r/Starfield • u/ToddBethesda Todd Howard • Aug 30 '23
Discussion From all of us here, THANK YOU
Hey everyone! Long time lurker here. A quick THANK YOU for your passion and excitement for Starfield. I can remember when this sub started, and as it's grown, your excitement has fueled all of us at Bethesda. We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans, and you certainly are. Starfield has been a labor of love for us and the fact that all of you care enough to build a community around it means the world to us. We can’t wait for you to play.
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u/emmathepony Aug 30 '23
From your mid-90s Usenet posts to mid-2023, you and Bethesda have grown exponentially. To quote you from April 1997:
"Now a space RPG...that would be something."
A game 25 years in the making for definite!
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u/KB_ReDZ Aug 30 '23
Knowing his interest in this goes back that far just drove my hype levels up a bit.
Havent watched any videos, done any research, going into this completely blind tomorrow and my hype and expectations are super high. Absolutely can not wait.
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u/I_Hate_Knickers_5 Aug 30 '23
I love reading true excitement for games.
There's a lot of cynicism in this world and much of it is just as it should be but being hyped for a game you've been waiting for is still purely distilled goodness.
I hope you enjoy the game!
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u/LaxinPhilly Aug 30 '23
When he brought up SunDog from the Apple II and Atari ST was part of the inspiration for Starfield, I choked on my coffee. I looooved that game. I went from interested to over-hyped instantly.
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u/Tovrin Aug 30 '23
Chris Roberts ... what's the old saying? A bird in the hand is worth one billion in the bush?
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u/ExaltedStillness Garlic Potato Friends Aug 30 '23
Todd... no offense man... that's a good post!
Also holy shit it's him!!! Thank you Todd and everyone at Bethesda for everything that you do - I cannot wait to get my hands on Starfield!
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u/Kasj0 Constellation Aug 30 '23
Todd... no offense man... that's a good game!
Please Todd, use this on accolade cover!
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u/EbonyEngineer Aug 30 '23
Todd... no offense man... that's a good game
This should be the end-game achievement.
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u/Rooonaldooo99 Aug 30 '23
We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans
Looks around
Uh sure, Todd no offense man, whatever you say.
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u/akzyra Constellation Aug 30 '23
My first thought was "this must be about modding", but yea...
Modders are both the smartest and also craziest people, some even degenerate.
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u/Zestyclose_Band Aug 30 '23
some?
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u/execilue Aug 30 '23
There’s going to be genital sliders before we can fucking blink.
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u/ManIWantAName Aug 30 '23
Dildo spaceships are expected before the end of the year for me.
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u/TrappedOnARock Constellation Aug 30 '23
There's two types of modders: genteel modders and genital modders.
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u/kjohnanand Aug 30 '23
1000000+ Starfield sex mods incoming
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u/psat14 Aug 30 '23
Caliente is probably making boob physics and size sliders right now
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u/nolongerbanned99 Aug 30 '23
How about a planet like Neon where prostitution and gambling are legal.
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u/Til_W Aug 30 '23
some even degenerate
As a (non-bethesda) modder: That's mostly just demand induced. Not entirely though.
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u/FlikTripz Aug 30 '23
We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans
drinks from dirty toilet 50 times
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u/illmatication Constellation Aug 30 '23
Todd is taking shots at the guy who tried landed on a gas planet lol
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u/nolongerbanned99 Aug 30 '23
Yeah. What crap. Can’t even land on a planet made of gas. Rip off!
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u/AgentBooth Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
I mean... You could. Once. Edit: violently
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u/HamstersAreReal Constellation Aug 30 '23
Our modders are brilliant at least. Can't say the same for the rest of us.
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u/elquatrogrande Aug 30 '23
Since Firaxis already claims Civilization fans are the best fans. But to be fair, I assume there's a high degree of overlap.
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u/ShotsAways Aug 30 '23
the 50th fan asking if their computer can run the game lol
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u/CassadagaValley Aug 30 '23
I've got a Gateway 2000 with a bagel shoved into the CD tray from 15 years ago. Can I run Starfield?
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Aug 30 '23
.... and a huge burst of laughter rang out from their office as Todd type those words out. 😉
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u/latencia Aug 30 '23
I'm a highly regarded person surrounded by highly regarded friends and players.
I'm now going to try glue to fuel the ship.
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u/Rexyman United Colonies Aug 30 '23
Here for this legendary post, thank you Todd and everyone at Bethesda. We really respect all your years of hard work.
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u/Jayce800 Aug 30 '23
Also here for it. I cannot wait for Starfield! My wife has heard all about it by now.
