I'm delighted about the announcement, but I really don't get why you couldn't just include a GMT or UTC time as well. I personally have no idea off the top of my head what MST or PST are exactly, and I'd guess a lot of people outside the US / Canada wouldn't either.
I mean, I know you can't exactly include EVERY timezone in these kinds of announcements, but surely a reasonable amount of people would understand their timezone relative to GMT / UTC?
@bengoshi the devs (a few post back) already said no official release date had been set. So any site say March is just a guess, not official word.
I respect this point of view but will stick to what I've said earlier.
Both Dee and Trent Oster said they had not announced (and Dee even added "formally announced") a release date.
In the end, it was the WotC in their Dragon+ Magazine who announced the "Early 2016" phrase, not Beamdog.
And I'm somehow sure that while they haven't announced a release date, they know it internally. And they could have briefed it to the WotC and the press.
Anyway, it's my point of view. The choice of words, you know.
The Twitch stream is an excellent idea. In the blogpost, they write that they will be "answering some viewer questions".
So, maybe we could prepare several questions for them? It's not a Reddit AMA, but still we could prepare, say, 10 questions that are SoD-related.
Like: "Will the events in BGEE affect SoD? For example, during my fight with doppelgangers in the Palace I managed to save Belt, but Liia unfortunately died. Will Liia be presented in SoD in this case?"
There will be a Youtube recapture, as is stated in the Beamblog. So that we could examine every inch of the screen with new locations and NPCs, constanly pausing and feeling happy
If only please @Dee force them to name one of the characters Playstation Vita like my unsuccesful bid during the previous livestream. He could be a Lich.
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
Would it not be easier to turn the contrast all the way to black and then listen to the stream instead. Being completely blind coild be hazardest to your health figuring there will be ferret's watching.
I think he means he will be 'folding the blind'. As if the Cult of the Unseeing Eye didn't have enough anguish from missing out on SoD, @Anduin is there to rub it in.
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
Does not make sense. Do you even have eyes???
Of course I have eyes! How preposterous! ...
I keep them in a tupperware box next to the pickled onions and the marmite.
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
Does not make sense. Do you even have eyes???
Of course I have eyes! How preposterous! ...
I keep them in a tupperware box next to the pickled onions and the marmite.
Just take care not to pop some olives in the old sockets for going out to the movies. Those pimentos leave stains, dontcha know.
Question #1: so what are your thoughts of David Gaider leaving Bioware? Question #2: what is the most hilarious bug you had to fix in SoD so far? Question #3: for those prepping play throughs atm, how much longer do they have to prepare thier characters if they want to play SoD at day 1. Question #4: did you cheat in anything you have, or is it all gear from previous adventures. Question #5: would you like a cookie?
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
I will be watching blindfolded... If that makes sense...
Does not make sense. Do you even have eyes???
Of course I have eyes! How preposterous! ...
I keep them in a tupperware box next to the pickled onions and the marmite.
Question #1: so what are your thoughts of David Gaider leaving Bioware? Question #2: what is the most hilarious bug you had to fix in SoD so far? Question #3: for those prepping play throughs atm, how much longer do they have to prepare thier characters if they want to play SoD at day 1. Question #4: did you cheat in anything you have, or is it all gear from previous adventures. Question #5: would you like a cookie?
The cookie question could be seen as an attempt to cheat your admission to the beta... just saying...
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I mean, I know you can't exactly include EVERY timezone in these kinds of announcements, but surely a reasonable amount of people would understand their timezone relative to GMT / UTC?
Both Dee and Trent Oster said they had not announced (and Dee even added "formally announced") a release date.
In the end, it was the WotC in their Dragon+ Magazine who announced the "Early 2016" phrase, not Beamdog.
And I'm somehow sure that while they haven't announced a release date, they know it internally. And they could have briefed it to the WotC and the press.
Anyway, it's my point of view. The choice of words, you know.
For anyone who's in trouble to understand timezones, go to http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/pst-to-gmt-converter - the site will give you times in PST, GMT and your local settings.
The Twitch stream is an excellent idea. In the blogpost, they write that they will be "answering some viewer questions".
So, maybe we could prepare several questions for them? It's not a Reddit AMA, but still we could prepare, say, 10 questions that are SoD-related.
Like: "Will the events in BGEE affect SoD? For example, during my fight with doppelgangers in the Palace I managed to save Belt, but Liia unfortunately died. Will Liia be presented in SoD in this case?"
Do I work do I work do I work please tell me I don't work--
*checks her schedule*
*doesn't start work until 1*
AHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
If only
On a serious note really torn on whether to watch this or not. I went blindly into every other game and other than the announcement livestream I kinda want to do the same.
So evil, so pure.
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I keep them in a tupperware box next to the pickled onions and the marmite.
Question #2: what is the most hilarious bug you had to fix in SoD so far?
Question #3: for those prepping play throughs atm, how much longer do they have to prepare thier characters if they want to play SoD at day 1.
Question #4: did you cheat in anything you have, or is it all gear from previous adventures.
Question #5: would you like a cookie?
...I thought they were jelly-filled
Also, prizes and giveaways...
No, I'd better make the effort if I want the proper "NA live stream" experience =D
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Hmmm... It is really going to hurt to lose all this great stuff when starting BG2...
PRESS IN DIRE SITUATIONS
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