Unofficial Torchlight II FAQ (Updated August 2012)

[FOE]

is the German distributor only distributing the exact same release as runic?

I hope so! // Hoffe ich doch! Bei TL1 war's ja auch so, abgesehen von der Tatsache, dass (nur) die Steam-Version ein Ereignissesystem hatte.

Or are they responsible for the german translation, will I become dependent on the German supplier for this for things like a patch. (Meaning Runic makes a patch, but the translators don't deliver I can not play the newest patch and most likely can not join many online games anymore)

No Idea, but by TL1 it was only the translation, what came by JooWooD. // Keine Ahnung, wird sich nach der Release zeigen!? Da aber TL2 über ein Patch-System verfügen soll (bei TL1 musste man ja immer pro Version ein Gesamtpaket downloaden), sollte es bei/mit den anderen Sprach version eigentlich keine Probleme geben!?

Could they add some check to require the DVD to be in the player?

I hope so! TL2 shall be come without DMR (only a Key registration online?!)! // Hoffentlich nicht!!! Die digitale Version soll ja nur eine Key-Registrierung haben, mehr nicht! (Bei TL1 hatte die Boxed-Version auch keinerlei DMR.)

[marco]

@FOE:
You are sort of contradicting yourself at some point.
If the German distributer only distributes the Runic version (which does not have a DVD), how can there be a DVD check. (You hope they do not change anything, but hope they add this.)

edit: removed wrong remark

[FOE]

You are sort of contradicting yourself at some point.

Sorry!!! Mistake!!!

It should be: I hope not!!! By TL1 it was not, so I hope it dosn't come by TL2!

//

Sorry, war ein Fehler! Es sollte natürlich heißen: Ich hoffe nicht! Bei TL1 gab es ja bei der Boxed-Version auch kein DMR, die müsste man nicht einmal per Key Online freischalten!

[Webbstre]

So... we don't have any concrete details about the German boxed version. We know that languages will be patched in after release, so whatever version of the game you buy you will be able to select from the available languages from that point on. That implies that languages are included in the patch, as opposed to each language needing a separate patch, which was the case for TL1.

[FreakingNutz]

this may be a repeat but i was wondering (being a mac user currently) since the game when you buy it comes with the ability to put it on your pc and then your mac once the mac version becomes available two questions although the second question may be redundant.
1) is it cross-platform? as in will pc users be able to play with mac users and eventual console users?
2) will a character created on a pc be able to be played on a mac once the mac version comes out?

[Paws]

Yes, and doubtful, but you won't know until Mac launch.

[DashWatson]

1. What about companions?

Playing in offline mode can get lonely , and D3 offers up 3 companions (to choose from) with their original skillsets, and PERSONALITIES (complete with snarky comments and friendly banter from time to time). A similar addition would be welcome to T2. In T1 when someone made a mod (Kelin Tor's Mercenary Company) where you could hire upto 3 companions provided you can shell out enough gold to hire them (and then keep them forever, never letting them die using Heal All spell after battles) , but T2 should have companions whom you meet throughout the storyline. Check out D3's companions style if you can find time...

2. The camera: Is it static or moves around?

In T1, we had to use the TorchCAM to get a 3rd person look if we wanted and also rotate and do other stuff with the camera. T2 should have the feature inbuilt...

Lastly, just a query (as I've not played T2 beta): Are the quests given by specific questgivers as in T1, or do many people (NPCs) we meet throughout our adventure give us side-quests?

[SilentWinter]

1. What about companions?

you will only have your pet, a better companion system could be modded out in the future

2. The camera: Is it static or moves around?

static like in TL1

Lastly, just a query (as I've not played T2 beta): Are the quests given by specific questgivers as in T1, or do many people (NPCs) we meet throughout our adventure give us side-quests?

there will be more NPCs to give you side quests

[Skyhaster]

Please tell me something about your DRM thing. Do i need that acc even for single player?

Can i access the multiplayer with any other runic acc? Or is one versioncode merged with my acc ike in Beta?

