and encouraging air. The music of the Abyss gravitates towards formlessness, strange timbres, and unsettling overtones, and when combat starts, we use electric guitars and choral parts in Latin.

Naturally, during their travels in the Worldwound, players will visit all sorts of locations, from deserted villages to huge cities. That’s why, just as we did in Kingmaker, we tried to reflect this diversity in the music. Some locations will provoke a feeling of solitude, others anxiety, and agitation. But there will also be instances of celebration and joy or moments when the music calls you into battle. We also composed numerous new tracks for specific story events, and we are especially proud of the themes we created for the game’s major antagonists.

A captivating story and an RPG’s freedom of choice are general characteristics that do not always go well together. How does Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’ main writer approach this delicate balance?

Alexander Komzolov – Lead Narrative Designer: At the beginning of the project, the team gathered to realize what kind of reactivity we would like to make as rich as possible; what feature would be the most appealing to the team, and the players. We found our answer - the Mythic Paths. Following one or the other greatly affects the game's world and provides the players with awesome abilities. We put a lot of effort into each of the Mythic Path stories, made them develop alongside the main plot, added unique decisions to the main plot's culmination moments, and provided a unique game's ending to choose from.

I don’t know about you, but we’re sitting on the edge of our seats before we can travel to Golarion once more. Are you also a big fan of the Pathfinder universe? Write more about your experiences with this outstanding RPG franchise in the comments!

 

[Lacrymas]

When does this release exactly? 00:00 (their time zone obviously) tomorrow or sometime during the day?

 

[Desiderius]

I think this will be the first CRPG were my first run will be an evil one

Normally I always play a goody two shoes but in this game the evil companions seem to be way cooler than the good ones.

And I am not just saying that because I hate black people.

They all have their moments. Wend and Cam are a little overdone but yeah Daeran and Reg are probably the best straight characters. Nenio is up there with Nok-nok for comic relief.

 

[Cyberarmy]

When does this release exactly? 00:00 (their time zone obviously) tomorrow or sometime during the day?

Tomorrow during day. 18: 00 CEST/ 9 am PDT

 

[Dishonoredbr]

Nenio is up there with Nok-nok for comic relief.

Fuck yeah.
I loved Nok-Nok, that's great to hear.

 

[Desiderius]

Nenio is up there with Nok-nok for comic relief.

Fuck yeah.
I loved Nok-Nok, that's great to hear.

Total sperg. Her dialogue with bosses especially is hilarious.