#Funcom

[gebo4482]

Dune: Awakening

Release Date Trailer

Website / Steam

[therealfelicia]

I was reading the new The Secret World rpg. I was feeling like something was missing in the lore, something that felt a bit more like the Secret World that I played and loved. Until I got to the section on Factions and...

Cryptic text out of nowhere? I have to interrupt my reading to translate latim?

NOW THIS IS SOME REAL TSW SHIT RIGHT HERE! LET'S GO!

[found-in-retro-game-mags]

Anarchy Online

"Mark me down as naughty" (Computer Games #134, Jan. 2002)

[house-of-leave]

{{Hey, im thinking about that old man again-

Do y'all remember the fact that during some scenario runs the bogeyman is just, like there? Way off in the distance-

//Screenshot courtesy of reddit.

Are we gonna talk about that? Hell, while we're at it, I think we also need to mention the 'possession in progress' modifier.

Because, genuinely what the fuck??? I haven't played the game personally in years for a few reasons. So I may just be looking into arbitrary shit, misremembering details, or it's just a possible glitch (which SWL is known for)

But, the existence of a unique modifier implies he's there for a reason-

Not to mention if you play as a Templar, the text you get from Sonnac after the AIP questline implies Nathaniel will most certainly come back after being 'killed'

If one were to just play through 'The Park' it's easy to pass that spindly fuck off as a shallow one time encounter. But during 'theme park tycoon' in SWL it's clear the bogeyman holds so much influence and power over the savage coast, proving just the opposite to be true.

I understand we'll probably never see anything like that come to fruition, as in the past years we've been getting less and less new content.

But Funcom is obviously setting Nathaniel up to be something akin to a force of nature as opposed to a person anymore. He has an agenda, vague as it is, and despite that being the case it's clear cut that, that agenda isn't good for anybody's sake.

This entire situation vexes me, I need to know what that walking embodiment of bad vibes is up to. Never trust a man who calls himself 'Daddy' in the third person.}}

[semiramis-audron]

So can we talk about the Ea-Nasir reference in Dune Awakening.

I see what you did there funcom

[dokonskit]

In some cases, the original is even better.)

В некоторых случаях оригинал даже лучше.)

[gaslight-village]

{{Ya know, I can't help but wonder where Funcom got the idea for Atlantic Island Park in SWL and the respective spin off...

I know it had to have come from somewhere-

It just feels familiar to me somehow.

In hindsight it's probably nothing to worry about-

Oh hey, that's a picture of my father, how'd that get in there?}}

{{P.S, my ask box is wide fucking open, and I take some cathartic interest in info dumping about my absolute chode of a father. My dad lore is so unfathomable just the mere mention of it would likely kill a Victorian child. }}

[tswdb]

Funcom Poster Displate Storefront - Secret World Displate

Funcom has quietly expanded upon their Displate selection to now include poster print options from the Secret World IP! Not only is Secret World Legends present, but Hide and Shriek and The Park are represented as well!

Now you too can decorate your hive with Secret World Legends posters, sweetlings!

[sometimesraven]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TWO AMAZING GAMES

Today marks the 10th anniversary of both Dragon Age: Origins and the 15th anniversary of The Longest Journey — two of my favourite video game series’ of all time and two of the most influential on my writing style. In celebration, here’s a quick rundown on what the games are about, their influence on my, and why you should experience them too!

(read this post on Wordpress linked above, or click "Read More" to continue)

The Longest Journey

TLJ, also known as Dreamfall, is a trilogy of adventure games created by Funcom. It is set in two worlds. The first is Stark: a futuristic version of Earth with sci-fi cyberpunk elements, and the second is Arcadia: the world where magic and dreams come from, which is more of a high fantasy setting.

In this Sandman inspired story, you follow characters from and through both worlds, seeking to save the Balance between these worlds from complete collapse, as things on both sides get more and more unstable and sinister.

Dragon Age

Dragon Age is an ongoing series of fantasy RPGs created by Bioware, set in the world of Thedas. You follow the story of a different hero per game, backed by an ensemble of characters who recurr throughout, as they try to save the world from a combination of fantastical threat and tense political divides.

