@Sempavor
Yes, we do have a second city :-)
They posted that already on twitter and are currently discussing possible new stretch goals (they should hurry though).
Can priests follow any customization branches to become a necromancer? Or maybe Cipher abilities could lend themselves to... soul necromancy? IDK, I just want necromancers to be more than "bad guys you should hate! Because of "morals!"
I think the best thing would be to introduce lots of diversity into the game with races never seen before.... and creatures that we never fought.
N even if you guys are making isometric game, i would like to suggest make something close to camera view like of dota 2. Cause having a camera angle a little more close makes you more drawn to the gameplay and its environment.
Last but not the least it will be great if we can achieve better graphics than dota 2 with more interactive world like trees swinging in breeze, coming to full blossom in spring. And if you are travelling for a long quest you actually have to cut trees down and make camps to rest. and stuffs like that to increase your vigor. Wish you guys could cogitate on this. It was just a humble suggestion.
I am so thrilled by the fact that we're getting the Stronghold, the one big thing I really wanted. The second big city is just icing on the cake. I hope we get there, and I eagerly await the day the game is finished and playable!
So happy it looks like there's going to be a 2nd big city :D My final wish would be for the $140 or $250 tier to have a physical strategy guide then i'll upgrade to that tier !
No worries from my side anymore about non-human and non-elven companions! Feargus confirmed to me that she is indeed a dwarf :). Can't imagine how I missed that haha. Looking at her now, she does seem quite stocky. Hopefully the final revealed companions will also be of non-elven and non-human races. Great stuff Obsidian, I am greatly intrigued to learn more about Sagani now!
People keep clamoring for more stretch goals but honestly I'd rather they use anything over the $3.5 to just bring on more team members and make sure they have the time to make the game the best they can. Lets not open up the scale too far, and just focus on the love and polish a good game needs.
@Daniel Erlich One would hope so of course. Either that or that they consider throwing something else in the CE box between now and release to make it truely shine. I'm still wildly undecided on a pledge increase unfortunately. lol :P
More seriously, it might be a gamble that it will be a soundtrack I'd listen to outside the game, but it isn't a BIG gamble. Obsidian (and/or the people that make up Obsidian) have been responsible for games that had such soundtracks, before. I'll pony up another $20. Here's aiming for that second big city!
Nice insight on lore here. I was initiated with the German D&D equivalent "Das Schwarze Auge", where death also is fatal and there are little to no opportunities to ever bring the dead back. However, from a gameplay point of view, I guess it should be possible for high-level characters to be saved from (almost certain) death - at a high cost, of course. It might be wise to have characters gain a very limited number of "cheat the reaper cards" during their careers, maybe only when they reach notable achievements. That way, players would have the means to save their massive time investment in a beloved character, and still not lose much of the immersion and tension that being able to die brings to the game. Maybe you are planning something like that for Standard Mode anyway, but I feel that this should also be at least an option for experts.
The project looks very promising. I just raised my pledge to add a few bricks to that other big, big city - keep up the spirit! :-)
With the way the total has been climbing today I think there is a good chance it will hit 3.5M even without factoring in Paypal. Hopefully there will be a cool new stretch goal before the end :)
@ Atte Karvinen Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I can tell the only thing extra included in the CE box is the cloth map. You could stretch to say the mousepad is bundled in with that as well I suppose, but other then those two items there's nothing else to distinguish the two boxed sets. Mind you I'm just going by what's on the front page.
I'm still debating myself if it's worth it to upgrade to that level or not at this point. Decisions decisions. :)
It kinda feels like the audio CD should be included in the CE... Every CE I buy usually comes with a soundtrack. Especially if they fall within the RPG-category.
I don't know. Just not 'feeling it' with this particular add-on.
I'm liking the sounds of this. I always love a fantasy religion that feels really lived-in and natural. That's what I love about the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, and I'm getting a similar tone from this.
Greeting from Finland.
I really hope we can reach 3,5 million USD
I just put more money to this project to help reach that.
I still sometimes play Baldurs Gate 2, because it is best RPG ever and I hope this will be even better!
I don't know of this has already been answered, but does anyone have any more information on the Limited Edition CD? Is it just a physical edition of the digital soundtrack or is it something more?
Is the difference between "normal" BOX and CE BOX just the box itself? As soundtrack cd, playing cards etc. are addons that made me wondering about it. Will they (or the bonuses already included) fit inside the CE box?
