Dreamfall Chapters

I haven't seen this mentioned yet. If I've missed the post I apologize but thought I'd submit the information just in case.

An update on book four and unity 5

Since I'm waiting for the finished product before I begin the game this info is of special interest to me.

Thanks oldman.

oldman

Thanks, oldman. I also got that information in a backer update. The game is terrific, and you will have a wonderful finished product to play in the end.

Well unfortunately the optimism was short lived. Just got another update which is not so optimistic. Hopefully their target of Nov will work out but I have a wait and see attitude.

Book Four and Delays

Thanks, Oldman. I've finally gotten around to playing this just a bit and am enjoying it quite a lot

It will be worth the wait. It's not really their fault they ran into all the new bugs with the engine, and it sounds as though they were pretty much forced to upgrade. Since this is my favorite game in years, I'm perfectly okay with it being drawn out. Makes the experience last longer.

Glad you're enjoying it so far, L4L.

Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I understand from the latest blog is that they had to change the first 3 chapters/books to the unity 5 engine so that the whole game will be synced or whatever. So I guess that means that those that downloaded and are playing each chapter as it comes out will be required to re-download when it is released.

I, too, am waiting for a "whole" game release before I play. So I guess it's just a case of a longer wait

Hi, oldman, sorry I missed your post. I think it depends on which version you have. If you have the Steam version, it should just update automatically. Otherwise, you may have to re-download the whole thing. I'm sure we'll know more once it's closer to release. The beta version is already available, and it looks as though backers are trying it out. I don't have time myself, but from skimming the forum, it looks like the performance is already much better for those that were having issues.

I suspect the Steam version will also "redownload the whole thing."

I have the GOG version so I guess I'll just have to wait and see. I'm thinking of playing the first four chapters when chapter 4 comes out and maybe the wait for chapter 5 will not be so long I forget what I've played previously. If it is too long a wait I can always replay the first four.

You may be right; I haven't updated it yet, as I don't have time to do beta testing, unfortunately. From what I've read, it looks as though it isn't necessary to delete the "old" version of the game, so I assumed it was just an update. Though for all I know, Steam could take care of the whole uninstall/reinstall process. I'll know for sure once the new version becomes mandatory. With GOG, it's necessary to uninstall and reinstall the entire game, even if it's only an episode update, which is why I've been using the Steam version until the full game is out.

Oldman, that sounds like a good plan. Book 4 isn't too far away, probably sometime this month or early next month. So when Book 5 comes out, you will only have to worry about uninstalling and reinstalling once. Of course, if you don't want to do that at all, you may want to wait until the entire game is out.

I just got an email from the Red Thread Games and book four will be out Thursday.



I wonder if they will stick to their 3 month between chapters, goal now that they have gotten their unity thingy finished. If so we may see the finished game early in 2016.

I got the backer e-mail with the link for this. The trailer is amazing! Book 4 looks like it may be the best one yet.

GOG has Dreamfall Chapters Season Pass-Special Edition on for $13.99, does anyone have an idea what all it includes?
Thanks,
Terri

According to the page on GOG, the Special Edition includes:

Just to let you know, the short stories are not out yet. They will be released later, possibly even after book 5 is out. Backers are still waiting on them as well.

I just finished book 4, and it was fantastic! Definitely my favorite book yet.

I don't want to look like a complete dummy but I am not used to "books" when referring to games. Let me ask....Steam has "Dreamfall Chapters on for 50% off which is $14.99. I played The Longest and Dreamfall years ago, is this the continuation of the game/story of April and Zoe, etc? Can you tell me if this is all the chapters, a complete game/story?
Thanks.

This quote from the Steam page should answer your questions:

Thanks Marian. Have you played these episodes and if so is it anything like the older game?

I haven't played any of them. Maybe another player can answer your question.

Terri, it's a continuation of Dreamfall, but with no combat and hardly any stealth. There is one stealth section in Book 2 I could have done without, but other than that, it's played like a regular adventure game with some large, open areas. It's very rich and detailed, more like the original TLJ in that regard, so it almost feels like a combination of both games. It also adds a choice and consequence element, which seems to be very popular in adventure games now. The original games had this to an extent, but it is much more emphasized in Chapters. They were obviously inspired by TellTale, but Chapters has far more exploration and optional character conversations, making it longer and more complex than a TellTale game. Also, I think it's perhaps the most beautiful game I've played, even more so now that they've upgrading their engine. The controls are more like Dreamfall's, but a bit better implemented, so if you played and enjoyed that game, you shouldn't have any problems with them.

