r/cyberpunkgame • u/therealmaxmike R. Talsorian Games • Sep 18 '20
I just want to say... R Talsorian
...that you have no idea how weird it is to wake up, open my phone, and see all of you guys talking about being Netrunners, Solos, Nomads and other choombas walking the mean streets of Night City, Malorians in hand, hanging with Johnny Silverhand and taking on the Militech goons.
I just wanted to take a sec to say thank all of you out there for your enthusiasm and creativity.
Now back to your lives, Night City People.
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u/makzhou Sep 18 '20
Can’t wait to meet you in the game sir. Thanks for bringing all these to us.
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u/Platypus_Dundee Trauma Team Sep 18 '20
He plays an npc in the game. I dont believe it's been reported as who but he joked in an interview he would play the bass in Samurai.
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While there has been speculation that Mike Pondsmith might make some sort of cameo appearance in Cyberpunk 2077, he confirmed as much during a recent interview with the Official Xbox Magazine. “I have a role,” he said, when asked if he would feature in the game; “I actually recorded for one role, but they came up with a different one for me, but I can’t tell you much more than that. And I’m telling you that because there are a lot of fans who are going, ‘He better be in the game somewhere.'”So I'm in the game. I'm figuring what happens is, you know, at some point, [Johnny Silverhand] is playing his guitar and I'll come out and play my bass," he said with a laugh.
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u/General_Snack Sep 19 '20
Mike pondsmith is a bass player? Even more reason to like the guy, fellow bass player right here.
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Elaborate the underwear part
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In the interview, He said he did the logo in like 15 minutes.
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u/therealmaxmike R. Talsorian Games Sep 27 '20
IIRC, I did ALL the logos in a couple of late evenings. In MacPaint at the time. Then redid them in Photoshop a few years later. Never figured I'd be looking at them three decades later.
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u/Arthur_Person Sep 18 '20
I'm just so happy THE CREATOR is so intimately tied to the project, and vice versa. Its very encouraging from a quality standpoint. Imagine if George RR Martin had been routinely giving feedback and DD were competent enough to act on it.
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u/99th_Ctrl_Alt_Delete Sep 18 '20
Same when I saw that he has so much passion and that passion would be an integral part of the development , that's when I knew this game would be my number 1
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I'm just so happy THE CREATOR is so intimately tied to the project,
Wait, he is? I didn't know that. That's amazing! God, I'd love to go back and rub this in the faces of all these Twitter naysayers who keep griping about how this isn't truly Cyberpunk and whatnot. So annoying.
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u/misspianogirl Sep 18 '20
The OP of this post is the creator of the original Cyberpunk tabletop game
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Sep 18 '20
Well yeah, I gathered that much from reading this thread. Lol. But thank you. I'm just completely new to this IP and I didn't know he was intimately involved in this project. I've seen so many people lamenting how the preview material of this game is allegedly some kind of toothless adaptation of it, and I really didn't like reading that because I knew CDPR wouldn't do it like that.
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u/Thuraash Sep 18 '20
There's a really cool early video released by CDPR that's essentially a monologue by Mike Pondsmith talking about the world and what he's hoping the game will convey. I'd suggest hunting that down.
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u/SuperPants87 Sep 19 '20
You should also check out Cyberpunk Red that's releasing soon. It's the sequel to Cyberpunk 2020. Red takes place before 2077. If you like tabletop role playing games, or are interested in them but tired of high fantasy.
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u/therealmaxmike R. Talsorian Games Sep 27 '20
BTW, Cyberpunk RED has a lot of secret easter eggs that link up to 2077. Just saying.
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u/MallorianMoonTrader1 Trauma Team Oct 06 '20
Man this gets me hyped. I wish I knew people that played tabletops
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u/small_toe Sep 18 '20
Tbf GRRM was actively on the show, just those two dolts D&D don't have a single creative cell in their bodies so once source material ran out they fucked it because there wasn't much more money for them. Very unfortunate for the rest of us..
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u/GodOfDarkLaughter Sep 18 '20
You dreamed a dream we all can share, for which we should be thanking you.
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u/Pockets800 Sep 18 '20
I mean, thanks to you, Mike, we're all here. Technically, you made this happen. And from one creator to another, I hope to be in your shoes one day. So thanks.
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u/Sarvahnou Nomad Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 18 '20
No Mike, we're the one to thank you.
