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So, it's been a year - Pathfinder online?

Started by S'mon, December 30, 2013, 05:03:16 AM

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S'mon

December 30, 2013, 05:03:16 AM
Anything happening? Or did Dancey take the money and run? :D
The last News entry for Goblinworks is December 12th 2012, not exactly confidence inspiring: https://goblinworks.com/news/
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Tahmoh

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December 30, 2013, 05:43:26 AM
They've done a few alpha tests recently but it's still early days considering the scope of the mmo...as for dancey and his ramblings it's probably a good thing he hasn't said anything for awhile given he's almost as the guy who used to run lionhead studio's when it comes to saying anything of substance.

Bill

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December 31, 2013, 11:12:04 AM
It may be a good game, but once again, a DND computer game chooses to NOT use dnd rules.

Blah!


Use the rules dang it!

mcbobbo

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December 31, 2013, 11:39:22 AM
The oldest boy got Pathfinder Munchkin from his aunt for Christmas, and after playing it a few times, it was kind of neat to see their world in a different format.

The MMO could, possibly, have the same appeal.  But it will largely depend on whether their rules can emulate D&D.  For example, if your Fighter doesn't feel at all like a Fighter, it will cause suspension of disbelief issues that could outweigh the 'good vibes' from the familar icons, etc.
"It is the mark of an [intelligent] mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

Dan Vince

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January 04, 2014, 01:00:11 AM
Quote from: Bill;719625It may be a good game, but once again, a DND computer game chooses to NOT use dnd rules.

Blah!


Use the rules dang it!

I don't have a copy of the OGL at hand, but I suspect they may not be allowed to use the d20 rules in a videogame.

jcfiala

#5
January 04, 2014, 01:21:24 AM
Quote from: S'mon;719343Anything happening? Or did Dancey take the money and run? :D
The last News entry for Goblinworks is December 12th 2012, not exactly confidence inspiring: https://goblinworks.com/news/

Looks like the news comes out on their blog: https://goblinworks.com/blog/.
 

S'mon

#6
January 04, 2014, 03:55:19 AM
Quote from: Dan Vincze;720657I don't have a copy of the OGL at hand, but I suspect they may not be allowed to use the d20 rules in a videogame.

Apparently that's not the case, you can use the d20 SRD for a computer game. You could not use the old d20 System License due to trade mark licensing.
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flyerfan1991

#7
January 04, 2014, 09:19:02 AM
Well, I've been keeping tabs on Massively and a few other places, and the current anticipated hotness in MMO space is Wildstar, followed by EQ Next and some expacs for WoW, The Secret World, and LOTRO.  Pathfinder Online is waaay down on the list of people's interest level, which doesn't exactly bode well for the product.

D'oh!  And The Elder Scrolls Online, too.  That's up with Wildstar in anticipation level.

Shipyard Locked

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January 19, 2014, 01:09:15 PM
Quote from: flyerfan1991;720713EQ Next

What's with the fetishizing of the word "Next" in franchise renewal these days? What convergence of psychology and marketing has determined that that word is the secret passkey to our souls?

Endless Flight

#9
January 19, 2014, 03:17:47 PM
I never thought "D&D Next" sounded right.

Shipyard Locked

#10
January 19, 2014, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Endless Flight;724823I never thought "D&D Next" sounded right.

I have a Pepsi can labelled "Next" on my desk as I type this. Seriously. What does it mean!?

Rincewind1

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January 19, 2014, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: Shipyard Locked;724861I have a Pepsi can labelled "Next" on my desk as I type this. Seriously. What does it mean!?

It's next as used by employees & officials calling out to those standing in lines.
Furthermore, I consider that  This is Why We Don\'t Like You thread should be closed

Shipyard Locked

#12
January 20, 2014, 08:11:20 AM
Quote from: Rincewind1;724865It's next as used by employees & officials calling out to those standing in lines.

I know what the word means in a dictionary sense. I was referring to my first post. Why has marketing latched on to it now?

Rincewind1

#13
January 20, 2014, 09:25:18 AM
Quote from: Shipyard Locked;724992I know what the word means in a dictionary sense. I was referring to my first post. Why has marketing latched on to it now?

I was making a joke that this is how corporations see their products.

I'll take the back door now.
Furthermore, I consider that  This is Why We Don\'t Like You thread should be closed

Lynn

#14
January 20, 2014, 02:55:57 PM
I saw a demo at last year's PaizoCon (July 2013). They have some pretty models in a very nice environment - but that's all you can really say from that kind of demo.

I have no expectation of this even being an RPG in an MMORPG sense - its more like kingdom building using the Pathfinder campaign world.
Lynn Fredricks
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