Why Is Everyone A Druid Now? w/ Swen Vincke from Larian Studios! | Dropped Frames Episode 358

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
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    Swen Vincke the Founder/CEO of Larian Studios returns this week on the eve of their huge game: Baldur's Gate 3 launching! We have tons of questions and so does the community and we get to most of them! After the interview we get to some small tidbits of news: The Overwatch League on the precipes of ending, everyone raging at Diablo 4 & more. Games this week: Remnant 2, Viewfinder, Coreborn and... Everquest?
    0:00 - 1:20 - Zeke is a night
    2:40 - Swen from Larian is here!
    3:50 - Baldur's Gate 3 hype is through the roof!
    9:25 - Polishing the game
    14:40 - How much will your class/race affect the story?
    17:25 - Will co-op affect conversations?
    19:30 - Will Baldur's Gate 3 be Steam Deck verified?
    21:20 - Multiclassing and dialogue options
    21:50 - Translating D&D 5e camps and supplies
    24:25 - How does Larian keep its culture while expanding?
    33:25 - Will Druids be able to talk to Boo?
    34:50 - Dodge action
    35:40 - Hardest and easiest development
    37:00 - Have players missed anything in early access?
    38:00 - Swen's comfort game
    42:20 - Will there will be a dungeon master tool?
    45:00 - You can't be a completionist in BG3
    48:00 - Swen's secret
    52:00 - Respecs
    53:30 - The final week before release
    57:00 - Surprise announcement
    1:07:20 - The news roundup
    1:08:50 - Ubisoft removing inactive accounts
    1:10:10 - Twitter is no longer Twitter?
    1:12:10 - Overwatch League in shambles
    1:13:20 - Diablo 4 rage
    1:25:50 - Diablo 4 season 1
    1:29:50 - Everquest
    1:34:50 - Overwatch going to Steam
    1:36:30 - Arena mode in League of Legends
    1:37:20 - Palia looks interesting
    1:39:50 - Viewfinder
    1:53:00 - Remnant 2
    2:20:00 - Coreborn
    2:26:20 - Exoprimal rereview
    2:31:50 - Wartale spoilers
    2:35:20 - DC Dual Force
    2:41:00 - NPC streaming
    2:48:10 - Cohh is a game producer now
    2:49:55 - Sea of Thieves: Monkey Island Part 1
    2:59:50 - Shoutouts
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  • @dasutin
    @dasutin Рік тому +350

    32:12 - Swen's response to Zeke's joke about reviewers choosing boring paths really impressed me. To take the position of "no, if a path through the game is boring, we should have written it better" really speaks to the team's commitment to making the very best game they can.

    • @Rhaeton1
      @Rhaeton1 Рік тому +28

      I thought the same thing immediately. It's incredibly impressive to see how proud he is of his team.

    • @KingslayerSrb
      @KingslayerSrb Рік тому +17

      honestly, in my mind this perfectly sums up Swen's and Larian's stance on gaming and this industry, and why they are my favorite developer since Divinity Original Sin (I followed them since the first Divine Divinity, but feel like now they are the best of the best).
      I compare this mindset to other RPG developers, like Josh Sawyer or Owlcat etc, who I also like but feel like they have this opposite mindset of minmax and "optimal path", and not caring as much about the experience of every player out there. In, say, Owlcat's games you'll often see how the whole community around them can grow kinda hostile if you are not playing the "best build", for example. They'll often say (kinda degrading) things like "well, lower the difficulty to casual level", or "this encounter was meant to be reloaded until you get lucky with the dice, its an optional encounter for hard-core gamers" etc. I love every true RPG developer out there, but I feel like the difference between Larian and everyone else is massive these days.

    • @silenceyouidiot
      @silenceyouidiot Рік тому

      Appreciate Swen, especially after Rami tweeted his whole deal of, 'players are constrained within the rules we built for them.'

    • @zuflis
      @zuflis Рік тому +3

      agreed, this shows they are determined to make all path equally interesting and good. if people find something not good then its cue they need to revise it to become better instead of suggesting the other path thats actually better but people dont want to pick. a good mindset really.

    • @danieljohnson270
      @danieljohnson270 Рік тому +2

      @@KingslayerSrb Why is it degrading to be told to lower the difficulty level? I suspect plenty of folks will have to be told that in BG3 also, since Tactician will likely be really hard, and if you die in combat you have to reload.

