Joe Fielder
@joefielder.bsky.social
Principal Narrative Designer on The Outer Worlds 2 at Obsidian (Deathloop, Ghost of Tsushima DC, Star Wars Battlefront II, Flame in the Flood, some BioShocks) he/they, ADHD
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Joe Fielder
@joefielder.bsky.social
· Oct 23
My favorite quest in Outer Worlds 2 is when you help a group of completely milquetoast middle managers try and find dirt on executives - and they have no idea what to do with it. Peak Obsidian.
Oh, hey! I wrote that one.
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I pitched making one of Marisol's books a rare melee weapon but it was too late in production to even consider whether it was a good or bad idea.
Marisol is easily my favorite Outer Worlds 2 companion Niles just commented on her extensive book collection and she replied saying they aren't for reading they're for beating people to death with. Why does the gaming industry continue to torment me unromanceable older women.
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I pitched making one of Marisol's books a rare melee weapon but it was too late in production to even consider whether it was a good or bad idea.
We need to bring back skinny breeches.
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We need to bring back skinny breeches.
It's my earnest hope that any IT professionals who play The Outer Worlds 2 will appreciate that a key step in fixing the moon-sized super computer is turning it off and on again.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's my earnest hope that any IT professionals who play The Outer Worlds 2 will appreciate that a key step in fixing the moon-sized super computer is turning it off and on again.
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the only time i ever gave back to my community (cinephile dorks whose parents claim they can't see it but we suspect are messing with us a little)
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
the only time i ever gave back to my community (cinephile dorks whose parents claim they can't see it but we suspect are messing with us a little)
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off to a very good start with outer worlds 2
November 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
off to a very good start with outer worlds 2
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outer worlds 2 got me singing about pi and the fibonacci sequence when i've failed almost every math class i've ever taken, 10/10 game
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
outer worlds 2 got me singing about pi and the fibonacci sequence when i've failed almost every math class i've ever taken, 10/10 game
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The Outer Worlds 2 is on sale on Xbox and PlayStation 5 if you haven't get this amazing game go get it now!!! This amazing game deserves everyone's attention.Go check it out if you haven't yet. This game is worth buying for sure #TheOuterworlds2 #Videogames #Deserves
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Outer Worlds 2 is on sale on Xbox and PlayStation 5 if you haven't get this amazing game go get it now!!! This amazing game deserves everyone's attention.Go check it out if you haven't yet. This game is worth buying for sure #TheOuterworlds2 #Videogames #Deserves
Maybe six samurai and a rough-edged, misanthropic iconoclast could do in a pinch.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Maybe six samurai and a rough-edged, misanthropic iconoclast could do in a pinch.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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It's imperative to stay informed especially with my waning spry mind!
Before @piotr-michael.bsky.social would record his lines for the Order radio announcer, he'd say, "Space NPR! Space NPR! Space NPR!"
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's imperative to stay informed especially with my waning spry mind!
We make learning fun!
I've always fancied myself a man of relatively high quality vocabulary, but after playing through The Outer Worlds 2, I've had to google 'a lot' of different words. This also happened with your game Pentiment, and holy shit, I now 'know' a bunch of new words.
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We make learning fun!
Same. I consider deep diving archaic thesauruses part of the job. Sometimes to our voice performers' chagrin.
there is almost no feedback I will reflexively ignore as a game developer but “you shouldn’t name something X because people don’t know that word” is one of them. oh no! You might learn a new word! God forbid you take away a piece of knowledge from a game that’s not a brand of gun or some shit lol
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Same. I consider deep diving archaic thesauruses part of the job. Sometimes to our voice performers' chagrin.
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Managed to get Wizard of Wor working on my Atari Gamestation Go via micro sd card and it's adorable.
Probably safe to say I have a legal copy of that ROM. (I actually have two. One is a back-up in a cake eyeliner case.)
Probably safe to say I have a legal copy of that ROM. (I actually have two. One is a back-up in a cake eyeliner case.)
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Managed to get Wizard of Wor working on my Atari Gamestation Go via micro sd card and it's adorable.
Probably safe to say I have a legal copy of that ROM. (I actually have two. One is a back-up in a cake eyeliner case.)
Probably safe to say I have a legal copy of that ROM. (I actually have two. One is a back-up in a cake eyeliner case.)
I'm really happy that @seejackboyer.bsky.social used the final line from my third grade book report where I attempted to act in front of the class like I'd read The Omen IV: Armageddon when I'd only half-glanced at its back cover.
This is techniqually a spoiler for The Outer Worlds 2 but it's clearly not a satisfying story choice your supposed to pick so i doubt many will even see it
at the very end of the game, i picked to let everyone everywhere die lmfao
at the very end of the game, i picked to let everyone everywhere die lmfao
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I'm really happy that @seejackboyer.bsky.social used the final line from my third grade book report where I attempted to act in front of the class like I'd read The Omen IV: Armageddon when I'd only half-glanced at its back cover.
