Starfield Pre-Release Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[TheImplodingVoice]

Phil Spencer interview at Gamescon.

Timestamped at 3:39


The only interesting takeaway was this quote

its a big game, ill be the first to admit, the first 3-4 hours are a little bit hunt and peck figuring out what am I actually doing, then you get on a sidequest or something and the game just blows up in terms of its epic scale

The 3-4 hour opening seems to be mentioned here and there. That gameplay leak that featured part of those 3-4 hours certainly showcased some of that concern.

I swear that every time I see Phil Spencer he's fatter than before.

 

[Fedora Master]

 

[Barbarian]

Can you pick your gender, pronouns and customized genitalia such as in BG3?

Maybe Todd is falling behind on the features.

 

[911 Jumper]

Saw a pronoun selection option on the character creation screen in the leaked vid, so yes on that. Didn't see anything regarding custom private parts.

 

[Shaki]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3. Unless Todd quickly drops something viral like the bear sex, I can't see Starfield winning the GOTY race.

 

[Naraya]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3. Unless Todd quickly drops something viral like the bear sex, I can't see Starfield winning the GOTY race.

See that bear?

You can...

 

[Tyranicon]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3. Unless Todd quickly drops something viral like the bear sex, I can't see Starfield winning the GOTY race.

If Starfield somehow manages to undersell BG3, then Bethesda dun goofted. We're comparing an open-world FPS to a turn-based, level-restricted cRPG.

As for non-codex GOTY, BG3 probably has it locked since the journos seem to love it.

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

 

[Modron]

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

I agree Colony Ship is interesting.

 

[Shaki]

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

I agree Colony Ship is interesting.

That's beyond being optimistic, after Elden Shit and Disco incidents, I no longer believe a proper RPG can win CODEX GOTY against Reddit favourites.

I'm convinced it will be between BG3 and Space Skyrim, unless by some miracle Vince manages to add tons of freaky sex and fetishes to the game, and get the attention of mainstream somehow.

 

[Elttharion]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3. Unless Todd quickly drops something viral like the bear sex, I can't see Starfield winning the GOTY race.

See that bear?

You can...

See that bear? You can climb it

 

[Alienman]

I swear that every time I see Phil Spencer he's fatter than before.

See, a real gamer he is.

 

[Elthosian]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3. Unless Todd quickly drops something viral like the bear sex, I can't see Starfield winning the GOTY race.

If Starfield somehow manages to undersell BG3, then Bethesda dun goofted. We're comparing an open-world FPS to a turn-based, level-restricted cRPG.

As for non-codex GOTY, BG3 probably has it locked since the journos seem to love it.

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

Numbers on consoles will be heavily obfuscated by Game Pass. On PC it will be better, but I don't see them outselling BG3 on Steam. I really doubt sales will be a metric for MS anyway. They're going for selling more consoles and Game Pass subscriptions.

 

[Elthosian]

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

I agree Colony Ship is interesting.

I'm having a hard time not playing 100 times through the Colony Ship EA as I did with the AOD demo. Want to keep the experience fresh but oh god the 30 minutes I put into it a few weeks ago were lovely.

 

[MerchantKing]

The codex GOTY is going to be interesting.

I agree Colony Ship is interesting.

I'm going to vote for KotC2 again.

 

[Late Bloomer]

PC it will be better, but I don't see them outselling BG3 on Steam.

I remember guessing BG3 will have 700k concurrent players which I believe was the highest anyone guessed here. It exceeded even that. I knew that game was going to do great with the amount of degernerates (like yourself and games journalist cheering it on as the second coming). But I will go on record stating that Starfield will have more concurrent players and will sell more copies on Steam than BG3.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

I feel like so far there is much less hype for Space Skyrim than there was for BG3.

Which is why it saddens me that Larian (presumably) rushed its release in order to avoid coming out after Starfield. Shot themselves in the foot imho.

 

[Forest Dweller]

He looks super tired.

Or depressed.

 

[Grampy_Bone]

3-4 hours

I recall people screeching about Skyrim's 15 min scripted intro as unacceptable.

 

[Tyranicon]

3-4 hours

I recall people screeching about Skyrim's 15 min scripted intro as unacceptable.

Bethesda: Players love skipping our intros so much that the mods for doing that have always been super popular!

Also Bethesda: Give the players what they want! Longer intros so they can make more mods to skip it!

 

[Late Bloomer]

Starfield Gaming Chair

https://www.siliconera.com/official-starfield-gaming-chair-available-to-try-at-gamescom/

Bethesda collaborated with mattress company Tempur to create an official gaming chair themed around the upcoming Starfield. While there’s no news yet on whether or when the chair will be available for purchase, those attending gamescom between August 23-27, 2023 will be able to take it for a test ride.

 

[Tyranicon]

Starfield Gaming Chair

https://www.siliconera.com/official-starfield-gaming-chair-available-to-try-at-gamescom/

Bethesda collaborated with mattress company Tempur to create an official gaming chair themed around the upcoming Starfield. While there’s no news yet on whether or when the chair will be available for purchase, those attending gamescom between August 23-27, 2023 will be able to take it for a test ride.

Ahh, the $5000 chair to protect your virginity.

My extensive experience in the games industry tells me it's far too small.

 

[mediocrepoet]

3-4 hours

I recall people screeching about Skyrim's 15 min scripted intro as unacceptable.

Bethesda: Players love skipping our intros so much that the mods for doing that have always been super popular!

Also Bethesda: Give the players what they want! Longer intros so they can make more mods to skip it!

See that intro? You can skip it!*




* with mods.

 

[Crispy]

Do they make those in XXXXXXXXXXXXXX-Wide?

 

[Silverfish]

Brings back memories of Star Wars Trilogy Arcade. Can't lie, I like it.

 

[HammyTheFat]

I just saw the news where Microsoft is going to charge everyone another $20 to play on the 1st instead of the 6th. I can't wait to enjoy it (or not) several days before people who actually paid for the game.

Saw a pronoun selection option on the character creation screen in the leaked vid, so yes on that. Didn't see anything regarding custom private parts.

You know, I'm almost done with BG3 and I can't remember a single time anyone referred to my character by any pronoun at all. It almost feels like it was included as a 'fuck you trannies'

Everyone just calls your character 'you' npcs and companions both.