Chris Niewiarowski
Superbacker
on
Since you guys were only $13,000 away from 4 million, will you enhance the whole game as if you hit that strech goal?
T.J. Brumfield on
I'm disappointed there was never a stretch goal for playable crates.
T.J. Brumfield on
swkotorfan: There are export laws on certain types of processors.
Trevor Apple on
I say just keep the extra money to use extra time or resources on polish and pacing.
swkotorfan on
May I ask what is this Obsidian-AMD loot bag and why is it exclusive to US?
Kyle on
Wishing i had more money to throw at you, it's looking epic.
Rafael Failbook on
will there be a coop like in neverwinternights or baldursgate ?
Madao on
Really hope they humour us and add the "promised" CATS! at 4.0
BTW on reddit it was suggested that at 3.6 MCA plays Arcanum. =)
Andy Woods on
Maybe send out an email with only instructions on how to get the addons! http://project-eternity.tumblr.com/post/33543990284/project-eternity-add-on-list
Andy Woods on
u know, if I knew how to get one of those addons, i would!! Quite a bugger trying to find the info how to do this...
Malte Mb on
in the Icewind Dale II was sad: the 4.0 coal will bring cats in the gameXD
still waiting for another grafic of the mega dungeon like in update 21
Chris Patterson on
Cmon Cmon CMON!!!! 3.6?? So close :)
FaeTalan on
This is amazing.
T.J. Brumfield on
I'm not sure $4.0 million is feasible, but if PayPal hits $200k then maybe the project hits $3.8 or $3.9 total.
A new stretch goal might be nice, but at the same time if extra money just goes to more staff and more content in general I'm happy.
kindman on
proud like a god, i will wander the streets of that second big, big city, knowing how i helped creating it. oh joy!
Colin L. on
About the soundtrack - is Justin going to be the sole composer?
Samet Timuçin on
quick! add an awesome 4M stretch goal! :)
Craig Janssen
Superbacker
on
3.5 million nice
arshiahf on
How many of the people writing your lore are atheists?
Roman Mankowsky on
@Sempavor
Yes, we do have a second city :-)
They posted that already on twitter and are currently discussing possible new stretch goals (they should hurry though).
Stephen Bachinski on
Can priests follow any customization branches to become a necromancer? Or maybe Cipher abilities could lend themselves to... soul necromancy? IDK, I just want necromancers to be more than "bad guys you should hate! Because of "morals!"
Aoyagi Aichou on
All this talk... Dearest Obsidian, why don't you make an official IRC channel? That would ensure some community bonding.
Sempavor - Bandit of the Obsidian Order on
-50k to reach the biggest goal here, and 100k already collected from PayPal: do we have a 2nd big city???
Niklas Wahlberg on
We're actually going to get a second big city, aren't we? I can't believe it, this will be awesome :)
Subhosit on
I think the best thing would be to introduce lots of diversity into the game with races never seen before.... and creatures that we never fought.
N even if you guys are making isometric game, i would like to suggest make something close to camera view like of dota 2. Cause having a camera angle a little more close makes you more drawn to the gameplay and its environment.
Last but not the least it will be great if we can achieve better graphics than dota 2 with more interactive world like trees swinging in breeze, coming to full blossom in spring. And if you are travelling for a long quest you actually have to cut trees down and make camps to rest. and stuffs like that to increase your vigor. Wish you guys could cogitate on this. It was just a humble suggestion.
Eamil on
I am so thrilled by the fact that we're getting the Stronghold, the one big thing I really wanted. The second big city is just icing on the cake. I hope we get there, and I eagerly await the day the game is finished and playable!
Adam Thornton on
So happy it looks like there's going to be a 2nd big city :D My final wish would be for the $140 or $250 tier to have a physical strategy guide then i'll upgrade to that tier !
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Willem on
No worries from my side anymore about non-human and non-elven companions! Feargus confirmed to me that she is indeed a dwarf :). Can't imagine how I missed that haha. Looking at her now, she does seem quite stocky. Hopefully the final revealed companions will also be of non-elven and non-human races. Great stuff Obsidian, I am greatly intrigued to learn more about Sagani now!
icecreamjones on
People keep clamoring for more stretch goals but honestly I'd rather they use anything over the $3.5 to just bring on more team members and make sure they have the time to make the game the best they can. Lets not open up the scale too far, and just focus on the love and polish a good game needs.
