[Preview] Pillars of Eternity: Exclusive Class Preview - Part 1

SBFord · March 2015

Pillars of Eternity launches next week on March 26^th. As fans of the Infinity Engine RPGs of yesteryear ourselves, we’re all very eager to give this new take on the golden age a playthrough. Today, we’re happy to present to you an exclusive look at the classes you’ll be able to choose from and party with when Pillars comes sliding into digital shelves.

Read more of Bill Murphy's Pillars of Eternity: Exclusive Class Preview - Part 1.

Netspook · March 2015

What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

saurus123 · March 2015

want your mage to deal dmg?

pump str all the way

Netspook · March 2015

Originally posted by saurus123
want your mage to deal dmg?

pump str all the way

That's not unique for this game.

Aeander · March 2015

Originally posted by Netspook
What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

It does say "special abilities SAMPLE," which would imply that this is only a part of what is to come.

BillMurphy · March 2015

Originally posted by Aeander
Originally posted by Netspook
What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

It does say "special abilities SAMPLE," which would imply that this is only a part of what is to come.

Yep, it's a sample. There are many more, that would be hard to list here. Full review coming next week, and streaming/videos too.

Damage99 · March 2015

Originally posted by BillMurphy
Originally posted by Aeander
Originally posted by Netspook
What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

It does say "special abilities SAMPLE," which would imply that this is only a part of what is to come.

Yep, it's a sample. There are many more, that would be hard to list here. Full review coming next week, and streaming/videos too.

Unofficially - what do you think?

Kefo · March 2015

I know I will be playing a monk for my first play through. Love their wound mechanics and who doesn't love beating something to death with your fists? :P

BillMurphy · March 2015

Originally posted by Damage99
Originally posted by BillMurphy
Originally posted by Aeander
Originally posted by Netspook
What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

It does say "special abilities SAMPLE," which would imply that this is only a part of what is to come.

Yep, it's a sample. There are many more, that would be hard to list here. Full review coming next week, and streaming/videos too.

Unofficially - what do you think?

It's exactly what they set out to make.

Damage99 · March 2015

Originally posted by BillMurphy
Originally posted by Damage99
Originally posted by BillMurphy
Originally posted by Aeander
Originally posted by Netspook
What "unique Pillar-y twists"?

Can't really say I'm seeing a lot unique here, not to mention that it may seem like a class only have 2-3 special abilities, which sounds horrible, to put it mildly.

It does say "special abilities SAMPLE," which would imply that this is only a part of what is to come.

Yep, it's a sample. There are many more, that would be hard to list here. Full review coming next week, and streaming/videos too.

Unofficially - what do you think?

It's exactly what they set out to make.

Do you sideline as a politician?

Edit: I do think that bodes well though. A game that "feels" like Baldurs Gate" with some modern mechanics/graphics.

Can't wait!

Telondariel · March 2015

Hmm, this is the first time I gave this game a look. I was watching this video of it, and the first thing I thought was, "Baldur's Gate!". That's a good thing. I finally feel like the market is turning around and people are making some decent games again.

Elderknight · March 2015

IMO its going to be oldcshoo awesome.

Damage99 · March 2015

Originally posted by Elderknight
IMO its going to be oldcshoo awesome.

CrazKanuk · March 2015

Originally posted by Elderknight
IMO its going to be oldcshoo awesome.

Ummmm, yeah it is!

Got this one and then Tormet: Tides of Numenera may be late this year! What? Plus Wasteland 2 was out last year? Mind.... Blown.....

Vonatar · March 2015

I racked up over 50hrs in the backer beta. Guess I like it or something

Grakulen · March 2015

It's pretty good. I'm playing a Barb.

RPGShack · March 2015

Hey guys,

Ash from the RPG Shack here. I'm fine with you using my videos, but would you mind crediting the channel please? Also, let me know in future so I can share it around

Thx,

A

BillMurphy · March 2015

Originally posted by RPGShack
Hey guys,

Ash from the RPG Shack here. I'm fine with you using my videos, but would you mind crediting the channel please? Also, let me know in future so I can share it around

Thx,

A

Consider it done! Our apologies.

RPGShack · March 2015

Thanks Bill

Omnifish · March 2015

Bill's probably nailed it just right. As far As I can tell mechanics wise it's very true to their vision they presented on their Kickstarter.

Whether it's a bugfest or not is impossible to say. We only have access to a non-story element of the game, but it could be the most stable Obsidian game ever released..although that's not saying much

Some people will hate this game, it's very much of the Infinity Engine era in terms of presentation. I for one, am looking forward to next Thursday

Nemesis7884 · March 2015

the only class i find new or interesting so far is the cipher

husscool · March 2015

To the skeptics out there this game is the real deal if you're looking for a classic rpg experience. It is complex, technical and immersive. If you want to smash abilities at monsters you should look elsewhere.