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[FFChris]

"The first time you play through you are going to finish at level 30. That first play through is really going to attract a certain type of player, which I think are more of the short term or mainstream gamers. Then there’s going to be the hardcore, the people that want to get to level 50 and max out their class. So the second time you play through at the next level of difficulty you’ll be at level 40. And then maybe you play through a couple of more times on the most difficult level to get the epic items and you finally get to level 50 and start the hunting and gathering."

Yes! This is the kind of stuff I was hoping for from this game.

 

[beelzebozo]

why haven't they put a date on this game yet? everytime this thread gets bumped i just get upset.

 

[FFChris]

why haven't they put a date on this game yet? everytime this thread gets bumped i just get upset.

E3? X07?

All will be revealed!

Spoiler

Hopefully.

 

[Ark-AMN]

why haven't they put a date on this game yet? everytime this thread gets bumped i just get upset.

Well, the great thing about the SK blog is that it shows that progress is being made. Just the fact that SK talks about their development status should earn them great marks since most devs would never do such a thing.

Again, I'm guessing a firm date will be set around the time when they put out the demo on XBL.

As for the interview, I liked this part:

TH.net: We saw some destructible environments in the demo today. Is that going to impact gameplay in any way? For instance, will there be loot drops hidden in some of those areas?

Dyack: Yeah, but you have to be careful with that stuff. It reminds me of Doom where you had to look for the invisible walls. That’s not fun. We don’t want to have those needle-in-a-haystack moments. Most of that is there for effect. They do add to the gameplay, but by in large it is more for a nice layering effect. It’s kind of like in Metal Gear where you could shoot anything. That was cool, but you really didn’t get anything out of it. So I don’t want to say it will affect gameplay because I don’t really believe that it will. I think very few games do that. Some have tried, and quite frankly, I think have failed. We’re not doing that.

It shows that SK is giving serious thought about what will affect the gameplay experience. Something like those examples are pretty simple design-wise, and that Too Human won't follow the same path.

And kudos to the guy who took the latest screen. That's a very sweet dramatic camera angle.

 

[Xenon]

The first time through we want to have a set experience, but after that we will change it up.

This sounds great. So does this mean they are going to take out cinematics on the subsequent play throughs? I hope so. One of the things that made Diablo and PSO so good was the very basic story delivery that was just enough to keep the feel for the game without bogging down the play. TH seems to have a lot of cinematic moments that I hope I will not see over and over again. I know a simple skip button would do the trick but it would feel like I'm missing something and hurt the flow. It would be nice to have shortened setups for each change of location, like the game switches gears from cinematic action-rpg to dungeon hack.

 

[SPEA]

"The first time you play through you are going to finish at level 30. That first play through is really going to attract a certain type of player, which I think are more of the short term or mainstream gamers. Then there’s going to be the hardcore, the people that want to get to level 50 and max out their class. So the second time you play through at the next level of difficulty you’ll be at level 40. And then maybe you play through a couple of more times on the most difficult level to get the epic items and you finally get to level 50 and start the hunting and gathering."

Yes! This is the kind of stuff I was hoping for from this game.

Agreed. Thats that stuff that will result in hours and hours of fun. I really hope they go balls out with the hunting and gathering elements.

 

[PleoMax]

The position of the sword in his back is really bothering me.

 

[RPS37]

The position of the sword in his back is really bothering me.

Lmao. Why is it not flat on his back? It looks like it is going to cut through him any minute.

 

[Hannar]

The sword actually attaches via the Spider, if I remember correctly. There is actually a slot built into either the armor or the Spider that holds the sword in place that way currently.

 

[Ark-AMN]

The sword actually attaches via the Spider, if I remember correctly. There is actually a slot built into either the armor or the Spider that holds the sword in place that way currently.

Heh, that actually makes sense. I figured there was a reason for that, no one would model the sword to stick like that unless it was meant to.

And I'm still waiting to hear what this "Spider" actually does too.

