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That is very true, you are right...but fantasy worlds not only mirror our in pure estetical physical appereance. Like we compare cultures from PoE to different eras from our own and what implication that may have, so it plausable to assume the worst. Albino kids in some african countries are being killed, belived they are cursed, bring bad luck, their body parts are used in magical rituals, etc...some woman in hindu parts of india die evry year in isloation from exsaution and exposure to natural elements becouse menstrual cycle is considered unclean, touch from one may bring bad luck and even death. Just some examples, it is easy to google for more. That happens even TODAY...I think it is very plausable this might also be case in PoE world. I am aware it can be that those entities are accepted and considered as blessing no matter their aspect and in PoW world they enjoy certain priviliges that come with their heredity. I really dont have clue and it will be fun to explore the setting. Imo it is possible we can also assume the worst. You're forgetting that godlikes have godlike powers, magic, and blessings, unlike minorities in real world. If I live in the world of Eternity, I wouldn't mess with people like death or fire godlikes.

Here are some photos of Sochi I found on Reddit. Funny that you don't see this circulated in media. http://m.imgur.com/a/e6hHh http://m.imgur.com/a/Mlxmv They turned it into good resort IMO. Some redditors note that the ridiculous photos are from a hotel (Gorski Grand Hotel) that give discounts for staying in unfinished rooms. A bit of a **** response from a nice gesture IMO.

Oh I LOVE lists, here's mine: 1. Mask of the Betrayer 2. Fallout: New Vegas + Expansions (dem gold bars) 3. Alpha Protocol 4. Planescape Torment 5. KOTOR 2 6. Final Fantasy Tactics 7. Final Fantasy XII 8. Persona 4 9. Mass Effect 1 10. Dragon Age: Origins

I guess all those typings grow his biceps. Man he's so busy!

You're talking as if Russia was an actual democracy where people had a vote as to what happens with their money. It's also a country that institutionalized homophobia and yet hosts an international sporting event supposed to stand for equality and fairness, not personal bigotry of a de facto dictator. True, ideally, I think Olympics should be hosted on some remote island over and over again, maintained by the committee. It's the most "neutral" and budget friendly way to do it. But then again, countries wouldn't pay the Committee as much as today, since it doesn't promote their tourism sector. Even with democracy, a person can't really decide their country's spendings, especially if the country is as big as Russia. Majority of US citizens sure as hell don't want to fund NSA citizen spying program, but there it is. IMO, a country shouldn't meddle in other countries' business if it has nothing to do with them.

While Cracked is an edutainment website, their latest article on Sochi is a decent summary of what's wrong with Sochi. It's not just institutionalized homophobia affecting the games. I particularly like the comparison between Beijing 2008 and Sochi 2014. Summer Olympics, bigger by a factor of three, cost about 80% of Sochi's budget. And you can't say China is a frugal spender either. I find it amusing that the budget of Sochi is the entire GDP of Guatemala or Bulgaria. Well, even though it's seedy as ****, it's still their money, if they can afford to spend money on some relatively-harmless-event-on-international scale, why should other countries care? There are worse spendings. Other points are horrible though, but still in "meh news" limit. You don't see people in the West freak out when Abe visited Yasukuni or pose with plane number "731," so a douchebag mayor is relatively tame. The territory expansion is "temporary" and it's too soon to tell, and besides it's only security zone. I don't really care about animals, so meh. Evicted families are the worst thing though.

I have no problems about gay activists voicing their complaints, it's understandable. But the overblown reaction is just not needed IMO, and it sets negative tone to most news I read about Sochi, when I just want to read something light about the Olympics. God forbids Olympics to be a happy occasion, I remember the same thing happened to China Olympics.

Much negativity, even though it's a rare event where countries actually fight on fair arena. I thought the redecorated Sochi is quite good, certainly not the worst. Although I think they spread too thin with those 51 billions, not counting the corruptions. I do think the gay stuff is overblown anyway, to the point of Hitler insults. It's not like homosexuality is 100% accepted in the West, some states in US doesn't even legalize same sex marriage but you don't find people equating them with Hitler's Germany.

The word brutal is the key. Brutes are normally carefree and undisciplined. I think even they can exploit weaknesses and fight dirty.

Did we ever know why the Reapers saved the Citadel for last? In the beginning of ME3, they sacked the most militarily active races in the galaxy: human, turian, and batarian. They also have enough goons to conquer earth (converted batarians). They are also ONE mass relay away from Citadel. Conquering Citadel, the center of Galactic government would ensure their success. But they kinda ignored it. Massive plot-breaking hole? IMO, it's better if ME3 ended as cosmic horror story, instead of relying on space magic. The Reapers will always win, but depending on how much they like your Shepard, the ending will be less bleaker and bleaker.

I think, for me at least, "maturity" means the story lets you think for yourself and create your own interpretations, like a proper adult. This is done with a great dose of subtlety and subtexts.

I don't think isometric open-world RPG is THAT hard. Think of Arcanum, but now with more randomly-generated land for unimportant areas to save money & time

I wouldn't mind a Japan-style RPG coming from Obsidian, since some Obsidian staffs did express their fondness of Chrono Trigger. I mean, an FF7 with less existential angst, dragged plot, and forced dramas would totally awesome. Other than that, ALTERNATE HISTORY please! Like, what happened if Hitler won or something.

There will be mods for that OP, if PE is successful.

Is-is that a vagina?

I think they can do that because battle is not the focus of Numenera, just like Planescape Torment.

Anything but black-and-white quests, it's a total turn off, because it usually come across as very patronizing, especially if there's a political elements (governing ideologies, gender politics, majority vs minority, etc) in the quest. I used to like Assassin's Creed, but after AC2, the quests are pretty much "Assassins are noble freedom-fighting righteous rebel heroes, killing the creepy unhygienic incestuous dog-kicking shadow government called the Templars."

...and overheats. Enjoy your BLOD

DA3 gameplay kinda looks like Witcher 2... not so sure how to feel about that. And is that a warrior wielding a huge sword, wearing heavy armor while casting magic? I smell yet another Bioware Marty Stu , but I digress.

My guess is until the backer site is up and running. We do have one tentative title though, it's Pillars of Eternity.

Obsidian should make Walter White-like portrait. A meek, ordinary-looking old peasant but capable of doing heinous evil acts.

Pretty stoked up for this! Nice work Obsidian :D

Welcome to Obsidian side! They certainly ruined other RPGs for me You should play Mask of the Betrayer next and, if you don't mind a bit unpolished game, Alpha Protocol.

I like villains manipulating me too Kreia The way she lied to me

dat 7 o'clock chest hair Great stronghold :D, will be waiting for next update EDIT: A minor feedback for the WIP, there's something weird about the cart tracks at the main gate, it's kinda cut off.