Pillars of Eternity Beta Discussion [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[Jedi Master Radek]

Poles has broken the non-disclosure agreement or I am just unaware about some available information?

http://www.gry-online.pl/S018.asp?ID=1150

• 10-15 h for main quest, 50-60h for side quests
• 4 chapters
• half open world with obstacles such as level of a river or road blockade
  
• no play after finishing the main quest
• 5,6 game ends, about 10 falloutlike slides for states for of the a world
• main quest is quite linear
• only few quest are fetch quests
• exploring single map takes 20-30 minutes, and walking from side to side 1 minute

 

[Killzig]

So, speaking of planning characters (Sensuki and similar), how does the cipher work mechanically?

I understand you need to do melee/ranged attacks to get focus and that these attacks do extra damage but my question is how. Is it a fixed damage increase or a scaling increase and how does it relate to grazing hits? And how does the damage done relate to focus gained(if at all)?

Should I be dual wielding daggers or swing a massive warhammer for optimal results?

I think you are going to want to go ranged (since you want to prioritize might and intellect). The focus generation is a fraction of damage done (I think). I'm not sure about the second part, it might be covered in one of the threads on the official forum.

 

[Sensuki]

• main quest is quite linear

Yeah, saw that coming. Even the world map has linear progression like Icewind Dale, except with a couple of paths off to the side. Not a fan of that personally.

Should I be dual wielding daggers or swing a massive warhammer for optimal results?

Use a gun lol.

It's a percentage. There's a talent that gives you an integer +2 bonus to Focus per hit which is amazing with a Blunderbuss, because it applies on every blunderbuss shot that hits (Blunderbusses fire 8 bullets per shot)

 

[Jarpie]

Grieving Mother's portrait reminds me of something but I can't remember about what, anyone got any idea?

 

[Zombra]

Not sure if I should pick GoG or Steam version. Steam is more Decline, but is it better for patching?

Steam is much better for patching. Not only can it patch automatically while you're at work or whatever, GOG often takes days to publish a patch at all.

Steam has issues GOG doesn't, of course, but for patching convenience, Steam is by far the way to go.

 

[Athelas]

Grieving Mother's portrait reminds me of something but I can't remember about what, anyone got any idea?

You mean besides a stereotypical goth chick?

 

[Crazed Weevil]

So, speaking of planning characters (Sensuki and similar), how does the cipher work mechanically?

I understand you need to do melee/ranged attacks to get focus and that these attacks do extra damage but my question is how. Is it a fixed damage increase or a scaling increase and how does it relate to grazing hits? And how does the damage done relate to focus gained(if at all)?

Should I be dual wielding daggers or swing a massive warhammer for optimal results?

I think you are going to want to go ranged (since you want to prioritize might and intellect). The focus generation is a fraction of damage done (I think).

Focus gained is based on damage done (1/4 or 1/2 depending on who you ask). Arquebus makes a good focus generator I've found as it's very high damage per shot. You only need to use it once or twice in combat to keep you going...

 

[Jarpie]

Grieving Mother's portrait reminds me of something but I can't remember about what, anyone got any idea?

You mean besides a stereotypical goth chick?

Yeah, I'm sure I've seen something very similar on something else, like an actress or picture or something.

Eder's portrait is clearly based on young Max Von Sydow.

 

[Athelas]

• main quest is quite linear

Yeah, saw that coming. Even the world map has linear progression like Icewind Dale, except with a couple of paths off to the side. Not a fan of that personally.

Aren't you breaking your NDA as you say this?

Can you access Defiance Bay right after Gilded Vale?

Not sure what to make of the short main quest length, if it is accurate at all.

 

[Zed]

Grieving Mother's portrait reminds me of something but I can't remember about what, anyone got any idea?

the thick eyeliner and the dead stare makes her look a bit like aubrey plaza

 

[Infinitron]

Grieving Mother's portrait reminds me of something but I can't remember about what, anyone got any idea?

She reminds me of Ofra Haza, but you wouldn't know who that is

 

[tdphys]

I think the embargo is lifted now...

This post says 2 pm CET. I think it's 4.52 pm CET right now.

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/71...rch-23rd-backers-wait-for-the-26th/?p=1589783

Poles has broken the non-disclosure agreement or I am just unaware about some available information?

http://www.gry-online.pl/S018.asp?ID=1150

• 10-15 h for main quest, 50-60h for side quests
• 4 chapters
• half open world with obstacles such as level of a river or road blockade
  
• no play after finishing the main quest
• 5,6 game ends, about 10 falloutlike slides for states for of the a world
• main quest is quite linear
• only few quest are fetch quests

 

[Sensuki]

Aren't you breaking your NDA as you say this?

Can you access Defiance Bay right after Gilded Vale?

Not sure what to make of the short main quest length, if it is accurate at all.

I haven't even got past Gilded Vale. I got there, saved my game and then I've been doing my guide.

I believe I've said a lot less than any press outlet

 

[Jarpie]

Didn't Anthony Davis say on his stream that one Obsidian dev ran through the main story in 25 hours by skipping all the dialogue and rushing through it?

Infinitron Zed it's neither of those...I meant that I've seen something very similar somewhere else before but can't put my finger on it where.

 

[Infinitron]

I think the embargo is lifted now...

This post says 2 pm CET. I think it's 4.52 pm CET right now.

2 PM CET on Thursday, bro

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

• main quest is quite linear

Yeah, saw that coming. Even the world map has linear progression like Icewind Dale, except with a couple of paths off to the side. Not a fan of that personally.

Aren't you breaking your NDA as you say this?

Can you access Defiance Bay right after Gilded Vale?

Not sure what to make of the short main quest length, if it is accurate at all.

It's written in the article that those 50-60 hours for side quests are only if someone explores and reads much.
Also exploring single map takes 20-30 minutes, and walking from side to side 1 minute

 

[Zed]

I'd expect to see some dumbass italians or germans or some shit break the embargo tho.

 

[Sensuki]

Pretty big spoilers on 4chan too, wish I didn't see them.

 

[tdphys]

I think the embargo is lifted now...

This post says 2 pm CET. I think it's 4.52 pm CET right now.

2 PM CET on Thursday, bro

Ahahahahahahaha ahaa aha ah aaa aaaaa......

I just want it to be thursday !!!!!

 

[Zed]

Pretty big spoilers on 4chan too, wish I didn't see them.

serves you right for reading 4chan in 2015

 

[Lockkaliber]

Pretty big spoilers on 4chan too, wish I didn't see them.

Thanks for the heads up, gonna stay away from the shit hole that is neo /v/ for a couple of weeks then.

 

[Maculo]

Pretty big spoilers on 4chan too, wish I didn't see them.

This is specifically why I am avoiding /v/for the next few days/weeks.

 

[LeJosh]

What time is this unlocking at?

Obs is in California, right? Still around 6 hours behind us britfags?

It says 1 day 1 hour on their storepage... 5pm tomorrow if that's correct.

 

[Diablo169]

Game unlocks here in the UK at 5pm tomorrow I think.

 

[LeJosh]

Feels bad but at least I ain't in Aus.