Good job on the idea and execution! I think it would be amazing to open up and have question from the audience part in the podcast in the next episodes!
@@t.wassily8727 He collected a Big amount of money for a Fan Album that He still didn't release after around 10 years now. Nobody knows if he did anything for his supporters with that money.
@@DrBeat-zs9eb *sigh* It's a shame indeed that my album "Journey Home" still isn't released, and I feel very bad about it. There are a lot of reasons for the delay, many of which I've already explained and excused for. Me ripping off anyone isn't one of these reasons, though. The project is NOT abandoned, and it won't ever be.
If this anything like the teaser they put out 3 years ago i don't want anything to do with it.... also it shouldn't have to do anything with gothic....
My biggest hope for the Remake is that the amount of quests stays high after chapter 2 for your individual camp choice. After that point and you going into the orc cemetery, there was barely any interaction with the camp you chose and it played the same for each faction. I'd just love to have more interconnection between story progress and camp choice
16:34 - 17:24 - Remaster nature theme 18:20 - 20:02 - Remaster night in the colony 24:15 - The old camp And of course, through all the podcast all other soundtrack
Incredible. When I first saw the teaser I was truly without hope. But now, I do not know how you changed so much your vision of the game, but you seem to have found the right direction: stick to the original game, adding new, coherent features. I'm now exited. One thing I'd like to stress is the TRUE open world of gothic, and how rewarding is to explore: from day 1 you could go literally everywhere in the map, BUT monsters and danger will not allow you, until you gain the xp. This concept made gothic exploration in the open world SO REWARDING. Please keep that in mind
I hope you guys will be addressing the lack of side quests in the original Gothic. There were hardly any after chapter 1 which caused us to directly pursue the main story only. This was brilliantly handled in G2 (especially Night of the Raven). All the best with the game.
@@KaiRosenkranzThe Elder Scrolls V Skyrim V similar combat system would be great with freedom of movement in battle. I also want the growth of the hero 178 centimeters. I also want the dark blond hair color of the hero as in Gothic III. I also want changes in the appearance of the hero, for example, if you pump strength, then he will be healthier like GTA. I also want the hero's muscles to move like facial expressions during communication and during the battle. I also want different types of animals, for example, with different colors, views. I want to transfer saves like Witcher I different styles like Witcher I the appearance of new creatures at night like Witcher I
We can't have everything. I think inviting him for him to give feedback would be possible and a nice idea. But him becoming a leading part in the development is unthinkable, at this point. We have to just trust Alkimia Interactive with this project, it seems they are real fans from all we've seen and heard the last years.
@@Ambar42 I think you're right, but I'd also like to see some changes to the main story and lore. I've read some of Mike's recent interviews (2020/2021) and there are some interesting plot twists that they wanted to add but due to lack of time they didn't. For example there are some interesting, in my opinion, initial ideas about Beliar (from Mike Hoge with Florian interview 30.01.2021): Florian: Regarding the role of these three gods. In Gothic 1, there is this book, the Teachings of the Gods. It's lying around with the water mages. It says, for example, that Beliar is something like a kind of god of the dead, that he actually only punishes those who act against Innos' will. And in Gothic 2 it's more like the two are at war with each other and that's where everything changed. Mike: Yes. That was another internal conflict. I still remember that I spoke to Björn about it. I don't know if it was at the end of Gothic 1 or the beginning of Gothic 2, I think it was Gothic 2. All I know is that this conversation took place about me wanting the "evil god" to isn't just the evil Super Sauron destroy-everything guy, but part of the equation so to speak. Adanos maintains the balance between these two forces, but he also has a place in the religion of the world. "He will enter Beliar's realm" does not mean go to hell, but simply enter the realm of the dead. Was my original idea. I wanted it that way. And Björn then said [not verbatim]: No, that must be much easier, Beliar is the bad guy and that's it, everything else is somehow too complicated. And then it just went in this evil direction. What I liked, what has remained is this Adanos element.
@@d9lv1n Of course I don't know whether they already thought about that and will alter or keep that original god concept in the remake, but what we do know is that they will add things Mike and the others wanted to have in the game but couldn't implement due to the deadline of the release. So there will be new content and maybe additional lore based on the old concepts.
Developers need to play gothic 1 original, to understand 100% the direction of the game. It is not possible to be based on other videogames, because gothic 1 and 2 have characteristics that make them unique.
It's very good that you decided to stick with such a concept game. The same game, but with an extension where needed. This is exactly what gothic fans want.
For me, the soul of gothic is that first raptor up the hill path. You cannot beat it and can't imagine how you can. It looks dangerous and it is. That is the key. No level 85 wolf pups with 20,000 HPs like you find in WoW.
Yeah, and when you can finally get back to that creature and beat it, you'll feel that particular sense of power that I was referring to when I spoke about progression of power. I totally agree.
@@KaiRosenkranz Uhh i can smell a New Wallpaper incoming :D BTW in the Podcast it took you around 18 Minutes of Walking time to arrive at Old Camp.(slow Walk i guess +1 Molerat fight). Did you make alot of pauses on the Way or did you Walk there in a straight path ? Im Just wondering and i am definitely don't comparing the walking times to know how much bigger you make the starting Area *cough*cough*
The most amazing idea for Gothic Community. The showcase of music and new sounds, as well as old voice actors remastered is just pure joy. I got emotional watching it. Thank you so much.
