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BANNED
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written Friday, December 17 2004 22:39
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If any of you know of any good RPGs that I could purchase (or, in the case of Christmas, have purchased for me)? Thanks in advance! (PS- Don't recommend SW ones, I already have the lot of 'em) -------------------- 人 た ち を 燃 え る た め に 俺 は か れ ら に 火 を 上 げ る か ら 死 ん だ Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 01:11
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For computer or consoles? For the computer I would suggest World of Warcraft, the Blizzard MMO. It has a monthly fee and a pretty hefty purchase price, but everyone I've talked to said it's worth it. Also the Forgotten Realms games are pretty good, ie. Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, Baldurs Gate. Not many nowadays are doing turn-based battles though. Posts: 111 | Registered: Monday, June 30 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 02:28
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Although, not a roleplaying game. This is a fantasy strategy game Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic. There are some roleplaying elements-- hero units, etc. shadow magic -------------------- Wasting your time and mine looking for a good laugh. Star Bright, Star Light, Oh I Wish I May, I Wish Might, Wish For One Star Tonight. Posts: 1084 | Registered: Thursday, November 7 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 06:48
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For PC, I still maintain the best are Fallout 1 and 2, but I think you said once that you already had them, so I'm gonna make a recommendation of Baldur's Gate I & II. As for MMOs, I still recommend Neocron over pretty much everything else, up to and including World of Warcraft. But I've been obsessing over old SNES and Genesis RPGs lately, so my recommendations are slightly skewed. Posts: 262 | Registered: Thursday, November 11 2004 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 07:29
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If you are willing to go for an MMO, you can't beat World of Warcraft. Traditional... I'd say KotoR. Or try Morrowind if you want something a little different. -------------------- The critics agree! Demonslayer is "a five star hit!" raves TIMES Weekly! "I've never heard such thoughtful comments. This man is a genious!" says two-time Nobel Prize winning physicist Erwin Rasputin! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 07:40
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Shining Force 1 and 2, for SEGA Genesis. The plots aren't particularly deep and full of philosophy (they're "kill the evil guy" games), but they're still fun and the battles require good strategy. I've also played Shining In The Darkness, its predecessor, and Shining Force 3, but SITD is literally a big labyrinth, and SF3 is for SEGA Saturn and only 1/3 translated into English (although the third that is is awesome and has much better battles than SF1+2). I hope they finish translating it. -------------------- The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) Famous Last Words - A local pop-punk band They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 08:06
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Demise: Rise of the Ku'tan. [ Saturday, December 18, 2004 08:08: Message edited by: Jonah Zolohahni ] -------------------- —Zxquez Zolohahni I eat blueberries in pie square. Xerch'de/Rate. I miss you, but I haven't met you yet. So special, but it hasn't happened yet. Posts: 549 | Registered: Thursday, October 17 2002 07:00 |
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 09:15
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www.knightonlineworld.com a free multiplayer game, awesome graphics, do quests, kill things, make friends and join hunting parties races: orc, human clases: warrior, mage, priest, rogue -------------------- Avernum is as addictive as skribbane!!! Withdrawal symptoms are harsh so I just keep playing. Free skribbane at Wal-mart Posts: 296 | Registered: Monday, September 22 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 09:40
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quote:those. :P but yes, if you have the time and immense amounts of money, i recommend World of Warcraft. -------------------- Polaris - Weather balloons, ninjas, and your big daddy Wise Man. What more could you want? Undead Theories - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 11:37
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If you have an Nintendo 64, get one of the greatest if not the greatest game of all time, "Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur." If not, I'd recommend something by Black Isle. [ Saturday, December 18, 2004 11:38: Message edited by: Partisan Slith ] Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 13:09
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Earthbound for the Super Nintendo. It's on the DS in Japanese now with its prequel as "Mother 1+2" or something like that, one of the two games in one cartridge things, so maybe they'll release it here too. Posts: 111 | Registered: Monday, June 30 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 13:53
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This is the top 100 list from rpgdot.com . I have found it to be pretty accurate. I found out about Arcanum from here and it makes me want to get Fallout 1 & 2. RPGdot.com Top 100 list -------------------- Wasting your time and mine looking for a good laugh. Star Bright, Star Light, Oh I Wish I May, I Wish Might, Wish For One Star Tonight. Posts: 1084 | Registered: Thursday, November 7 2002 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 15:13
