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[MisterShine]

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Wondering if I should just wait out DOS 2 until its finished or get it early access.

I used the Original Sin early access to test out various builds/character options to see which I liked best. No more three hours in the character creation screen on release day for me! I actually had screenshots of my character's stats and traits from beta so I could remake them right away when it released.

The Codex interview confirmed that playable Undead and their origin aren't in the first Early Access release of DOS2.

Daaaamn that interview is fantastic. The game sounds superb.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Added my key to Steam.

This games continues to look more impressive after each new update. If they execute on their ambition, this could be a defining moment in CRPG history. Let's hope Torment: Tides of Numenera does so as well.

Did they ever say how many origin stories there were?

DOS1 is already a landmark RPG (dat combat and freeform quest design), but DOS2 could definitely join the pantheon if it pulls all of its ambitions off.

For origins... I don't think they mentioned a specific number (they did go over several in a recent update video) but either way it gets kinda complicated due to the tag system:

When you sit down to create a character in Divinity: Original Sin 2, you don't just choose a class or a hairstyle - you choose a life. (Or, if you prefer, you make your own.)

Here's what you’ll be able to customize:

• Origin Stories: You’ll have a choice of several origin stories, each one a pre-made past for your character, which will ground them in the world you’re exploring. You might meet people who’ve heard of your story, or suffered a similar fate. You might meet some old friends to help you on your way, or cross paths with those who have a score to settle. The origin stories bring a rich, deep narrative to the game, which compliments the world and gives you lots more options for how you can interact with the people around you.
  
  Of course, if you’d rather tell your own story too, that’s no problem. That’s why we have…
• Tags: Tags are the background information about your character which you (mostly&#8230 set at character creation. They cover your background, your profession, your race, your gender, and even how you interact with the world. Tags give your characters depth and variety, meaning that even if you start with a “Blank Slate” character, they’ll still explore the world and interact with it in their own unique way.

[Source]

It's really hype.

 

[NinjaTehFish]

So basically this will be the game I thought the original dragon age would be.



Fucking sweet.

 

[K.Jack]

This sounds like it may potentially end up really high, on my all time list.

The only problem is that it might be too good.

 

[The Technomancer]

Oh early access, bah
I was like "this is finished?"

 

[Eusis]

Oh early access, bah
I was like "this is finished?"

It's coming so close to my birthday I'm just going to treat this as a little birthday gift. Even if I'll just fool with it and wait for completion.

 

[JambiBum]

Early access is only a day away.

 

[Audioboxer]

Kickstarter Update #27 has just been dropped!
It's more a PAX West recap and some teasing for next week Early Access release

Bonus pic

Mogwait T-shirt!

10/10

 

[Adnor]

Larian Studios' stream of DOS 2 EA has started!

https://www.twitch.tv/larianstudios

 

[BrokenFiction]

Is this going into EA because they needed more money to finish?

 

[Lister]

Is this going into EA because they needed more money to finish?

Probably more financing for marketing plus player feedback.

When is this hitting again?

 

[Adnor]

Is this going into EA because they needed more money to finish?

It's hitting EA because they promised alpha and beta access to backers and the only way to generate keys on Steam is if you have the game on the store.

Probably more financing for marketing plus player feedback.

When is this hitting again?

The 15th at The Divine's knows what hour.

 

[Anno]

Larian has spoken very highly in the past of how much EA helped the first game, so I assume that's the main reason. More cash obviously doesn't hurt.

 

[KORNdoggy]

Is the same deal happening with this that happened with the first one? fully voiced enhanced edition on consoles in the future? I LOVE the first one. Best RPG i've played this gen, easily.

 

[Adnor]

Is the same deal happening with this that happened with the first one? fully voiced enhanced edition on consoles in the future? I LOVE the first one. Best RPG i've played this gen, easily.

I don't think they have confirmed that.

 

[His Majesty]

Is this going into EA because they needed more money to finish?

player feedback is the major reason

 

[LordGorchnik]

guess I better go redeem my key today so I can start playing early access.

I won't like I put down the first one at the end of the 1st act. Tried to go back time and time again but just couldn't do it. The game was so well developed though that I had to back this one.

 

[BrokenFiction]

Early Early Release!

This is a busy week for us, so we'll get right down to it. Waste no time, that's our motto! We shoot from the hip and don't beat about the bush. When there’s something important to say, we’ll going hell for leather to make sure you’r- … what?!

Oh fine, here's Swen with the news:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5QOTB-Vpcc

Go, Go GO!

 

[Fantastapotamus]

Oh shit!
I'm not even sure I wanna play it in Early Access though, (but I REALLY want to play it...)

 

[Robobandit]

not able to download here, unfortunately.

 

[Adnor]

Ooooh shieeeeeet

not able to download here, unfortunately.

Restart Steam.

 

[Keasar]

Early Access!?

Download!

 

[Robobandit]

Ooooh shieeeeeet





Restart Steam.

I have. several times.

Still not showing up

 

[Sevenfold]

I have. several times.

