Suggestions for a new game

Rene · 06-06-2001, 04:15 AM

Has anybody a good tip for a new game as I have just finished W+W. The Wizardry or M+M type of game. I tried Baldur´s Gate, but I could not control my party right. And I hate these real-time-fights. You can be sure, when I am in a tough one, one of my daughters come in, I turn round to her and she says: "Papa, you have just died". So what I seek for is a turn-based, story-oriented fantasy role game. My favourite one is "Betrayal at Krondor". It was the first game I ever played but for me it is still the best. So any suggestion is highly appreciated.

Black Knight · 06-06-2001, 08:38 AM

Don't give up on BG. One word: space bar.

I had the HARDEST time getting used to the way W&W was played, but now I just breeze along. Both games are worth finishing, IMHO. I actually thing BG style is easier, but that's just me.

Having said that, what style of game are you looking for? RPG first person, conquer the world, save something from somthing ... narrow it down! Thanks!

BK

Rene · 06-06-2001, 10:09 AM

What I am looking for? Generally just like W+W or Might and Magic. Developing a party and their skills, tough turn-based-fights where you have to find the appropiate strategy and not just click as fast as you can, an understandable story and user-friendly handling. I don´t care whether I have to conquer or save the world as long as it gives me a thrill. In a nutshell I think the old-fashioned type of RPG.

BLKCat · 06-06-2001, 01:34 PM

Hi Rene!

I would recommend Planescape Torment if you like story-driven RPGs. And seriously, don't give up on the BG series. I completely dislike real-time combat also! Once you get used to using the space bar in BG, and you have your pause options set correctly, it really is turn based. Torment is the best RPG I have played in years, hmmm... maybe ever as far as storyline goes. I was able to play the whole game without fighting many battles. You have the option to solve dilemma in other ways, and still get the experience!

Good luck to you!

BLKCat, wishing for Torment 2

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...Events are cowards: they don't occur singly, but instead they run in packs and leap out at you all at once.
(Excerpt from "Neverwhere", by Neil Gaiman)

Ronnie James Dio · 06-06-2001, 03:56 PM

Have you tried the realms of arkania series? There's three in all: Blades of Destiny, Star Trail, and Shadows over Riva. Shadows over Riva is the newest one, released in 97 i believe. So they aren't new releases, but they are olde style, based on an rpg system from Germany. I still like them to this day

I mean, I love this series! Lots of humor in Shadows over Riva. They were suppose to make a new one to the Realms of Arkania... but have yet to see any sign of it

Another turn based one is Septerra Core. Its has an anime look to it and has puzzles galore, kinda like Wizards and Warriors, but Wizards is a bit more complex. Actually, the puzzles in Septerra are like ones you would find in Zork, like what goes with what, and the question allways asking is, "What do i do now?"

Ladybug · 06-06-2001, 08:33 PM

Congratulations on finishing W&W! Perhaps you should play it again. How about a solo character? Or maybe you'd enjoy resetting adventures and playing with your Zenmaster and Valkyrie? Then you could keep posting on this forum, and you could tell us about all the new and exciting things you are doing on your 2nd play thru.

Ladybug

Rolp · 06-06-2001, 09:18 PM

Congrats!! Or maybe you could hang around here and help the less fortunate?

Rene · 06-07-2001, 02:17 AM

Hey, Ronnie, they have just created a new game. In Germany it is called "Gothic" and has just been released. Don´t know if or when it is available in the States. Of course I played all three of the "Schwarze Auge"-series as it is called in German. To be honest I played them at least two times. "Shadows over Riva" is still a fine game with a dense storyline, but the fighting-system is outdated.

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06-06-2001, 04:15 AM	#1
Rene Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Austria Posts: 17	Has anybody a good tip for a new game as I have just finished W+W. The Wizardry or M+M type of game. I tried Baldur´s Gate, but I could not control my party right. And I hate these real-time-fights. You can be sure, when I am in a tough one, one of my daughters come in, I turn round to her and she says: "Papa, you have just died". So what I seek for is a turn-based, story-oriented fantasy role game. My favourite one is "Betrayal at Krondor". It was the first game I ever played but for me it is still the best. So any suggestion is highly appreciated.

06-06-2001, 08:38 AM	#2
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 48 Posts: 3,168	Don't give up on BG. One word: space bar. I had the HARDEST time getting used to the way W&W was played, but now I just breeze along. Both games are worth finishing, IMHO. I actually thing BG style is easier, but that's just me. Having said that, what style of game are you looking for? RPG first person, conquer the world, save something from somthing ... narrow it down! Thanks! BK

06-06-2001, 10:09 AM	#3
Rene Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Austria Posts: 17	What I am looking for? Generally just like W+W or Might and Magic. Developing a party and their skills, tough turn-based-fights where you have to find the appropiate strategy and not just click as fast as you can, an understandable story and user-friendly handling. I don´t care whether I have to conquer or save the world as long as it gives me a thrill. In a nutshell I think the old-fashioned type of RPG.

06-06-2001, 01:34 PM	#4
BLKCat The Magister Join Date: April 1, 2001 Posts: 114	Hi Rene! I would recommend Planescape Torment if you like story-driven RPGs. And seriously, don't give up on the BG series. I completely dislike real-time combat also! Once you get used to using the space bar in BG, and you have your pause options set correctly, it really is turn based. Torment is the best RPG I have played in years, hmmm... maybe ever as far as storyline goes. I was able to play the whole game without fighting many battles. You have the option to solve dilemma in other ways, and still get the experience! Good luck to you! BLKCat, wishing for Torment 2 ------------------ ...Events are cowards: they don't occur singly, but instead they run in packs and leap out at you all at once. (Excerpt from "Neverwhere", by Neil Gaiman)

06-06-2001, 03:56 PM	#5
Ronnie James Dio Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 5	Have you tried the realms of arkania series? There's three in all: Blades of Destiny, Star Trail, and Shadows over Riva. Shadows over Riva is the newest one, released in 97 i believe. So they aren't new releases, but they are olde style, based on an rpg system from Germany. I still like them to this day I mean, I love this series! Lots of humor in Shadows over Riva. They were suppose to make a new one to the Realms of Arkania... but have yet to see any sign of it Another turn based one is Septerra Core. Its has an anime look to it and has puzzles galore, kinda like Wizards and Warriors, but Wizards is a bit more complex. Actually, the puzzles in Septerra are like ones you would find in Zork, like what goes with what, and the question allways asking is, "What do i do now?"

06-06-2001, 08:33 PM	#6
Ladybug Dungeon Master Join Date: April 7, 2001 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 69	Congratulations on finishing W&W! Perhaps you should play it again. How about a solo character? Or maybe you'd enjoy resetting adventures and playing with your Zenmaster and Valkyrie? Then you could keep posting on this forum, and you could tell us about all the new and exciting things you are doing on your 2nd play thru. Ladybug

06-06-2001, 09:18 PM	#7
Rolp Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 28, 2001 Location: lakewood, ohio, usa Posts: 44	Congrats!! Or maybe you could hang around here and help the less fortunate?

06-07-2001, 02:17 AM	#8
Rene Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Austria Posts: 17	Hey, Ronnie, they have just created a new game. In Germany it is called "Gothic" and has just been released. Don´t know if or when it is available in the States. Of course I played all three of the "Schwarze Auge"-series as it is called in German. To be honest I played them at least two times. "Shadows over Riva" is still a fine game with a dense storyline, but the fighting-system is outdated.

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