Ben007

Thank you Eric. I like what I am hearing about the conversations work and, so far, this is one of my favorite parts of the beta.

As some others have commented, it does not appear to be as developed at this point as I expected it to be. I like the character creation, there are plenty of choices for race, class, etc. Needs more/better choices for hair, especially better hair. Given the limits of the beta there seems to be a good variety of npc's to interact with, creatures and enemies to slay, etc. I have to say I like the idea of getting back to having to actively "search" for hidden items rather than having the hotkey point a neon arrow at them. Ultimately though the massive amount bugs, which even a beta shouldn't have at this point, have made this unplayable for me at this point. Can't finish quests, can't lockpick, can't use the grapple, can't stop getting one-shotted because my weapons and armor have disappeared ... again. A beta test should be about testing the gameplay and mechanics, not getting slapped in the face by massive game-breaking, bugs that QA should have easily spotted and fixed during alpha. For a good idea of what a beta release should be, check out Grim Dawn by Crate. Pillars of Eternity was, and still is, the game I anticipate most. However, if this beta is any indication, I'll be waiting for the final release longer than I thought.

Mark me dwn as "FOR" queues. No one says you HAVE to use them.

I would like to be Master Smith of the Obsidian Order and ... ... got to go the fire is hot and there's steel to be forged!