What Game Should I Get Next?

bucmeister · 05-12-2003, 12:14 AM

I'm almost done with IDII. I really enjoyed most of it. I found certain parts like the forest and the battlesquares boring, but loved most of it.

So what should I get next? I'm looking for a similar type of game. I'm an old D&D player, so I love that aspect of the game. Also love the fantasy roleplaying aspects, the combat strategy. Not so hot on the puzzles.

I liked the depth of the world, but might prefer a game which is slightly smaller and less time consuming. I usually play about 1-10 hours per week. I also don't want a mindless hack and slash.

This is the first RPG computer game I've played. Only other computer games I've played are Age of Empires and Chess. Suggestions are welcome.

ZFR · 05-12-2003, 02:54 AM

Try Baldur's Gate Series....

J'aran · 05-12-2003, 05:59 AM

Yes, if you liked IWD2 for its roleplaying-stuff, you can't really go wrong with Baldur's Gate I & II. It's a bit less combat-oriented, putting more emphasis on the story and character interaction. If you like BG, you can take this a step further with Planescape: Torment (if you can locate a copy of that game anywhere; I believe it's out of print). Great story and character development/interaction, fairly little combat.

Luvian · 05-12-2003, 06:53 PM

Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 are both very good. Planescape Torment is the best story based D&D CRPG. You could probably get it on Ebay for very cheap.

Micah Foehammer · 05-12-2003, 06:59 PM

Neverwinter Nights is also a great suggestion. Uses 3rd edition rules, 3d perspective (but not a shooter perspective). Endless replay capability via the embedded toolset which has already spawned 1500+ user mods some of which are excellent. Has both solo and multiplayer capability. 1,000,000 registered users can't all be wrong. [img]smile.gif[/img]

trueheart78 · 05-12-2003, 09:40 PM

Coming from BG2, and abit of IWD, I found NWN, the solo play, amazingly boring.
I honestly would not recommend it for a solo play ; Multi - yes, solo - no

Micah Foehammer · 05-13-2003, 01:32 PM

The SOLO play of original campaign in NWN is a matter of taste apparently. I must be in the minority as I actually liked it. [img]smile.gif[/img] Although I was CONSTANTLY annoyed at the henchman AI. ARRRRRRRRRGH.

AlvinMaker · 05-13-2003, 03:03 PM

I say go with Baldurs Gate II, since you start at level 5 and don't have to work your way there from level 1 as you have to in BGI. I found it a pain to start at level 1 since I like the mage aspect when I play.
I also liked the story a little bit better in BGII.

ZFR · 05-14-2003, 06:48 AM

i'm sorry but i would disagree... i would advice to play BG1 (with TotSC) before bg2... i mean, even in iwd and iwd2 you start at level 1 and its no big problem... besiades, the npcs you find to join you already have experience and are usually higher than level 1...
the bg1 story is excellent and i found it better than bg2 because it has far more suspence and surprises... besides bg2 is continuation of bg1 storyline...

bucmeister · 05-16-2003, 01:21 AM

Thanks fellas. I just finished the game and cleaned it off my computer. Whew, that is one big mofo! Is BG 1 and 2 that big? Anyway, I think I will get one of those, depends on availability and price.

05-12-2003, 02:54 AM	#2
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 39 Posts: 7,368	Try Baldur's Gate Series.... __________________ ZFR

05-12-2003, 06:53 PM	#4
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 are both very good. Planescape Torment is the best story based D&D CRPG. You could probably get it on Ebay for very cheap. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

05-12-2003, 06:59 PM	#5
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Neverwinter Nights is also a great suggestion. Uses 3rd edition rules, 3d perspective (but not a shooter perspective). Endless replay capability via the embedded toolset which has already spawned 1500+ user mods some of which are excellent. Has both solo and multiplayer capability. 1,000,000 registered users can't all be wrong. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

05-13-2003, 01:32 PM	#7
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	The SOLO play of original campaign in NWN is a matter of taste apparently. I must be in the minority as I actually liked it. [img]smile.gif[/img] Although I was CONSTANTLY annoyed at the henchman AI. ARRRRRRRRRGH. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

05-14-2003, 06:48 AM	#9
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 39 Posts: 7,368	i'm sorry but i would disagree... i would advice to play BG1 (with TotSC) before bg2... i mean, even in iwd and iwd2 you start at level 1 and its no big problem... besiades, the npcs you find to join you already have experience and are usually higher than level 1... the bg1 story is excellent and i found it better than bg2 because it has far more suspence and surprises... besides bg2 is continuation of bg1 storyline... __________________ ZFR

05-12-2003, 12:14 AM	#1
bucmeister Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 16, 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Age: 51 Posts: 34	I'm almost done with IDII. I really enjoyed most of it. I found certain parts like the forest and the battlesquares boring, but loved most of it. So what should I get next? I'm looking for a similar type of game. I'm an old D&D player, so I love that aspect of the game. Also love the fantasy roleplaying aspects, the combat strategy. Not so hot on the puzzles. I liked the depth of the world, but might prefer a game which is slightly smaller and less time consuming. I usually play about 1-10 hours per week. I also don't want a mindless hack and slash. This is the first RPG computer game I've played. Only other computer games I've played are Age of Empires and Chess. Suggestions are welcome.

05-12-2003, 05:59 AM	#3
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 1,493	Yes, if you liked IWD2 for its roleplaying-stuff, you can't really go wrong with Baldur's Gate I & II. It's a bit less combat-oriented, putting more emphasis on the story and character interaction. If you like BG, you can take this a step further with Planescape: Torment (if you can locate a copy of that game anywhere; I believe it's out of print). Great story and character development/interaction, fairly little combat.

05-12-2003, 09:40 PM	#6
trueheart78 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 3, 2001 Location: OH Age: 45 Posts: 37	Coming from BG2, and abit of IWD, I found NWN, the solo play, amazingly boring. I honestly would not recommend it for a solo play ; Multi - yes, solo - no

05-13-2003, 03:03 PM	#8
AlvinMaker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 18, 2003 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 5	I say go with Baldurs Gate II, since you start at level 5 and don't have to work your way there from level 1 as you have to in BGI. I found it a pain to start at level 1 since I like the mage aspect when I play. I also liked the story a little bit better in BGII.

05-16-2003, 01:21 AM	#10
bucmeister Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 16, 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Age: 51 Posts: 34	Thanks fellas. I just finished the game and cleaned it off my computer. Whew, that is one big mofo! Is BG 1 and 2 that big? Anyway, I think I will get one of those, depends on availability and price.

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