Game News McLean and McComb on writing for Wasteland 2

[Roguey]

Yes, writers are also designers in this case, each responsible for his or her own area(s) in the game. The more writers, the more areas to explore, which is a good thing -- provided they can actually implement everything.

So is who is gona make sure that it's coherent, if everybody is having his fun house?

That's what design docs, style guides, and lead designers are for.

 

[l3loodAngel]

Yes, writers are also designers in this case, each responsible for his or her own area(s) in the game. The more writers, the more areas to explore, which is a good thing -- provided they can actually implement everything.

So is who is gona make sure that it's coherent, if everybody is having his fun house?

That's what design docs, style guides, and lead designers are for.

So why do we hear only about writers than?

 

[Major_Blackhart]

So has anything been given about story, setting, length of gameplay, character creation etc?
Or is it just in the planning phase so far?

 

[Infinitron]

So has anything been given about story, setting, length of gameplay, character creation etc?
Or is it just in the planning phase so far?

"LOL I HEARD THEY'RE MAKING WASTELAND 2 GUYS"

Here, read this: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxMevjNSr2EjbDBpZ2ZMdmNnc28/view?pli=1&sle=true

It's basically all we know from before the screenshots and music that have been released.

 

[TwinkieGorilla]

Fucking fanboys of unreleased games. They're the worst.

Yeah, you tell 'em!

: x

 

[Major_Blackhart]

So they have nothing solid yet.

 

[EG]

So they have nothing solid yet.

And don't plan to for another three months.

Happy trails.

 

[Morkar Left]

Yes, writers are also designers in this case, each responsible for his or her own area(s) in the game. The more writers, the more areas to explore, which is a good thing -- provided they can actually implement everything.

So is who is gona make sure that it's coherent, if everybody is having his fun house?

That's what design docs, style guides, and lead designers are for.

So why do we hear only about writers than?

Fargo said that's his job.

 

[EG]

Fargo is the marketer.

He can't keep the clowns in their appointed rings while filling out interviews!

As to why we hear only about writers . . . they're the new Most Popular Job Type for his clientele.

 

[Morkar Left]

Fargo is the marketer.

He can't keep the clowns in their appointed rings while filling out interviews!

As to why we hear only about writers . . . they're the new Most Popular Job Type for his clientele.

Thanks, but we already know that everything sucks.