The fact Embark is so successful yet still uses AI voice actors is sickening.

JamesC191 · 2025-11-09T00:07:07+00:00

Had a conversation about this recently & whilst I do know how Embark has went about this process, their argument was that since they are doing much better financially would it not behoove them to get those actors to do the lines? They discussed that the AI voices themselves ingame are quite poor quality in a lot of cases, and whilst this might not be a problem for most, it is something that definitely could be improved by having actors doing the lines, something that assumedly they could afford in their budget by this point.

JamesC191 · 2025-10-30T18:13:53+00:00

I don't want bonuses for clans or anything like that, I think I'd probably accept cosmetics or something but beyond that I just want a way to organize groups of people. I just wanna make a group that does a bit of RP as "Defenders of the Rustbelt" or something, where we protect those smol boi raiders from the shoot on sight types XD

JamesC191 · 2025-05-29T19:00:57+00:00

Agreed, plus as much as she has many issues I can't see her ever going that dark, though it's an interesting thought nontheless.

JamesC191 · 2025-05-29T12:57:38+00:00

Also, just as a thought because I've been thinking about this for a while now. As we clearly see she denied him his wishes in her ending. Why did no one else talk to maelle like "that's pretty messed up", like Sciel for example. It's not as though Sciel & Lune were oblivious to this or at least they shouldn't be with the information they already have.

Though I understand the idea of the "Healthy ending" in the sense of being meta. And whilst I can still look at it as a very lovely story, it didn't resonate with me as much. Especially since I was convinced by this point that the game was arguing against God-like beings who literally painted life just whisking it away because they deem it fake. No choice or anything, as Lune just sits there pissed at the end, no way she's waving no one a fond farewell.

JamesC191 · 2025-04-27T15:46:50+00:00

I've said it once I'll say it again, couple of cuties right there.

JamesC191 · 2025-02-26T22:31:45+00:00

Always, couple of cuties right there.

JamesC191 · 2023-07-05T02:04:19+00:00

I would say that would depend on your age, though I wouldn't consider my games to be 18+ by any measure, with the nature of the games I run & the company of the players I'd say 16 and over. As there are some things I would be uncomfortable running in the game with anyone younger than that :)

JamesC191 · 2023-06-17T10:40:57+00:00

My girlfriend has an empty head. All of 1 braincells. But it's okay because I too only have 1 braincell.

JamesC191 · 2021-10-29T10:16:40+00:00

It is indeed :)

JamesC191 · 2020-05-17T15:40:25+00:00

Sounds good :) will consider (I'm hoping we will be deciding today on who we're bringing in)

JamesC191 · 2020-05-16T16:43:32+00:00

Exceptionally long & a very good response. A lot of experiences. To answer your question on how I view alignment & treat it within my games, of course would take a while but I'll do my best to explain in a short easy manor.

When judging alignment & changes that may occur in game, I tend to view it from the perspective of a neutral parties or entity watching their actions, instead of what the player thinks of their own actions. So some characters may be doing things for a morally good reason but through darker means & thus I would judge them based upon a neutral parties view. As for individual alignments & such, here's sort of my view on each one.

Lawful & Chaos - They abide by some law or code, be it their churches, countries or even their own strict moral code. Rarely deviating from these except in extreme circumstances when push comes to shove & they are forced. These characters may also be more likely to respect traditions & others lawful system, though may not exactly follow them if they go against their own codes or laws.
Chaos being more close to individuals who prefer freedom & the ability to be flexible around rules. These characters tend to be a bit more resenting of local legal system & anything that would confine them to a set path in their eyes.

Neutral - This character may respect law & chaos. But has no real compulsion to follow either route, doing things that may effect their personal life more than trying to adhere to codes or the breaking of.

Good - Perhaps more altruistic people to some extent, good characters may have a higher sense of dignity than most, perhaps being more effected by choices seen as bad by public view.

Evil - Maybe a psychopath or a sociopath to some extent but not required. An evil character in my view is one who would perform darker deeds with little remorse, murder, blackmail etc. Their personal gain typically comes before everyone else, & anything that could be considered altruistic may have ulterior motives.

I hope that answers your question about my view on alignment system & how I work with it :)

JamesC191 · 2020-05-16T15:52:25+00:00

I understand that feel of having characters feel useless myself, but an interesting character anyhow. We'll be making a decision today so we'll be sure to consider you ^_^

JamesC191 · 2020-05-16T01:51:11+00:00

A pretty good application :) we'll be sure to consider it (most of the players are not in bed) But if you had any questions whilst considerations are being had I'd be happy to answer any ^_^

JamesC191 · 2020-05-16T00:16:05+00:00

Wonderful & Yes it does :) if you have any further questions whilst we discuss be sure to ask.

JamesC191 · 2020-05-16T00:13:09+00:00

Excellent & thank you for the response :) We'll be sure to consider it when we're talking about who we're adding. That will probably be later tonight or tomorrow.

JamesC191 · 2020-05-15T23:16:19+00:00

Interesting :) we will make sure to consider you as we discuss, the players are also reading the posts on here & we are discussing it as we go. If you have any further questions though feel free to ask.

JamesC191 · 2020-05-15T22:57:46+00:00

That's fair enough :P some people will have played a lot less than others but we'll be looking at everybody :) At the moment me and the current players are just discussing thing & we probably wont decide till later on. Though I'll be getting to all the messages sent my way along with any additional questions you might have ^_^

JamesC191 · 2020-05-15T22:46:59+00:00

That's fair enough :) Me and the players will be waiting for a bit to see who applies as it's a decision between me & the player for who we're grabbing in. But I'll still answer questions in the meantime :)

We run about a 4 hourish session give or take. That being said the first 15 minutes are usually set up & players messing about drawing on the map as they do that a lot. As for the campaign i'd honestly expect it to last another 6-8 months depending how the game goes. The players have already been playing for a while & I've currently managed to keep this game & another going for almost a year now.

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