Other similar games?
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 06:05
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Hi all I'm new here and have just started my Spiderweb Software gaming experienc. Long story short, I ended up with Morrowind...and found it not quite what I like. However always knew about Geneforge and family (through Gametunnel) and now trying out their software. Keeping me engrossed much easily than the Elder Scroll game could. However I pose this question. Quality open-ended rpg game seems to be very scarce (not including the MMORPG's). What other games are out there of note? PS Wasn't sure where to post this... Jawbax -------------------- "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." Charles Darwin Posts: 2 | Registered: Wednesday, July 19 2006 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 09:26
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Well, I know a multitude of CRPGs, but none of them quite match the open-endedness of Geneforge series. However, if roguelikes are not too mind-boggling to you, you could always give Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) a shot, but it's light years away from Geneforge and Morrowind. -------------------- I have nothing more to do in this world, so I can go & pester the inhabitants of the next one with a pure concscience. Posts: 617 | Registered: Tuesday, April 13 2004 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 09:47
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I already had my stint with rogue-like adventures. Took a small amount of time, but ascended in Nethack. That was heavily addicting at one stage. Was considering ADOM at one stage, but eventually chose Nethack over it. -------------------- "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." Charles Darwin Posts: 2 | Registered: Wednesday, July 19 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 11:12
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There is nothing like Spiderwebsoftware Games out there that is any good from independent game companies. I despise Never Winter Nights, I despise a lot of the other game companies. There are a few Isometric MMORPGS like Daimonin with similar graphics, these get a little stale after a while. I've tried out most of the free games, they suck. If you are looking for a good oldschool game like Eye of the Beholder, Undercroft by Rake In Grass has a nice demo which is pretty good, but nothing like Spiderwebsoftware. -------------------- 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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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 18:06
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quote:Out of curiosity, why? It's one of my favorite D&D CRPGs. -------------------- "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 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 18:19
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NWN is definitely one of the best D&D CRPGs. Having said that, I still don't like it as much as I like my memories of playing D&D tabletop. -------------------- DEMON PLAY, DEMON OUT! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 19:21
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I really like Neverwinter Nights, but I have never played real D&D. And jawbox, I don't really like Morrowind either. I recomend Nethack and/or Slash'em. both will provide you with infinite entertainment. -------------------- You acquire an item: Radio Free Foil Posts: 1169 | Registered: Monday, September 23 2002 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 20:55
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quote:I'm surprised nobody's mentioned "Fallout." As far as open-endedness goes, Fallout 1 and 2 are the most notable ones aside from the Elder Scrolls series. "Arcanum" is another open-ended RPG. If you like steampunk then this is your cup of tea. -------------------- Lancer Posts: 73 | Registered: Friday, January 13 2006 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, July 21 2006 05:26
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Here is what I don't like about Neverwinter Nights. 1) The controls and view are horrible. 2) The graphics are too boxy looking without enough curves. 3) The skill system is partially points based which sucks. It breaks with the traditional randomness of AD&D, making it weird. 4) It is too easy to manipulate the AI, fight in corners or use the terrain properly and it is too easy to kill the monsters. Baldur's gate design and game play were far superior, they took a step backward with this system. Instead of developing it further, they switched to a new system that was not as good for computer games. Arcanum is a fun game which is not too expensive and has good game play. It is very different from Avernum, but it is still pretty good. I think Fallout 2 is way overrated. Fallout 1 was good, but the be all and end all of games. It was fun. It is worth getting the original Fallout, but Fallout 2 is a disappointment. [ Friday, July 21, 2006 05:29: Message edited by: I'll Steal Your Toast ] -------------------- 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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Warrior
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written Friday, July 21 2006 05:46
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HMMMM, what exactly is morrowind, a nice game like geneforge? -------------------- I don't care what you say, I'm punk and Hardcore all the way! Posts: 185 | Registered: Sunday, June 4 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, July 21 2006 06:39
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I don't know enough about Morrowind to judge it. However, the demons destroy everything is not exactly an orignal story. -------------------- 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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Infiltrator
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written Friday, July 21 2006 07:34
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Try Mount&Blade. -------------------- "As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it." --Albert Einstein -------------------- Posts: 536 | Registered: Sunday, September 7 2003 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Friday, July 21 2006 08:15
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Morrowind isn't about demons. Oblivion, it's sequel, is. Morrowind is a very open-ended, 3D, first- and third-person RPG from Bethesda. Some people love it's open world, but others (like me) get bored after a while with the lack of true direction. Oblivion adressed many of these issues, but the core problems still exist, imo. I still had fun playing through it, but now I haven't touched it in months. www.elderscrolls.com -------------------- DEMON PLAY, DEMON OUT! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, July 21 2006 08:31
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Oblivion was a decent game, but it seemed odd playing an RPG with a world that huge with only you and a handful of NPCs. -------------------- And everybody say....Yatta! Posts: 1287 | Registered: Thursday, August 14 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, July 21 2006 08:48
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Mount and Blade was odd. It is funny running around in a first person action game on horseback. I really couldn't get the controls right, but it is very interesting. You get to control your characters swings and blocks as well as bow. -------------------- 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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Agent
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written Friday, July 21 2006 10:36
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Gladius by Lucas Arts is pretty good. It gets a tad boring at some times, but definetly worth the money. -------------------- And everybody say....Yatta! Posts: 1287 | Registered: Thursday, August 14 2003 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, July 21 2006 13:57
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I really enjoyed Morrowind and for $10 there isnt much point not getting it. Also Oblivion is pretty good but it doesn't seem to have the same feel as Morrowind. The whole new sneak thing is way better though. I love those games. Posts: 776 | Registered: Friday, July 4 2003 07:00 |