This sounds great. So does this mean they are going to take out cinematics on the subsequent play throughs? I hope so. One of the things that made Diablo and PSO so good was the very basic story delivery that was just enough to keep the feel for the game without bogging down the play. TH seems to have a lot of cinematic moments that I hope I will not see over and over again. I know a simple skip button would do the trick but it would feel like I'm missing something and hurt the flow. It would be nice to have shortened setups for each change of location, like the game switches gears from cinematic action-rpg to dungeon hack.

I've actually been wondering for a long time now how they're going to manage the cinematics and story with co-op online play. What happens if you get four people and two want to watch a cinema but the other two want to skip it? I'm curious how that works.

 

[Hannar]

I do not believe it is final, but the host may end up controlling the cinemas. There will also be a number of options that are set before a multiplayer game starts -- the viewing of cinemas might be included in that list.

 

[FFChris]

3 new screenshots went up on IGN yesterday, for anyone who is interested.

 

[SPEA]

lookin good.

Heres the link to the blog if anyone wants to read:
http://blogs.ign.com/silicon-knights/

 

[Mojovonio]

this will kill 30% of the 360s in the world.

 

[Ark-AMN]

Yep, screens are still looking good. I must admit though, I too want to see more movies. I know that there probably won't be any until maybe E3 (or maybe not), but I still want to see more.

 

[Thoren]

Yep, screens are still looking good. I must admit though, I too want to see more movies. I know that there probably won't be any until maybe E3 (or maybe not), but I still want to see more.

I'd like to see a combat movie without the teleporting bug.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

I'd like to see a combat movie without the teleporting bug.

I just want to play the game.

 

[FFChris]

I'd like to see a combat movie without the teleporting bug.

Teleporting bug?

Anyway, yea I'm pretty fed up with pictures as well now. Hopefully there will be a lot more on show at E3...maybe even a demo to coincide with the event, if we are lucky.

 

[Thoren]

Teleporting bug?

Anyway, yea I'm pretty fed up with pictures as well now. Hopefully there will be a lot more on show at E3...maybe even a demo to coincide with the event, if we are lucky.

Watch a gameplay video, Baldur teleports from enemy to enemy instead of doing an animation.

 

[FFChris]

Watch a gameplay video, Baldur teleports from enemy to enemy instead of doing an animation.

Ah yea, those are supposed to be the highest level moves, it's supposed to be a teleport. But the animation wasn't really smooth anyway, I hope they fix that.

 

[RSTEIN]

I'd like to see a combat movie without the teleporting bug.

It wasn't a bug. It's one of his moves - he teleports from enemy to enemy. The teleportation animation was not finished in the last video. Denis has stated that it is fixed now, but I also would love to see a complete gameplay video.

 

[XSamu]

Wow awesome

 

[Skilotonn]

Lovely pictures - have they stated whether there's going to be a media blowout at E3 yet?

 

[Zenith]

Just the fact that SK talks about their development status should earn them great marks since most devs would never do such a thing.

No, making good games gets developers good marks, not how long they can spin out the development process.

 

[godhandiscen]

Thank you DD. Day 1 purchase.

 

[SPEA]

Xbox.com seems to think Too Human will be at E3.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32007/articles/mustseelist2007.htm

 

[FFChris]

Xbox.com seems to think Too Human will be at E3.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32007/articles/mustseelist2007.htm

It must be.

They already showed a preview build to IGN and TooHuman.net which has gone down really well. I don't see why they wouldn't want to use this E3 to show how far they have come since the disaster which was last E3. It's the perfect oppertunity to blow people away, and convert the doubters.

I just want that demo. So badly!

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Xbox.com seems to think Too Human will be at E3.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32007/articles/mustseelist2007.htm

Hell. Yes.

 

[Denis Dyack]

It must be.

They already showed a preview build to IGN and TooHuman.net which has gone down really well. I don't see why they wouldn't want to use this E3 to show how far they have come since the disaster which was last E3. It's the perfect oppertunity to blow people away, and convert the doubters.

