So here's how it goes- Avowed turns out to be great, succeeds both critically and commercially... Josh gets to do a Pillars 3 with a BG3 budget (and at least 4 years).... and PoE, Eora and Obsidian finally get where they deserve to be. I'm not sure I believe it, but I certainly hope 😅

Happy to be back in Eora.

I love the look of the Pillars universe.

I remember backing the original Pillars of Eternity on kickstarter years ago. I wasn't even into CRPGs but something about Obsidian's desire to make something special to them really resonated with me. The version I backed came with a PDF book detailing the world and races of the game and I just loved reading through that. Even though I never finished PoE 1 I'm excited to see how this game brings us to the world of Eora but from a different perspective. It might be time for me to finish PoE XD.

Taken as a whole, the game looks good to me. From what's shown so far, I want to level up a character, meet companions, and complete the game.

The combat looks much improved.

It's really nice seeing the Pillars font and little item drawings again, bring on the ligatures!

I'm glad they added 3rd person. That's a complete game changer for me.

I honestly dont know how you dont have more subs, you are for gamers by far the most trustworthy reviewer

I loved playing through Pillars’ first 30 hours like 10 different times with different characters. Great atmosphere and character systems - loved multiclassing new ideas.

There is an animation for drinking the potion. Sold! Jokes aside, thank you for this update. :)

Thank the gods for 3rd person!!

I am glad to see that stealth is a thing you can actually use, and I am even happier to see the world react to how you play. I hope to see more of that.

I was a little worried at first but this new trailer is looking pretty good. I am cautiously optimistic about Avowed.

I did not enjoy the outer worlds because movement was really floaty, and because the whole tone of the game was too Borderlandesque for me. Hope the combat on avowed feels more weighty, and that the tone is a litle bit more serious.

The combat not being floaty is fantastic

I really liked what they showed in the 30minute video. The multiclass aspect of the progression system is gonna be interesting to mix and match. Also the game being third person is a huge plus for me, because I am not a fan of first person all that much. My only gripe is that we are forced to play a Godlike race...for story purposes. This was a much better showing than last time and now I'm 100% sold and I can't wait to dive back into Eora.

It was a great interview about gameplay (not the trailer), reassuring for fans of RPG, with good hosts who did not read from a strict acted script (partly prepared and curated, but not corny comm lines). Well done.

The second I hear that clicking sfx for the dialogue choices I am sold. I'll be there day 1.

Strange how it's the tiny details in the character sheet menus, and ability hint iconography in dialogue that rekindled my excitement for this.

Thanks for the info. Avowed is looking good. It's Obsidian, one of the few developers left who haven't let me down yet. It doesn't look like it's going to dethrone Baldurs Gate 3, but neither does anything else on the horizon. Hope the writing and story are good, as in their past efforts, and looking forward to going back to the Pillars universe in full 3d.

While I would have preferred a PoE3, I am just happy to be returning Eora. I loved Obisidian's Outer Worlds so I have faith that Avowed is still going to be good and that the story telling is going to be on point, but PoE was just such a good CRPG that it still sucks knowing that it won't be happening. Either way, can't wait to see the aftermath of PoE2 in Avowed, happy to be a Godlike because I always played one in PoE (Who needs helmets when you get godlike bonuses) and I am hoping that I can somewhat simulate my Druid/Paladin from PoE2 which was a lot of fun. That is probably the only area that has me kind of down that the skill trees don't seem to run the gambit of PoE's awesome Class system. Obviously we won't be able to shift like a Druid, and it seems many of the Druid spells are in the Ranger tree but I was hoping to see some Cipher skills. I am hoping that spells associated with other classes that don't have dedicated tabs like Fighter, Ranger and Wizard do have some representation in those tabs in some way.

Gotta say I'm loving the improvements I'm seeing. Also I always liked the art direction, but I'm so invested ij how Obsidian can make its world pop out and be colorful

`Edér Smiles at you...`

I'm glad there will be a third person game mode. Thanks for the update; Looking forward to getting more content about the game.

So excited for this! Been too long since I last delved into a good Obsidian RPG

I appreciate simple things like 1st person potion animations. These kinds of games are all about immersion for me and that makes a huge difference.

I wasn’t that interested in this originally but I’m kinda looking forward to it now. I hope they give you a review copy!

