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Hayashi · 04-10-2002, 12:01 AM

My suggestions:

BG1 + ToSC (the add-on) - you should be able to find copies of the 2 bundled together.

IWD+HoW - a nice game, not as deep as BG/BG2. Combat can get quite intensive at times tho'. Not much interaction with NPCs, no interaction b/w party members (which you create yourself). If I rated BG2 as 5/5 stars, IWD+HoW would rate 3 1/2 - 4.

D2 - Extremely combat intensive, none of the other traditional role play elements in it. You can't really interact with NPCs (very limited), endless combat, mucho mouse clicking. More of an action game set in RPG setting.

Planescape Torment - now there's an interesting RPG! If you like the non-combat portions of BG2, solving puzzles and quests by using brains rather than swords, a deep & intriguing storyline, colourful party members, this is for you. Get it, you won't regret it!

Fallout 2 - another good RPG but set in a post-apocalyptic future. Quite engaging & I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wiz 8 - can't vouch for it, as it's not sold through the traditional channels.

04-10-2002, 12:01 AM	#8
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 63 Posts: 1,699	My suggestions: BG1 + ToSC (the add-on) - you should be able to find copies of the 2 bundled together. IWD+HoW - a nice game, not as deep as BG/BG2. Combat can get quite intensive at times tho'. Not much interaction with NPCs, no interaction b/w party members (which you create yourself). If I rated BG2 as 5/5 stars, IWD+HoW would rate 3 1/2 - 4. D2 - Extremely combat intensive, none of the other traditional role play elements in it. You can't really interact with NPCs (very limited), endless combat, mucho mouse clicking. More of an action game set in RPG setting. Planescape Torment - now there's an interesting RPG! If you like the non-combat portions of BG2, solving puzzles and quests by using brains rather than swords, a deep & intriguing storyline, colourful party members, this is for you. Get it, you won't regret it! Fallout 2 - another good RPG but set in a post-apocalyptic future. Quite engaging & I thoroughly enjoyed it. Wiz 8 - can't vouch for it, as it's not sold through the traditional channels. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...