Endless Encyclopedia

I agree it's a good idea

I love the lore of the Endless universe, but it is so hard to find sometimes. A more unified archive of information found and more backstory would be amazing. Is this still in development?

the14th wrote:

I love the lore of the Endless universe, but it is so hard to find sometimes. A more unified archive of information found and more backstory would be amazing. Is this still in development?

We have not forgotten the encyclopedia, and because it keeps getting upvoted you wouldn't let us even if we wanted to! The problem is that it is a background project that I work on with StoryEngine and help from the Community team whenever we aren't too snowed under with other stuff--which is, of course, most of the time.

So it is a project, but in a skunkworks sort of way. However, it is both a labor of love and an important internal resource for the studio, so it WILL be completed. 

-Slow

ótima ideia

Bravo. Great idea. It is a wonder that the manufacturer did not invent it.

Best damn idea ever. I really got into Mass Effect series based on the Codex entries. An in-game + online Endlessopedia is a must, complete with soothing music and awesome vibes artwork.

Since you flagged this as Out of Vision~~

Isn't it at all possible to at least implement (through API or other means) a way to; for example, type "/wiki <keyword>" which would then open up the specific page (or closest results etc like wiki's usually do...or search engines in general..anyhow! Sidetrack!) --- in your default browser or maybe even a built-in browser if you'd feel so inclined!

Yeah; I think that would bequit eeasily implemented and while not being PART of the ACTUAL game (IN-game) it is close enough.

And with that implemented; more features and optimizing could be done to further tweak it/enhance/mod to work like some of these fine gentlemen suggested in the previous posts and OT. :) But like I previously stated in my; erm, probably first post in here - (another subforum/thread), I am new to the Endless Universe and so I havn't looked at modding and things like that at all yet.

However, it is one of my highest priorities right now to be honest - making mods for Endless Space 2 and Legend.

(Offtopic; Is it worth playing Endless Space 1 ---- is there story/campaign enough to feel like it actually is worth it so to speak?...even though I for not even a second doubt that it is; I would've liked to hear people's opinions on ES1 as I have never tried it yet. Went straight for ES2 after finishing Legend a few times.)

Note: Send me a PM as to not clutter this thread with that if you have any useful info/suggestions/etc for me!

This is a great idea and gives the game a bit more understanding and would be a great addition to the game itself imo. :)

Arotikah wrote:

Since you flagged this as Out of Vision~~

Isn't it at all possible to at least implement (through API or other means) a way to; for example, type "/wiki <keyword>" which would then open up the specific page (or closest results etc like wiki's usually do...or search engines in general..anyhow! Sidetrack!) --- in your default browser or maybe even a built-in browser if you'd feel so inclined!

Yeah; I think that would bequit eeasily implemented and while not being PART of the ACTUAL game (IN-game) it is close enough.

And with that implemented; more features and optimizing could be done to further tweak it/enhance/mod to work like some of these fine gentlemen suggested in the previous posts and OT. :) But like I previously stated in my; erm, probably first post in here - (another subforum/thread), I am new to the Endless Universe and so I havn't looked at modding and things like that at all yet.

However, it is one of my highest priorities right now to be honest - making mods for Endless Space 2 and Legend.

(Offtopic; Is it worth playing Endless Space 1 ---- is there story/campaign enough to feel like it actually is worth it so to speak?...even though I for not even a second doubt that it is; I would've liked to hear people's opinions on ES1 as I have never tried it yet. Went straight for ES2 after finishing Legend a few times.)

Note: Send me a PM as to not clutter this thread with that if you have any useful info/suggestions/etc for me!



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I mean, considering this could be implemented just like achievments work. "Earn achievment <x>, unlocks <y>";
even if it would have to be externally viewed and not natively, beautifully in there to marvel at already. Is this option really out of reach?

Carbon wrote:

This is certainly an excellent idea, one of my favorite things in RPGs (and other genres) is the existence of that glossary where to see all the descriptions of creatures, locations, characters (I'm thinking right now about the complete glossary of The Witcher 3 or Pillars of Eternity) there have literally been times when I've spent more time enjoying reading the different entries than playing the game itself.
To be able to access something similar with all the lore of the major factions, ships, heroes, planets, minor factions... and see the awesome art of this game accompanying each entry, would be something fabulous. There's the Endless Space wiki, but if it's in the game is always much better and more enjoyable than need to go elsewhere to find that info.

Even though I like your idea, I think that due to the characteristics of this game (although a game can last for quite some time) it would be more interesting to be able to access this database from the main menu for example, maybe each entry would unlocked when you found it in your diferent games, but once unlocked  you wouldn't need to unlocked it again in different games.

ooooooh that'd be so cool, except that I was really awful at Endless Space 1. :(

Yes, indeed.  The great background, however, with less description. I think the faction mission story is not enough for this background.  Encyclopaedia is necessary.

Actualy, even Wiki pages are not fully updated about game contents and mechanics. So I doubt an encyclopaedia could work better.

At least, wiki pages should be updated first. Then add some details about universe in actual wiki.

I mentioned it in one of my own idea posts, but I would really want a breakdown of the differences between faction ship wise, when we had updates for united empire, horatio, and riftborn, they mentioned the unique attributes of the ships, which i think would help people in designing their ships for the original alpha factions. Also gives us an idea on how each faction ships interact with each other.

I believe this would be a terrific addition in terms of flavor and user friendliness. Please add it. =)

Not only would this be nice, but it would be great if it also had the features of in-game help (like if you turned off the guide, and then had an event for which you suspect the guide would've had something useful to say...like discovering guardians...).

Great fabulous galaxy. In very very old times controlled by Elder race.