@@KaiRosenkranz Kai Rosenkranz replied to me. Now I just need to work on Gothic remake and my life is complete! THANK YOU FOR AMAZING TIME THAT I GOT FROM LISTENING TO YOUR TUNES!
@@KaiRosenkranz Hey, I know that it will probably not work, but I have to shoot my shot. Is there any chance You could interview for any entry job? I am not asking for a job, but merely for a chance. Any job is fine, some narrative job, community moderation, even your virtual assistant. Anything to work on Gothic Remake. If not, its okay, you are still the best and my favourite composer. But if I would not ask you, I would regret. Thank you for everything. Sorry to bother you.
This was such a great idea! No need for teasers we can just hear a discussion about the game and creators without any spoilers. Thank you for this podcast, you put us gothic fans a smile on our faces!
The music in the remake is awesome, a perfect balance between updating old tunes and expanding them logically. It sounds like a re-release of old unreleased tracks. In general, I'm not worried about the music in the game anymore, now I just need to see the gameplay :)
Hi Kai, Gut zu wissen ,dass du beim Remake mit von der Partie bist^^ Ich wünsche uns allen eine wunderbare,alte/neue Spielerfahrung, welche uns wiederum mitreist und nicht mehr loslässt. Hoffe das auch der 2te Gothic-teil in Planung ist^^( Träumen darf man ja ). Aber jetzt erstmal der Erste. Haut rein und machts besser als gut. LG Dave from Cologne
I first finished Gothic 1 when I was 6 years old with my father. Since then I go through it every 2 or 3 years. And now as 22 years old, I cannot wait to play the remake. :D
Oh!! Oh it's HAPPENING!! It's getting closer!! Take your time guys and don't rush this! Good luck with the project!!! (I bet Geralt and the nameless hero would be good friends)
Excellent stuff. Really like all the informations, also the soundtrack sounds amazing! :) Looking forward to next episode of GRP, as well as new video/photo materials from game :)
@@KaiRosenkranz You have no idea how you made my gothic time with your music. I especially love the music in the second part in Minenthal. Very dangerous, gothic, very atmospheric music in the colony. Gothic is not just a game, but as if part of the soul. I'm really looking forward to the remake. Thanks 🙏
It is very cool! Kai is a genius. While listening to new excerpts of compositions, there was an incredible sense of presence in this world. We are looking forward to the game. Thank you very much
Thank you so much Kai for the music and for the energy that you put into it, it makes the Gothic atmosphere so special! Very happy to hear new gothic music , it gives warm feeling that all the team is on the right way!
😍 Thank you. We're all very eager to put lots of energy into the project, cause it means a lot to all of us. And it's great to see that it matters to you, too.
Я просто услышал музыку и... Мне снова 16 и я первый раз бегу в старый лагерь, не зная чем это обернется и ещё не понимая, что играю в игру, которую я всегда буду любить. Раньше я даже не задумывался на сколько же крутая музыка была в оригинальной игре и на сколько она важна для создания "той самой" атмосферы. Идея с подкастом отличная, ждём продолжения! P.S.: Только не облажайтесь!
❤ Thanks for sharing this. I myself am always impressed by the power with which music connects itself to the feelings you had while you listened to it. It sits in your memory forever, and whenever you hear the same music, it brings back those feelings associated with it. That's powerful. (And with great power comes great responsibility, I know. 😆) All the best to you. I hope you'll enjoy the end result.
No matter what the result will be I want to thank everyone that is participating in this project! If this won't work then no worry we still have good old Gothic, but if this will work out, and everything looks like it is. (as long as you have open mind about it) We will have one banger of a GOTHIC
Awaken! Thank you so much for this first GRP. I loved the format and the insights you gave to us. I hope you will manage to restore some of the cut content and finish the work left undone in the original game like the Abandoned Mine, Quentin's gang, underground Orc City. Also please keep Mud just the way he was. We love to feed him to the snappers. May the Sleeper Awaken!
Thank you, glad you liked it. The team is soaking up every bit of reference, that's for sure. Which ideas and cut content will ultimately make it into the game? We'll have to be patient and wait for the release to find that out. And to me, that's a good thing.
@@timurkhodyrev I don't envy the position you guys are in, it must be really difficult to make a decision on what needs to be modernized. Resident Evil 4 Remake and System Shock remake are in a way two polar opposites where RE4 has alot of big changes, while SS is extremely true to the source (for some people to a fault but not to big fans of the original).
Gothis is an absolute passion for me, i've two costumes from the games and return to it every year, sometimes with a mod, sometimes vanilla. I am so glad to see Kai Rosenkranz dedicated to this project - his sound design and music contributed to the amazing atmosphere of the oiriginal games. So i am more than eager to see how his influence in the project will turn out! :) Thank you THQ
Thank you. It's passionate people like you who keep our beloved games alive. I hope you'll like my contribution to the remake. Also, great to see you here in the comments. I've seen you, your costumes and parts of your collection on Discord. Impressive! ❤
@@KaiRosenkranz Thank you Kai. You know i admire your work for the gothic series and i cannot tell you how excited i am to see your next contribution! :)
Es spricht für euch und die Communitynähe die bei einem Spiel wie Gothic so wichtig ist wie nirgends sonst, dass Kai Ro persönlich auf 99% der Kommentare geantwortet hat!
