Questions for Serpent in the Staglands devs (Whalenought) radio interview?

[sstacks]

Hello again (I'm the same guy re: the recent Chris Avellone interview thread)...

As scheduling would have it Shane Plays, my terrestrial geek talk radio show (live show followed by podcast) is cRPG focused again this Saturday with Whalenought Studios, the devs of Serpent in the Staglands. The show isn't always about cRPGs but I do love them so they come up pretty often

If you have any questions or comments for Joe and Hannah Williams (the married team that is Whalehought Studios) please post them in this thread and like last week I will do my best to work them into the interview.

Personally I have been enjoying SitS, but they've caught some heat for the first few hours being "too hard" or even "broken." What do you think?

Thanks!
Shane

P.S. More information on the show itself can be found here:http://shaneplays.com/shane-plays-radio-and-podcast/

shane@shaneplays.com
@ShanePlays
http://shaneplays.com

 

[roshan]

What do they think of a turn based combat system in a future project? They brought some new ideas to RTWP combat including a warbook where combat skills can be equipped, as well as channeling spells. What might be some new ideas that they would like to try in a turn based system?

 

[ArchAngel]

Find out if they manage to make enough sales to keep making games and what would they do better for SitS if they could do it from start.
And how much changes to the base game are coming with the expansion.

 

[Fairfax]

Are the sales so far enough to fund the "Spirit Realm and the North" expansion? What about the Varuchov's King one?

Would you consider using pre-rendered graphics like Pillars of Eternity and the upcoming Torment? Although the current style is quite unique, I believe the game would look fantastic with that kind of artstyle.

Are you going to stick to PC for the future? Isle of Bxnes looks cool, but I have zero interest in mobile gaming.

 

[Ninjerk]

Just one for now: I saw numerous complaints about the UI (I wasn't crazy about it myself)--how do you plan to approach the design of your UIs for your next project? Is it going to change?

 

[roshan]

sstacks have you done the interview already? Would love a link to the stream!

 

[Immortal]

Why did they make the Font in their game so small that it is only readable by ants with a telescope?
Also why the heavy use of scroll bars.. Like honestly, this games UI feels like it was designed for the Screen Resolution of a Game Boy Color.

Who is the QT 3.14 that played the hooded woman in the intro?

 

[sstacks]

sstacks have you done the interview already? Would love a link to the stream!

Show starts at 1:05 PM Central today (Saturday) so it hasn't happened yet

The direct online stream from the station is http://saleminteractivemedia.com/ListenLive/player/KHTEFM

Also feel free to call in live during the interview if you want (anyone reading this, keep it nice, mature and civil please this is live radio not romper room ): 501-823-0965

Show notes for today: http://shaneplays.com/

Joe & Hannah Williams of Whalenought Studios, developers of the stylistic, hardcore Serpent in the Staglands cRPG!
Show starts 1:05 PM Central
Little Rock: 96.5FM The Answer
Online: http://965fmtheanswer.com/ + TuneIn app & iHeartRadio app

 

[sstacks]

Who is the QT 3.14 that played the hooded woman in the intro?

Took me a second. Clever

 

[Ninjerk]

Tuning in

 

[sstacks]

Tuning in

You'll hear news until about 5 after.

Shane

 

[Ninjerk]

I grew up in the age of Fox News. I'll be ok

 

[ArchAngel]

Wow I just heard that Fox news radio for first time. Wow just wow. It sounds like jokes from South Park or the joke radios in Bloodlines. I never thought anyone seriously has such program. WOW

 

[Ninjerk]

BTW, thank them on air if u see this for running the competition that got me the game!

 

[Ninjerk]

Confirmed cyberpunk RPG? D:

 

[Immortal]

Took me a second. Clever

INB4 you steal another quote. When do I get a commission for this top shelf humor.

 

[Bumvelcrow]

Alas, I missed this, but I'd have loved to know what influences they have, Darklands excepted of course. If they could re-create one game in their own style, what would that be. I have high hopes for this pair - don't let me down by getting all happy and complacent...

 

[sstacks]

Hi all,

The podcast version of today's interview with Whalenought Studios is now available.

Via the website:
http://shaneplays.com/podcast-episode-10-serpent-in-the-shanelands/

Listen on YouTube:


Best,
Shane

 

[sstacks]

INB4 you steal another quote. When do I get a commission for this top shelf humor.

I gave ya credit on air, yer famous now