Tigranes Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Stick it out, the town opens up in the familiar way you recognise after that fight. 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...
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Eh, with a grifter background the town opens up p. quickly. It is jarring to be teleported around though, and I have to say that some of my concerns seeing the feedback on the ITS forums turned out to be true, there are a lot of points when there is only a choice available and I feel like the way I play has already been decided due to my build. I was expecting a "spiritual successor" to Fallout, but the high-level design feels significantly different despite some similarities. Overall I'd say I like Fallout's better, though Age of Decadence seems like a fine RPG with some well thought-out mechanics, serviceable writing, interesting lore, etc. You can definitely feel that it was the product of a small team working on it in their free time, lots of usability issues and puzzling choices with the interface and controls here and there. Then again, bigger professional teams have produced worse results, so I can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwars Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 If people have trouble with the combat, I recommend reading this little post for some good tips: http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,2497.0.html It doesn't really feel like any other game I can think of. In comparison with Fallout, it has a *lot* more options in just how to solve things (more than any game I can think of). But the sorta of "casual" gameplay, walking around, exploring and stuff like that is very downplayed in AoD. That will turn a lot of people off from the game, especially if you're not a fan or don't get excited by the prospects of text-adventures or the turn-based combat Listen to my home-made recordings (some original songs, some not): http://www.youtube.c...low=grid&view=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Trailer for those wondering what kind of game this is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JSV1ei6OjY&feature=player_embedded Edited March 25, 2012 by Meshugger "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hehe, I've read that posts. "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...
sorophx Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 oooh, past the 500-post mark Walsingham said: I was struggling to understand ths until I noticed you are from Finland. And having been educated solely by mkreku in this respect I am convinced that Finland essentially IS the wh40k universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Almost done with my second playthrough (technically already done, but I want to actually go through another route rather than the opportunistic one) with an Assassin character. It's true that it's kinda clunky with some UI consistency issues, etc. and there's still some work to be done on the usability front (but it's much much much better than the combat demo already), but man, the content is top-notch. Great branching story with tons of opportunities to solve different situations, different viewpoints, and great C&C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Beat Assassin, Loremaster, now trying Mercenary with high block and hammer. Feel like I could actually take out the Raider Camp on my own with just that little extra. What I'm trying to do is go in there with a big tower shield and 50 block, which means 95% of the three bowmen's attacks are blocked, and get into a corner where I'm fighting the melee dudes one at a time. Alas, the axemen keep splitting my shields when it's their turn, wasting precious time, and no matter how impregnable you are 7 enemies is a lot to take down with 4 CON and 35 HP. Actually, that's the thing with AOD battles - they're really hard, but after a while you can see that you'd only need a little more to tip the balance over numbers-wise. The dodge assassin got a massive break when I discovered the power of two-handers, for instance. We'll see... there are also a few abilities I haven't really explored, like Traps, and it seems some skill use options only come up when you have sufficient skill, so I wouldn't know about them? 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...
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Traps doesn't really seem worthy in the demo though, since there are no ruins or similar environments. I suppose it's possible that you can use it while infiltrating House Daratan's camp? I've always talked myself into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Is the demo you guys are talking about the public beta? Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Is the demo you guys are talking about the public beta? Yeah. They could have used being a little more clear communicating, but essentially the public beta uses the demo content. Later on (before release?) they'll have the polished up demo. Edited March 25, 2012 by WorstUsernameEver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hokay, thanks. Just wanted to make sure and not download an outdated version. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 There's at least one instance where traps can make a big difference (see below), and I've heard of a couple others. When you work for the thieves and you're ambushing the cart, with high traps, I think 35+, you can blow up explosives getting rid of most of them. The fight otherwise can be pretty challenging for non-combat oriented characters. 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...
Oner Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm five minutes into the game with a Preatorian. I've barely done anything. Love the game already. <3 Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,2584.0.html AOD preorders are up for $25, other info on link. Looks like this is the season for paying up front. 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...
Gorth Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 http://www.irontower...pic,2584.0.html AOD preorders are up for $25, other info on link. Looks like this is the season for paying up front. ...or the season where people decided to pay for the experience they prefer rather than what gets offered in bulk quantities? I've been looking forward to this game for a while, so I better put my money where my mouth is here too “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomao Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Almost done with my second playthrough (technically already done, but I want to actually go through another route rather than the opportunistic one) with an Assassin character. It's true that it's kinda clunky with some UI consistency issues, etc. and there's still some work to be done on the usability front (but it's much much much better than the combat demo already), but man, the content is top-notch. Great branching story with tons of opportunities to solve different situations, different viewpoints, and great C&C. Just one question: I played the arena demo some time ago and I do not like the combat that much. Is it possibile to play the game diplomatically from start to finish? Edited April 3, 2012 by meomao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Well, that's one of the games main feature, especially because combat is extremely hard. Edited April 3, 2012 by Lexx "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...
meomao Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Well, that's one of the games main feature, especially because combat is extremely hard. Thanks! Maybe on a second playthrough I will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Just one question: I played the arena demo some time ago and I do not like the combat that much. Is it possibile to play the game diplomatically from start to finish? Absolutely. Though the speech skills aren't a winning button and you actually need to think about how you move if you don't want to get backstabbed later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath of Dagon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Version 2 of the public beta is out http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,2488.0.html "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Downloadin! 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...
Oner Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 So what's new about it? Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 So what's new about it? Lots of fixes and a bunch of system changes prompted by user feedback. There's a changelong on their forums: http://www.irontowerstudio.com/forum/index.php/topic,2664.0.html Obviously the most important change is that they now have an awesome button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Thanks. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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