Messier-31

Spoken to Aarik, and it's official:

Actually this isn't the first time: https://twitter.com/jesawyer/status/771155606296158208 https://forums.obsidian.net/topic/87059-josh-sawyer-pillars-of-eternity-2-tease-thread/page-4?do=findComment&comment=1839608

I just spoken to Wael (having no other boon whatsoever) and there was no dialog option to agree to his idea. The conversation simply ended with a 'farewell' and there is no Wael's Boon in my character sheet. Khaaaaaaaan!

BONUS - temporary companions Calisca - meadow human, fighter Subjective moniker: The Doodad Overwiew: The reason for joining is trivial, she is just a tutorial help, but makes sense story-wise to help you find them berries. She has the same voice-actress as Sagani, and her american broad accent is unbearable (same as Odema's), but at least we get to meet her sister in Gilded Vale, thus having a substitute for a companion related quest. Overall rating: 3/10 - best thing about her is that she gives the best possibility to talk about our character's background, period Heodan - meadow human, rogue Subjective moniker: The Dean Overwiew: The Dean stands for James Dean, as I see him as a young rebel (part-time vendor) who died prematurely. He isn't a bad-ass but had potential to be a really interesting rogue. Time he had in the game was short and negligible as he became the victim of Obsidian's "tutorial-companions-are-left-behind" policy. Overall rating: 7/10 - the forecast is that he could've been a better rogue character than Devil of Caroc

That is an interesting question. I assumed it work “in proximity” rather than through genealogy. Maybe the machine targets the closest relatives of the Hollowborn (thus Dyrwoodans in general and not your party).

I know of some older boy & girl scouts that plan on having a detective-theme larp adventure in the woods. People responsible for the organization plan on burying a plastic skeleton somewhere in the ground for the participants to dig it out. It would be a shame if there was a real police patrol in the vicinity.

OH COME ON, GUY

There's been some pondering here about the importance of companions in the story, about their advantage/disadvantage to custom adventurers, which quest is the best or worst, which companion is Your least favourite, and so on, yada yada yada. This is why I decided to gather all of these things together in an attempt to make a reasonably fair review of all of the above. But I don't feel confident to write about how good they are in combat and tactics, because I never play above normal. So, without any further ado, I proclaim this thread open! *applause* Thank you, one person. ************************************************************************** Aloth Corfiser - wood elf, wizard Subjective moniker: The Wizard Reason for joining: At first it seems quite allright that he seeks company of another stranger in this new land. Later it is revealed that there was a hidden agenda, and there is more than meets the eye about this elf. The implication may become fatal for Aloth, because rejecting him after his confession lead to his untimely death. Personal quest: There is some irony that Aloth seeks the attention of a watcher or animancer to help and/or better understand his problem with Iselmyr. After all he was/is a member of the Leaden Key, so animancy isn't his favourite topic. But for what it's worth, Iselmyr is the best. Overall rating: 9/10 - well written classic elven wizard with some interesting personality(ties) Edér Teylecg ​- meadow human, fighter Subjective moniker: The Farmboy Reason for joining: ​It makes sense, as most inhabitants of Gilded Vale would see him dead for picking the wrong faith. Personal quest: This is a classic "what happened to my [insert relative here]" quest, but the investigation is interesting. The most things I like are multiple ways of getting the record from the First Fires and the vague ending. Vague for Edér that is, because he doesn't get to know what really happened with Woden. It's kinda sad, but well written. But better luck next time (Deadfire)! Overall rating: 10/10 - generic fighter that likes to pet animals and gets to be the best friends with the main character Kana Rua ​- island aumaua, chanter Subjective moniker: The Giant Reason for joining: ​This one is okay, because as long as you're gonna descend into the Endless Paths he would be more than happy to tag along because of his quest. So it makes sense! Personal quest: Tanvii ora Toha is out of his reach, so this is similar to the outcome that Edér gets, as no happy ending for him also. The quest is awfully short though, and I have a headache when trying to tie Kana's endings with your interactions with him. Overall rating: 5/10 - he seems off (strange class for a towering big guy like him), and his singing irks me... but his scholar banter is really OK Durance ​ - meadow human, priest of Magran Subjective moniker: ​The Hobo Reason for joining: ​I'll be honest with you - I don't get it. He notices you being a watcher and rambles about some trials, yada yada yada. Gibberish to me. Personal quest: This is quite a lore-dump, but I appreciate the fact he is one of the Godhammer engineers. Too bad most of his stuff written by Chris Avellone got cut out, I'm sure it could've been better. Reading through his dialog is cumbersome, but it gets better towards the end (e.g. Council of Stars). Overall rating: 7/10 - great voice acting, interesting personality and banters, kinda repulsive (as meant to be) Sagani ​ - boreaf dwarf, hunter, pet fox Itumaak Subjective moniker: The Mom Reason for joining: Absurd. Even if her quest made sense, it was far fetched to put your hopes in a stranger, even one being a watcher. But maybe she was just desperate enough at that point. Personal quest: The investigation is interesting, the ending gets even better. I like the fact that in terms of roleplaying I can tell her how stupid and meaningless her pursue is. Yes, that didn't end well in the ending slides. Overall rating: 4/10 - your typical dwarf character opposite, boring for most of the time Pallegina mes Rèi ​ - ocean human avian godlike, paladin of Frermàs mes Canc Suolias Subjective moniker: ​The Woman Reason for joining: She joins you because *reasons*, not a single common thread between the two of you was given that day. Personal quest: It has impact, I'll give 'em that, but I was feeling some insufficiency (it's a quickie). There was more soul in her talk with Hylea. Overall rating: 6/10 - there is a great background here and I like her concept *a lot*, but sadly she lacks significance Hiravias - hearth orlan, druid Subjective moniker: The Joker Reason for joining: Once again a bloke wants to travel together just for the fun of it. Maybe his exile was the reason to be a member of a larger pack, but it feels slightly imposed. But who am I kidding? Wael works in mysterious ways... Personal quest: ​I seriously don't see a connection between his pursue for anserws about the Autumn Stelgaer form and finding his soul-brother on the Burial Isle. I honestly think this has next to nothing to do with it and the quest makes a U-turn upon encountering Scathden. Witty remark at the end makes me chuckle so. Overall rating: 8/10 - despite the 'meh' quest he is a great caster and has a lot of clever things to say on our journey Grieving Mother​ - meadow human, cipher Subjective moniker: ​The Ghost Reason for joining: ​The woman wants to be hidden, so when a watcher makes it clear that he/she can see what is going on, she ends up following you. What better things she had to do anyway? It's not bad, but people seem to put a lot of faith in watcher abilities helping them in their own problems. Personal quest: One more lost potential from Chris Avellone cut content. Uncovering her story is good, but still there there is little to it. But hats off for making at least one character that may permanently leave you (either by doing her quest the "wrong" way or Simoc's quest the "cruel" way). Overall rating: 7/10 - she is a fantastic cipher, has great interjections in some quests (Edér's personal, Skaen temple), love the sound of chimes, but her being such a loner is slightly unsatisfactory Devil of Caroc ​- construct, rogue Subjective moniker: ​The Robot Reason for joining: Good thinking on her behalf, because she wanted both: to find Harmke and search the Durgan's Battery for a way to restore her (but that was just a hint after the Harmke thing and it was never mentioned again) Personal quest: Plain and easy in design, but has this little dillema that most of us like. Overall rating: 5/10 - she is quite allright, but I don't like my rogues like I like my cofee: in a plastic cup (I mean the bronze golem body is cool, but would rather see it on a different character concept) Heihachi Mishima Zahua​ - savannah human, monk Subjective moniker: The Junkie Reason for joining: Jumping out of a barrel full of fish seemed legit at the time? Personal quest: Let's have some shrooms and... whoooooaaaaa, the colors have shapes now... Overall rating: 2/10 - his background is interesting, but personally I diss "Karate Kid" Mr Miyagi wannabes in fantasy Maneha​ - coastal aumaua, barbarian Subjective moniker: ​The Derp Reason for joining: Asking to join a stranger that may or may not happen to find the place you're looking for is asking for trouble. Personal quest: ​She wants to forget her past life, but for the most of the time we forget that she is a Giftbearer of Ondra. In my opinion this might be a more interesting path to follow than searching for a pool of blissful water. She makes a lesbian comment about being attracted to Pallegina, this is also never mentioned again. Overall rating: 3/10 - her class (companion-wise) was the last to get into the game and the character feels rushed and poorly prepared

