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[Gudji]

This is Sarah Morgan in the game, right?

Why does she look so different in the helmet? Her eyes are all weird (like she is having an orgasm), and I could also see her mustache in the helmet.

Or is that a different character altogether and I'm confusing it with her?

Maybe you can customize the NPC looks and gender.

 

[CherryFalls]

For me the worst about this video is the vast place of nothing. Only rocks.

But that's the point of the game and why its hyped. Im not sure why so many people keep expecting the dialog, graphics, animations, writing, story, shooting, mechanics, innovation or gameplay to be good (concern trolling?) it's a Bethesda game and nobody expecting those things

Walking around all the empty planets is whats exciting.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Yeah this video proved my point. All I see still is pain in the ass user experience regardless of his 'mitigating' of issues.

It's a pain in the ass compared to mouse +kb navigation, yes. But consoles are worse as they don't have m+kb option.

 

[FoxMcChief]

A massive flaw for what? This is not a planet walking game, its a fully fledged single player rpg.

Yall gonna look so fucking stupid when reviews hit lmao

I don't think we need to wait for reviews.

 

[Justin9mm]

It's a pain in the ass compared to mouse +kb navigation, yes. But consoles are worse as they don't have m+kb option.

I don't want mouse and keyboard option though. Even when I game on my PC. I always use a controller.

 

[Lokaum D+]

This is Sarah Morgan in the game, right?

Why does she look so different in the helmet? Her eyes are all weird (like she is having an orgasm), and I could also see her mustache in the helmet.

Or is that a different character altogether and I'm confusing it with her?

i think u never have seeing a woman having an orgasm.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Maybe you can customize the NPC looks and gender.

NPCs? I doubt. I think those options are limited to your own character.

Sarah Morgan is a female, voiced NPC, so altering her would be extremely complex and would probably mess up the game.

She is also a potential love interest I think.

 

[adamsapple]

Any mention of performance? That 30fps… smooth or juddery?

Sneak peak of the DF Direct episode that is out for Patreons (will be out for public in a few days).

They say that in any trailer / footage of the game that is online, you notice uneven 30 FPS, but that's only in the trailer capture / recording. In the review code, the game has been smooth (however much they've played so far).

Looks like it's a good experience. ID helped BGS with the motion blur, which would go some ways to make it look even smoother in motion.

 

[rodrigolfp]

I don't want mouse and keyboard option though. Even when I game on my PC. I always use a controller.

Enjoy slow AF navigation, then.

 

[Justin9mm]

Pain in the ass?

You can boot directly into Steam big screen. Tell us how that's a pain in the ass

I don't even want a kb+m in my theatre room. And what happens when the game crashes or need to make adjustments? I'm going to need a kb+m aren't I? It is no way cleaner and more user friendly than just using my console. PC gaming is a pain in the ass in general. My job is literally sitting at and using a computer all day. The last thing I want to do late at night while tired is to use the fucking computer and troubleshooting bullshit problems as to why the game has crashed etc. While trying to lay back and relax in my recliner. Just because you don't find it a hassle, doesn't mean other ppl don't. My theatre room is a relaxing place of Zen for me where I can sit or lay up on the recliner and not have to get out of my seat. I feel it is still a pain.

If it was so easy then majority of the world would all just plug there PCs into their lounge room TVs. The problem is, you and MidGenRefresh have no foresight into how someone else may perceive things. Dunning-Kruger effect comes to mind. Look it up, you may learn something.

 

[R6Rider]

I don't even want a kb+m in my theatre room. And what happens when the game crashes or need to make adjustments? I'm going to need a kb+m aren't I? It is no way cleaner and more user friendly than just using my console. PC gaming is a pain in the ass in general. My job is literally sitting at and using a computer all day. The last thing I want to do late at night while tired is to use the fucking computer and troubleshooting bullshit problems as to why the game has crashed etc. While trying to lay back and relax in my recliner. Just because you don't find it a hassle, doesn't mean other ppl don't. My theatre room is a relaxing place of Zen for me where I can sit or lay up on the recliner and not have to get out of my seat. I feel it is still a pain.

If it was so easy then majority of the world would all just plug there PCs into their lounge room TVs. The problem is, you and MidGenRefresh have no foresight into how someone else may perceive things. Dunning-Kruger effect comes to mind. Look it up, you may learn something.

You're wasting your time arguing with them. I made the same mistake in the past.

