Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity

Sir Slash · April 06, 2015, 01:42:00 PM

Characters do seem to perform better against enemies after your info about them increases. Shadows are level 1 but I couldn't believe that the first time I fought one but before long the groups of 2 and 3 were manageable. Four was still a killer though. And I will only say this once. If you run into a Forest Lurker, RUN like hell.

TacticalWargames · April 07, 2015, 08:28:20 AM

Played some more and just got my stronghold ..starting to get into it alot more. Still hasn't blown me away but it is enjoyable.

Sir Slash · April 07, 2015, 09:27:17 AM

Another update yesterday. I like playing when I don't have time to play something big, just kill some time before and in between life's many requirements. It's a quick fix for my Hack & Slash needs. It's got that, "Look in one more place" appeal.

glen55 · April 07, 2015, 03:02:40 PM

Quote from: TacticalWargames on April 07, 2015, 08:28:20 AM
Played some more and just got my stronghold ..starting to get into it alot more. Still hasn't blown me away but it is enjoyable.

I'm having a little trouble getting into it, too. Slow-paced, and I need my adrenaline, I'm a 21st century old guy. But I haven't gotten to the stronghold yet, so I'll keep on keeping on at least that long.

Rayfer · April 07, 2015, 06:31:57 PM

Finally got into the lighthouse in the big city and wished I hadn't. Got slaughtered. Some really tough fights in there. Left in the hopes of coming back later at a higher level to finish the quest.

magnus · April 07, 2015, 08:38:11 PM

Is it me or are the main quests fights easier than a lot of the side ones?

Sir Slash · April 07, 2015, 10:44:59 PM

OK, I don't like the Enchanting. It cost me 600cp to bump my armor up one level to "Fine" even with me already having all the necessary ingredients. Who am I paying the 600 to? Or is Copper Pieces an essential part of improving armor? On the other hand, I have a new favorite weapon, the Arquibuse. It's slow as hell but it hits like a 75mm cannon. And thus my now new favorite tactic... give it to the sneakiest guy and have him back-shoot the enemy for a one-shot kill. Works great on those damned Shadows. Who knew ghosts were so venerable to gunpowder weapons?

Silent Disapproval Robot · April 07, 2015, 11:00:53 PM

I'm fighting what I suspect is the gauntlet leading to the final battle. This is the bit of most RPGs that I dislike. The ridiculous grind leading up to the even more annoying boss fight. Having said that, I've thoroughly enjoyed the game. I doubt I'll play through the entire thing again but I am curious enough that I'll likely make a new character and play to about level 5-6 or so just to see how differently the game plays out with a different class and different choices. I think I'll try out a monk.

Bison · April 07, 2015, 11:04:15 PM

I've been enjoying a slow game playing maybe an hour or two every other day or so. The pace is one I find to be nice and relaxing. I've got the combat setup with way too many stops right now, but I'm slowly revising it. By the time I get to the big city I should have my combat stops refined to the point I feel like my tactical decisions actually matter. Without the stops I find it too hectic and with pointless RTS like battle mechanics.

Rayfer · April 08, 2015, 10:35:37 AM

Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 07, 2015, 11:00:53 PM
I'm fighting what I suspect is the gauntlet leading to the final battle. This is the bit of most RPGs that I dislike. The ridiculous grind leading up to the even more annoying boss fight.

That's exactly what spoiled the end of the first two Dragon Age games for me....haven't gotten that far in Pillars yet.

Nefaro · April 11, 2015, 11:16:18 AM

I LOL'd at Angry Joe's live Twitch recordings in his review. Dude looked like he played it non-stop for days.

;D

Rayfer · April 11, 2015, 12:57:15 PM

Good one nefaro...Angry Joe is certainly entertaining.

Silent Disapproval Robot · April 11, 2015, 04:53:37 PM

I got to the bottom level of Cad Nua and met the big bad baddie down there. Every one of my character is at max level and even on easy I can't last more than a few minutes. Pretty much stopped playing at that point.

Bison · April 12, 2015, 03:13:43 AM

Quote from: Rayfer on April 08, 2015, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 07, 2015, 11:00:53 PM
I'm fighting what I suspect is the gauntlet leading to the final battle. This is the bit of most RPGs that I dislike. The ridiculous grind leading up to the even more annoying boss fight.

That's exactly what spoiled the end of the first two Dragon Age games for me....haven't gotten that far in Pillars yet.

What would be the alternative?

Rayfer · April 12, 2015, 07:37:43 AM

Quote from: Bison on April 12, 2015, 03:13:43 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on April 08, 2015, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 07, 2015, 11:00:53 PM
I'm fighting what I suspect is the gauntlet leading to the final battle. This is the bit of most RPGs that I dislike. The ridiculous grind leading up to the even more annoying boss fight.

That's exactly what spoiled the end of the first two Dragon Age games for me....haven't gotten that far in Pillars yet.
What would be the alternative?

Not sure what you mean Bison?