Hey DE!
Would the storyline be confusing for a new player who has the option to just start with Duviri Paradox?
I don’t think confusing is the right word, but if we’ve done our jobs right it will only make playing the rest of the game rewarding.
- [DE]Rebecca
I have several questions:
1)Are there any plans for major graphical improvements?Various updates on that are happening all the time and I've seen that enhanced engine will be the default.Is there anything planned right now that would only work when there is only 1 engine left?I am not sure if it is due to specific graphical settings,but me and some players have a bit of an issue with some materials looking weird and low quality,for example skin.Will that improve?
2)Are there any plans to remake some models so that they have more details?Certain characters and weapons are looking very plain.
3)Is there a possibility of cyberpunk-ish update related to Pluto's megacity?
4)Any info on crosssave-merges,split plat?
5)Crossplay-I assume missing features will not come before cross-save,but there are issues which can be addressed currently.While PC players have to deal with slower updates,there's no reason they should suffer from consoles having lower spawns.Can you make console spawns same as PC spawns?Another issue is stability,is it viable to improve performance checks and make performance below certain threshold avoid hosting?
6)Why is there a cd on MR tests when you succeed?
7)Any changes to affinity?Balancing efficiency and fun means that I am barely gaining any mastery,because I need to both have time to level and a booster to not feel like I'm wasting time on doing effectively nothing or I need to remember to equip something to level in a dead slot.I think I progressed 4 ranks in 3-4 years(16 to 20) despite having tons of items ready to claim.
8)Devstream on 28th?
I had another question but I sadly forgot about it.
As for the Devstream, yes, probably maybe see you there ;) . Official announcement soon.
- [DE]Megan
What. Does. Wally. Says.
FR I'm desperate to undersand his words since I finished the New War. There's not a day I spend without thinking about it.
We won’t be telling you what exactly he says, but there may be a way we can share that in game in a context that makes sense
- [DE]Erich
What is the coolest thing about duviri in your opinion?
Flying Horse... Flying skeletal Horse
- [DE]Kary
I still think the fact that it’s randomized load-outs, the fresh coat of paint on Warframes gameplay loop is the coolest
- [DE]Rebecca
The brand new melee combat for the Drifter
- [DE]Pablo
I really dig the caves, and all the interesting nooks and crannies to explore
- [DE]Erich
I really love how unique each Spiral "character" is and how their personalities escalate. I'm excited to see which characters players resonate with!
- [DE]Megan
Garuda Leverian when?
We don’t know when the next Leverian will be coming. We’ve got a Protea and Titania prex card, but no Leverians, TBD!
- [DE]Rebecca
Is there a defined ending for the current Warframe storyline.
Or are you following certain guidelines/ideas, and then following feedback to bring out an ending?.
Truth is, we don’t have an ending in mind because we are starting the next beginning. My current notes have us plotting the next arc that will take us through another 5 years of Warframe Story, heheheeh (evil laugh)
- [DE]Rebecca
How is development on cross save going?
We’ve mentioned on Devstreams past, the team is hard at work on Cross Save internally. It’ll likely be released in small waves rather than all at once, similar to how we did Cross Play last year. Currently, the next step is to introduce Cross Save Clans, and settle how friends will be handled for Cross Save.
Still lots of hurdles to come (Account handling, trading), but we’re making steady progress.
- [DE]Megan
Hey devs! Congrats on the Duviri progress! But I’d like to draw some attention to the people’s champion and everyone’s favorite frame; is there any news on a buff for Hydroid?
After Duviri is out the dust has settled, we’ll start looking at which frames and systems need a rework, Hydroid is potentially one of those frames but we will have to wait and sea.
- [DE]Pablo
If a new player begins their Warframe journey in Duviri, will they be able to experience the main quest such as the second dream, war within and the sacrifice?
Yes! Very soon after leaving Duviri they’ll be able to join the origin system to tackle the main game quests, and can return to Duviri at the click of a button.
- [DE]Megan
I really love the fabric material in the drifter outfit, does the Duviri paradox quest will feature some cloth armor like the drifter outfit because I want to drip out my drifter
There are some Drifter outfits, but they do not channel the same vibe.
