Lar_q and the rest of the Larian team:
Thanks for the update and for paying so much attention to not just paid reviewers/critics, but to your game players/fans.
It's safe to quote "work is never finished," whether is simple dishes and laundry or a #1 New York Times best-seller novel, or a fantastically complex and involved game like the Divinity series. While the dev team has received criticism, it's a part of the process of making something better and becoming better as a person/team/company. Unlike many companies, Larian pays attention to what is really important-- the fan base, who will buy the game and play it, recommend it to and/or purchase it for their families and friends. Too many companies worry about "the bottom line," not realizing 'money' is phantom. To find a company, a team of individuals, who genuinely care about their fan base. . . well, nothing beats a dedicated "following."
All that said, not only will I be purchasing FoV, but will likely get a set for hubby as well, since we each have our own computers and I'm not likely to give up D2:ED just so he can have a turn. I will more than happily recommend it to my gaming friends (and have already done so). I went to the expense of purchasing an extra copy (legally!) of Divinity because hubby and I kept "fighting" over playing it! I suppose that's what happens when there are two adult gamers in a family. . . and both of our children are little gamers, as well! They both want to play the Divinity series, so we may wind up with several copies of the game (all legally, mind you-- I'm a stickler for following the law!).
Clever ideas? I don't know that I ever have anything particularly "clever". . . but I'll give it a shot. Make sure D2:EG and FoV is mentioned not only in the forums (there's quite the buzz here already), but that it's mentioned in "social networking sites" like facebook, myspace, and others. As Larian has done before, ask the players and fans to write reviews! Most of us, I think, would be happy to jot a bit down-- which could be posted in the forums, as "Notes" in facebook, as part of myspace blogs, in other online blogs, et cetera. Utilizing key search terms could also prove beneficial in 'getting the word out' about the Divinity series (I suggest terms that I happen to search for, such as "rpg," "fantasy," "gaming,"). Perhaps Kirill Pokrovsky would be willing to post links to the game sites from his webpage?
I suppose when it comes to us fans, the hardcore fans (maybe I'm in that category), use us and abuse us! I mean. . . utilize us. We will spread the word and talk up a great game, especially if it's one that's truly "ready to roll."
I'm guessing it might cost money, and I don't know if it would even be feasible, but what about using DVD "trailers" to advertise the game? There are some movies for which I've seen game "trailers," and that does, admittedly, pique my interest.
Wishing you and all the Larian team a well deserved relaxing time and much praise for your hard, dedicated and wonderful work!
All best,
~~CierraShore
p.s.
When are you going to come out with more games like the Divinity series??????
