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Lime · Nov 1, 2012

FoneBone said:
Please actually have an ending this time.

derFeef said:
Chapters.

"RPS: The word ‘chapters’ suggests episodic – or is that for another reason, because it’s part of a bigger story.

Tørnquist: More the latter. The theme of Dreamfall was faith, having faith and losing faith. Almost heavy-handedly illustrated with a character called Faith. The theme in Dreamfall Chapters Is more about the cpahters of life, of life being a story. That’s where the title comes in. It’s also the first chapter of something else in a way though."

Pikma · Nov 1, 2012

Best best day ever for me, nothing will beat this until the game release day.

I'm so happy<3

Deleted member 102362 · Nov 1, 2012

A Dreamfall Chapters Kickstarter? Yes please.

I figured Project Eternity would be my last one for a while, and then this gets mentioned. It's like that Godfather III line: "Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in." But in a very happy, non-murderous sort of way!

Lord Error · Nov 1, 2012

Did not expect this! So happy

inm8num2 · Nov 1, 2012

Awesome news. I wonder when it'll come out?

Lime · Nov 1, 2012

inm8num2 said:
Awesome news. I wonder when it'll come out?

They'll announce the Kickstarter in 2013, so I'd guess we could expect at the very earliest Fall 2014 or else at some time in 2015, depending on the scope.

statham · Nov 1, 2012

just beat the first game 2 weeks ago, this is awesome news. and the first game still holds up very well.

Foliorum Viridum · Nov 1, 2012

The P+C fan in me is sad to see some people prefer Dreamfall :'(

If Dreamfall was a P+C game they could have done so much more with the story, I think. It wasn't terrible (outside of the action scenes), but definitely not a patch on the first game.

Sober · Nov 1, 2012

Foliorum Viridum said:
The P+C fan in me is sad to see some people prefer Dreamfall :'(

If Dreamfall was a P+C game they could have done so much more with the story, I think. It wasn't terrible (outside of the action scenes), but definitely not a patch on the first game.

It was just the action sequences and that stupid puzzle (with the golem) that really is bad. The stealth sections are okay, I guess. Either way, it was nice to see Stark and Arcadia in proper 3D to explore it, especially coming from TLJ.

Foliorum Viridum · Nov 1, 2012

The locations do look nice, and as somebody who played both games for the first time this year, I was impressed with how well Dreamfall held up visually.

(TLJ did too, but P+C games are more timeless, I feel)

Deleted member 102362 · Nov 1, 2012

Foliorum Viridum said:
The P+C fan in me is sad to see some people prefer Dreamfall :'(

If Dreamfall was a P+C game they could have done so much more with the story, I think. It wasn't terrible (outside of the action scenes), but definitely not a patch on the first game.

If it makes you feel better, I feel that Dreamfall would have benefited from a removal of the combat system and some actual effort put into the stealth mechanics. Otherwise, I thought it was superior to the first game in most other aspects (but I love both!)

NZNova · Nov 1, 2012

Oh, shits. Awesome news

Pakkidis · Nov 1, 2012

As long as its like the first game and nowhere near the second game.

Foliorum Viridum · Nov 1, 2012

En Ex said:
If it makes you feel better, I feel that Dreamfall would have benefited from a removal of the combat system and some actual effort put into the stealth mechanics. Otherwise, I thought it was superior to the first game in most other aspects (but I love both!)

Really? I think the story in the first game is vastly superior, but to be fair it does establish the world etc so I think that's to be expected.

I do like Dreamfall, don't get me wrong!

storafötter · Nov 1, 2012

I will probably play the games before this comes out. I wasnt so impressed by what I played of the first game, but I will give it another chance another time.

dreamfall · Nov 1, 2012

This is amazing news! Here's to hoping it features more adventures with April Ryan-

I almost can't believe this! Even the announcement feels like a dream come true.

Dreamwriter · Nov 1, 2012

Syphon Filter said:
was TLJ really that good? dreamfall was great so i cant imagine it being that much better.

From my perspective, the story in both games is about equally good, it's gameplay where Dreamfall really suffered. As an adventure game, I thought it sucked - only ONE puzzle in the entire game needed any kind of thought. Most of the game was just travelling where the game told you, doing what was extremely obvious, and then reaping the story benefits. With the occasional mediocre combat section.

The Longest Journey's problem was that some of the puzzles were a little *too* obtuse (especially right at first - it takes quite a bit of effort to get to where the story starts really coming into its own). But most of the game struck the perfect balance of exploration and puzzle solving, all while telling an awesome story.

Perkel · Nov 1, 2012

Fuck yes !

I know this is controversial but i think dreamfall was far better than TLJ sure gameplay part was crapy but mature story was excelent.

Sexually Aggressive Uncle · Nov 1, 2012

omg!

FUCK YES

I need some closure here.

Iresecia · Nov 1, 2012

I still need to play TLJ. Loved Dreamfall though. This is very welcome news.

onQ123 · Nov 1, 2012

Yes! I been asking for a new Dreamfall game.

Deleted member 102362 · Nov 1, 2012

Foliorum Viridum said:
Really? I think the story in the first game is vastly superior, but to be fair it does establish the world etc so I think that's to be expected.

I do like Dreamfall, don't get me wrong!

I like how the story continued and expanded in Dreamfall, but I still love what TLJ established.

Hearing this news and having this discussion has me itching to replay both now.

firehawk12 · Nov 1, 2012

Finally!

Tigel · Nov 1, 2012

I'll Kickstart 200$ to that game. Fuck, so excited!

indigo-cyclops · Nov 1, 2012

Ragnar is the fucking man! What an interview.