Really interesting that you can play in 3rd person, although I'll almost certainly stay in first person, much more immersive IMO but it's cool to have the option. Plus it lets you actually see all the cool gear you're equipped with.

The UI & dialog reveals give me faith in this one the most out of everything shown.

Boom 💥 another great video!

Looks really great, really impressed with how the visuals came out, the color palette it great. Im happy about 3rd person mode, I definitely expected it to be there after so many 3rd person shots it the trailer but confirmation is nice. Honestly even if its just a way to look at your character that's enough, they could even make combat 1st person only and that would fine for me. Im ESPECIALLY excited for the emphasis on progression with the mention of proper gear levels and different skills opening up different options. Im a little apprehensive about how these progession systems work with the ability to freely re-spec at any point in the game. It kinds undercuts the decision making and consequences in the progression if you can just re-spec and choose the optimal outcome for any situation. Something that powerful should only be available from a specific location as well as having a high cost. I hope there are multiple difficulty options or hardcore settings available. If handeld right this game has the potential to be one of the best first person games since New Vegas or Morrowind.

really like that there are basket hilted swords in the game

Very nice! I love the Pillars universe, and I'm looking forward to playing this :)

i'm not sure if tthey were useing an older build last time but this was a much better showing.

Awesome to learn new information about Avowed.

That talk was exactly what I needed to see. The fact those Mushroom people got punted like you actually hit them with a huge sword was so relieving to see. I'm officially invested.

Avowed had my curiosity, but your video has my attention.

Thanks for the video. 7:44it shows, in a good way. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

I was already interested, then you mentioned it's in the Pillars of Eternity universe sooo hell yeah!

I think it looks promising! Eager to play it!

I can't wait to play it. should be this year, but when is hard to tell...

I'm playing Pillars 1 for the first time right now so I'm not super familiar with the world building. But since you're playing a godlike of an unknown god and Yatzli is researching a race that didn't worship any known gods. You can easily put two and two together to assume you're a godlike of the god of the race Yatzli is studying. Just a theory hopefully there is more to it than that.

Great to hear it will have 3rd person! And yeah, we are all gonna end up veering towards a stealth archer again, aren't we?

I like it. Visual style of the world is hight fantasy but different. I like it. Systems look robust too..

3rd person? okay now i can wishlist the game.

I am hobestly more interested now

Looks interesting.

I love they kept the upgrade system similar

Finally, finally obsidian has provided some actual details. Hopefully we can get more gameplay trailers soon as well as an official release date confirmation

I cant wait to be spare battery for one of the gods again! ;D I still remember your video about godlike lore and im so happy thar even if theres only human or elf i can still have some mystery like godlike involved. Cannot wait for the game because i love Pillars of Eternity World. Maybe our godlike aspect will be some manifestation of Living Lands and thats how we are connected to it. It would also explain why you got sent there and some bigger scheme behind

Avowed in 3rd Person? Yaaaaay!

I like the life style enemies and mushroom creatures! Nice turn of events from fighting demons

I'm especially excited about the various factions and their main representatives that will try to influence us (or we'll try to nudge in a certain direction if possible). No one does factions like Obsidian (not an exaggeration 😃). The companions I've seen so far also seem very cool- Giatta looks and sounds great and will obviously be an important character (being an animancer and also one of the 3 voices in the trailer), Yatzli looks awesome, we have a blue/coastal aumaua dude as a companion for the first time... and I wonder if the inquisitor chick from the trailer (and from a small Deadfire quest) will be a companion too.

Oh the combat looks so much better. The force behind the spells seem satisfying. Magic is one of those things that can make or break a game like this.

always excited for an Obsidian rpg. also got a slight Tyranny vibe from the story trailer and i am curious to see where that goes

Im a huge pillars fan. Im so stoked

This game looks incredible!!! Only thing I'm thinking is that it would be great to have more mobility in combat - dodges, rolling etc but I can imagine it's very complex to take what was a CRPG to action RPG and balance it. Gameplay wise it very much looks like Skyrim with more variety in magical aspects...and I'm all for that!!!

3rd person is game changing for me. First person only is one of the only reasons I couldn’t get into Outer Worlds

I wasn’t at all interested in this game until they announced 3rd person. Now I’m super into it and am planning on getting it.

