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The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread
VaeVictis Offline
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

Never thought I'd say this, but I kinda agree with Fortigurn. Although, given FG's history of Lovecraftian themes, I'd also say that the revelation of mankind's ultimate insignificance (and the effects of it on the human psyche) could also play an important role.

(This post was last modified: 03-18-2014, 07:21 AM by VaeVictis.)
03-18-2014, 05:25 AM
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Alardem Offline
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

Soma will feature Shoggoths.
03-19-2014, 06:09 PM
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

Shiggas? Wut.

The question that will never be answered:
SOMA WHY ARE YOU SO BEAUTIFUL? ;_;
03-19-2014, 10:23 PM
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

(03-19-2014, 06:09 PM)Alardem Wrote: Soma will feature Shoggoths.

Proof please or else fake.

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03-19-2014, 11:52 PM
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Alardem Offline
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(03-19-2014, 11:52 PM)Macgyverthehero Wrote:
(03-19-2014, 06:09 PM)Alardem Wrote: Soma will feature Shoggoths.

Proof please or else fake.

My source is Nyarlathotep.
03-20-2014, 02:11 AM
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Nyarlathotep Offline
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

(03-20-2014, 02:11 AM)Alardem Wrote:
(03-19-2014, 11:52 PM)Macgyverthehero Wrote:
(03-19-2014, 06:09 PM)Alardem Wrote: Soma will feature Shoggoths.

Proof please or else fake.

My source is Nyarlathotep.

I can neither confirm nor deny this.
03-20-2014, 02:48 AM
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

(03-19-2014, 11:52 PM)Macgyverthehero Wrote:
(03-19-2014, 06:09 PM)Alardem Wrote: Soma will feature Shoggoths.

Proof please or else fake.

I can confirm that this is theoretically possible.

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03-20-2014, 03:34 AM
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Alardem Offline
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

How will death work in this game? I'm really not a fan of Amnesia's execution here, where death actually makes the game easier and less frightening by letting you respawn with the monster gone and your progress saved.

As with the 'Shock series, there can easily be an in-universe explanation for why your protagonist can respawn. I know that perma-death is too absurd to accept for a long game, but Amnesia's handling of death isn't good for handling suspense.
03-20-2014, 02:41 PM
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

I found randomly something about Shoggoths and it looks like something extremely similar to what FG is trying to make.

http://lovecraft.wikia.com/wiki/Shoggoths
03-20-2014, 07:36 PM
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Draug Offline
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RE: The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

A tweet of a guy who played the SOMA Alpha:

"Got a chance to demo SOMA by Frictional Games. It is the best elements of Penumbra's gameplay + the best elements of Amnesia's atmosphere."

Sounds interesting. Smile
03-21-2014, 09:25 AM
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