There is Force Powers

[Aksolotli]

The Deep Dive shows player use either Gravity or Time Stop power on enemies. It is not discussed but clear shows we will have Fus Ro Dah or Force Powers. We need to prob colelct the Alien Scrolls.

[kdodds]

I think it's probably psionics.

[kceeps4acc]

Love the way that was the last shot, very clever bit of marketing to leave a little bit of mystery in there along with the 'NASA Punk' theme.

[Hymzir]

My guess is that it ties in with the main story line. That the artifact you found , that "spoke" to you, will lead to unlocking psionics or something along those lines as the story progresses. There was also that one quick line about unlocking some xenobiology skill line all the way, that gave you the ability to control alien critters. We'll know for sure in a few months, but definitely seems there is some "mental" power system, that they are keeping secret for now, within the game.

[kdodds]

Also VATS for any whoever didn't get that. At least as far as ship to ship combat goes.

[Venix]

Space wizardry. I'll allow it.

[Rez Elwin]

That's this games gimmick, it's what's replacing shouts. Now you have psionic alien powers you get because you'll be the chosen one prophesied by some ancient alien relics. I hope i'm wrong.

[PainKiller]

i hope they remove the flying crap... usually it means that the map is dead empty... so the letting you fly to not get bored....

[Arani]

Originally posted by kdodds:

I think it's probably psionics.

That was one of the biggest most exciting reveals in that deep dive. I seriously can't wait! And with mod support since the stuff is already in, can you even imagine what we'll be able to do! I wanna play an XCOM psionic, using powers instead of weapons for combat. Or like a combination of both.

[Hymzir]

Originally posted by Rez Elwin:

That's this games gimmick, it's what's replacing shouts. Now you have psionic alien powers you get because you'll be the chosen one prophesied by some ancient alien relics. I hope i'm wrong.

It's a Bethesda game, so obviously you will be the "chosen one." I already hate the idea that you have to start as a space miner... Regardless of what background you choose. Well, that's what alternate start mods are for. One where you never find the relic, never join Constellation, and just go do your own thing.

[Rez Elwin]

Originally posted by Hymzir:

It's a Bethesda game, so obviously you will be the "chosen one." I already hate the idea that you have to start as a space miner... Regardless of what background you choose. Well, that's what alternate start mods are for. One where you never find the relic, never join Constellation, and just go do your own thing.

I don't think you have to join Constellation, I think that is more main quest stuff. You should be able to ignore them if you want. It's at least a good thing the miner portion is just a job and doesn't seem to be tied to your overall character backstory. Though you will still have the relic for now.

[Noodlesocks]

I'm guessing end game stuff after collecting the alien stuff.

[Arani]

Originally posted by Noodlesocks:

I'm guessing end game stuff after collecting the alien stuff.

Never seen a game designed like that to date. There would be no point wasting all that time and effort to design something that you only get after you already passed the game.

I'm sure it's like other people have suggested. The story will revolve around finding those relics, and gradually they will give you new abilities.

[Thradar]

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

[Humble]

Do this game start you as prisoners like elder scrolls? Or like fallout start out from vaults? Or maybe not, since this is new story, new lore, new world, new universe, I had no issues wizard space, after all Star war had jedi or sith, Mass Effect had biotic powers (but not that powerful, depend on gameplay), Star trek's Q, marvel and DC had superpower, so go on, sure, but it's should be more powerful than good old gun and tech, my options, but hard to use or hard to master of power but very powerful than any gun and tech, that how it is, that's what superpower do.
So yes, I am welcome, but I'm worried about gameplay and balanced all that, I don't want power feel weak, like skyrim magic high level magic is so weak, while sword/bow is more powerful than magic, that is not right. Or something like that.