I miss Exile.
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Warrior
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written Friday, September 28 2007 08:42
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I like Avernum 4. I'll play the demo a while longer and then probably buy it. But I miss the feel of the Exile games. Graphically, I loved them far more than Avernum's appearance. Except the little images for skills and stats in Avernum. I love those. Great game, guys. I've been looking forward to it for a while. Just wanted to say thanks for all the years of enjoyment I've had from this site. I guess I also wanted to make a post to make sure my account was still active. :) -------------------- "Take a chance and make friends with the reaper..." "The reaper follows me wherever I go, for I've tied him to my ankle." -DarkFyre the Pirate Posts: 174 | Registered: Wednesday, December 5 2001 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Friday, September 28 2007 12:50
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Arent Exile graphick like pre-historical?I tried to play Exile but couldnt stand the graphick and the gameplay so I quited quite early in the game. Avernum has much improved and I quite liked it ,but I always prefered Geneforge graphick, really liked it when they used it in A4. From what I have heard and sean think A5 will significaly improve. Cant wait for it to come out for windows! -------------------- If you listen to LakiRA@ all will go well! Posts: 263 | Registered: Sunday, September 9 2007 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, September 28 2007 12:56
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Greetings pilgrim. You have come to the forums in dark times, for the ancient world is fading even as we speak. The great power the Exile graphics held over the viewers is seeping away. Only united can we stem the flow of the tyranical "Tech mode" and save the series from extinction! Join me! Together we shall conqure this threat and once and for all secure the future of the chess-effect 2-D modes! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!![Etc etc etc] -------------------- First person to call me a mercenary gets necromatized. Posts: 942 | Registered: Sunday, October 8 2006 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, September 28 2007 13:07
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Nija, knock it off. I prefer the Avernum series to Exile, though Exile does have its charms. Exile just doesn't seem as fleshed out and as well executed as Avernum. Additionally, you really get a feel for the environment with Avernum. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • El Presidente • Where the Rivers Meet • A Visit to the Madhouse Posts: 2686 | Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Friday, September 28 2007 13:20
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quote: _________________________________________________ Originally written by Bells beyond unit L Join me! Together we shall conqure this threat and once and for all secure the future of the chess-effect 2-D modes! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! _________________________________________________ If you want to live in past you can.But dont think every one will. You cannot use one old awful graphic for 10 years.World is moving on so I advise you to do so too and accept the fact that the graphicks and games will move on, become better and change to better. What would the games look like if they havent pased to 3-D modes?! -------------------- If you listen to LakiRA@ all will go well! Posts: 263 | Registered: Sunday, September 9 2007 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, September 28 2007 15:41
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They'd look like fish style chicken nugglets? -------------------- http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/join.asp?idr=412684821 alexkaltsas.com Posts: 145 | Registered: Sunday, February 18 2007 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, September 28 2007 16:58
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quote:Gosh, you're pretty.. :P -------------------- Humans fight to enter insanity. Are you Evil? Posts: 732 | Registered: Saturday, June 24 2006 07:00 |
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Canned
Member # 8014
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written Friday, September 28 2007 17:32
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quote:Look, I like all types of graphics. Everyone has their own opinion. They may go eventually, but time has to move on. Deal with it per...son? -------------------- Muffins n' Hell|Muffins n' Hell: The Muffins Are Back Again I have an addiction to Spiderweb games. I like this image FYI, Iffy is short for Infernal Flamming Muffin. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Friday, September 28 2007 18:24
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Why did you put "Nalyd fanboy", Iffy? Nalyd doesn't like the old Exile graphics at all. He much prefers Avernums1-3, Avernum 4/5, and Geneforge. -------------------- May the fires of Undeath burn in your soul, and consume it. Posts: 1636 | Registered: Wednesday, January 5 2005 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, September 28 2007 18:32
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He's referring to the undead gimmick, probably. It's really been done to death, as are many gimmicks and this pun. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • El Presidente • Where the Rivers Meet • A Visit to the Madhouse Posts: 2686 | Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, September 28 2007 20:12
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Even with 3d engines becoming more and more powerful, I don't think 2d games will ever disappear from the market. They have an old-school charm... -------------------- Lt. Sullust Quaere verum Posts: 2462 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, September 29 2007 03:12