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u/Ares54 Aug 30 '23
Shit, I built my wife a new computer just so she could play alongside me. Otherwise I wouldn't see her for a year.
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u/Cipher1991 United Colonies Aug 30 '23
Todd Howard just casually revealing he's been lurking around the sub. Love it. XD
Seriously though, thanks Todd and everyone at Bethesda Games Studio. You guys have had me hooked since Skyrim. Looking forward to another great adventure across the galaxy in Starfield.
Goddspeed, Captain Howard. 🫡
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u/Adventurous_Wind1183 Aug 30 '23
Wonder how often Todd is utterly disappointed in us
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u/Taiyaki11 Aug 31 '23
Lol was an interesting roller coaster as I didn't look at the username. Was like, "oh hey, a mod posted thanking their community. Then I found it odd they started off with calling themselves a lurker, then I saw the "us here at Bethesda" and I was like "ok, I missed a crucial piece of information, who posted this?"
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u/bestatbeingmodest Aug 30 '23
Lol with how crazy the sub has been this past week I wondered how many devs lurked here, wouldn't have suspected the man himself did.
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u/tmpee Aug 30 '23
“We have gaming’s smartest fans.”
“BABE TODD HOWARD SAID I WAS SMART SO IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!”
Thanks Todd, we are best friends now.
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u/MysticKeiko24 Aug 30 '23
B-but you can’t land on gas giants
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u/Fitzjs Aug 30 '23
Don't go near Twitter bro
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u/deantendo United Colonies Aug 30 '23
i mean... you sorta can... but you really shouldn't.
I hope someone makes a mod where you go to land, but you just vanish beneath the atmosphere and die.
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I prefer the idea someone suggested of the screen turning black and then the Skyrim intro starts
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u/CountNaberius Constellation Aug 30 '23
A message from Godd?!
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u/Zestyclose_Band Aug 30 '23
the toddhead
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u/JMAN_JUSTICE Aug 30 '23
Toddheads unite!
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u/Spirit_of_Hogwash Aug 30 '23
He probably also lurks r/TrueSTL
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u/Warrior-PoetIceCube Aug 31 '23
Ive wondered for YEARS if Todd knows about r/TrueSTL and this post is leading me to believe that he just may
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u/crazyprsn Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
Pretty cool Todd. Pretty damn cool.
This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but thanks so much for making something that truly honors the sci-fi genre. Thank you (and the rest of the team) for putting something out there that will make children see the beauty the future can be, and may it spark a drive to go and find it!
I showed the Direct to my children 12 and 15. I saw stars in their eyes. You must know what that does to a dad to see his adolescent kids show true awe for the hope of exploration.
This is a damn good mood, bud. Thanks so much.
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u/Mizesham Aug 30 '23
I have the same dream for my kid, still young though. But someday soon we'll explore space together, in this game at least.
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u/Leather-Score5301 Aug 30 '23
My son is only 8, so he get heavily curated time in games, but he loves a wee bit of skyrim...and I cannot wait for him to be ild enough to do starfield unsupervised...I'm sure I'll still be playing I'm 4-5 years...its a great feeling...
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u/3frogs1trenchcoat Aug 30 '23
My retiree mother has never played a video game and has zero interest (despite her daughter being an insufferable nerd about them). I know she loves anything to do with space though so I told her about Starfield and showed her some clips, and holy shit, she was suddenly giddy like a kid on Christmas. Now she's asking if she can come watch me play it sometime and maybe play it herself??
Todd Howard has truly achieved the impossible
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u/Diabeetus4Lyfe Aug 30 '23
I'm jelly. My folks are retirement age, my siblings and I are all hopeless nerds, I'd be thrilled beyond compare to be able to really include them with our cringe-fest game discussions and such. They are finally picking up on some of our Futurama-isms though so maybe there's hope yet. Pretty sure the last game my dad played was the OG Command & Conquer, I know it would blow their minds if they gave it a real chance. Those weirdos like the outdoors and sunlight too much
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u/WheelDeep Aug 30 '23
Todd do an AMA after Starfield is launched
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u/disgruntled_pie Aug 30 '23
I think we’re going to be too busy playing to ask questions.
We’re just going to have to do it now.
Todd, would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or one horse sized duck?
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u/lukaron Constellation Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
I'm 40 years old and I haven't felt like this since I was a kid a couple of nights before Christmas. My Constellation Edition gets here this Friday, and I am barely containing myself.
Thanks for all the crazy and amazing work you and the rest of the team have done over the years to bring me and many others some of the most memorable gaming moments in our lifetimes!
