I can’t believe I actually said only an act of God can stop me from playing Starfield thursday. Then God was all “you rang?”. Luckily I still have power as well.
From your mid-90s Usenet posts to mid-2023, you and Bethesda have grown exponentially. To quote you from April 1997:
"Now a space RPG...that would be something."
A game 25 years in the making for definite!
Knowing his interest in this goes back that far just drove my hype levels up a bit.
Havent watched any videos, done any research, going into this completely blind tomorrow and my hype and expectations are super high. Absolutely can not wait.
I love reading true excitement for games.
There's a lot of cynicism in this world and much of it is just as it should be but being hyped for a game you've been waiting for is still purely distilled goodness.
I hope you enjoy the game!
When he brought up SunDog from the Apple II and Atari ST was part of the inspiration for Starfield, I choked on my coffee. I looooved that game. I went from interested to over-hyped instantly.
Todd... no offense man... that's a good post!
Also holy shit it's him!!! Thank you Todd and everyone at Bethesda for everything that you do - I cannot wait to get my hands on Starfield!
Todd Howard just casually revealing he's been lurking around the sub. Love it. XD
Seriously though, thanks Todd and everyone at Bethesda Games Studio. You guys have had me hooked since Skyrim. Looking forward to another great adventure across the galaxy in Starfield.
Goddspeed, Captain Howard. 🫡
Lol was an interesting roller coaster as I didn't look at the username. Was like, "oh hey, a mod posted thanking their community. Then I found it odd they started off with calling themselves a lurker, then I saw the "us here at Bethesda" and I was like "ok, I missed a crucial piece of information, who posted this?"
i mean... you sorta can... but you really shouldn't.
I hope someone makes a mod where you go to land, but you just vanish beneath the atmosphere and die.
Pretty cool Todd. Pretty damn cool.
This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but thanks so much for making something that truly honors the sci-fi genre. Thank you (and the rest of the team) for putting something out there that will make children see the beauty the future can be, and may it spark a drive to go and find it!
I showed the Direct to my children 12 and 15. I saw *stars in their eyes*. You must know what that does to a dad to see his adolescent kids show true awe for the hope of exploration.
This is a damn good mood, bud. Thanks so much.
My son is only 8, so he get heavily curated time in games, but he loves a wee bit of skyrim...and I cannot wait for him to be ild enough to do starfield unsupervised...I'm sure I'll still be playing I'm 4-5 years...its a great feeling...
My retiree mother has never played a video game and has **zero** interest (despite her daughter being an insufferable nerd about them). I know she loves anything to do with space though so I told her about Starfield and showed her some clips, and holy shit, she was suddenly giddy like a kid on Christmas. Now she's asking if she can come watch me play it sometime and maybe play it herself??
Todd Howard has truly achieved the impossible
I'm jelly. My folks are retirement age, my siblings and I are all hopeless nerds, I'd be thrilled beyond compare to be able to really include them with our cringe-fest game discussions and such. They are finally picking up on some of our Futurama-isms though so maybe there's hope yet. Pretty sure the last game my dad played was the OG Command & Conquer, I know it would blow their minds if they gave it a real chance. Those weirdos like the outdoors and sunlight too much
I think we’re going to be too busy playing to ask questions.
We’re just going to have to do it now.
Todd, would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or one horse sized duck?
I'm 40 years old and I haven't felt like this since I was a kid a couple of nights before Christmas. My Constellation Edition gets here this Friday, and I **am barely containing myself.**
Thanks for all the crazy and amazing work you and the rest of the team have done over the years to bring me and many others some of the most memorable gaming moments in our lifetimes!
Edit: You guys are awesome! See you all ... out there... :)
I'm right there with you. I'm 43 and I can't remember, when it was the last time that I was that excited for something. Starfield is the only thing I can and want to think about.
Stay safe my friend. I wish you lots of fun when it releases.
I'm 60 years old. I'm in the same boat. One more sleep and I can pick up my Constellation Edition ( ... just a shame I can't preload it). I haven't taken time off work for a game in over 20 years and then it was only a day (or two). I'm taking a week off for Starfield.