Auch für mich ist Gothic seit jeher eng mit der Nähe zur Community verbunden. Die Community ist es, was die Gothic-Reihe für mich persönlich so besonders macht. ❤ Danke dir.
What a great idea to keep in touch with even broader community. If I can add something to things that made Gothic unique I would certainly say the size of the open world. Nowadays we are living in the era of super-duper open world games like Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, Zelda, and Witcher 3 which I still really love but the world was definitely to large. And through it I mean there was not enough content to justify the world of this size. Whereas in the Gothic 1 the size of the world was adequate to its content. It was justified. There were no markers signalling "hey come here for some generic loot". I'm looking specifically at you Witcher 3. Whenever I hear Todd Howard or anyone speaking about 1000 planets, I feel tired and loose any sort of will to even play the game. In the case of Gothic 1 I still throughout all these years have map with the location of everything in my mind. It's like data on a disc but in my brain. I remember certain locations because they were unique. And in making the remake there is a potential to make them more unique, expand them and even adding some new also unique places with their own stories. I even liked some places in playable teaser which received fair dose of criticism. I mean specifically the place where nameless hero was first attacked by monsters. I think this location had some really cool design and out of all teaser it remains in my head till now. There is nothing wrong in making big world as long as certain content in it remains unique and evolves which maintains desire of discovery in the players. I wish we can see how throughout a game certain locations were influenced by some events. To have this feeling of rediscovering places we already visited but these did not remain the same. They evolved and now as we come back there, there is something new, something intriguing. Maybe even some new quest/quests. I like to refer to Gothic as to the game which was an open world for people who hate open worlds, and I don't mean it literally. I mean what open worlds represented back then and what they represent here and now. Anyway. Can't wait for upcoming episodes of the podcast and I have one request. Do not hurry. I know some people are asking when the premiere will be, but it does not matter. What matters is to get a good game that works well on every platform. So keep up the good work in peace. Release date is when it is ready.
"An open world for people who hate open worlds" ^^ ... I like that. When the original game came out, the issue of vast and inflated (yet empty) open worlds wasn't as big of a problem as it is today. But I totally agree, the compact and dense experience that the Gothic world size allows is a valuable asset nowadays. Also, I like the idea of locations being impacted by game events. Gothic tried that with the chapter system that introduced new elements, but that's totally something that could be expanded. (my 2cts)
@@KaiRosenkranz As an example what If some events in the game somehow influence daily routine of some NPC/NPCs and we can notice how it evolved. Not necessarily drastically changed but evolved. I'd like you two to also talk about Gothic mythology, religion and it's role in the remake. Also about magic in the world of Gothic. I think it was one of the parts of original game with most untapped potential also for some more diverse gameplay. And I'm writing it as a guy who personally prefers just running around with a melee weapon.
I'll admit it. I'm already in love with the remake. Not just because of what you tell us about the development, but also those beautiful sounds and music tracks. The hype is real. I giggled like crazy when listening to the familiar melodies and the Molerat sounds. That podcast is a great idea!
I'm glad you changed the combat from the teaser and listened to all of us writing feedbacks. Can't wait for the remake, the music gives me goosebumps and gothic series is my number 1 rpg since I've first played it 15 years ago. The living world was something that sold the game for me and can't believe it surpasses even modern games. Good luck with production!
Hopes continuously rising for this remake! Thank you for staying true to the original masterpiece. Big shoes to fit. Please release a soundtrack, because Kai is the finest game composer on Earth.
WOW this gets me excited. The atmosphere was without a doubt my favorite part of G1 - and the reason I prefer it to its sequels - and the music is such a huge part of that. Kai seems to be doing a great job, and the three thirds rule sounds really awesome. All of our old favorites, plus variations, PLUS brand new stuff? AWESOME!
Glad you like it, thank you. The three thirds rule turned out to be a useful guideline for my composing work. Currently, the third third (completely new music) is growing a litte bit, but hey ... "it's more of a guideline than an actual rule". ^^
@@KaiRosenkranz Man, what a great job. I love that you weren't afraid to tweak and update the original where you saw fit. The new Old Camp soundtrack had me literally jumping from my chair, can't wait to hear it in game
When the teaser was released I was really sad because it had nothing to do with Gothic how we know it, but now I really start to trust in your vision of the remake.Kai, your Music is still stuck in my head and in my heart after so many years. You are the best.Thank you for sticking as much as possible to the original. Please dont forget our other favorite game in the future. Gothic 2 ❤
У меня мурашки по коже от новой музыки. Это та самая, любимая мной с детства музыка, которая теперь стала ещё глубже и насыщеннее. Я безумно жду выхода игры, чтобы вновь погрузиться в эту атмосферу. Единственная игра которую я жду сейчас. Спасибо вам за то что добились создания ремейка, спасибо что даже в текущей ситуации помните и цените игроков из России, это будет первая игра в моей жизни которую я предзакажу, и буду рад любому результату.
