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Something missing or where's the story?

You know Glitch starts out with such a nice and intriguing story line about giants and imaginations, why we have come into existence. Why isn't this carried over into the quest line as well? I'm not asking for anything as detailed (and frankly obtuse) as WoW offers, but the fixin's are here for a brilliant story.

Anyone else feel this way?

And don't get me started on the Rook! What is his (or their) motivation for being here? Is more story development planned for the gold release?

Posted 19 months ago by Smackem Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • I'm pretty sure the backstory of the whole world of Glitch is what the devs are working on as we speak. Look at clues to suggest it's definitely getting done...

    - "Project 1" Giant screenshots on Anna Pickard's (Glitch's writer) desk: Link

    - Again, Giant pics and info in this pic (on the wall to the right)

    - The recent Jethimadh quest with Gwendolyn, revealing some (really confusing) details about giants

    - Hints from devs in the forums (searching for links) that they're constantly redoing the story & working on talking trees or something. Link 1; (can't find the link for the talking trees)
    Posted 19 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink
  • They've made it clear that there is backstory coming for the full launch. It sounds like it will never be a BIG part of the game.
    Yes, they have plans for the Rook (although they have made statements that he'll be used to shake up the game when needed... say "TREE POISONING FOR EVERYONE!")
    Posted 19 months ago by Lord Bacon-o Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I don't think a backstory is necessary to enjoy the game. But maybe if they let the giants give out quests and those quests have a backstory, it might add a new dimension to the game.

    So far, all the quests the rock gives you are operational, and you stop getting quests once you are done with all the skills. So perhaps if giants issued quests for high level players, there would be an end game solo alternative to projects.
    Posted 19 months ago by Yaya Subscriber! | Permalink
  • My very first though re: the Giants involvement was:

    I wondered if sometime in the future I would be able to look out into an individual Giant's world from behind/within his/her eye socket...
    Posted 19 months ago by MeherMan Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I believe they're focusing on getting the general game mechanics to run smoothly now, and will add all the icing to the cake later.
    Posted 19 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • From the myriad conversations, listed above and in-game, there is a substantial backstory that will *eventually* be put into place. Right now, they want enough skills to keep everyone entertained and a smooth-running server/client system. The backstory has been in constant development, however. After every reset it's been a little different. And as some people might recall, there was the "mote" idea a while ago. And of course, there is this.
    Posted 19 months ago by Edward Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I would feel closer to the giants if I had a photo in my mind of them. If I were donating to them and saw a likeness of them instead of a bowl would be much better for me.
    Posted 19 months ago by Gruff McGruff Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Gruff: TA DA

    http://glitch.com/blog/2010/10/30/faces-of-the-giants/
    Eyeballs.  Lots and lots of eyeballs.
    Posted 19 months ago by Nanookie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • To be fair, this is probably a better picture of my desk, but only because my cat is in it. And she's CUTE. ;)
    Posted 19 months ago by annapeee Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oh, and sorry, more to the point, and to answer your question: Yes. 
    Posted 19 months ago by annapeee Subscriber! | Permalink
  • annapeee Oh! It's a private photo :'(
    Posted 19 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah yes. I think I was being overprotective of what was on the screen as it was work in progress. But it is now not private. Because frankly anyone bothering to pay more attention to anything but the cuteness of my cat in that photo is doing it wrong.
    Posted 19 months ago by annapeee Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ow! so cute! hurts brain!
    Posted 19 months ago by katlazam Subscriber! | Permalink
  • probs shouldnt but hey ho a story is here
    Posted 19 months ago by Faereluth Subscriber! | Permalink
  • That looks EXACTLY like my daughter's cat, Jasper!
    Posted 19 months ago by Zany Serendipity Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Ah! Found the backstory bit on the official Glitch blog...: http://glitch.com/blog/2011/01/11/road-to-beta-chapter-vii-auld-lang-syne/#more-462

    In the 'list of our top priorities before we head into beta':

    "A bunch of new skills and quests and things the animals, trees & spirits can talk to you about, giving more backstory, and for those who want it, guidance in what to do in the world."
    Posted 19 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink