Shake Appeal
Member
No. Your starting accuracy is determined solely by class. It goes up every level, but otherwise you need talents, weapons, equipment etc. to boost it.
This turned Perception into kinda a dump stat for most characters.
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Pillars of Eternity |OT| You must gather your party before venturing forth.
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This turned Perception into kinda a dump stat for most characters.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Lord Phol
Member
Ah okey! Well if there was a similar system in BG2 that would help explain the many deaths I experienced
. Had no idea.I think it'll be a rather important stat for conversations and scripted events.
Also, it effects Deflection and Interrupt.
Thanks - English it is then. I'm in for the story and consequences mostly.
Oh and can I switch difficulty modes on the fly?
MisterShine
Member
Sadly it is my mothers birthday today. I should probably focus on that instead?
decoyplatypus
Member
Thanks. I'm trying to figure out the best way to boost a caster's spell accuracy.
Shake Appeal
Member
Most ranged, caster and deceptive builds have more important priorities than Deflection, and minmaxers argue that boosting Interrupt is less valuable than just getting your damage and attack speed up.
The conversation and scripted events stuff is a concern, but other attributes (including the physical ones) play into those too. I fully support people making the builds they want to make according to their roleplaying concerns, and the game absolutely does too, but Perception is the worst stat for most classes in pure mechanical/combat terms.
demosthenes
Member
I hate that I'm in busy season right now and can't play this.
Mother first. I lost mine 2 years ago and would give up Pillars completely if I could spend just one more day with her.
arts&crafts
Member
I may buy just so I can finally play live out my dream of being Evilore
I don't think so, no. If you haven't played Infinity Engine games before, or are a noob at them (like me!), getting the hang of Real-Time-With-Pause can be a hassle. "Easy" is not a cakewalk but the game forgives some beginner mistakes in terms of micromanagement, tactical positioning and so on. I'd say go for it.
Buggy Loop
Member
Yes ok, thats cool, but you gimp the skill tree of a character. I would be sad to gimp my monk (i always play monks in these CRPGS), to be able to lockpick. Can i smash open the chests or doors with my fists then?
yes, there's a slider.
I love hard turn based combat - if that is too easy, I'll loose interest rather fast.
Do you guys think I'll manage with the game on hard without any experience in RTwP? If hard doesn't work out, I'll switch back to normal, if possible after starting the game. I like my combat on the demanding site...
And there it is - thanks, just two more hours of work, then to the character creator and then a date. Had I known that this game goes live before midnight, I would have handled things differently
Do you guys think I'll manage with the game on hard without any experience in RTwP? If hard doesn't work out, I'll switch back to normal, if possible after starting the game. I like my combat on the demanding site...
And there it is - thanks, just two more hours of work, then to the character creator and then a date. Had I known that this game goes live before midnight, I would have handled things differently
You can switch from or to: Easy, Medium, Hard.
Vincent Grayson
Member
Yes ok, thats cool, but you gimp the skill tree of a character. I would be sad to gimp my monk (i always play monks in these CRPGS), to be able to lockpick. Can i smash open the chests or doors with my fists then?
If you want to pick locks and check for traps *someone* in your party needs to have those skills. It just doesn't matter which class you do it with.
Yup.
Also the game does difficulty settings properly. Difficulty affects enemy composition, not the numbers. So a wolf is a wolf regardless of whether you're on easy or hard.
Path of the Damned mode, does play with the numbers a bit in addition to changing up the fights even more. You can't change it if you pick PoD though.
MisterShine
Member
of course, of course. My father passed a couple years ago, I know precisely what you mean. Just enjoying some prerelease hype humor while stuck at work.
arts&crafts
Member
Whats the cheapest place to get this now? Any discounts?
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Yes ok, thats cool, but you gimp the skill tree of a character. I would be sad to gimp my monk (i always play monks in these CRPGS), to be able to lockpick. Can i smash open the chests or doors with my fists then?
