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Shadowrun: Hong Kong Kickstarter - $100k; already in dev, mid-2015 release, PC only
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Congratulations to Hairbrained Schemes. I wonder if in 10-15 years we'll look back at these developers (hopefully they'll still be around) and hold them up to the reverence we have for Black Isle, Troika, Sir-Tech, etc. It's still too early to say, but last year had some amazing titles that are sure to be remembered fondly.
I think it's highly amusing we even have several choices with whom to choose from that could be argued for best RPG of the year/generation. Aside from the obvious "wait until they're released", I don't think The Witcher 3 falls into the same category of competition. I am looking forward to it, and it may be the best "AAA" example, but Pillars of Eternity and Torment: Tides of Numenera have much higher expectations, and will hopefully deliver on them. And let's not forget Underrail, Serpent in the Staglands, Shadowrun: Hong Kong, and the numerous other RPG projects in development or upcoming.
I think it's highly amusing we even have several choices with whom to choose from that could be argued for best RPG of the year/generation. Aside from the obvious "wait until they're released", I don't think The Witcher 3 falls into the same category of competition. I am looking forward to it, and it may be the best "AAA" example, but Pillars of Eternity and Torment: Tides of Numenera have much higher expectations, and will hopefully deliver on them. And let's not forget Underrail, Serpent in the Staglands, Shadowrun: Hong Kong, and the numerous other RPG projects in development or upcoming.
GavinUK86
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Because it's being made by CD Projekt RED and the cyberpunk genre is fantastic when done well.
Mass_Pincup
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I'm happy that we reach the mini campaign tier, more Shadowrun is always great. I might should've upped my pledge to the 25$ for the e-book though.
I'm in the same boat, a high budget cyberpunk RPG was one of my dream game.
I'm in the same boat, a high budget cyberpunk RPG was one of my dream game.
GavinUK86
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Denton
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Well to me it comes to CDP's pedigree, they have already proven twice to be able to make some of the best RPGs ever. And Cyberpunk as a genre is my most favourite one, so them making AAA RPG is a dream come true.
Too bad we will have to wait another 2 or 3 years for it.
BrokenFiction
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Basically my exact answer. I trust that based on their history and knowing what I know about the license, that it should be worth getting.
GavinUK86
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If you own SR and DF already they're already on Steam. Or have you not got those?
MisterShine
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Personally I'm excited because I really like CDP's work but honestly am not really a big fan the Witcher universe. Cyberpunk is a darling of mine and criminally underdone in games, so that's why I'm more looking forward to it than W3. Also open world rpgs always put me off.
I have the games on Steam, but not the soundtracks.
edit: unless you mean they're included with the games and I'm just dumb for not knowing :lol how do I access the soundtracks?
ElectricThunder
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Heh, an extra $200K makes for the finest of cushions I'd say---definitely a hefty chunk of wiggle and experimental room for any number of potential things.
GavinUK86
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I think they were included. If they weren't then I have no idea how I have them. In Steam, at the top where it says library, select music from the drop down menu and they should be there to listen to.
Oh shit, you're right. They're both there.
Thanks! I didn't even know all my OST's were here lol.
Wow. I had no idea I owned these. Thanks!
GavinUK86
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They showed up when Steam first announced they were getting into the whole music thing, iirc.
Wow. I did not know that. Thank you kind stranger. Btw what are you guys planning to build?
As a filthy decker picker I'm so looking forward to the matrix revamp. RP is amazing as a decker but combat was always so boring.
edit: Wow Glory's theme is called Thorn and Ivory
Buggy Loop
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Yeah, thats reserved for Torment Tides of Numenera
GavinUK86
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I always go with a female elf shadowrunner specialising in dodging and rifles. Might be a boring build but it's what I enjoy the most. Really hard to hit yet lethal.
Prob go with a male orc using throwing weapons, with some shamanic stuff on the side.
Divinity is already out and won't be beaten. Certainly not by PoE.
I wonder if I'll go with my customary shaman again. I'm also itching to try out the new matrix.
What's a generation?
What's a generation?
Right up until they release PC2.
I think it has a pretty good chance of being an OVERALL better rpg than Divinity.
Unbound By Death
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I'd be disappointed if POE isn't better.
Priapus10101
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I am anticipating that the characters, story and possibly the setting will be better, but based on the videos I have seen from PoE, the gameplay will pale in comparison to Divinity: Original Sin.
Back to discussing Shadowrun, I am very happy that the million dollar target has been reached. Eagerly awaiting to see how Hong Kong shapes out.
Based on what they've promised in terms of improvements for all the various gameplay systems, I would love to try a full-on cyber enhanced Terminator with a gun-arm and a blade-arm, etc. Hope it works out!
Poodlestrike
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I'm thinking I'm going with a pure Mage, augmented by maybe a few points into Assault Rifles. The other party members have the rest of the classes covered already
Knife-throwing gentleman mage. I don't know yet whether Ill make him an elf or human, I'll have to look at the new character portraits first.
hemtae
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New Update: How Do I Get My Shadowrun: Hong Kong Rewards?
Nice, thanks. Now I can force my friend to play dragonfall >
It will be nice to get the sourcebooks early, that way I'll have something to carry me over until August.
In other news, US Gamer recently had a nice post on Harebained Schemes' experience with Kickstarter. It's from February 27, but maybe some of you missed it:
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/shadowrun-mitch-gitelman-interview
In other news, US Gamer recently had a nice post on Harebained Schemes' experience with Kickstarter. It's from February 27, but maybe some of you missed it:
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/shadowrun-mitch-gitelman-interview
Thanks for sharing this, this is definitely interesting to read. Thread worthy even.
Interesting article, seems they learned a lot from the previous kickstarter campaign.
People should definitely watch the Arv interview with Mitch Gitleman and Andrew McIntosh. Two hours of great insight.
I also saw it, and donated a couple of dollars for the fund
. Must keep the developers happy ;-)(A bit offtopic, but this reminded me of when someone @ RPGCodex sent some coffee to the couple that are developing "Serpent in the Staglands" because they complained about the quality of their coffee. Developers must be well fed & fueled by good coffee!)
cj_iwakura
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I'm very particular about my bagels, so those better be quality.
Poodlestrike
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Alright, confirmed my pledge; I went with Shadowrun 2050 and The Neo-Anarchist's Guide to Real Life for my sourcebooks. Shadowrun vets, how'd I do?
hemtae
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LurkerPrime
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In non-DC, my pistol Decker did just fine. She was barely a fighter, but managed to be useful enough. Especially towards the end when she could effectively snipe people.
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