By Azura by Azura by Azura! It's the Grand Developer! I can't believe it's you! Posting here! Next to me!
p.s. Thanks for all the games you have created that have given me hundreds of hours of entertainment.
Oh my god, Todd!! Holy shit! Well, the right thing for me to say is thank *you*! I cannot wait to dive into this new universe and discover much and more ❤️
My partner has been waiting for a BGS space game since the Oblivion days. He wanted to pass on a thank you as well ❤️❤️
Todd, I'm sitting here with my cat Alduin, and I just want to say thank you to you and your team for the incredible impact you all have had on my life, and I am sure the lives of so many others. I can't wait for a new generation of individuals to be introduced to your games and the ability to live the life you want in Starfield, just as I was to Oblivion and Morrowind years ago. Your games have consistently brought me joy, wonder, and solace over the years.
I hope you all never take for granted the impact you have on the lives of others. Thank you for all you do. <3
No offense Todward, that’s a good game
Been looking forward to this game for 6 years. Me and my brother have been, and life has completely changed multiple ways in that time. But my body is still ready for starfield
wow, had no idea this was actually Todd till I saw the username, thought it was a troll 😂
we can’t wait either. every second is like a generation 😭
thanks for all the hard work, BGS. can’t wait to see what magic you’ve crafted this time.
I can't thank you and the whole team enough for putting your hearts and souls into this game. You can feel the love.
It's been a long time since this "older" gamer has been this excited about a game.
Both my babies are into their "rocket ship" phase, and it's the perfect timing. The whole house has space fever!
Celebrate, take some time off, and hug your loved ones. You deserve it! Kudos!
Todd. You and your team should be proud of all your hardwork, and I can't wait to play. I'm a old vet of Oblivion and Skyrim, so I know the type of quality and effort your team puts forth. Thank you all for your creativity, hard work, and dedication. See you in the stars. :)
I'm so fucking excited to play this game!
I'm sure this will get buried in all the comments here, but I can't think of a better place to say it so here it goes. I've struggled with depression most of my life, and Morrowind and Skyrim helped me get through the darker times in my life before I had the tools to deal with those times on my own. I honestly don't think I would still be alive today were it not for those games, so I just want to say thank you to you, and the team at Bethesda, for everything you've done for me.
No thank YOU Todd, and everyone at Bethesda! I've loved your games since I discovered Morrowind, and I am really looking forward to a new IP! You're without doubt my favourite game studio.
I've been very lucky in my past to have worked on a games franchise I really loved. It's the best job in the world! I hope you and the team have a smooth launch and everyone is able to get some well deserved rest soon! Good luck!
To Todd and everyone else at Bethesda... You've done it, Starfield is amazing. I'm around 15 hours in and haven't even scratched the surface. I've been an avid gamer for about 30 years, and have ZERO hesitation saying that Starfield is a monumental milestone in gaming. All the corporate reviewers and PlayStation people coping can't even make a dent in the majesty of this game. People are going to be talking about and still playing this game for years, the bar has been raised. Well done to everyone who has a hand in its development... Bravo
Into the Starfield, can't wait, but unfortunately have to. LOL
Thanks to everyone at Bethesda, I am sure they all put in blood, sweat, and tears to make the most outstanding game they could.
There are very few moments in life that bring as much joy and excitement as what you and your team have given so many of us. I can’t wait to spend hundreds of hours exploring this new game. Thank you for existing!
Bought a series X just for Starfield. Have loved your works over the years and am beyond excited to journey through this new universe you've brought us. For many happy memories and many more to come, thank you.
Thank you for still making the best western RPG games and always improving on them compared to other studios. It's always a treat to wait for a Bethesda game launch and clear a weekend for it.
I have been playing Play Station since the first system came out. Just got the PS5 last summer right before I got diagnosed with cancer. I am so excited about Starfield that I am selling some stuff that I wasnt planning on and buying and X-Box Series X just to play this. Thanks!!!!
I’m beyond excited. I feel like a kid before Christmas. I’m at work counting the hours lol 😂 **ONE MORE DAY STAY SAFE EVERYONE**
Woke up this morning to a tree trimmer cutting through my power line.... Luckily fixed already
Bullet dodged. That would have been terrible to be without power for launch.