 

[Buggy Loop]

I don't even want a kb+m in my theatre room. And what happens when the game crashes or need to make adjustments? I'm going to need a kb+m aren't I? It is no way cleaner and more user friendly than just using my console. PC gaming is a pain in the ass in general. My job is literally sitting at and using a computer all day. The last thing I want to do late at night while tired is to use the fucking computer and troubleshooting bullshit problems as to why the game has crashed etc. While trying to lay back and relax in my recliner. Just because you don't find it a hassle, doesn't mean other ppl don't. My theatre room is a relaxing place of Zen for me where I can sit or lay up on the recliner and not have to get out of my seat. I feel it is still a pain.

If it was so easy then majority of the world would all just plug their PCs into their lounge room TVs. The problem is, you and MidGenRefresh have no foresight into how someone else may perceive things. Dunning-Kruger effect comes to mind. Look it up, you may learn something.

I played YEARS on a console sized PC hooked to TV without a single keyboard and mouse in sight. Booted into big screen mode, pressed the central button on Xbox controller, voila.

What fucking crash? At worst it would go back to big screen, no different than a console game crash.

You have no clue about what you're talking about.

Saying it's not viable is like saying Steam deck is not viable. It's one of the dumbest take in the thread, bravo

 

[Raven77]

Boy.....thats deep. So, like, what is it called when someone offers their "criticisms" when they haven't even played the game yet? Real talk, by default you sound like someone who's salty as you're literally critiquing a game you haven't experienced. Like, how else is anyone supposed to perceive that? Sony fan or no, what can your critique offer when you dont have actual game experience to back it up? What kind of "blind fanboyism" is that? Explain....

You're basically arguing against people being able to constructively discuss something. You can do that without having all the facts and even without having direct experience of something.

For example, I've done plenty of snorkeling but never done scuba diving. Should I not be allowed to discuss scuba diving? Even generally?

 

[Heisenberg007]

You're basically arguing against people being able to constructively discuss something. You can do that without having all the facts and even without having direct experience of something.

For example, I've done plenty of snorkeling but never done scuba diving. Should I not be allowed to discuss scuba diving? Even generally?

This. Also, his point would be somewhat valid if people were discussing things like story, quests, and dialogues -- subjective stuff -- without experiencing them entirely from start to finish.

This is entirely different as people are discussing things that (1) are not subjective and (2) can already be seen because other people have shared images and videos of that.

 

[GymWolf]

Release day is gonna be a shitshow between some fans being "concerned" and the xdf marking everything as concern even with people who actually want to discuss the flaws of the game (because sure as hell starfield is not gonna be perfect in any way, shape or form like most games on the market)

Boy i don't envy the mods...

 

[Timberwolf25]

Starfied impressions. They had Todd permission to talk about the video capture introducing judder that isn't present in the game so not breaking NDA.

 

[Gavon West]

You're basically arguing against people being able to constructively discuss something. You can do that without having all the facts and even without having direct experience of something.

For example, I've done plenty of snorkeling but never done scuba diving. Should I not be allowed to discuss scuba diving? Even generally?

How do you constructively "discuss" anything you have no experience with? Forget facts - just speaking REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE specifically? This is about a game, not snorkeling. TF? But I'll bite: If I'm going scuba diving and you're a "snorkelor" and I need a guide, I'm going with the scuba diver because he has real world experience in the sport Im interested in specifically.

There's nothing "constructive" about hammering on a game you havent even played. You havent even held in your hands. You haven't even smelled the plastic wrapping from the game case. NO EXPERIENCE. ZILCH! ZERO! NADA!

You do yourself a disservice by attempting to be "constructive" without actually playing it. Instead, you come off as salty, or at least someone with an agenda. PBP. Legit, just wait until you've actually PLAYED said game to be "constructive". Anything else is fever dreams, my guy.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Release day is gonna be a shitshow between some fans being "concerned" and the xdf marking everything as concern even with people who actually want to discuss the flaws of the game (because sure as hell starfield is not gonna be perfect in any way, shape or form like most games on the market)

Boy i don't envy the mods...

I'll be more concerned with playing the game lol

I don't got time to entertain a bunch of whiners whining why game #2576 doesn't do thing #325 in the most perfect way possible.

Plus in a few months modders will go crazy and turn the game into something *more* anyway.

 

[GymWolf]

Edit

 

[clarky]

My favorite thing so far has been the NPC that looks eerily similar to and has the same voice actor as the English guy that played half the characters in Oblivion. Been too long since a true BGS RPG.

Ome of the decent leakers on reddit was asked if its as good as previous BGS titles and the answer was yes and possibly GOTY contender.

Hopefully this is true. My diary is cleared as from Thursday afternoon and i have minimum 5 days reserved for this.

