Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - GAF Island: Under Volcanic Formation
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Vulcano's assistant
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Works for me. I just keep picturing the island as this coral ring in the ocean with a lagoon in the middle. 
Is everyone else thinking of a more rocky formation?
Is everyone else thinking of a more rocky formation?Believers Bluff, just as a variation
I'd be quite happy with this. Especially fitting if they have the island shaped somewhat like the shitty paint drawing I did on the first page.
I actually think it would be good to submit all of these variations and letting Obsidian choose the one they think fits best for the game and the island itself.
So:
Believers' End
Believers' Folly
Believers' Bluff
And any others that pop up between now and Friday t hat seem popular.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
What about a bigger version of something like this:
like
or a bit less blatant
like
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or a bit less blatant
What about a bigger version of something like this:
like
edit:
or a bit less blatant
That's quite nice. Something a little more irregular shaped with more real estate for a proper island forest could be quite nice, like these but bigger:
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Here's a greener mock up. More of pacific ocean feeling
probably too big right?
probably too big right?
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
something along this from lower view looking east
Poodlestrike
Banned
Here's a greener mock up. More of pacific ocean feeling
probably too big right?
something along this from lower view looking east
I really like it.
LordAmused
Member
Absolutely gorgeous indeed. Seems peaceful.
Intentional!
Synonyms according to google: cliff, ridge, promontory, headland, crag, bank, slope, height, peak, escarpment, scarp, precipice, rock face, overhang; rareeminence.
Headland in particular is fitting for an island.
Love those concepts, reminds me of both Wind Waker and Pokemon Sun/Moon, haha.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I'm going to be productive tonight. I think a lot of people like Believer's bluff/end. I like it too!
I am also going to submit all these nice artworks to Obsidian for inspiration. Thank you! <3
I am also going to submit all these nice artworks to Obsidian for inspiration. Thank you! <3
Do you know, or have Obsidian hinted at, if there are more things we'll be able to decide on about the island or is the general story/quest and name all we really have a say in this go around?
I remember the Inn encompassing a lot of details on the character, color scheme, architecture and decorative style and so forth of it all. So I wonder if we can request certain climate, terrain, flora and such for the island and other such things as well like say enemy types. Like lots of spiders, cause GAF sure loves spiders.
Here's a greener mock up. More of pacific ocean feeling
probably too big right?
I like this. I also like something "greener" and more vibrant island wise. Maybe contrast it with darker "populated" lived in areas.
I need to read through these 3 pages. 😊
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Bump. Two more days before we have a name for the Island.
Bump. Two more days before we have a name for the Island.
Don't forget my tree, too.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Believer's Bluff feels like the consensus pick at this point.
phazedplasma
Member
I'm creatively bankrupt as far as coming up with names goes, but that sounds good
Do small islands not have bluffs or something?
They can and do, but if the island doesn't have a rather significant bluff on it as the major feature/landmark it is kind of odd to name it after such a geographic feature, despite the dual meaning. It certainly has a great ring to it, but might not make the most sense if they don't plan to design it like Vulcano's sketches, though they'd be crazy not to.
That's why I suggested earlier that it might be worthwhile to submit all three variations and let Obsidian choose what they think fits best. Believers' End, Folly and Bluff all sound really nice. So I'll be happy with any of them.
I agree, let them choose what they think fit for the game.
decoyplatypus
Member
I expect recent events will have inspired some strong feelings about what sort of GAF-themed content is appropriate or desirable in Pillars of Eternity 2. I understand that Obsidian is already in touch with Shao Kahn about the issue. His coordination with other donors may be trickier. For my part, I don't plan on sticking around here, but as I donated some of my backer rewards to the GAF Island drive, I will keep my account open and honor the pledge however Shao Kahn arranges it.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Great idea. I'm gonna PM him later. Perhaps a discord channel?
decoyplatypus
Member
That sounds like a good idea. If anyone here is on the GAF discord (afraid I missed the boat on that one) or otherwise knows how to get invites to people who are no longer accessible here, that would probably help.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Damn, Shao is banned. Does anyone know how to contact him? Twitter perhaps?
Fluffernutter Pancake
Member
Yeah, I hope we all can still put our heads together to create a great island and that Shao can return to helm it. I've got $50 in the pot for this island. Let's keep going with it and get Shao back where he belongs (that is, if he even wants to now...)
I'm friends with him on steam but he hasn't been online for over 100 days.
decoyplatypus
Member
I don't know his twitter. I may be able to dig up his email from paypal (since he used that for the GAF Island drive). Otherwise, I can ask the person I contacted at Obsidian to send my email to Shao through his point of contact for GAF Island stuff.
Mattakuevan
Member
I tried emailing him at the address he setup for paypal, no response.
Not really sure what's gonna happen with this. Got $100 in on it.
Not really sure what's gonna happen with this. Got $100 in on it.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
This might be the best option. Please post back on here if you hear anything. I'll be on here until then, I guess.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
last minute input
Mattakuevan
Member
Same here. Looks like we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Who knows what Obsidian will do.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
I changed my email so I'll send him one through the paypal one. Guess I'll have to prove it's me too.
Fluffernutter Pancake
Member
Could someone PM me his email? I'd like to follow up with him regarding this island and the contribution that I made to it.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Use the Paypal email. Under your account, it should say it in the payment screen. The island is definitely going to change. Obsidian may not want a part in this.