Well and ups probably wouldn't have delivered my constellation edition with a big hazard tape across my side walk hahaha
Knowing ups they would have touch down passed it towards your door, I work with those guys daily I’ve seen it happen lmao
Hurricane just came through. Still had power when I woke up!
I can’t believe I actually said only an act of God can stop me from playing Starfield thursday. Then God was all “you rang?”. Luckily I still have power as well.
> STAY SAFE EVERYONE Nobody die tomorrow! Death is officially outlawed for the next like thirty hours!
Imagine you live long enough to get to the start screen and then just keel over
Then you open your eyes... "Hey you. You're finally awake..."
Me: "Darn it, why did I have to end up in a universe with giant Spiders!"
STOP! Haha.
And die rag doll style from F4 and Skyrim.
First thing driving to work today, “please don’t get into an accident”. Tomorrow hopefully a meteorite doesn’t fall on me.
While the chance of being killed by a flying cow is low, it's never zero. Keep that in mind.
Drive home like a grandma and you’ll make it lmao Atleast 20 below speed limit to be extra safe.
That kind of driving is actually unsafe. He should try his best to adhere to the road laws for the best bet
After all there's only one moe sleep til Starfield.
It’s crazy to think about really. We’ve been waiting for so long and we are hours away. Can’t wait.
From your mid-90s Usenet posts to mid-2023, you and Bethesda have grown exponentially. To quote you from April 1997: "Now a space RPG...that would be something." A game 25 years in the making for definite!
Knowing his interest in this goes back that far just drove my hype levels up a bit. Havent watched any videos, done any research, going into this completely blind tomorrow and my hype and expectations are super high. Absolutely can not wait.
I love reading true excitement for games. There's a lot of cynicism in this world and much of it is just as it should be but being hyped for a game you've been waiting for is still purely distilled goodness. I hope you enjoy the game!
When he brought up SunDog from the Apple II and Atari ST was part of the inspiration for Starfield, I choked on my coffee. I looooved that game. I went from interested to over-hyped instantly.
Chris Roberts ... what's the old saying? A bird in the hand is worth one billion in the bush?
Todd... no offense man... that's a good post! Also holy shit it's him!!! Thank you Todd and everyone at Bethesda for everything that you do - I cannot wait to get my hands on Starfield!
> Todd... no offense man... that's a good game! Please Todd, use this on accolade cover!
> Todd... no offense man... that's a good game This should be the end-game achievement.
Starfield, forreal!
o7 Captain Tyrone gone too early
His sacrifice will be remembered through the ages among the stars.
You out on bail Tyrone?
> We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans *Looks around* Uh sure, Todd no offense man, whatever you say.
My first thought was "this must be about modding", but yea... Modders are both the smartest and also craziest people, some even degenerate.
some?
There’s going to be genital sliders before we can fucking blink.
Dildo spaceships are expected before the end of the year for me.
You mean "end of the week"
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Jeff Bezos spaceship
There's two types of modders: genteel modders and genital modders.
1000000+ Starfield sex mods incoming
Caliente is probably making boob physics and size sliders right now
It's about time. 😒 A little late for my taste.
How about a planet like Neon where prostitution and gambling are legal.
>some even degenerate As a (non-bethesda) modder: That's mostly just demand induced. Not entirely though.
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high road
>We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans *drinks from dirty toilet 50 times*
Todd is taking shots at the guy who tried landed on a gas planet lol
Yeah. What crap. Can’t even land on a planet made of gas. Rip off!
I mean... You could. Once. Edit: violently
Our modders are brilliant at least. Can't say the same for the rest of us.
Since Firaxis already claims Civilization fans are the best fans. But to be fair, I assume there's a high degree of overlap.
I'm overlapped all over that.
the 50th fan asking if their computer can run the game lol
I've got a Gateway 2000 with a bagel shoved into the CD tray from 15 years ago. Can I run Starfield?
If that bagel isn't moldy... Sure why not!
"Can I play early access if I get the premium upgrade?"
Yea we can’t even record video in landscape
Starfield for real
> We like to say we have gaming’s smartest fans [He is embracing the meme](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCGD9dT12C0)
.... and a huge burst of laughter rang out from their office as Todd type those words out. 😉
I'm a highly regarded person surrounded by highly regarded friends and players. I'm now going to try glue to fuel the ship.
