$3.5 million for the man behind Planescape: Torment
What would makeTorment: Tides of Numenera, which recentlysmashedits Kickstarter goal in seven hours, a more scintillating prospect? How about the lead designer of its thematic predecessor,Planescape: Torment, the mind behind arguably the bestStar Warsgame ever made,Knights of the Old Republic 2, and co-founder of Obsidian Entertainment, Chris Avellone?
It’s a curious time we’re living in where a human being can become a stretch goal, but that’s exactly what’s happening withTorment,should the project reach $3.5 million in funding. ThePlanescapescribe will have two roles if this goes ahead. He’ll provide feedback on the title’s creative elements, from characters and areas, to the story itself. On top of this, Avellone will design an eighth companion for the Last Castoff, working with Colin McComb and Monte Cook to ensure that the character will fit into both the game itself, and the universe of the Ninth World.
WhenTormentwas first announced, there were some who weren’t convinced by the project, seeing as that Avellone was so integral toPlanescape, but would not be involved in the new game beyondendorsingit. Clearly they weren’t the only ones wishing Avellone would get onboard. There are still 14 days to go before the end of the Kickstarter, and the funding counter is sitting at$2,884,262as I write this. This is one stretch goal I see being reached quite easily.
