TheSpoiler
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What happens if you decimate a town? Do the NPC's come back?
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Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning |OT| An Enemy-Pounding Funfest
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According to the devs you can kill every non-essential NPC and you can even kill the latter after they fulfilled their part in the main quest. THe NPCs are supposedly going to stay dead. At least the named ones will for sure!
Felix Lighter
Member
There is something weird about this game on Steam or maybe it has something to do with the fact that I was gifted the uk version. When I try to go to the store page from the library listing, it doesn't work and when I actually go to the store page it does not recognize that I preorder it already.
Thanks...Im just more curious if saving/quicksaving is disabled during combat (like Mass Effect).
I just said that: YOU CAN NOT SAVE DURING COMBAT
Im just asking because in your previous post it did not sound like a definite answer in regards to the "saving during combat" part of my question.
TheSpoiler
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I like this mix of casual and hardcore.
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SquiddyCracker
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I'm tremendously hyped up by this game after having played through the demo.
If it wasn't for me being a student I would probably have pre-ordered the collector's edition already, but I don't think I'll be able to plonk down money for this until Christmas
EDIT: Reg. the MMO talks: Yes, please.
If it wasn't for me being a student I would probably have pre-ordered the collector's edition already, but I don't think I'll be able to plonk down money for this until Christmas
EDIT: Reg. the MMO talks: Yes, please.
Curt, can I hear your stance on me having bought the game on Origin, pre-loaded it and now playing it via a tiny bit of shenanigans? Do you deem this a "violation" or do I count as a normal customer who's just a tiny bit crafty?
Any official word on a steam pre-load? Is there simply none or are there some technical difficulties?
they will probably start talking about the MMO once Reckoning is shipped and has had some breathing room. My guess would be pax east since that was their first "big" reveal of Reckoning gameplay.
Still trying to decide what version to get. I love the PS3 controller for this game, but I played both demos, and the PS3 version had a lot more jaggies and performed like shit.
Is that still present in the game? I'll get accustomed to the 360 controller for a third person action game like this if it means not dealing with awful performance spikes and up-resed SD graphics.
Is that still present in the game? I'll get accustomed to the 360 controller for a third person action game like this if it means not dealing with awful performance spikes and up-resed SD graphics.
Listen, I'd rather you didn't. But it's the real world and hackers and cheats are their own business. As long as whatever you do, or anyone else does, doesn't hurt my people, our partners, or my company, there's nothing we can do, or should.
Peoples lives, and my company, are dependent on our games selling and being successful.
Dude, how do you think it makes me feel that people WANT to play bad enough to take these measures?
It's the same as our DLC videos leaking. It sucks on one hand, but we believe we made awesome stuff and we also believe the sheer amount of content, in addition to the awesomeness that is in it, are amazing. So that may have ended up being a huge positive we weren't planning. having said that, it's a lesson learned.
In the demo I got to the first town and killed everyone outside so none of the shopkeepers would sell or buy from me. It was nice I could still use the blacksmith forge and alchemy kit though. That will be cool if you can wipe out everyone after you finish all the quests and leave the town in shambles.
Thank you for your answer, I have massive respect for you and your entire team.
I know there is no reason to believe some guy on the net you don't know, but let me reassure you, I have bought the game, On Origin, I have paid it in full. I really love the game and really wanted to support you guys.
I live in Europe though and the release date there is FRIDAY. Can you imagine waiting so long and then having to see all the Americans and Pirates playing the game DAYS before you can? It's frustrating as hell, ESPECIALLY since the game is RIGHT THERE ON MY HARD DRIVE!
So again, you have all my respect and you can be sure you will always have my support as a customer as long as you guys stay exactly like you are right now!
oh gehrig is actually that Curt. Heh. Damn talented player that one is. I though he was just a randomly passionate player part of the Reckoning development team.
Really shows the dude is genuinely passionate about his team and this game to engage the community like this, and not just faking it like so many other "big" names. I can say the demo convinced me to buy it and several of my friends, so you're striking some right notes for sure.
Really shows the dude is genuinely passionate about his team and this game to engage the community like this, and not just faking it like so many other "big" names. I can say the demo convinced me to buy it and several of my friends, so you're striking some right notes for sure.
Lonesome_Raod
Member
I really would have loved a worldwide release date. It's going to be emotional toughing it out until Friday here in the UK.
