So this being a crowd-sourced project and all, the devs have already said in multiple interviews that they are going to talk us a lot more and a lot earlier than they typically do, and are even looking for input from the player base on game features. This poll is concerned with story elements specifically. How heavily do you want the community to be involved in the develepment of the story, and how much do you want to know about it ahead of time?

None! I feel like I already know too much. I had literally *no* idea about the story of Baldur's Gate or Planescape: Torment before I played them and I feel like this lack of knowledge enriched my experience. Ignorance is bliss, truly.

Edited September 22, 201213 yr by True_Spike

I want to know as much as possible about the world, the mechanics, the setting. But nothing about the plot. What we know at this point is enough for me

Same here, I don't want to know about the plot. I would like to know about the world, setting, races etc so I can start getting a clearer picture of everything in my head. I wouldn't mind seeing portraits and short descriptions of each of the companions either (it might inspire fanart, which in turn may draw more people to the game). But again nothing too detailed or plottish about them.

You guys do realize he asks about the story, not the setting, right? Two very different things.

Edited September 22, 201213 yr by True_Spike

Nothing whatsoever. Setting info is fine, but story should remain as secret as possible.

I won't mind knowing how it starts, as in 'the first ten minutes'. Otherwise DEAR GOD DO NOT TELL ME.

I also wouldn't mind finding out how it starts either. Maybe just to tide me over till release. But other than that, no spoilers!!

 

None! I feel like I already know too much. I had literally *no* idea about the story of Baldur's Gate or Planescape: Torment before I played them and I feel like this lack of knowledge enriched my experience. Ignorance is bliss, truly.

 

Sometimes I wish I could forget those games just so I could play them again like the first time.

I also wouldn't mind finding out how it starts either. Maybe just to tide me over till release. But other than that, no spoilers!!

 

None! I feel like I already know too much. I had literally *no* idea about the story of Baldur's Gate or Planescape: Torment before I played them and I feel like this lack of knowledge enriched my experience. Ignorance is bliss, truly.

 

Sometimes I wish I could forget those games just so I could play them again like the first time.

 

You and me both.

None at all! Surprise me!

As much as possible about the world and the game mechanics.

 

Some minor details on the characters.

 

Next to nothing on the story.

Can we vote for I want them to tell me everything now AND then go away and make up a new story for the game - two stories for the price of one!

The Setup. Nothing more.

Just a little bit about the general setup, but not actual story details. Some info about a companion or two, some background info. General info on some factions, that in no way spoils story. Maybe even some lore about the world, so we have something to discuss, but still not having to fear spoilers.

You guys do realize he asks about the story, not the setting, right? Two very different things.

 

Yep, exactly. Plot specific stuff, not just the setting in general. General knowledge of the world that our character should have in the beginning of the game isn't really a spoiler.

All I want to know are the basics and what my character will be expected to know starting the game. Nothing more or less. I don't want my first play through of Project Eternity to be like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. If my character knows something, especially if it's important to the main plot, I need to know it. Otherwise, my character can't know it without breaking role-playing.

I'm immune to spoilers. I find more enjoyment in seeing the craft than being surprised.

If I'm to be making an investment into this, I'd like to know I'm not investing in crap.

I'd usually say I want none whatsoever, but with the way this project is being funded (by the fans), there will need to be some feedback provided on a few general story elements on a broad scale. For example, it may be that they want to get feedback on a way to present the ending: as combat-only or with the possibility for a peaceful resolution, or as a battle with a single Big Baddie or as a battle with a crew of varied opponents with a leader. It doesn't give away spoilers, but it does provide a means of sharing info.

I would be happy to learn about the world, but I don't want to know about the actual story I will be playing through in the world. Anything my character will know when the game starts, I'd be happy to know.

Edited September 22, 201213 yr by ogrezilla

I'm with the world and setting only option.

None. Knowing more about the (possible) Factions and setting is fine. That will just lead to more speculation (which is good) but not any spoilers.

I already know too much.

"Wake me up in April..."

All I want to know are the basics and what my character will be expected to know starting the game. Nothing more or less. I don't want my first play through of Project Eternity to be like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. If my character knows something, especially if it's important to the main plot, I need to know it. Otherwise, my character can't know it without breaking role-playing.

 

Yeah, that was pretty bad design IMO. Since we were given no background story on our character in the beginning of Kotor 2, I was all set on RPing him as a brash young Jedi, and instead he turned out to be a grizzled old general. A pretty big disconnect right there. The player should always be brought up to speed on everything that the character knows.

On this matter I completely trust Obsidian. Also, this is probably one of the only parts of a game that should not be influenced by outside factors, ideally. Once the fans start having a say over the plot, it becomes a custom-tailored soulless thing, made to fit a specific target group.

Setting and basic character outlines are a completely different thing. They can tell us about that kind of stuff, but I don't expect the community to have much influence over that stuff, either. Only give us tidbits that are unlikely to cause a fan reaction strong enough to influence their work.