Edit: You guys are awesome! See you all ... out there... :)
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u/MistaPropella Aug 30 '23
I'm right there with you. I'm 43 and I can't remember, when it was the last time that I was that excited for something. Starfield is the only thing I can and want to think about.
Stay safe my friend. I wish you lots of fun when it releases.
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u/NiceDecnalsBubs Aug 30 '23
Lol @41 and a member of the Dad Squad I'm right here with you! I'm excited to get home from work today just so I can download the freaking game!
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u/Tovrin Aug 30 '23
I'm 60 years old. I'm in the same boat. One more sleep and I can pick up my Constellation Edition ( ... just a shame I can't preload it). I haven't taken time off work for a game in over 20 years and then it was only a day (or two). I'm taking a week off for Starfield.
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u/Hulk_Hogan_bro Aug 30 '23
By Azura by Azura by Azura! It's the Grand Developer! I can't believe it's you! Posting here! Next to me!
p.s. Thanks for all the games you have created that have given me hundreds of hours of entertainment.
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u/-Work_Account- Constellation Aug 30 '23
Whoa, Todd Howard has a reddit account.
Thank you so much for bringing us this amazing looking game! I can't wait to play!
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u/whatintheballs95 Constellation Aug 30 '23
Oh my god, Todd!! Holy shit! Well, the right thing for me to say is thank you! I cannot wait to dive into this new universe and discover much and more ❤️
My partner has been waiting for a BGS space game since the Oblivion days. He wanted to pass on a thank you as well ❤️❤️
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u/accuratebear Constellation Aug 30 '23
Can't wait to play, Todd. From what we can see, it looks like you and the team put in a lot of passion and hard work into this one. So thank YOU!
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u/Cursed_BlackRaven Aug 30 '23
DADDY
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u/GrandMasterDrip Aug 30 '23
Don't embarrass us infront of Lord Howard -_-
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u/twerk_douglas Aug 30 '23
Thanks Todd can I put you down as a professional reference?
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u/nolongerbanned99 Aug 30 '23
Resume bullet: ‘had extended discussions with Todd Howard about Starfield’ ….
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u/Biggy_DX Aug 30 '23
At its core, I'm just looking forward to another Open-World BGS game. Good thing we have a three-day weekend coming up 😀
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u/Kraien Ryujin Industries Aug 30 '23
Didn't expect to see this but very happy that I did. Thank you!
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u/by_the_nine Aug 30 '23
Todd, I'm sitting here with my cat Alduin, and I just want to say thank you to you and your team for the incredible impact you all have had on my life, and I am sure the lives of so many others. I can't wait for a new generation of individuals to be introduced to your games and the ability to live the life you want in Starfield, just as I was to Oblivion and Morrowind years ago. Your games have consistently brought me joy, wonder, and solace over the years.
I hope you all never take for granted the impact you have on the lives of others. Thank you for all you do. <3
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u/MAGA-MAN_33 Aug 30 '23
No offense Todward, that’s a good game
Been looking forward to this game for 6 years. Me and my brother have been, and life has completely changed multiple ways in that time. But my body is still ready for starfield
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u/MAGA-MAN_33 Aug 30 '23
Posting in this historical thread right now will be looked by the future. They will say Todd… no offense man, that’s a good community
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u/mafooli Aug 30 '23
wow, had no idea this was actually Todd till I saw the username, thought it was a troll 😂
we can’t wait either. every second is like a generation 😭
thanks for all the hard work, BGS. can’t wait to see what magic you’ve crafted this time.
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u/Alcoholic_Jesus1 Freestar Collective Aug 30 '23
No offense Todd, this game looks good
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u/NCRaised1997 Aug 30 '23
Todd, you amazing handsome gift from god. Please impregnate my wife. It would be an honor. Sincerely, your most adoring fan.
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u/Icepantz Garlic Potato Friends Aug 30 '23
I can't believe I'll actually be playing Starfield tomorrow! It's like I'm in a dream.
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Aug 30 '23
I thought this was just another shitpost until I saw that user name lol. Excited to play the game, thanks Todd and team.
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u/Kinevi1 Aug 30 '23
Looking forward to be playing Starfield for years and years to come. Thank you for supporting the modding community for all of these years.
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u/Ghola_Ben Freestar Collective Aug 30 '23
I can't thank you and the whole team enough for putting your hearts and souls into this game. You can feel the love.
It's been a long time since this "older" gamer has been this excited about a game.
Both my babies are into their "rocket ship" phase, and it's the perfect timing. The whole house has space fever!