Fantastic job bringing the spirit of the well-known Tracks to life like this! But I didn't expect anything else from Kai 😁 Really a very nicely produced podcast guys 😉 I'm already looking forward to the upcoming episodes! Kind regards - Der Graf | GreyTo
As a guy who was 4 years old when i was thrown into the colony the first time - i just cant wait … 😢❤ PS: you kept the combat system original.. this is so important!!
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Welcome back to the Colony!
Good job on the idea and execution! I think it would be amazing to open up and have question from the audience part in the podcast in the next episodes!
It should be their slogan!
@@arturhanderski2290 Or a doormat in the studio.
@@orcwarrior. Yes, we'll have community questions. And thank you! 🥰
Kai still a god of music and sounds
And in ripping off his supporters through Kickstarter...
@@DrBeat-zs9eb What happened?
@@t.wassily8727 He collected a Big amount of money for a Fan Album that He still didn't release after around 10 years now. Nobody knows if he did anything for his supporters with that money.
@@DrBeat-zs9eb *sigh* It's a shame indeed that my album "Journey Home" still isn't released, and I feel very bad about it. There are a lot of reasons for the delay, many of which I've already explained and excused for. Me ripping off anyone isn't one of these reasons, though. The project is NOT abandoned, and it won't ever be.
@@KaiRosenkranz just dont you get discouraged in your work because of some halfwits okay?
Still can't believe this remake is actually happening. Just want to say thank you for making this happen, we could not be more excited.
Many thanks back to you for your excitement and participation in our journey.
If this anything like the teaser they put out 3 years ago i don't want anything to do with it.... also it shouldn't have to do anything with gothic....
My biggest hope for the Remake is that the amount of quests stays high after chapter 2 for your individual camp choice. After that point and you going into the orc cemetery, there was barely any interaction with the camp you chose and it played the same for each faction. I'd just love to have more interconnection between story progress and camp choice
And this is what we want to improve in the Remake!
+1
Piranha Bytes was so lucky to have you Kai. Thank you so much for great sounds and music!
And I was very lucky to have Piranha Bytes. Thanks for your kind words.
Amazing sound, 17:00 just hits straight to the hearth, nostalgia + 100
This game just means so much to me... THANK YOU to everyone who is working on the Gothic 1 Remake!
Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm.
Same. Its basically my childhood. I still play „a night in the colony rain ambience“ to sleep till this day.
#1 game for me, no game has had the impact that gothic had on me growing up, it's just magical, it will be with me forever
16:34 - 17:24 - Remaster nature theme
18:20 - 20:02 - Remaster night in the colony
24:15 - The old camp
And of course, through all the podcast all other soundtrack
Wow, the nature theme literally gives me goosebumps. It's the same way that i remember the song.
🥲🥲🥲🥲ностальгия
Спасибо!😍
Nature theme 😍🥹
Thanks Igor.
16:45 oh my god the chills while hearing that music
Glad to hear you like it.
@@KaiRosenkranz I surely did 🔝 👍
Huge part of the reason Gothic feels so atmospheric is the soundtrack. Thanks for making it such an unforgettable experience!
The music sounds incredible and so familiar... Sometimes creepy - in an exciting way.
Incredible. When I first saw the teaser I was truly without hope. But now, I do not know how you changed so much your vision of the game, but you seem to have found the right direction: stick to the original game, adding new, coherent features. I'm now exited. One thing I'd like to stress is the TRUE open world of gothic, and how rewarding is to explore: from day 1 you could go literally everywhere in the map, BUT monsters and danger will not allow you, until you gain the xp. This concept made gothic exploration in the open world SO REWARDING. Please keep that in mind
I hope you guys will be addressing the lack of side quests in the original Gothic. There were hardly any after chapter 1 which caused us to directly pursue the main story only.
This was brilliantly handled in G2 (especially Night of the Raven). All the best with the game.
As far as I remember that was mentioned in the podcast. Yes, there will be more side-content in the later chapters.
Das müssten ja viel mehr Leute hören, geile Idee, coole Leute und dann auch noch auf ENGLISH!
Oh, vielen lieben Dank. Wie schön, hier von euch zu lesen. ❤
When i hear the music, my heart beats faster 😁
This music drag you in Gothic atmosphere so hard that you cannot stop playing, you want to see what is further there behind next corner!
I feel the same when I write it. The nostalgia kicks hard.
We in Italy are excited and have been following the Remake from the beginning! Good work!!! 😊👊
Leonardo, is that you? 😍 Thank you for following along on our journey.
@@KaiRosenkranz Yes, it's me... keep up the good work! 😊🔝
Thank you both ❤
@@KaiRosenkranzThe Elder Scrolls V Skyrim V similar combat system would be great with freedom of movement in battle. I also want the growth of the hero 178 centimeters. I also want the dark blond hair color of the hero as in Gothic III. I also want changes in the appearance of the hero, for example, if you pump strength, then he will be healthier like GTA. I also want the hero's muscles to move like facial expressions during communication and during the battle. I also want different types of animals, for example, with different colors, views. I want to transfer saves like Witcher I different styles like Witcher I the appearance of new creatures at night like Witcher I
@@Demokratia2023just let them cook man
like lmao
don't joke around they'll add what's perfect for the game
the new "general area" music at the start is amazing
yes, thanks for the community work. I'd love to see/hear more
I would like Mike Hoge to be involved in this project as well. It was his vision of the world that made this game so special.
