Blades of Exile - 9.82 (10.0/7.0)
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 04:37
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Not just the pre-made scenarios, but Blades of Exile as a whole. The engine, the potential, etc. (I think it's a bit early to make a thread about BoA yet, since there aren't that many scenarios, so I won't make one). [ Friday, February 16, 2007 22:47: Message edited by: The Lurker ] Posts: 363 | Registered: Wednesday, February 22 2006 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 05:09
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And what an excellent place to put this! I give it 10 out of 10, and as I've said, it will always be a favorite. I still have my good memories of it, and they wil remain in my heart for as long as I'm alive! long live Blades of Exile! Posts: 275 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 05:29
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I'm sure I'll give it a good rating too, once I play some non-pre-packaged (having BoA kind of spoils the fun) scenarios with it. I'm pretty sure that the designers would give it a lower score than just the players, though. We'll see. Posts: 363 | Registered: Wednesday, February 22 2006 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 06:41
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Sure, Jeff won't fix some bugs and all, but other than that, this game is simply the best. It's a great package that has something for everyone. If you liked any of the Exile games, don't even consider not buying it. There isn't a better way you can spend $30. Then check CSR and all to see what scenarios you want to play. Don't miss it. 10.0 -------------------- "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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Warrior
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 08:07
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10. Easily. It's just so easy to use. There's no way I'd rate BoA as high. -------------------- When the portal to Upper Avernum starts to blow, first dump a bucket of water on it. Then run like hell. We're all heroes! Hamsters and rangers everywhere, rejoice! Wait.... wrong game. Posts: 154 | Registered: Wednesday, December 12 2001 08:00 |
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The Establishment
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 08:51
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Easy to use, months worth of great scenarios to play. A true success story for an engine. Sure, there might be some quibbles with it, but overall one of the best programs ever written. Too bad Blades of Avernum is not nearly as easy to use as this one. 10.0 -------------------- Your flower power is no match for my glower power! Posts: 3726 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 08:55
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quote:EDIT : So far I seem to be wrong. Looks like BoE is on its way to earn the 'Best Spiderweb Game Ever' award. EDIT 2 : I wanted to edit my post and I quoted it instead. Gah. :) [ Sunday, March 05, 2006 08:58: Message edited by: The Lurker ] Posts: 363 | Registered: Wednesday, February 22 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 13:26
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No scenarios themselves are rated a 10, but when you take all the 8s and 9s and but them all together in one place, you're bound to get a 10. -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 13:58
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I'm confused. Is this including the third-party scenarios (in which case it's obviously a 10), or including only the work that Jeff did on it, including the system that he created for designing other scenarios but not those other scenarios themselves? In the latter case, I'd give it an 8: solidly ahead of A4, but definitely behind Nethergate, and probably behind most of the AT. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. 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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The Establishment
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 14:27
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I would say Blades of Exile in its entirity including all of the scenarios because from a player's perspective it would be a bit skewed just to include Jeffs work. -------------------- Your flower power is no match for my glower power! Posts: 3726 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:25
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Kel: quote:This makes it fairly clear. ...man. This one is too easy. 10.0 -------------------- * Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:36
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9.25 A few bugs but not much else to complain about. An excellent scenario designing program, and there are many good scenarios. (It seems that this ruins the perfect rating. Sorry.) Posts: 259 | Registered: Saturday, June 1 2002 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 16:13
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No, it doesn't. Yours is the seventh, at which point highest and lowest are dropped. Needless to say, yours is the lowest. -------------------- "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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Triad Mage
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 18:02
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10 I've never come across anything comparable in terms of playing or creative depth and quality. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy Encyclopedia Ermariana - Trapped in the Closet ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 19:27
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tKel: I think Avernum is from the lowest pits of hell…even though I enjoy playing it. A lot less than the Ex series. ^Pointless words. I have to agree with Milu: perfect, except for the bugs. -------------------- "Oh, North Wind, why frighten others? In Nature's family all are brothers. Puff and blow and wheeze and hiss; You can't frighten Shingebiss. Bring your frost and ice and snow; I'm still free to come and go. You can never frighten me, One who never fears is FREE!" -Shingebiss, the mighty duck Posts: 830 | Registered: Tuesday, August 20 2002 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 19:30
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Gosh, looking at these makes me think that Exile might be worth playing after all. I only got through the demo, and gave up... *Waits for mad JV fans in fluffy turtle suits to chase him with vodka and honey* -------------------- "When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane." Posts: 120 | Registered: Sunday, January 1 2006 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 22:26
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quote:Whoops, I didn't know that. Should I just drop the lowest rating? 'Cause if I drop the highest, we have a serious problem. :P EDIT : BainIhrno, the lowest score was the eight score, by the way (Kel said he'd give it a ten if we were rating BoE as a whole). And unless you change your mind about the way the rating works, this means that BoE's average score is still 10.0. Say yay everyone. :cool: [ Sunday, March 05, 2006 22:32: Message edited by: The Lurker ] Posts: 363 | Registered: Wednesday, February 22 2006 08:00 |
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...b10010b...
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 23:08
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quote:You don't drop every instance of the highest rating, just one. So if there are six 10s and a 9.25, you cut the highest (one 10) and lowest (the 9.25) so that there are just five 10s. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, March 6 2006 03:14
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9 I just never appreciated it. I played and played it, and ached for Avernum. The Nethergate/Avernum engine is far better... It just IS. And as for all the scenarios... sure, they are good. Brilliant, in fact, in some instances (Emulations for one), but when you're grappling with the system, then you kinda lose some of that enjoyment. -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? *Name by Slarty Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Monday, March 6 2006 08:49
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I refuse to come up with some kind of composite rating of all BoE scenarios. Instead, I'll rate the scenario editor. In theory, it's brilliant. In execution, it has some minor (and a few not so minor) bugs. However, the bugs can be worked around, avoided, or endured, and the results speak for themselves. 9.8 —Alorael, who will leave 0.2 free for the day, may it come eventually, when BoE is finally debugged. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, March 6 2006 08:58
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10.0 -------------------- Lt. Sullust Cogito Ergo Sum Polaris Posts: 2462 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Monday, March 6 2006 09:32
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10.1 Okay, okay. *mutters* dumb rules. -------------------- 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 |
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Warrior
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written Tuesday, March 7 2006 12:35
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10 - most definitely! It has brought out the best ever in 2D RPG! [As for BoA, I don't like its 3D engine - IMHO Neverwinter Nights is far better a 3D RPG, as far as simple playing - and great modules to play (too complicated for creating, though)] Posts: 84 | Registered: Saturday, January 26 2002 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, March 11 2006 23:58
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7.0 - A passable attempt at extending the Exile line to the hands of the players, made in mostly ill-faith and poorly supported throughout its long life. Salvaged by the ingenuity and dedication of its die-hard fan community. -------------------- http://desperance.net Posts: 35 | Registered: Friday, March 3 2006 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, March 12 2006 07:10
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9.2. If one fixed the bugs, maybe made it as flexible as BoA (while keeping the atmosphere of BoE), and more polish, 10. [ Sunday, March 12, 2006 07:11: Message edited by: Polyester ] -------------------- Apparently still annoying. Posts: 612 | Registered: Saturday, October 13 2001 07:00 |
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