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[Gonzito]

Nah, you find unique loot even during exploration\sidequests\bounties, the problem is that most of the time it is just boring and not unique enough other than look.

10% more flame damage after a full combo IS NOT EXCITING.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

As he never really talks about it on socials, anyone knows what was Josh Sawyer's contribution to this? Just a consultant?

Anyway, did pretty much all I could do and went to the second zone. It's Yuge.

If I remember correctly, he went in to work on it after finishing Pentiment. To help finish it.

Could be just a consultant.

 

[Lootlord]

Soo.. i reached the second map and already getting bored.
Just skipping through the generic dialogue and the main story and "the voice" is kinda annoying me.

 

[Hudo]

Watch this be better than Elder Scrolls 6.

 

[GymWolf]

Jesus the voice in your head is not sublte at all about some things, i hope obsidian doesn't consider what i'm thinking right now as the big reveal of the story because this shit has been clear as day for a while now...

 

[cormack12]

Anyone notice the performance tanks in dialog tanks when Kai comes into frame?

Some of the exposition is a bit superfluous which makes it drag on. The content is fine but it could definitely be edited down for pacing and directness.

Still enjoying it on the whole. I wish switching weapons was a bit quicker. The fog of war could do with being a little more feathered imo, revealing a bigger area.

I've only just reached level 8 and haven't even had a chance at enchanting yet. Have loads of mats and Unique equipment too.

Some of the encounters seem to be deliberately set up to not allow stealth approaches too. Even trying to circle round or above bears little fruit.

Levelling is slow as well when you can see about 6/7 abilities that would be immediately useful.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Really starting to think I'm going to go back and play the PoE games when I'm done with Evowed. Lots of lore that I've missed out on.

PoE is sooo good. Going back to visit again myself after this - no way I'm not. I'm one of the few that like PoE better than PoE II.. but both are great.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Still enjoying it on the whole. I wish switching weapons was a bit quicker. The fog of war could do with being a little more feathered imo, revealing a bigger area.

You can upgrade a skill for quicker changing, though only after level 10 I think.

I've only just reached level 8 and haven't even had a chance at enchanting yet. Have loads of mats and Unique equipment too.

I've had those options since level 6 I think, so maybe you just haven't found the right items yet? Or what do you mean?

Levelling is slow as well when you can see about 6/7 abilities that would be immediately useful.

I actually really like that the leveling is slower and not breakneck speed. Personal preference though understandable.

 

[adamsapple]

The cool loot is in shops. I bough a big an exceptional sword in the second map and I kill enemies in the blink of an eye. The same goes for armors.

Save money, that's the key to find good loot

IMO, and from what I've gotten so far, the coolest loot has been either from the treasure map quests or drops from Bounties.

 

[Orbital2060]

I had a great time last night, going through the dialogue choices with the secretary at the embassy. Hes got loads to say and it was all really well acted out and written. That was after Marius had joined, so both him and Kai were a part of it, and I guess if I spoke with the secretary before that it would just be Kai that joined in. It was just really well done, the way it adds companions into the mix.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Outside of gathering materials, I see little reason to aimlessly explore and engage in non-quest combat. The lack of XP gained is bizarre

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Outside of gathering materials, I see little reason to aimlessly explore and engage in non-quest combat. The lack of XP gained is bizarre

Combat is fun and so is the parkour based exploration - at least that's the reason I engage in it.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Am I understanding the ranger rank 2 scavenger ability correctly? You can save 25% of crafting upgrade requirements?

If so it’s a must have

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Some of the encounters seem to be deliberately set up to not allow stealth approaches too. Even trying to circle round or above bears little fruit.

That's where the invisibility skill cones in.

 

[adamsapple]

Am I understanding the ranger rank 2 scavenger ability correctly? You can save 25% of crafting upgrade requirements?

If so it’s a must have

How have I not seen this one yet? The upgrade requirements for later levels is pretty high and resources aren't as easy to come by.

 

[Chukhopops]

Am I understanding the ranger rank 2 scavenger ability correctly? You can save 25% of crafting upgrade requirements?

If so it’s a must have

Yes, and even Rank 1 is super useful. But upgrades tend to matter less and less once you progress to Tier IV equipment (plus Ranger is broken anyway).

Outside of gathering materials, I see little reason to aimlessly explore and engage in non-quest combat. The lack of XP gained is bizarre

I think the opposite, the areas are quite small and dense so you always find something when you explore, either a quest, a treasure map, a totem piece, strangled Adra etc.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Yes, and even Rank 1 is super useful. But upgrades tend to matter less and less once you progress to Tier IV equipment (plus Ranger is broken anyway).

But that’s a lot of material to save till then, a reskill that late in the game to keep in mind.

What do you mean ranger is broken? Broken good?

