Meet the Devs #2

Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:15 pm

OH! I HAVE A GOOD QUESTION! PICK ME! PLEASE ACTUALLY READ THIS!

:wave:

Going off of what Windurin said (about making a present day sandbox game and the likes), I have had a game I have wanted to be made for a while. We have all played zombie games; there are plenty out there. Dead Rising was a fun game (well the first one was), but I do not think it truly captured the sandbox feel I wanted. Bethesda (Game Studios, that is) always makes fun and interesting, and above all unique games (just to clarify I still mean Bethesda Game Studios), and I know that many people I have talked to who like games like Fallout and Elder Scrolls are also very much interested in the imminent zombie apocalypse. With all the attention zombies are getting (with Walking Dead and all that), and how you will probably need a new IP sooner or later, the timing just seems right. I think you know where this is heading.

We need a Morrowind remake!

(wait how is that a question?)
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Tom Flanagan
 
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:04 pm

I don't have any questions right now, but I just wanted to say THANKS!!!!!
I have watched the trailer like a thousand times now! :drool:

I have faith in all of the Devs and i'm sure they will not disappoint!
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:11 pm

Do you guys have any favorite authors
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:57 pm

Can't believe I haven't seen this question yet.

Are you Team Jacob or Team Edward? :D
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Rachell Katherine
 
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:59 pm

Exclamation points make you sound angry O_O makes sense but wouldn't it atleast show them reading or something instead of just signing out completely? Oh wells


OOPS!<--Correct usage) :thumbsup: Sorry, thanks for the correction. :biggrin: My second guess would also be that they're going back to work on the most important game in the history of gaming that is Tes V! :drool: :biggrin:
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:35 pm

How did you guys get to be so awesome?

have you ever thought about making a team that was solely working on mods for existing games to peak more interest in them?

do you need a 3d modeler for Skyrim? (jking on that one)

cat or dog person?

Favorite condiment?

favorite continent?
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Post » Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:05 am

OOPS!<--Correct usage) :thumbsup: Sorry, thanks for the correction. :biggrin: My second guess would also be that they're going back to work on the most important game in the history of gaming that is Tes V! :drool: :biggrin:

Or it could be that it is now past 6 here on the east coast and most of the devs have gone home to relax and spend time with their families ;)
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:28 pm

If you were to have a change of career - namely into the breakfast business - what would you call your new brand of cereal?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:01 am

Or it could be that it is now past 6 here on the east coast and most of the devs have gone home to relax and spend time with their families ;)

I think you have been severely misinformed about the schedule of game developers. Everyone knows that Todd keeps them chained to their desk until Skyrim is finished. They only get to see their families when their wives/girlfriends bring them food.

[edit] Here are my questions form the previous thread:

1) How long have you been with Bethesda?
2) Had you played TES before working at Bethesda?
3) What is your favorite part of TES lore, and what do you wish you could see more of (including things you've seen more of and we haven't).
4) What is your all time favorite RPG?
5) Do you laugh at our speculation threads to blow off steam?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:45 pm

Congratulations Developers, from the teaser trailer I already think you've nailed it!!!! I can already guarantee I'll be there at midnight waiting for my copy next year! No level scaling this time though eh? Oh and don't forget to bring back levitation!

Thanks
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:37 pm

How do you feel about Ninja Gaiden?

Specifically, the enjoyable ones (not 2).
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Post » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:37 am

OOPS!<--Correct usage) :thumbsup: Sorry, thanks for the correction. :biggrin: My second guess would also be that they're going back to work on the most important game in the history of gaming that is Tes V! :drool: :biggrin:

True lol

or they could have gone hom....errr ok already been said, I didn't know it was past 6 already over there O__O anyone want a cookie?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:03 pm

I think you have been severely misinformed about the schedule of game developers. Everyone knows that Todd keeps them chained to their desk until Skyrim is finished. They only get to see their families when their wives/girlfriends bring them food.

Haha, well in that case please disregard my previous post :P
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:33 pm

I don't have any questions right now, but I just wanted to say THANKS!!!!!
I have watched the trailer like a thousand times now! :drool:

I have faith in all of the Devs and i'm sure they will not disappoint!

