Which game for Christmas?

Barb · 12-02-2001, 07:45 AM

What should I get for christmas? These are games I've got and a star rating so going on these, what else would I enjoy?
So far, my main games are:

Baldurs Gate 2: ****
Quake 2:**
Civilization 2:***
Age of Empieres 2: ***
Conqueres expansion: ***
Dungeon keeper:****
Dungeon keeper 2:***
Theme Hospital:**
Championship manager:****

I've heard alot about wizadry 8, how good is that? Is Throne of Bhaal anywhere near as good as SOA?

Helios · 12-02-2001, 03:34 PM

You should definitely get Throne of Bhaal if you have BG2. I'd get Fallout 2 as well. I havent played Wizardry 8 but I've heard it good.

Dresdan · 12-02-2001, 03:44 PM

I'm playing through ToB right now, and the game is awsome. I am playing a character that I brought up all the way from BG1. The new spells and abilities that the party gets make for some new battle tactics that are just to cool. You may want to up the diffuclty however after you get the hang of them because they make the battles a little to easy. But for my money I would definetly recomend BG2 ToB.

Barb · 12-02-2001, 04:43 PM

How about BGate1? Thats meant to be good. I could then play from GGate to SoA to ToB.

Dresdan · 12-02-2001, 04:58 PM

The entire series is well worth buying, and yes its alot of fun playing all the way through BG1, ToSC, SoA, and, ToB. It's really cool that you can start a char. in BG1 and import him to the next game up, all the way through. Also each game gets progressivly better.

Fljotsdale · 12-02-2001, 08:16 PM

Get Planescape:Torment. Not new, so you can get it cheaply, but it is GOOD!!!!

Only got it myself recently and am kicking myself for not getting it when it first came out! Like the BG series, it is a Black Isle game, which should be recommendation in itself. Get it! Get it! Get it! I promise you won't be sorry! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Staralfur · 12-02-2001, 08:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Fljotsdale:
Get Planescape:Torment. Not new, so you can get it cheaply, but it is GOOD!!!!

Only got it myself recently and am kicking myself for not getting it when it first came out! Like the BG series, it is a Black Isle game, which should be recommendation in itself. Get it! Get it! Get it! I promise you won't be sorry! [img]smile.gif[/img]

I'd definitely agree, especially if you want something a little bit different to the normal CRPGs.

Someone recommended this game to me when I was working over the summer. I almost didn't get up in time for work several times because I spent so long playing.

It has a different feel to the BG series, it's very surreal and there's lots of dark humour. It took a bit of getting used to, but it was well worth it.

Fljotsdale · 12-02-2001, 08:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Staralfur:

I'd definitely agree, especially if you want something a little bit different to the normal CRPGs.

Someone recommended this game to me when I was working over the summer. I almost didn't get up in time for work several times because I spent so long playing.

It has a different feel to the BG series, it's very sereal and there's lots of dark humour. It took a bit of getting used to, but it was well worth it.

You too, huh? I've gone to bed at 6am a couple of times because I just HAD to do the next bit....! And it rarely lets me get to bed before 3am! It is one of the most compulsive games I've ever played, and I was already a pretty compulsive gamer!

TheMako · 12-03-2001, 03:23 AM

Hows everyone doing this is my first time on ironworks and im even new at pc games but loving both of them non the less. i have posted my aim name anyone who could please take the time to talk with me on how to use this site efectively and i could also use some help with torment. I would greatly appreciate it

Redblueflare · 12-03-2001, 08:30 AM

Well two people have already suggested TOB, so why not try Quake 3 arena? That game was fun.

12-02-2001, 07:45 AM	#1
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 50 Posts: 1,150	What should I get for christmas? These are games I've got and a star rating so going on these, what else would I enjoy? So far, my main games are: Baldurs Gate 2: ** Quake 2: Civilization 2:* Age of Empieres 2: * Conqueres expansion: * Dungeon keeper: Dungeon keeper 2:* Theme Hospital: Championship manager:** I've heard alot about wizadry 8, how good is that? Is Throne of Bhaal anywhere near as good as SOA? __________________ [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a> <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Master of Beasts</b></a>

12-02-2001, 03:34 PM	#2
Helios Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 2, 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 7	You should definitely get Throne of Bhaal if you have BG2. I'd get Fallout 2 as well. I havent played Wizardry 8 but I've heard it good. __________________ Mulder: All right, Homer. We want you to re-create your every move the night you saw this alien.<br />Homer: Well, the evening began at the gentleman\'s club, where we were discussing Wittgenstein over a game of backgammon.<br />Scully: Mr. Simpson, it\'s a felony to lie to the F.B.I.<br />Homer: We were sitting in Barney\'s car eating packets of mustard. You happy?

