Not a problem from what I can see. First off, he left Rockstar, so therefor he loses the Rockstar backing and the Rockstar feel, not to mention the financial support. Rockstar games are popular because of the brand name and the experienced team they have together, not because of a few people. He's leaving that all behind in hopes of bringing some of what he's learned through them to this new game, which doesn't necessarily guarantee it any success. Secondly, the development is just beginning. From what I've read on it, there are no clear plans, just ideas. It may turn out to be similar to Identity, or it may turn out to be a very different game with the same ideas. The great thing about games is that you can have multiple games of the same type, and each will be very different. I'm certainly not counting out Identity, nor am I fearing for it at this point in time. I have no doubt the developers here know what they're doing, and will deliver us a great product. From what I've seen, they're already surpassing the customizability and creation that is allowed with any GTA game.

Hey guy, I just seen this on twitter and thought it has not been posted already on the forum and so I am going to do the honours! Please Enjoy and also this video is nearly 1 hour long Thank you @PowerGaming7 for featuring this for us! @HairyGrenade Maybe Pin this?

He is a troll, ignore him. He wants you to react and yes no entry

Same i saw this, and just registered, and straight bought founder, i didn't even think. And i have no regrets. If it dies, welp fuck it. If it doesn't, it will be a worthy investment.

The answer is you will be able to play the modules all the way up to beta release.

I bought this without hesitation knowing it could die BUT I want to support the devs and wait till it comes out the more people that buy the more funding they have the better things to come

Wow so many friendly people here, I'm so glad that Identity has this friendly of a following and are so supportive, I've got so high hopes on this game and these warm welcomes make it so much more certain. (Cheesy I know, but this really is something awesome) 1. I'm looking forward to how free this game will be and how I can become any job I want. I honestly think that if this game keeps a mature and friendly environment, its going to be something great. 2. My goals? well its kind of early to ask for goals but I think my goal would be to turn identity into a virtual utopia. I know its hard to do as its in human nature to be aggressive to strangers and only look out for yourself, but I think with the right people in power and the identity economy rolling strong, I think it might be a reality. Yeah, although a lot of questions are being answered, I feel like some heavy questions like "how do I make this, or that" or "how far can I go customizing this certain thing" have been left unanswered. Perhaps this is for the best as I'd prefer more secrets than answers until the game is playable just to make things more interesting when I play it. as for what I intend to do, the first thing I went to do after reading rules and trying to find out as much as I could about the game, was to create a private security company. It was something I always wanted to do and I feel like identity will be the closest I can to making a real life private security, perhaps even identity could become a trial run to see how it would cope in the business world. It's reasons like these that make me so hopeful about the game! Thanks! yeah I cant say how many people have mispronounced my username, I just wanted to clear it out the way before i the pronunciation got stuck in peoples heads

Thanks to @PowerGaming7, there is a 1 hour long podcast QnA answering some questions about Identity. PowerGaming7 is a great youtuber for identity info. Sub to him. Here is the QnA:

I feel if people are purposely not opening businesses because they see that their idea already exists they should still continue their ideas. It helps the economy, it creates competition, and it doesn't allow the other companies to take control and become too powerful over the market.

Alright. I'm going to pledge 30 dollars for the game now, thanks for answering my questions man, cheers! EDIT: Pledged.

Hey there @redx8800, Please use the search bar in the top right as this has been answered multiple times already. The beta is expected to be in late 2017 or early 2018 at the moment. The 3 modules however will be released before that.

I'm curious about your age. Please be honest. Nobody cares it's just curiousity. We can look it up in your profile anyway!

