santanzchild

I was under the impression that they where sending the game discs out later so they could do a disc that didnt require steam/gog in order to play

Not a single one of those would get a single dime from me and many of them go directly against the vision that backers payed money for This list is win though would add what I wished for and more.

I havnt seen any posts about the AI specifically but AI is complicated and time consuming. Theres a reason it is so hit or miss in games. Nothing we can really do but hope they get it right.

We stand by two different opinions here, and I respect yours, but I don't think it is garbage. I am curious though, where do you get your opinion and experience from? Why do you think episodic content is garbage if you've never experienced it? And if you have experienced it, which game that released episodic content made you feel that way? Episodic garbage means they've mismanaged funds and are hoping to complete the game with funds from a piece of a game that in essence puts the entire game in danger of never seeing an end or getting very poor quality completion. I don't care what they say or promise, the moment the word "episodic" comes in I am out and that's the end of that nonsense. Example: look at the Peeny Arcade game....episodic, was shut down after episode 2. Penny Arcade is 4 episodes bro. Episode 3 is actually really good (Episode 4 was a bit of a disappointment, I haven't even finished it). I do not think it's the best example to make either, in fact I think it's a really bad example to make, mostly because of the nature of the game (it is a comical and, honestly, kind of below average game with below average mechanics) and that Penny Arcade aren't even video game developers (they are closer to be "journalists" and webcomic comedy), which means they hired a low-cost studio to make games for them. I remember them writing an article on their site saying something like "Video games costs a lot to make" and explaining why Episode 3 might never see the light of day (Thanks to Zeboid, it did, in a different and much better format). No ill againt the developers of the two first Penny Arcade games but... they were pretty bland in comparison to many more serious games. They made me laugh, chuckle and facepalm in a comedic fashion, which is the exact reason why I played them. Not because I thought "THESE GAMES ARE SO GOED!", but because I support Penny Arcade and wanted some light entertainment. If Obsidian, or BioWare, or maybe Blizzard, would release episodic games (Oh.. wait! StarCraft II! Scratch that last one), then I imagine the game itself with it's plot would carry itself very well. Regardless if it is episodic- or full game release. EDIT: I suspect you haven't played StarCraft II or that it isn't your genre even to begin with so *shrug* really~ seeing as it isn't a complete game and all by your standards. Dont forget Sam and Max, Strong Bad, Tales of Monkey Island, Wallace and Grommit, Half Life 2, The Walking Dead and Sin... All episodic all great games some have not been completed some will never be completed but all a great time none the less. Dont take me the wrong way people I am not all for episodic all the time but for a small developer or a cash strapped one it can be just as good if not better then releasing one full game. Walking dead is a perfect example of this where they release an episode and then take what the players have done and run with it. It can make the world feel much more alive.

Episodic and Open World are not as contrary as everyone in this thread seems to think they would be. If you look at the GTA series of games They do a very good job of giving you the illusion of being able to go anywhere while keeping you locked on each of the individual areas till they are ready to let you progress there. In Liberty City they did this by having an accident on the bridge that shuts it down. This gives a relevant reason for you to be stuck in the area that you start the game in and allows the developer to control your exploration while still giving the illusion of an open world.

Games have become extraordinarily expensive to make over the years. Expecting them to be able to make a second game with no outside funding sources after just one KS game may be asking for to much. There is always the possibility that this will be the sleeper hit of '14 and they sell more copies then Diablo III but that's doubtful (there's a reason this genre needs a KS to be made). SO cut then some slack people I have no doubt they want to be independent but its going to take a few success to get there.

Maybe if you got another million in your pocket. Otherwise probably not.

Its not officially released yet from what I see it is just the usual steam pre order early access. That being said I am sure that means we have a bit of a wait ahead of us still. or it could just be that they forgot about that part lol.

That would be a great way to piss off a huge portion of the backers. I include myself in that number

Used a combination of real and forum as I have done with all the projects that have had backer credits.

I appear to be missing my badge as well! Thanks!

Between KS and the holidays I am pretty well tapped out but any new project they come out with will get all the support I can give it. Just make sure it doesn't end till after the new year so I can make the CC cry again lol.

Khajit/Mithra nothing spectacularly original but could still be a cool rice.

BOO to patience!!!

Took the money and ran! Didn't you hear?

Thanks for sharing that one missed that story. Was a really good write up and actually fair.

Shouldnt you put some black censor boxs over that or something lol

Edair looks older as well, but he actually looks older in a 'competent, world weary' way to me. I like having older characters in games, especially as I get older myself, just not ones that look like Forton... He looks like Ned Stark Exactly what I was thinking and I love him for it. I was very sad when Ned died.

The KS was closed a while ago not sure how else you would be able to upgrade unless they start accepting credit cards them selves.

http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/santanzchild For KS Awesomeness For all the board game geeks http://kck.st/VOjZ1u Castle Dice: The Dice Drafting, Worker Placement BigBox Game ya its need another $700 to reach its 33k goal so anyone with a mild interest feel free to throw them a few bucks.

With my work schedule I'll hardly have time to play to start with so beta participation will be very limited any way about it

Most "public" betas are usually a very small portion of the game and include a really small portion of the story. They are usually testing for compatibility problems with systems in the wild rather then there test systems showing no problems. You wont spoil much of the game playing in a beta as a general rule.

I'm figuring a Christmas release they estimated earlier but with the increased scope and just the normal bs that comes with the development cycle at least one few month delay should be expected sadly

tl:dr translation "I hate you all for giving us this much money... My migraines are all your fault. This is to much game. P.S. I hate you all" -Josh

Can't be held accountable for this.gs said while drunk...