Hey, everybody!

I hope you've all been well. We have a few things for you today that we'll go over. First up: the Patch Beta for update 3.0 is now live! If you'd like to opt in on getting patch betas, you can do so by going to our forum here (http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/76849-patch-betas-on-steam) to find out how!

As for what's in the patch, you can check out the work in progress notes here: http://forums.obsidian.net/blog/7/entry-190-update-notes-204-beta

Next up, as announced today in our 104 update for Pillars of Eternity (http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/83837-update-104-last-chance), we are releasing the Localization Builder for those of you who would like to do your own localization mods!

A video for how the Obsidian Tools Localization Builder works can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7uvi56fzxw

Last but not least, we have a music video of the East Connection Music Recording Company performing the main theme from Pillars of Eternity. This is the first in a series of videos that we'll be releasing of this incredibly talented orchestra playing Justin Bell's incredible soundtrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xm9xclRC80

That's all for now! We hope you enjoy the updates and remember to give us all of our feedback in our forum: http://forums.obsidian.net/forum/88-pillars-of-eternity-general-discussion-no-spoilers/

Hey, everybody!

I hope you've all been well. We have a few things for you today that we'll go over. First up: the Patch Beta for update 3.0 is now live! If you'd like to opt in on getting patch betas, you can do so by going to our forum here (http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/76849-patch-betas-on-steam) to find out how!

As for what's in the patch, you can check out the work in progress notes here: http://forums.obsidian.net/blog/7/entry-190-update-notes-204-beta

Next up, as announced today in our 104 update for Pillars of Eternity (http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/83837-update-104-last-chance), we are releasing the Localization Builder for those of you who would like to do your own localization mods!

A video for how the Obsidian Tools Localization Builder works can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7uvi56fzxw

Last but not least, we have a music video of the East Connection Music Recording Company performing the main theme from Pillars of Eternity. This is the first in a series of videos that we'll be releasing of this incredibly talented orchestra playing Justin Bell's incredible soundtrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xm9xclRC80

That's all for now! We hope you enjoy the updates and remember to give us all of our feedback in our forum: http://forums.obsidian.net/forum/88-pillars-of-eternity-general-discussion-no-spoilers/

Hey, all!

It's been awhile. I missed you. I hope your holidays were fantastic! Now that the warm and fuzzies are out of the way, let's get to the news!

On January 5th we announced the official release date for the final part of the Pillars of Eternity: The White March expansion - February 16th!

You can check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIgt6YJCOU

Along with The White March Part II will come Update 3.0. Along with a good amount of fixes, this will also include "Story Mode" which brings combat difficulty way down for the ability to just enjoy the story and lore of Pillars.

Awards and Nominations!

With the end of the year comes Best of lists and we are very honored to have been nominated among those deemed the top of 2015.

Some of the awards are:

- Best RPG (Global Game Awards): http://www.game-debate.com/awards/2015/best-rpg

- Readers Choice Best PC Exclusive and Best Crowdfunded Game (PC Invasion): http://www.pcinvasion.com/pc-invasion-readers-awards-2015-the-results

- Best RPG (Rock, Paper, Shotgun): http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/12/14/best-rpg-2015/#more-335649

- Best RPG (GameRevolution): http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/best-of-2015-awards-best-rpg

- Best PC Game (Hardcore Gamer): http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/01/06/best-of-2015-day-six-ps4-xbox-one-wii-u-pc/185811/

Again, we're very honored to even have been nominated and look forward to bringing even more awesome to the Pillars universe in years to come!

Until the 3.0 update, you all have a fantastic time!

Love and Peace,
-Mikey

Hey, all!

It's been awhile. I missed you. I hope your holidays were fantastic! Now that the warm and fuzzies are out of the way, let's get to the news!

On January 5th we announced the official release date for the final part of the Pillars of Eternity: The White March expansion - February 16th!

You can check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIgt6YJCOU

Along with The White March Part II will come Update 3.0. Along with a good amount of fixes, this will also include "Story Mode" which brings combat difficulty way down for the ability to just enjoy the story and lore of Pillars.

Awards and Nominations!

With the end of the year comes Best of lists and we are very honored to have been nominated among those deemed the top of 2015.

