http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/11/obsidian-teasing-mysterious-project-x
Obsidian is teasing a new game with a site page (as shown below) with a 4 with a Basilisk circled around it eating it's own tail. and the two sentences:
"What do words mean?"
"Nothing. The Dirge of Eir Glanfath is sound without form, a lone voice crying out in mourning because it must."
Any ideas?
I'd like to think Fallout 4 but it doesn't look Fallout like
It's almost certainly something fantasy related. Hopefully it's something brand new or a spiritual sequel to Alpha Protocol because those are the only two things I'd care for Obsidian to make.
If they do fantasy, I really hope they try to do a unique setting instead of the usual dwarves, elves, humans, gnomes, etc.
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Also in the webpage source of the first countdown.
!–. X . X X . X X -->
In the source code:
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It's almost certainly something fantasy related. Hopefully it's something brand new or a spiritual sequel to Alpha Protocol because those are the only two things I'd care for Obsidian to make.
If this game can get anywhere the amount of reactions and diversity that Alpha Protocol could create, I'm all for it.
Here's the last couple teaser pages
Also, here's the string of characters that are most likely the name
It looks like the game is going to be called "Eternity" if the .'s are vowels and the x's are consonants. This is looking like a new IP and I'm really excited for what it could be.
Here's the last couple teaser pages
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48700350/1347573512796.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48700350/1347573264848.jpgAlso, here's the string of characters that are most likely the name
It looks like the game is going to be called "Eternity" if the .'s are vowels and the x's are consonants. This is looking like a new IP and I'm really excited for what it could be.
If it's fantasy (and it looks good), I'm sold. I could do with another good fantasy RPG.
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People are starting to think it's an RPG set in the Wheel of Time universe, because some of the quotes sound VERY similar. Also:
On February 12, 2010 it was announced that Obsidian Entertainment, developers of Neverwinter Nights 2, would be working with Red Eagle Games on the new Wheel of Time video game under the EA Partners-Program.[34] This game will be released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. There is no information at this time as to whether or not it will be one or a series of games. Possible connection, maybe?
I hope it's not. I want something new, not based on anything else.
I hope it's not. I want something new, not based on anything else.
I wouldn't care either way. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it is a game set in the Wheel of Time universe. Obsidian has been talking about making one or two (or three) for some time.
I've actually just realized I have no idea what WoT is. I've been thinking of Game of Thrones this entire time.
I'd love a Wheel of Time game; especially an RPG, developed by a pretty solid game developer. It could also be a 'reboot' of (or a new addition to) the Planescape series; which, would also be awesome. (A new IP is ok too).
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Here's more rumorcrafting:
Some people are saying it's going to be set in the Warhammer 40k universe. Why? Because:
This, I believe, is the symbol of the Thousand Sun (look familiar?)–a group in the Warhammer 40k universe, most prominent in the Heresy Era. In which, they marched to a place called Godhammer Citadel (on a recently discovered Machine World of the same name).
Godhammer Citadel is mentioned--by name--in one of the teaser quotes for this mystery project.
Yup, it's Eternity.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obsidian/project-eternity
New IP that's combining Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment into one package. It's got almost $40,000 in just a few hours too, so I'm expecting it to be funded pretty soon. Looking forward to it.
All great games, especially Planescape: Torment–still one of the most unique settings in gaming.
Someone already pledged $10,000. It's almost at $60,000 right now.
Someone already pledged $10,000. It's almost at $60,000 right now.
I wish I could throw around money.
Apparently they liked the reward for it. You get to go to Obsidian's offices and play a tabletop RPG of your choice with the devs of the game, as well as every other reward on the list. I need to check out Planescape as I have heard it was a good game.
We could probably change the name of the topic now if possible. Anyone think it'll reach higher than 'Double Fine Adventure' and 'Wasteland 2'?
See for yourself. It's almost a tenth of the way to their goal in just under an hour.
Oh. I have no doubt it'll reach the goal. I was just asking if anyone figured it would reach up to the amount of money those two projects raised. If I had to take a guess, I'd say it'll be somewhere around there, but I would be pleasantly surprised if it did better.
Well… uh... there goes the $200,000 mark.
I think I'm going to try and download Planescape or one of the other ones mentioned to see if I'll like this game or not. I played a bit of Fallout at one point, but didn't really try to get that much into it, so I'm not really sure if this is my kind of thing or now.
Well… uh... there goes the $200,000 mark.
I think I'm going to try and download Planescape or one of the other ones mentioned to see if I'll like this game or not. I played a bit of Fallout at one point, but didn't really try to get that much into it, so I'm not really sure if this is my kind of thing or now.
Do Planescape: Torment, seriously–if you DO download one. Planescape is a better experience than Icewind Dale, though I'm not saying Icewind Dale is bad. Just... Planescape has a very unique setting, and a better story (and cast of characters) than Icewind Dale (in my opinion).
Hey guys, GOG has most of these games on sale this weekend.
While I was watching a single six minute video of awesome developers talking and smiling, $15 000 were pledged and the total sum went over $400 000. Kickstarter is such an amazing experience to behold.
But man time sure flies. Tim Cain is already getting grey.
I think I'm going to try and download Planescape or one of the other ones mentioned to see if I'll like this game or not. I played a bit of Fallout at one point, but didn't really try to get that much into it, so I'm not really sure if this is my kind of thing or now.
Torment is a, well, monumental novel under a cover of a role playing game. Before anything it's a character story that you get to play throughout. I hope the game will get through to you - because it is so worth to play.
Do it do it
So they're already 3/4 of the way to their goal and it's been a day. That's amazing. I'm actually thinking of pledging as well even if I'm not sure if I'll be interested in it once it comes out. I need to play some of the games listed as inspirations first.
