I'm still undecided. I actually enjoy the RTwP combat in BG but I also think nothing surpasses a well designed turn-based system. As inXile says, some Numenera concepts are better (possibly only) implemented through turns.
One main thing critics of turns forget is that fights do not have to be tedious or frequent. Each encounter can and should be unique and exciting and provide ample room for planning and tactical thinking. I think some backers never played anything better than NWN.
I'm leaning towards turn-based. However this poll worries me: shouldn't inXile decide what's best for the game/system they are designing? Why is there a poll for such an important element that can only be chosen by those who know the game, lore and mechanics?
One main thing critics of turns forget is that fights do not have to be tedious or frequent. Each encounter can and should be unique and exciting and provide ample room for planning and tactical thinking. I think some backers never played anything better than NWN.
I'm leaning towards turn-based. However this poll worries me: shouldn't inXile decide what's best for the game/system they are designing? Why is there a poll for such an important element that can only be chosen by those who know the game, lore and mechanics?
Well finally voted. Turn-based it is.
For those who think TB is slow, just remember: a GOOD cRPG doesn't need lots of filler combat. Each encounter can be deeply tactical and exciting.
I do remember some tedious TB encounters in Fallout 1. Especially killing rats and that big fight at LA Boneyards, where there are lots of civilians and creatures roaming the streets and EVERY FUCKING BODY gets into turn-based mode.
I am POSITIVE they learned their lesson though. And this game is made by the very creators of the (PnP) RPG and setting, so I'm positive they will come up with interesting mechanics and situations.
For those who think TB is slow, just remember: a GOOD cRPG doesn't need lots of filler combat. Each encounter can be deeply tactical and exciting.
I do remember some tedious TB encounters in Fallout 1. Especially killing rats and that big fight at LA Boneyards, where there are lots of civilians and creatures roaming the streets and EVERY FUCKING BODY gets into turn-based mode.
I am POSITIVE they learned their lesson though. And this game is made by the very creators of the (PnP) RPG and setting, so I'm positive they will come up with interesting mechanics and situations.
I was tempted to vote rtwp at first, but i too voted turn-based in the end.
If you backed or are just interested you might want to head over to the Tides of Numenera site at InXile entertainment, it's been redesigned with a first glimpse video that looks stonking and the option to give some more input and info on the rewards you've chosen.
Glorious! And it appears you can still back the game.......and there is an option bundled with Wasteland 2 
I'm assuming the vague DRM-free copy of the game is from GOG.
As a side note, there is just something so amazing about the way the textures and models fit in with the camera, its as if I could just pick up that dinosaur-thing and put him in my pocket.
I'm assuming the vague DRM-free copy of the game is from GOG. As a side note, there is just something so amazing about the way the textures and models fit in with the camera, its as if I could just pick up that dinosaur-thing and put him in my pocket.