The Return Of The Bard's Tale Confirmed 37
Thanks to GameSpy for their article officially revealing the return of classic RPG series The Bard's Tale, following recent rumors that a new title was in the works. However, screenshots of the title, from former Interplay boss Brian Fargo's new company, inXile Entertainment, reveal a radically different top-down view, as the game, due out at the end of 2004, "is being developed primarily for the PS2", and "is using an improved version of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance engine." There are also noticeable similarities to the classic original series, as: "The plan calls for the game to start near the original town of Skara Brae, an ancient ruin in the Orkney Islands on the northern tip of Scotland." Update: 10/01 22:34 GMT by S : There's now an interview with Brian Fargo about the new Bard's Tale title, also courtesy GameSpy.
Humorous anti-heroes (Score:3, Funny)
"We are sick of cliches," he said. "We are tired of the standard sub-quests and missions. The idea of a 'chosen one' is stupid.
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We want the game to be funny, but in a situational sort of way. We want to make fun of the cliches.
For all those who feel the same, may I recomend: Sir Apropos of Nothing [amazon.com]. It had me in stitches for a while.
Hrmmmm fortune knows all? (Score:2, Funny)
I couldn't have really said it better myself.
A dialogue... (Score:5, Funny)
Designer 2: How about stealing a beloved intellectual property from the golden age of gaming, and using it to shill what appears to be our version of Ultima XIII?
Designer 1: Can we do that?
Designer 2: Let's ask Brian Fargo.
Designer 1: Hey Brian Fargo. Here is a large check. Our game sucks, can we call it a Bard's Tale.
Brian Fargo: Wow! That's a lot of zeroes. Okay!
Designer 1 & 2: Sweeeeet...
99 Berserkers? (Score:2, Funny)
99 Berserkers
99 Berserkers
99 Berserkers
99 Berserkers
Ah...that was my favorite door, experience up the wazoo.
Re:A dialogue... (Score:4, Funny)