^ Heh! You tell 'em, Marl!

You're probably right... But I do like 'em

Is this sarcasm? I HOPE NOT.

Wait... Was there a way to not kill them all? Uariki She doesn't seem to mind the intrusion, and stays peaceful as long as you don't threaten her. If you've previously talked to Tanoss and tell her that he asked you to kill her, she asks you to kill him (and the other apprentices) instead. If you do this for her, she rewards you with a scroll and some potions.

Wrong.

I hope he may still be single-class with emboldened Iselmyr.

Things like these are nice, it shows the devs are aware of the good/bad things and will work on them. Alpha Protocol, why yes it is, though I never had the will or time to try it. As of Geralt... well, it had to be him, in order to appease the novels fanbase.

Some portraits on class-pages are wider, stretched.

About the logo - nice addition, but it's quite big, thus there's a lot of unneecesary scrolling.

All people of different skin color look much alike to you

Huh? The only bounty I would compare to these was the Berath priest in Searing Falls, and I managed to beat him with level 14 I think? Brynlod.

Speaking of readable...

You all should just cool down. Does it actually make sense in pressing this issue further? What about them Josh Sawyer teasers? I would like to see more of those. Now please, back on track.

No, but I'm not sure, could be wrong. I suggest you search for keywords like "log" in the Q&A transcripts. Q&A No. 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/5rju7y/link_deadfire_qa_session_with_josh_sawyer_1h05m/dd867io/ Q&A No. 2 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/5szojj/link_deadfire_qa_session_2_with_josh_sawyer_8th/ddjr97z/ Q&A No. 3 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/5ueus0/pillars_of_eternity_ii_deadfire_qa_stream_3/ Q&A No. 4 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/5vsoiy/pillars_of_eternity_ii_deadfire_qa_4_transcript/ Q&A No. 5 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/5ye510/pillars_of_eternity_ii_deadfire_qa_stream_5/ Q&A No. 6 - https://www.reddit.com/r/projecteternity/comments/6n1aeo/pillars_of_eternity_ii_deadfire_qa_6_transcript/

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