We can't have everything. I think inviting him for him to give feedback would be possible and a nice idea. But him becoming a leading part in the development is unthinkable, at this point. We have to just trust Alkimia Interactive with this project, it seems they are real fans from all we've seen and heard the last years.
@@Ambar42 I think you're right, but I'd also like to see some changes to the main story and lore. I've read some of Mike's recent interviews (2020/2021) and there are some interesting plot twists that they wanted to add but due to lack of time they didn't.
For example there are some interesting, in my opinion, initial ideas about Beliar (from Mike Hoge with Florian interview 30.01.2021):
Florian: Regarding the role of these three gods. In Gothic 1, there is this book, the Teachings of the Gods. It's lying around with the water mages. It says, for example, that Beliar is something like a kind of god of the dead, that he actually only punishes those who act against Innos' will. And in Gothic 2 it's more like the two are at war with each other and that's where everything changed.
Mike: Yes. That was another internal conflict. I still remember that I spoke to Björn about it. I don't know if it was at the end of Gothic 1 or the beginning of Gothic 2, I think it was Gothic 2. All I know is that this conversation took place about me wanting the "evil god" to isn't just the evil Super Sauron destroy-everything guy, but part of the equation so to speak. Adanos maintains the balance between these two forces, but he also has a place in the religion of the world. "He will enter Beliar's realm" does not mean go to hell, but simply enter the realm of the dead. Was my original idea. I wanted it that way. And Björn then said [not verbatim]: No, that must be much easier, Beliar is the bad guy and that's it, everything else is somehow too complicated. And then it just went in this evil direction.
What I liked, what has remained is this Adanos element.
@@d9lv1n Of course I don't know whether they already thought about that and will alter or keep that original god concept in the remake, but what we do know is that they will add things Mike and the others wanted to have in the game but couldn't implement due to the deadline of the release. So there will be new content and maybe additional lore based on the old concepts.
Without Mike Hoge, I have little hope this project can work.
However that's not much of a problem, as we still have the original
@@_Winfried_ The devs have his vision in mind, so I don't think that's a huge problem, honestly.
NIght theme extension absolutely fits perfectly. I can only imagine...
Thank you. Glad you found it fitting to the rest of the night music.
Developers need to play gothic 1 original, to understand 100% the direction of the game. It is not possible to be based on other videogames, because gothic 1 and 2 have characteristics that make them unique.
Yes, agreed. Every single person on the team has played the original game.
Die Vorfreude aufs Spiel, aber auch das Vertrauen in Euch steigt immer weiter. Ich bin sehr gespannt auf weitere Videos.
Vielen Dank, das hören wir sehr gern.
It's very good that you decided to stick with such a concept game. The same game, but with an extension where needed. This is exactly what gothic fans want.
Thanks. I'm also very grateful to Reinhard and the team for choosing this path.
This was amazing to hear... I can't wait to see what you do with additional side quests!!
Music is amazing!!
Wow, nice to have subtitles in my language. Thanks!
Amazing music remake, valley of mines at night is my most favorite soundtrack ever, out of all video games!
For me, the soul of gothic is that first raptor up the hill path. You cannot beat it and can't imagine how you can. It looks dangerous and it is. That is the key. No level 85 wolf pups with 20,000 HPs like you find in WoW.
Yeah, and when you can finally get back to that creature and beat it, you'll feel that particular sense of power that I was referring to when I spoke about progression of power. I totally agree.
Lovely Podcast. Waiting to SEE more ;)
Not surprised to see you here in the Comment section xD
Will make a new Gothic Video on this ?
We'll make a fancy thumbnail for the next episode. ^^
@@KaiRosenkranz Uhh i can smell a New Wallpaper incoming :D
BTW in the Podcast it took you around 18 Minutes of Walking time to arrive at Old Camp.(slow Walk i guess +1 Molerat fight).
Did you make alot of pauses on the Way or did you Walk there in a straight path ?
Im Just wondering and i am definitely don't comparing the walking times to know how much bigger you make the starting Area *cough*cough*
The most amazing idea for Gothic Community. The showcase of music and new sounds, as well as old voice actors remastered is just pure joy. I got emotional watching it. Thank you so much.
Aaw, thank you for your kind words. I'm super happy the idea worked out.
@@KaiRosenkranz Kai Rosenkranz replied to me. Now I just need to work on Gothic remake and my life is complete! THANK YOU FOR AMAZING TIME THAT I GOT FROM LISTENING TO YOUR TUNES!
@@JestorS 🙏 Thanks again. It flatters me that my music gave you and amazing time. That's the absolute best for me as a composer.
@@KaiRosenkranz Hey, I know that it will probably not work, but I have to shoot my shot. Is there any chance You could interview for any entry job? I am not asking for a job, but merely for a chance. Any job is fine, some narrative job, community moderation, even your virtual assistant. Anything to work on Gothic Remake. If not, its okay, you are still the best and my favourite composer. But if I would not ask you, I would regret. Thank you for everything. Sorry to bother you.
This was such a great idea! No need for teasers we can just hear a discussion about the game and creators without any spoilers. Thank you for this podcast, you put us gothic fans a smile on our faces!
It makes me very happy that the idea works out and you guys enjoy it. So do we. See you all in the next episode.