Still not showing up

Damn same here.

 

[LurkerPrime]

no download button

steasm pls

I NEED THIS

 

[epmode]

omgomgomgomgomg

I'll probably do the same thing I did last time: Play around with character builds and the mechanics, but only in the first area.

GAF, I totally <3 Larian

 

[Adnor]

I have. several times.

Still not showing up

Damn same here.

Damn, maybe try to install it from the Steam page instead of the Steam client? (Go to your Steam profile on the Steam page, then go to your games, search for DOS 2 and see if there's an "Install" option there).

EDIT: Should look like this:

 

[Anno]

Nice! I'll be able to play a bit before my trip tomorrow after all. Larian stays winning.

 

[JaseC]

not able to download here, unfortunately.

Does steam://install/435150 work?

Edit:

Ah. Larian needs to add a release state override to [the DCE] sub.

 

[Robobandit]

Damn, maybe try to install it from the Steam page instead of the Steam client? (Go to your Steam profile on the Steam page, then go to your games, search for DOS 2 and see if there's an "Install" option there).

EDIT: Should look like this:

I tried using a direct shortcut to the app.. it said "not released"

Did you buy the collector's edition or just a regular one? there's a growing thread on steam where people aren't able to download.. all of them seem to be collector's edition folks.

I know two people who bought the standard edition and they are able to download fine.

 

[Adnor]

I tried using a direct shortcut to the app.. it said "not released"

Did you buy the collector's edition or just a regular one? there's a growing thread on steam where people aren't able to download.. all of them seem to be collector's edition folks.

I know two people who bought the standard edition and they are able to download fine.

I bought the regular edition.

 

[Sevenfold]

Damn, maybe try to install it from the Steam page instead of the Steam client? (Go to your Steam profile on the Steam page, then go to your games, search for DOS 2 and see if there's an "Install" option there).

EDIT: Should look like this:

Takes me to the community page, and the store page says available 15th

EDIT: Working.

 

[JaseC]

I tried using a direct shortcut to the app.. it said "not released"

Did you buy the collector's edition or just a regular one? there's a growing thread on steam where people aren't able to download.. all of them seem to be collector's edition folks.

I know two people who bought the standard edition and they are able to download fine.

Ah. Larian needs to add a release state override to this sub.

 

[Adnor]

Ah. Larian needs to add a release state override to this sub.

Tweeted them about this, I hope they see it.

 

[Naito]

Devin in the KS comments has noted the issue and passed the info.
Should be fixed soon I guess

EDIT: they're working on it right now

 

[robotrock]

How close are we to the final release?

I'm wondering if I should just wait it out.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Releasing the game a day early is pretty much the best thing ever. Larian stays winning.

Now... is anyone making a thread about it? Edit: Actually, best to wait until the sub thing is sorted out. (Good work, Jase!)

How close are we to the final release?

I'm wondering if I should just wait it out.

2017, no firm dates.

I imagine they'll be using the EA period for polish and refinement in the meantime. If it's anything like DOS1, the rest of the content will only drop upon release. (though I assume Undead Origin will make it in earlier.)

 

[Adnor]

How close are we to the final release?

I'm wondering if I should just wait it out.

Nobody knows, not even Larian, it's one of the reasons for doing EA, to balance and test the game. The only thing we know it's that it's more than likely that the full game will not be released this year as it was originally planned.

 

[JaseC]

The DCE sub has been updated. Restart Steam if you're not seeing an "Install" button.

 

[Robobandit]

yep. install button is present..

 

[Nete]

Menu music is great. Original Sin 1-esque great.

 

[LurkerPrime]

It's downloading!

whatamigonnabeeeee

Menu music is great. Original Sin 1-esque great.

This is high praise, though with the tidbits I've heard in updates I'm inclined to believe it.

 

[Adnor]

Someone needs to make an OT now. And we need to test our skills on the arena!

Menu music is great. Original Sin 1-esque great.

I'm sure there will be a homage to Kirill inside the game, I mean, he's so important to the series that he even appeared on Divinity II as a character.

 

[Staf]

Have they said anything about a console port? D:OS is easily one of the best games i've played on the PS4.

 

[Adnor]

Have they said anything about a console port? D:OS is easily one of the best games i've played on the PS4.

I think they said that they're only working on the PC version now, and then maybe work on a port for consoles, but it's not confirmed.

 

[JustSomeone]

How long did the original (no pun intended) game's early access last?
I really hope 2's EA won't last a full year like torment's

 

[Sjefen]

This game will be my GOTY for 2017, sunk hundreds of hours in the first installment.

 

[RK9039]

Ah fuck, I forgot this came out. I'm so excited.

 

[Arulan]

I thought I'd be able to hold off from trying the early access, but I fear that is an impossible task.

Does the early access version have the four-player online co-op ready?

 

[Nete]

I'm still at the main menu listening to the music while doing other things on the PC. Really, really great.

Does the early access version have the four-player online co-op ready?

Yes. And Arena!