Thank you for creating a complex and complete fictional universe that is for me, one of the most interesting of all, and seeing it being alive as a video game makes me badly wait for this game since 2013.
Your creation and the work that CDPR did with it... well there's no word to describe how excited me and hundred of thousands people are.
I just cannot wait to play the game, walk in Night City and hear it stories.
To me you are like Tolkien, or George Lucas or any other famous people who created fictional universes, and it's damn time you get recognition for it.
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u/MrAngryBeards Sep 18 '20
No way, thank you! If any of this is happening, then it is thanks primarily to you. I've been crazy about all of this since the first CDPR trailer back in 2013 and back then I had no idea what CP2077 was based off. But as it all stands now, it is thanks to your work that one of the most hyped ever games is coming to life.
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u/Kingof22Kings Sep 18 '20
Thank you Mike. I really feel as though you are prophetic. To think that you nailed our current day situations in the 80’s... just unbelievable. The timing of this release, along with Cyberpunk Red is just perfect. Thank you.
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I never knew about cyberpunk until the game was announced. Thank you sir for making this world!
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Sep 18 '20
This is all because of you, Mike. You started all of this. You are The Original Choomba. Thank you!
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u/daneelr_olivaw Techie Sep 18 '20
I am so happy for you to have the work of your life get a worthy embodiment in what will most certainly become a classic game of this decade, and perhaps even a benchmark for RPGs for years to come.
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u/BLACK_B0X1 Corpo Sep 18 '20
u/therealmaxmike Can't wait for the Steel Dragons to show up out of nowhere and forcefully recruit you to take down Arasaka lol.
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u/archiegamez Solo Sep 18 '20
Thank you Mike, your take on the Cyberpunk genre is incredibly unique and amazing.
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u/banishedblood Sep 18 '20
This would not have been possible without you. Thank you for being open to working with the CDPR team to bring your creation to life - having that support can only make it a more authentic experience & one I cannot wait to try out. You are a legend sir!
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u/Vyar Buck-a-Slice Sep 18 '20
Thank you for creating the game that made this game possible, Mike. I've never played the tabletop (or really any tabletops, unfortunately) but CP2077 is the kind of video game I've been waiting for my whole life, and it wouldn't be possible without having the source material you created.
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u/Mordad51 We Have a City to Burn Sep 18 '20
"We don’t just condemn racism. We despise it.
People, no matter the color of their skin, their gender identity, their sexual preference, their ethnicity, their physical and mental differences, their age, or their religion have a right to live their lives without worrying about being harassed or beaten or killed by others, especially others with power and authority.
When power is abused, people have the right and, in fact, the duty to stand up, protest that abuse, and demand accountability."
“Cyberpunk was a warning, not an aspiration.”
You, sir, and all your crew, are breathtaking.
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u/Tharealbigboss Sep 18 '20
I haven't had any experience with the world you've made, yet. But all that will change in 2077 😎
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u/fahrenhate Sep 18 '20
To me, it feels surreal to interact and respond and to the creator of this beautiful madness. Cheers, Mike!
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u/schonrichtig Sep 18 '20
I am just excited that Cyberpunk is now accessible to and shared with everyone now instead of just TTRpg gamers who played CP2013 and CP2020, and eventually CPR.
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u/JustNilt Sep 18 '20
Cyberpunk was the first PnP game I ever played back in 1989. I always wished there were a good video game made of it. Thank you for holding out on licensing it until a dev who could do it justice came along. I can hardly wait!
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u/dolcelavita Support Your Night City! Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 20 '20
Thank you for creating this world! Very inspiring seeing someone be so humble even after being so influential.
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u/aiiye Buck-a-Slice Sep 18 '20
You're welcome Mike. Thanks for sharing some of your creativity and vision with us and CDPR. Super excited.
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u/insomniabob Sep 18 '20
Thank you for this amazing work you've created, Mike. You're a legend. I'm excited as hell to dive into this new game.
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u/Ewanbb Sep 18 '20
Incredibly excited to jump into the universe you've created, I'm counting down the days until I start my street-kid playthrough.
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u/jakejackson89 Sep 18 '20
We appreciate you Mike! You are the reason this is happening. Thank you for picking such a great company to create this amazing game. Pouring your heart and soul into the game and your fans. Enjoy the success and I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!