Ich bin begeistert, die Musik ist fantastisch. Danke euch beiden!
Vielen Dank für deine lieben Worte. Freut uns sehr, dass es dir gefällt.
Thank you so much for working on it I love gothic from childhood
The music in the remake is awesome, a perfect balance between updating old tunes and expanding them logically. It sounds like a re-release of old unreleased tracks. In general, I'm not worried about the music in the game anymore, now I just need to see the gameplay :)
I was so happy hearing the music. I had a very bad day but hearing the new music made me my night peaceful afain. Thank you Kai
Thank you, Zoltan. Hope the rest of your day went better!
Cant believe this is actually happening and with Kai on board - it is a dream come true!
Господи, от первых 20 секунд, от этой музыки я испытал такие эмоции, что не передать словами. Спасибо, я очень жду эту игру)
Вот тоже самое !!! Очень непонятные внутренние ощущения радости , эйфории ,ностальгии и надежды
Same here, instant goosebumps!!
нам есть ради чего жить, парни, солидарен с тобой, аш слеза пролилась
Hi Kai,
Gut zu wissen ,dass du beim Remake mit von der Partie bist^^
Ich wünsche uns allen eine wunderbare,alte/neue Spielerfahrung, welche uns wiederum mitreist und nicht mehr loslässt.
Hoffe das auch der 2te Gothic-teil in Planung ist^^( Träumen darf man ja ).
Aber jetzt erstmal der Erste.
Haut rein und machts besser als gut.
LG
Dave from Cologne
I first finished Gothic 1 when I was 6 years old with my father. Since then I go through it every 2 or 3 years. And now as 22 years old, I cannot wait to play the remake. :D
Wow. So you've finished the game 6-8 times, that's so cool! Thanks for your ongoing interest. Hope you'll enjoy the remake.
16:34 I just dropped some tears..
Oh!! Oh it's HAPPENING!! It's getting closer!! Take your time guys and don't rush this! Good luck with the project!!!
(I bet Geralt and the nameless hero would be good friends)
Excellent stuff. Really like all the informations, also the soundtrack sounds amazing! :) Looking forward to next episode of GRP, as well as new video/photo materials from game :)
Thank you. Glad you liked it. See you in the next episode.
Popłakalem się z radości przy tej muzyce
Aaww, thank you for letting me touch your heart. ❤
@@KaiRosenkranz For complete happiness, I need a release date ( :D) and concert In Extremo in the old camp haha
That dive into the new music was amazing!
Согласен ! Тема природы вызвала новые чувства
Thank you. It was my pleasure diving with you.
@@KaiRosenkranz You have no idea how you made my gothic time with your music. I especially love the music in the second part in Minenthal. Very dangerous, gothic, very atmospheric music in the colony. Gothic is not just a game, but as if part of the soul. I'm really looking forward to the remake. Thanks 🙏
Thank you guys! Really looking forward to play the game on release! GL with development.
Thank you. Me, too.
I hope you guys make a great remake, Gothic diserves one.
It is very cool! Kai is a genius. While listening to new excerpts of compositions, there was an incredible sense of presence in this world. We are looking forward to the game. Thank you very much
Cant wait for it!!! The magic looks amazing thus far :D I want my hands on it NOW! hehe
Good to hear the Gothic Theme again after all this years
Daaaa daaaa dada daaaaaaaa...
That bring me to tears because of nostalgia. Looking foward for the next grp
Thank you so much. It's touching to see our work means something to you.
Thank you so much Kai for the music and for the energy that you put into it, it makes the Gothic atmosphere so special! Very happy to hear new gothic music , it gives warm feeling that all the team is on the right way!
😍 Thank you. We're all very eager to put lots of energy into the project, cause it means a lot to all of us. And it's great to see that it matters to you, too.
Я просто услышал музыку и... Мне снова 16 и я первый раз бегу в старый лагерь, не зная чем это обернется и ещё не понимая, что играю в игру, которую я всегда буду любить.
Раньше я даже не задумывался на сколько же крутая музыка была в оригинальной игре и на сколько она важна для создания "той самой" атмосферы.
Идея с подкастом отличная, ждём продолжения!
P.S.: Только не облажайтесь!
❤ Thanks for sharing this. I myself am always impressed by the power with which music connects itself to the feelings you had while you listened to it. It sits in your memory forever, and whenever you hear the same music, it brings back those feelings associated with it. That's powerful. (And with great power comes great responsibility, I know. 😆) All the best to you. I hope you'll enjoy the end result.
No matter what the result will be I want to thank everyone that is participating in this project! If this won't work then no worry we still have good old Gothic, but if this will work out, and everything looks like it is. (as long as you have open mind about it) We will have one banger of a GOTHIC
Thanks. I like your positivity.
Kai Rosenkranz simply the best
Awaken!
Thank you so much for this first GRP. I loved the format and the insights you gave to us. I hope you will manage to restore some of the cut content and finish the work left undone in the original game like the Abandoned Mine, Quentin's gang, underground Orc City. Also please keep Mud just the way he was. We love to feed him to the snappers.
May the Sleeper Awaken!
Thank you, glad you liked it. The team is soaking up every bit of reference, that's for sure. Which ideas and cut content will ultimately make it into the game? We'll have to be patient and wait for the release to find that out. And to me, that's a good thing.