Ian Perley on
@Daniel Erlich One would hope so of course. Either that or that they consider throwing something else in the CE box between now and release to make it truely shine. I'm still wildly undecided on a pledge increase unfortunately. lol :P
DarkSpiral on
A soundtrack add-on?
....dammit. You bastiches know my weakness!
More seriously, it might be a gamble that it will be a soundtrack I'd listen to outside the game, but it isn't a BIG gamble. Obsidian (and/or the people that make up Obsidian) have been responsible for games that had such soundtracks, before. I'll pony up another $20. Here's aiming for that second big city!
cOgnaut on
@Ian Perley I expect the CE box, manual, packaging etc to be vastly superior to the Standard Edition. That's the whole point of a Collector's Edition.
arc_curunir on
Nice insight on lore here. I was initiated with the German D&D equivalent "Das Schwarze Auge", where death also is fatal and there are little to no opportunities to ever bring the dead back. However, from a gameplay point of view, I guess it should be possible for high-level characters to be saved from (almost certain) death - at a high cost, of course. It might be wise to have characters gain a very limited number of "cheat the reaper cards" during their careers, maybe only when they reach notable achievements. That way, players would have the means to save their massive time investment in a beloved character, and still not lose much of the immersion and tension that being able to die brings to the game. Maybe you are planning something like that for Standard Mode anyway, but I feel that this should also be at least an option for experts.
The project looks very promising. I just raised my pledge to add a few bricks to that other big, big city - keep up the spirit! :-)
Mike Metzler
Superbacker
on
With the way the total has been climbing today I think there is a good chance it will hit 3.5M even without factoring in Paypal. Hopefully there will be a cool new stretch goal before the end :)
Greg on
@T.J They post the paypal totals via twitter every so often. Last I saw, paypal had broken $100k. So $3.5mil is within the realm of possibility.
T.J. Brumfield on
Does anyone know what the PayPal total is at?
This looks like it will hit $3.4 million. If there is a 100k on PayPal as well, then we'll hit the $3.5 stretch goal.
Ian Perley on
@ Atte Karvinen Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I can tell the only thing extra included in the CE box is the cloth map. You could stretch to say the mousepad is bundled in with that as well I suppose, but other then those two items there's nothing else to distinguish the two boxed sets. Mind you I'm just going by what's on the front page.
I'm still debating myself if it's worth it to upgrade to that level or not at this point. Decisions decisions. :)
Oliver on
Just want to voice my support for the health/stamina system. Keep up the good work! :)
Brett Morehouse on
It kinda feels like the audio CD should be included in the CE... Every CE I buy usually comes with a soundtrack. Especially if they fall within the RPG-category.
I don't know. Just not 'feeling it' with this particular add-on.
Ben Villeneuve on
I'm liking the sounds of this. I always love a fantasy religion that feels really lived-in and natural. That's what I love about the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, and I'm getting a similar tone from this.
Keep up the good work!
Kenny Chik on
Audio CD I am coming!
Justin Bell on
@ Mark Bauermeister - Yes, just add-on an addition$20 dollars. There are no tiers with the Physical Soundtrack, it's add-on only.
tedd on
looks like it wont be a problem to reach 3.5
I hope you read the comments and good luck with development
Jan 'Deme' Porema on
Greeting from Finland.
I really hope we can reach 3,5 million USD
I just put more money to this project to help reach that.
I still sometimes play Baldurs Gate 2, because it is best RPG ever and I hope this will be even better!
Michael Ryan - Obsidan Order on
Will the FLAC and MP3 versions of the soundtrack include full track tagging, including pictures of the cover art?
Torgo, Innkeeper of the Obsidian Order on
I don't know of this has already been answered, but does anyone have any more information on the Limited Edition CD? Is it just a physical edition of the digital soundtrack or is it something more?
e-Touch on
Greetings from a brazilian RPG player!
$3,5 Million, GO, GO, GO!!!
Dice on
Sure to surpass Doublefine's Kickstarter effort at this rate, amazing!!!
Atte Karvinen on
Is the difference between "normal" BOX and CE BOX just the box itself? As soundtrack cd, playing cards etc. are addons that made me wondering about it. Will they (or the bonuses already included) fit inside the CE box?