Some of the awards are:

- Best RPG (Global Game Awards): http://www.game-debate.com/awards/2015/best-rpg

- Readers Choice Best PC Exclusive and Best Crowdfunded Game (PC Invasion): http://www.pcinvasion.com/pc-invasion-readers-awards-2015-the-results

- Best RPG (Rock, Paper, Shotgun): http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/12/14/best-rpg-2015/#more-335649

- Best RPG (GameRevolution): http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/best-of-2015-awards-best-rpg

- Best PC Game (Hardcore Gamer): http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/01/06/best-of-2015-day-six-ps4-xbox-one-wii-u-pc/185811/

Again, we're very honored to even have been nominated and look forward to bringing even more awesome to the Pillars universe in years to come!

Until the 3.0 update, you all have a fantastic time!

Love and Peace,
-Mikey

Howdy, everybody!

It's that time for some awesome news updates! We are happy to announce that we have release information for The White March Part 2. You can look to continue your journey into the White March in late January of 2016. That's right, only two more months to go!

We are also really excited to announce that if you don't already have the Pillars of Eternity soundtrack, you can now get it on Amazon and iTunes!

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pillars-eternity-official/id1050278148

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Eternity-Official-Soundtrack-Justin/dp/B016RLV270/?tag=obsidiaentert-20

You can also head over to our forums where we posted our newest update (#103!) that goes over the release information as well as takes a look at some of the different vithrack classes you'll be able to go up against in the second part of the White March expansion!

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/83175-update-103-update-103-the-white-march-part-ii-release

Enjoy, everyone!

Howdy, everybody!

It's that time for some awesome news updates! We are happy to announce that we have release information for The White March Part 2. You can look to continue your journey into the White March in late January of 2016. That's right, only two more months to go!

We are also really excited to announce that if you don't already have the Pillars of Eternity soundtrack, you can now get it on Amazon and iTunes!

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pillars-eternity-official/id1050278148

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Eternity-Official-Soundtrack-Justin/dp/B016RLV270/?tag=obsidiaentert-20

You can also head over to our forums where we posted our newest update (#103!) that goes over the release information as well as takes a look at some of the different vithrack classes you'll be able to go up against in the second part of the White March expansion!

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/83175-update-103-update-103-the-white-march-part-ii-release

Enjoy, everyone!

Hey, all!

Today we are excited to announce that the first of four new short stories in the world of Pillars of Eternity has been released. First up is a story following the companion, Sagani, written by Pillars of Eternity narrative designer, Carrie Patel! You can access the story, entitled "The Ratcatcher," here:

https://eternity.obsidian.net/media/stories

We are also happy to announce that the Patch Beta for Update 2.03 is now live on Steam.

You can get instructions on how to access the Patch Beta here:

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/76849-patch-betas-on-steam

The following is the work in progress patch notes for the Update 2.03:

Steam Controller:

- Pillars of Eternity now has support for the Steam controller. The default template will be set once the update is live.
- There is a suggested configuration that can be found on the templates that are accessed in Steam's big screen mode.
- New key bindings have been added to support additional actions needed for the Steam controller control schemes.

Fighter Changes:

- Base Deflection raised up by 5.
- Knockdown gets a 1.20 damage multiplier (no longer gets bonus Crush damage)
- Disciplined Barrage raised from +10 to +15 Accuracy
- Armored Grace has been scaled from -15% to -20% Armor Recovery Penalty
- Clear Out base Crush damage increased from 10-16 to 15-22. Scales every 3 levels after 7 by 15%.
- Into the Fray's damage scales every 3 levels after 5 by 15%.

Major Fixes:

- Fixed an issue that was causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.
- Fixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after they have retrained.
- Fixed an issue where retraining was allowing characters to obtain unlimited skill points.
- Using store filters now only shows the appropriate items instead of graying out other items in the store panel.
- Fixed multiple issues with the stronghold and how it interacted with DLC content.
- Fixed an issue that caused the main character to lose his or her background shortly after character creation.

Party/Companion AI:

- Can now enable/disable AI on multiple non-pet characters at the same time.
- Fixed issues where AI would not automatically attack enemies.
- Fixed issues where AI would engage enemies that were hidden by fog of war.
- Fixed an issue where AI casters would cast per-rest abilities despite the option being turned off.
- Fixed an issue that caused AI controlled party members to attack other party members that were charmed or confused.
- Reviewed and updated what spells/abilities are cast in AI profiles for multiple classes.