 

[Chukhopops]

But that’s a lot of material to save till then, a reskill that late in the game to keep in mind.

What do you mean ranger is broken? Broken good?

Broken good, all you need is a 2H arquebus and the time slow skill, just critical charged shots all day. If something comes close you can use the roots ability or Kai’s skill that taunts an enemy. Compared to Mage it feels significantly more powerful.

 

[ManaByte]

Got to the third area. Game continues to be GOTY caliber, just on the wrong console.

 

[Shaki12345]

Got to the third area. Game continues to be GOTY caliber, just on the wrong console.

Why is it the wrong console?

 

[ManaByte]

Why is it the wrong console?

 

[Shaki12345]

That's not even the beginning of an answer.

 

[DragoonKain]

Is the best way to get money from questing?

 

[adamsapple]

Is the best way to get money from questing?

Selling stuff. Weapons and armors you don't need, break them down for parts.

Shoes and accessories (and even Grenades IMO), sell them along with the valuables.

 

[ManaByte]

Is the best way to get money from questing?

Sell Fine or better weapons or armor.

 

[RafterXL]

Got to the third area. Game continues to be GOTY caliber, just on the wrong console.

It's not even the best game released this week, and KCD2 and Monster Hunter make this look like a budget title. No one will remember this game by the time GotY comes around. And while this place is filled with PS fanboys, that's the sentiment pretty much everywhere.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

IMO, and from what I've gotten so far, the coolest loot has been either from the treasure map quests or drops from Bounties.

I should do the treasure map quests but I agree about the bounties, a couple have dropped cool shit.

 

[ManaByte]

It's not even the best game released this week, and KCD2 and Monster Hunter make this look like a budget title. No one will remember this game by the time GotY comes around. And while this place is filled with PS fanboys, that's the sentiment pretty much everywhere.

Thanks for proving my point about it being on the wrong console with a warrior reply.

 

[j0hnnix]

I can see why the number of walking NPCs was kept to a minimum. Looks like he's moving at a completely different frame rate.

He looks back like..

 

[ManaByte]

I should do the treasure map quests but I agree about the bounties, a couple have dropped cool shit.

Most of them get you a unique. Do all of them.

 

[ManaByte]

Now that the “woke disaster” narrative has failed and the Skyrim videos are being mocked, the port begging has begun.

 

[Shtef]

I am having so much fun with this game. I have around 20 hours and i am at the beginning of the second map.

 

[Stuart360]

About to start my first long session. I am already 20 hours in but i have been limited to 2-3 hour sessions so far. Iust love the exploration in this, and the loot hunting. Its very addictive.

Its a shame certain sections are determined to bring this game down, while the majority oif people actually playing the game seem to be having a lot of fun.

I tell you what its made me stop playing KCD2 completely. Yes that game has more rpg mechanics and depth but this game is just more fun to play for me.

 

[adamsapple]

Finished the story quests in the second zone and briefly spent a few minutes in the third. They're all very visually distinct, I appreciate that.

According to the app, I'm already at almost 20 hours.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

For the giftbearer side quest on the second map, I'll give small PSA, there's someone else who would also like the quest item, almost missed it myself if I didn't back out and explore a bit.
The quest has a bunch of outcomes and rewards so some spoilers next if you want the max rewards, no spoilers on the outcomes, just the recipients and method:

Spoiler

There's someone else near the docks/farms called josep who is also interested in the item.
You can give the item to either the giftbearer or josep, but this way only one of them will reward you, OR you can talk to both of them, say you have it and then say you need time to think it over, if you then go back to the giftbearer you can give him something else in exchange for his reward (which spawns later/on reload), and then give the item to josep for his reward.

 

[ManaByte]

Finished the story quests in the second zone and briefly spent a few minutes in the third. They're all very visually distinct, I appreciate that.

According to the app, I'm already at almost 20 hours.

At 16 1/2 in the third area. Whoever said they beat the game in 20 hours was lying to console war.

 

[Pancakes and Sausage]

Avowed is outstanding and I like almost everything about it.

I like the distinct zones and the way they work.

Exploration is so much fun and the loot and battles along the way are just as much fun.

 

[Buggy Loop]

At 16 1/2 in the third area. Whoever said they beat the game in 20 hours was lying to console war.

GameSpot rushing through it for review deadline “where’s the materials to upgrade?? 6/10”

I’m 20h in the first area still lol

 

[BigLee74]

At 16 1/2 in the third area. Whoever said they beat the game in 20 hours was lying to console war.

I’m 11 hours and still in the first area. Mainly been exploring and doing side missions. It’s not a small game!

 

[DragoonKain]

Wish you could put map markers down. It's not as vital as other games that have a lot more loot and hidden areas, but still.