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    Creative Director Q&A on Twitter

    Hey guys! This morning we had a flash Q&A on Twitter with Alex Hutchinson, the Creative Director on Far Cry 4. Check out some of his replies here!

    https://twitter.com/FarCrygame/with_replies
    (sorry if some of the replies get lost... it's hard to keep up with all of them!)
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    There were some more Q&A on Twitter today.

    (Q) Whats your favourite part of the game so far?
    (A) I really like the light narrative we've added to the side-quests you can discover in the open world.

    (Q) Will elephants be maneuverable like any other vehicle? I can crash against the wall with it?
    (A) Elephants are maneuverable but they do have a mind of their own and will kill anyone messing with them!

    (Q) Is Far Cry 4 Online coop only?
    (A) Yes

    (Q) Can we use the wrist watch to "wait" and pass time during game play. Similar to the wait function in Skyrim?
    (A) Yes you can!

    (Q) What wildlife is hostile to you and is the enemy system similar to far cry 3?
    (A) Most of the wildlife is hostile when provoked (ie tigers attack on-sight, elephants if you hassle them). (1/2)
    What wildlife is hostile to you and is the enemy system similar to far cry 3?

    (Q) can I strap C4 to an elephant, jump off of it whilst going off a cliff with it and detonate it in an enemy base?
    (A) YOU ARE A MONSTER! But yeah, you totally can.

    (Q) Where did the idea of the character "Pegan Min" come from?
    (A) Our Art Director Jean-Alexis had a vision for him and then we evolved it as a team.

    (Q) Will I be able to use the grapple anywhere, Or just at predetermined locations?
    (A) Predetermined locations, but they're liberally sprinkled throughout the world.

    (Q) Will we be able to use any flying veichles in the game?
    (A) Yes!!! You can explore Kyrat in a gyrocopter or glide passed mountains in your wingsuit.
    Alex Hutchinson also confirmed the Glider is back.

    (Q) Can I jab a knife into my opponent's body and then run off with the knife?
    (A) There are plenty of new takedowns, including stabs?

    (Q) What will be the equivalent of radio towers in the game?
    (A) We've got Pagan Min's bell towers that need clearing scattered throughout Kyrat.

    (Q) Will Poker and Supply Drops return in Far Cry 4?
    (A) No poker but there are a bunch of new side quests that are similar to supply drops.

    (Q) Is Pagan Min crazier than vaas? I think it isnt possible
    (A) He's not crazy; he's just completely out of touch with the real world, as Kyrat's richest and most powerful person.

    (Q) where did Pagan Min get his haircut?
    (A) He kidnapped a famous Japanese hairdresser; we can't say who.

    (Q) Where did you get the name far cry 4? why not just Far Cry ?
    (A) Because we would have a hard time distinguishing it from Far Cry (2004).

    (Q) why Pagan Min suit is pink?
    (A) He wears pink in honour of his mother.

    (Q) Will traveling to Shangri-La be something that you need in the story? Dow e nessescary need to travel there?
    (A) You will travel there once in the main story but you'll have to find the hidden tapestries to play the rest.

    (Q) will/should i be excited to play as Ajay Ghale?
    (A) Yes, you should.

    (Q) what was it like working with Troy Baker?
    (A) He's a terrific actor and gave us a great performance, so it was fun!

    (Q) Is Pagan a fan of other rock classics like the Who, the Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath?
    (A) He's more of a pop music fan.

    (Q) Will the map editor be making a return on consoles?
    (A) Yes and it's amazing!

    (Q) What is the biggest animal in the game besides the elephant?
    (A) Rhinoceros!

    (Q) will there be insane explosions, new animals to hunt, and crazy stunts to pull?
    (A) yup.

    (Q) Will vehicles be in multiplayer again?
    (A) Yes. They'll be there.

    (Q) Will there be an in-game radio or music player?
    (A) The vehicles will have radio stations and there are propaganda towers that will be broadcasting throughout Kyrat.

    (Q) do you need special equipment to go up the mountains of Kyrat ?
    (A) Yes! You've gotta be prepared.

    (Q) how badass is the khurkuri?
    (A) Extremely.

    (Q) Are there weaponized Honey Badgers? Because that would be amazing.
    (A) Yes, although the honey badger is basically a weapon as-is.

    Aaaaaaand we're done!! Thanks to the endlessly entertaining @BangBangClick and to you guys for your excellent questions. 'Til next time!

    Dapper asked - Put the Map editing community out of our misery! Will the MP lobby system be more like #FarCry2 or #FarCry3? #AskFC4
    Ian Higton asked - Will we be able to make custom MP lobbies for user created content, similar to FC:I or will lobbies be more like FC3?

    Unfortunately we are still waiting for an answer on this but at least they tried.
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    Thanks Champ
    I must admit, there are some stupid questions, but there are good ones as well.
    What I really like is the fact that you can now speed up the time, as it was case in Far Cry 2

    This game seems to be the best of both FC2 and FC3 in one Masterpiece
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    Thanks for putting that together, CHAMP! You're a... champ. :}
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    No problem xMiiSTY here is the first session of questions and answers in order from the link you posted.

    Algae Eater
    Will the tattoo for skills system return?
    The tatau was deeply tied to FarCry3. There will be a different skill marker in FarCry 4

    IHeartFarCry4 Will there be any cities or towns in Kyrat? Or is it only mountains and secret places? Thanks.
    Kyrat is home to plenty of villages, but no major cities! Lots to explore and experience.

    GamersPress How do chars like PaganMin emerge?Do you gather all devs together and they throw in ideas or is he based on a real person
    We try to make someone challenging, fresh and unique; never based on a real person.

    Frank Mir Will there be any coop missions/story like in Far Cry 3?
    Yep! Stay tuned for more info.

    Adam Hunt Did sending a team to the Himalayas significantly affect the final result of the game?
    Things like our trip deepen the experience and add authenticity, but don't radically change it.

    Santeri Heinola Can you do split screen co-op in "Free roam"?
    Unfortunately, there won't be co-op split screen. It will be online.

    Scotty G As well as voicing the part of Pagin Min, will Troy Baker be doing mocap for FC4
    YES! In fact, it's already done.

    SlyHayatoBLUR Is Pagan Min pure madness?
    He's not crazy; he's just so powerful that he's out of touch. In his world, no one questions him.

    Open World Games Can you please name a few things you can do in coop free roam with a friend?
    Yep! We have a cool guide that let's you sink your teeth into the details we've provided!Simon

    Scheerens Is the map of FarCry4 bigger than the one from FarCry3?
    It's about the same size but far denser with more vehicles, more weapons, more everything!
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