thinkin bout wizardry 8 - Page 2

Ziggurat · 11-02-2003, 09:57 PM

Eye of the Beholder is a good comparison, not sure how far back you go. You have a party of adventurers which you choose. You gain skills, armor and gold as you explore. Now, if we compare it to games out there now... I'm thinking. Um, still thinking. It's like Morrowind with a group and not nearly as tedious. OK, I give up. I'm not sure how to compare it if you haven't tried earlier Wizardry or Might and Magic games. It really goes back to Dungeons and Dragons, but they have modified them quite a bit. It is an acquired taste.

11-02-2003, 11:19 PM

zig's right. although the quests and balance of combat and quests/plot are comparable to a number of games, wiz 8 is unique.

for me, it's the character system sets wiz 8 apart. the best thing i can think of is to call it old-school, but with all the advantages of having a computer do calculations on a system that's suprisingly subtle, balanced, and complex.

geez, this is like trying to identify the sound of a new band that no one's ever heard of. "it's like a cross between bob marley and led zeppelin with an elvis impersonator singing..." [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Wolfie · 11-03-2003, 04:37 AM

There is a demo available from the Wizardry 8 web site, it's about 148Mb, so a bit hefty if you've on a 56Kbit modem, if you're really not sure, this is the best way to make sure.

Personally, can't recommend any other game more highly than Wiz8 to any serious CRPG player.

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the mighty stamar · 11-03-2003, 06:41 AM

One complaint that many people have about it with a system like yours is extremely long load times.

It is a great game. Its in my top three definitely, maybe number one.

Not perfect. But full of content and challenge. Extremely well balanced and worked out.

Some of the graphics are very old school, sprites. Some look almost like a modern day game.

dplax · 11-03-2003, 07:40 AM

I would definitely recommend getting it. Since I bought the game I've only played one other game, and that one wasn't for too long.

wildspear · 11-03-2003, 04:05 PM

I'm new at this game and so far I can't stop playing.

Dalamar Stormcrow · 11-03-2003, 05:04 PM

i loved eye of the beholder, one of the most fun games. Not a great ending. doesnt it end by dumping you into DOS?

anyway........ I heard battle sequence wasnt fun at all, ruins of myth drannor like. I never wanna go through that again...

11-02-2003, 09:57 PM	#11
Ziggurat Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Age: 71 Posts: 1,106	Eye of the Beholder is a good comparison, not sure how far back you go. You have a party of adventurers which you choose. You gain skills, armor and gold as you explore. Now, if we compare it to games out there now... I'm thinking. Um, still thinking. It's like Morrowind with a group and not nearly as tedious. OK, I give up. I'm not sure how to compare it if you haven't tried earlier Wizardry or Might and Magic games. It really goes back to Dungeons and Dragons, but they have modified them quite a bit. It is an acquired taste. __________________ How are you today, Citizen?

11-03-2003, 04:37 AM	#13
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	There is a demo available from the Wizardry 8 web site, it's about 148Mb, so a bit hefty if you've on a 56Kbit modem, if you're really not sure, this is the best way to make sure. Personally, can't recommend any other game more highly than Wiz8 to any serious CRPG player. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

11-03-2003, 07:40 AM	#15
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 40 Posts: 5,577	I would definitely recommend getting it. Since I bought the game I've only played one other game, and that one wasn't for too long. __________________

11-03-2003, 04:05 PM	#16
wildspear Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 11, 2003 Location: holland,michigan, usa Age: 62 Posts: 14	I'm new at this game and so far I can't stop playing. __________________ Dual prime, Never fails!!

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11-02-2003, 11:19 PM	#12
sultan Guest Posts: n/a	zig's right. although the quests and balance of combat and quests/plot are comparable to a number of games, wiz 8 is unique. for me, it's the character system sets wiz 8 apart. the best thing i can think of is to call it old-school, but with all the advantages of having a computer do calculations on a system that's suprisingly subtle, balanced, and complex. geez, this is like trying to identify the sound of a new band that no one's ever heard of. "it's like a cross between bob marley and led zeppelin with an elvis impersonator singing..." [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-03-2003, 06:41 AM	#14
the mighty stamar Avatar Join Date: February 12, 2003 Location: hades Age: 55 Posts: 583	One complaint that many people have about it with a system like yours is extremely long load times. It is a great game. Its in my top three definitely, maybe number one. Not perfect. But full of content and challenge. Extremely well balanced and worked out. Some of the graphics are very old school, sprites. Some look almost like a modern day game.

11-03-2003, 05:04 PM	#17
Dalamar Stormcrow Banned User Join Date: November 1, 2003 Location: My own little world Age: 34 Posts: 828	i loved eye of the beholder, one of the most fun games. Not a great ending. doesnt it end by dumping you into DOS? anyway........ I heard battle sequence wasnt fun at all, ruins of myth drannor like. I never wanna go through that again...

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