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This is an important part of the process. The majority of hype nowadays is generated by folks streaming games right before they are released. This is just the reality of the situation. You shouldn't view streamers in any different light than reviewers. They serve much of the same function - informing users of the game (and giving them a glimpse before they purchase) and generating hype for the release. They also work off of the same principles. In the same way that reviewers won't publish reviews on games if they don't get exclusive access, streamers won't stream new games if they don't have exclusive access. Obviously that isn't universal, but it is a good rule to follow. This isn't to denigrate the backers or what they mean to this project. We love you guys and what you do for this project more than you can know. But, this is the game that has to be played for us to be as successful as we can be. I agree that streamers/youtubers are a BIG part of the process, but unless Paradox are giving you guys some kind of financial bonus on pre-order sales there's no reason why they should get to play the game 4 days before the backers. The success of a game isn't defined in the first few days prior to release. Look a Larian studios with Divinity: Original Sin. The big name streamers and youtubers will still do what they do even if it's on the 26th. And why would the review embargo be different from the streamers? Doesn't make any sense to me, man. Also I have a youtube channel. 1500 subs. Can I get a press release version? I can confirm some sales I sent your way already with my BB videos. You can also Youtube search Divinity Original Sin and you'll see my work in the number 4 slot. You can also youtube search Pillars of Eternity and find me in the 8 slot with my latest BB video. Kthx in advance brospice.

Again I think a lot of people are confusing REVIEWERS and LP YOUTUBERS/STREAMERS. Of course you have to give copies to the reviewers. You want the game to be reviewed by professionals. The LPer on youtube isn't "reviewing" the game. He/she is PLAYING the game before you get to play the game. That's the issue I have. It's not with the reviewers. Please get this part straight.

I guess we will. Piss off backers for potentially more sales. I hope it works out for them. With that said, I wish Obsidian had stayed the hell away from Paradox. Oh and add Lords of Xulima to that list. Small indie dev that used backers to make their game happen. They also didn't have to turn around and spend the money we gave them on giving away free copies to others. hahaha /butt-hurt-ness

I knew it had to be Paradox involved some how. Just to clarify earlier comments: Larian Studios with Original Sin and inXile with Wasteland 2 did not have to go down the road Obsidian are doing. The game released for everyone on the same day. Period. I'm not a marketing genius, but I'm pretty sure BOTH those games were very successful in the sales department.

IGN and Giantbomb are getting copies, not Leonardo DiCaprio. Kickstarter or no, this is just how it works. I should have been more specific. I'm not talking about reviewers. It's bull**** that BIG NAME twitchers and youtubers get a copy before Backers. Hell most of them are probably going to force play the game just because they got paid to. Which Twitch and youtube personas are you talking about? game reviewers like for example AJ? and which of them is getting paid to make a review? wtf are you smoking dude? I smoke standard cigarettes for the record. I'm talking about LPers, not reviewers. And I'd rather not say who they are because it's irrelevant and there's too many of them. Twitter is an awesome source for gossip btw. And I made up the thing about them being paid. hahahah

I am not a BIG NAME twitcher, and I will be producing youtube content on the same day (from the press version). How did you get a copy? And what do you mean by same day? March 23rd?

IGN and Giantbomb are getting copies, not Leonardo DiCaprio. Kickstarter or no, this is just how it works. I should have been more specific. I'm not talking about reviewers. It's bull**** that BIG NAME twitchers and youtubers get a copy before Backers. Hell most of them are probably going to force play the game just because they got paid to.

So I just found out that the embargo of PoE ends on the 23rd. A lot of people apparently have already gotten their copies (possibly free copies) of the game before the backers do, who must wait until the 26th to play the game they supported. I'm not sure if these are press release versions of the game or the actual release version of the game. Regardless, this really has me in a butt-hurt state of mind right now. It just feels like we should be the ones getting the game first, or at the very least, the same time as the famous. /rant

I would personally love the more traditional route of XP gaining (quests, combat, etc). But at the same time I'm open to this new ideology of CRPGing. With that said though, combat needs to feel more rewarding. Because right now loot doesn't seem to be cutting it all on its own. At the very least boss fights should give XP.

I agree with most of his first impression. Minus the turn-based combat thing. Although I wouldn't mind if it went that direction.

+1 for being really technical. +1 again for making me want to play Icewind Dale.

I like the new system. It's different but still familiar which is not an easy thing to accomplish. But Might needs to fixed. I dislike the fact that I need to invest in Might as a Ranger.

The ranger companion needs some kind of icon/picture. Maybe a smaller portrait next to the ranger? The reason I mention this is that sometimes I lose track of it in combat and without a "clickable" icon it can be quite annoying finding him in the thick of combat. Also, the companion (wolf) just sits there in combat if I don't give it an action. Not sure if that's intended.

Hey guys. Loving the beta so far. With that said, I'm really confused about the "relationship with stamina and health". Can some one point me in the right direction as to where I can read up on how this aspect of the game works? I feel completely lost when I take damage, or stamina damage? Thanks!

Hey guys. Just wan't to be sure about something. Is the Early access beta key add on the same as the backer beta? As in I can play right now? or is this a steam thing that will only release later on?