It’s looking great and I’m really excited to finally get my hands on it, I’ve already decided for my first playthrough I’ll be a bit of a pirate (cutlass and pistol) hopefully we can add elemental damage to our weapons I would like lightning and cold, also I hope they add that tidal wave ability

Definitely, buying this day one.

I was super excited when we got that first teaser. Then i lost a bit of excitement with the next one. Now im starting to get excited again

Excited to try it. With Elder Scrolls 6 who knows how long away this will be very welcome.

Bring back the class system and wide selection of race options and I'll consider playing this version of Pillars.

This looks great!

Damn this latest video looks so so much better than I expected!

Massive fan of the Pillars games, and am greatly looking forward to experiencing this world from a new perspective. I trust Obsidians vision.

It's interesting that the environments almost look like they were designed as isometric maps then made into 3D spaces. Anyway, I'm looking forward to it.

I am psyched!

The new details were very much needed. Game actually feels like a proper rpg now lol. The story seems interesting now, the writing / dialogue seems decent. Defo has the outer world vibes though, hopfully abit better than that. Scale looks bigger at least. I hope companions can be customized enough to feel more than just people who follow you around. Still lots of questions, but it keeps looking better and better.

The third person mode is a pleasant addition to the game.

Definitely feeling better about this game after this video. Glad they are receptive to feedback from that first gameplay trailer they showed.

Game looks great and I'm so pumped on 3rd I always explore in 3rd person and do combat in 1st

Was kinda hoping for skill points and class, but hey at least it's still got a good bit of RPG Incorporated in.

I've been waiting for this game for awhile. I'm pretty excited for it. I really like the pillars lore and universe.

This is looking more and more like a day one purchase for me. Few games these days look like day one purchases, but this one looks so good.

This looks like it’ll be pretty good honestly. I trust Obsidian even after their minor mistakes

This gameplay looks a lot cooler than what they've showed so far lol

YES!!! Third person! Now I avow that I shall add Avowed to my wishlist.

Beside some stuttering footage, which hopefully they can still address before launch, everything else looks very promising. Also some very cool locations, 1st person view has its advantages in this game. Thanks for your videos!

That is all so amazing.

Game looks like it's starting to shape up. I still expect it to be "Outer Worlds" tier, but still worth playing. I played as a Godlike in PoE so I don't mind that narrative direction.

Yatzli is a must have companion for my first playthrough. The dialogue seems so much better than DA:VG

This kinda looks like Skyrim. Which is awesome! If they nail the quests and lore from Pillars and the Skyrim gameplay this game will rock worlds

Thanks

Ooohh...the Godlike angle is going to be fun... :)

This is a dream come true. Love Obsidian, love Pillars, and I love Skyrim.

It looks good to me, cant wait to get it and play. By looks of it, it is very obsidian. I think for people who played the outer worlds will feel themselves at home....

Looks fun!

wow 3rd person! Now I am interested!

This game is my most excited title for this year

Wasn't gonna even give this game a look but now that they've confirmed third person, it's a must buy.

I think having both first and third person is great! I can fight and explore in First Person, while platforming and customization with my character in third person! Best of both worlds imo! PS: holy cow! Magic looks awesome! Seems it has the appearance of Skyrim magic but actually packs a punch as in Oblivion

The return of the stealth archer!

I am interested in seeing how the 3rd iteration of their RPG system turns out. I always felt the system was pretty good but did not really offer that much choice in how you build things... as in I always felt there was a clear "best way" to do a lot of stuff in the system. Overall I think the gameplay improved in Pillars 2 but while they did refine the system they made many things even more straightforwards ... like for example I think in Pillars 2 there is basically no reason to ever not multiclass since it seems unless we are talking about the last couple levels and gametime the benefits always obviously outweight the ... well frankly not really existing drawbacks.

Replaying POE1 currently, this is exciting stuff. Kinda funny how they talked up improving attack animations and then showed it off by... actually I'm not sure how to describe it. Kinda like a slash, kinda like you're whacking them upside the head with your pommel? With no follow through on the swing at all? Not really sure what was going on there but who am I kidding I'll play the hell out of this regardless

I believe in Obsidian. Lets goooo

The only thing that worries me is that there seem to be only three classes to choose from. I love PoE because of how unique its classes are and the way you can mix them into different playstyles.

This was the perfect video to wash the taste of the Dragon Age Trailer and gameplay reveal out of my mouth.