  • @NoxLegend1
    @NoxLegend1 Рік тому +166

    Once in a lifetime game studio. Once in a lifetime RPG. Once in a lifetime CEO. 🎉🎉

  • @user-rk2xi7iw9k
    @user-rk2xi7iw9k Рік тому +229

    Swen is truly an inspiration to me and it truly pains me that many devs in the industry feel threatened by his ambition and act like he was “lucky” they don’t know that this guy went through a lot of failures to the point where he couldn’t even pay the fuel to his car, hell he even WOTC rejected his first attempt at making BG3 until he made the DOS games and proved that they are more capable of delivering a true DnD experience, he remained persistent because he believed that what he works on will eventually pay off and it did! I really hope that BG3 will be an all time great and shows the industry how it’s done!

    • @kn0bhe4d
      @kn0bhe4d Рік тому +11

      Those other devs who are decrying BG3 should just stfu and look to improving their own games. Imagine feeling so threatened by a game that you bad-mouth it because you know you aren't good enough to deliver a similar experience.

    • @Vaytra
      @Vaytra Рік тому +19

      I agree! Even how he reacted to the credit he was given in this podcast was sweet. He said it was kind that someone who worked for him felt he was what kept Larian on track and making good things, and what did he do then? He talked about how great his team was and pushed the credit their way. When I see a leader do that, I always get little fuzzy feelings :) Good leaders say thank you, and then give the credit to their team. He sets the tone for quality required and their goals and directions, and then he gives them the credit when it goes well. Good leadership 101!!! I am glad we have a CEO in the gaming industry that can be admired for integrity and good leadership. I hope someday, when he retires, that he is super proud about all that he has accomplished, and I hope that someone amazing will fill his boots, cause Larian is a gem and I hope that continues even beyond Swen.

    • @jeffhannah1250
      @jeffhannah1250 Рік тому +3

      Well said!

    • @JediMentat
      @JediMentat Рік тому +1

      Idk what any of those acronyms are but hear hear

    • @Vaytra
      @Vaytra Рік тому +1

      @@JediMentat lol yeah we need a glossary! WOTC = wizards of the coast (they own dungeons and dragons aka DnD) BG3 = baldur’s gate 3 (which you probably knew), DOS = divinity original sin series of games.

  • @R4GEing
    @R4GEing Рік тому +86

    Swen and his wife own 70% of the company, so its very much him that sets the culture.

    • @cohomologygroup
      @cohomologygroup Рік тому +33

      JP asked that question about how Larian has been able to avoid the pitfalls that other studios have fallen into, and this is the real, ugly answer. If you don't own the company, the investors can tell you what to do, and they will ruin you. Investors will force you to make the choices that maximize profitability over quality and long-term sustainability. Investors have no pride in your work. The employees understand this, and that's why that guy answered that Swen is the reason.

    • @SuddenReal
      @SuddenReal Рік тому +15

      @@cohomologygroup All the talk of how BG3 shouldn't be considered the new "standard" for RPG's boils down to this. What every Triple A game dev wants to say (but can't) is that they aren't given the resources of Larian by their investors because it would cut into profits, so they have to say it's an "anomaly".

    • @thijsvanderwel1135
      @thijsvanderwel1135 Рік тому +12

      ​@@cohomologygroupIn a documentary video after the launch of DOS 2, Sven said something among these lines. During development of earlier Divinity titles and even DOS 1, he got really fed up with the investors calling the shots and not being able to truly develop his vision. It must be a dream to finally make a game for which the studio has got so much creative freedom, and most of all, time.

    • @BlueA
      @BlueA Рік тому +4

      @@SuddenReal I like to think that studios like CD projekt really wanted to deliver good games ,but didn't have enough resources because of investors, it's the copium I consume everyday hoping that the witcher games, which will be the next one, it's a success and a rendemption for CDProjekt

    • @None38389
      @None38389 Рік тому +2

      @@SuddenReal Similar reason why Arcane is an anomaly in the animation industry, to takes a corporation with a lot of money and doesn't care about making a profit to make something like Arcane happen. The reason why Arcane could happen is because it's an giant advertisement for an already mega successful IP.

  • @gabrielfrench9813
    @gabrielfrench9813 Рік тому +173

    Swen Vincke is a constant W. Larian has been one of my favorite studios for a while but bg3 is making them #1 for me now

    • @AulisVaara
      @AulisVaara Рік тому +7

      I mean it looks cool and all, but it doesn't have a dragon with a jetpack, and that makes it just a little disappointing. Just like every other game that has released since Divinity: Dragon Commander.

    • @gryndyl
      @gryndyl Рік тому +8

      @@AulisVaara you don't know that for sure...

    • @leoleo1035
      @leoleo1035 Рік тому +1

      ​@@AulisVaarahahahahahahahah

    • @TheParens
      @TheParens Рік тому

      What is “W” ? Typo?

