Series G Podcast discussing Hinterland, TLD, Early Access, etc.

[Raphael van Lierop]

Thought some of you might find this interesting. Mustafa Kamal did a great job with questions and we had a good time (much of it off camera TBH -- Mustafa was very generous to keep the focus on my words throughout but we had extensive discussion outside the podcast itself which informed a lot of what's in the podcast).

YouTube: 

Enjoy!

[Raphael van Lierop]

There's also a spotify link that doesn't seem to want to embed in this site nicely.

(Also, clearly it's time to update my profile photo...lots more grey these days... 😅)

[billyray]

21 minutes ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

There's also a spotify link that doesn't seem to want to embed in this site nicely.

(Also, clearly it's time to update my profile photo...lots more grey these days... 😅)

take a photo in the long dark style.. on ur current photo u look kinda tired

[Raphael van Lierop]

2 minutes ago, billyray said:

take a photo in the long dark style.. on ur current photo u look kinda tired

You have no idea.

[Leeanda]

I think the grey is flattering,  ..interesting and illuminating interview 😊. 

I hope you get stalker 2 from Santa, ,a good way to spend a well earned break💗

Edited November 21 by Leeanda

[billyray]

25 minutes ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

You have no idea.

great interwiev, u like stalker dont u? have u played stalker 2 yet?

[SafeAgain]

This will be fun to listen to

[Raphael van Lierop]

On 11/21/2024 at 10:05 AM, billyray said:

great interwiev, u like stalker dont u? have u played stalker 2 yet?

Playing it right now! Like actually right now.

[billyray]

34 minutes ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

Playing it right now! Like actually right now.

4k 60 fps i hope? wonder whats ur pc specs 😏

[Raphael van Lierop]

5 hours ago, billyray said:

4k 60 fps i hope? wonder whats ur pc specs 😏

My main PC:

***

CPU: I9 13900 KF @ 3 GHz (Overclocked to 5.8 Ghz); liquid cooled

RAM: 64 GB DDR5

GPU: RTX 4090 w/ 24GB DDR6 mem

Storage: 4TB nve

1350W PS

34" curved widescreen

Etc.

***

I seem to be able to play Stalker 2 on Epic settings for everything. 😅 The game looks great, runs super smooth, etc.

[billyray]

1 hour ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

My main PC:

***

CPU: I9 13900 KF @ 3 GHz (Overclocked to 5.8 Ghz); liquid cooled

RAM: 64 GB DDR5

GPU: RTX 4090 w/ 24GB DDR6 mem

Storage: 4TB nve

1350W PS

34" curved widescreen

Etc.

***

I seem to be able to play Stalker 2 on Epic settings for everything. 😅 The game looks great, runs super smooth, etc.

omg what a machine, maybe even could run the long dark on medium!

[Raphael van Lierop]

1 hour ago, billyray said:

omg what a machine, maybe even could run the long dark on medium!

🤣

[Lemonhartsour]

2 hours ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

My main PC:

***

CPU: I9 13900 KF @ 3 GHz (Overclocked to 5.8 Ghz); liquid cooled

RAM: 64 GB DDR5

GPU: RTX 4090 w/ 24GB DDR6 mem

Storage: 4TB nve

1350W PS

34" curved widescreen

Etc.

***

I seem to be able to play Stalker 2 on Epic settings for everything. 😅 The game looks great, runs super smooth, etc.

That is the computer of my and all others dreams. Lucky guy! I still gotta work with my old 750 TI.

[Raphael van Lierop]

Things have come a long way! The first PC I built had an AMD Athlon 750 CPU and a 40MB hard drive. I had a 17" Samsung CRT like this one (not literally this one), that I was pretty proud of at the time. I spent a lot of hours playing Half-Life and Deus Ex on it.

 

[yollarbenibekler]

I really liked the podcast and watched it immediately after it was released. And you have a new interview here. 

I really liked the idea that you might make more DLCs after the EP5 is released. For people who would want to support you financially (I think in this economic climate money is one of the best way to show appreciation ) it is a great opportunity. Furthermore those DLCs can also support you along the way to making new games and support your independence. I have already bought everything from you guys (including sountracks - btw I'm waiting for more soundtracks ) and already gifted the game to at least 5 people so give me something to buy! (Btw our new customs regulations don't allow me to buy something that is more than 30 euros from another country; otherwise I would face 10x customs tax. I really wanted those hinterland mugs!)

 

My idea about the possible DLCs: they could be small maps that you can sell for small prices. Like the American Truck Simulator. So you wouldn't spend too much time making them and you can focus on the main games that you make. And it would be reachable for anyone financially. Hear me out: a safehouse DLC: like the Hearthfire DLC of Skyrim. We would find an abandoned safehouse and slowly build it with some raw materials we could find from the island like scrap metal, wood etc. 

My mind is going wild, sorry about the enthusiasm but I really liked the idea. With more DLCs or not, you've already supprassed any expectations and you're my favourite company. I write this while playing the game at the same time!

 

[Raphael van Lierop]

1 hour ago, yollarbenibekler said:

I really liked the podcast and watched it immediately after it was released. And you have a new interview here. 

I really liked the idea that you might make more DLCs after the EP5 is released. For people who would want to support you financially (I think in this economic climate money is one of the best way to show appreciation ) it is a great opportunity. Furthermore those DLCs can also support you along the way to making new games and support your independence. I have already bought everything from you guys (including sountracks - btw I'm waiting for more soundtracks ) and already gifted the game to at least 5 people so give me something to buy! (Btw our new customs regulations don't allow me to buy something that is more than 30 euros from another country; otherwise I would face 10x customs tax. I really wanted those hinterland mugs!)

 

My idea about the possible DLCs: they could be small maps that you can sell for small prices. Like the American Truck Simulator. So you wouldn't spend too much time making them and you can focus on the main games that you make. And it would be reachable for anyone financially. Hear me out: a safehouse DLC: like the Hearthfire DLC of Skyrim. We would find an abandoned safehouse and slowly build it with some raw materials we could find from the island like scrap metal, wood etc. 

My mind is going wild, sorry about the enthusiasm but I really liked the idea. With more DLCs or not, you've already supprassed any expectations and you're my favourite company. I write this while playing the game at the same time!

 

Thank you for all these kind words! These are all very generous sentiments and I really appreciate them.

Re: your Safehouse idea -- wait until the next game update and you might get your wish!

[Pyroxene]

4 hours ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

Things have come a long way! The first PC I built had an AMD Athlon 750 CPU and a 40MB hard drive. I had a 17" Samsung CRT like this one (not literally this one), that I was pretty proud of at the time. I spent a lot of hours playing Half-Life and Deus Ex on it.

 

Deus Ex? That was probably before I was born.