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BenN
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
 Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 16:04:25
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ZeshinX
Learned Scribe
Canada
210 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 16:18:10
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For a first-of (first D&D for this dev studio), setting it in the Sword Coast makes sense. It's "familiar" territory to at least a portion of those who would buy this. If it's successful, then yes, definitely branch out into the less-traveled (digitally) areas of Faerun (or even beyond).
I'm excited, but cautiously here. A lot of attention is drawn to the MP/coop/DM'ing capability, which is cool. All I care about is the SP (and no, I don't expect a game tailor-made for me). If the SP is a full-experience, story-driven, offline one, then I'm sold. If it's feels like a tacked-on example of what you can create (like the SP campaign of NWN was), then not so much.
Edit: Checked out the site, definitely a SP campaign on there, so I'm buying (not pre-ordering though, I don't do that anymore). Just hope it's a quality one. Excited!  |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 16:53:00
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This looks fun. Sounds like they took some inspiration from Neverwinter Nights. Can't wait to see it.
I do wish they would do other regions, though. I've got a pretty good image in my head of the Sword Coast. NWN2 gave us a glimpse of Rasheman in an expansion, as well as Westgate. I'd like to see Thay visualized. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Taurendil
Acolyte
Chile
43 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 20:03:25
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Looks great. Loved the point of view of the camera and the pause time feature, it won't be about hitting keys lika a madman.
No high hopes about getting a Mac version for me though :( |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 20:42:13
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| The game looks good, but I need a lot more info before I allow myself to get excited for this. |
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Caladan Brood
Senior Scribe
Norway
410 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 21:10:22
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Finally. FINALLY a Realms game to look forward to again. Though I'm cautiously pessimistic ;p
Still. Interesting.
Agreed that the Sword Coast is a little bit "been there done that", but - I would love a fully realized Waterdeep, with all the streets and wards and everything.
And maybe, just maybe, the game allows you to go off the Sword Coast for a part of the story.
I would love to explore the Moonsea, the Dalelands, Aglarond, Impiltur..well, basically anything east of said coast of sharpness. |
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deserk
Learned Scribe
Norway
239 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 21:21:36
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Yaaay new proper Realms RPG that isn't an MMO. Sweet!
Although as others have mentioned, it would have been interesting to see a game set in other places than the Sword Coast. But who knows. Maybe they'll make some expansion packs for this set in other regions. I would love to see one set in Calimshan or Tashtan Coast. :p |
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Mapolq
Senior Scribe
Brazil
466 Posts |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2015 : 23:31:53
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| Reading all this, it sounds similar to what they were promising with the cancelled Dungeonscape app, minus the "you can use it at your pen-and-paper game as well as online" aspect. I wonder if this is what they decided to do instead? |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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hobbitfan
Learned Scribe
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2015 : 03:00:06
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| I wonder if this is one of the things Ed Greenwood has been working on? |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1298 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2015 : 03:13:30
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| Wish they would set a game in the Moonsea or Dalelands area again. |
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4460 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2015 : 00:03:51
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| This game looks absolutely stunning and fun! It's like a better, cooler, and more up-dated version of Baldur's Gate, to which I felt was an amazing game too. Seriously can't wait for it to come out. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
12046 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2015 : 02:54:52
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Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Caladan Brood
Senior Scribe
Norway
410 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2015 : 09:44:25
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First Community Update is out:
https://forums.swordcoast.com/index.php?/topic/166-community-update-1/
It still sounds like the most promising D&D game since...a long time ago.
My secret wish is that there will be a solid easy-to-use editor that allows for extreme variety; so people can actually go make adventures in other parts of the Sword Coast. That will mean an endless supply of textures, models etc. of course but a man can dream. |
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Caladan Brood
Senior Scribe
Norway
410 Posts |
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2015 : 09:27:18
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Update (via a link on enworld):
MMPORG.com interviews Nathan Stewart, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards of the Coast and Dan Tudge, President of n-Space:
http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/1238/feature/9410/page/1
Some interesting points:
- WOTC is focussed on the Realms going forward.
- Playable races (at launch): Human, dwarf, elf, half-elf, halfling.
- Playable classes (at launch): cleric, fighter, paladin, ranger, rogue, wizard. |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2015 : 06:13:13
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| I'm really excited by this game, especially the DM feature. I hope to play it with my former players who are now scaterred around the world ^^ |
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Caladan Brood
Senior Scribe
Norway
410 Posts |
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Taurendil
Acolyte
Chile
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2015 : 18:36:28
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As well as a PS4/Xbox One version later on, which is what I'll probably pick up then.
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Originally posted by Taurendil
There will be a Linux/Mac version!! Yeheeee!
https://swordcoast.com/content/sword-coast-legends%E2%84%A2-coming-mac-and-linux
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2015 : 14:40:15
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Yea, I actually prefer to play the console versions of most games if they have one. Just because I tend to be able to use the controller better than a keyboard and mouse. Plus I have a bigger T.V. then my laptop monitor. :)
Unfort, I don't like the playstation even back when I had a ps3, so this time I made the choice to stick with just a xbox. My ps3 was so old (since it was like a first generation version) that it wouldn't even play half the games that came out for it but I didn't mind because I had my 360, which I used more. That's why I decided to stick with just the xbox one this time. Plus I can tie it in with my windows phone and with windows 10, Microsoft is making some nice features that connect windows with the xbox one.
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Originally posted by The Sage
Agreed. I didn't expect that my current PC setup would be able to run this game, so I regrettably left it off my purchase list for this year. But with console versions coming, I can see that I'll likely be buying a copy for the PS4... since I've yet to even obtain an X-Box One.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2015 : 00:14:28
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I'm really looking forward to this game now. I'm even going to be able to play it without a computer upgrade. I was kinda worried about that.
I've been following the game's NPC profiles that they've been sharing, and I am hoping they are as good as they advertise. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2015 : 04:14:53
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| Someone over at E3 got to try this and posted a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGfAajHj0OM&a=&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Crai
Acolyte
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2015 : 20:28:54
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I gather this is not turn-based game, but more of a fast reflex shoot-em-up hand-controller combat game?
I do miss the turn-based games from yeas ago. It was nice to be able to pause and think for a moment before diving deep into battle. |
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2015 : 22:58:55
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Originally posted by Crai
I gather this is not turn-based game, but more of a fast reflex shoot-em-up hand-controller combat game?
No, AFAIK you'll be able to pause whenever you like (as in BG & other CRPGs). I guess this probably won't apply to online coop games. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36892 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2015 : 04:15:55
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| Whoa! There's a name I've not seen pop up in a long time! How you been, Dargoth? |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2015 : 04:35:02
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Whoa! There's a name I've not seen pop up in a long time! How you been, Dargoth?
Hey wooly
I see alot of the old gang are still around
Im giving 5ed a look at the moment (actually bought Hoard of the Dragon queen yesterday)so I thought Id see what new info there was on the realms (Apparently there isnt a 5ed FRC which is kind of annoying) |
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New game! Sword Coast Legends