    • @JediMentat
      @JediMentat Рік тому +1

      ​@@TheParenswin

  • @Choteron3
    @Choteron3 Рік тому +91

    So excited for BG 3. Swen is amazing and an example of how a gaming CEO should be.
    Cant wait to throw cohh into the water 😅

  • @alexbarn3841
    @alexbarn3841 Рік тому +21

    Swen’s comment about finding a secret, then another secret, then another, and then a reward at the end is such an amazing way of describing soooo many parts of this game, even the parts we’ve seen in Early Access. Imo anyone turning a blind eye to this game because of turn based combat is missing the point, this very much seems like an exploration game and that’s the context where it is most rewarding.

  • @BloodyBobJr
    @BloodyBobJr Рік тому +34

    I really love Swen's attitude towards gaming and making games, we wanna make games we wanna play. Nothing more refreshing thing to hear and it tells from their previous games like DoS 1 and 2. I never thought in my life we'd get another BG main series game or we'd get another one made by a company who wouldn't care about its legacy.
    BG 1 and 2, Thrones of Bhaal are pretty much my fav games of all time and I couldn't ask for a better company than Larian to make them. I don't think I could even think of another dev, except maybe Obsidian (who also made some of fav games like Icewind dale and Fallout new vegas).
    Sven passion is unmistakable and I couldn't be more excited for a game.. maybe ever. Thanks to Larian putting their hard work into BG 3 and thanks DF crew for this interview

    • @shadowace940
      @shadowace940 Рік тому +6

      "We need to make sure you always have a good time. That's our job." Wish more devs/companies thought like this.

  • @WolfheartFPS
    @WolfheartFPS Рік тому +29

    Thanks for doing this! Lots of good information and questions answered.

  • @RoyConwell
    @RoyConwell Рік тому +24

    Sven helped me cement my 1st playthrough choice. I am so glad I heard him address Urge vs Origin vs Tav.

  • @DamashiTheKaotic
    @DamashiTheKaotic Рік тому +51

    This interview was fantastic! Always happy to hear from Swen.

  • @jydmu
    @jydmu Рік тому +27

    Everytime I hear Swen talking about his games I have a smile on my face, I can't help it. I love that man and his team.

  • @asheroc4709
    @asheroc4709 Рік тому +11

    Every single studio owner should aspire to be like swen. Period. Money isn’t the goal. The game quality is the goal. And with game quality comes money. Makes you rethink a lot of other AAA studios.

    • @BlueA
      @BlueA Рік тому +1

      Yeah, being a good games developer it's a long term investment, at first of course you will earn less, but with time you will just build a huge ammount of trust and respect from people, I know nothing about D&D universe, I've almost never played RPG games, and I've always fucking hated turn based combat games, yet I bought this game (ironically, because of the drama about big company devs saying the game it's too good! and people shouldn't expect good games lol) I played like 3 play throughs, in each of them I've discovered new things and new parts I didn't before, and I loved it. Currently Im just waiting til the game comes out to play more.

  • @eisberg7681
    @eisberg7681 Рік тому +19

    I am so happy there are still studios/CEO´s who are gaming fans/nerds just as us the common player. PLEASE stay that way.. u are a rare occurrence but very much appreciated

  • @L33C333
    @L33C333 Рік тому +9

    my favorite team of developers have become Larian Studios, so much passion into their work and I could picture myself sitting down with them having a good time talking about anything. wish them great success in whatever they do next

  • @NickaLah
    @NickaLah Рік тому +3

    I don't think I commented on what a great interview that was with Swen the first time I saw this vid, but I'll join every one else gushing about how wonderful he is 🥰 The best part is he is humble on a level we rarely see in this world, which I think we all notice more and more as he does more interviews. Games mean so much to all of us that tend to watch these kinds of interviews, and he's brought a lot of hope back into the industry, showing that companies truly can do better, not just when it comes to all the technical reasons that is making BG3 so successful, but the atmosphere he sets for his employees as well.

  • @carsonnesbit1178
    @carsonnesbit1178 Рік тому +16

    I think it’s safe to say that Swen Vincke has officially made it to Miyazaki-tier… a spot occupied by only a select few of the most legendary devs
    EDIT: as a dwarf main, I hope that the story has lots of dwarf related reactivity :)

  • @logankerlee
    @logankerlee Рік тому +5

    SUPER enjoyed the interview! Swen is fantastic and I love the dude. I really admire how honest he's been throughout development and that he's respected the game and Dungeons and Dragons altogether throughout. :)

  • @MealsBeast
    @MealsBeast Рік тому +6

    51:00 I'm so glad that Swen talked about the first play through making an original character as opposed to playing an origin character.

