When you do 4e

[Tlantl]

While looking over the press releases for the 4th edition dungeons and dragons game, due out next year, I noticed that there was an ambiguous mention that there has been no video game licenses awarded yet. It makes sense since the game is still being invented. But who, logically, would get this if not Obsidian (or perhaps Bioware. Not my first choice).

 

I think the engine itself needs to head for the hopper. A new and vastly less restrictive game environment would be welcomed by all. The walkmesh insanity and the tiny cramped exterior areas that kill many machines really needs help.

 

I sincerely hope that this company gets the nod for the first 4e D&D video game and I really hope it is light years from the disappointment that NWN2 is for me and dozens of other people.

 

Oh and Please loose the name (NWN) it really bites.

[Oerwinde]

Chances are a publisher rather than a developer would get the 4e license, if Atari's D&D license doesn't just carry over into 4e.

 

It just makes more sense for a publisher to have the rights as they could make action games, strategy games, RPGs, etc., while developers tend to be more specialised.

[Sand]

Gods, I hope 4e never makes it to the computer format. Its bad enough that WotC is making a 4e. From what I have read about 4e it is going to be an ubermunchkin's wet dream. Far more than what 3.5e was. NWN2 is the best DnD game I have played so far and I don't see anything really disappointing about the rules implementation of the game. There were some irritating bits but far from disappointment.

 

What is disappointing about DnD is 4e. They are basically taking out what makes DnD DnD and putting in a load of garbage in it to attract the WoW generation. They are making it as bland as GURPS, only less fun.

Edited September 11, 2007 by Sand

[Nocte]

Whether or not Obsidian - or any developer - gets the license for 4e, I just hope they stop churning out all of these generic-fantasy slash fests. Am I wrong for wanting something akin to the uniquity that was Planescape: Torment?

 

Personally, I'd rather see Obsidian get the license to make World of Darkness games. Or, really, just White Wolf games in general. From what I've read of Scion, it seems to have a lot of potential... But hell, I'd take even Exalted over just another DnD game at this point.

 

But I'm sure they'll do well with 4e, provided it isn't as abhorred as everyone is making it out to be.

Edited September 11, 2007 by Nocte

[@\NightandtheShape/@]

I thought Atari had it already by default.

[Tlantl]

I meant if Obsidian was chosen by the publisher to make a game based on the new rules, not that they would become the license holder.

 

I'm sure Atari will want to keep the only license that actually pays the bills. I meant that should Obsidian Entertainment be chosen to make the game that they throw away the worthless engine they tried valiantly to salvage and start anew. I am sure taking this rout would give us a better game over all, though we wouldn't see anything until around 2012 or 13.

 

@sand:

I feel your pain. I do think it is a little premature to be denigrating something that doesn't exist yet. Your beloved 3e is a broken mess. Aside from trying to squeeze more money from us, the Dev team at WotC are also trying to fix the broken axle, replace the wheel, and lessen the weight of a flawed system. I certainly hope that they do find a way to remove the suck from many of the games sub systems such as the absolute need to rely upon dozens of different magic items, the really broken economic system, the insanely stupid CR system, and Make the races of the game more useful and compelling.

 

If this actually works I'll probably burn the fifteen or so books I own for 3e.

Edited September 12, 2007 by Tlantl

[Sand]

Sorry, but I just don't see any major flaws in 3.5e. In my experience it is the best RPG out there. If it isn't broke then why break it? From the things I have heard about 4e I haven't seen any improvements they are doing. From what I have read they are ditching what makes D&D... well... D&D.

[Hydrogen]

Sorry, but I just don't see any major flaws in 3.5e. In my experience it is the best RPG out there. If it isn't broke then why break it? From the things I have heard about 4e I haven't seen any improvements they are doing. From what I have read they are ditching what makes D&D... well... D&D.

 

Personally, I think they have been doing that for a while.

 

 

I'm more wondering how long they wait for the new version to come out, before they decide who can do the new game. And for that matter, how long after they have offered the contract with the public at large be allowed to know the results?

[Jaesun]

Personally, I'd rather see Obsidian get the license to make World of Darkness games. Or, really, just White Wolf games in general. From what I've read of Scion, it seems to have a lot of potential... But hell, I'd take even Exalted over just another DnD game at this point.

 

100% feel the same way.

 

Though, I would not mind a D&D 4.0 Baldur's Gate III done by Obsidian.