I heard that i have to make a Runic acc for having updates?

Where are the differences between Steam and boxed version in concrete concerning those Q?



I saw some people raging about this in other forums. They hate this account thing.

[Skladzien]

Please tell me something about your DRM thing. Do i need that acc even for single player?
Can i access the multiplayer with any other runic acc? Or is one versioncode merged with my acc ike in Beta?
I heard that i have to make a Runic acc for having updates?
Where are the differences between Steam and boxed version in concrete concerning those Q?


I saw some people raging about this in other forums. They hate this account thing.

Man that was about DIABLO 3 not TORCHLIGHT 2.
Torchlight 2 has NO DRM attached. You can use torchlight without any runic accounts if You do not plan to play multiplayer (which will be lan-like not BN-like).

[UncleJim]

Please tell me something about your DRM thing. Do i need that acc even for single player?

Can i access the multiplayer with any other runic acc? Or is one versioncode merged with my acc ike in Beta?

I heard that i have to make a Runic acc for having updates?

Where are the differences between Steam and boxed version in concrete concerning those Q?




I saw some people raging about this in other forums. They hate this account thing.

This is all from memory, so i might be wrong on a few points.

No you do not need your Runic account to play single player or lan. Your runic account is for online play only.

Yes your registration code is tied to your account like in the beta.

Yes I am fairly certain you will need a Runic account to get updates.

So far the boxed versions will only be available in Russia and Germany. All versions should be getting the same updates within hours of each other including Steam, Perfect World, Runic, Russia and Germany.

[gold163]

I don't think you'll need a Runic account to get updates. It probably starts up via a patcher, you don't need to log in until you're in-game and want to play multi online.

[Skyhaster]

a k :/ Quite a year ago Mr. schaefer stated that i will need an acc to get patches.

http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/torchligh ... 24828.html

Information concerning this could be done better by Runic.I guess its something many people would like to know.

[Zagros]

Hello,

I was just wondering, will there be a kind of parental control option in Torchlight II ? Or if you like, will we be able to turn off the "blood" effects ?

i know, i know, why on earth would i want to turn off those nice effects. Well, i have a little boy that i know would love to watch me play the game (or help me play while he sits on my lap ). And there has to be a lot of older children (6 to 10 for example) who would like to play the game but their parents won't let them because of those effects.

Anyway, not a crucial option to have in the game but would be very nice to have.

Have a nice day !

[Webbstre]

a k :/ Quite a year ago Mr. schaefer stated that i will need an acc to get patches.

http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/torchligh ... 24828.html

Information concerning this could be done better by Runic.I guess its something many people would like to know.

That option is in Torchlight 1 and will be in 2

[UncleJim]

Hello,

I was just wondering, will there be a kind of parental control option in Torchlight II ? Or if you like, will we be able to turn off the "blood" effects ?

i know, i know, why on earth would i want to turn off those nice effects. Well, i have a little boy that i know would love to watch me play the game (or help me play while he sits on my lap ). And there has to be a lot of older children (6 to 10 for example) who would like to play the game but their parents won't let them because of those effects.

Anyway, not a crucial option to have in the game but would be very nice to have.

Have a nice day !

Yes there will be a no blood option. It was discussed in this thread viewtopic.php?f=30&t=27676&hilit=blood+option with a Dev response on the first page confirming that there will be a no blood option.

[TheGlaive]

Does anyone know if mods will be available on steam workshop? That seems like a natural place to manage them if you pre-ordered the game from steam.

[Omnifas]

Does anyone know if mods will be available on steam workshop? That seems like a natural place to manage them if you pre-ordered the game from steam.

They've discussed it, but nothing about committing to it.

[gladiac]

Hi guys,
i wondered if it would be possible to mod the game so that someone can implement private/closed servers just like in D2.
because that's what holding me back atm.

[Webbstre]

Hi guys,
i wondered if it would be possible to mod the game so that someone can implement private/closed servers just like in D2.
because that's what holding me back atm.

It's still a possibility, but the devs won't make a final decision until after release.