Ahh Gothic music 😌 can't wait to play the remake!
Me neither. I wish I could play it NOW!
Давайте, ребята, мы верим в вас 😊
Ждём и надеемся!
Thank you for your encouraging words! 🤗
@@KaiRosenkranz May Innos light your way!
@@KaiRosenkranzthank you for your music, Kai!
It's amazing
I'm impressed that they've decided to completely scrap the teaser, that's time and money spent. Good luck fellas
Because the feedback is very important for us! This game is first of all for fans!
@@timurkhodyrev I don't envy the position you guys are in, it must be really difficult to make a decision on what needs to be modernized. Resident Evil 4 Remake and System Shock remake are in a way two polar opposites where RE4 has alot of big changes, while SS is extremely true to the source (for some people to a fault but not to big fans of the original).
Maaaaan this brings back memories...i have literally tears in my eyes 🥺
Gothis is an absolute passion for me, i've two costumes from the games and return to it every year, sometimes with a mod, sometimes vanilla.
I am so glad to see Kai Rosenkranz dedicated to this project - his sound design and music contributed to the amazing atmosphere of the oiriginal games. So i am more than eager to see how his influence in the project will turn out! :)
Thank you THQ
Thank you. It's passionate people like you who keep our beloved games alive. I hope you'll like my contribution to the remake. Also, great to see you here in the comments. I've seen you, your costumes and parts of your collection on Discord. Impressive! ❤
@@KaiRosenkranz Thank you Kai. You know i admire your work for the gothic series and i cannot tell you how excited i am to see your next contribution! :)
Es spricht für euch und die Communitynähe die bei einem Spiel wie Gothic so wichtig ist wie nirgends sonst, dass Kai Ro persönlich auf 99% der Kommentare geantwortet hat!
Auch für mich ist Gothic seit jeher eng mit der Nähe zur Community verbunden. Die Community ist es, was die Gothic-Reihe für mich persönlich so besonders macht. ❤ Danke dir.
What a great idea to keep in touch with even broader community. If I can add something to things that made Gothic unique I would certainly say the size of the open world. Nowadays we are living in the era of super-duper open world games like Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, Zelda, and Witcher 3 which I still really love but the world was definitely to large. And through it I mean there was not enough content to justify the world of this size. Whereas in the Gothic 1 the size of the world was adequate to its content. It was justified. There were no markers signalling "hey come here for some generic loot". I'm looking specifically at you Witcher 3. Whenever I hear Todd Howard or anyone speaking about 1000 planets, I feel tired and loose any sort of will to even play the game. In the case of Gothic 1 I still throughout all these years have map with the location of everything in my mind. It's like data on a disc but in my brain. I remember certain locations because they were unique. And in making the remake there is a potential to make them more unique, expand them and even adding some new also unique places with their own stories. I even liked some places in playable teaser which received fair dose of criticism. I mean specifically the place where nameless hero was first attacked by monsters. I think this location had some really cool design and out of all teaser it remains in my head till now. There is nothing wrong in making big world as long as certain content in it remains unique and evolves which maintains desire of discovery in the players. I wish we can see how throughout a game certain locations were influenced by some events. To have this feeling of rediscovering places we already visited but these did not remain the same. They evolved and now as we come back there, there is something new, something intriguing. Maybe even some new quest/quests. I like to refer to Gothic as to the game which was an open world for people who hate open worlds, and I don't mean it literally. I mean what open worlds represented back then and what they represent here and now. Anyway. Can't wait for upcoming episodes of the podcast and I have one request. Do not hurry. I know some people are asking when the premiere will be, but it does not matter. What matters is to get a good game that works well on every platform. So keep up the good work in peace. Release date is when it is ready.
"An open world for people who hate open worlds" ^^ ... I like that. When the original game came out, the issue of vast and inflated (yet empty) open worlds wasn't as big of a problem as it is today. But I totally agree, the compact and dense experience that the Gothic world size allows is a valuable asset nowadays. Also, I like the idea of locations being impacted by game events. Gothic tried that with the chapter system that introduced new elements, but that's totally something that could be expanded. (my 2cts)
@@KaiRosenkranz As an example what If some events in the game somehow influence daily routine of some NPC/NPCs and we can notice how it evolved. Not necessarily drastically changed but evolved. I'd like you two to also talk about Gothic mythology, religion and it's role in the remake. Also about magic in the world of Gothic. I think it was one of the parts of original game with most untapped potential also for some more diverse gameplay. And I'm writing it as a guy who personally prefers just running around with a melee weapon.
Im in tears.
That's good, isn't it? Thanks for letting us into your heart.
Thanks for that although there was nothing to see it was still fun to hear you guys and the game sounds 👍
Close your eyes and you'll see everything in your mind.
16:36 It's the same Feeling of coming home like in the Original! 😍I love it!
Great to hear that. I was hoping to achieve that "same feeling". Thanks.
I'm not going to lie, I had to put on headphones for the music portion of the podcast. Its soo good!
I appreciate that you wanted to enjoy the music in the best possible way! Thanks.
I'll admit it. I'm already in love with the remake.
Not just because of what you tell us about the development, but also those beautiful sounds and music tracks.
The hype is real. I giggled like crazy when listening to the familiar melodies and the Molerat sounds. That podcast is a great idea!
