Eshalon: Book 1 - anyone intrigued?

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Author	Topic: Eshalon: Book 1 - anyone intrigued?
MacProject Warrior Member # 5701	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 09:58 Profile #0 I'm not sure if this is an appropriate topic to post on this forum, so mods feel free to delete if this is deemed an unacceptable post. IMG today posted a link to basilisk games' official Eshalon: Book 1 page which reveals the first screenshots. Don't know about you, but I'm sort of interested since the early build does bear a resemblance to SW's Avernum games in terms of graphics style. Of course, the Mac version isn't due out until summer and even then nobody really knows how well it plays or what the story and plot are like. Anyone else interested in this title? Thoughts and opinions? http://www.basiliskgames.com/games.htm Posts: 64 \| Registered: Tuesday, April 12 2005 07:00
Tyranicus Law Bringer Member # 6489	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 11:13 Profile Homepage #1 It looks like it could be good. Then again, it could be another Homeland. -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 \| Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00
diablo_tk Apprentice Member # 6679	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 11:53 Profile #2 pft... I saw screenshots for this ages ago on blitzbasic.com. The develops posted a few pre-public screenies which can be found in the gallery. It looks like it could be a fun game. In fact it was after seeing these screenies i tho, right thats it got to make an rpg, which i am :D . i havent got time to read more about the game at the mo. [ Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:01: Message edited by: diablo_tk ] -------------------- Visit diablogames for more info on our (my) great stuff >< current W.I.P(an iso rpg for PC, Mac and linux ) Posts: 10 \| Registered: Thursday, January 12 2006 08:00
Ephesos Law Bringer Member # 4153	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 12:34 Profile Homepage #3 Actually, that looks fairly good, graphics- and style-wise. I might have to give it a look when it comes out... Too bad they didn't really say much about a plot... I mean, honestly: quote: Originally written by Basilisk Games: As you struggle to uncover the secrets of your past, you must decide where to go and who to trust. That's just a little bit generic, I mean. If that's all they have to offer in terms of describing their game world, I may pass. -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 \| Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00
Nicothodes Lifecrafter Member # 4682	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 13:06 Profile #4 I see what you mean about the graphics style being similar to SW. They really remind me of GF. It looks interesting. I hope they'll have a demo. -------------------- Do not underestimate the power of the mechanical pencil. Join the Dark side. We have cookies. Played in: Fiddler on the Roof Bye Bye Birdie "Hey, Patrick, feel this random pipe. It's squishy"-Nils Posts: 834 \| Registered: Thursday, July 8 2004 07:00
Slarty Raven v. Writing Desk Member # 261	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 14:33 Profile Homepage #5 Thanks for posting the link. The influence of the Nethergate and Geneforge engines on the interface is glaringly obvious. It looks a bit more awkward, but it's still in alpha, so who knows. I'm a little iffy about the vague plot, too. This could turn out to be a really cool game. Or not. However, it certainly looks more promising than any non-spidweb game has in years. -------------------- Slarty vs. Desk • Desk vs. Slarty • Timeline of Ermarian • G4 Strategy Central Posts: 3560 \| Registered: Wednesday, November 7 2001 08:00
Or else o'erleap. Law Bringer Member # 335	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 15:16 Profile Homepage #6 The game looks like it was either heavily influenced by Spiderweb or heavily influenced by the influences on Spiderweb. It also suffers moderately from ugly interface. —Alorael, who doesn't like to pass judgement with no details. The skill/attribute system could be taken from Avernum, but it also could be no fun at all. There is no evidence (yet) of a party to go with your protagonist. And the plot remains concealed. Three screenshots aren't much to judge by. Posts: 14579 \| Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00
Avis Insanis Warrior Member # 5886	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 15:21 Profile #7 quote: Available Spring 2006 for the PC, Summer 2006 for the Macintosh At least some people have their priorities straight. :D -------------------- We don't make the white chalky excrement that splats down and ruins your car's paint job. We make it stronger. Posts: 52 \| Registered: Friday, June 3 2005 07:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 15:30 Profile Homepage #8 Looks like Avernum 5 to me. Only I'm sure Avernum 5 will be better. Maybe we should try it after we play Avernum 5. -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Arancaytar Law Bringer Member # 2984	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 15:48 Profile Homepage #9 If it's modelled after the Geneforge engine, I think I'll pass. Oh, and am I the only one who opened this topic expecting a novel (because of the Book I)? Or just the only one disappointed when it wasn't? -------------------- Encyclopaedia Ermariana • Forum Archives • Forum Statistics • RSS [Topic / Forum] My Blog • Polaris • I eat novels for breakfast. Polaris is dead, long live Polaris. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. Posts: 8752 \| Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00
Sturg Master Member # 4614	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 15:51 Profile Homepage #10 I expected a preview of the new book MacProject was going to write. :P -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 \| Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00
Dikiyoba Councilor Member # 6600	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 16:12 Profile Homepage #11 Originally written by Arancaytar: quote: Oh, and am I the only one who opened this topic expecting a novel (because of the Book I)? Or just the only one disappointed when it wasn't? Dikiyoba thought it would be a book too but Dikiyoba wasn't too surprised or disappointed to find out it wasn't. Not much suprises or disappoints Dikiyoba anymore. But it would be nice to have a topic about some good (or bad, since Spiderwebbers enjoy a good gripe) books. Edit: Spelling. [ Wednesday, January 18, 2006 16:13: Message edited by: Dikiyoba ] Posts: 4346 \| Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00
MacProject Warrior Member # 5701	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 17:31 Profile #12 quote: Originally written by ben12C8: I expected a preview of the new book MacProject was going to write. :P Heh, wishful thinking. I'm more a gamer than a writer, at least when it comes to my spare time. :) Posts: 64 \| Registered: Tuesday, April 12 2005 07:00
The Immortal BANNED Member # 4	written Wednesday, January 18 2006 19:04 Profile Homepage #13 quote: Originally written by ben12C8: Looks like Avernum 5 to me. Only I'm sure Avernum 5 will be better. Maybe we should try it after we play Avernum 5. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Ha. -------------------- * Posts: 6936 \| Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00