The goal was reached almost a half day ago.Great news. But even greater are the revealed stretch goals!
A petty dream would be to reach the 2 million mark since the stronghold system of BG II brings some memories alright. But seriously it would be sweet to reach the DRM Free mark. That would be like some sort of ironic reacharound from fans to developers and back to fans through Kickstarter.
Holy, Obsidian can I trust you? If this is only 50% of the awesomeness that was planescape torment dressed up in more modern menus and smoother control I'm all for it. But this can't be buggy like the typical Obsidian game.
Would a mod mind renaming this thread to "Project Eternity" or something of that nature?
Okay so new info.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obsidian/project-eternity/posts/310512
The Set-Up
The player witnesses an extraordinary and horrific supernatural event that thrusts them into a unique and difficult circumstance. Burdened with the consequences of this event, the player has to investigate what has happened in order to free themselves from the restless forces that follow and haunt them wherever they go.
Sounds a lot like Berserk and I'm not complaining about that.
Character Creation
At a minimum, players will be able to specify their main character's name, sex, class, race (including subrace), culture, traits, ability scores, portrait, and the fundamental starting options of his or her class (gear, skills, and talents). We have not worked out customization details of character avatars, but we believe those are important and will be updating on these specifics in the future.
Pretty deep, which is cool.
And there's some other cool things on that page too, such as there's going to be main races but each race is going to be split into many subraces as well depending on where a group of that race lives. You're going to have companions but they're not forced on you. You can play the entire game alone if you'd like. It looks like there's going to be so many ways to play too and so many choices to make, which is fine by me.
While they're keeping the traditional races, I do really like the sound of what they're doing with them.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obsidian/project-eternity/posts/312639
Through a variety of techniques (e.g. martial training, meditation, ritualistic evocation, mortification of the flesh), some individuals are able to draw upon the energy of their soul to accomplish extraordinary feats. These abilities range from the mundanely superhuman to the explosively magical. Having a strong soul seems to make this easier, but sometimes even people with fragmented souls are able to accomplish the extraordinary. The individual's body seems to act as a conduit and battery for this power, drawing in replenishment from seemingly omnipresent "fields" of unbound spiritual energy in the world around them.
So souls are the main source of power in this game. It's pretty different, which is good. It's not just make sign=magic spell.
The cultures of Project Eternity are in a variety of different technological states. Though some remote civilizations are still in the equivalent of Earth's Stone Age or Bronze Age, most large civilizations are in the equivalent of Earth's high or late Middle Ages. The most aggressive and powerful civilizations are in the early stages of what would be our early modern period, technologically, even if they are not culturally undergoing "Renaissance"-style changes.
It's not purely medieval like normal fantasy either. It's everything from the stone age to the late Renaissance in technological terms, leaving quite a stretch of potential enemies. And that means guns.
Black powder firearms are of the single-shot wheellock variety. Largely considered complex curiosities, these weapons are not employed extensively by military forces. Their long reload times are considered a liability in battles against foes that are too monstrous to drop with a single volley, foes that fly or move at high speed, and foes that have the power of invisibility. Despite this, some individuals do employ firearms for one specific purpose: close range penetration of the arcane veil, a standard magical defense employed by wizards. The arcane veil is powerful, but it does not react well to the high-velocity projectiles generated by arquebuses and handguns. As a result, more wizards who previously relied on the veil and similar abjurations have turned to traditional armor for additional defense.
Guns are mostly used for counter-magic, which is an awesome idea I think.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obsidian/project-eternity/posts/312639
So souls are the main source of power in this game. It's pretty different, which is good. It's not just make sign=magic spell.
It's not purely medieval like normal fantasy either. It's everything from the stone age to the late Renaissance in technological terms, leaving quite a stretch of potential enemies. And that means guns.
Guns are mostly used for counter-magic, which is an awesome idea I think.
Soul power source: I like the soul power source.
Culture: So the culture is going to be like Skyrim pretty much? Skarner's are primitive civilization, Nords, Elves, etc. are Mideval renaissance level and then the one race (dwermer or dwarven i think?) that had high tech robots is high tech civilization. (races may be different of course)
Guns: Low reaction timing but alot of power. sounds about right.
http://techland.time.com/2012/09/21/project-eternity-chris-avellone-interview/
Interview going over why Chris believes Eternity will be great and why they couldn't do something like it in any other fashion.
So here’s my view – I don’t feel Baldur’s Gate 2, Planescape: Torment, or Icewind Dale are lesser games. At all. I feel they allow for more differences than modern blockbusters, and I’d argue they’re more RPGs than a number of triple-A titles on the market, mostly because they allow more freedom for the player to bring their own creativity and voice to the experience.
Well, there goes my $65.
First in game screenshot
Of course, being isometric this is going to be mostly static but it still looks amazing. People were complaining about this being in the Unity engine but I guess there's no way to now.
wow the kickstarter got to 2.6mil that's awesome.
And that photo looks incredible
First in game screenshot
http://media.obsidian.net/eternity/media/screenshots/0001/PE-TempleEntrance01-2560x1440.jpgOf course, being isometric this is going to be mostly static but it still looks amazing. People were complaining about this being in the Unity engine but I guess there's no way to now.
Unity is a pretty powerful engine, and a good one to use for 'lesser' game development companies. And dang… Obsidian wasn't lying when they said they were going to attempt and capture the feel of games like Planescape Torment and Icewind Dale! Screenshot looks just like them, though...better graphically.
The kickstarter just ended with a total of 3.98 millions which make it the most funded game yet. That's pretty amazing!
Also, for anyone wondering, the final stretch goal was met with the money added from Paypal.
