Torment: Tides of Numenera

Talon87 · 03-06-2013, 09:05 PM

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Torment: Tides of Numenera is a game set in the world of Monte Cook’s new tabletop RPG setting, Numenera. Torment continues the thematic legacy of Planescape: Torment, a critically acclaimed role-playing game from 1999 that's considered by many to be a hallmark for storytelling in computer RPGs. With Torment, we're striving to create a rich role-playing experience that explores similar deep, personal themes. Here's the scoop:

Torment is a single-player, isometric role-playing game.
You will play a single, specific character, though you will encounter optional NPC companions you may choose to include in your party.
The story-driven game will have a rich dialogue system and approach similar to that of Planescape: Torment.
The game will be developed in the Unity engine for PC (Windows), Mac, and Linux platforms.
The game will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
The game will be distributed DRM-free. (You’ll be able to get it from Steam, and other DRM-free download options will be made available.)

I am not familiar with the works of Colin McComb, but I have heard the name Planescape: Torment many a time, so I figured I should bring this up so that those of you who were huge fans of that game may commence your uncontrollable fangasms. You may also wish to get in on the Kickstarter action. You have roughly 30 more days to donate (the kickstarter ends on April 5 @ 8pm EDT) and receive some pretty cool merchandise for your contribution.

**Loki** · 03-06-2013, 09:20 PM

I should really finish PST...

Doppleganger · 03-06-2013, 10:30 PM

I've never played it. It's really weird, why haven't I?

Talon87 · 03-11-2013, 02:31 PM

One week in and the Kickstarter has raised $2.4 million. Clearly, people hunger for a second Planescape game.

Of note, seven people have pledged the most expensive pledge ($10,000), two have done the next one down ($5,000), and three have done the one after that ($2,000). So there are at least twelve people on this planet who would literally spend thousands to get the unofficial sequel to Planescape: Torment.

**Loki** · 03-11-2013, 03:20 PM

Third? When was the second?

Talon87 · 03-11-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

Third? When was the second?

My error. I thought Planescape: Torment was the second game in the series and that there was a first one called simply Planescape. Apparently I remembered wrong. Whoops. Will edit.

**Loki** · 03-11-2013, 03:25 PM

Planescape is the setting. Like Forgotten Realms or Eberron. Even though no one calls it Forgotten Realms: Baldur's Gate or Forgotten Realms: Neverwinter Nights or Eberron: Dragonshard. I think it was because the name "Torment" might have not been as attractive as Planescape: Torment.

Concept · 03-13-2013, 11:38 AM

Relatedly, Project Eternity - a similarly exciting 2014 release with some of the same staff as Planescape: Torment (particularly Chris Avellone, lead designer from the original Torment and Kotor 2).

I am what's known as "quite excited" about these two games.

Doppleganger · 03-13-2013, 12:49 PM

How much did the BG kick-starter get?

Concept · 03-13-2013, 01:41 PM

Project Eternity's kickstarter raised about $4million.

**Loki** · 03-13-2013, 10:48 PM

There is no BG Kickstarter. WotC dislikes the idea of using Kickstarters for a D&D title since the amount people donate will affect their development. WotC likes total control over development of their universes and characters.

Torment: Tides of Numenera isn't set in the D&D Planescape setting, but in the Numenera setting for a different RPG and not owned by WotC.

03-06-2013, 10:30 PM	#3
Doppleganger 我が名は勇者王! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Emina Isle Posts: 14,199	I've never played it. It's really weird, why haven't I? __________________ あなたの勇気が切り開く未来ふたりの想いが見つけだす希望今　信じあえるあきらめない　心かさね永遠を抱きしめて

03-11-2013, 02:31 PM	#4
Talon87 時の彼方へ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 20,578	One week in and the Kickstarter has raised $2.4 million. Clearly, people hunger for a second Planescape game. Of note, seven people have pledged the most expensive pledge ($10,000), two have done the next one down ($5,000), and three have done the one after that ($2,000). So there are at least twelve people on this planet who would literally spend thousands to get the unofficial sequel to Planescape: Torment. __________________ Japanese Discussion \| Mahoyo Discussion \| MyAnimeList Last edited by Talon87; 03-11-2013 at 03:23 PM. Reason: corrected a word

03-13-2013, 12:49 PM	#9
Doppleganger 我が名は勇者王! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Emina Isle Posts: 14,199	How much did the BG kick-starter get? __________________ あなたの勇気が切り開く未来ふたりの想いが見つけだす希望今　信じあえるあきらめない　心かさね永遠を抱きしめて

03-06-2013, 09:20 PM	#2
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	I should really finish PST...

03-11-2013, 03:20 PM	#5
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	Third? When was the second?

03-11-2013, 03:25 PM	#7
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	Planescape is the setting. Like Forgotten Realms or Eberron. Even though no one calls it Forgotten Realms: Baldur's Gate or Forgotten Realms: Neverwinter Nights or Eberron: Dragonshard. I think it was because the name "Torment" might have not been as attractive as Planescape: Torment.

03-13-2013, 10:48 PM	#11
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	There is no BG Kickstarter. WotC dislikes the idea of using Kickstarters for a D&D title since the amount people donate will affect their development. WotC likes total control over development of their universes and characters. Torment: Tides of Numenera isn't set in the D&D Planescape setting, but in the Numenera setting for a different RPG and not owned by WotC.

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