Karkarov

It kind of slipped on the Obsidian dev talk today but companion 7 is a chanter. They gave the name too, M something, but I don't care so I didn't write it down Also I seriously doubt they are a moon godlike, they have fins on their arms?

Is the advertised time on this stream correct? 12am GMT has already come and gone.

You know your thread is in vain! In all seriousness though Durance sucked. I didn't hate him as a character, he is just annoying, adds nothing to the game really, and his only reason for going with you was to torment you. What kind of person actually wants that as a traveling companion? He is just a loud mouth annoying asshat, and in fact, reminds me of some people I am forced to work with. Which doesn't say a lot about some of my co workers, or Durance. I am fine with wierd or zany, Xan really is my favorite BG1 companion. Annoying douchebaggery though? I can do without.

No comment. Other than to say i also upped 8 dollars ;p.

Darth Vader F yeah!

I doubt investor funds will count for backer funds. People need to remember what an investment is. If someone put 50k in as an "investment" that means they expect to get their 50k back, and a percentage of profit. I don't expect Obsidian to pay my backer tier back, much less with profits.

I just want to reinforce something real quick because I feel like it is something some people on this forum are selectively ignoring. Bobby Hull said, and I quote - "Other backers, somewhat understandably, think spending large sums of cash on "content" means they should get to design quests, additional scenarios, NPCs, and generally hope for content that is out of scope of what 5,000 dollars actually buys." As Fluffle mentioned there was another thread where AarikD posted an answer he was given by Adam Brenneke. That answer went something to the tune of - Backers don't get to play designer in our game, we still design it, you can give ideas but we decide how it goes in. That's not a quote, but that's basically what it said. If the island, and whatever else, does happen, please don't go into this thinking you are going to design some big quest chain, an epic weapon, multiple unique NPC's or enemies, write dialog, submit some graphics, or any of that. You simply will not get to do those things. You will get to name an island, maybe have some input on what shape it is, give some ideas on what you want the theme of the island to be, and maybe pick a couple specific features. That isn't to say you can't ask for a volcano on the island, that isn't to say it won't be used as a dungeon, or for a quest. I am saying if you get a Volcano on the island, and it turns into a dungeon with some quests, it will be because it worked for Obsidian and they chose to do it that way. Not because you wrote a quest with a 10 page backstory. I don't mean to be a killjoy, but Obsidian for various reasons needs to be polite, and can't be as direct as is needed to make some backers understand this. I say this, because I have talked to many backers in private since these threads started, and some of their responses and feedback have made it clear to me they just aren't grasping this.

Well I doubt the RPG Codex is quite as excited this time. Also we have over 2 weeks to go. You normally get a burst about equal to your first weekend in the last day or two. I wouldn't be shocked if long term they match the 3.9 mill, and or even peak over 4.

Personally you know what I would like to see? No mega dungeon, but replace it with a "mega quest". Something you start early game and maybe seems innocuous at first, like delivering some merchant goods, or hunting down a bandit group. But it leads to another thing, and another, and another, and spans much of the game. Ultimately leading on a long game sort of treasure hunt that culminates in a really hard encounter against some rival group winner take all.

Uh no. Berath's blessing was one of the buffs you could get in Eternity 1. It is trying to say "create a new character and still get everything you could have gotten as a legit character import!"

Any further word on this? Is this still a what if or a "it could happen"?

So Eder not only lost his levels, but he now has selective amnesia, and doesn't remember that the Female Fire Godlike used to be a Male Orlan? There is a reason I mentioned the only game I have ever seen that lets a player take it this far is Saint's Row, and Saint's Row is not exactly the bastion of immersion and rich narrative.

Honestly fluffle it seems to be the stronger support is for the island, and no one really wants to do the pirate "crew" unless the island can't be done. I would just wait and see if they come up with an extra island tier at this point. I know I am left a little let down by the pirate crew concept, and don't feel strongly enough about it to put my money there.

I think you may have needed to be subbed to Obsidians own newsletter, not just a backer on kickstarter, to get the email. Either way, it is just 5 dollars. Not exactly a huge deal, it doesn't even cover shipping if you get physical rewards.

Well the funny story is that the Black Hound is a backer inn in name only. What happened was the person who bought that tier never got in contact with, or responded to, Obsidian. So in the end Obsidian had to design the inn themselves.

I would just stick with the Option A, the support just doesn't seem to be there for B.

Yeah really. My man Xan hated life, and bitched up a storm.... but he never ran in the middle of the fight like a crazy sissy pants.

Hah! That's pretty cool. I mean it's obviously an instant reload, but still. Not if the lightning bolt hit Khalid like TrueNuetral said. Specifically to respond to Adam.... not sure lightning should be killing us this time, but I think status effects from certain weather conditions would be pretty nice.

Assuming there is an expansion at all, it would preferably happen after the end, or very close to the end.

Kind of a non question because there is no island to back for. I agree with Osvir, the best bet would be to get involved with one of the communities who already grabbed an island.

Good question. If someone really does want to change EVERYTHING about their character they are importing.... Why aren't they just making a new character, and going through the picking a world state stuff? There is definitely a line where the amount of changes get silly. I mean there is only one sequential game I recall that allowed you to change even your sex from game to game.... and it was Saint's Row. Even in that silly over the top series characters would still find it odd "Didn't you used to be a guy...?"

Okay I am still voting Obsidian Marauders, but I will admit it "Black Isle Bastards" is pretty sweet.

BoBs? Do we hate ourselves? Why are we named Bob? (Karkarov = person with a long history of people named Bob.)

But now the bigger question? Can we go Saber and Pistol?!?!?!?! I am a classic buccaneer damnit!

So this came up in the first dev stream and Josh himself suggested we discuss it on the forums, so .... yeah someone has to make the thread, may as well be me. Long and short of it, with the game restarting at level 1, how do people feel about having the ability to change your character? If you feel you should be able to change them, how much should be open to change? Is it okay to change your class? Change your appearance such as beard style, or hair color? What about changing your subrace? How about your entire race in and of itself? Maybe you used to be a lady and suddenly you want to be a guy? Edit: Some people have gotten really specific and added in options I didn't fully consider at first so I am just going to repost my opinion here in bullet form Cosmetics, like hair style or skin color - Yes Class - Yes First level skill choices even if you stay the same Class - Yes Stats - Yes, it would be sort of asinine to let you change class but not adjust your stats to compensate for the new class Voice Package - Yes, it has been years your voice may have changed and your "attitude" can also shift, attitude was a big factor in your voice choice Background, assuming it is even still in game - No, you got beat down, but Eothas didn't time travel and make you change your life choices Subculture - No Race - No Sex - No, again you got a beat down, not the most advanced plastic surgery Eora has ever seen. Name - No Feel free to continue to weigh in with your own opinions folks!