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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Campaign live on Fig
- Thread starter FelipeMGM
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water_wendi
Water is not wet!
Just have to wait until payday. Going physical collectors for sure. Good thing ive got a lot of rice stocked up. i could also walk to work (11 miles round trip) for a bit and do the signed Elite copy.
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How was White March? i seem to recall it being kind of an add-in style expansion for one of the parts while the other was more add-on.. is this accurate?
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How was White March? i seem to recall it being kind of an add-in style expansion for one of the parts while the other was more add-on.. is this accurate?
Dsyndrome
Member
Feargus Urquhart is on the board of Fig, and I don't believe Fig was around when the original PoE was proposed. They don't have to give Kickstarter a cut via this method, and it appears to not be hurting them.
decoyplatypus
Member
1. Feargus is a partner in Fig.
2. Feargus hopes that through Fig they can recruit a stable of investors that will be a resource for Obsidian going forward.
WM was cool. Most of the expansion content occurred in an entirely new location. Both brought in new companions--one of whom was a favorite of mine. The second part had some pretty spectacular battles (both mandatory and optional) and interesting lore developments. Plus a new subplot running through the Caed Nua made the stronghold more fun.
The patches to the base game were also welcome. Combat became far less focused on front-line engagements. Soulbound items answered some of the more common criticisms of PoE itemization. The ability to take light versions of other classes' abilities opened up new build possibilities. I strongly recommend WM to anyone who enjoyed the base game.
StereoVsn
Member
Oh hell, I am going to back this after all. I wasn't a huge fan of PoE but the new improvements sound like going from BG1 to BG2 (there is always a chance 
).
- Much more dynamic spell effects and updated spell casting system (OG was fairly bland, uninteresting and uninspiring)
- Dynamic weather, updated graphics, streaming tech (well, all of that is certainly great, and game looks quite a bit better)
- Better AI (enough said, hopefully applies to companion AI and decent AI scripts you could set)
- Improved combat and encounters (that's what was amazing in BG2, encounters and hopefully this can deliver a better job vs OG PoE)
- Improved itemization (more souldbound items, items change look of the characters, etc...)
- Party size is now 5. Shouldn't affect things either way
- Multiclassing - well, this should make character classes more interesting.
All in all, this is worth either $30 or $45. The only thing is I am not a fan of FIG and avoided that platform so far. Oh well, I guess I'll give it a shot, hoping for the best.
One thing though, anyone who thinks Q1 2018 is going to be release date... yeah, that is not going to happen.
).- Much more dynamic spell effects and updated spell casting system (OG was fairly bland, uninteresting and uninspiring)
- Dynamic weather, updated graphics, streaming tech (well, all of that is certainly great, and game looks quite a bit better)
- Better AI (enough said, hopefully applies to companion AI and decent AI scripts you could set)
- Improved combat and encounters (that's what was amazing in BG2, encounters and hopefully this can deliver a better job vs OG PoE)
- Improved itemization (more souldbound items, items change look of the characters, etc...)
- Party size is now 5. Shouldn't affect things either way
- Multiclassing - well, this should make character classes more interesting.
All in all, this is worth either $30 or $45. The only thing is I am not a fan of FIG and avoided that platform so far. Oh well, I guess I'll give it a shot, hoping for the best.
One thing though, anyone who thinks Q1 2018 is going to be release date... yeah, that is not going to happen.
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Deleted member 102362
Unconfirmed Member
Like, set something up like we had for the GAF inn? I'm interested.
water_wendi
Water is not wet!
Thanks for the summary. PoE replay w/WM just jumped to the top of the queue.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yeah. But a GAF Island this time. It's a lot of money (especially USD for us Canadians) so I need to be sure y'all want this!
Let me see what I can setup.
Mobius and pet octopus
Member
gaf has an inn in the first one? Where at?
LurkerPrime
Member
Near the start of the OP has the details: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1017811
The inn is the Goose And Fox. Owned by a stoic man named Bishop.
Edit: Also this:
jim2point0
Banned
Has anyone who's come out to say "I'm not a fan of Fig" or "why Fig?" actually explained what they don't like about it? Because I'm kinda out of the loop. This is maybe the first I've hard of it I think?
That said.... I'd gladly back this sucker. I still haven't finished the first but I loved what I played. I probably have to start all over though because I have no clue where I left off
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Fuck me, I even have a great idea for the Island. It could be where "Erol of Levi" end up disappearing to.
CrichtonKicks
Member
I mean I won't be shocked if it slips but PoE2 has been in active development for a year already. First game had 2.5 years of development. Given that the engine is much more mature at this point, I don't think a 2 year development time is outrageous.
hemtae
Member
I'm interested.
I don't know what the best option is but both RPG Codex and RPG Watch use paypal for this kind of thing.
cartoon_soldier
Member
I'm so glad it's gotten 700k so far in less than 24 hours since it went live. It's not record-shattering like "omg it reached the goal in 3 hours! omg!" but still, bodes well IMHO
Very surprised they didn't go for a higher goal to begin with. They can easily hit just 2 million without stretch goals.
Good on Obsidian.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
I might be interested. Missed it the first time round.
CrichtonKicks
Member
Doesn't seem like they need to. Project seems to be reasonably full funded even without the KS. Seems like the KS is just being used to expand the scope a bit and drum up a bit of publicity.
Kinda similar to D:OS 2.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yes. I will refund it all. Or I would pay the rest from my pocket if the remaining amount is in the low hundred.
Last time, I paid $700 off my pocket, and it was well worth it. Some folks were too generous and paid good money.
Okay. Give me till Friday night, guys. I'm going to work this out!
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Man that's pretty awesome that you did that!
Hope you figure it out. Now I feel more invested in this idea, lol.
StereoVsn
Member
HBS took in a bit over $2 mil with BattleTech. Divinity 2 got about $2mil as well.
So, I think POE2 will end up around that $2 mil mark, maybe a bit more and that should be alright especially with the way FIG is setup (still feel it's a bit shady).
Elaugaufein
Member
Yeah, I'd be willing to chip in for a GAF thing too.
If one of them is romances I'm upping my pledge to the CE.
Seriously though, for it to be done well, it would require a significant time investment from the writers, and unless it's essential to the plot, I don't think it's worth delving into.
I'll drink to that!
I'm in at $45 for the premium digital version.
I'm in CRPG heaven right now and it's amazing. Keep 'em coming!
If one of them is romances I'm removing my pledge.
Beeblebrox
Member
Correct me if I'm wrong, but is paying with credit card our only option on Fig? No Amazon Payments, like on Kickstarter? Any chance of paying with PayPal (or at least after they hit their inital goal)?
"Awesome". The romances in BG2 are pure 100% unadulterated cringe.
what? Viconia and Jaheira were both great. Aerie was a bit awkward, but still far from bad.Most of the (PC) romances in BG2 were forgettable -- those that weren't you couldn't forget because of how bad they were
Anyway, given the time and effort a good romance implementation would require, I'd rather not have them.
I think intimate relationships with companions - not just in terms of romance, but in terms of actual deep connection, was noticeably missing from PoE for me. Implementing deeper relationships, whether romantic or not, is exactly where I want them to spend their resources. I don't think it takes more effort to write a successful romance than a successful intimate friendship.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
The background of my character was being a pirate, so everything seems perfect.
Most of the (PC) romances in BG2 were forgettable -- those that weren't you couldn't forget because of how bad they were
Anyway, given the time and effort a good romance implementation would require, I'd rather not have them.
Viconia's wasn't bad. Rest were eh definitely