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[Archmage Silver]

Divinity: Original Sin Kickstarter Campaign is Active | Ends on Friday Apr 26, 7:11pm EEST | Pledge Here
 

 
Larian Studios (of the Divinity series fame) has been running a Kickstarter campaign to raise more money for Divinity: Original Sin - the game is already in pre-alpha, but additional funding will help Larian to add a lot more depth and features in the game. The Kickstarter campaign has been funded successfully now and Larian is aiming to hit some stretch goals @ 650k, 800k and 1M. The KS campaign will end on Friday 26 April. Check out the videos, features and other info (there's a lot of it) and consider pledging if you can. PayPal is also available.

 

"Picture a modern version of a world not unlike that of Ultima VII, explored either alone or with a friend, that sees you engage adversaries in tactical turn-based combat reminiscent of the great turn-based RPGs of the past. A world that is filled to the brim with choice and consequence situations, reactive NPCs, and a considerable amount of surprises. A world that captures the feeling of playing pen and paper RPGs with our friends. Then add the new stuff..." - Vision statement for Divinity: Original Sin

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[Almateria]

So uh is it the RPG or the game where you marry a boner princess? It's kind of confusing.

[Archmage Silver]

So uh is it the RPG or the game where you marry a boner princess? It's kind of confusing.

The undead princess etc. would be in Dragon Commander, the strategy RPG hybrid title also in development at Larian Studios.

[Yovaneth]

No... not interested in this one. I really enjoyed the DragonKnight Saga (take the brain out and just play it) but for some reason this one seems like a step backwards.

 

-Y-

[Archmage Silver]

Turn-based combat is certainly a major change, although I think it'll be for the better in this case.

[Archmage Silver]

News:

Update #24: Announcing the Final Countdown @ Kickstarter

Update #25: 72 hours left, Stretch goal 2 achieved!!! New goal announced! @ Kickstarter

Edited by Archmage Silver, 23 April 2013 - 07:56 AM.

[Eleima]

No... not interested in this one. I really enjoyed the DragonKnight Saga (take the brain out and just play it) but for some reason this one seems like a step backwards.

Maybe because of the busty, sultry looking female?  The one with the sleeveless armor....  *sigh*

[Azazello]

No... not interested in this one. I really enjoyed the DragonKnight Saga (take the brain out and just play it) but for some reason this one seems like a step backwards.

+1

 

Agreed. Although the graphics are certainly nice. Wish BG2:EE could step-up its graphics to this.

[Yovaneth]

Maybe because of the busty, sultry looking female?  The one with the sleeveless armor....  *sigh*

Do you know - I actually can't remember as it was *that* long ago I played it! I remember the funny eyes though - and that sod of a mission in the fjords to take down the red barriers where your timing had to be half-second perfect in the change from dragon to human, otherwise you got instantly fried.

 

-Y-

Edited by Yovaneth, 24 April 2013 - 09:19 AM.

[Archmage Silver]

News:

Update #26: We are now doing an AMA on Reddit @ Kickstarter

Update #27: 66 hours to go - Secret Stretch Goal Reached! @ Kickstarter

Update #28: The last 48 hours, 700K stretch goal achieved and something special @ Kickstarter

[Almateria]

No... not interested in this one. I really enjoyed the DragonKnight Saga (take the brain out and just play it) but for some reason this one seems like a step backwards.

Maybe because of the busty, sultry looking female?  The one with the sleeveless armor....  *sigh*

 

I'm pretty sure the Larian graphic dude got yelled at because of this.

[Eleima]

Do you know - I actually can't remember as it was *that* long ago I played it! I remember the funny eyes though - and that sod of a mission in the fjords to take down the red barriers where your timing had to be half-second perfect in the change from dragon to human, otherwise you got instantly fried.

Oh, I'm just going by the image at the top of the page.    I know, I know, "don't judge a book by its cover", but egad, that's a bad first impression.

 

 

Maybe because of the busty, sultry looking female?  The one with the sleeveless armor....  *sigh*

I'm pretty sure the Larian graphic dude got yelled at because of this.

We can only hope.  And here I thought we were making progress in the industry, and some old habits die hard.  But that character with her perfect blonde curls and "come hither" look...  *sigh*sigh*sigh*  We'll get there, though.  But that's neither here, nor there.

 

The project's been funded, and I don't feel any particular incentive to put money into this.  I'll wait until there's been more coverage, and probably reviews until I decide if I really want to buy this game or not.

[Archmage Silver]

Do you know - I actually can't remember as it was *that* long ago I played it! I remember the funny eyes though - and that sod of a mission in the fjords to take down the red barriers where your timing had to be half-second perfect in the change from dragon to human, otherwise you got instantly fried.

Oh, I'm just going by the image at the top of the page.    I know, I know, "don't judge a book by its cover", but egad, that's a bad first impression.

 

 

Maybe because of the busty, sultry looking female?  The one with the sleeveless armor....  *sigh*

I'm pretty sure the Larian graphic dude got yelled at because of this.

We can only hope.  And here I thought we were making progress in the industry, and some old habits die hard.  But that character with her perfect blonde curls and "come hither" look...  *sigh*sigh*sigh*  We'll get there, though.  But that's neither here, nor there.

 

The project's been funded, and I don't feel any particular incentive to put money into this.  I'll wait until there's been more coverage, and probably reviews until I decide if I really want to buy this game or not.

 

Here's what Larian founder Swen Vincke wrote about self-censorship regarding Dragon Commander - it can be applied to Divinity: Original Sin as well. Apparently Larian has already implemented changes to the female character's appearance though, as there has reportedly been quite a lot of feedback about that particular aspect of the game.

 

Edit: Typo

Edited by Archmage Silver, 25 April 2013 - 04:28 AM.

[Archmage Silver]

News:

Update #29: More on henchment and companions @ Kickstarter

Update #30: 27 Hours Left,Companions, Editor Magic, Mixing Physical with Digital @ Kickstarter

[Archmage Silver]

News:

Update #31: Less than 24 hours to go, 800k reached, behind the scenes @ Kickstarter

 

 

From the desk of TotalBiscuit:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuF8ruhjlTY&feature=youtu.be&a

[Almateria]

And here I thought we were making progress in the industry, and some old habits die hard.  But that character with her perfect blonde curls and "come hither" look...  *sigh*sigh*sigh*  We'll get there, though.  But that's neither here, nor there.

Too bad that video james is dead.

[Yovaneth]

D'you know, I spent ages googling for that box top and all I found was the one I remember - the all-muscles male hulk with the spikey blonde hair. Just about here I start rattling the pot and the kettle... hehehe

 

-Y-

[Almateria]

power fantasies != sexual fantasies

[Archmage Silver]

News:

Update #32: Jim Sterling from Destructoid on Twitch @ Kickstarter

Update #33: Kotaku's 10 Reasons to Pledge @ Kickstarter

Update #34: Last Stretch Goal in Sight @ Kickstarter

Edited by Archmage Silver, 26 April 2013 - 04:34 AM.

[Archmage Silver]

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