  • @HeyMyNameIs...
    @HeyMyNameIs... Рік тому +12

    Swen is a magical man! Seeing him in interviews is like rolling a 20 every single time.

  • @Video7409
    @Video7409 Рік тому +24

    Cohh's prep was fantastic in putting together great questions from the community.

  • @themcons50
    @themcons50 Рік тому +24

    Repeatability of BG3 is off the charts. Great game building

    • @videogames9972
      @videogames9972 Рік тому +2

      yall acting like the game is already out, nobody played or beat it yet, reserve judgemnet before you try to claim goty and crap

    • @DamashiTheKaotic
      @DamashiTheKaotic Рік тому +10

      ​@@videogames9972A LOT of us have played the EA, and had an amazing time, and a fair number of people have gotten to play the full version and had an even better time. The hype is warranted.

    • @RedrickURL
      @RedrickURL Рік тому

      @@videogames9972arly access was literally THE FIRST ACT OF THE STORY DUMBO. No matter what game people always cry about praise over it and take a negative stance because they don’t understand a damn thing.

    • @leoboy2685
      @leoboy2685 Рік тому +7

      @@videogames9972 The Entire first act has been available to play for years, your acting like the hype is out of nowhere, its had hype since early access its just more widespread now.

    • @Nadaters
      @Nadaters Рік тому

      ​@videogames9972 they have a proven record with finishing their previous games

  • @AulisVaara
    @AulisVaara Рік тому +21

    I very much appreciate the recommendation to begin with a custom char. Wanted to go Dark Urge first, but if it's better not to, it's better not to.

    • @KingslayerSrb
      @KingslayerSrb Рік тому +1

      me too! He saved me a lot of headache lol restartitis is a real thing, and its really hard to decide on a first playthrough with so many options. Now its a bit easier

    • @dizzygunner
      @dizzygunner Рік тому

      He did say that's just his opinion, if you want to start with dark urge, do it. That's my take anyway.

    • @t.t6294
      @t.t6294 Рік тому

      I'm very conflicted but I think I'll still go Dark urge first. I think he said that because you might have to make some very bad choices with the dark urge and that might turn some people off

  • @AngelavengerL
    @AngelavengerL Рік тому +3

    Swen is just so passionate and it really won me over. I was originally not planning to get bg3, but after seeing his interviews where you could just tell he was so sincerely excited and proud of the game, won me over!

  • @AlluBB
    @AlluBB Рік тому +3

    Man every time I think that I can’t love Larian more, they always prove me wrong. Thank you for being you!

  • @Misoandricegamer
    @Misoandricegamer Рік тому +2

    Wow what an amazing interview. Swen just seems like such an amazing guy, with so much passion for what he and his team are doing. I wish all the best to them, this game is going to be amazing.

  • @aver155
    @aver155 Рік тому +22

    Sven's the best.

  • @BlueA
    @BlueA Рік тому +3

    The fact that you as a druid, can turn yourself into a cow, to talk with other cows as equal, or turn into a cat and intimidate rats, says a lot, just stupid dialog options that probably don't do anything, but just the fact that they are there, and you can do them if you think about it, adds an amount of immersion into the world of BG3 that is amazing as a player

  • @Tentacl
    @Tentacl Рік тому +6

    24:00 I think the answer is pretty simple - strong leadership who cares about games, not JUST about money.
    Remember Bioware? They kept being Bioware while also becoming huge, it was the departure of the leadership, the "doctors" Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk and Augustine Yip, that it became a hollow shell tha tried to compensate the lack of soul trying to please twitter insane mobs, while also being acquired by EA.
    Good management and practices make a sucessful company, passion for games let that company actually make good GAMES.

  • @TamerBayouq
    @TamerBayouq Рік тому +2

    Woop, Another week another DF! Thanks for the early upload. I forgot about the interview, it's great so far.

  • @thentil
    @thentil Рік тому +2

    Legendary! Thanks guys, great interview and discussion.

  • @theclawyaww3740
    @theclawyaww3740 Рік тому +3

    Sven and the whole Larian team are such cool people. Baldur's Gate 3 looks like my dream game. I'm so hyped!!!

