POLL - Hot Issue: iPad or OSX?

[DirtyFeet33]

I voted for iPad first for many of the reasons listed above. And here are some additional thoughts:

1. Creating an intuitive UI for the iPad CAN and SHOULD be done. And we have a greater chance of success if we design it in tandem with the PC/Mac/Desktop experience (instead of retrofitting it later). And if we implement AirPlay technology, playing it on the couch on an iPad, through an Apple TV on the big screen would be awesome. Of course, the UI would need to work when you only have the iPad.

2. We need to design the art/graphics with high resolution displays in mind FIRST. When my iPad 3 gets here tomorrow, it will have a higher resolution screen than the computer I work on every day. (I'm a graphic designer. I design websites and mobile UI every single day.)

3. We have a unique opportunity to design an RPG from the ground up that takes advantage of a modern device like the iPad. Tablets like the iPad aren't going anywhere. They are truly our future, whether you like it or not.

4. I want to play this game. And if it's on my iPad, I'll actually get to play it. Spending time with my family comes first, as others here have mentioned. But when I go to bed at night, I can lie next to my wife and play Wasteland 2 for a couple hours before I fall asleep. If it's on my computer, I won't get to play nearly as much (or want to since I sit in front of the computer for 8-10 hours a day).

[Korron]

Neither I'd prefer more content.

[Madball357]

First, proper computer users

Then, yes iPad, Android and wherever you can port it without compromising the game's essence.

[ET3D]

Let us be honest: most of the people funding this project are presumably at least 35 years old and (hopefully) have families and full time jobs. So if there is any chance these people can find the time to play an RPG, it is on a mobile platform such as iOS.

This is exactly the reason I want an Android version. That said, I don't know if you're right that most people funding will be like this.

[Harvey]

Windows != PC. PC uses different operating systems and mac version can be exactly the same as other two. Plus you can use OpenGL and cross-platform tools for all versions. Tablet is unnecessary, and probably not commercially viable.
1) Nobody gonna play this game in transport while going to work. And if you at home, it's just better to play with big screen and decent controls.
2) Touchscreen is really inferior controls, has to make game worse. If console games are dumbed down, than handheld is downright lobotomized. Handheld game's purpose is to waste time, which is not bad, but it's not what this project is about.
3) You have to sell iOS game for 1-10 dollars.
4) People buying ipads are not interested in this game. At all. Well 1% users is interested, they can just play on pc.
And again, I did not pledged for iOS game. You need gamepad to play a fighting game. And you need mouse and keyboard to play good complex RPG. Deal with it.

[Prometheus]

I could be wrong here, but it seems like there is no tablet version planned?

I certainly side with you Harvey -- I don't see the point, and I don't want to see a crippled PC version for the sake of tablets.

[paultakeda]

And you need mouse and keyboard to play good complex RPG. Deal with it.

I could be wrong here, but it seems like there is no tablet version planned?

Actually Fargo has stated that the game will be compatible via tablet, since any decent game using a mouse will duplicate all commands on the keyboard via mouse context menus and commands. Still, the priority is Win/OSX/Linux. I'd say Android would be an easy port if there's a Linux version, with iOS requiring a bit more time, but both will probably be post-release.

But I want to know: what about Windows Kinect?

[Prometheus]

Honestly, Kinect is a pretty cool piece of hardware ... but yeah, at this point I'm not sure that I'm looking forward to using hand gestures and dancing around as a replacement for making Ranger 1 walk 5 meters and shoot at a wolf. :p

[kasra5004]

The poll is too limited, I personally want to see an android version first.And it even makes more srnse that way because it is much much easier to do so after doing the Linux version.

But a tablet version is just great.

[nameless01]

Version for iPAD - it's very cool...

[Ekaros]

The poll is too limited, I personally want to see an android version first.And it even makes more srnse that way because it is much much easier to do so after doing the Linux version.

But a tablet version is just great.

I demand version for my Sony PRS-T1, who says I can't play this game on my android ereader ;D

[drake]

IPAD cause market is already established there with turnbased strategy games , but price might be too high .
You probaly for both system , need to cut up the game in parts to sell it .

Since most games don´t sell well for full price , basically cut it in parts to sell for 5 , and people decide if they want the full set and chapters . or stop playing at chapter 1.