Wow, that's quite a way to spend 25 hours!

Glad everyone's enjoying the trailer. It was fun concepting it and getting it ready to show to the world, and seeing how excited everyone has gotten now that it's out there is very satisfying. :)
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:08 pm

Have you ever drank straight vinegar?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:45 pm

Imagine you are stranded on a desert island and could only have 1 video game to play....what would it be?

Are there any active practitioners of the necromantic arts in the BGS studios?

Which do you prefer: Tea, coffee, beer, water, soft-drink, juice or other?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:22 pm

Restating past question:

Too Anyone on the beth team who will answer any of these.

Where did you get your start in RPGs? what attracted you to them and wether you love the whole fantasy feel of games or more into other types like sci-fi or other?

Started with Tabletop?

or

Video games?

Other?

Brands of RPGs? D&D and such.

Just get an idea of where you came from I guess.
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Post » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:01 am

What are your hobbies, or what do you guys do in your off time?


By the way, I just want to say thanks for making the my favorite game series and staying true to your style all these years. Keep on being the best developing team out there.
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Post » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:37 am

Damnit, can't you all ask some really interesting questions? :P
What I want to know is, can you say anything about the engine used? Anything at all? Does it look fabulous? Does it feel less static and stiff? Are the animations improved and do you use Euphoria? DMM would have been fantastic as well ;)



Yeah, damn right!!! I might not judge wether one question is interesting or not, but I think it's a shame to post only stupid bla blah. Who cares about redheads? Get your gf 's some red color from the store and make her look like a parrot, who cares?!


On topic: I'm not much of a gamer myself anymore, but rather a hobby developer (modder). I'd be very keen on getting some insight on the game developement, once Skyrim is released. So while you guys are at it could you shoot some nice footage for something like a "making of". I always love to watch how the pros get things done from the pure idea to the first concept drawings, til final artwork. Something like that would be awesome!!!! :rock:

PS: Thx and you're awesome and all that stuff--- ;)



TheDaywalker :rock:
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:31 pm

1) How long have you been with Bethesda?
2) Had you played TES before working at Bethesda?
3) What is your favorite part of TES lore, and what do you wish you could see more of?
4) What is your all time favorite RPG?
5) Do you laugh at our speculation threads to blow off steam? :P

[edit]6) How do you decide which questions to answer?

Thanks for all the hard work guys :)


1) 4 years, as of October.
2) I started with Daggerfall back when it first came out, after I got a new CD-ROM drive for my 486. I remember needing to upgrade my system RAM to 8 MB (That was a lot back then.) to get it to work.
4) I really like the Dwemer stuff, especially the first era Numidium-related lore.
5) They can be amusing, yeah.
6) I pick ones I can actually answer safely.

Did you guys ever drink real Mead? ;)


Not lately, but I was thinking about trying to brew some.

thumbs up to you my friend :foodndrink:
Ok devs that been two three opinions, we wanna know your opinions on redheads! haha
*waits to be banned for turning the "ask the devs thread" into "Andy's attempt to convert everyone to redhead lovers thread"*


I married one. :D



- Do you know of anyone who has completed 100% of Morrowind or Oblivion?



I'm pretty sure I did everything in Oblivion at one point or another while working on the PS3 and GOTY editions. There are a few other testers here from the Morrowind days who could probably say the same of that game.
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:02 pm

What do your parents think about your careers?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:26 pm

Whats your favorite song and whats Your Favorite game that isn't developed by Bethesda
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:46 pm

I married one. :D


This man here knows about quality
Beth's got the right man for the job! :D

Do you guys think it would be possible to get alittle video tour of your offices and introduce yourselves?
Im sure us all fans would love that if you guys have the time
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:57 pm

At Dan, and any other QA testers:

What part of MW/OB/FO3/FONV was the biggest pain to test?
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Post » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:39 pm

Or it could be that it is now past 6 here on the east coast and most of the devs have gone home to relax and spend time with their families ;)


LOL, Ya got me there! :facepalm: :thumbsup:

EDIT:

...Or not! :thumbsup:
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