  • @Chapterhouse86
    @Chapterhouse86 Рік тому +7

    Other devs are literally shaking in their boots because of how amazing BG3 is going to be. I trust Larian more and any other developer I can think of, and am a proud supporter since DOS. Can't wait for the release! These guys deserve all the credit in the world for their persistence and vision to create DOS 1 and 2 and BG3.
    Also, juxtapose Swen (and any other Larian dev during their showcases) with the recent Diablo 4 fireside chat. D4 devs made excuses and spat nothing but corporate double speak. Swen and the other Larian devs actually PLAY THEIR OWN GAME! It seemed like the D4 devs were so out of touch that they had no idea what it felt like to play their own damn game. So sad this is the case so much these days. Thank god for Larian.

    • @1IGG
      @1IGG Рік тому

      True. That's why I bought BG3 and not Diablo 4. Also not a fan of CEOs threatening their employees with hiring a killer to murder them (look it up, guys).

  • @DanMProductionsBois
    @DanMProductionsBois Рік тому +5

    When he says I hope this is the path the reviewers pick all I could think was "No they wont, they wont go that evil for a playthrough, no way"

  • @_fyuria_29
    @_fyuria_29 Рік тому +1

    the image that pop up in my head when cohh asked about the half-ling and the bear ..... 😂 i nearly poped my pants laughing so hard 😂😂

  • @Kelticfury
    @Kelticfury Рік тому

    Really looking forward to release. Can't wait to see where the story goes!

  • @_ryju_
    @_ryju_ Рік тому +2

    Oppenheimer and Dropped Frames with Swen, this weekend was quite fun indeed!

    • @kittyspam2146
      @kittyspam2146 Рік тому

      I mean Oppenheimer is great important movie but fun... Eh...

  • @VectoredPromise
    @VectoredPromise Рік тому +3

    I'm glad Swen set the record that Origin characters shouldn't be your first playthough. A lot of my early thoughts on the game was wanting to experience as many companions' stories as possible and having 4 of them in a party would make that possible, but then I thought about how I would miss out on their spoken dialogue and other classes/races.

  • @TeddieSage1987
    @TeddieSage1987 Рік тому +3

    57:32 to see Naaber, Cohh's character in BG3.

  • @nickraeyzej578
    @nickraeyzej578 Рік тому +5

    Thank you, Cohh, for airing my halfling question to open the stream with! Nice to give Swen a laugh in return for all he's doing with BG3.
    Great stream, guys. Couldn't be more excited about the game!

    • @kittyspam2146
      @kittyspam2146 Рік тому

      You sent in a writer application right?

  • @vaderoflocksley7238
    @vaderoflocksley7238 Рік тому +53

    Zeke is a comedy genius

    • @DanMProductionsBois
      @DanMProductionsBois Рік тому

      I'm only 14min in and caught him telling Cohh to go ahead, haha

  • @myrrhbear
    @myrrhbear Рік тому +1

    Important question about respec: Sven mentioned in your interview that respec will have a gold cost. The question I'd really like to know is how much specifically will that cost?
    It could make a big difference when planning a character build if the cost is quite low, which could allow you to plan to swap stats around freely as you go, vs if the cost is relatively high.
    This is potentially even more of an issue when doing a 4 person multiplayer game, like I'm planning with my friends. If the cost is even moderately high, I'd assume it would break the bank if we each kept wanting to respec often.

    • @DamashiTheKaotic
      @DamashiTheKaotic Рік тому

      According to people that played the release build it's 100 gold. That price could be changed last minute, but thats what information we have.

    • @MeldinX2
      @MeldinX2 Рік тому

      @@DamashiTheKaotic One thing to also keep in mind is we don't know if the price go up after each respec or if it stays the same as 100g as people said.

  • @ZaimGamePlay
    @ZaimGamePlay Рік тому

    omg thank you for this inverview.. swen and the team did really good making this game more immersion and surprising outcomes in game ! was a dragon age fan, now baldurs gate 3 is MY NO 1 Turnbase RPG games !!

  • @morpheus1655
    @morpheus1655 Рік тому

    He's like Chris Martin's dad. Not just he reminds me in appearance but in his gentle and funny way to act. Loved it

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205
    @fernandozavaletabustos205 Рік тому

    Another great episode of the podcast, including the interview!

  • @PerpetuallyTiredMusician
    @PerpetuallyTiredMusician Рік тому +3

    And another great episode. Great interview, great insights and great comedy. Never really wanted to hurt Cohh ever but pushing him off of a bridge seems like a good time.
    Peace

  • @agfreelance
    @agfreelance Рік тому

    Great episode and interview!!

  • @zahmbomb1337
    @zahmbomb1337 Рік тому +2

    Came here for Larian and Baldurs Gate 3!