Hello all of the Identity police community, my name is Ken I spent five years as a military police officer and would love to assist here. I have read many of you're posts over the past few days and seen many questions I could assist with along with the real life aspect. Tactical movements, communications, FPO (Force Protection Operations) and then yeah then general policing the everyday citizen. Myself and my girlfriend (Ayala) are both on the forums so feel free to contact either one of us. Hoo Yah

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Hi everybody, I'm Joris (Spliffa) from Belgium, 29 years old. I'm really looking forward to this game. I had an idea for a game very similar to this one more than 15 years ago, and I hope this will be as good as it's being portrayed. I'm not a developer or anything but I really want to help in any way I possibly can. Kind regards, Spliffa

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I don't see the problem at all. Now we got two games to play instead of one. If this was a problem, we should eliminate every new game since it gets peoples attention if they like what they see..

Hype

In other words they are just going to be renamed.

They did, they initially gave different dates, but after time went on said they would need more time since progress wasn't advancing at the rate expected.

Chocolate sword or shield?

STOP LYING ARE YOU CRAZY????? THE ARMY CAN BREAK DOOR AND SHOOT DOOR AND GO IN HOUSE!!!!!!!!

First of all, I am correct in what I said. Of course admins may enter your server but they won't do anything, it will just be to see you or spectate or osmething of the sort. The governor can not, as I stated, nobody can enter without permission from the house owner. This includes police, gangs and yes the governor. It's a real life ha,e but needs some fun elements as well. Please research before shouting at me in poor english.

Hello guys, you both seem to be having a fight over who is right or wrong, well i will tell you. @cops6829 is closer to the truth. 1. The 1st module and 2nd module will release close together but the 3rd module (Racing) will take longer as it is a bit more complicated stuff and they could encounter things they have not anticipated for being that will be release by the end of this year or early next year. 2. Beta is said to be Early 2018 3. This leaves the Full Game to be Mid 2018 or after.

so your saying im a lier? ok so what about the president of the server or the admin or the governor cant he go in your house? YES HE CAN IN REAL LIFE AND THIS GAME REAL LIFE GAME

Yah I watched that before but i think i died of hype mid way through

He is lying. Your house is a 100% safe zone and no one can enter without permission. There isn't even an army.

Welcome to the forums and to the game, friend! Thanks for telling me how to pronounce that. I kept saying Tris Word in my head haha. You're the real MVP. Good luck on trying to create a company, I wish you the best!

The big problem that is the game "everywhere" made its first video then we are screwed !!! because the problem is not about if there are 2 games that are the same. the problem is the attention that "everywhere" is going to take more than identity while identity is the first of this genre idea. identity should make a really good ,fast video about the game or all the big news like ign gamespot polygon will go after everywhere.

hi if elected governor (and if they do have swat shields) then I will make sure that our S.W.A.T members are a safe as possible by providing these shields.

This is what I fear. Although Identity is going to be the better game (I'm absolutely positive about that btw, with a community like this and the sheer determination and work ethic this team has been displaying, I have no doubts it will make gaming history), I fear that Everywhere may eat up some of the attention and audience that otherwise could have been led towards Identity. I sincerely hope Everywhere turns out to be a flop (lol) so that way it's audience will be directed towards Identity and experience what quality RPG's have to offer.

Welcome! I too was interested in starting a company dealing furniture, though since we don't know quite how items will be created, that's on the back burner for me. What is your intended focus?

I made a post for it too.

Isn't that what the makers of No Mans Sky said? Haha. We're in for a treat

Thanks, mate. One last thing, if the server is located in oceania.. (I'm SEA btw) will I have a lot of trouble playing ID? PVP and PVE wise, hope it doesn't go above 150 ~200 ping ish. Perhaps there will be servers located in the SEA region in the future?

Hello O'le chap and Welcome to the identity community! What do you look forward to most about Identity? What are your goals in Identity? Please read the 2 FAQ's which are linked in my signature. Please feel free to use the resources on this forum/ website to gather information on the game. If you have not found something within the resources, please don't hesitate to ask as everyone here is happy to help! Cheerio!

I'm speaking in the sense of crime. If you look at the forums 80% of it is populated by criminal organizations looking to hurt, rob, or sell weapons and drugs. When we remove firearms from people that means they can only use it for hunting and that's about it. I want them to feel protected and safe. And considering this won't be too much of a quiet Island I doubt we'd be able to have that peace. It happened many years ago, he's fine now of course but he nearly bled out.