I just want that demo. So badly!

There will be a demo before the game is released. That I can say It is great to see the generally positive response to the blog and screens - thanks. More cool stuff coming.

Denis

 

[jet1911]

Bringing it Home 07 **** yeah!

TH looks as awesome as ever.

 

[PleoMax]

3 new screenshots went up on IGN yesterday, for anyone who is interested.

This is one of the best looking games around.

The sword actually attaches via the Spider, if I remember correctly. There is actually a slot built into either the armor or the Spider that holds the sword in place that way currently.

Sounds stupid, and looks lame. I don't know why in the hell Dyack and his buddies at SK think the sword looks nice positioned like that. It's destracting and not cool.

 

[Skilotonn]

Xbox.com seems to think Too Human will be at E3.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32007/articles/mustseelist2007.htm

Ooooooh - thank you very much!

Bringing It Home '06 kicked ass, and it'll be even bigger this year no doubt!

 

[FFChris]

Ooooooh - thank you very much!

Bringing It Home '06 kicked ass, and it'll be even bigger this year no doubt!

I wasn't a 360 owner for Home 06, but from the general vibe I got around the time it was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to E3 more and more as each day passes...it's just a pity I'm on holiday in Rome for most of it! :lol

 

[Hannar]

Part 3 of our interview with Denis Dyack went up today. More to come soon.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

There will be a demo before the game is released. That I can say It is great to see the generally positive response to the blog and screens - thanks. More cool stuff coming.

Denis

Sweet awesome.

 

[SPEA]

Part 3 of our interview with Denis Dyack went up today. More to come soon.

Thanks. Reading now.

 

[FrankT]

Just got the latest OXM and the rumor mole confirms, no Too Human until 08. Boo, that best mean we see Mass Effect in the states by December Microsoft, seriously.

 

[Ark-AMN]

New blog post today, interesting read about how Too Human has evolved over these many years. Some pics too.

 

[SCReuter]

I must admit, all the latest screens posted on this page look phenomenal.

Here's hoping the game appears just as good in motion.

 

[Prine]

wow

 

[JoeFenix]

Game looks good but I hate that cloth thing just clipping right through him all the time.

If you can't make it look solid then don't put it there, it's really sloppy looking.

Hopefuly they work on the cloth physics a bit more before the game ships!

 

[ant1532]

Holy shit, totally forgot about this game. Still coming out this year right? Looks amazing.

 

[urk]

Holy shit, totally forgot about this game. Still coming out this year right? Looks amazing.

Pushed to 2008, I believe.

 

[Denis Dyack]

Game looks good but I hate that cloth thing just clipping right through him all the time.

If you can't make it look solid then don't put it there, it's really sloppy looking.

Hopefuly they work on the cloth physics a bit more before the game ships!

Cloth clipping is now fixed - just a bug man - all these shots are work in progress - the HUD is not final yet either. No worries.

 

[FFChris]

Pushed to 2008, I believe.

It seems so. Though a good E3 showing would hold me until 08. Hopefully it will be there.

 

[JoeFenix]

Cloth clipping is now fixed - just a bug man - all these shots are work in progress - the HUD is not final yet either. No worries.

Awesome! Really appreciate the swift reply!

Can't wait to see more of it!

 

[urk]

Cloth clipping is now fixed - just a bug man - all these shots are work in progress - the HUD is not final yet either. No worries.

You're like a genie. Each time someone criticizes an aspect of the game, you materialize and poof the wish is granted.

Let's give it a try.

Man, it sucks that we don't have any new media for this title.

 

[Denis Dyack]

You're like a genie. Each time someone criticizes an aspect of the game, you materialize and poof the wish is granted.

Let's give it a try.

Man, it sucks that we don't have any new media for this title.

Coming very soon !

 

[Doodis]

Coming very soon !

I have a feeling you guys are going to knock it out of the park at this E3 to confound all the naysayers from last year. Bring it!

 

[JdFoX187]

Coming very soon !

Now...about that release date?