12-02-2001, 04:43 PM	#4
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 50 Posts: 1,150	How about BGate1? Thats meant to be good. I could then play from GGate to SoA to ToB. __________________ [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a> <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Master of Beasts</b></a>

12-02-2001, 08:16 PM	#6
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 87 Posts: 2,859	Get Planescape:Torment. Not new, so you can get it cheaply, but it is GOOD!!!! Only got it myself recently and am kicking myself for not getting it when it first came out! Like the BG series, it is a Black Isle game, which should be recommendation in itself. Get it! Get it! Get it! I promise you won't be sorry! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ I\'m your imaginary friend.

12-02-2001, 08:31 PM	#7
Staralfur Baaz Draconian Join Date: April 8, 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Age: 44 Posts: 786	quote: Originally posted by Fljotsdale: Get Planescape:Torment. Not new, so you can get it cheaply, but it is GOOD!!!! Only got it myself recently and am kicking myself for not getting it when it first came out! Like the BG series, it is a Black Isle game, which should be recommendation in itself. Get it! Get it! Get it! I promise you won't be sorry! [img]smile.gif[/img] I'd definitely agree, especially if you want something a little bit different to the normal CRPGs. Someone recommended this game to me when I was working over the summer. I almost didn't get up in time for work several times because I spent so long playing. It has a different feel to the BG series, it's very surreal and there's lots of dark humour. It took a bit of getting used to, but it was well worth it. __________________ We\'ve heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the Complete Works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true.\"<br />Robert Wilensky <br /><br />\"Why is there only one Monopolies Commission?\" <br />Screaming Lord Sutch<br /><br />If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

12-02-2001, 03:44 PM	#3
Dresdan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: Bay City, MI. , U.S.A. Age: 54 Posts: 331	I'm playing through ToB right now, and the game is awsome. I am playing a character that I brought up all the way from BG1. The new spells and abilities that the party gets make for some new battle tactics that are just to cool. You may want to up the diffuclty however after you get the hang of them because they make the battles a little to easy. But for my money I would definetly recomend BG2 ToB.

12-02-2001, 04:58 PM	#5
Dresdan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: Bay City, MI. , U.S.A. Age: 54 Posts: 331	The entire series is well worth buying, and yes its alot of fun playing all the way through BG1, ToSC, SoA, and, ToB. It's really cool that you can start a char. in BG1 and import him to the next game up, all the way through. Also each game gets progressivly better.

12-02-2001, 08:38 PM	#8
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 87 Posts: 2,859	quote: Originally posted by Staralfur: I'd definitely agree, especially if you want something a little bit different to the normal CRPGs. Someone recommended this game to me when I was working over the summer. I almost didn't get up in time for work several times because I spent so long playing. It has a different feel to the BG series, it's very sereal and there's lots of dark humour. It took a bit of getting used to, but it was well worth it. You too, huh? I've gone to bed at 6am a couple of times because I just HAD to do the next bit....! And it rarely lets me get to bed before 3am! It is one of the most compulsive games I've ever played, and I was already a pretty compulsive gamer! __________________ I\'m your imaginary friend.

12-03-2001, 03:23 AM	#9
TheMako Welcomed New User Join Date: December 3, 2001 Location: detroit Posts: 1	Hows everyone doing this is my first time on ironworks and im even new at pc games but loving both of them non the less. i have posted my aim name anyone who could please take the time to talk with me on how to use this site efectively and i could also use some help with torment. I would greatly appreciate it

12-03-2001, 08:30 AM	#10
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 40 Posts: 2,151	Well two people have already suggested TOB, so why not try Quake 3 arena? That game was fun. __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

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