Life of the Game
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Warrior
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written Friday, June 25 2004 14:16
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Am I the only one who still plays this game? Am I also making a pitiful attempt to revive the Nethergate forum? -------------------- "Yeah-- you're right. You christians are far too persecuted nowadays. I mean it. We really should stop feeding you to the lions." --TM "Ancient Blessings" My unfinished (and likely to remain that way) BoA scenario. Posts: 135 | Registered: Tuesday, June 22 2004 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Friday, June 25 2004 15:35
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I still play once in a while. I am bound and determined to come up with a tolerable way to use a Roman party, but I just can't do it. —Alorael, who just can't handle a magic addiction on top of his already colossal skribbane problem. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, June 25 2004 16:38
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I agree, magic is my crutch and the Romans just fall short in that area. -------------------- "Yeah-- you're right. You christians are far too persecuted nowadays. I mean it. We really should stop feeding you to the lions." --TM "Ancient Blessings" My unfinished (and likely to remain that way) BoA scenario. Posts: 135 | Registered: Tuesday, June 22 2004 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, June 25 2004 16:43
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Coincidentally I grabbed it today to play again. It's been a few years. I'm gonna go for Romans. Love magic, but something about the Romans I like a lot. I think it's the cool way that Jeff captured the Roman spirit without romantizicing them. I've admired the Romans (part of the Romans, not all!) since I was a kid. Anyway, were244, you're not the only one still interested in this game. Glad to see I'm not the only one either. Cheers! -------------------- quote:Random Jack Vance Quote Manual Generator Apparatus (Cugel's Saga) Posts: 604 | Registered: Sunday, June 20 2004 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, June 25 2004 16:49
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Great! I knew a game this good could not be dead. I also think I will pick up the game too, might even try the Romans again. LONG LIVE THE NETHERGATE BOARD! -------------------- "Yeah-- you're right. You christians are far too persecuted nowadays. I mean it. We really should stop feeding you to the lions." --TM "Ancient Blessings" My unfinished (and likely to remain that way) BoA scenario. Posts: 135 | Registered: Tuesday, June 22 2004 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, June 25 2004 23:17
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Personally, I think that the only short-coming of Nethergate was that it - compared to other Spidweb games - was very, very short. Compared to the average game it had reasonable length. It's a great game, I can play easily as either side and there are still things I'm finding out even now. Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 03:13
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That is one of my favorite things about spidweb's games, I'm always learning something new. -------------------- "Yeah-- you're right. You christians are far too persecuted nowadays. I mean it. We really should stop feeding you to the lions." --TM "Ancient Blessings" My unfinished (and likely to remain that way) BoA scenario. Posts: 135 | Registered: Tuesday, June 22 2004 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 07:26
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Yeah it was short. Even playing two sides. I like the fact that it is the only "one-shot" game from SW. The others have sequels, even editors. I was hoping that JV´s unknown project was something along the lines of Nethergate: another stand alone game with a revised engine, although the current engine is fine. Here´s hoping more people pick it up and play it again, or for the first time. Besides: how many RPGs allow you to play Romans? -------------------- quote:Random Jack Vance Quote Manual Generator Apparatus (Cugel's Saga) Posts: 604 | Registered: Sunday, June 20 2004 07:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 09:27
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Nethergate was the first Spiderweb game I played, and it still holds a special place for me. I'm also a history enthusiast, and really enjoyed its solid basis in fact. Nethergate's probably the Spiderweb game I think on most fondly, so I guess it would qualify as my favorite. Long Live Nethergate! Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 09:33
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EDIT: Accidental double-post... Darn Internet Explorer! [ Saturday, June 26, 2004 09:34: Message edited by: Icshi ] Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 11:50
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Well, a Nethergate editor would be sort of pointless. It'd just be BoA with a different set of skills and spells. :P Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, June 26 2004 12:39
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Nethergate is my favorite game from SW for several reasons. The historical background. The basis in myth as apposed to generic fantasy The very different magic system that made nearly every druid or roman caster different. The ability to discover the great history of the game. I am a big fan of finding out about people and civilizations that existed before the game itself takes place. All of the intrigue. And all of this I have gotten just from the Demo! Seriously now, I plon on ordering BoA, because I want to play it but also because it will get me a serious discount on a copy of Nethergate! -------------------- If Magic is your crutch, cast it off and walk without. Diablo 1 Manual Truth is good manners, manners are a fiction. Mark Twain Posts: 64 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Monday, June 28 2004 03:11
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I haven't re-played it for more than a couple of times. It's irritating to be reminded of how bad the Exile/Avernum games (my favourites) are when compared to Nethergate. Well, not bad, but at least not as good. -------------------- Mow down the sexy people. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, June 28 2004 05:15
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Indeed it would be a good thing if after Geneforge 3, Jeff started on a completely new, stand-alone adventure which was at least as good as Nethergate. Preferably alot longer aswell. It would be interesting if it happened. However it is unlikely due to various issues, for example, JV is a businessman, like all businessmen he likes money. The trilogies with a Blades at the end make more than stand-alones. Thus trilogies get made. Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Monday, June 28 2004 10:03
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My understanding was that the reason that Jeff didn't make sequels to Nethergate is that it didn't sell very well. I think I heard that from someone who was just speculating, though.... -------------------- 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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Warrior
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written Monday, June 28 2004 10:35
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Did not sell well? I hope it was speculation, Jeff's games do not get enough credit the way it is. In fact, I first came to this site by mistake. I am now glad I found it. -------------------- "Yeah-- you're right. You christians are far too persecuted nowadays. I mean it. We really should stop feeding you to the lions." --TM "Ancient Blessings" My unfinished (and likely to remain that way) BoA scenario. Posts: 135 | Registered: Tuesday, June 22 2004 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Friday, July 2 2004 04:15
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quote:*nodds* mine too. Plus, Nethergatwe was the first non-pokémon RPG i could compreheand to play. -------------------- -Sylak Proud Member of the Church of Devine Luchere Way too many lifeforms are carbon-based. Put this in your signature/AIM Profile if you're not. Posts: 319 | Registered: Tuesday, May 14 2002 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Thursday, July 8 2004 11:28
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I really like Nethergate. I have played it twice with the Celts and started countless times with the Romans. My problem with the Romans is that they don't have my favorite spells(like Doom) and I'm always scared to go into Annwn :( . Actually, Nethergate got me started on the Celts. I love the mythology and the way they thought about things. I especially like the way they treated women as equals. :cool: -------------------- 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 |
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For Carnage, Apply Within
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written Monday, July 12 2004 13:53
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quote:I imagine it would also be difficult to write a sequel for, given the ending. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: More fun than a kick in the shins! Posts: 567 | Registered: Friday, October 5 2001 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, July 28 2004 07:04
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I like the Celts becouse the can cast the spell Ravage Live. The spell can deal with a fomorian! And i like the romans to because there weapon skills, my publius has at the begin of the game 96% chance to hit wit a spear and 92% chance to hit with a javelin. Celts and romans are really cool but you must configure them right. Posts: 9 | Registered: Tuesday, July 27 2004 07:00 |