Haunted · Nov 1, 2012

I'd completely forgotten about this.

Loved TLJ, not overly happy with Dreamfall, but let's see what Tornquist has planned for the finale.

derFeef · Nov 1, 2012

INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Ragnar is the fucking man! What an interview.

He'll be missed in TSW, no more direct writing from him :/

Esque7 · Nov 1, 2012

I only played Dreamfall and loved it. Still need to try TLJ. Really excited over this though, been waiting a while.

indigo-cyclops · Nov 1, 2012

derFeef said:
He'll be missed in TSW, no more direct writing from him :/

Without a doubt; wonder if he'll still consult?

derFeef · Nov 1, 2012

INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Without a doubt; wonder if he'll still consult?

I guess, as Creative Director.

Midou · Nov 1, 2012

En Ex said:
I like how the story continued and expanded in Dreamfall, but I still love what TLJ established.

Hearing this news and having this discussion has me itching to replay both now.

Yeah, I was about to startup TLJ right at the announcement but I will hold off until it's about 6-8 months before the new stuff releases to replay them both, so it can be fresh in my mind. I got Dreamfall off GOG a few days ago for $7.50, right on time. I had it before somewhere but a GOG copy is always nice.

REMEMBER CITADEL · Nov 2, 2012

Hopefully the writing is more like TLJ and less like Dreamfall. Hopefully the gameplay is less like TLJ and more like Dreamfall, only good this time around.

Deleted member 102362 · Nov 2, 2012

Midou said:
Yeah, I was about to startup TLJ right at the announcement but I will hold off until it's about 6-8 months before the new stuff releases to replay them both, so it can be fresh in my mind. I got Dreamfall off GOG a few days ago for $7.50, right on time. I had it before somewhere but a GOG copy is always nice.

You should play them now, and then when you replay them, you'll discover stuff you hadn't even noticed in the previous playthrough. That, and Chapters won't be released for quite some time.

I've played Half-Life 2 about 12 times, and there's still the occasional bit of niftiness I find.

Oh, and credit to GOG for introducing me to the TLJ series!

TouchMyBox · Nov 2, 2012

TheExodu5 said:
I'm hoping for the opposite. D:

Always preferred Dreamfall to TLJ. Just drop the action bits.

And the walking back and forth from 2 places ten times in a row.

Dreamfall absolutely failed as a videogame, but I loved the heck out of it regardless.

epmode · Nov 2, 2012

REMEMBER CITADEL said:
Hopefully the writing is more like TLJ and less like Dreamfall.

Nope nope nope nope nope. I can't take another game with that kind of expository dialogue. Shit was out of control.

Flawed as it was, Dreamfall was better. I really liked where they went with the characters and the story was more interesting in general. AND you didn't have to sit through 30 minute dialogue infodumps. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Zoe > April.

(I like both games!)

TouchMyBox said:
Dreamfall absolutely failed as a videogame, but I loved the heck out of it regardless.

I see it as more of a visual novel than anything. Better a visual novel than the frequently awful puzzles in TLJ!

(I really DO like both games!)

Persona7 · Nov 2, 2012

It is great to see this happening.

TheExodu5 · Nov 2, 2012

TouchMyBox said:
And the walking back and forth from 2 places ten times in a row.

Dreamfall absolutely failed as a videogame, but I loved the heck out of it regardless.

I just kind of played it as an interactive story, and I thought it was great in that respect.

kSt · Nov 2, 2012

epmode said:
Nope nope nope nope nope. I can't take another game with that kind of expository dialogue. Shit was out of control.

4 monologues in a row 5-8 min long each completely unrelated to the main story? I can deal with it.

epmode said:
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Zoe > April

OH NO YOU DIDN'T!

~Kinggi~ · Nov 2, 2012

All of my monies to the kickstarter. Wow man this actually makes sense now that i think about it. He's been wanting to do this for forever now since Dreamfall ended.

cj_iwakura · Nov 2, 2012

Count me in as a fan of Dreamfall, but both games are great.

Wonderful to see it finally continuing(concluding?).

tborsje · Nov 2, 2012

Fuck yeah, been waiting for this news for years.

Midou · Nov 2, 2012

If Syberia III ever gets a kickstarter as well, essentially all the adventure games I loved when I was younger would get new entries..

Salsa · Nov 2, 2012

oh man, how did I miss this. Fuckin amazing

Gambit61 · Nov 2, 2012

Awesome news. I just played and beat TLJ for the first time a few months ago. Guess I should pick up Dreamfall sometime soon.

Retne · Nov 2, 2012

I'm super hyped for this. This will be the second kickstarter to get my money. I'll be there day 1. I've been waiting for this since I played Dreamfall so long ago.

Man · Nov 2, 2012

This is surprising. Also immediate production start is super nice as well, not just talk.

Lissar · Nov 2, 2012

kSt said:
OH NO YOU DIDN'T!

I like April, but I find Zoe a more sympathetic character.

Also Dreamfall made April sort of unbearable.

- J - D - · Nov 2, 2012

I want to go back to and explore more of Casablanca.

jb1234 · Nov 2, 2012

epmode said:
Zoe > April.

Fail.

Soulstar · Nov 2, 2012

Oh god. I need to replay these games in celebration of this news.

As for preferences I think I prefer TLJ to Dreamfall. I kinda prefer the gameplay and being able to see everything in full 3D in Dreamfall but the Journey in the first game is one of my favorite videogame experience and April > all as far as I'm concerned.

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