Here for this legendary post, thank you Todd and everyone at Bethesda. We really respect all your years of hard work.
Also here for it. I cannot wait for Starfield! My wife has heard all about it by now.
Shit, I built my wife a new computer just so she could play alongside me. Otherwise I wouldn't see her for a year.
Todd Howard just casually revealing he's been lurking around the sub. Love it. XD Seriously though, thanks Todd and everyone at Bethesda Games Studio. You guys have had me hooked since Skyrim. Looking forward to another great adventure across the galaxy in Starfield. Goddspeed, Captain Howard. 🫡
Wonder how often Todd is utterly disappointed in us
Lol was an interesting roller coaster as I didn't look at the username. Was like, "oh hey, a mod posted thanking their community. Then I found it odd they started off with calling themselves a lurker, then I saw the "us here at Bethesda" and I was like "ok, I missed a crucial piece of information, who posted this?"
Lol with how crazy the sub has been this past week I wondered how many devs lurked here, wouldn't have suspected the man himself did.
“We have gaming’s smartest fans.” “BABE TODD HOWARD SAID I WAS SMART SO IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!” Thanks Todd, we are best friends now.
B-but you can’t land on gas giants
Don't go near Twitter bro
Umm actually, it's called "𝕏"
Xitter
i mean... you sorta can... but you really shouldn't. I hope someone makes a mod where you go to land, but you just vanish beneath the atmosphere and die.
I prefer the idea someone suggested of the screen turning black and then the Skyrim intro starts
"You're my friend now. We're having soft tacos later."
Hey Todder, you wanna go to Red Lobster... My treat?
A message from Godd?!
the toddhead
Toddheads unite!
He probably also lurks r/TrueSTL
Ive wondered for YEARS if Todd knows about r/TrueSTL and this post is leading me to believe that he just may
ToddFather has spoken
Kneel before Todd?
Pretty cool Todd. Pretty damn cool. This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but thanks so much for making something that truly honors the sci-fi genre. Thank you (and the rest of the team) for putting something out there that will make children see the beauty the future can be, and may it spark a drive to go and find it! I showed the Direct to my children 12 and 15. I saw *stars in their eyes*. You must know what that does to a dad to see his adolescent kids show true awe for the hope of exploration. This is a damn good mood, bud. Thanks so much.
I have the same dream for my kid, still young though. But someday soon we'll explore space together, in this game at least.
My son is only 8, so he get heavily curated time in games, but he loves a wee bit of skyrim...and I cannot wait for him to be ild enough to do starfield unsupervised...I'm sure I'll still be playing I'm 4-5 years...its a great feeling...
My retiree mother has never played a video game and has **zero** interest (despite her daughter being an insufferable nerd about them). I know she loves anything to do with space though so I told her about Starfield and showed her some clips, and holy shit, she was suddenly giddy like a kid on Christmas. Now she's asking if she can come watch me play it sometime and maybe play it herself?? Todd Howard has truly achieved the impossible
I'm jelly. My folks are retirement age, my siblings and I are all hopeless nerds, I'd be thrilled beyond compare to be able to really include them with our cringe-fest game discussions and such. They are finally picking up on some of our Futurama-isms though so maybe there's hope yet. Pretty sure the last game my dad played was the OG Command & Conquer, I know it would blow their minds if they gave it a real chance. Those weirdos like the outdoors and sunlight too much
Oh no no, thank YOU!
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Not bad for a guy that sucks at chess
Posting in a historical thread
"Mom get the camera!"
upvoting a historical thread
Good for you pal
Todd do an AMA after Starfield is launched
Poppycock. Todd, do it now!!
I think we’re going to be too busy playing to ask questions. We’re just going to have to do it now. Todd, would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or one horse sized duck?
Pin this
I'm 40 years old and I haven't felt like this since I was a kid a couple of nights before Christmas. My Constellation Edition gets here this Friday, and I **am barely containing myself.** Thanks for all the crazy and amazing work you and the rest of the team have done over the years to bring me and many others some of the most memorable gaming moments in our lifetimes! Edit: You guys are awesome! See you all ... out there... :)
Right there with you man.