The story is character-focused but thick with worldbuilding. It contains elements of dark fantasy but also maintains a good level of humour and goofiness as you navigate through themes of oppression, leadership, war, corruption, friendship and romance.

The Worldbuilding

Both TLJ and DA incorporate rich, interesting worldbuilding into their worlds. Dragon Age puts a new and fresh twist into the traditional fantasy world, while The Longest Journey is one of the most beautiful and richly varied takes on the “hidden world” urban fantasy trope I’ve seen to this day.

TLJ in particular has a huge influence on my worldbuilding. The way Arcadia is built to feel so completely alien, and yet homely and familiar, while mirroring the mundane world’s conflicts, fits so beautifully into balance of the dreamlike wonder and gritty realism I want my stories to hold.

The Representation

Dragon Age in particular boasts some of the first and best examples of transgender inclusion in the games, and The Longest Journey series has the earliest examples of casual gay representation I can remember seeing, prominently features characters of colour, and even makes the “manly warrior with a heart of gold” archetype playable character openly gay in the final game.

Even though the gestures are small by today’s standards and some have aged badly (TLJ briefly has a non-passing trans woman as a joke, though even this is presented far less transphobic than most other examples of its time), they impact me to this day. This is what I hope to provide to the underrepresented demographics that exist today, which is why I put extra effort into representing stigmatised identities such as plural systems, aro/ace people, etc. in my stories.

The Characters

Representation is one thing, but it matters very little without a solid cast of characters to go with it. TLJ and DA both have a huge cast of characters that live in my heart to this day. From the playable characters to the prominent NPCs to the villains, it’s clear how much care is put into each and every character, making memorable and lovable even some of the brief roles that are allowed to be forgettable.

While it’s not my place to decide if my characters feel that way, I do strive to convey at least some of that kind of care and love in my work. Everything I write is character-focused and it’s partially thanks to the games I played in my formative years, but especially these two franchises. I believe the characters are the single most important thing about a story — there have been countless stories I’ve consumed that are objectively awful, but the characters and their personal arcs have made me adore them anyway.

In Conclusion

Whether you’re following an art student through two worlds at war, or battling corrupted creatures in Thedas, The Longest Journey and Dragon Age are two franchises that I believe to be utterly unmissable if you’re a fan of beautiful worldbuilding, diverse and lovable characters, and a story that will live with you forever.

(there's even a funny talking corvid!)

I genuinely can’t overstate how influential these games have been on my life, my love for urban and low fantasy, and my storytelling style as a whole. If anyone is interested in what I’ve stated so far, please try these games out! Again, even just watching a playthrough or playing the most recent games to get a ‘feel’ for the story — I just need people to experience these games one way or another.

[0crooked-arcade0]

{{I'm in the middle of a family related Menty B, so take some memes while you wait for me to actually post that theory breakdown essay of mine -Kat}}

AND NOW, FUNCOMS 'THE PARK', AS OUT OF CONTEXT TUMBLR POSTS. AKA: NATHANIEL WINTER BEING AN INCOMPREHENSIBLE FREAK FOR A GOOD 45 MINUTES OF PLAYTIME.

[kurimuri100]

In this episode, we're diving into the heart of the settlement – the tavern! A cozy spot where adventurers and townsfolk can unwind. Watch as we add some charm and character to this new space!

Game: Conan Exiles

Developed and published by: Funcom.

[gebo4482]

Dune: Awakening

Exclusive Gameplay Reveal

Website / Steam

[sleepe-extrovert]

And little chapter two:"

And I work on big chapter 3... wery wery big... o_o

[house-of-leave]

Psssssst-

Hey, I noticed a few people passing by my blog due to my recent SWL posting, the AIP and 'The Park' story content specifically.

If you wanna hear me ramble about that shit and yap about my experiences being a nonhuman and popular media references to my family follow me @gaslight-village

[virtualfotodivision]

Unknown | 07.08.2023 | Metal Hellsinger

Captured using ReShade.

[dokonskit]

An edited photo of April Ryan from Dreamfall Chapters.

Обработанная фотография Эйприл Райан из Dreamfall Chapters.