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[SwobyJ]

It could have shooter elements while not being as shooter centric as MEA, sure.

[The Night Haunter]

True, but I was rather hopeful for something more fantasy than sci-fi. But that is just my personal preference. Maybe it could go the route of Shadow Run where you have both guns and magic/supernatural elements.

[SwobyJ]

True, but I was rather hopeful for something more fantasy than sci-fi. But that is just my personal preference. Maybe it could go the route of Shadow Run where you have both guns and magic/supernatural elements.

 

I hope it has both and in fact somehow goes beyond both science and magic.

[Felya87]

I hope for variety. Like, a shooter class and a melee class. I found difficult returning to shoot in ME after playng for dome time with DAI and Dragon's dogma.

[Sylvius the Mad]

I was really hoping this one wouldn't have action combat.

Perhaps they'll implement something creative.

[JeffZero]

Action "$ell$", yo. Shifts the higher number of copies EA is interested in. Or at least, so say their analytics.

I'd be pretty surprised indeed if BioWare does anything that isn't action-centric in the immediate to mid-term future.

[Heimdall]

I hope it has both and in fact somehow goes beyond both science and magic.

That's kinda what I'm hoping for in terms of urban fantasy. The big question in my mind is if this will be straight urban fantasy (where the supernatural is hidden from the everyday person) or some alternate world where the supernatural is commonplace.

[JeffZero]

So am I the only one thinking this might tackle the superhero genre somehow? It's super-hot, obviously. Not really my cup of tea overall, but it sure is for plenty of other folks, and the idea of BioWare-level attention to characterization in a group of squadmates who have all awakened some mysterious new powers or something... that has to have some level of appeal.

[Awkward Octopus]

So am I the only one thinking this might tackle the superhero genre somehow? It's super-hot, obviously. Not really my cup of tea overall, but it sure is for plenty of other folks, and the idea of BioWare-level attention to characterization in a group of squadmates who have all awakened some mysterious new powers or something... that has to have some level of appeal.

 

My first thought on that is "what counts as superhero genre?" If all it takes is "person or group of people gain powers and fight for justice," then that's super broad and anything from Harry Potter to Dune could be considered in the genre. That definition also excludes non-powered examples like Hawkeye.

 

And then there's comics that are considered part of the genre, Like X-Men, that, depending on the book, barely feel like a superhero story at all. Peter David's run on X-Factor was straight up noir-style detective agency where some of the characters had powers, and some didn't. Without the X-Men history, it could easily have been considered urban fantasy or science fiction and no one would bat an eye.

 

Personally, even speaking as a fan of many comics, I'm getting a little burnt out on the genre. Doesn't mean I wouldn't pick up the game if that's what BioWare is doing, but I kinda hope not.

 

(That said, I would play a BioWare noir-style action/mystery game with superpowers in a heartbeat...)

[JeffZero]

Cool response! Heh, you're right -- even Dune constitutes as such, depending on one's perception.

 

I'm burnt-out for sure, but I think the potential profit margins would be there in the eyes of the company's investors. There's definitely an appeal, I think, to the concept of marrying BioWare's best-known traits to something that's really, really in-vogue.

[Awkward Octopus]

Cool response! Heh, you're right -- even Dune constitutes as such, depending on one's perception.

 

I'm burnt-out for sure, but I think the potential profit margins would be there in the eyes of the company's investors. There's definitely an appeal, I think, to the concept of marrying BioWare's best-known traits to something that's really, really in-vogue.

 

Sure, I agree investors would probably like the idea of it.

 

Personally, I think they'd have a better chance at a franchise with a long life span if they went for something more in the urban fantasy or similar genre (if we're talking "contemporary," here). That way it could avoid the "bandwagon" stigma while having the ability to market it to superhero/comic fan communities as being in a related genre.

 

EDIT: And also, without the ability to paste "Marvel" or "DC" on it, they might have a hard time getting anyone to want to invest in yet another superhero universe, considering the already overly saturated market.

[Sylvius the Mad]

Action "$ell$", yo. Shifts the higher number of copies EA is interested in. Or at least, so say their analytics.

I'd be pretty surprised indeed if BioWare does anything that isn't action-centric in the immediate to mid-term future.

Yes, but there can be workarounds for players, like VATS in Fallout or the ability to aim and trigger abilities while paused in ME.

That said, action combat tends to mean boring combat, in my experience, so I don't think it's the best place to start.

[JeffZero]

Sure, I agree investors would probably like the idea of it.

 

Personally, I think they'd have a better chance at a franchise with a long life span if they went for something more in the urban fantasy or similar genre (if we're talking "contemporary," here). That way it could avoid the "bandwagon" stigma while having the ability to market it to superhero/comic fan communities as being in a related genre.

 

EDIT: And also, without the ability to paste "Marvel" or "DC" on it, they might have a hard time getting anyone to want to invest in yet another superhero universe, considering the already overly saturated market.

 

True. I can see your point. I guess it depends on the POVs of the investors themselves. I think it's one of those things where some would see more business sense on one hand and some would see it on the other. I mean, the oversaturation isn't stopping companies like Sony from trying to launch "Powers" and NBC from bringing back "Heroes" and so forth. Maybe they'd say there's logic in trying to throw in a game-specific "cinematic universe"? But then maybe not. There's definitely a saturation problem here.