Friendly welcome from Germany, neighbour!

Welcome sir!

Welkom Landgenoot

1) Age? 19 2) Location? Boston 3) How long have you been gaming? 11 years. I have mainly played Call of Duty and Battlefield. 4) Which role do you currently prefer? (Undecided is fine) Private Military and maybe a small appliance or trucking company on the side. 5) PvE, PvP, or Hybrid? Hybrid 6) How many hours per week do you plan on playing? 1 hour and 30 minutes on the weekends and 30-45 minutes during the week. Varies on how much homework I have. 6) What is the reason why you want to join? I want join this group because I will be able to become more successful and have the opportunity to collaborate with other people. I also want to join this group because my other friends such as Yoyo are joining.

Dear all and @GeneSmith, I think it is quite harsh of what you wrote. You have no proof that I am taking advantage of my posts. I don't mess around with making fake accounts and I am not corrupt. I do not make people do my dirty work.Give me proof or don't accuse me of it. I am trying to make friends and why would I take money away from people for my own use. Yes I want to use the peoples money for the peoples benefit. You really think you know what you are talking about. I respect you but I sometimes don't respect your posts and I just want to express my views. The Peoples Party is not my party. It is a party that I am free to criticize. I am ok that you criticized the capitalist party. Why don't you want me expressing my views? I want the people to vote in for who they think is best. I want them to vote for me and you want them to vote for you. We both want to win so let us end at that and be good sports. Sincerely, Thomas Hetch

Safe Spliffa sort us a spliff

Welkom of bienvenue Altijd leuk voor te weten dat ik niet altijd als enigste belg ergens ben Of .. Toujours agréable de savoir que je ne suis pas toujours comme le seul belgian quelque part Mon français est terrible, je sais -- Felix Shades --

vote for Thomas Hetch for governer of the island also please spread the word for voting

It's been a busy, eventful and productive month for the Identity team at Asylum! Only a few weeks ago we released our first video showing real in-game content, the player housing system, and Identity has gotten a good bit of much-needed exposure! If you haven't seen the video, visit Identity's YouTube channel. Our programmers, especially Henrik Sonesson, have upgraded our inventory mechanics and created two new important gameplay systems these last weeks. The library which you'll have access to in the Town Square module is now in place and functional. Players can both read public domain classic books in-game, or even write their own and submit them to the library for other players to read. In addition, the NPC shop systems are now in place. When you enter most shops you'll be able to find the items you need on racks or displays around the store. Grab what it is you're looking for and then make your way to the cash register to make the purchase. In some places you can preview the items you're holding even before buying; for example, in a clothing store you can go into a change room. This system even allows for shoplifting some items, although player-crafted or very expensive items cannot be shoplifted on official servers. On the art front, we've brought on new artists and are continuing to build the world you'll be exploring. We've also been focusing on the interiors of buildings and characters. We've gotten our first facial hair assets and are approaching a complete character customization system. An overhaul of character skin and hair has Identity's characters looking incredibly life-like in comparison to other MMORPGs. Next on that list for a re-work is the eyes.

Good luck, but I am confused. You call yourself Triads, but have no ties to the Triads. You Aren't even structured like the Triads, nor have Chinese or Singapore connection in your RP element. I get this is your gang, and wish you luck in however you run it, I just wouldn't call myself a Triad, unless I am actually trying to RP as a Chinese Triad.

In the offical server, can we be a hitman?

This is just a suggestion, Kinda? There are many opportunities to make money by working hard and putting in the man hours, however what if you could use your looks to make you money. What if we could have a strip club in the game where people can become strippers and "perform" for other people. It would add other ways to make money in the game. The strip club would of course have its own tipping system for people who are enjoying the performance to pay a little extra.

It would be nice to work as a journalist. You publish your story that people receive in their mail. Would be freaking awesome. In the newspaper there could be a leaderboard of richest people and even astrological signs