You don't really "gimp the skill tree." You just pick what skills you want. Pumping the mechanics skill of a Monk won't really make for a less effective monk.
Unrelated, I am still trying to narrow down thematically-appropriate, David Bowie-themed song titles for my Chanter phrases. A chant that buffs party speed and debuffs enemy concentration could work for "Let's Dance", and "Moonage Daydream" might be a combo of enemy fear and the buff that gives firey weapons to allies.
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TrueMenace
Unconfirmed Member
There is no skill tree. Trust me when I say it doesn't gimp your character. Don't think of this game having similar mechanics to say a Dragon Age game.Yes ok, thats cool, but you gimp the skill tree of a character. I would be sad to gimp my monk (i always play monks in these CRPGS), to be able to lockpick. Can i smash open the chests or doors with my fists then?
LurkerPrime
Member
Without traders? Probably GMG. It's in their VIP section, though, so you need an account to view it. IIRC it's like 25% off.
GMG sells the Steam version, so just plop the code into Steam and you can DL it directly, without using GMG's horrible Capsule client.
blacklotus
Member
Wish i had money for this right now.
Will buy in a couple of weeks.
Will buy in a couple of weeks.
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TrueMenace
Unconfirmed Member
I'm assuming you have no prior experience with the IE game. Start with normal.I love hard turn based combat - if that is too easy, I'll loose interest rather fast.
Do you guys think I'll manage with the game on hard without any experience in RTwP? If hard doesn't work out, I'll switch back to normal, if possible after starting the game. I like my combat on the demanding site...
And there it is - thanks, just two more hours of work, then to the character creator and then a date. Had I known that this game goes live before midnight, I would have handled things differently
SpiceMelange
Member
Question: I'm pretty sure that the premade companions have side-quests and character development through the game. If I choose to make my own companions at the tavern, will I miss that content? should I take the premade companions instead?
arts&crafts
Member
Thanks, I will look for traders first I guess.
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TrueMenace
Unconfirmed Member
You could be facing one wolf on easy, 2 wolves on normal, and then 2 wolves + elder wolf on hard. Gets even crazier on Path of the Damned!
LurkerPrime
Member
PoE will be a game you can replay, so I wouldn't worry too much... especially with an expansion on the horizon.
Companions have their own dialog and some quests, but depending on how you play using a custom-made character may be more prudent. It all depends on your strategic needs.
Oh, I forgot, but Kickstarter backers or something like that can get $20 copies. Dunno how much longer that avenue is open, however.
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TrueMenace
Unconfirmed Member
You will miss that content!
Up to you if like the companions or not. If you don't like any of them, replace with your own made up adventurer.
Vincent Grayson
Member
Absolutely use spoilers for plot/character stuff. I don't think you need to for mechanical/gameplay things though.
Intheflorsh
Banned
In a game that's going to take vastly varying amounts of time for people to beat, I think spoiler tagging everything is only fair.
Nimmermehr
Neo Member
Can't wait to finally get home from work and start playing/rolling..
This is gonna be one looong night.
This is gonna be one looong night.
I think I'll go for phrases from Bowie lyrics instead of song names personnally.
We have a spoiler thread, so I'd say be a bit conservative over here.
Will I be able to upgrade to the royal edition after launch? I could only swing the regular pre-order edition but if this turns out to be incredible (like reviews and past obsidian games seem to allude to) then I would definitely like to back it more. Also whatever their next kick-starter is may be the first time I even back something.
Fedora Royale
Member
My most anticipated release of the last couple of years is finally here. It will be reeeeeally difficult to take time away from Bloodborne, but that's just how excited I am for this game. I am so prepared to get my CRPG on!
LurkerPrime
Member
Pillars keeps micro-updating.
skullmuffins
Banned
It's around $23 on nuuvem, but you'll need a VPN to add the game to your cart. It's a legit key, though, not region locked or anything.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Pillars keeps micro-updating.
It's giving me a heart attack