Jajo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I could swear there was an option, to have the news (screen) hidden by default at game start, before patch 1.1 (or am I mistaken?). Either way, I'm missing it, since I find being greeted by the news screen quite invasive and aesthetically displeasing. I understand that it can be very handy, but I already have a web browser and an email client and I therefore really do not need nor want a third venue to contact me about the game. Especially in such an involuntary and immersion breaking way. EDIT: Rephrased for clarity. Edited June 8, 2018 by Jajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 There is a small tab on the left edge of the news screen to minimize it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jajo Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 There is a small tab on the left edge of the news screen to minimize it. Yeah, I know that, but I'd like to have it minimized by default. Ideally I would want to not be greeted by advertisements when launching a game... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Yeah, especially since it seems to be kinda bugged with the latest patch. At least for me it's covering parts of the menu on startup. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortuntek Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 You're not mistaken, there WAS an option in the menu to disable it before. And they removed it (it wasn't working) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfrider100 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Yeah I too was looking for the option to hide the news, since the news feed is taking up half my screen at the movement. It seems the hide news option was removed in patch 1.1. Edited June 10, 2018 by wolfrider100 " Life... is strength. That is not to be contested, it seems logical enough. You live, you affect your world. " ` Jon Irenicus ´ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Explosion Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) They definitely removed the option to have it off by default. I don't really give a flying fig newton about their "news" function because I spend entirely too much time online and probably already know about all the stuff the feed is telling me about. I just want to play the game, I don't need a huge frelling ad telling me about the DLC I already bought/downloaded. Edited June 9, 2018 by Dr. Explosion 4 Pretend what I wrote was actually really witty and/or deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeroer Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The best part is that it shows me stuff that I'm supposed download - but I have already done that, so what's the point...? 3 Deadfire Community Patch: Nexus Mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jajo Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Yeah, that makes it even more inane. They could perhaps use an icon at the bottom, like it is for listing DLCs. Make it glow or something, if there's BREAKING NEWS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Winter Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Gah, MY EYES!! Just updated Deadfire and like you, the news screen is now unhidden by default. Not only that, it's HUGE and cuts across my options menu. I can thankfully minimize it but I'd rather get rid of it altogether (I'm not even online on my gaming machine so it's not like I can click on any of the 'news' (I already know about) anyway). Dear Obs - please reinstate the news-hider option _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Casts Nature's Terror* , *Casts Firebug* , *Casts Rot-Skulls* , *Casts Garden of Life* *Spirit-shifts to cat form* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Yeah, it sucks. It's garish to have all the ads and spam covering the entire screen - it's like a pop up ad on their own software. 2 Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I propose that Obsidian implement a small icon of a kraken, with googly eyes, in the lower right corner instead. Named "Shippy", he can dispense the breaking news and other helpful tips: "I see you want to create a custom history. Would you like my help with the format?" "Hello, I'm Shippy. Did you know you can click on the News tab to hide or expand it?" I would honestly prefer Shippy to the current situation... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormerine Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I propose that Obsidian implement a small icon of a kraken, with googly eyes, in the lower right corner instead. Named "Shippy", he can dispense the breaking news and other helpful tips: "I see you want to create a custom history. Would you like my help with the format?" "Hello, I'm Shippy. Did you know you can click on the News tab to hide or expand it?" I would honestly prefer Shippy to the current situation... Nimnok would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 To quote Silent Winter, "Gah, MY EYES!" While I don't appreciate getting adverts (not interested in the latest news either) in games, I can tolerate them if they are unobtrusively displayed. This implementation is just hideous! By default I usually block single player games from connecting to the internet so it's not a big deal. But I'm still stuck with this huge window. Obsidian, if you're going force this on me, at least don't make it an eyesore please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I propose that Obsidian implement a small icon of a kraken, with googly eyes, in the lower right corner instead. Named "Shippy", he can dispense the breaking news and other helpful tips: "I see you want to create a custom history. Would you like my help with the format?" "Hello, I'm Shippy. Did you know you can click on the News tab to hide or expand it?" I would honestly prefer Shippy to the current situation... Heh. "I noticed that you just had your entire party wiped out. Would you like me to reduce the difficulty for you?" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryFan Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Really this forum post is this old!!! And the News is still a ****ing thing. **** this game. I should have read this first before buying. Things like this piss me off to no end. I will not be buying POE 3. If that is a thing. Mainly because of the **** news tab. **** obsidian for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asnjas Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) The devs advertising there own stuff through a game they made, you bought,support and are interested in. I can image if ads pop up outside elsewhere but in yhe very game they made? Cut em a break. Not to mention ive seen ads for the turn based updates and patches everyone always asks about. Turn off news so you can ask the very question here. Edited March 30, 2019 by asnjas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeroer Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Really this forum post is this old!!! And the News is still a ****ing thing. **** this game. I should have read this first before buying. Things like this piss me off to no end. I will not be buying POE 3. If that is a thing. Mainly because of the **** news tab. **** obsidian for this. Please work on your mental issues with a professional threapist. Preferably one with a decent screaming room. We are too fragile and sensitive to carry that burden. We also are all very, very angry for different reasons - but we secretly and decently scream into our pillows. With lots of dignity... 1 Deadfire Community Patch: Nexus Mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenomenum Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Honestly, i agreed with this guy (though i don't admire his manners) that News tab should be hidden by default. There's no news to show at this moment, and if Obsidian want to tell me something, no need to forcefully throwing it in my face. P.S. I recall that i wrote something about it a long time ago (in august 2018 i think). 1 Pillars of Eternity 1 - Russian Extended Localization Pillars of Eternity 2 - Deadfire Russian Localization Fix Pillars of Eternity 2 - Deadfire Community Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzar_monty Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Yeah, it sucks. It's garish to have all the ads and spam covering the entire screen - it's like a pop up ad on their own software. This is a superb comment. Such a succinct and apt description of what it is. I wholeheartedly agree that the huge news screen displays a baffling lack of discretion and style. I mean, what were/are they thinking? We already have the game, we are already customers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blutwurstritter Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Heresy ! You are supposed to buy the game a second time, you ingrates ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeroer Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Honestly, i agreed with this guy (though i don't admire his manners) that News tab should be hidden by default. I think we all do. Even less reason to rant like a dockside... escort. Deadfire Community Patch: Nexus Mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llsnk Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Ok, I know I'm late to this, but here's what worked (so far) for me: I simply edited the "NewsArchive.xml" file. In my case it is located at %userprofile%\appdata\locallow\Obsidian Entertainment\Pillars of Eternity II\ I removed the <News> and <Packages> statements, and to be safe, marked the file as a read-only. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, llsnk said: Ok, I know I'm late to this, but here's what worked (so far) for me: I simply edited the "NewsArchive.xml" file. In my case it is located at %userprofile%\appdata\locallow\Obsidian Entertainment\Pillars of Eternity II\ I removed the <News> and <Packages> statements, and to be safe, marked the file as a read-only. You should post here more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qhuenta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks for the late post! You have saved my eyes and my sanity, with your little edit. A title screen is the first thing I see when I sit down to play a game. Ideally that screen should lead you into the game excited, delighted or otherwise ready to enjoy yourself. The last thing I want to see when starting any game is news or advertising, even from studios I love about products they make. The less stuff competing for my visual attention the better. You've taken that bitter taste that was in my mouth away my sour mood is easing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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