Thank you so much. It's our pleasure to make you giggle.
Мурашки по коже от такой чудесной музыки.
Thank you Kai! Good idea with podcast!
Thank you for both. Glad you liked it.
This is absolutely insane! Love it!
Looks like best decisions about remake music. I can't wait to come back to the colony!
Thank you! I was hoping you guys would enjoy it. See you in the colony!
Wow, it's so much amazing. Can't wait for it to be released.
I'm glad you changed the combat from the teaser and listened to all of us writing feedbacks. Can't wait for the remake, the music gives me goosebumps and gothic series is my number 1 rpg since I've first played it 15 years ago. The living world was something that sold the game for me and can't believe it surpasses even modern games. Good luck with production!
The music is so good
Great initiative. I love it!
Glad to hear that.
Great! Kai and Reinhard thank you very much!!!
It's our pleasure (really!), and thanks back to you.
I’m looking forward to this remake so much, I can still remember the first time I played the original!
Nostalgia is such an important aspect of this project. I feel the same.
Love it! Cant wait for more!
Thanks. Me neither! 🤩
das muss erstmal abonniert werden. War lang nix los hier im Sumpf. Gute Arbeit. Ich freue mich auf Kampfkraft und Wendigkeit
Danke, aber hier im Sumpf ist immer was los. Man kriegt es nur nicht immer mit, und das ist vermutlich auch gut so. ;)
Great job! Thanks!
Many thanks!
Willkommen in der Kolonie!
Hab' jetzt irgendwie den Faustschlag ins Gesicht erwartet.
Looking forward to the remake of this amazing game! Good job so far guys!!
Nice idea to place the podcast inside the world itself. :)
I thought so, too. Until we ran into M... nevermind. ;)
This is so nice! Thank you for everything! It is so good to see people who care about their fan-base so much
Thanks back to you for your appreciation. It's our absolute pleasure to be in touch with you guys. You mean so much to us.
cant wait to pre-order this masterpiece
Hopes continuously rising for this remake! Thank you for staying true to the original masterpiece. Big shoes to fit.
Please release a soundtrack, because Kai is the finest game composer on Earth.
It's fun to hear
Kai is the master of music circle
Everything in this podcast sounds really good, i hope it also will be :D
WOW this gets me excited. The atmosphere was without a doubt my favorite part of G1 - and the reason I prefer it to its sequels - and the music is such a huge part of that. Kai seems to be doing a great job, and the three thirds rule sounds really awesome. All of our old favorites, plus variations, PLUS brand new stuff? AWESOME!
Glad you like it, thank you. The three thirds rule turned out to be a useful guideline for my composing work. Currently, the third third (completely new music) is growing a litte bit, but hey ... "it's more of a guideline than an actual rule". ^^
Genius intro!
The music sounds phenomenal!
😍 Thanks.
@@KaiRosenkranz Man, what a great job. I love that you weren't afraid to tweak and update the original where you saw fit. The new Old Camp soundtrack had me literally jumping from my chair, can't wait to hear it in game
@@themakutron So kind of you to say that, thank you! You'll hear more old camp music in the next episode.
@@KaiRosenkranz Awesome! 😮
I hope they release that beautiful music asap.
Thank you Kai and Reinhard!
This brings such great memories!
Can't wait for the game!
Cheers from Romania! 🍻
Great idea with creating a podcast, I interested how using magic will looks
Yes, I love this Game❤
When the teaser was released I was really sad because it had nothing to do with Gothic how we know it, but now I really start to trust in your vision of the remake.Kai, your Music is still stuck in my head and in my heart after so many years. You are the best.Thank you for sticking as much as possible to the original. Please dont forget our other favorite game in the future. Gothic 2 ❤
Thanks for your kind words. We're fully focused on Gothic 1 right now. But should a remake of Gothic 2 ever be considered, I'd love to be on board.
I cannot wait for this, to return to Gothic... so beautiful.
Очень жду ремейк готики !!!!!!!!!! Играю в готику уже 20 лет !!!!
У меня мурашки по коже от новой музыки. Это та самая, любимая мной с детства музыка, которая теперь стала ещё глубже и насыщеннее. Я безумно жду выхода игры, чтобы вновь погрузиться в эту атмосферу. Единственная игра которую я жду сейчас.
Спасибо вам за то что добились создания ремейка, спасибо что даже в текущей ситуации помните и цените игроков из России, это будет первая игра в моей жизни которую я предзакажу, и буду рад любому результату.
dudes... this was pure awesomeness! When are we getting episode 2? Praised be Innos! Gloried be his name!
Thank you. Not sure yet when episode 2 will come out. Awaken! :-]
Fantastic job bringing the spirit of the well-known Tracks to life like this! But I didn't expect anything else from Kai 😁
Really a very nicely produced podcast guys 😉 I'm already looking forward to the upcoming episodes!
Kind regards
- Der Graf | GreyTo
Nice to see you here in the comments, Graf! Also, thanks for your kind words.
@@KaiRosenkranz It was my pleasure! 😊
As a guy who was 4 years old when i was thrown into the colony the first time - i just cant wait … 😢❤
PS: you kept the combat system original.. this is so important!!
It will not be 1:1. It will be inspired and based on the original one.