Editorial RPG Codex Report: Gamescom 2016 - Divinity: Original Sin 2

[VentilatorOfDoom]

Codex interviews = tier 1 content

 

[Haba]

I'd say it largely depends on the people being interviewed as well. Sven is really the odd man out there, 90% of game devs would't be as forthcoming. And it definitely helps that he is still genuinely excited in making games, something that a lot of the superstars have lost a long time ago.

 

[Infinitron]

I'd say it largely depends on the people being interviewed as well. Sven is really the odd man out there, 90% of game devs would't be as forthcoming. And it definitely helps that he is still genuinely excited in making games, something that a lot of the superstars have lost a long time ago.

Well, there's at least one dev who is even more forthcoming.

 

[Irenaeus]

I'd say it largely depends on the people being interviewed as well. Sven is really the odd man out there, 90% of game devs would't be as forthcoming. And it definitely helps that he is still genuinely excited in making games, something that a lot of the superstars have lost a long time ago.

Well, there's at least one dev who is even more forthcoming.

 

[Tuco Benedicto Pacifico]

tldr where's my elex preview

Fair warning, that'll probably be tldr too

Glad to be proven wrong, but given what I've seen so far I'm also expecting far less positive news.

 

[Jedi Exile]

Each of these selections will add a “tag” to your character, and this tag is then frequently (!) checked during character interactions.

I hope these checks won't be limited to the beginning of the game, as it was in Pillars of Eternity.

 

[veevoir]

Each of these selections will add a “tag” to your character, and this tag is then frequently (!) checked during character interactions.

I hope these checks won't be limited to the beginning of the game, as it was in Pillars of Eternity.

Or many other games that were rich and polished in the early access part and later parts were lackluster compared to that. Like D:OS

 

[Konjad]

I'd say it largely depends on the people being interviewed as well. Sven is really the odd man out there, 90% of game devs would't be as forthcoming. And it definitely helps that he is still genuinely excited in making games, something that a lot of the superstars have lost a long time ago.

Well, there's at least one dev who is even more forthcoming.

I'm pretty sure he meant Vault Dweller. Cleve is just an idiot.

 

[Crescent Hawk]

Looking truly excellent, I am more than willing to overlook the art style and just accept the high fantasy they are going for. I fact the original Divine Divinity silliness looked better.

 

[Tito Anic]

 

[Bumvelcrow]

I was about to say:

But then I remembered:

So, effectively free game, considering I'd forgotten I backed it!

Still no day-night cycle, Larian? I was so, so excited about D:OS...

 

[Kem0sabe]

Why does dildolos hate this? Someone remind me.

 

[Makabb]

Kevin VanOrd is a game writer now?​

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Yep. He left Gamespot awhile ago.

I think the point is that people should be worried about the quality of his writing, he was at gamespot.

 

[Bubbles]

Why does dildolos hate this? Someone remind me.

Competitor to a company he likes.

 

[JarlFrank]

Tags: Divinity: Original Sin 2; Gamescom 2016; Larian Studios; Swen Vincke

Bubbles and JarlFrank expected to have just half an hour with Divinity: Original Sin 2. They ended up spending almost three hours with it. Here's some of what they learned:

Dear Codex,

Do us all a favor, and start reporting about all Crpg games out there.

After reading Bubbles & JarlFrank interview, I understand what's the RIGHT WAY to interview someone about his game!

Bubbles & JarlFrank - you did a hell of a job. I bow before you!

Hey I didn't do much on this one, I had to go to Mount and Blade and Kingdom Come

 

[Fry]

Kevin VanOrd is a game writer now?​

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Yep. He left Gamespot awhile ago.

I think the point is that people should be worried about the quality of his writing, he was at gamespot.

I have no idea what specifically he's writing for D:OS 2, but he bothered to review Pillars and D:OS which is more than you can say for most (lol!) "Tier 1" reviewers. He does seem to care about CRPGs.

On the other hand he gave Dragon Age: Inquisition a 90, so...

 

[J_C]

Kevin VanOrd is a game writer now?​

​

Yep. He left Gamespot awhile ago.

I think the point is that people should be worried about the quality of his writing, he was at gamespot.

I have no idea what specifically he's writing for D:OS 2, but he bothered to review Pillars and D:OS which is more than you can say for most (lol!) "Tier 1" reviewers. He does seem to care about CRPGs.

On the other hand he gave Dragon Age: Inquisition a 90, so...

There are people here who has positive things to say about games like Fallout 3-4 and also DA: Inquisition. So... yeah.

 

[Azalin]

Didn't have enough pictures of the writing staff. It's important for us to see who's fighting the good fight with her words.

Not exactly news,she looks cuter with her glasses in the Codex report from a year ago

http://www.rpgcodex.net/content.php?id=10045

 

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Are you stalking her, Azalin?

 

[Azalin]

Nope just have a good visual memory for cute girls obviously

 

[Bubbles]

Speaking of cute girls, here's JarlFrank's selfie with Swen:

Spoiler

 

[Bohrain]

Jesus Christ I'm beginning to have high expectations for a coming title.
There is medication for this kind of condition right?

 

[Bubbles]

There is medication for this kind of condition right?

We'll try to do an EA preview to help with that.

 

[sser]

Jesus Christ I'm beginning to have high expectations for a coming title.
There is medication for this kind of condition right?

You only get medicated through experience. High dosages of Spore or No Man's Sky cures most people who have come down with a bad case of Hype.

 

[Zeriel]

Jesus Christ I'm beginning to have high expectations for a coming title.
There is medication for this kind of condition right?

Just make a list of previous games you had high expectations of, and compare and contrast with how they turned out. Works a treat, every time.

 

[Abu Antar]

If I apply that logic, this game will be brilliant.