Recommend me an RPG

Apocalypse · February 10, 2003, 19:04

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

Felch · February 10, 2003, 19:51

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.

Apocalypse · February 10, 2003, 20:44

I was thinking about NWN, but I have a 56k so the amount I'd be able to download is limited.

Tuberski · February 10, 2003, 21:36

Modules aren't really terribly large. Anywhere from about 800k to about 4.2M is what I have seen.

ACK!

Apocalypse · February 10, 2003, 21:41

Does NWN fit in with what I view as important though?

General Ludd · February 10, 2003, 22:07

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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.

Felch · February 10, 2003, 22:38

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.

Apocalypse · February 10, 2003, 23:58

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.

Nubclear · February 11, 2003, 00:35

How about, hmm, zelda?

Apocalypse · February 11, 2003, 00:41

Not for my PC...

Jon Miller · February 11, 2003, 02:11

morrowind for SP

Jon miller

pg · February 11, 2003, 07:11

there really aren't that many rpgs which are less than a yr old. you've probabably played the majority of them.

General Ludd · February 11, 2003, 09:24

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.

The Pioneer · February 11, 2003, 09:32

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...

Grumbold · February 11, 2003, 09:51

I'd rate Morrowind over Divine Divinity on the criteria you give.

Apocalypse · February 11, 2003, 17:43

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.

Skanky Burns · February 11, 2003, 20:00

Why do you want one less than a year old if graphics aren't a very high priority?

Tuberski · February 11, 2003, 20:21

Morrowind for sure meets the criteria.

ACK!

Apocalypse · February 11, 2003, 20:43

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.

Scouse Gits · February 12, 2003, 05:44

MORROWIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely the only choice (IMHO)

SG[1]

Nubclear · February 12, 2003, 16:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Apocalypse
Not for my PC...

Emulator

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

Apocalypse · February 12, 2003, 18:36

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.

Nubclear · February 13, 2003, 02:06

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)

pg · February 13, 2003, 04:40

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?

Grumbold · February 13, 2003, 07:53

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

The Pioneer · February 13, 2003, 07:58

How is ID 2? I liked the first one as it was a hack and slash version of BG!

So long...

Grumbold · February 13, 2003, 08:14

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.

Traianvs · February 13, 2003, 17:20

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)?

Grumbold · February 14, 2003, 08:07

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.

The Pioneer · February 14, 2003, 08:47

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...