The story and characters are fantastic, as per usual with these games. Zoe and Kian both receive a lot of character development, and both feel more complex than when they were first introduced in Dreamfall.

The puzzles are all right. There are some good ones, particularly one involving bots in Book 3. They're better than Dreamfall's puzzles, but not as difficult as the classic puzzles in TLJ.

As a total experience, I think this is one of the best games I've played. Everyone will have a different opinion, of course, but for me, this is almost up there with the original TLJ. Considering that game pretty much can't be topped on my personal list, that's saying something.

More like Dreamfall than TLJ.
Keyboard/mouse combination or gamepad control, not point-and-click.
I suggest checking out one of the playthroughs on YouTube to see what gameplay is like.

Thanks Venus and Jenny, sounds great. I do remember in Dreamfall I kept running into things but perhaps enough time has passed that I have better control of the keys. My granddaughter is going to have a fit if I play this without her. She has wondered forever what happened to Apri after we last saw her on the pier.
Thanks much, I'm going now to purchase it!

This question has yet to be answered.
Dreamfall Chapters is focussing on Zoe and Kian, and a bit on a baby whose identity we aren't sure of.
Possible spoiler

Seriously? Chapter 5 has yet to be released, correct?

Yes. Questions could be answered in Chapters 4 and 5.
One of the complaints about the game is that it doesn't answer questions left at the end of the first Dreamfall.
And some people think the story suffers from the episodic format.

Regarding April's fate: I'm a bit ambivalent about that one. I don't dislike where they're going with it, but I don't love it either. I think what's happening has pretty much been explained. I don't want to give too many spoilers, but April's definitely "there" in a sense throughout the game. Also, the baby Jenny refers to gets older in each episode.

There are quite a few unanswered questions, but then there are quite a few that have been answered as well. I'm reserving my judgment there until the full game is out.

As to whether the story suffers from episodic content - maybe. I'm not the best judge of that, as I've gotten used to episodic games over time. I used to staunchly prefer full games, but now I don't mind episodic so much, as the game tends to "stay with me" longer. Also, I know not everyone feels this way, but I love to replay games, so once the whole thing is out, I can play it in full whenever I want. Chapters may flow better as a full game, but then I find that most episodic games do anyway. On the other hand, I think that because the game is episodic, it is much larger than what was originally planned. Plus, most of it is out already, so anyone who started it now would only have to wait for one more episode.



I did that, too! I think Chapters' controls are better overall. I control Zoe and Kian with the arrow keys, and use the mouse as a camera while they walk. With this method, I have no problems whatsoever, whereas whenever I go back to Dreamfall, I still bump into the occasional wall.

Thanks for the info Venus. I didn't think to ask, are all the chapters new or is there a repeat of the original story too?

They are all new.

Super, thanks Jenny. I won't be able to start the game until my granddaughter is here to play along. My daughter told her I bought the chapters/games and she immediately called and made me promise not to start it without her.

Sounds great. Hope you and your granddaughter enjoy the game, Terri!

I hope you and your granddaughter enjoy playing them together. That's the main thing.

Thanks you guys, it's going to be great fun. I hope we get to play it soon.

I'm probably not posting anything that is not already known but I just got an email from Red thread Games that gives me hope that maybe, finally, the long awaited end is in site and I can start the game from beginning to end.

Anyway this message gives me hope.

Getting closer oldman!

Ana

I got that message, too, oldman. And was pleased to get it as I, too, want the complete game before I start to play

I got that one, too. Although I'm also sad it will be over, I'm really looking forward to the conclusion of what's become one of my favorite games. For me, it's second only to the original TLJ, and I really hope RTG makes another third person adventure game one day. Whether it's The Longest Journey Home or a new adventure entirely, I'll be clamoring for it.

Can't come too soon for me! I've already played all the other chapters, but I plan on playing again from start to finish when the last one comes out. I've forgotten a lot of the early ones...it'll be fun to see what I can remember.
I'll be sorry to see it end though. It's one of a kind!

I'm like oldman and Mad. I'm waiting for the game to be complete before I start playing.

Having played the Chapters I believe it will certainly be the best way.
Can't wait!