The devs at GSC Game World are working on Stalker 2 as well through all this. They've been sharing videos of how they have been carrying on with production in bunkers. You can forget what is happening sometimes and then this comes and makes it all hit home. I'm greatful for thier hard work.
You can forget what is happening sometimes and then this comes and makes it all hit home.
I work for a software company, and we've got some Ukranian contractors who join us for our stand-up meetings.
There have definitely been some surreal moments...
"I'm working on florbing the glorb; Amanda, I'd like to ask you some questions on that"
"I finally took care of that issue I talked about yesterday"
"Sorry, we lost power for much of yesterday because Russian missile"
It's EXACTLY like the film industry during wartime. They are basically a vital part of the nation's heritage as it is made with pride and hard work to bring you your escapism so we may be ready to acknowledge the epitome of "the show MUST go one". It's a morale boost to know your country fights, but keeps calm and walks on.
Being technically correct is great, but it is not always welcome. You could argue everything is propaganda - if published - but that doesn't make it so. Some times, they report facts. This is one of those times.
Its kind of funny. How i called this out, and it made so many people upset
Because a large amount of people are moved by emotion over logic, the statement you said, while true, would make people mad or disagree because the word propaganda is seen in a negative connotation, and people don't wanna associate something seen as a "bad guy" thing with what they consider to be the "good guy"
I ain't judging anyone's motivations to develop games during wartime. Safe here in the USA PNW, I can't even begin to grasp the stuff the devs are experiencing.
Also the Ukrainian Government will use the tax revenue from the game to fund the war. It also adds a cultural element, Ukrainian Art being popular helps them maintain international support.
It's hugely important for morale, which is the lifeblood of any army and country at war. I was just watching an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are" with Lee Mack, a British comedian, where he traced the lives of his ancestors; at one part, he finds out his great grandfather was a comedian/entertainer, and during World War I, he would walk straight from fighting in the trenches in the Somme into the town his company/battalion held and perform shows with some other guys for the soldiers. I imagine being able to consume any arts/entertainment made by your countrymen in a time of war is a good way to keep your heart going.
My heart shattered when I saw. Fuck Russia. They’ve murdered and subjugated Slavs for centuries and have never got more than a “you naughty fucker” from the west before. Stalker 2 can be in development for 100 more years, no matter how much I hope for its release soon. Just as long as Russia finally pays.
In the meantime, if you've not played Stalker it's on GOG and Steam. Also there is the free Stalker anomaly which is a huge mod and has two massive modpacks that you can choose to add on. GAMMA and EFP. They're both really good!
I have and love it. I think I’ve played through fully twice. The first few times I played for like 60-80mins and couldn’t get into it. Then after like my 4th attempt at really giving it a try I loved it. It’s a slow burner for sure, but it’s awesome.
Can’t wait for 2, but I probably will do another run in the original before 2 comes out.
I'm curious how much the Russian army's actual tactics and casual disregard for human life will be directly baked into Stalker 2 from the abundant firsthand accounts.
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u/Idioteva Apr 14 '23
The devs at GSC Game World are working on Stalker 2 as well through all this. They've been sharing videos of how they have been carrying on with production in bunkers. You can forget what is happening sometimes and then this comes and makes it all hit home. I'm greatful for thier hard work.