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My god! You yourselfs say you left your sanity at the door but whenever I make even the slightest attempt at a joke you suddenly go "Gosh isent he weird" This one at least A) Expressed my feelings B) My like of the Exile style C) My respect for a returned oldbie and D) My distinction between the old and new engines. Boys, please, read past the insanity to see the underlying order amongst the seeming chaos. (At least I'm not associating people with fruit) /Thinks to self if they will ever get it. -------------------- First person to call me a mercenary gets necromatized. Posts: 942 | Registered: Sunday, October 8 2006 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, September 29 2007 09:14
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Nija, knock it off. None of those references, please. (The people who get it won't be inclined to explain it) -------------------- TM: "I want BoA to grow. Evolve where the food ladder has rungs to be reached." Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, October 3 2007 02:45
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I have to vote for Exile too. I really like the simplicity of the 2D world. It is like a board game a bit and lets you concentrate on the story rather than the graphics. For the record: I also liked the Ultima games, and can't stand any kind of first-person shooter, so I admit I'm a strange one. Posts: 10 | Registered: Thursday, January 17 2002 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Wednesday, October 3 2007 04:36
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quote:I've heard this a few times now. Am I the only one who didn't stop playing Ultima after Ultima 5? Ultimas 6 and 7 were my favorites (especially the Fujitsu FM-Towns version of 6 I owned with all voice acting), and improved the graphics dramatically. I see the Geneforge engine as more like Ultima 7, and the old Avernum engine as Ultima 6. Exile more like Ultima 5, just without the black background/white characters look.   As long as Jeff keeps his colorful room descriptions a part of the game and keeps developing the Avernum world, I will keep gladly buying. I'm a retro gamer, but I don't want Jeff's audience to be limited to hard-core retro gamers. I doubt he'd be able to support himself that way. BUT...I'll agree its a fine line for Jeff to walk between keeping his faithful who were probably attracted to his games for the retro feel, and not turning off potential new buyers with a game thats "too" retro in its look and feel. [ Wednesday, October 03, 2007 04:38: Message edited by: Ming ] Posts: 102 | Registered: Monday, September 3 2007 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Monday, October 8 2007 16:30
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What kicked ass about Avernum was all of the sprite art, until Avernum 4 which replaced it all with really lame poser renders that limited the scope of what could be put in the game. The animations that approach enabled was not even close to a good compromise I think, compared to neat looking sprites that reflected what kind of weapon and armor you had and everything. Posts: 10 | Registered: Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 04:09
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quote:A-men -------------------- "I must admit, killing mortals is much easier then killing demons. If you remove a demon's head, all you end up with is something that tries to bite your ankles." -Valen Noob: lol 1337 lol woot Posts: 942 | Registered: Sunday, October 8 2006 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 05:07
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Old Avernum and its style died.But it was reborn from the ashes and became something better and bigger in form of A4. Games shouldn't be judget by their graphick.If its not good enough or if you arren't used to it, it should be judget by how much is it fun to play and nothing else.If the game is fun to play you won't mind the graphicks and other minor stuff. Isn't it fun to explore A4 many dungeons and abandoned forts?Graphick is a minor thing compared to it.  -------------------- If you listen to LakiRA@ all will go well! Posts: 263 | Registered: Sunday, September 9 2007 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 05:29
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quote: quote:Objection, your honour! There is a contradiction in the witness' testimony! -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 05:36
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quote: _________________________________________________ Originally written by Thuryl: Objection, your honour! There is a contradiction in the witness' testimony! _________________________________________________ Umm...What's that supposed to mean? [ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 05:38: Message edited by: LakiRa@ ] -------------------- If you listen to LakiRA@ all will go well! Posts: 263 | Registered: Sunday, September 9 2007 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 06:59
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quote:Kill him! -------------------- "I must admit, killing mortals is much easier then killing demons. If you remove a demon's head, all you end up with is something that tries to bite your ankles." -Valen Noob: lol 1337 lol woot Posts: 942 | Registered: Sunday, October 8 2006 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Tuesday, October 9 2007 08:24
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quote:Funny, I think it's exactly the other way around :) And I disliked the geneforge engine transition the most of all, everything is looking more and more the same, variation is dead :( I still play the games as I love the world they take place in but somehow I am never as Immersed as I used to be back when the cave floor was green :( Posts: 42 | Registered: Thursday, October 25 2001 07:00 |