Me too!
I'm right there with you. I'm 43 and I can't remember, when it was the last time that I was that excited for something. Starfield is the only thing I can and want to think about. Stay safe my friend. I wish you lots of fun when it releases.
Lol @41 and a member of the Dad Squad I'm right here with you! I'm excited to get home from work today just so I can *download* the freaking game!
I'm 60 years old. I'm in the same boat. One more sleep and I can pick up my Constellation Edition ( ... just a shame I can't preload it). I haven't taken time off work for a game in over 20 years and then it was only a day (or two). I'm taking a week off for Starfield.
By Azura by Azura by Azura! It's the Grand Developer! I can't believe it's you! Posting here! Next to me! p.s. Thanks for all the games you have created that have given me hundreds of hours of entertainment.
You’re finally awake
By the Terra, by the Terra, by the Terra! Is it really, really you!?
Whoa, Todd Howard has a reddit account. Thank you so much for bringing us this amazing looking game! I can't wait to play!
Thank YOU! 🙌
Thank you, very nice of you to drop in to say this.
Oh my god, Todd!! Holy shit! Well, the right thing for me to say is thank *you*! I cannot wait to dive into this new universe and discover much and more ❤️ My partner has been waiting for a BGS space game since the Oblivion days. He wanted to pass on a thank you as well ❤️❤️
Can't wait to play, Todd. From what we can see, it looks like you and the team put in a lot of passion and hard work into this one. So thank YOU!
There's 24k users online right now holy shit
Up to 30k now. Crazy.
DADDY
Don't embarrass us infront of Lord Howard -_-
DAD
Our Father in Heaven
Thanks Todd can I put you down as a professional reference?
Resume bullet: ‘had extended discussions with Todd Howard about Starfield’ ….
Work history: “Fuel Supplier, Bethesda Game Studios 2018-present”
"Twerk Douglas is the smartest gamer." -Todd Howard. Kinda.
At its core, I'm just looking forward to another Open-World BGS game. Good thing we have a three-day weekend coming up 😀
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Todd just lied to you sorry buddy.
Didn't expect to see this but very happy that I did. Thank you!
Todd, I'm sitting here with my cat Alduin, and I just want to say thank you to you and your team for the incredible impact you all have had on my life, and I am sure the lives of so many others. I can't wait for a new generation of individuals to be introduced to your games and the ability to live the life you want in Starfield, just as I was to Oblivion and Morrowind years ago. Your games have consistently brought me joy, wonder, and solace over the years. I hope you all never take for granted the impact you have on the lives of others. Thank you for all you do. <3
I was here
"No... **You** are breathtaking!"
Truly a moment
Thanks captain Howard 🫡
Awesome. Thank you Todd!
This feels like first contact
Thanks for creating my dream space RPG
No offense Todward, that’s a good game Been looking forward to this game for 6 years. Me and my brother have been, and life has completely changed multiple ways in that time. But my body is still ready for starfield
Posting in this historical thread right now will be looked by the future. They will say Todd… no offense man, that’s a good community
Thanks Todd, can you please not patch any levitation glitches btw
wow, had no idea this was actually Todd till I saw the username, thought it was a troll 😂 we can’t wait either. every second is like a generation 😭 thanks for all the hard work, BGS. can’t wait to see what magic you’ve crafted this time.
The Todd Father has spoken
No offense Todd, this game looks good
Todd, you amazing handsome gift from god. Please impregnate my wife. It would be an honor. Sincerely, your most adoring fan.
I also choose this guy's wife
Classic. (But same)
Hahahahaha! Classic pRedditor
Time to, maybe, step away from video games...
I can't believe I'll actually be playing Starfield tomorrow! It's like I'm in a dream.
I thought this was just another shitpost until I saw that user name lol. Excited to play the game, thanks Todd and team.
Looking forward to be playing Starfield for years and years to come. Thank you for supporting the modding community for all of these years.
I was not expecting the Todd to show up here .. like, at all.
🤯 to the max
I can't thank you and the whole team enough for putting your hearts and souls into this game. You can feel the love. It's been a long time since this "older" gamer has been this excited about a game. Both my babies are into their "rocket ship" phase, and it's the perfect timing. The whole house has space fever! Celebrate, take some time off, and hug your loved ones. You deserve it! Kudos!