  • @Musically-aMused
    @Musically-aMused Рік тому +13

    Ive been a gamer for a long time, and I used to feel the same way about Blizzard that I currently feel about Larian. If you waited to buy Warcraft II at best buy back in the day you know what Im talking about. This isnt to say I worry about Microsoft buying Larian or anything (please stay independent Swen!) Im saying this because Im sooooo glad theres a company-not just in the gaming industry, but ANY industry, that makes me actually feel good about the human condition. Thanks for striving, Larian. It makes us all better!

    • @Ouium
      @Ouium Рік тому +2

      Well, he was multiple times under the threat of bankruptcy and did not sell the studio, so while he run things I guess they are safe (I wanted to point to Sven's blog, but seems like it is gone)

  • @kittyspam2146
    @kittyspam2146 Рік тому +2

    How do we get Larian the vampire masquerade third edition license?

  • @FutureDeep
    @FutureDeep Рік тому +2

    Ranger: Hey! I don't know Wild Shape. What the hell did you do to my bear!?

  • @25xxfrostxx
    @25xxfrostxx Рік тому +25

    I wonder if they're working on Steam deck optimization?

    • @austinbreinholt9792
      @austinbreinholt9792 Рік тому

      😂

    • @joaolemos2331
      @joaolemos2331 Рік тому +1

      It is a shame no one asked that question. Realy big L for dropped frames. I watched just so I could have an answer to that question, and for no one to mention it.. so sad 😅😅

    • @Snix55
      @Snix55 Рік тому +1

      19:30 literally

    • @Snix55
      @Snix55 Рік тому +1

      And 53:30, did you guys even watched it ?

    • @25xxfrostxx
      @25xxfrostxx Рік тому

      @@Snix55 We did but it looks like you didn't. That or you're a troll.

  • @benjaminfrost2780
    @benjaminfrost2780 Рік тому

    That sitting down for mana mentioned by JP is the kind of things that resulted in such a strong community.

  • @LinkinParkConnoisseur
    @LinkinParkConnoisseur 2 місяці тому

    Swen is Such a delight to listen to

  • @aver155
    @aver155 Рік тому +13

    Larian decided that whoever nags them via email the most will get to play Nabber. Cohh passed their test and won the honor.
    In all seriousness that's great. And this is a really really good interview.

    • @TamerBayouq
      @TamerBayouq Рік тому +3

      It would be hilarious if that was true.
      "Sir, he has called 400 times."
      "Perfect. Bring him in."

  • @ivannevarez9174
    @ivannevarez9174 11 місяців тому

    Getting a PS5 just for this. Legendary studio PROVING good games are still possible.

  • @kidc_7951
    @kidc_7951 Рік тому +3

    Man, I'm so excited for this game. I hope the story is really good.😂

  • @DarthRevan150
    @DarthRevan150 Рік тому +1

    Cool interview

  • @joecaronna2450
    @joecaronna2450 Рік тому

    Good interview!!

  • @nelson5859
    @nelson5859 Рік тому +6

    Love this Show! I am from Brazil and I listen to it daily while running (new and older episodes).

    • @nelson5859
      @nelson5859 Рік тому

      I am actually anxious to playing BG 3. Might even take some time from work to do it lol

  • @ThePromesian
    @ThePromesian Рік тому

    Why is the segment listed Legacy of Kain showing Remnant footage? Skipped through it to see why and idk if im missing something?

  • @marconeves1979
    @marconeves1979 Рік тому +19

    Did Swen finally do it? Did he create "The biggest RPG to dwarf them all"?

    • @Q--xt5pp
      @Q--xt5pp Рік тому

      We'll soon find out! They gotta overtake Starfield in order to do so!

    • @ZaimGamePlay
      @ZaimGamePlay Рік тому +4

      i feel it does.. comming from a RPG like red dead redemption, dragon age 1 2 and inquistion , mass effect universe , cyberpunk 2077 which is recent .. this game is most playable even in early access , im enjoying it so far , so many ways to move forward in this game !! its amazing

    • @KingslayerSrb
      @KingslayerSrb Рік тому +1

      can't believe no one asked him this! Its a great question, it piggy-backs to something he said he wants to do as the end-goal, 4 years ago. It's in human nature to always want more and more, and never to be satisfied (at least Swen looks like a person that is never fully satisfied as there is always room to improve, which I sympathize with). So is this it?

    • @sumireravenclaw8034
      @sumireravenclaw8034 Рік тому +3

      @@Q--xt5pp starfield an RPG? lmao

    • @TraitorFelon.14.3
      @TraitorFelon.14.3 Рік тому +3

      @@Q--xt5pp
      Starfield looks to be boring and repetitive. A slow Diablo.