- [DE]Kary
They are very cool, we would love it if you bought them for plat so we could make more :) :) :) (increasingly large happy faces)
- [DE]Rebecca
With horses being added, will there be a headless horseman head removal option for naberus?
That’s a really cool idea! Put some fire on top and we’re golden.
- [DE]Kary
How did you guys create the “voice lines” for Europa’s boss The Raptor? Is it even saying anything comprehensible, or is it gibberish? Either way, I love the way it sounds!
Thank you! Those sounds were made by Willem Schonken, completely made up using a combination of synths and plug-ins.
- [DE]Erich
Hello DE.
Has crossplay "voice chat" ever been discussed/considered? Just curious. I have friends who will not use Discord and it would just be easier to have a crossplay voice chat in game.
VOIP for Cross Play is actively being worked on, and it’s likely one of our next steps for Cross Play/Cross Save.
- [DE]Megan
Any plans for increasing the max riven limit again?
Those decisions are always more complicated than they seem based on database growth not being infinite, but we will look into it as always.
-[DE]Rebecca
This question is for Erich - I've been curious to know who is the Soprano for the music you've been doing?
When Lua's Prey dropped and that gorgeous voice hit me on the launcher, I listened through the entire thing twice before I launched the game. Seriously, her voice gives me chills every time. And I hope we'll be hearing a lot more in Duviri!
Good question. The Opera theme for Duviri is Francesca Hauser!
- [DE]Erich
Maybe she’ll be at TennoCon! Wink wink nudge nudge
- [DE]Rebecca
Will we ever get Universal Vacuum?
There are no current plans!
- [DE]Pablo
We currently see the meta dominates by fast melee weapons. Any planned buffs to larger but slow melee or sword and shield?
We currently have no plans on what to plan, other things will dedicate our attention, like companions. Once we’ve tackled that, we may come back to see what we can do.
- [DE]Pablo
Happy to say I've been around since beta with some breaks between for life and other games, but I'm ready to come back and catch up once more
Less Warframe-direct question, more career-oriented: How did you all come to work in games, and any advice for someone who wants to try bringing their other-industry experience into the gaming space for a living?
For more context: I work professionally in film/TV while working on voice acting on the side and hosting/running behind the scenes tech roles for gaming-related charity events (from GDQ to much smaller), and want to find a way to pivot my production experience into a proper job with games, as my passion lies more within that space compared to TV production
Coding, modeling, etc has never really appealed to me, so I'm trying to think of ways to take what I already know and provide something useful for studios, and I figure hearing from those who are in that space and have that chance to bring their other passions into the mix can give me better direction
It really depends on what area of games you’re interested in. It’s never been easier to make games than it is now. Download some tools, whether that be Playstations dreams, Roblox, or anything. Start making something; that will be the best way to start creating. You’ll learn a lot along the way as you make them.
As recruiters, we always look highly on people who have actually made their own games, regardless of project size and scope.
- [DE]Pablo
It’s a very portfolio driven industry!
- [DE]Kary
Before DE, I worked in television and film doing audio and music! Don’t be shy to apply to companies with other experience even if it's from a different field. If I hadn’t done that I wouldn’t be here today!
- [DE]Erich
Read moreNot really a Duviri specific question, but I'm curious anyways. How was it decided for the Lotus to be one of the central characters to the story? It was definitely a welcomed surprise to follow someone who would seemingly only be a background character or quest giver, and I really enjoy the character (and the voice acting :) ).
We've got quite of few quests on Corpus with Vox Solaris, Deadlock Protocol, Call of the Tempestarri ,and Glast Gambit (Nef Anyo assassinate when?), so is there's going to be any new quests centering around the Grineer any time soon? We saw a glimpse of Grineer "culture" so to speak in The New War, and I'd really like to see that expanded on.
Was there anything you wanted to add to Duviri but had to end up scrapping? If so, is there a chance we'll see it in future updates?
Can we pet the Orowyrm in a friendly nice way? It is cute.
The voice actor was cheap.
- [DE]Kary
LOL!
- [DE]Rebecca
Hi DE!
Will we get the chance to meet Tenno NPCs in relays or open worlds someday, such as Mara?
Never say never, but we currently have our next few years planned out for the story, and while that isn’t a part of it, we often adapt when good ideas come in, so we’ll have to see!
- [DE]Rebecca