[PCGAME] The Temple of Elemental Evil

[Dark Jezter]

Oh wow! I don't know how I let this game slip under my radar for so long, but now that I've seen it, I can't wait! Finally, a 3e (3.5e, actually) computer game that uses a turn-based combat system so that feats like great cleave, spring attack, and whirlwind attack can be implimented.

The FAQ also has some tidbits that have me practically drooling in anticipation, such as the fact that there will be multiple paths through the game, and multiple endings. Skills like bluff, diplomacy, and intimidate will be included for NPC interaction, and even the item creation feats will be included. This game looks like it will follow the rules closer than any other 3rd edition D&D game to date.

This game can't arrive soon enough for my tastes. Oh well, in the meantime I'll have to occupy myself with the expansion packs for Neverwinter Nights and Warcraft III.

 

[KenM]

Has anyone heard if character creation will be point buy or die roll? This is the only part of ToEE I really want to know about.

 

[Luddite]

Form the Uber FAQ


Q. Will die rolls be used to determine your starting ability scores, or will a point buy system be used?
A1. (I.B. 2/10) A point-buy system seems likely, but there may be a die roll for Ironman mode.

A2. (H.N. 2/7) the point buy method is (will probably be) the standard one from the [Dungeon Master's Guide]; that is, 25 points to distribute among abilities, which all start at 8. points up to and including 14 cost 1 point, 15 and 16 are 2 points, 17 and 18 are 3 points, etc ..

A3. (S.M. 3/4) You get to pick [the rolling method]. The die roll is 4d6 drop the lowest, and point buy is ??? I forgot how many points. I think its 25 (thats what Huy says). We let you reroll as many times as you want on the 4d6 but it does keep track of the rolls. You can also play in IronMan mode which if your roll 4d6 you don't get to reroll. And rumor is that if you reroll your stats a whole lot you get all 18s... but thats just a rumor. (wink, wink).

Scores:
1-13 = 1 point
14-16 = 2 points
17 and above = 3 points


-The Luddite

 

[KenM]

So whats ironman mode? I want to roll my stats, you should be able to because its a single player game.

 

[Dark Jezter]

So whats ironman mode? I want to roll my stats, you should be able to because its a single player game.

Ironman mode will be for those hardcore players who want the game to be as close to a pen & paper D&D campaign as possible. You only get to roll your stats up once, and you only get to save your game at certain points.

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Recent developer chat transcript.

Balors & dire chickens are in.

 

[KenM]

Excellent, rolling for stats is in, as visible cloaks/ robes.

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

The official Atari site for ToEE is up.

There's some nice screenshots there. This game's really looking good!

 

[DaveMage]

Olgar: Thanks for the site update!

This game does look rather cool.

Of course, since it uses the new D&D ruleset, I guess we will have to wait at least 2 more months - until after the official release of 3.5. *sigh*

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Yeah, release is alternately given as "Summer, 03" or "Q3, 03" -- hope "Summer" is right, since that would more likely mean a July or August release (they originally said June, but I sincerely doubt that will happen).