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This is the second "news" article like this I've seen. It reminds me of Outer Worlds 2 where Good Neighbor Prudence says "This just in! Everything has been found to be splendid!" and the NPCs are like, "I was starting to feel sad my house is underwater; thank goodness the radio says I'm fine"
More Americans than ever are expected to go shopping this Thanksgiving weekend, many of them looking for holiday gifts and Black Friday bargains. on.nbcboston.com/XJWVyXe
Macy's wants cash-strapped shoppers to know they have options this holiday
More Americans than ever are expected to go shopping this Thanksgiving weekend, many of them looking for holiday gifts and Black Friday bargains
on.nbcboston.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is the second "news" article like this I've seen. It reminds me of Outer Worlds 2 where Good Neighbor Prudence says "This just in! Everything has been found to be splendid!" and the NPCs are like, "I was starting to feel sad my house is underwater; thank goodness the radio says I'm fine"
Someone noted that our game failed to solve capitalism and it reminded me how disappointed I was when the Jodie Foster film Contact didn't explain what happens when we die.
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Someone noted that our game failed to solve capitalism and it reminded me how disappointed I was when the Jodie Foster film Contact didn't explain what happens when we die.
I adore the music video of the song that Udo Kier sings in My Own Private Idaho.
Udo Kier - Der Adler (1985)
YouTube video by angelJoe
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I adore the music video of the song that Udo Kier sings in My Own Private Idaho.
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Fun fact: If you get the extra info out of Amos in that optional side mission, you have additional options in the final conversation with Auntie Cleo at the end of the Auntie's Choice faction questline (if you pursue it) and it can affect your end slides. It *may* change the company's future.
The Outer Worlds 2 just went to a new level for me. I was geeking out finding Amos was in this game. This made the game even better. This was very special moment. I wasn't going to do anymore side quest for little bit. But something told me just do this one. I'm glad I did.
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Fun fact: If you get the extra info out of Amos in that optional side mission, you have additional options in the final conversation with Auntie Cleo at the end of the Auntie's Choice faction questline (if you pursue it) and it can affect your end slides. It *may* change the company's future.
RIP Udo Kier. You were surprising and delightful, onscreen and off.
After muttering "It is very dahk in here...," Udo Kier turned on all the fluorescent lights on at GameSpot and laughed delightedly when everyone screamed.
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
RIP Udo Kier. You were surprising and delightful, onscreen and off.
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The Outer Worlds 2 complete. Wonderfully entertaining game. Kept me interested during my 24 hours of Extra Life Game Day and never let up on the action, story, and intrigue afterward. Great job, Obsidian, and I'm ready to find out what happens next. (please let there be a next).
November 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Outer Worlds 2 complete. Wonderfully entertaining game. Kept me interested during my 24 hours of Extra Life Game Day and never let up on the action, story, and intrigue afterward. Great job, Obsidian, and I'm ready to find out what happens next. (please let there be a next).
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After about 52 and a half hours, I beat The Outer Worlds 2 and got the best ending I could, not completely perfect, but close enough. That was my favorite game of 2025 and I can't wait to see what story DLC they have planned.
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
After about 52 and a half hours, I beat The Outer Worlds 2 and got the best ending I could, not completely perfect, but close enough. That was my favorite game of 2025 and I can't wait to see what story DLC they have planned.
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the outer worlds games truly understand what I want in a game: stealing anything I can get my filthy little hands on whether I need it or not, and making friends and forcing them to all live in a big house with me :)
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
the outer worlds games truly understand what I want in a game: stealing anything I can get my filthy little hands on whether I need it or not, and making friends and forcing them to all live in a big house with me :)
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Good morning to all my dear friends! 😊
I sincerely hope you have a wonderful day.
As for me, I plan to venture farther in TOW2 with a cast of companions that has absolutely won me over. Talk to them *between* missions, talk *during*, and immerse yourself in their questlines. It’s worth it.
I sincerely hope you have a wonderful day.
As for me, I plan to venture farther in TOW2 with a cast of companions that has absolutely won me over. Talk to them *between* missions, talk *during*, and immerse yourself in their questlines. It’s worth it.
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Good morning to all my dear friends! 😊
I sincerely hope you have a wonderful day.
As for me, I plan to venture farther in TOW2 with a cast of companions that has absolutely won me over. Talk to them *between* missions, talk *during*, and immerse yourself in their questlines. It’s worth it.
I sincerely hope you have a wonderful day.
As for me, I plan to venture farther in TOW2 with a cast of companions that has absolutely won me over. Talk to them *between* missions, talk *during*, and immerse yourself in their questlines. It’s worth it.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM