Game News South Park: The Stick of Truth delayed AGAIN, release date is now March 4th, 2014

[Infinitron]

I'm a big fan of Oblivion

Freudian slip ahoy

 

[Cosmic Misogynerd]

I'm a big fan of Oblivion

Kill yourself.

 

[Zeriel]

At first I thought that as well, but look at the video bro, look at that inventory screen. This is like 3 times more complex than Mass Effect. And even this being the RPG Codex, I'm not sure if that's a good thing on such a game.

"Three times more complex than Mass Effect" is an insult, not a compliment.

 

[jagged-jimmy]

How are you all missing the self-effacing tone of "up to the crappy standards of the show". Trey and Matt aren't assholes, and they wouldn't risk the game's success by putting that out there even if they were.

I thought that was obvious, but then again i know the show and the creators.
The quality will depend on if you want to experience a cRPG or play out a South Park episode, i guess. For an episode it really does look fun. If it wouldn't come with uGay, it would be a 1st day purchase for me.

 

[Crooked Bee]

I'm a big fan of Oblivion

Kill yourself.

You do know that was a typo on his part and he actually meant "Obsidian", don't you?

Of course you do.

 

[Duraframe300]

At first I thought that as well, but look at the video bro, look at that inventory screen. This is like 3 times more complex than Mass Effect. And even this being the RPG Codex, I'm not sure if that's a good thing on such a game.

"Three times more complex than Mass Effect" is an insult, not a compliment.

I kinda wonder if the many different damage types shown are gameplay relevant. I hope so at least.

I actually do think the battles/encounter design might be entertaining considering the same guy who did a lot of DS3's encounters is responsible here.

Which had at least some fun ones compared to other Obs titles ( Which isn't exactly an achievement I know)

 

[Grunker]

At first I thought that as well, but look at the video bro, look at that inventory screen. This is like 3 times more complex than Mass Effect. And even this being the RPG Codex, I'm not sure if that's a good thing on such a game.

"Three times more complex than Mass Effect" is an insult, not a compliment.

"Look at the size of that beetle, it's almost 3 times the size of an ant!"

 

[Duraframe300]

If so, though.... What the hell would *Gross Damage* even have as an effect?

 

[cherry blossom]

Pay close attention to South Park game, folks. South Park combat will be a test-bed for all the crappy ideas Sawyer has for PE.

 

[Grotesque]

I will not give money for this game. Also because I pored so much money in Project Eternity and Wasteland that now I have to suck cock for bonbons that I sell at the market

 

[Volrath]

Pay close attention to South Park game, folks. South Park combat will be a test-bed for all the crappy ideas Sawyer has for PE.

But Tim Cain was responsible for South Park's combat...

 

[Jasede]

I'm a big fan of Oblivion

Kill yourself.

You do know that was a typo on his part and he actually meant "Obsidian", don't you?

Of course you do.

No, that wasn't a typo, the word filter just changed ///RPG_Codex/// into "big fan of Oblivion". I ask for humble forgiveness of the mods that I thought of that disgusting place and ask you with rue in my heart that you remove my Toddfists and Hincesome ratings so I may begin my path to redemption. May your divine punishment, your lashes of rectitude speed me along towards the stars that are your magnificence.

 

[Infinitron]

Pay close attention to South Park game, folks. South Park combat will be a test-bed for all the crappy ideas Sawyer has for PE.

Sawyer's not employed on the South Park project.

 

[Jasede]

lol

 

[Onholyservicebound]

Looks pretty good, and is being released on my birthday, .
I wonder if the delay means they're going to release it on them next gen consoles..

 

[Roguey]

I actually do think the battles/encounter design might be entertaining considering the same guy who did a lot of DS3's encounters is responsible here.

Wasn't apparent in the demonstration, where it looked like all you needed to do to win was spam random abilities. And to think pale basement virgin Matt MacLean said they weren't going for "push a button and something funny happens" combat.

(I'm aware they wanted to demonstrate those abilities and the enemies were probably tuned lower than they will be but that would ruin the joke)

 

[Major_Blackhart]

Day 1 purchase still.

 

[Hobz]

And to think pale basement virgin Matt MacLean said they weren't going for "push a button and something funny happens" combat.

I thought you were not into virgin shaming. Have you changed your mind or is it only codexers that get a free pass ?

 

[cherry blossom]

But Tim Cain was responsible for South Park's combat...

Sawyer's not employed on the South Park project.

You're telling me that they don't ever stop to talk about whatever else they are doing than PE? Let's not be naive. No division of labour in a game development outfit is ever completely clear cut. There is always some overlap, whether of actual labour or of theoretical / intellectual. That much is common knowledge. And they both work at Obsidian.

Okay okay, that's good news, I guess.

 

[Infinitron]

But Tim Cain was responsible for South Park's combat...

Sawyer's not employed on the South Park project.

You're telling me that they don't ever stop to talk about whatever else they are doing than PE? Let's not be naive. No division of labour in a game development outfit is ever completely clear cut. There is always some overlap, whether of actual labour or of theoretical / intellectual. That much is common knowledge. And they both work at Obsidian.

Okay okay, that's good news, I guess.

Don't worry, if SP ends up having shit gameplay you can always blame him anyway.

Spoiler

(although if PE ends up being good you'll have to recant!)

 

[cherry blossom]

I will, indeed, unless it turns out Tim Cain or somebody else was responsible for the goodness

 

[Duraframe300]

But Tim Cain was responsible for South Park's combat...

Sawyer's not employed on the South Park project.

You're telling me that they don't ever stop to talk about whatever else they are doing than PE? Let's not be naive. No division of labour in a game development outfit is ever completely clear cut. There is always some overlap, whether of actual labour or of theoretical / intellectual. That much is common knowledge. And they both work at Obsidian.

Okay okay, that's good news, I guess.

It's clear that they talk to each other, but responsibility would still be by the person who actually designs it in the end. If he's influenced by subpar advice its his own fault.

(General statement about such a scenario)

Honestly, though. Combat in this doesn't remind me of Sawyerism at all.

 

[Roguey]

And to think pale basement virgin Matt MacLean said they weren't going for "push a button and something funny happens" combat.

I thought you were not into virgin shaming. Have you changed your mind or is it only codexers that get a free pass ?

It's a reference to Mr. MacLean claiming how one wouldn't need to be a "pale basement virgin" to understand South Park's mechanics. It's funny because his appearance fits the stereotype.

 

[GlutenBurger]

If so, though.... What the hell would *Gross Damage* even have as an effect?

Some sort of standard nausea or poisoning effect, most likely. It could also mean a nasty surprise when the taxman comes along to collect the government's share of damage, but given all the vomiting I suspect not.

 

[Sunsetspawn]

Am I the only one who has a problem with how much ass Butters is hauling, especially compared to the main character Douchbag with the Halberd?