I'm hoping the volcanoes aren't the new AI threat for Forsaken Shores

  • I just recently watched the Inn-side Story #26: Content Plans again and realized that they mention there will be another AI threat coming in the Forsaken Shores update. They describe it as "themed to that part of the world" and "very different to what we're bringing in beforehand" and "to add difference and variety to the threats you're going to encounter".

    With the recent news from Gamescon, we've gotten information about Devil's Roar, the row boat, and the new merchant alliance mechanics, but haven't heard anything about a new AI threat. I'm really hoping the volcanoes aren't the AI threat since it sounds more like an environmental hazard, like storms. And so far each AI threat can be defeated in some way and I don't think we can defeat a volcano.

    Here's to hoping we get more information in the coming weeks! (Maybe this Thursday when we get the row boat video?)

    I've included the video below and the Forsaken Shores talk starts around 10:30.

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  • @webhippo Ahoy matey!

    Volcanoes and other environmental threats don't sound like what they are describing there. I'm hoping we get to see this guy? Who was part of the E3 reveal trailer? He looks like possibly the gold hoarder skull guy we have seen before? Or maybe even Captain Flameheart himself?

  • some people say flameheart is the skelleton lord in the forsaken shores, one can hope.

  • @musicmee
    I remember this clip! After playing cursed sails and seeing this guy now, I think of the captains on the skeleton ships. While they steer the ship they seem pretty crazy, swinging their sword around and practically standing on the wheel of the ship.

    I would not be opposed to more skeleton opponents! Especially from that trailer, it sounds like the ancient evil has been "set loose". If they add an antagonist to the lore of the world, I would love that.

  • @webhippo Yeah, I was wondering the same... but I was more hoping for a battle like the following image below (from the original cinematic trailer)! This region would be a nice place to hide a boss style enemy, imagine finding a skeleton captain hidden in the base of that volcano.

  • @musicmee
    Omg I hope you can go inside the volcano! Kind of like mount doom in middle earth!!

    I also have a strange feeling there’s going to be lava skeletons..

    They are on fire/covered in lava and if you hit them with your sword you will take damage. And bullets will melt if they are shot?

    Unless you throw a bucket of water over them which would extinguish the flames/lava and open them up for attack?

    Just saying Rare if they are not in the game you are more than welcome to have that one on me, cause I like it! XD

  • baddies in a Volcano....

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  • I like the idea of having a lot more environmental threats. Right now we just have storms and unlabelled rocks to pick off poor sailors. Having volcanos, falling rock, maybe whirlpools and giant waves etc could be nice additions. Keep the guy on the wheel on his toes.

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