The Crystal Ball: Submit your questions!

Mona Sax · 31-01-08, 19:26

The Crystal Ball - Exclusive Tomb Raider Underworld Developer Questionary

What's it about?

Eidos and Crystal Dynamics will answer your questions about Tomb Raider: Underworld.

Cool! How do I participate?

Simply post your questions in this thread. The rules are as follows:

Not more than 3 questions per member.
Deadline: February 15th, 2008, noon GMT. If you post a question or edit a post after that deadline, we won't be able to accept it.

We'll then pick the most interesting ones and send them to the folks at Crystal Dynamics.

How can I increase my chances of my questions getting answered?

Ask stuff that a lot of people could be interested in. I.e. no questions about Lara's hairstyle, the color of her boots etc.
Choose questions that haven't been asked yet.
Don't ask questions that have already been answered in magazines or that are quite obvious.
Show some respect. We will not forward insulting questions or comments.

Be advised that it will be impossible for CD to answer all questions. Also, the game's still far from completion, so it's probable that the guys at CD may not want to or simply cannot talk about certain things. Don't take it personally.

This thread is for questions only. Feel free to quote other people if your questions are connected to theirs. Otherwise, please keep this thread as short and tidy as possible.

Last but not least, a big thanks to Keir, Eidos and Crystal Dynamics for making this possible and giving us this huge chance. Let's use it, guys!

thevman · 31-01-08, 19:30

Will underworld wrap up the legend story or will it drag out to a 3rd game???

Will lara be a badass again???

Can we get zip and alister, amanda, or lara's mum killed????

Anthony-German · 31-01-08, 19:30

Will be Natla, Larson or pierre in Tomb Raider Underworld?

Which are the system specs?

disneyprincess20 · 31-01-08, 19:33

Thanks guys!

Question 1: Are the screenshots we've seen so far from the opening level of TRU?

Question 2: How significantly do you think the dual aiming affects the combat?

Question 3: How do you think the lessons you have learned from Legend and Anniversary have affected the development of Underworld?

PARANOIA · 31-01-08, 19:33

1. Do you intend to add realistic violence or blood in the game not seen in the series since Tomb Raider Legend?

2. Have the gameplay mechanics, e.g. Lara's breath meter, changed after the creation of the new engine?

3. Will there be a level editor?

SamReeves · 31-01-08, 19:35

What are the "ballpark" specs for the PC next gen graphics?

Are interactive cutscenes coming back?

Will the music be more orchestral or contemporary?

The_Terminator · 31-01-08, 19:36

1) Can you tell us about Lara's hairstyle?

2) Can you tell us the color of her boots?

3) etc.

(c'mon Mona, someone had to do it! )

Aurelien52 · 31-01-08, 19:38

1. Does the story have connection with TRA?

2. How many "Underworld" will be in the game ?
3. Zip and alistair ... Optional ?

-Roli- · 31-01-08, 19:38

1.: Classic outfit will be unlocable?
2.: Non linear levels?
3.: Multiplayer mode?

Cochrane · 31-01-08, 19:38

Will the game feature any railroads, and if it does, will they have a realistic style, or the stylized, unrealistic style seen in Legend?

Are vehicle levels planned, and if they are, will they be in the mini-game fashion of Legend, or in a drive-and-stop way, similar to the old games or Half-Life 2 Episode 2?

Will the game again focus on ledges, bars and similar items and jumping between them, or will it be more like the old games, which had little of these and focused more on jumps between platforms?

