Romance

[FaZe Richard]

Will it have romance and followers ? Please, I want daggerfall with my waifu.

[rtothereeves]

Please add optional Romances!

Please let us Romance the NPC's if we want to!

[DoffieMcDoffles]

From what has been communicated publicly, I'm not a member of the development team, romance will probably not be a part of the game.

Their reasoning is that if they were to include such a feature they'd want to make it good instead of an extra thing with no meaning.

From what I understand, this may not be entirely accurate, a developer designed a romance system which was acceptable however it would be too expensive to implement.

[oncelostgames]

We are exploring the possibility. It isn't a priority but something for a bit further down the line if we decide to do it.

[UnlivingEnd]

Originally posted by DoffieMcDoffles:

From what has been communicated publicly, I'm not a member of the development team, romance will probably not be a part of the game.

Their reasoning is that if they were to include such a feature they'd want to make it good instead of an extra thing with no meaning.

From what I understand, this may not be entirely accurate, a developer designed a romance system which was acceptable however it would be too expensive to implement.

I understand why it might not be a focus. Romances have to be well written in order to be good, and for the type of game they are going for it would be difficult to pull off without ending up in a fable situation were anyone can be romanced but there is no substance to the mechanic beyond cookie cutter interactions.

[oncelostgames]

Our thoughts exactly.

[MSgt Peterson]

It be nice to be able to get married and have children, especially if you become a landed noble. I like role playing my characters kicking it back occasionally. It be unrealistic if your just constantly running everywhere 24/7 to do questing. Could def get into this game if it's got CK or Bannerlord features.

[oncelostgames]

Not that kind of game unfortunately. The core gameplay loop revolves around being an adventurer which keeps you from becoming a lord or leader of factions. Marriage could be a thing, but no children, as the actual passage of time is part of the gameplay loop and we wouldn't have the resources for children growing over time.

[MSgt Peterson]

Originally posted by oncelostgames:

Not that kind of game unfortunately. The core gameplay loop revolves around being an adventurer which keeps you from becoming a lord or leader of factions. Marriage could be a thing, but no children, as the actual passage of time is part of the gameplay loop and we wouldn't have the resources for children growing over time.

If that's the case, how are you supposed to gain positions of power, prominence and influence if your essentially just a hired adventurer or a grunt worker? I don't wanna be a Guild Master of a Guild, only to end up it being ceremonial in function only.

[oncelostgames]

Adventurers can get some honorary titles and climb up the ranks of factions to an extent, but they do not hold positions of power. That is actually part of our lore not just a limit of gameplay.
Being a guild master really does not fit with the gameplay loop as it is an administrative position but other games include it without any real function or consequence. We are focused on making the game loop make sense and feel authentic.

[BaconMonster]

I mean if there is going to be a change to affect the entire realm/kingdom/faction, marriage into politically advantageous position would certainly make sense in the grand scheme of things gameplay wise, too.

[Drefk2000]

Just play BG3

[Minlantius]

If I recall, Skyrim is the first ES game to have "romance" and this is supposed to be a spiritual successor to daggerfall. If you have played daggerfall, you know romance is the last thing on you mind, between all the cults, monsters, were packs, vampire clans, legions of undead and petty nobles vying for power you'll have plenty to do.

[Xafron Chi]

Originally posted by oncelostgames:

We are exploring the possibility. It isn't a priority but something for a bit further down the line if we decide to do it.

This could be used as part of a larger homestead thing which could be a fun addition.

[Ēarendel]

There are various mechanics for romance in games. Games like dragon's dogma prefer the quest/gift system for sedentary npc's to romance them. While games like baldur's gate 3 prefer companionship system, where you traveling with them and making specific choices gives romance points.

Depending on the core game mechanic it doesn't need to be complex, such as spent time traveling together could be enough to transition relationship to romance if the player chooses. The core benefits of romance only has to be a bit of different dialogue or one or two cutscenes like a kiss mechanic would be enough to satisfy most players.

[DoffieMcDoffles]

Originally posted by FaZe Richard:

Will it have romance and followers ? Please, I want daggerfall with my waifu. :coolstar2022:

In regards to followers specifically the developers have said it may happen but not for early access.