  • @nicholasg.5441
    @nicholasg.5441 Рік тому

    I would hope the game does well, but I dont feel I have to. Cant wait to see Larian celebrate their hard work alongside the community.

  • @Leo-ds6lz
    @Leo-ds6lz Рік тому

    All the stuff and thing's i've been seeing made me want to try out BG3 when it comes out. It'll be the first time playing this kind of RPG and im excited!

  • @djangobanjo2673
    @djangobanjo2673 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for being you, Zeke (and Cohh and JP as well, of course :) )

  • @TheParens
    @TheParens Рік тому +5

    The casual nature of bear arc being thrown around is amazing.

  • @chilljay126
    @chilljay126 Рік тому

    Man this was awesome!

  • @julatsa
    @julatsa Рік тому +1

    great show. Swen is always a good sport

  • @lionfan96
    @lionfan96 Рік тому +1

    that joke at the beginning was great :)

  • @josuemunoz1993
    @josuemunoz1993 Рік тому

    i NEED this game to release yesterday!!!!

  • @ordalix2412
    @ordalix2412 Рік тому

    Where can I find this interview in textual form? Thanks

  • @thejewk386
    @thejewk386 Рік тому

    Great job guys

  • @supasnake8138
    @supasnake8138 Рік тому

    I send almost all the books I find so I can read them at camp later. The game is so dense.

  • @ericmielke9821
    @ericmielke9821 Рік тому +3

    I look forward to the Cohh death compliation.

  • @celuiquipeut6527
    @celuiquipeut6527 Рік тому +1

    This leader is why that game will be so great. His leadership transpiree thru everything!

  • @vecna2502
    @vecna2502 Рік тому

    I started as a druid just of the power spike of being able to bear-shift. Then I tried out every other class.
    The one I like the most is the High Elf Rogue with high Char (and friendship) for rp purposes. And since I like going two handed crossbows... well, that suits my playstile.

  • @cernunnos_lives
    @cernunnos_lives 10 місяців тому

    Not only can Swen be proud of his game, but his company is a shining example of how & what you can get work accomplished. It breaks the corporate mold & is more concerned about craftsmanship first. I'm just wondering how long before everything changes.
    My wish is that they were the owners of the D&D IP instead of WOTC. It would be great if it was in the hands of people who deserve it.

  • @Neon-Flux
    @Neon-Flux Рік тому

    Good interview, found out new things about the game, I'll miss the panel from hell streams were fun

  • @Rhaeton1
    @Rhaeton1 Рік тому +9

    Larian is a W

  • @thenomad4123
    @thenomad4123 11 місяців тому

    Enjoy your success Mr. Vincke, you deserved every bit of it.

  • @RonMartinJr
    @RonMartinJr Рік тому +2

    Into the Breach! God I love Swen

  • @datbadassunicorn2832
    @datbadassunicorn2832 11 місяців тому

    I’m getting more and more excited to play this game on ps5. The npc I seen on UA-cam are really cool and well made. ❤❤❤
    Character customization is one of my favourite parts.. so I’m a little sad there are no face or body sliders. Or grab and pull options.. like on sims. I kinda wish they had something like that. Because I kinda hate it when I’m running around a world and see my characters slightly different looking twin..😢 but still this game is still pretty awesome. I’d just like to be able to change body shapes and faces.. especially on the smaller characters like gnomes and others.
    I also hope they can have an option to make the text bigger because some people like me won’t be able to read it.. even with my glasses.

  • @esaedvik
    @esaedvik Рік тому +5

    @20:46 This is why Cohh is now a producer at a game dev studio... :D

  • @LameMule
    @LameMule Рік тому

    I'm just going to say that I FUCKING LOVE LARIAN STUDIOS. That is all. Thanks for the upload. Lovely interview.

  • @Squallcloud95
    @Squallcloud95 Рік тому +2

    I want BG3 now i can't waiiiiit!!

  • @11679MRT
    @11679MRT Рік тому +1

    I'm excited...but I'm on PS5 so I'll have to wait a little longer

  • @Andy-up5fc
    @Andy-up5fc Рік тому +4

    Listening to the section on Diable 4, I can't wait until they realize that this is the same shit GGG's been pulling with PoE since the early days. Keeping people in your game longer is something that all the ARPGs has spent *a lot* of time working on.
    Ninja edit: And no, this is not me defending Blizzard. It's me criticizing GGG and they're constant focus on the elusive player retention.

    • @kittyspam2146
      @kittyspam2146 Рік тому +1

      This is something ftp games and MMOs have been working on since EverQuest...it is terrible

    • @Andy-up5fc
      @Andy-up5fc Рік тому

      @@kittyspam2146 Yeah, I agree. And suddenly I'm having flashbacks to WoW's early daily quests and how much that process sucked the fun out of it.