31-01-08, 19:26	#1
Mona Sax Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Noir York City Posts: 14,751	The Crystal Ball: Submit your questions! The Crystal Ball - Exclusive Tomb Raider Underworld Developer Questionary What's it about? Eidos and Crystal Dynamics will answer your questions about Tomb Raider: Underworld. Cool! How do I participate? Simply post your questions in this thread. The rules are as follows: Not more than 3 questions per member. Deadline: February 15th, 2008, noon GMT. If you post a question or edit a post after that deadline, we won't be able to accept it. We'll then pick the most interesting ones and send them to the folks at Crystal Dynamics. How can I increase my chances of my questions getting answered? Ask stuff that a lot of people could be interested in. I.e. no questions about Lara's hairstyle, the color of her boots etc. Choose questions that haven't been asked yet. Don't ask questions that have already been answered in magazines or that are quite obvious. Show some respect. We will not forward insulting questions or comments. Be advised that it will be impossible for CD to answer all questions. Also, the game's still far from completion, so it's probable that the guys at CD may not want to or simply cannot talk about certain things. Don't take it personally. This thread is for questions only. Feel free to quote other people if your questions are connected to theirs. Otherwise, please keep this thread as short and tidy as possible. Last but not least, a big thanks to Keir, Eidos and Crystal Dynamics for making this possible and giving us this huge chance. Let's use it, guys! __________________ ~: nothing says goodbye like a bullet :~ Last edited by Mona Sax; 31-01-08 at 19:36.

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thevman Tomb Raider Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere between two soft pillows Posts: 12,685	Will underworld wrap up the legend story or will it drag out to a 3rd game??? Will lara be a badass again??? Can we get zip and alister, amanda, or lara's mum killed???? __________________ TRU, was it worth the wait? Now with a PS3, just got TRU, now we'll find out!

31-01-08, 19:30	#3
Anthony-German Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BW, Germany Gender: Male Posts: 2,345	Will be Natla, Larson or pierre in Tomb Raider Underworld? Which are the system specs? Last edited by Anthony-German; 31-01-08 at 19:32.

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disneyprincess20 Relic Hunter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my own private castle. Posts: 6,406	Thanks guys! Question 1: Are the screenshots we've seen so far from the opening level of TRU? Question 2: How significantly do you think the dual aiming affects the combat? Question 3: How do you think the lessons you have learned from Legend and Anniversary have affected the development of Underworld? __________________ I beat the internet. The end guy is hard.

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PARANOIA Archaeologist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,452	1. Do you intend to add realistic violence or blood in the game not seen in the series since Tomb Raider Legend? 2. Have the gameplay mechanics, e.g. Lara's breath meter, changed after the creation of the new engine? 3. Will there be a level editor? __________________ CO2 does not influence global temperatures.

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SamReeves Tomb Raider Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mutara Nebula Marired to: dream raider Gender: dude Posts: 12,053	What are the "ballpark" specs for the PC next gen graphics? Are interactive cutscenes coming back? Will the music be more orchestral or contemporary? __________________ Act, and you may eat dinner. Think, and you may be dinner. Last edited by SamReeves; 31-01-08 at 19:41.

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The_Terminator Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nextdoor to Sarah Connor Posts: 912	1) Can you tell us about Lara's hairstyle? 2) Can you tell us the color of her boots? 3) etc. (c'mon Mona, someone had to do it! ) __________________ I only exist for your entertainment. Last edited by The_Terminator; 31-01-08 at 19:37.

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Aurelien52 Archaeologist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: France, South-West Gender : Male Posts: 2,467	1. Does the story have connection with TRA? 2. How many "Underworld" will be in the game ? 3. Zip and alistair ... Optional ? __________________ Actually, yes. I do dance around in my Underwear!

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-Roli- Archaeologist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hungary - Yeti Land Gender: Male Posts: 1,427	1.: Classic outfit will be unlocable? 2.: Non linear levels? 3.: Multiplayer mode? __________________ Tomb Raider Revelations IV - The Curse Of The Sword: Coming in 2010.

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Cochrane Relic Hunter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In Germany Gender: I'm male Classification: Evil Posts: 5,971	Will the game feature any railroads, and if it does, will they have a realistic style, or the stylized, unrealistic style seen in Legend? Are vehicle levels planned, and if they are, will they be in the mini-game fashion of Legend, or in a drive-and-stop way, similar to the old games or Half-Life 2 Episode 2? Will the game again focus on ledges, bars and similar items and jumping between them, or will it be more like the old games, which had little of these and focused more on jumps between platforms? __________________ Güter auf die Bahn!