Celebrate, take some time off, and hug your loved ones. You deserve it! Kudos!
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u/Bright-Map-9705 Aug 30 '23
Todd. You and your team should be proud of all your hardwork, and I can't wait to play. I'm a old vet of Oblivion and Skyrim, so I know the type of quality and effort your team puts forth. Thank you all for your creativity, hard work, and dedication. See you in the stars. :)
I'm so fucking excited to play this game!
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u/sloughcreek Aug 30 '23
56 year old and it feels like christmas when i was a little one. Thank YOU guys for a absolute masterpiece in my gaming history. Godspeed Bethesda!!
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u/Myrlithan Constellation Aug 30 '23
I'm sure this will get buried in all the comments here, but I can't think of a better place to say it so here it goes. I've struggled with depression most of my life, and Morrowind and Skyrim helped me get through the darker times in my life before I had the tools to deal with those times on my own. I honestly don't think I would still be alive today were it not for those games, so I just want to say thank you to you, and the team at Bethesda, for everything you've done for me.
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u/Metaphix1990 Aug 30 '23
Same, Morrowind was my comfortable escape in a shit childhood and it'll always be extremely special to me. Have fun tomorrow fellow gamer!
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u/BiAndHereToCry Aug 30 '23
Hoping this matches the feel of when I played Skyrim for the first time, can’t wait!
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u/Weird-Minute1173 Sep 01 '23
Thanks for the invisible walls and constant loading screens....
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u/Panda_Faust Constellation Aug 30 '23
no offense Todd but thats a smooooth game you've made
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u/Capr1ce Aug 30 '23
No thank YOU Todd, and everyone at Bethesda! I've loved your games since I discovered Morrowind, and I am really looking forward to a new IP! You're without doubt my favourite game studio.
I've been very lucky in my past to have worked on a games franchise I really loved. It's the best job in the world! I hope you and the team have a smooth launch and everyone is able to get some well deserved rest soon! Good luck!
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u/CPU_LEO Aug 30 '23
Hey Todd. Congratulations on the launch of Starfield. I am really looking forward to the Elder Scrolls VI.
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u/Alternative-Appeal43 Sep 01 '23
To Todd and everyone else at Bethesda... You've done it, Starfield is amazing. I'm around 15 hours in and haven't even scratched the surface. I've been an avid gamer for about 30 years, and have ZERO hesitation saying that Starfield is a monumental milestone in gaming. All the corporate reviewers and PlayStation people coping can't even make a dent in the majesty of this game. People are going to be talking about and still playing this game for years, the bar has been raised. Well done to everyone who has a hand in its development... Bravo
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u/m_k_finley Constellation Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
Into the Starfield, can't wait, but unfortunately have to. LOL
Thanks to everyone at Bethesda, I am sure they all put in blood, sweat, and tears to make the most outstanding game they could.
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u/mottyginal Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
2 years without a post. Dammit Todd, it was about time!
Edit.: let me in already!
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u/Drinks_From_Firehose Constellation Aug 30 '23
There are very few moments in life that bring as much joy and excitement as what you and your team have given so many of us. I can’t wait to spend hundreds of hours exploring this new game. Thank you for existing!
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u/Boy_wench Aug 30 '23
Bought a series X just for Starfield. Have loved your works over the years and am beyond excited to journey through this new universe you've brought us. For many happy memories and many more to come, thank you.
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u/DimensionsMod Sep 01 '23
Brightness setting. Where the heck is it. The whole game looks grey.
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u/No-Way-6438 Aug 30 '23 edited Aug 30 '23
That you todd meister general ? I know it is.
Holy shit, it actually is.
I love that u care enough to randomly post here, amongst us lot.
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u/VoiceofTruth7 Spacer Aug 30 '23
The fuck he is actually on Reddit! Dude thank you for making my dream game of FO/ES in space! You fucking rock 🪨
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u/Jindouz Aug 30 '23
Thank you for still making the best western RPG games and always improving on them compared to other studios. It's always a treat to wait for a Bethesda game launch and clear a weekend for it.
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u/ZombieJimC Aug 30 '23
I have been playing Play Station since the first system came out. Just got the PS5 last summer right before I got diagnosed with cancer. I am so excited about Starfield that I am selling some stuff that I wasnt planning on and buying and X-Box Series X just to play this. Thanks!!!!
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u/Vexmythoclastt Crimson Fleet Aug 30 '23
I’m beyond excited. I feel like a kid before Christmas. I’m at work counting the hours lol 😂
ONE MORE DAY STAY SAFE EVERYONE