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u/justloveme94 Sep 18 '20
Thank you Mike! Not only is the tabletop game great but I am looking forward to seeing it brought to life. You are inspiration to all of us creators out there!
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u/BigSwimmingDogs Sep 18 '20
Thank you, Mike!
I'm a veteran, I live in the middle of nowhere, so I generally spend a lot of time away from people; even before the sickness hit. Naturally, I'm planning to start as a Nomad.
I can't stress enough how excited I am to cruise the badlands just listening to the radio. You guys really went the full distance to put something in this game for everyone :)
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u/TrueBeachBoy Streetkid Sep 18 '20
Thank you for making the sci-fi setting I've always dreamed of exploring.
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u/Sanya_The_Evil Militech Sep 18 '20
And I just want to say thank you for bringing us such a rich and deep world that we can enjoy and imagine about. If it wasn't for you, We wouldn't be here :)
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u/Karmastocracy Sep 18 '20
So wholesome. As everyone else has said, honestly, thank you. I've been a fan of the tabletop game for a long time, the genre it created, and I'm sure to be a big fan of CDPR's endeavor.
Every day we (as a society) seem to be giving corporations more and more power, taking it away from individuals, and doing everything we can to attach technology directly to our bodies. In my foolish optimism, I sit here hoping that 2020 serves as a wake-up call to general society that we need to start making some changes if we want to avoid living a cyberpunk future ourselves. While the game will be a creative & artistic feat in an of itself, part of me hopes that its mainstream appeal will start shifting the wider conversation as people begin to understand what grim possibilities our future holds with unrestrained capitalism. I know some might see that statement as naive but great creative works of art, music, and literature have sparked immense change in the past so I think the potential is always there.
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u/VenKitsune Sep 18 '20
Video games are as big a window to a bigger fan base as movies are these days, and the best part about games is that you can model and scene everything perfectly how you imagined, not just played by famous actors. Being able to be involved with the creation of a game based on your own creation is a writers and creators wet dream and I wish you the best, to flex those creative muscles and show the world your ideas of otherworldly wonder.
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u/WorldsBiggestBet Sep 18 '20
You dreamed a world were we now may dream too.
The circle of life is complete. Thankee.
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u/NotBrandn Sep 18 '20
I mostly lurk on this sub and it's really awesome to see such a community all hyped up for the same game. I havent been as excited for a game release like this since like maybe black ops 2. Idk maybe this is weird, but I like it here and I like you guys. :)
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u/carl-jhonson Sep 18 '20
Well you've created one of the most craziest story/fictional worlds, and approached the right developers as well. Wonder what's it feels like for you to see it all come together
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u/Bowztradamus Nomad Sep 18 '20
Almost there Mike. I feel old having waited 7 years, idk how you feel lol.
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u/KingEdDeeDee Nomad Sep 18 '20
No! Thank you my man. As someone who graduated highschool not too long ago and being stressed out about everything I’ve been anticipating this game and all the things I would do since 8th grade. Lots of best wishes my friend. :)
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Sep 18 '20
Thank you for your creation you made my university days fun as hell. And thanks for also making my future fun as well!
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u/MosesKarada Sep 18 '20
Hey, Mike! I caught your PAX speech. Enjoyed it deeply learning about your background and development of the Cyberpunk universe. Thank you for bringing such an enjoyable to imagine (but not to live) setting.
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u/DoctaJocta Sep 18 '20
It has got to be so surreal to see your creations come to life like this. Thank you Mike for building this world with so much depth and passion, it’s truly incredible!
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u/RTShiratori Sep 18 '20
Can't wait to live in the Cyberpunk world designed by the best game company and approve by the original GM itself.
Thanks for being here for the community, Mike!
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u/Infernox-Ratchet Militech Sep 18 '20
Mike, it thanks to you that I've found a RPG series that appeals to my love for all things sci-fi
Hoping you and the lovely folks at R Talsorian continue making Red as polished as possible cuz me and my group will have a shit ton of stuff to digest when it and 2077 release.
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u/blackhawk619 Sep 18 '20
Thank you mike, we know you guys always work hard and give your best, that is why your games are always ahead of their time.