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Vagrant Story for the Playstation 1. Earthbound as someone already mentioned, but get it for the Snes, as youll be waiting a while for the DS version. Parasite Eve for the PS1, and possibly its sequel, though i've only ever played the first. Super Mario rpg and the Paper Mario series. Xenogears, but not Xenosaga. That enough for now? :) Posts: 38 | Registered: Thursday, March 4 2004 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, December 18 2004 22:40
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Oh oops the Mother 1+2 thing isn't DS, it's just advance... If you can read japanese you could import one for about $60 including shipping :P Posts: 111 | Registered: Monday, June 30 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 01:52
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Shining Force 1 and 2, and earthbound. Earthbound is a bloody masterpiece! And of course KotOR is a must. -------------------- 33111-CRUSADER-4849 Posts: 662 | Registered: Friday, September 13 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 11:56
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quote:Augh! That list is so...so...WRONG! Fallout above Fallout 2? Okay, I can live with that. Morrowind on the list THREE TIMES? Please, no. Final Fantasy 11 above Baldur's Gate, System Shock, Final Fantasy 8, and almost all of the Ultima games? Hell, most of the games on that list aren't even RPGs. Posts: 262 | Registered: Thursday, November 11 2004 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 11:57
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Planescape: Torment. Simply fantastic, if you're more into deep dialogue and a fantastic atmosphere than into meaningless action. -------------------- Who was born in a house full of pain Who was trained not to spit in the fan Who was told what to do by the man Who was broken by trained personnel Who was fitted with collar and chain Who was given a pat on the back Who was breaking away from the pack Who was only a stranger at home Who was ground down in the end Who was found dead on the phone Who was dragged down by the stone Posts: 595 | Registered: Tuesday, March 12 2002 08:00 |
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 12:07
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The way I see it, any RPG list that doesn't have BoE as its number one entry is at least somewhat wrong. But I'm noticeably biased. -------------------- 人 た ち を 燃 え る た め に 俺 は か れ ら に 火 を 上 げ る か ら 死 ん だ Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 16:53
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"noticeably" Hah! Well really the only thing that makes BOE a good RPG is it's fan-base (ie, designers). -------------------- The critics agree! Demonslayer is "a five star hit!" raves TIMES Weekly! "I've never heard such thoughtful comments. This man is a genious!" says two-time Nobel Prize winning physicist Erwin Rasputin! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 17:04
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(In case that's what you're getting at, noticeably is spelled thusly...) I'll be blunt. If each prominent designer could make his/her own released game, then the entire RPG community would be completely run down. -------------------- 人 た ち を 燃 え る た め に 俺 は か れ ら に 火 を 上 げ る か ら 死 ん だ Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, December 19 2004 17:52
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The point is not to be perfect but to pick out the ones you like. I think it provides a good outline. -------------------- Wasting your time and mine looking for a good laugh. Star Bright, Star Light, Oh I Wish I May, I Wish Might, Wish For One Star Tonight. Posts: 1084 | Registered: Thursday, November 7 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Monday, December 20 2004 04:44
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Deus Ex ain't a RPG. Sorry. ;) Posts: 262 | Registered: Thursday, November 11 2004 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Monday, December 20 2004 04:48
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It claims, "Deus Ex combines elements of a 3D shooter with RPG traits." After a glance at the site, though, I tend to agree with you. I like RPGs. I don't like FPSs. I don't think I'd like Deus Ex. Therefore, it seems like more of a FPS than a real RPG. :P -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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By Committee
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written Monday, December 20 2004 05:22
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I'll second Planescape: Torment, if you can find it - it was a pretty good time, and would likely be up your alley. I seem to recollect that you dislike FF, but I know you like anime, so if you have a GC you may want to check out Tales of Symphonia. I rented it last week, and enjoyed it pretty well. I also recommend Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, not as an RPG, but as a great game in a hallmark series. If you have just the PC, I would also recommend Icewind Dale 2 (especially over either BG), and if your PC is beefy enough, Temple of Elemental Evil. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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One Thousand Slimy Things
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written Monday, December 20 2004 05:33
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I don't play FPS games, but I enjoyed Deus Ex. But generally, PC has very few good RPG's. You might want to try Arcanum, it is similar to Fallout, but I never got very far in the game myself. Baldur's Gate II is nice, and there are lots of mods to play around with. And even more coming. Most of the games I have played have already been mentioned. If you feel like playing MMO's, then sucks to be you. It can be hard to find the one you enjoy, and there are many to chooce from. -------------------- Bending, but not in the way you might imagine. Posts: 995 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |