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

[AN4RCHID]

So, looking at a "No man's sky done right" (what ever that might mean here) with this one or...?

No this is the game you're looking for

 

[DalekFlay]

So, looking at a "No man's sky done right" (what ever that might mean here) with this one or...?

If by done right you mean a Bethesda RPG, then yeah I guess. One would assume it's Fallout in space. There were rumors a while back that they were trying to do more with it though, like space combat and shit, but I forget the details.

 

[Dawkinsfan69]

Bethesda doesn't have a great track record of 'doing things right'

 

[undecaf]

If by done right you mean a Bethesda RPG, then yeah I guess.

I’m not exactly sure what I mean.

I suppose Bethesda’s trashcollector sims are a bit fuller experiences than the almost completely void gaming that NMK offers.

But then, NMK (I assume) also lacks Bethesda’s inanities by being an almost empty husk. So...

 

[RaptorRex888]

Why anyone into RPG's is even remotely interested in future games from Bethesda is beyond me.

 

[Nutria]

They're maybe not really RPGs, but the gameplay loop of going somewhere, having some simple combats, picking up loot, and going home has some appeal. For me it mostly depends on what the setting is. If it's deadly boring (TES) or pretty fucking boring (FO3), it doesn't work for me. But Obsidian used their formula well in New Vegas, so I dunno, maybe they'll suddenly discover how to not suck? I'm not hopeful, but there's a chance they'll pull it off.

 

[ZVERMIX]

Actually, you can see how 'a space opera/space epic' game would be most fitting for a Bethesda RPG. Exploration and their brand of 'environmental storytelling' has always been their strong suit, and it goes well with big semi-emptiness of space.
If they can create a halfway compelling/distinct setting and keep quality and production values at least at post-patch Skyrim levels (and not a shitshow like F76 was), it could be good for what it is.

 

[DalekFlay]

I’m not exactly sure what I mean.

I suppose Bethesda’s trashcollector sims are a bit fuller experiences than the almost completely void gaming that NMK offers.

But then, NMK (I assume) also lacks Bethesda’s inanities by being an almost empty husk. So...

Bethesda do one thing really well, hiking sim exploration, and yes it would be nice to have that in a space opera setting. We shall see.

 

[Zombra]

Why anyone into RPG's is even remotely interested in future games from Bethesda is beyond me.

For me it depends which way they go. If they stick with Fallout 4's premade personality voiced protagonist, level-based point buy character system, and total lack of choices of any kind, I'm out. If they return to Skyrim's blank slate protagonist, excellent learn-by-doing character system, and substantial, objective-based decision making in (at least some) missions, I'll be very interested.

 

[taxalot]

In before someone notices enemy spaceships have Alduin's AI patterns.

 

[Modron]

In before someone notices enemy spaceships have Alduin's AI patterns.

In before somebody notices that spaceships are just a hat.

 

[Wunderbar]

It's coming.

New job listings on Bethesda's website indicate that the company is trying to fill a few positions. The first, and more significant, listing is looking for someone to "collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, [and] user interface." In addition, the listing wants someone capable of iterating on gameplay features to ensure a great player experience.

The implication is that Bethesda is gearing up for a project to enter full production. The most likely candidate for that would be The Elder Scrolls 6, as it seems a little late for Starfield to still be hiring on new developers. Of course, that also implies that Starfield's development is winding down, so fans may get to see more of the game soon.

Also, this job listing says Bethesda Rockville (Todd Howard's lair) needs a Video editor for marketing purposes. E3 trailer?

 

[Zombra]

It's coming.

It's a matter of time x 1

 

[PorkyThePaladin]

You know it's bad when Skyrim is the best case scenario...

 

[JDR13]

Was there ever doubt that it would be coming eventually?

 

[Talby]

Starfield is cancelled. Tenth Planet is coming out Q4 2020.

 

[ZVERMIX]

Tenth Planet is coming out Q4 2020.

Eddie Bravo made an RPG?

 

[Reinhardt]

Starfield+Loverslab or Subverse - which is better and why?

 

[Yosharian]

Starfield+Loverslab

What makes you think Starfield will even be moddable

 

[Nutria]

Also, this job listing says Bethesda Rockville (Todd Howard's lair) needs a Video editor for marketing purposes. E3 trailer?

He wants to make a snuff film of him assfucking his customers to death.

 

[Urthor]

Second Tuesday of November again???

 

[taxalot]

Why anyone into RPG's is even remotely interested in future games from Bethesda is beyond me.

Because they will be the next trend Obsidian will try to copy.

 

[Quillon]

Why anyone into RPG's is even remotely interested in future games from Bethesda is beyond me.

I had way more fun with FO4 than TOW. Bethesda games are rich in gameplay systems + mods to screw around and have fun while ignoring the shit narrative design. And when narrative also gets done well you get GOAT FNV :D

 

[Wunderbar]

Why anyone into RPG's is even remotely interested in future games from Bethesda is beyond me.

Bethesda games are rich in gameplay systems + mods to screw around and have fun while ignoring the shit narrative design. And when narrative also gets done well you get GOAT FNV :D

Bethesda's gameplay systems suck too.

They are successful because no one makes similar games. KCD has fixed protagonist is way too story-focused, Piranha bytes games are in a niche of their own, Witcher 3 is a cinematic popamole with dead uninteractable world, Ubisoft's rpg-lites are boring checklist simulators.

 

[Wunderbar]

What makes you think Starfield will even be moddable

He's probably assuming that Starfield uses another iteration of the game engine created for Morrowind, in similar fashion to Oblivion, Fallout 3 / New Vegas, Skyrim, and Fallout 4.

Although if Bethesda is attempting to create a new game engine for Starfield, this would perhaps explain the delays.

Todd said they're not going to ditch gamebryo in the near future.