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  1. rjshae
    Spell cool-downs I don't have a problem with; it's tactical combat cool-downs where it seems a little odd. For the latter, one might interpret it as the opponent keeping a watchful eye for the same tactic being used. But then it should be re-chargeable by disengaging from a fight.
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    If Might was a purely physical attribute then I think the damage component would be fine as it stands. For me (and perhaps others) the issue comes when Might is applied to magic damage. However, the designers can implement the soul system so that it relies on the potency of the physical expression for its deadliness. That would mean that an intense physical component, perhaps accompanied by a loud verbal expression, is required for any damage-causing spell or power. It would limit the types of spells you can cast while paralyzed. It seems very anime-like...
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    It might be the Sorcerer's Tomb. Seems to be located near Dyrwood, at any rate.
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    Because the mage can be targeted by arrows, bolts, guns, hurled weapons, and spells. Isn't that what you'd do against an enemy spell caster?
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    Regarding the above, I'm not sure how well I would like a game where you are playing a series of pre-generated characters within an established story timeline. It sounds like it could be mostly a combat sessions intermixed with narrative. Not really an RPG at that point since there is no character development and your choices are limited.
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    I have been wondering whether the 'Healing' aspect of Might is the Stamina recovery rate during (and immediately after) combat? They probably picked 'Mig' because it is consistent with the other abbreviations. Plus 'Mgt' sounds like management.
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    I'd much rather see concepts like a console version and co-op/multi-player be explored well after the game is released; assuming it is even possible with this code base. That way it doesn't interfere with the PC version. For example, Red Dead Redemption may finally be getting a PC port through an external contract, some four years after it came out on console. Hurray!
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    There's probably a number of ways to rationalize the meaning of Might to cover both physical and mental strength. One might view at it as a form of Qi in Chinese culture, providing a life force that sustains a living being. Perhaps then capabilities of the old Strength stat in D&D is now represented by the combination of Mgt and Con, while Intelligence is Mgt and Int? It's a bit of a fudge, I know.
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    I'm going to take a wild guess that The Devil of Caroc is the name of the PC's pet...
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    Very nice. It all looks like its coming along well, and I'm glad. Keep up the good work!
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    I do not think this is an accurate recollection of events. There were problems with the loot tables but there was a lot of loot in IWD2 from beginning to end. We adjusted the stats of items in the patch, but we didn't dramatically change their distribution and I certainly don't remember adding anything. I certainly didn't have an issue with the loot in IWD2 and if there was "outcry" I missed it. In fact I particularly liked that it had masterwork weapons at low levels; it made for a nice transition.
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    Collateal? That's so 2009... But yeah, having onlookers respond logically to events and environment can add a lot to the game experience. The Witcher was wonderful that way (or at least it was for the environment part).
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    Remember when finding your first magical item was a thrill? Yeah I'm that old...
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    Recall that in MotB you started out at an already high level so the economy was different. The merchants were selling gear that the average Joe couldn't possibly afford, so the economy was completely and utterly unrealistic for a medieval setting.
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    To me, limiting gold is at the same level of realism as weapon repair; it's probably something better left to the expert mode. But a comparable option is to have "grades" of equipment, then limit the highest grade that a store deals with. I.e. a cheap Grade I or a good grade II sword is available from the village smithy; buying an expensive Grade V sword requires a visit to the Exquisito Sword Works in the capitol city.
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    Would it work better with 2D arrays? I.e. adding 3 and 2 => result in array element [3][2].
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    I think my expectation is that playing the game in Expert mode with a higher difficulty setting will take longer. Perhaps much longer. On the other hand, Casual mode should be easier to pick up and set down. But I really don't think the game should be streamlined too much to satisfy the time limitations of just a part of the market. For example, I can play the game when there are longer free intervals to focus on the action.
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    For me a well-implemented strengths/flaws system would have successful information hiding, in which case the determination of a favorable strength/flaw for a particular character type would be independent of the specific game conditions. Unfortunately that can't happen given the existence of walkthrough strategy guides... unless the game itself meta-games the selected strength/flaw to have a net neutral benefit. People probably wouldn't like that. It might be better to focus on what strength/flaws people would find fun to play with, rather than whether one or another gives a greater advantage. After all, one can always change the game difficulty level if a particular selection makes the game too easy.
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    The only thing I really wonder about is how far along they are on the overall production schedule? Other details are always welcome, of course.
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    Perhaps a companion who is in reality just a receptacle for an unbroken soul that was torn from its original body and bound to a medallion. Currently, the companion has the form of a furry animal who seems surprisingly intelligent, yet possessing the nature of a loyal pet. But it snarls at anybody attempting to remove the medallion from around its neck. Powered by its trapped soul, the pet possesses some unusual abilities that aid you on your quests. Its power is seen to grow in proportion to your own. In time, you may acquire tools that allow you to learn the truth about your pet. You then discover that it is on a quest to restore itself into its original body, which is serving some diabolical purpose in parts unknown.
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    I'm not really seeing the benefit of this. It's an option that most people would probably ignore, which means it would have low development priority.
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    You could overrun the planet with a mincing machine. Program them to attack each other, making even more copies.... Personally I'd like to see a more "practical" limitation. Like it can only fully replicate itself by absorbing the soul of a creature it has slain.
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    I still still can't seem to get into Agents of Shield, and yet I can't stop watching it. What's up with that? Must be subliminal mind-control technology.
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    The sales will have a strong dependency on how well the end product is received. Thus far it's looking good, but gamers as a whole can be a finicky market. Even the smallest perceived flaws can draw remarkably virulent commentary.
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    Well hopefully the mix of options available during level up will allow you to build and tune your own "kit". Despite not having multi-class, these options, plus the skill system, may at least let you "minor" in another class.
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