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7 years ago Jan 17,2018, 14:26:57 PM

Quality time, with Jeff

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Hey everyone,


Time for us to share a little something special we've been cooking up for some time! This is the start of a new series of video expanding on Amplitude and our games: Quality time with Jeff Spock.


In a remote and secret location somewhere on Auriga, the so-called "château Spock," the eponymous proprietor, who you know better as Slowhands, Narrative Director, welcomes us in his cozy den. Sat by a roaring fire and in the company of StoryEngine, Senior Writer, he lets you in on the creative process behind the Endless universe. If you want to hear about how we strive to make science work with the crazy things our community comes up with, or the reason why we even have the Endless in the first place, and many other subjects, look no further, and click the miniature below!






Quality time with Jeff Spock is a brand new experiment on our side, so we're very interested in hearing what you think! Your feedback is welcome, and don't hesitate to ask more questions on the subject in the comments, we want to hear them too!

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7 years ago
Jan 18, 2018, 12:34:20 AM
CyRob wrote:

A nice sneak preview of stuff to come on endless day perhaps?


Endless Content? does that mean that this series will go on indefinitely because that sounds good to me!

Also, I sure the Sci-Fi Design School gives a bonus of production not science (it’s something like 20 per system level) was it science at one point ?

I don't remember it ever being a science boost, even back in Alpha, but then again I could be wrong & looks like a new version of one of the Tarosh's, like his hero profile 

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Jan 18, 2018, 2:58:18 AM

This was amazing!! I loved this so much! Also, Jeff, please DO tell us who ends up on the Throne! ;)


If it's not Jon Snow, I quit.


Hope to see more of these. It was bloody awesome.

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7 years ago
Jan 18, 2018, 10:24:15 AM

Great!

Thanks for all the lore of the Endless :)


I hope for new vids like that !


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Jan 18, 2018, 2:16:18 PM
Donern wrote:

Nice series, the endless universe is just amazing. Love your wardrobe by the way. :p

Let the record show people love my tweed jacket.

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Jan 18, 2018, 3:11:07 PM
Donern wrote:

Nice series, the endless universe is just amazing. Love your wardrobe by the way. :p

A player of excellent tastes :)

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7 years ago
Jan 18, 2018, 3:12:09 PM
SpaceVC wrote:

First time I see Jeff with a tie, and I've known him for seven years.

The sacrifices I make for Amplitude!

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Jan 18, 2018, 12:19:19 AM

This was great. Always good to hear a little more about how this amazing universe came about.


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7 years ago
Jan 18, 2018, 6:14:02 PM

Interresting meeting.
(But ce jean avec ses genoux blanchits ! Arf ! ;-p)

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Jan 19, 2018, 3:05:22 AM

This is a cool way for developers to talk to the community, feels very paradox in style. Keep it up guys!

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7 years ago
Jan 19, 2018, 1:17:00 PM

Only one word fits: Excellent


But... one detail of style is missing. The pipe.

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Jan 19, 2018, 4:33:40 PM
Groo wrote:

Only one word fits: Excellent


But... one detail of style is missing. The pipe.

I wanted to, but that brings age rating issues.  :(

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7 years ago
Jan 19, 2018, 5:14:14 PM

ohhhh dear that was aweome   we want more WE WANT MORE !!!!

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7 years ago
Jan 21, 2018, 7:42:05 PM

These are so funny AND informative. Good job Jeff and team!!!

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7 years ago
Jan 22, 2018, 8:41:28 AM

Thank you for the videos, it was a pleasure :)


Could you please advise if there is a comprehensive text on the Endless Universe history and lore which would be useful to read before playing ES2?

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Feb 4, 2018, 10:57:28 PM

Loved it! Realy nice to hear from you guys - it makes me love the setting even more. And it highlighted why I like the endless setting so much - I love magic and fantasy in games: usually I dont get on wih civ. style games or sci-fi games as they are too mundane. Hearing that you choose to make sure depth, mystery and magic were keys hardwired into the setting makes me realise why it's grabbed me like no other game of it's genre has. It make so much more sence; I now realise why I love this game and this setting - it has a draw and an allure that i really look for in games, even if I didn't know how to articulate that before. Thanks for the Video, it was great. 


