11-02-2003 04:04									#1
	Recommend me an RPG Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

I've had a new computer for over a month now yet no new games to play it on. That needs to change.

I'm thinking RPG like Divine Divinity, Morrowind, or Arx Fatalis at the moment. Not sure which. I'm open to other suggestions. I just want something that isn't more than a year old.

This is what I view in order of importance for RPGs:
1. Story
2. Atmosphere
3. Combat
4. Graphics

	11-02-2003 04:51									#2
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Neverwinter Nights doesn't have a very good storyline, but since you can download new modules, the potential exists to find some excellent stories out there.

Bioware is developing a free series of modules that have a fantastic plot so far. Still it might not be what you're looking for.

	11-02-2003 05:44									#3
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I was thinking about NWN, but I have a 56k so the amount I'd be able to download is limited.

	11-02-2003 06:36									#4
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Modules aren't really terribly large. Anywhere from about 800k to about 4.2M is what I have seen.

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	11-02-2003 06:41									#5
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Does NWN fit in with what I view as important though?

	11-02-2003 07:07									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Apocalypse Does NWN fit in with what I view as important though?

I wouldn't say so.

It's more of a multiplayer game.


Have you tried Arcanum - Of Steamworks And Magick Obscura? I haven't played all the way through it, but it's got one of the best atmospheres I've ever seen in a computer game.

	11-02-2003 07:38									#7
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It's a bit old. He wanted games a year old. But yeah, I think it's by the Fallout crew, and they made fantastic games.

Fallout I&II are available for ten bucks together. Good deal if you don't mind the dated engine.

	11-02-2003 08:58									#8
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I have Arcanum, Fallout, and Fallout 2.

You aren't being helpful.

Not to mention that would totally defeat the purpose of this thread, getting a game for the computer.

	11-02-2003 09:35									#9
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How about, hmm, zelda?

	11-02-2003 09:41									#10
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Not for my PC...

	11-02-2003 11:11									#11
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morrowind for SP

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	11-02-2003 16:11									#12
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there really aren't that many rpgs which are less than a yr old. you've probabably played the majority of them.

	11-02-2003 18:24									#13
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I haven't played it, but morrowind seems like a good single player game. From what I gather it doesn't really have much of a story, but it's completely open and non-linear.

	11-02-2003 18:32									#14
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I thought that Morrowind was very engaging because it was open ended and it had an engaging story!?

Anyway, I am still looking to finsh BGII which is an excellent game IMHO.

So long...

	11-02-2003 18:51									#15
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I'd rate Morrowind over Divine Divinity on the criteria you give.

	12-02-2003 02:43									#16
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quote: Originally posted by pg there really aren't that many rpgs which are less than a yr old. you've probabably played the majority of them.

I haven't played any of them actually.

The newest RPG I've bought is Arcanum, but that ran fine on my old comp and I've beaten it already.

	12-02-2003 05:00									#17
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Why do you want one less than a year old if graphics aren't a very high priority?

	12-02-2003 05:21									#18
	Got spare money?

Morrowind for sure meets the criteria.

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	12-02-2003 05:43									#19
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Why do you want one less than a year old if graphics aren't a very high priority?

1. Narrow it down so I wouldn't get Fallout, BG, PST and Arcanum suggestions.
2. I want to make use of the new computer.

	12-02-2003 14:44									#20
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MORROWIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely the only choice (IMHO)

SG[1]

	13-02-2003 01:23									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Apocalypse Not for my PC...

Emulator

(Note: An emulator is not illegal. Dont edit my post)

	13-02-2003 03:36									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Tassadar5000 Emulator (Note: An emulator is not illegal. Dont edit my post)

Kinda missed the point. I just don't want it for my PC.

	13-02-2003 11:06									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Apocalypse Kinda missed the point. I just don't want it for my PC.

oH i'M SORRY. wELL, zELDA ISN'T A GAME YOU PLAY ON THE COMPUTER (NORMAILLY)

	13-02-2003 13:40									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Apocalypse I haven't played any of them actually.

but there aren't really any either. hence the number of suggestions you are getting. how many computer rpgs are there that are less than 1 yr old anyways? have all of them already been mentioned?

	13-02-2003 16:53									#25
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I don't keep an internal clock of release dates but I play almost all (Western) RPG's that are released. Unfortunately I don't hold out much hope of you getting totally unbiased information about them on a forum busy electing Diablo 2 as best game of 2001/2

Divine Divinity
Icewind Dale 2
Morrowind
Neverwinter Nights
Wizardry 8

	13-02-2003 16:58									#26
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How is ID 2? I liked the first one as it was a hack and slash version of BG!

So long...

	13-02-2003 17:14									#27
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Too hack'n'slash for my tastes. You really had a hard time if you generated characters with average stats (well most people did, including me, I'm sure some breezed it.) It tempts you into making munchkin parties full of fighters with 20 strength and 3 cha just to survive without reloading each big fight five or more times. Still if what you want is lots and lots of combat with pretty faithful 3e rules, you certainly get that.

	14-02-2003 02:20									#28
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I just bought (!!!) me a budget price version of Icewind dale and heart of darkness (you see even a pirate like me buys games of only they lower the prices substantially, companies such as Sierra etc spend too much money on PR and luxurious hotels etc for journalists and so on.. costs that are absolutely not needed, game reviewers look at the quality of the game, not at the quality of the limousine!)

I heard lots of good things about it, especially since you get the same graphics as in BG2 with the heart of winter expansion... one question though, is it possible to import characters or do i have to start out from scratch (level 1 characters)?

	14-02-2003 17:07									#29
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BG and IWD are set in different timelines so no, there is no facility to import characters. The game is geared to take you from level 1 anyway. IWD2 is also 3rd edition so importing characters from 2e would be a hassle.

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	14-02-2003 17:47									#30
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So it's much like ID! I didn't bother with the expansion and I am probably not going to get ID2. I love BG and BG2 and I think that they are among the best games.

So longs...