the_ragnarokkr

I've seen several new gameplay videos of TOW recently. Overall, I am very impressed with the improved visuals and what seems to be a great looking RPG. I am, however, concerned with one thing that several previewers have mentioned now. That is the lack of ambient music or, in some cases, any music during gameplay. A common complaint is that the previewers would be in a populated area and instead of hearing ambient NPC chatter or music, they would only hear their footsteps. I realize it is entirely possible that Obsidian hasn't added sound files including the soundtrack into demo builds that previewers have played. I hope this is the case. This is literally my only concern with TOW at this time. Everything else looks solid and I can't wait to play.

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest there will be a 99.9% chance of unrealistic scopes in TOW. It is a sci-fi game, after all.

Agree completely. I think the world design of TOW will be very similar to the older BioWare games. (KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect 1,2, and 3)

Here are my feelings on this issue. I have many personal political and philosophical beliefs. Everyone does. I respect everyone's right to hold their beliefs, even if I don't agree with them, and even if they don't believe I should have a right to my beliefs. In the times we currently live in, it is increasingly hard, if not totally impossible, to make any game/film/book/etc. with any political/philosophical content without enduring instant and constant criticism/harassment. I grew up in a time where artistic integrity and freedom of speech was sacred, and I am infinitely grateful for it. It is very sad to see that this isn't the case any more. IMO, ANY developer should be able to make ANY game they want, ANY way they want. I applaud Leonard Boyarsky for trying his damndest to not preach to a particular audience or shove a particular ideology down our throats. I wish more creative directors had the courage to do so.

My ideal character would be an Anti-Hero in the vein of Mal from Firefly mixed with V from V For Vendetta mixed with Frank Castle from The Punisher and just a hint of Wade Wilson from Deadpool.

I got to thinking about this after reading all the E3 interviews. If nothing else, I thought it would be a good time killer.

Losing a companion, whether they just leave your squad or outright die via permadeath in the challenging Supernova Mode, is a loss in terms of both story and combat. 😮

I will definitely be taking the day off on Oct. 25.

There won't be customization, but trophies/mementos will be displayed based on things you've done. We will be able to store items in the ship. I think of it as a mobile home.

I stand corrected again. Thanks for posting that as well.

I stand corrected. Thanks for posting that.

No word on mod support yet. DLC isn't in the works YET, but during an E3 interview, an Obsidian rep hinted that post-release was possible. There is no plan for a season pass at this time. No word on endgame. No word on how many endings there are. There is a character creator and you can choose gender/race and customize characters. No word on pre-order exclusives. You should know that The Outer Worlds will be the most hilarious RPG released in 2019. Oh, and it's fun as hell.

I second this. Obsidian, PLEASE release gameplay of The Outer Worlds on YouTube in 4K! Let it shine for all to see in all its glory!

For anyone interested.

The hype may be gone for some, but I'm still pretty hyped.

Well, I may be taking off on Oct. 25...

I don't know why, but I have this feeling in my gut that the Outer Worlds will be delayed until 2020.

Based on the Game Informer gameplay footage we've seen, IMO, the writing is MUCH better than New Vegas. Not very difficult. People go on about how New Vegas was some incredible game with amazing story. New Vegas sold like crap and was hated on when it came out by everyone. Then a small group that loved it and had a loud voice kept the flame of illusion alive on the internet and now people seem to think this game is amazing. It's really nothing special. I myself prefer FO3 and FO4, because they are more fun and have more engaging NPC's. New Vegas was kind of boring and had almost no story until the end of the game. Anyways I don't understand why people keep comparing this game to Fallout. There was an obvious reference to the Fallout 4 game start in the trailer, but that's where it ends. It's more like they're putting some easter eggs in there from a franchise they love. The game itself is nothing like Fallout. Fallout 3 was my favorite Fallout game. I liked New Vegas, but I do think it's overrated and criticism is warranted. I did like the reputation system in New Vegas, though.

I actually liked it. That PAX walkthrough is probably the most authentic presentation for a game I've seen in over a decade. So refreshing to see a presentation that isn't carefully choreographed down to the camera angle like 99% of other games.

I really liked what I saw. Despite CLEARLY drawing inspiration from elsewhere, there was a uniqueness to it. A distinct feel. Something familiar and something new. I'm liking every bit of new info I get for this game. This is now my most anticipated release for 2019.

I completely sympathize with PC gamers who feel betrayed by the exclusivity deal with Epic. However, let's be real. All console peasant jokes and condemnation aside, the primary demographic for The Outer Worlds, as well as the largest by far, is console gamers. There is PLENTY of hype for The Outer Worlds. It's all my friends have been talking about lately. The hype may just not be on PC.

Based on the Game Informer gameplay footage we've seen, IMO, the writing is MUCH better than New Vegas.

Personally, I could care less about survival mechanics in the Outer Worlds. However, I would like to have to continue restocking the ship's supplies as a way to keep the player invested in constantly seeking out work/loot.

I like what I'm hearing about propaganda posters depicting your actions in-game.

While I wasn't a fan of the actual gameplay for Pillars of Eternity, I did enjoy the writing.