Now keep warm, I ear the winter is long.
God Bless,

James

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Jan 17, 2018, 2:43:22 PM

A nice sneak preview of stuff to come on endless day perhaps?


Endless Content? does that mean that this series will go on indefinitely because that sounds good to me!

Also, I sure the Sci-Fi Design School gives a bonus of production not science (it’s something like 20 per system level) was it science at one point?

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Jan 17, 2018, 2:55:32 PM

Wow. Endless day caught my attention. I would love for you to expand more on the past a bit. Exodus from Tor, Dust wars, etc. would be epic!

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Jan 17, 2018, 3:03:32 PM

Great video, interesting to see your thoughts on the series! I would definetly agree that the combination of sci-fi technology and fantasy creates a very distinct world.


Tarosh, Endless Archivist, looks awesome. Can't wait to unlock him

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Jan 17, 2018, 3:07:34 PM

"Cant read a book without pictures"


What a great cold open! 


The Endless universe is I think the glue that binds the game, but also your fans to the games. 


Can't wait to hear more from you Jeff!

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Jan 17, 2018, 3:16:23 PM

Thanks for the comments! Though I have to apologize because I am not going to answer questions about future content. The one thing I have learned in 7 years at Amplitude is that plans change all over the place....


If we get good feedback we can do more--I'm kinda starting to like the tweed jacket look ^^


And hey, Becomm, nice fire :)


-Slow

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7 years ago
Jan 17, 2018, 3:19:12 PM

Excellent interview!


I always enjoy hearing from the writers and directors and their thoughts on what they're working on and worked on.

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Jan 17, 2018, 3:43:42 PM

Nice series, the endless universe is just amazing. Love your wardrobe by the way. :p

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Jan 17, 2018, 5:19:44 PM
Slowhands wrote:


And hey, Becomm, nice fire :)


-Slow

Right?!

...still feel the burn though :D

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Jan 17, 2018, 5:25:25 PM

Nice vid, waiting for more. The endless lore and its perfect match art style are unique and interesting. I still hope an e-book on Steam about different endless stories since Endless Legend but a man can only hope.


About learning more of the Endless. I think It would be a good thing to know and It won't hurt the mystery. Afterall, the Endless themselves gaining great knowledge from some shiny rock. More importantly, the lore of the dust is more interesting in my opinion. Creating anything with it and I think It has its own AI? Anyways If the lore about the Dust is expanded, It would reflect the gameplay too. In all endless universe games, the dust serves as a main source of power. So in a sense, you are doing these amazing things with dust. You are rushing units or buildings making lots of things in one turn. You are powering your ships and etc. Even though it supposed to be this uncontrollable technology which brings Endless to flee the galaxy, we only get to use it as a currency. Most of the factions use this as currency purposes there are even things like inflation within the game. Which is a good thing, giving this sense of even factions don't know how properly use it but here is my long hidden point for this. 


Why would the Vodyani -the only faction which uses the dust beside currency purposes- use the dust as a money? They even create life from it and worship it. Shouldn't a secret thing is getting used to doing the daily currency stuff would be a disgraceful thing for Vodyani?

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Jan 17, 2018, 5:33:23 PM

Keep this coming, you did a great job!

Here's one dreaming about being able to sit infront of a fire and talk to people about self-made imginary lands myself one day.

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7 years ago
Jan 17, 2018, 6:29:58 PM

Really liked the video. I think the Endless series is the perfect blend of science, sci-fi, fantasy, graphics and music. 


Chuckled to the intro, but how could you not share who ends up on the throne :)


Love the games, love the video looking forward to more.

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Jan 17, 2018, 8:46:42 PM
Slowhands wrote:

I am not going to answer questions about future content.

Then how about "past" content? I'd like to hear about features and factions you decided to NOT make and why

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Jan 17, 2018, 8:55:10 PM

Great initiative! I'm looking forward to future episodes!

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