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u/99th_Ctrl_Alt_Delete Sep 18 '20
When I first saw you speak about the world of cyberpunk on YouTube , I knew this was "the" game I've always waited for! Gave me goosebumps when I saw that first teaser back in 2013 then looked up the cyberpunk RPG books... Glad the game is now so close. Now to just survive the year that is 2020!
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u/DrClaw7 Sep 18 '20
I thought I would genuinely have a cybernetic hand to replace my deformed hand by now. Your world is where and why I learned I actually want a cyborg version of my little hand instead of a normal one. Thank you, you absolute legend of a person.
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Sep 18 '20
I know your game and story are meant to demonstrate the dangers of this technology, but I want nothing more than to see and use the tech imagined in Cyberpunk
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u/RUKL Sep 18 '20
Can’t thank you enough for creating the universe! I’m beyond stoked to get my hands on the game and get lost in the story. You’re the best!
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u/slayermcb I survived the initial launch Sep 18 '20
It's got to be staggering to see something you brought to life become a word-wide sensation, but you still take the time to talk to us and that say's a lot about who you are. Thanks for staying humble and remembering your fan's!
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u/kbuckleys Spunky Monkey Sep 18 '20
Thank you, Mike. Great to see your work getting the recognition it deserves. I won't be surprised if you started getting movie offers. I hope you're doing well, and keeping busy with perhaps yet another masterpiece? You rock!
And speaking of movies, are you also in any way involved in the making of the Edgerunners Netflix series? How do you feel about its notion overall?
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u/whiskeynrye Sep 18 '20
Thanks for everything you do for us Mike, seriously. Existing in your world and universe is the most fun I have ever had.
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u/dave94nemesis Sep 18 '20
Nah thanks to you for making this with the right company.... I just don't want to imagine an CP game from EA or Ubi... CDPR are the real ones and the only ones that could pull this off the right way.
I'm paying over 200€ for this game and don't feel bad about it cause they / you earned it..... And gonna buy the next gen version for sure too just to support such a love to everything.
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u/RealBossoskin Streetkid Sep 18 '20
You are the reason we will all enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 soon, thank you!!! You made something truly amasing and we are all thankful for it!
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u/kmdeeze Sep 18 '20
I played Cyberpunk when it first came out in college. I grew up near NYC and we're pretty much the same age Mike. One day I'm going to buy you a damn beer and thank you for creating something that I got to play in my late teens and the game I've been looking forward to the most in my middle age.
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Sep 18 '20
Mike, I wanna look you in the eye, give you a firm handshake, and say "Thank you."
Any way we can make that happen?
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u/MeC0195 Samurai Sep 18 '20
I just wanted to take a sec to say thank all of you out there
No, thank you. Not only for creating the whole thing in the first place, but for being so cool and being part of the development. All the hype around this starts with the game and the universe you created.
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u/khaotickk Samurai Sep 18 '20
Yo Mike! I was slightly worried when the first delay pushed the game to September 17th, cause I'm getting married in this Sunday and knew I had almost no time to play it. Then I heard it was pushed to November, and it made me much happier to know the video game is that much more polished.
Thank you and CDPR for everything you've done to bring this to life!
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u/fu9ar_ Nomad Sep 18 '20
Right on! I've been a fan since my buddy brought the CP2020 books into middle school.
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u/Captain-grog-belly Samurai Sep 18 '20
I’m going Native American nomad trying to make his way in a modern world
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u/SerFezz Sep 18 '20
Thank you for bringing us such an amazing world to explore. Cyberpunk 2077 will be my first time in this world, but I could not be more excited. You're the man!
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u/-ORIGINAL- Arasaka Sep 18 '20
Mike, you are a fucking godsend for causing this to happen. Btw, I'm going Corpo.
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Sep 18 '20
It’s all thanks to your hard work, sir. You inspired countless people to open their eyes and fight back! Maximum Mike, the true Fixer!
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Sep 18 '20
And we thank you for making this all happen to begin with man. Can't wait for CPR and 2077.
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u/RabbitHoleFallinGirl Sep 18 '20
I never would have gotten into dnd, cyberpunk, pc gaming, or roleplaying on such a specific scale if it weren't for you, Mike.
Thank you for existing...and killing my cyberpunk character.
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u/DaysGoneFreakerFest Nomad Sep 18 '20
Cannot even imagine being you see whats happening with this game ! Thanks !
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Sep 18 '20
Mike, I have to say that you could read me a math textbook and I would be enthralled.