Monsters/Enemies/NPCs:

- Multiple enemy types have been given immunities to certain afflictions.
- These enemy types have had their bestiary updated to reflect these immunities.
- Fixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests
- Fixed multiple bugs regarding Enemies/NPCs detecting stealthed characters and how they react to stealthed characters that they detect.
- Rebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies that were not unlocking on easy difficulty.
- Added additional bestiary information for multiple enemy types.

Abilities/Talents:

- Minor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.
- Fixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy in some situations.
- Fixed an issue that caused certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.
- St. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.
- Fixed an issue where the debuff "Bonded Grief" would not be removed after reviving animal companions.

Quests:

- Fixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.
- Fixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it fail after completing it.
- Fixed multiple issues with the "Sacrificial Bloodlines" quest.
- Fixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.
- Fixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.

Achievement:
- Fixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.
- Fixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.

Items:
- Fixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.
- Fixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.
- Fixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.
- Fixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.

Localization:

- Fixed multiple issues with Korean text.

Hey, all!

Today we are excited to announce that the first of four new short stories in the world of Pillars of Eternity has been released. First up is a story following the companion, Sagani, written by Pillars of Eternity narrative designer, Carrie Patel! You can access the story, entitled "The Ratcatcher," here:

https://eternity.obsidian.net/media/stories

We are also happy to announce that the Patch Beta for Update 2.03 is now live on Steam.

You can get instructions on how to access the Patch Beta here:

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/76849-patch-betas-on-steam

The following is the work in progress patch notes for the Update 2.03:

Steam Controller:

- Pillars of Eternity now has support for the Steam controller. The default template will be set once the update is live.
- There is a suggested configuration that can be found on the templates that are accessed in Steam's big screen mode.
- New key bindings have been added to support additional actions needed for the Steam controller control schemes.

Fighter Changes:

- Base Deflection raised up by 5.
- Knockdown gets a 1.20 damage multiplier (no longer gets bonus Crush damage)
- Disciplined Barrage raised from +10 to +15 Accuracy
- Armored Grace has been scaled from -15% to -20% Armor Recovery Penalty
- Clear Out base Crush damage increased from 10-16 to 15-22. Scales every 3 levels after 7 by 15%.
- Into the Fray's damage scales every 3 levels after 5 by 15%.

Major Fixes:

- Fixed an issue that was causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.
- Fixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after they have retrained.
- Fixed an issue where retraining was allowing characters to obtain unlimited skill points.
- Using store filters now only shows the appropriate items instead of graying out other items in the store panel.
- Fixed multiple issues with the stronghold and how it interacted with DLC content.
- Fixed an issue that caused the main character to lose his or her background shortly after character creation.

Party/Companion AI:

- Can now enable/disable AI on multiple non-pet characters at the same time.
- Fixed issues where AI would not automatically attack enemies.
- Fixed issues where AI would engage enemies that were hidden by fog of war.
- Fixed an issue where AI casters would cast per-rest abilities despite the option being turned off.
- Fixed an issue that caused AI controlled party members to attack other party members that were charmed or confused.
- Reviewed and updated what spells/abilities are cast in AI profiles for multiple classes.

Monsters/Enemies/NPCs:

- Multiple enemy types have been given immunities to certain afflictions.
- These enemy types have had their bestiary updated to reflect these immunities.
- Fixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests
- Fixed multiple bugs regarding Enemies/NPCs detecting stealthed characters and how they react to stealthed characters that they detect.
- Rebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies that were not unlocking on easy difficulty.
- Added additional bestiary information for multiple enemy types.

Abilities/Talents:

- Minor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.
- Fixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy in some situations.
- Fixed an issue that caused certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.
- St. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.
- Fixed an issue where the debuff "Bonded Grief" would not be removed after reviving animal companions.

Quests:

- Fixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.
- Fixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it fail after completing it.
- Fixed multiple issues with the "Sacrificial Bloodlines" quest.
- Fixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.
- Fixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.

Achievement:
- Fixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.
- Fixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.

Items:
- Fixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.
- Fixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.
- Fixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.
- Fixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.

Localization:

- Fixed multiple issues with Korean text.

Paradox have taken over Steam this weekend and with that comes great deals!

Pillars of Eternity will be at a 50% sale until October 5th.

Paradox have taken over Steam this weekend and with that comes great deals!

Pillars of Eternity will be at a 50% sale until October 5th.