Since I got around to it, it seems to scale better. 10/20/30/40/50 rather than 5/10/15/20/25; 15% chance with a 25% cost still. Since I beelined the skill I figured I'd add some details for you on it. That scaling is speculation a bit since I only have it at 1/5 currently so I just know the 10 -> 20 part of it. I'll get back to you if there's anything else as I get more points invested into it.
Edit: Surprise! Chakrams are now edged weapons so Envenomed Edge works with them. My Finesse/Sorcery build just got that much better.
I wouldn't use the DMC comparison because, comparatively speaking, it's not exactly oozing that kind of combo depth; not sure how to word that better but I don't really mean that Amalur doesn't have a combo system with it's own complexities but just that it's not quite the same kind of beast of those games.
Just at the start of the game, however, it's pretty simple to do a basic launcher (X -> X -> delayed X), juggle with a Bow, and then finish with a spell. At level 1 (technically, 0 I guess). It's a relatively simple system to pull off thus far. I'm not exactly very good at DMC, Bayonetta, etc. style systems but I'm not really having much difficulty doing basic combo setups.
NoSkillz187
Member
Looks like there might not be a Steam pre-load if hasn't happened by now. Sucks because I would have loved to play this at midnight early Tuesday.
It looks like it unlocks at 3am est early Tuesday, so I'll just have to start the download at 3 and go to sleep.
It looks like it unlocks at 3am est early Tuesday, so I'll just have to start the download at 3 and go to sleep.
My hype meter went from 0 to 10 in record time for this.
Saw you on TWiT's Game On, Curt, and was really pleasantly surprised to see how genuinely passionate you were about making a good game. It looks like a really well done combination of RPG and action elements. Like single player WoW meets DmC.
Saw you on TWiT's Game On, Curt, and was really pleasantly surprised to see how genuinely passionate you were about making a good game. It looks like a really well done combination of RPG and action elements. Like single player WoW meets DmC.
thetrin
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This is one thing i love about 38. Curt is mad enthusiastic and passionate about the product. Having him post on GAF without the PR speak goes a long way.
It does not give you racial skill points, I just confirmed.
It DOES give you the tutorial points which is why I urge EVERYONE to respec immediately when you can.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Be on the look out for the Super Bowl ads, guys.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Curt confirmed that there aren't any
When did this change happen? I could have sworn he confirmed them. Analoghype even mentioned it.
Some videos were leaked onto Youtube yesterday with some animated videos and voice over talking about the story behind the first two DLC's -- they were subsequently removed.
Thanks for the confirmation Klyka, looks like racial bonuses will make some small differences in the beginning of the game. Good to know that you get the ability points back though.
perineumlick
Member
Are we talking about Curt Schilling here, of baseball fame?
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Deleted member 17706
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Still no update on what's going on with the Steam release? I'm starting to get worried that we won't even be able to download the game on launch day since it acts like it's installed and it can't be uninstalled right now.
Yes.
Yes.
Don't get too wrapped up in it! There is the big Football game on tonight!
Yep, that Curt - known as gehrig38 and Ngruk in these parts and others.
If you'd like to read more of what he has to say on Reckoning, enjoy this.
Just to add, the cost so far seems to be (Level * 256) though I only have a small sample size for it.
Speaking of gold, the trainers are damned expensive. Detect Hidden one in the first city was over 15k gold for his services :|
Also, on Hard Mode and I'm getting green loot all over the place, though just one set piece (and it's a Sorcery set that is inferior to the
Selkie Veil
perineumlick
Member
Lol, that's terrific! 40+ year olds in gaming always make me feel at home.
perineumlick
Member
Thanks for that link; I've been really busy lately, and had no idea Curt was involved in video games now. I really enjoyed the demo, and have high hopes for the final release.
Outtrigger888
Member
Just preordered the game, first time ive done that in over a year. Ive been spreading the word about this to the gamers at my work and 2 of them are picking it up this week. Ive been in need of a rpg I could get lost in and this seems like the one, considering I played the demo 5 times Tuesday cant be here soon enough!
Tuesday cant be here soon enough!
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Deleted member 17706
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He's super passionate about MMORPGs/RPGs and games in general. I remember there were articles about him playing EverQuest back in the early 2000s, and he's always been fairly vocal on various message boards. Seems like awesome guy, besides being an amazing baseball player.
I only played it once, does it let you skip past the tutorial?
Yes, if you reached the timer section during the first play through.
Paamayim Nekudotayim
Neo Member
I haven't been this satisfied with a game in a long time.
Yep.