All Ultima 7-style games are required to have bread baking. It's in the charter.
Divinity: Original Sin Beta - Christopher lives to see another day..
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All Ultima 7-style games are required to have bread baking. It's in the charter.
This is factual. It's why I had to ask! Excited for the game but haven't had the time to keep up with the details. Didn't kickstart but I'm sure they'll enjoy my day one purchase just as much.
Moff
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aren most RPGS some kind of power fantasy?
and about "true RPG", I guess you can ask 100 RPG players that a true RPG is and you'll get 100 different responses.
to me, the witcher captures a lot of what I expect from and value in an RPG.
it has amazing world and character building, and most importantly it allows you to influence this world with your choices, and you get confronted with the consequenzes on many different levels.
this kind of freedom is among the most important things for me in an RPG, on the other hand I dont really care that much about combat or a deep kind of character building.
for instance, I love the demon/dark souls games, but to me, they dont offer much more "true RPG" than lets say diablo.
the witcher on the other hand is pure RPG to me, and the complete opposite of a "scripted narrative modern console game", I despise those games.
and if they manage to pull of in a huge open world what they did on a very limited scale in the first two games, witcher 3 will surely be among the top RPGS of all time.
Oh wow, I've yet to delve deep into party-based RPGs besides scraping the surface of Baldur's Gate 2 and DA:O, but strangely enough I have this uncontrollable urge to play D:OS. I'll definitely be buying the game come release day.
One question though: Is the learning curve for this game steep for new comers?
One question though: Is the learning curve for this game steep for new comers?
I'll make sure to put those sections in.
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Stefan;117239435 said:
Not at all. You can adjust the difficulty level of the world, and the game offers good stock classes (the game is technically classless so you can manually make any combination); so you don't have to worry about what every skill and talent from the beginning does. There is also an in-game tutorial that will help guide you in understanding the mechanics of the game as you play. And when you level up, the game has contextual text that explains every stat, ability, or talent and how important for your class and/or what it will do. Additionally you can upgrade at anytime after a level up so you can tackle each aspect when you feel ready to make a choice.
(The above blurb makes the whole process seem more intimidating that it really is, everything is given to you in a piecemeal fashion.)
I'll be playing it either way; was just mildly curious. Thanks for the swift response!
I've been thirsty for another RPG after DS2 and this was the only game that's piqued my interest. Can't wait!
Jag
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Got the email about picking which version to take from the Kickstarter. I'm definitely not going Steam even though they will probably get beta patches faster (if AOW3 is any indication), I'll either go straight from Larian or GoG. Probably GoG to keep my games together. I don't see a DRM downside with it.
Do you have a link to this stream? I can't seem to find it.
helloresolven
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http://www.twitch.tv/larianstudios/b/539683895
Be prepared to be even more upset that it isn't the 30th.
I'm using a Knight and an Enchantress in the early access and that's been really fun so far. Teleport (Enchanter spell that allows you to pick up an object or enemy and drop them somewhere else for good damage) is useful and fun and Enchanters also start with Slow and Chill which are great debuffs, especially when stacked.
I'm wanting to RP my team as a couple who are basically good and honorable and somehow the witch teaming up with the Knight didn't seem to fit.
Is there an in-game tutorial/guide already? I thought I looked and couldn't find it but maybe I just missed it.
I'm wanting to RP my team as a couple who are basically good and honorable and somehow the witch teaming up with the Knight didn't seem to fit.
Is there an in-game tutorial/guide already? I thought I looked and couldn't find it but maybe I just missed it.
helloresolven
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There's a tutorial zone, just north-east of the first fight. Where the three people come running out of a dungeon.
Jag
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In-game there are tutorials. I haven't been able to find the manual yet. Wouldn't mind if they released that early.
DeliciousDoc
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Bought this and shared it with my brother yesterday. Checked out character customization and the first 30 minutes or so to get an idea of what skills might be good.
Now the wait.
Now the wait.
Yeah, the editor is extremely impressive.
helloresolven
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Divinity: Original Sin is 20% off right now.
Hopefully sales today offset them launching on the 30th and people being broke/fatigued of buying stuff. Assuming the date doesn't get pushed back again of course.
Cool, let's hope the exposure helps them.
FaustsBoon
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I have a feeling a good many hardcore RPG fan will regret sleeping on this one, especially as it is already being discounted via Steam Summer Sale.
I haven't read one bad impression, the company has been transparent and awesome throughout development, etc... Everything about the game is singing.... and yet this game seems to really be going under the radar.
There were enough fans of this genre to throw millions of dollars at Obsidian (deservedly, mind you) and yet I feel this title is just sneaking out.
Either way... I'm clearing my backlog and my schedule, because in eleven days, I suspect this game will consume my every free moment.
I haven't read one bad impression, the company has been transparent and awesome throughout development, etc... Everything about the game is singing.... and yet this game seems to really be going under the radar.
There were enough fans of this genre to throw millions of dollars at Obsidian (deservedly, mind you) and yet I feel this title is just sneaking out.
Either way... I'm clearing my backlog and my schedule, because in eleven days, I suspect this game will consume my every free moment.
Basileus777
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How's the writing in this? Is it as humorous as Larian's other games?
flaxknuckles
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I just bought it yesterday though. Dammit, I even broke my "never buy a PC game for full price" rule for this one.
Jag
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I'm pimping it whenever I can!
You did the right thing.
SEGAvangelist
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I'd like to know this too. That's not a bad price if so.
Pure turn-based.
Turn based combat. Not pause and play like BG.
It's turn based, but probably unlike most turn based games you've played, since it has completely free positioning. It's a bit like ToEE.
Deputy Dangle
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Unfortunately, my only prior experience with Larian was with Divinity: Dragon Commander. But that game impressed me enough to want to blindly drop the cash on this during the sale. Hearing even more positive word on how outspoken Larian has been during development convinced me further. Hope my decision will be worth it!
Hmm.. may give it a chance. Looks cool enough
Trust me man; I am as harsh a critic as they come and this game is well worth the money imo. Quality throughout.
Absolutely. You can either control the other character's responses or have them adopt their own personality.
LurkerPrime
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How is co-op handled in this game? (Edit Well done, LurkerPrime, you've asked a question that was just Q&A'd.)
Also, I'm glad to hear it's turn-based; for some reason I thought it played like Diablo. Larian's focus on the co-op part of the game hasn't helped this perception. (Yes, I know they mention the turn-based gameplay in the store page, but I only just noticed it.)
LurkerPrime has a perception of 1.
Also, I'm glad to hear it's turn-based; for some reason I thought it played like Diablo. Larian's focus on the co-op part of the game hasn't helped this perception. (Yes, I know they mention the turn-based gameplay in the store page, but I only just noticed it.)
LurkerPrime has a perception of 1.
I think they just tipped me over the edge. Well played.
Yes, though it's not extensive. You can change things like skin color and hair, and you can have a party of two female or two male if you don't want the default male and female. Very basic customization as far as appearance.
It's designed to be a great single-player, party based RPG, and then they added co-op support on top of that.
Maxwood
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And bought!
The wait is killing me! Not pressing that install button is incredibly difficult. :/
I tend to become bored very quickly in open world games (Skyrim being the one exception). Does Divinity:OS have a obvious plot thread that leads you through the story, or is it a completely open-ended experience?
And would anyone who's finished it on early access comment on the quality of the story?
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