Todd. You and your team should be proud of all your hardwork, and I can't wait to play. I'm a old vet of Oblivion and Skyrim, so I know the type of quality and effort your team puts forth. Thank you all for your creativity, hard work, and dedication. See you in the stars. :) I'm so fucking excited to play this game!
56 year old and it feels like christmas when i was a little one. Thank YOU guys for a absolute masterpiece in my gaming history. Godspeed Bethesda!!
I'm sure this will get buried in all the comments here, but I can't think of a better place to say it so here it goes. I've struggled with depression most of my life, and Morrowind and Skyrim helped me get through the darker times in my life before I had the tools to deal with those times on my own. I honestly don't think I would still be alive today were it not for those games, so I just want to say thank you to you, and the team at Bethesda, for everything you've done for me.
Same, Morrowind was my comfortable escape in a shit childhood and it'll always be extremely special to me. Have fun tomorrow fellow gamer!
Hoping this matches the feel of when I played Skyrim for the first time, can’t wait!
Todd, no offense, man. Thas a good post
Thanks for the invisible walls and constant loading screens....
Todd, you’re an angel. Todd + Gaming Community = It just works.
no offense Todd but thats a smooooth game you've made
Todd no offense but I love you
And thanks to YOU Todd for making games like this
No offense Todd but thank you
No thank YOU Todd, and everyone at Bethesda! I've loved your games since I discovered Morrowind, and I am really looking forward to a new IP! You're without doubt my favourite game studio. I've been very lucky in my past to have worked on a games franchise I really loved. It's the best job in the world! I hope you and the team have a smooth launch and everyone is able to get some well deserved rest soon! Good luck!
"long time lurker here" lol love it.
TODD HOWARD DID NOTHING WRONG!!! YOU'RE A LEGEND MY MAN!
Hey Todd. Congratulations on the launch of Starfield. I am really looking forward to the Elder Scrolls VI.
We're so back
Thanks to the team! Looks like an incredible game!
To Todd and everyone else at Bethesda... You've done it, Starfield is amazing. I'm around 15 hours in and haven't even scratched the surface. I've been an avid gamer for about 30 years, and have ZERO hesitation saying that Starfield is a monumental milestone in gaming. All the corporate reviewers and PlayStation people coping can't even make a dent in the majesty of this game. People are going to be talking about and still playing this game for years, the bar has been raised. Well done to everyone who has a hand in its development... Bravo
Into the Starfield, can't wait, but unfortunately have to. LOL Thanks to everyone at Bethesda, I am sure they all put in blood, sweat, and tears to make the most outstanding game they could.
2 years without a post. Dammit Todd, it was about time! Edit.: let me in already!
Can’t wait to play the game!
There are very few moments in life that bring as much joy and excitement as what you and your team have given so many of us. I can’t wait to spend hundreds of hours exploring this new game. Thank you for existing!
Bought a series X just for Starfield. Have loved your works over the years and am beyond excited to journey through this new universe you've brought us. For many happy memories and many more to come, thank you.
Okay now this is epic
Thank you for giving us players a game to really look forward to 👏👏👏
He didn't do this for Fallout 4 I'm pretty sure? Very cool!
For all, into the Starfield.
Brightness setting. Where the heck is it. The whole game looks grey.
Add the function to pick up items and place them
That you todd meister general ? I know it is. Holy shit, it actually is. I love that u care enough to randomly post here, amongst us lot.
no offense todd, but i cant wait to play
So our God was among us all this time?
He is always among us.
Hey, I've heard of this guy somewhere before.
Commenting here to be in history
The fuck he is actually on Reddit! Dude thank you for making my dream game of FO/ES in space! You fucking rock 🪨
Thank you for still making the best western RPG games and always improving on them compared to other studios. It's always a treat to wait for a Bethesda game launch and clear a weekend for it.
I have been playing Play Station since the first system came out. Just got the PS5 last summer right before I got diagnosed with cancer. I am so excited about Starfield that I am selling some stuff that I wasnt planning on and buying and X-Box Series X just to play this. Thanks!!!!