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Originally written by Thuryl:

It's funny, you know, because I'm coming at this from completely the opposite position to you. I grew up on the Exile series and loved it; that, at least, we can agree on, and I think that's all we can agree on. I found Avernum 1 through 3 pretty much unplayable -- the combat engine feels more restrictive than Exile's, and the brown stick-figure graphics just aren't anywhere near as pretty as the art in Exile. I like the idea of Blades of Avernum, but I happen to think it has possibly the worst engine Jeff's ever made. The Geneforge series started out okay and turned great by G4.

As for Avernum 4? Eh, I liked it well enough to finish it, despite the occasional tedious parts and the, uh, problematic plot.

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Originally written by Synergy:

Are you sure this is new? Mac testing has been going on for three weeks. It's possible more testers are needed at this point.

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Each turn, a character has a base of 8 action points (less if slowed or encumbered,
more if hasted). Moving depletes action points depending on how far the character moves
(1 action point per space). Attacking takes 5 action points. Using an item or drinking a
potion takes 3. Using an object (like a lever or wheel) costs 5 action points. Equipping or
dropping an item costs 1. Trying to attack when you have less than 5 action points ends
your turn immediately. The number of action points you have left is indicated on the party roster. When all of the action points are gone, the next character gets to act.

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