Which to buy?
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 06:38
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I played both avernum 3 and exile 3 quite a while ago but now want to buy one of them but not sure which! anyone give me any reminders on good/bad points of them? thanks! :D Posts: 2 | Registered: Saturday, January 7 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 06:43
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Here are some personal preferences: Avernum 3 good points: better graphics; in 3D (which means it has heights); Nicer special effects (for as far as I remember). bad points: can't think of any at the moment. exile 3 good points: Some people say you fely more like you were right there, fighting together with your party. I never felt that, but maybe you do. bad points: I hate the graphics; very static, if you understand what I mean; it's 2D, which isn't that bad, but I do appreciate the 3D environment of Avernum 3. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 08:01
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Avernum isn't 3D, it's isometric. Also, I hate Avernum's graphics. I like Exile's graphics, personally. It's a matter of preference, really. Go with whichever game you like better. -------------------- My Myspace, with some of my audial and visual art 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) 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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Master
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 08:41
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I vote E3. EDIT: Actually, if you get E3, you should get the bundle with E1, 2, and 3 for only $45. That's a $30 savings over buying them separately. [ Saturday, January 07, 2006 08:42: Message edited by: Uhh... ben? ] -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 10:07
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I would say E3, but I haven't played A3. I do like Exile graphics better than Avernum graphics myself, however. -------------------- "Let us see what the new day brings." - Temas, Areni. Visit my realm! Rate My Scenarios! Fort Emerald Robbery The Nephils' Defense The Final Spire The Fifth Tower of Magi The Portal Posts: 626 | Registered: Monday, October 25 2004 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 11:25
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Buy Blades of Exile. -------------------- * Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 11:50
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I like the Exile 3 graphics better as well. There are no hills to obscure your view. I like the Exile 3 inventory system better too, but there are nefarious reasons behind that. [ Saturday, January 07, 2006 11:56: Message edited by: Eldibs ] -------------------- "We can learn a lot from crayons. Some are short, some are dull, some are sharp, some are tall. Some have funny names and they are all different colors, but they all learn to live in the same box." "Happy is the man that has wisdom and gets discernment. For having wisdom as gain is better than having silver as gain and having wisdom as produce is better than gold itself" Proverbs 3:14-3:15 The horrible part about life is, you'll never get out of it alive. Currently boycotting: AngelFire, GameFAQ's, Macintosh PC's Posts: 818 | Registered: Tuesday, July 9 2002 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 11:54
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If you've played the demos, you already know how the games are different. We can't tell you which graphics and gameplay are better in your opinion. —Alorael, who would recommend buying the trilogy CD of whichever game you buy. The Avernum CD saves you $20. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 19:05
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I would have to say Exile. Avernum has superb graphics, but I personally think that there is more to do in Exile. Perhaps I am influenced by that I played Exile first, but I'm not sure. :-P -------------------- And everybody say....Yatta! Posts: 1287 | Registered: Thursday, August 14 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 19:32
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quote:Strongly seconded if you like any Exile game. -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 19:33
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I've always heard that the Avernum games actually included a few extra quests that weren't present in the Exile series. In any case, the argument for Exile 3 vs. Avernum 3 seems to depend on which you played first. If you don't think there's something terribly wrong with A3, though, you should probably get that one simply because it's newer. ;) Oh, and are we to assume that you've already played the earlier ones? Because if you haven't I recommend E2/A2 over their respective third installments. -------------------- There are two kinds of game players...those who are newbies, and those who were. Posts: 322 | Registered: Monday, April 12 2004 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 19:54
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quote:I second that. However, if you decide to go with Avernum, you may just want to go with Avernum 4, or if you're on Windows, wait for Avernum 4. -------------------- "We can learn a lot from crayons. Some are short, some are dull, some are sharp, some are tall. Some have funny names and they are all different colors, but they all learn to live in the same box." "Happy is the man that has wisdom and gets discernment. For having wisdom as gain is better than having silver as gain and having wisdom as produce is better than gold itself" Proverbs 3:14-3:15 The horrible part about life is, you'll never get out of it alive. Currently boycotting: AngelFire, GameFAQ's, Macintosh PC's Posts: 818 | Registered: Tuesday, July 9 2002 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, January 7 2006 20:11
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Buy Exile III. It's much more classic-looking without being too confusing or archaic. It's kind of more pleasantly traditional, and gives more the impression of the medieval environment it's kind of based after. Plus, it's a lot more vibrant and has more character than Avernum seems to. -------------------- Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck. 'Spiderweb Software' anagrammmed: 'Word-bereft A**wipe' Posts: 702 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, January 8 2006 09:47
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thanks everyone! it's because i hadn't played either of them in ages that i was just after a reminder. think i will go with exile though, it just seems to have a more 'homely' sort of feel if you see what i mean?! plus i did play it fist as well so probably would influence it. thanks again Posts: 2 | Registered: Saturday, January 7 2006 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, January 8 2006 10:07
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I third the BoE suggestion. Perhaps when you finish E3? -------------------- "Let us see what the new day brings." - Temas, Areni. Visit my realm! Rate My Scenarios! Fort Emerald Robbery The Nephils' Defense The Final Spire The Fifth Tower of Magi The Portal Posts: 626 | Registered: Monday, October 25 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Sunday, January 8 2006 10:35
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I also recommend BoE. Excellent value, that BoE. Hundreds of scenarios, many of at least decent quality, several of truly excellent quality. Some are full-length epic adventures, while some are short and sweet. Definitely a good buy, if you like the Exile engine. -------------------- My Myspace, with some of my audial and visual art 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) 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 |