To accomplish that, youll also need to get a watchful guard leathered.
Even if you get away without drinking much, the quest sort of acts as though youve given in.
This last twist underlines how the game world’s sexism and chauvinism are abetted by boozing.
It’s constantly trying to get him at least tipsy, if not raging drunk.
The game’s RPG underbelly portrays alcohol as akin to a power-up with a mix of buffs anddebuffs.
But Im a bit bothered by what all this suggests about the realworld ‘utility’ of booze.
Why do we quicksave?
Because were concerned about the threats ahead, and worried about losing our progress.
The game does simulate more severe consequences for overdoing it.
Beyond fleeting hangovers, you’re free to make it such a habit that you become an alcoholic.
Levelling-up remains gaming’s most popular vice, I guess.
So if you’re going to imbibe, pace yourself.
Do what I do at a lot of games industry events and enjoy the ambience from a corner.
Maybe go have a look at the pond.
I woke the day after bloodied and incarcerated but not hungover.
Its entirely my imagination but I feel like Deliverance 2 was disappointed with me.
You’re decent company, Deliverance 2, but you’re a bit of a liability at parties.
Im getting too old for this.
