DarthCaine Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 What I mean by the topic is, will it be heavily story based with choices and consequences, or will it be a brainless repetitive hack n slash game with barely a story ? (I hate the latter type of games like Diablo and Titan Quest) I read some previews, and it said there'll be choices, but will it be heavily story based ? I know Dungeon Siege 1 and 2 are a lot like Diablo, so will this be different ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwars Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I think the answer will lie somewhere in between. Or rather, a very heavy focus on hack'n'slash (similar to the old DS games as far as I can understand it) just with a heavier story draped over it. But I do think the game will be the most story-light Obsidian game thus far, excluding Storm of Zehir. Might be wrong though. 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...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 At this point there's really no way to tell. They've promised choices, deep companions, and multiple endings, but since the demos have shown only proof-of-concept quests, there's really no way to tell if they will uphold their promises. I do not agree with the notion that implies that cutscenes and long dialogue are the only way to tell a rich story though, not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoma Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 From my impressions, seems to be more akin towards the Jap RPG "Secret of Mana" than any western RPGs. Awesome game btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sannom Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 You saw the game, Zoma ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draganta Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 It's unique, it has it's own style. But I don't like the inventory though . Reasons why Dungeon Siege is NOT a Diablo clone: - DS has multicharacter parties. - DS doesn't have boring pre-defined classes, but the players develop the characters. - DS has packmules! - DS has a huge map without any loading bars between areas, even when teleporting! - DS has 10.000+ spells, and even more items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2B Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 It's unique, it has it's own style. But I don't like the inventory though . Was the inventory shown? Were you at the gc? Do you have a picture? Can you explain the inventory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sannom Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Guy on another forum said that he thought the UI was smart, basically they seem to have included a grid inventory and they use a "trick" to enable the use of multiple abilities even on the limited number of buttons on a console controller. I'm betting the stance system is that "trick". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Chapman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Guy on another forum said that he thought the UI was smart, basically they seem to have included a grid inventory and they use a "trick" to enable the use of multiple abilities even on the limited number of buttons on a console controller. I'm betting the stance system is that "trick". You guessed it! There are other cool things about the stance system, but that's the fundamental sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Guy on another forum said that he thought the UI was smart, basically they seem to have included a grid inventory and they use a "trick" to enable the use of multiple abilities even on the limited number of buttons on a console controller. I'm betting the stance system is that "trick". An english or french forum? Was he part of the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sannom Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 French forum. He didn't seem to be a part of the magazine (it's the Canard PC boards) or of another magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Strange, according to K0771 the demo was press-only. Still, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Chapman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Strange, according to K0771 the demo was press-only. Still, good to know. We actually had video from our E3 demo on the floor of Gamescom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh cool! Any chance you'll release them for the public too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Chapman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Oh cool! Any chance you'll release them for the public too? I suspect you won't have to wait too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 We would like to release gameplay video soon. Oooh such a tease. P.S. : Not completely connected, but AFAIK the demos weren't really quests in the game but more like simplified quests that used areas from the game? Or did I misinterpret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Chapman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 P.S. : Not completely connected, but AFAIK the demos weren't really quests in the game but more like simplified quests that used areas from the game? Or did I misinterpret? No, that's correct It was a very simple quest mostly there to just show off the breadcrumbing feature, which is directly tied to your quests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastpunk Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 "More like Obsidian's previous games or more like Diablo ?" Hopefully, something that stands out from the hoard of Diablo clones out there. It seems to have the visual sparkle, but does the gameplay stand out? We'll find out as soon as Square / Obsidian release some gameplay footage. "We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It isn't exactly a horde, especially in the last few years. Diablo clones do live or die by their gameplay, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draganta Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) It's unique, it has it's own style. But I don't like the inventory though . Was the inventory shown? Were you at the gc? Do you have a picture? Can you explain the inventory? Yup, I saw it at the gamescom. I don't know if im allowed to talk about it, if I am, I will gladly tell you about it, and maybe even make a sketch of it. I dont have pictures, we weren't allowed to take pics, but I do have a nice inflatable sword with the DS3 logo on it, and a Fallout: New Vegas shirt . Edited August 23, 2010 by Draganta Reasons why Dungeon Siege is NOT a Diablo clone: - DS has multicharacter parties. - DS doesn't have boring pre-defined classes, but the players develop the characters. - DS has packmules! - DS has a huge map without any loading bars between areas, even when teleporting! - DS has 10.000+ spells, and even more items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorstUsernameEver Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 What is this trend of inflatable swords? First Dragon Age II now Dungeon Siege III? OBSIDIAN COPYING BIOWARE AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serrano Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Well with all the hostility and resentment between the Obsidian and Bioware boards it's inevitable that the two will go to war some day. Inflatable swords are the developers' way of legally arming us for the coming conflict. Edited August 23, 2010 by Serrano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 We have better training but their numeric advantage and FANBOYRAAAAAAGE abilities could cost us victory.. 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...
C2B Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 We have better training but their numeric advantage and FANBOYRAAAAAAGE abilities could cost us victory.. I will throw myself in their FANBOYRAAAAAAGE and inflatable swords and create a path for you to pull through should the day then come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Thank you comrade, but that's what spartan phalanxes are for. 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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