  • @UnashamedlyHentai
    @UnashamedlyHentai Рік тому +2

    X will definitely give to ya. It's okay Coh, we got it.

  • @Kurt0542
    @Kurt0542 Рік тому +2

    Sven is the man!

  • @lordvalinar774
    @lordvalinar774 11 місяців тому

    The reason I'm going druid is because Polymorph sucks (and was a core spell in my pen and paper's bladesinger build) so I'm making due. *Sighs* It would be an easy fix too.... Either go BG1/2 method (Polymorph Other + Polymorph Self), or make it so: Cast Poly -> Choose animal (list grows as you level) -> Choose target (if enemy = WIS save). Boom. They've already got the mechanics, so wouldn't be hard of a fix :(

    • @ferretdash
      @ferretdash 11 місяців тому

      my druid has been like a jack of all trades kinds of, whatever is needed. but at later levels druids basically become a summoner (2 of the 3 i mean spore druids and moon druids) and you basically have elementals and dryads protecting you (undead for spore). I am lvl 11 idk what happens at lvl 12 yet.

  • @Hyper00remy
    @Hyper00remy Рік тому

    Another amazing and fun interview, Keep up the great work Everyone!

  • @MassWasTaken
    @MassWasTaken Рік тому +1

    52:00 I'm struggling to interpret what he means by their subclasses are "Locked in". Does that mean that if you maintain their current class they HAVE to be that specific subclass? Some people on reddit made it seem like you just cant respec them at all, but Swen literally says they'll keep their intended story progression as if they are still their original class. I'm just really confused about this, and I definitely want to be able to fully customize my parties classes.

    • @YanChose
      @YanChose Рік тому +5

      It means, for example, Shadowheart will keep her Cleric trickery domain level 1 if you try to respec her. Some subclass probably have more impact on their respective storyline than others.
      Hence why you can't completely respec 2 of the origin characters.

    • @saleerian9607
      @saleerian9607 Рік тому +8

      origin characters stay as the original class just for narrative reasons but you can respec them.. so if you repec them to anything else the world will still react to them as they were origin class

    • @MassWasTaken
      @MassWasTaken Рік тому

      @@YanChose OH, I understand now. Thank you!

    • @YanChose
      @YanChose Рік тому +1

      @@MassWasTaken It's possible, as you said, that you can still respec her, as long as you don't want her to be a cleric from another domain. It's one or the other. We'll have to wait and see.

    • @vaxy6140
      @vaxy6140 Рік тому +3

      As I understood it, he meant that it's locked in from lvl 1 since they get subclass from lvl 1. but you can still change everything in a respec both class and subclass, the story will just still progress as if they were their class/subclass. could be wrong though.

  • @WhirlwindHeatAndFlash
    @WhirlwindHeatAndFlash Рік тому

    huge win

  • @jonipp1
    @jonipp1 Рік тому

    im going moon druid because i heard at level 10 which we can reach in the game i get an elemental form, also i like to rp as cat and sneak

  • @erice3933
    @erice3933 Рік тому

    Ultima 7 blew my mind. I've taken a week off to play BG3

    • @Einomar
      @Einomar Рік тому

      A week huh, well you might get half way through the starting area xD ;)

  • @Zittylol
    @Zittylol Рік тому

    Great interveiw and I have much greater respect for Swen and Larian and I haven't even play the "golden" game, yet. And early access I played 120 hours and just stopped so as not to get totally burned-out on part 1. It helped me narrow down my choice of race and class. It was the owner who ruined D4 patch not the devs. Yes a cash grab...that made me rage quit.

  • @alncst3005
    @alncst3005 Рік тому

    Didn't PoE did the same thing as d4, the slow progression thing?

  • @MGC-XIII
    @MGC-XIII Рік тому +4

    I love that Cohh is slowly becoming a VA

    • @1IGG
      @1IGG Рік тому

      And he wasn't bad, too. Impressed.

  • @satordorgon
    @satordorgon 11 місяців тому

    In 20 years I haven't been as impressed by a game as I am with bg3. Is it perfect? No, but it is seriously impressive and I've only played it for like 35 hours so far. Last time an RPG impressed me was VTM: Bloodlines and that game just got an unofficial patch update a couple of days ago by the legend Wesp5.

  • @JustChillinOnThe5thFloor
    @JustChillinOnThe5thFloor Рік тому +2

    Overwatch 2 had the same issue of mtx being purchased unknowingly.