 

[Raven77]

How do you constructively "discuss" anything you have no experience with? Forget facts - just speaking REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE specifically? This is about a game, not snorkeling. TF? But I'll bite: If I'm going scuba diving and you're a "snorkelor" and I need a guide, I'm going with the scuba diver because he has real world experience in the sport Im interested in specifically.

There's nothing "constructive" about hammering on a game you havent even played. You havent even held in your hands. You haven't even smelled the plastic wrapping from the game case. NO EXPERIENCE. ZILCH! ZERO! NADA!

You do yourself a disservice by attempting to be "constructive" without actually playing it. Instead, you come off as salty, or at least someone with an agenda. PBP. Legit, just wait until you've actually PLAYED said game to be "constructive". Anything else is fever dreams, my guy.

Every gamer here has played a significant amount of both open world games and Bethesda games. They can draw from that experience and history, look at what had been leaked, and discuss potential issues, positive aspects, etc. It is LITERALLY one of the main reasons gaming forums exist.

As a snorkeler, I discuss DIVING with people who are mostly scuba all the time. Although I haven't done it, snorkeling has crossover similarities. Same with Starfield. If you've played a lot of open world games and Bethesda games, there's crossover with Starfield.

Hope that helps. It's a pretty simple concept.

 

[Virex]

Starfied impressions. They had Todd permission to talk about the video capture introducing judder that isn't present in the game so not breaking NDA.

The one on the left and the one on the right are fatter each time I see a video of them. Phil Spencer as well

 

[Gavon West]

Every gamer here has played a significant amount of both open world games and Bethesda games. They can draw from that experience and history, look at what had been leaked, and discuss potential issues, etc.

As a snorkeler, I discuss DIVING with people who are mostly scuba all the time. Although I haven't done it, snorkeling has crossover similarities. Same with Starfield. If you've played a lot of open world games and Bethesda games, there's crossover with Starfield.

Hope that helps. It's a pretty simple concept.

Still, cap.

It may be an open world game, yes, but, it doesnt mean that we can automatically compare it with other games of the same genre. I mean, like, because Starfield seems to be doing more than a few things new and interesting than other open world games, like, can I just go ahead now and claim it to be the best game ever made - even though I've never played it and it does a few things differently than other Open world RPG's? You' and others would short circuit if someone even tried to make such a statement without actual experience playing the game.

Like you said my guy; pretty simple concept.

 

[johnjohn]

Every gamer here has played a significant amount of both open world games and Bethesda games. They can draw from that experience and history, look at what had been leaked, and discuss potential issues, positive aspects, etc. It is LITERALLY one of the main reasons gaming forums exist.

As a snorkeler, I discuss DIVING with people who are mostly scuba all the time. Although I haven't done it, snorkeling has crossover similarities. Same with Starfield. If you've played a lot of open world games and Bethesda games, there's crossover with Starfield.

Hope that helps. It's a pretty simple concept.

You keep on just making shit up to hate in the game lol. You have no clue what you're talking about.

 

[adamsapple]

. double post .

 

[adamsapple]

Every gamer here has played a significant amount of both open world games and Bethesda games. They can draw from that experience and history, look at what had been leaked, and discuss potential issues, positive aspects, etc. It is LITERALLY one of the main reasons gaming forums exist.

As a snorkeler, I discuss DIVING with people who are mostly scuba all the time. Although I haven't done it, snorkeling has crossover similarities. Same with Starfield. If you've played a lot of open world games and Bethesda games, there's crossover with Starfield.

Hope that helps. It's a pretty simple concept.

No offense friend, but the entirety of your posts in this thread are about making issues out of things like the zones having an eventual end and 'why are planets', something we've known about the game since basically when they started showing it off.

 

[Raven77]

No offense friend, but the entirety of your posts in this thread are about making issues out of things like the zones having an eventual end and 'why are planets', something we've known about the game since basically when they started showing it off.

I've literally done nothing in this thread but report what the leaker has said.

Not once did I state that I think the limits are bad.

Not once did I say having 1000 planets was bad.

I've said Starfield is one of my most anticipated games ever and that Skyrim and Morrowind are my top two games of all time.

Wanting to have a discussion on IF having less planets would have been better, IF having no limits on explorable area is better does not = shitting on the game.

So I would ask you the same question, what are you talking about? I'll wait for you and others to quote me "shitting" on the game and I'll be waiting a long time because it hasn't happened.

 

[Hugare]

I said goddamn

 

[Raven77]

I said goddamn

Shit that looks amazing. Where did you find this?

 

[MidGenRefresh]

I said goddamn

 

[Montauk]

This is Sarah Morgan in the game, right?

Why does she look so different in the helmet? Her eyes are all weird (like she is having an orgasm), and I could also see her mustache in the helmet.