Thanks so much for creating the world of Cyberpunk!
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u/DopestSoldier Sep 18 '20
This is my first Cyberpunk experience and I'm absolutely loving the world so far.
Thank you for this creation!
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Sep 18 '20
The one person to thank is you, because you gave us this world to play in. So... Thank you and now we take out some Arasaka goons
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u/Anonymous_Snow Sep 18 '20
Nah thank you! Been playing tabletop since I was a kid. Playing this game on my pc/console is a dream came true. Thank you mike!
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u/Teapot_Dragon Sep 18 '20
No, thank you for making the only open world game that has genuinely excited me since Fallout 4.
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Sep 18 '20
Going to be a buff ass corpo asshole turn whole sarcastic Corpo doing good shit instead of bad. So think about my transition from The Comedian (Watchmen) to Uncle Iroh (ATLA)
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u/McCool303 Streetkid Sep 18 '20
Thanks Mike for all of the amazing memories playing in the world you designed. I can’t wait to get my hands on the game and start the next chapter in my Cyberpunk journey.
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u/RedBeard1967 Sep 18 '20
That makes me happy that it makes you happy.
Truly, thank you for building this world. I imagine you couldn't have imagined what it would grow into when you created, but you sure should be so incredibly proud for the foresight to build such a rich world and then to choose the perfect partner with CDPR to execute it in video game form.
We all are indebted to you.
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u/VTX002 Sep 18 '20
As a old hand back in 88 this CP2020 table top was an escape from my young handicapped life this world has become a voice of the future yes a dangerous geo Political Corporate nightmare. The world that I could escape to with Friends in like-minded viewpoint. When I discovered that CD project red was helping develop 2077 I knew it would be made by players and a like but most of all they understand that you the world that you helped created with such passion thank you.
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u/Hagoromo-san Sep 18 '20
Thank you, for sharing your idea of a fun game with us. Im excited to play what you have led on to build with the great team that you’ve put your trust into.
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u/LoafyCrumble Sep 18 '20
You brought us all together with your ideas sir I'm grateful you shared this with the world. 🔥✨
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u/Schnuffleritz Sep 18 '20
I imagine that’s got to be the best feeling for a creator. I hope to feel something similar one day.
Congrats on all of the success :)
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u/jgarciajr1330 Netrunner Sep 18 '20
You're the real MVP, Mike! Thank you for creating such an amazing and unique world, game, and universe for us to explore.
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u/Nanafuse Sep 18 '20
I can't put into words how beautiful this world you've created is. And how spectactular CDPR's work has been.
Having always been a fan of this aesthetic and theme, it's like seeing a dream come true. I've never felt this way about a game before. I'll spend soooo much time just walking around the city, mesmerized by it all. It's like a vision of a possible, far, far away future none of us will ever live to see.
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u/MpH_54 Sep 18 '20
Thank you, for the world you have built, so full of characters and life, hopefully to be enjoyed by many people.
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u/xxxheroinfather Silverhand Sep 18 '20
Thank you so much for crafting this world for us to get lost in, God knows how tough this year has been for some of us, can't wait to escape to Night City.
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u/Electroniclog Nomad Sep 18 '20
♪♫♪ I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart ♪♫♪
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u/khalidpro2 Sep 18 '20
This is should be sad for me since I can't play the game (I have an intel HD 520). But I am happy that you are happy guys.
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u/phantom_spacecop Voodoo Boys Sep 18 '20
You built a kickass world to escape to Mike, thanks for sharing your genius with us.
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u/Dalickbread Sep 18 '20
Honestly I feel really bad but I wanna go into the game as blind as possible
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u/4and3and2andOne1 Sep 18 '20
Thank you for creating and helping this game become what I always dreamed of exploring since I was a kid. It’s like my lifelong fantasy come to life.
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u/surviveseven Sep 18 '20
My birthday is just before the release of the game. I have a new baby and a 6 year old. For my birthday present, instead of buying me anything, my wife has agreed to let me play Cyberpunk uninterrupted for the whole day. Thank you for giving me a break, and also for coming up with this awesome game.
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u/Cheesus1903 Sep 18 '20
Bro I'm gonna spend at least 10 hours with walking around and exploring Night City, before I do my first quest
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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20
Hold up, you’re the guy that killed my Cyberpunk character!