melkathi wrote:

Is the Saloon called the Saloon because of the elevator talk from DotE?

Vice versa, but yeah, that's the reference.

Erm... vice versa? You are suggesting that Jeff wrote elevator talk in 2014 as a result of Amplitude bringing out a sequel in 2021?

Slowhands wrote:

There are a lot of questions here that fall into "...cannot confirm or deny..."

But, basically:

• Yes, there will be a Saloon (current working name), and that is where you return to when you die via the "Reloader" (current working name)
• And yes, it is the only place on the Station (current working name) where you can consider yourself 'safe' (final name)
• There will be various heroes and NPCs in there as well, though the interactions and details are not completely designed
• I will not be in the game, but we'll see if we can get Arnaud (FlyByNo) incarnated in that Sefaloros keyboard player   :D
• The game can be played like any other rogue-lite (play - die - upgrade - play further - die more ), but for those who are curious there will be tons of lore to be uncovered

@melkathi is correct, however. I do die a lot when I play, so my advice may not be that helpful!

-Slow

Thank You so much for answer  @Slowhands! 

melkathi wrote:

Slowhands wrote:

• Yes, there will be a Saloon (current working name)

Is the Saloon called the Saloon because of the elevator talk from DotE?

Wouldn't put it past them. It would be a fun callback.

I like little references like that, because at the time the game was such a side project. A tiny group of people in one part of the office while everyone else was working on the real project (Endless Legend). It felt at times that the game had gotten much more love by the fanbase than by the studio that made it. So digging up random elevator lines and referencing to them, is showing a love that was not always visible.

I wonder if the term "Saloon" imply that there may be a variety of drinks available to visitors? This is reminiscent of the "Abyss Bar" from Deep Rock Galactic where you can have a little rest and if your financial situation allows it, have some kind of drink that will give you a little confidence before diving into the ominous depths of Hoxxes IV.

The heroes should be allowed to Beer2Gether for sure.

melkathi wrote:
Erm... vice versa? You are suggesting that Jeff wrote elevator talk in 2014 as a result of Amplitude bringing out a sequel in 2021?

I thought that saloon quotes were added in with that teaser event before they revealed Endless Dungeon?

DNLH wrote:

melkathi wrote:
Erm... vice versa? You are suggesting that Jeff wrote elevator talk in 2014 as a result of Amplitude bringing out a sequel in 2021?

I thought that saloon quotes were added in with that teaser event before they revealed Endless Dungeon?

Yup, thats the content of that small update that happened when the message happened

Ah, cool! Thanks, I missed that.