Or is that a different character altogether and I'm confusing it with her?

Looks like a different character. The clear face covering could be distorting the face (like glass and plastic can), plus lighting from a weird angle (inside the helmet) changing how the face looks.

I don't really get why it is being presented as looking terrible but there you go.

 

[adamsapple]

I said goddamn

 

[Montauk]

I said goddamn

But guys the unoccupied parts of this planet are….unoccupied! They're barren!

 

[CloudShiner]

The one on the left and the one on the right are fatter each time I see a video of them. Phil Spencer as well

Definitely. Very soon, their faces will be wider than they are high. They're almost there...few more months of donuts, coke and inactivity should do the job.

 

[Interfectum]

I don't even want a kb+m in my theatre room. And what happens when the game crashes or need to make adjustments? I'm going to need a kb+m aren't I? It is no way cleaner and more user friendly than just using my console. PC gaming is a pain in the ass in general. My job is literally sitting at and using a computer all day. The last thing I want to do late at night while tired is to use the fucking computer and troubleshooting bullshit problems as to why the game has crashed etc. While trying to lay back and relax in my recliner. Just because you don't find it a hassle, doesn't mean other ppl don't. My theatre room is a relaxing place of Zen for me where I can sit or lay up on the recliner and not have to get out of my seat. I feel it is still a pain.

If it was so easy then majority of the world would all just plug there PCs into their lounge room TVs. The problem is, you and MidGenRefresh have no foresight into how someone else may perceive things. Dunning-Kruger effect comes to mind. Look it up, you may learn something.

Kb+m = https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T13GLY3/?tag=neogaf0e-20

You can still sit in your recliner should any issue popup. Also, what is more zen than playing a game like Starfield how it should be played at a proper frame rate?

PCs are not easy, but they are worth the extra effort for what you get out of it.

 

[Hugare]

But guys the unoccupied parts of this planet are….unoccupied! They're barren!

To be fair, this is one of the places where Bethesda gave tons of handcrafted care: the city of Neon

Shit that looks amazing. Where did you find this?

That other site

 

[Montauk]

Definitely. Very soon, their faces will be wider than they are high. They're almost there.

More bizarre DF obsession, like this place needs more of it.

I'm sure all of you are slim and stunning, of course.

 

[Montauk]

To be fair, this is one of the places where Bethesda gave tons of handcrafted care: the city of Neon



That other site

Yes, but have you considered that outside of the city….there isn't more city?

It's devastating.

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

Anyone else think it looks like someone elses hand is removing his glasses?

 

[Interfectum]

I said goddamn

That's cool and all but what happens if you run 30 minutes beyond that building in a straight line? Is it cool there?

 

[roosnam1980]

I said goddamn

for a second i thought that was cyberpunk 2077

 

[adamsapple]

That's cool and all but what happens if you run 30 minutes beyond that building in a straight line? Is it cool there?

You run up to that building in the picture, then call the ship and land it on the other side of the building to continue exploring. duh.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

A look at a city

 

[roosnam1980]

nice crowd

 

[clarky]

I said goddamn

Too much fog, there must be loads of pop in.

 

[Ozriel]

TOTK can stream 3 different planes without a single loading screen and as such has a high level of immersion.

…and Starfield is an actual Role Playing Game with a robust character creator, deep
character customization, lots of dialog options, 'realistic' NASA Punk spaceflight

All this isn't immersive because of a few one second fade-to-black transitions?

Yes, compared to what they said it was, that's small. We went from hours of exploring the 40 min. Don't pretend that's not a big deal after everyone hyped up virtually endless exploration.

Good thing you're not tied to one planet, eh? Skyrim sized tiles on hundreds of planets, with multiple tiles per planet just a fast travel and landing away…

I was at least hoping I could wander upon a random outpost or something.

That's exactly how it is in the game. They've stated over and over that handcrafted content will be added to procedurally generated planets and so you'll stumble on random stuff.

 

[Disciple of MSSP]

I said goddamn

Jesus of all Christ

 

[BlackTron]

Yeah this video proved my point. All I see still is pain in the ass user experience regardless of his 'mitigating' of issues.

I mean a real pain in the ass to set it up, sure. Using the Steam Deck UI on a PC, getting to desktop without logging into Windows, and automatically starting the UI that doesn't need a mouse/kb? All hassles done in advance to make it like a console, once he got there, what made it a PITA user experience? I watched the whole video waiting for it. I didn't see it. All I learned is that Steam Deck UI is way better than Big Picture...thanks

 

[ManaByte]

I said goddamn

 

[digoutyoursoul]

I said goddamn

Ooh nice. Anyone know the location/planet?