Hey everyone!
Here’s a little treat -- a preview of the banter brainstorm doc me and my co-writer have been cooking up over the past two weeks. When I said this banter was extensive, I meant it. We’re talking 55 pages of ideas -- not for the faint of heart if you plan to read it all (or even part of it, 😅).
This isn’t your standard follower chatter -- they’ll comment on each other’s questlines, spark mini character arcs, reference certain features (like both reminding you to do Drinking Buddies if you haven’t), and even look out for each other mid-combat. It’s written to feel like a real family dynamic, with plenty of room to expand in the future.
It’s a lot of content, but the good news is that it’ll be straightforward to write now that the brainstorming is done -- and banter is easier to implement in the Creation Kit compared to full quests or technical features. That means there’s still time and space for the other Ashe and SDA update content to move forward alongside it. Of course, as with anything in mod production, details can shift -- so take this as the current plan rather than something fully locked in (that'll come with script lock on August 31). My goal is still to tackle as much as possible from what I’ve initially announced.
The doc’s organized as best as possible for a brainstorm, so it’s still a little chaotic in spots -- but it’s a solid picture of the tone and style you can expect in the final version. Some bits may change, but the core vibe is locked in.
The full script spreadsheet is coming in the next few weeks, and that’s going to be a big one -- so keep an eye out! For now, enjoy the peek, and if anything jumps out at you, I’m always happy to hear your thoughts.
If you haven’t joined the Discord yet, now’s a great time! I drop extra sneak-preview tidbits in the #sneak-previews channel -- little behind-the-scenes moments that aren’t big enough for full posts, but make for a steady stream of BTS content.You can find the brainstorm doc here.Thanks, stay awesome folks!
--Marty