 

Yes, but there can be workarounds for players, like VATS in Fallout or the ability to aim and trigger abilities while paused in ME.

That said, action combat tends to mean boring combat, in my experience, so I don't think it's the best place to start.

 

Heck, even VATS is getting turned into "bullet time" rather than actually pausing come Fallout 4. Everybody's shying away, it seems.

 

Of course, that's a subjective argument. VATS was criticized for making Fallout 3/NV too easy, so I dunno that it's much more than a proverbial strawman to bring it up. But I know when I first read about that change my brain flickered to the idea of developers desperately removing non-action elements from their games. FFVII's remake is heading toward action, even. It's all about action in so much of the gaming sphere I seem to occupy, and it's always intentional.

[Sylvius the Mad]

Heck, even VATS is getting turned into "bullet time" rather than actually pausing come Fallout 4. Everybody's shying away, it seems.

At least with FO4 we might be able to mod that to make it a proper pause again.

VATS was criticized for making Fallout 3/NV too easy, so I dunno that it's much more than a proverbial strawman to bring it up

I don't get that argument at all.  If an optional feature ruins the game for you, don't use that feature.

 

Modding in infinite action points in NV did make a game a lot easier.  But I did it anyway, because I wanted to be able to avoid real-time combat entirely.

[JeffZero]

People have no self-restraint. I dunno. I don't totally "get" it either, but eh.

 

You're right, though. With Bethesda, there's always the modding-in route. And now even us console folks can join in, so I'm sort of stoked.

[DarkKnightHolmes]

So am I the only one thinking this might tackle the superhero genre somehow? It's super-hot, obviously. Not really my cup of tea overall, but it sure is for plenty of other folks, and the idea of BioWare-level attention to characterization in a group of squadmates who have all awakened some mysterious new powers or something... that has to have some level of appeal.

 

I wish!

[The Night Haunter]

At least with FO4 we might be able to mod that to make it a proper pause again.

 

 

I don't get that argument at all.  If an optional feature ruins the game for you, don't use that feature.

 

Modding in infinite action points in NV did make a game a lot easier.  But I did it anyway, because I wanted to be able to avoid real-time combat entirely.

Out of curiosity Sylvius have you played Wasteland 2? If so what did you think?

[Sylvius the Mad]

Out of curiosity Sylvius have you played Wasteland 2? If so what did you think?

Excellent.

[maia0407]

Urban fantasy would be right up my alley. When I read trash, I read urban fantasy novels. Modern settings with fairies, witches and the like running around are fun. Sort of over vampires though. I'd love to see a world where magic and magical characters have been locked away in their own realm a long time ago. Then, big bad person, with magical lineage or a magical dormant item, lets magic and the magical characters out so that she can exploit it. Our protagonist and her gang of friends must fight this new threat.  I'd have a blast recruiting magical creatures to my cause! It would be interesting to see the world change in response to magic and how the world would react to fairies, elves, witches, etc.  But no Vampires!

[The Night Haunter]

Excellent.

Right? If bioware did a turn-based game with Action Points (or a similar system) I would be ecstatic.

[Sylvius the Mad]

Right? If bioware did a turn-based game with Action Points (or a similar system) I would be ecstatic.

As would I.

Though, I think the real-time-with-pause they've used traditionally is just as good.

It's the actiony parts where they go wrong.

[PCThug]

I'd be open to pretty much any genre for the new IP but I think we've reached maximum media saturation with Superheroes.

[Jay P]

Some food for thought:

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Senior Gameplay Designer


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• Work with a team of gameplay designers and design leadership through all stages of development to own and implement large systems and gameplay features that improve content and functionality of the game.
• Collaborate with other key stakeholders to identify and implement the priorities and objectives.
• Be proactive in communicating progress and resolution of problems
• Create documentation and prototypes for specific and exploratory game systems.

Requirements:

• 5 + years of experience as a game designer working on AAA titles.
• Familiar with third/first person shooter mechanics, experience with cover systems and cameras
• Comfortable collaborating with groups within animation and programming
• Thorough understanding of scripting and programming concepts with the ability to implement.
  Excellent knowledge of RPGs, current technology and tools, design concepts and game balancing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members from different locations and different disciplines.
• Ability to critique the concepts of play in a group environment
• Willingness to adapt and iterate designs.
• A passion for gaming

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Not sure if I misunderstand something. It looks like they're looking for a senior gameplay designer for a party-based shooting RPG. We know that DA is not a shooter and MEA is being developed by Montreal studio, so this game may be the secret IP.

Nice find.

I wonder if Bioware is finally going to take the plunge and make a first person game.

The FPS sell really well (see CoD and battlefield and destiny) and of course you have the FPRPGs now.

Wouldn't be surprised at all if the new IP is first person perspective always, or at least an option to switch to that.

Also leaves the cover shooter mechanic to Mass Effect to differentiate the franchises.

[Andraste_Reborn]

I hope it's not first person, because that would be the one thing that would guarantee I would not play it. (I wouldn't be able to  - I get motion sick in first person games.)

[BENIIICHAT]

If Bioware want to make Shooting game. Atleast have option to play both FirstPS and ThirdPS. FPS is not my thing.