Looking to buy a new RPG...

The Cavalier · 11-12-2002, 12:44 AM

I'm looking to buy a 3D RPG, but I'm not sure what to get. I want something with plenty of detail (character-wise, I like to see their armor and whatnot), and LOTS of customization and personalization. I want to be able to create an entire party and choose class, race, etc. is there a good game out there? LIke, I want the customization of Baldur's Gate 2, but 3D.

Darkman · 11-12-2002, 12:56 AM

Wow that sounds like a good game! I've been looking for the same thing myself, but unfortunately I don't think it exists yet

Edit: I guess Neverwinter Nights is a good 3D RPG, but it doesn't have the party element that BG had. You can only have one NPC in your group at a time, and you can't custimize him/her at all.

[ 11-12-2002, 01:00 AM: Message edited by: Darkman ]

Lady Melanthe · 11-12-2002, 01:00 AM

Try Morrowind.

Nanobyte · 11-12-2002, 02:25 AM

Or you can try the newest hit, Arx Fatalis. Be forewarned though! You'll need a video card with more than 2mb of memory

Warhammer · 11-12-2002, 03:18 AM

The only game I can think of with both a party (up to 8) and (awesome) 3D is Dungeon Siege.

Morrowind+Tribunal, Neverwinter Nights and Arx Fatalis are great 3D RPGs but there are no party creation in them.

Icewind Fale 2 has a party but is 2D.

Oh how could I forget Wizardry 8, party of 6 + 2 NPCs, huge selection of races and professions and 3D (but below the average sat by the 3D games above)

Paladin2000 · 11-12-2002, 05:22 AM

There are some titles available (PC):

3D:
1. Wizardry 8
2. Morrowind
3. Arx Fatalis

2D:
1. Icewin Dale II
2. Divine Divinity

Some upcoming titles:
1. Unreal 2 (3D shooter)
2. Deus Ex2
3. Freelancer (space sim, YEAH!!!!)

That's all that I know of.

[ 11-12-2002, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

Sio · 11-12-2002, 05:34 AM

Well if your looking for an amazing RPG, easily on of the best is Zelda:Ocarina Of Time.
Im playing this through for a second time now after having dished it out from under my bed for the 1st time in many years.
Im finding it once again to be great, the grpahics arent too bad, in some places they are positivley amazing!
If you havent played this then I most definatly reccomend it!
Also Zelda:Majoras Mask is great.
All for the N64

Mouse · 11-12-2002, 12:43 PM

If you are not too bothered by cutting edge 3D, you could try Darkstone. It is very customisable (you can make your own skins).

The only drawback is that you can only control yourself and one other, so large party RPGing is not possible and it is not based on traditional races so no elf/dwarf/human choices

The Cavalier · 11-13-2002, 04:18 PM

Wizardry 8 is sweet, I played that for like 15 min. (NOT including the hour and a half it took to create my party. I love that game, it's a classic, and I think I might get that! I destroyed the Zelda games (ALL of them) but I liked them alot. I'm kinda growing into the more "mature" land of computer D&D type RPGs, true RPGs. I hear Morrowwind is good, so I think I'll check that out. thanks

11-12-2002, 12:56 AM	#2
Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 525	Wow that sounds like a good game! I've been looking for the same thing myself, but unfortunately I don't think it exists yet Edit: I guess Neverwinter Nights is a good 3D RPG, but it doesn't have the party element that BG had. You can only have one NPC in your group at a time, and you can't custimize him/her at all. [ 11-12-2002, 01:00 AM: Message edited by: Darkman ] __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

11-12-2002, 01:00 AM	#3
Lady Melanthe Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 6, 2002 Location: Waterdale Keep Age: 36 Posts: 36	Try Morrowind. __________________ <i>Lady Melanthe the Silverborn High Priestess</i><br />

11-12-2002, 05:22 AM	#6
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 53 Posts: 1,728	There are some titles available (PC): 3D: 1. Wizardry 8 2. Morrowind 3. Arx Fatalis 2D: 1. Icewin Dale II 2. Divine Divinity Some upcoming titles: 1. Unreal 2 (3D shooter) 2. Deus Ex2 3. Freelancer (space sim, YEAH!!!!) That's all that I know of. [ 11-12-2002, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ] __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

11-12-2002, 05:34 AM	#7
Sio Avatar Join Date: September 17, 2002 Location: UK Age: 39 Posts: 546	Well if your looking for an amazing RPG, easily on of the best is Zelda:Ocarina Of Time. Im playing this through for a second time now after having dished it out from under my bed for the 1st time in many years. Im finding it once again to be great, the grpahics arent too bad, in some places they are positivley amazing! If you havent played this then I most definatly reccomend it! Also Zelda:Majoras Mask is great. All for the N64 __________________ ICCT HEdral Phillip 4Glass Orchestration<br /> [img]\"http://members.lycos.co.uk/deatbringer/sio-sig1.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

11-12-2002, 12:43 PM	#8
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	If you are not too bothered by cutting edge 3D, you could try Darkstone. It is very customisable (you can make your own skins). The only drawback is that you can only control yourself and one other, so large party RPGing is not possible and it is not based on traditional races so no elf/dwarf/human choices __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

11-12-2002, 12:44 AM	#1
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	I'm looking to buy a 3D RPG, but I'm not sure what to get. I want something with plenty of detail (character-wise, I like to see their armor and whatnot), and LOTS of customization and personalization. I want to be able to create an entire party and choose class, race, etc. is there a good game out there? LIke, I want the customization of Baldur's Gate 2, but 3D.

11-12-2002, 02:25 AM	#4
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,890	Or you can try the newest hit, Arx Fatalis. Be forewarned though! You'll need a video card with more than 2mb of memory

11-12-2002, 03:18 AM	#5
Warhammer Baaz Draconian Join Date: December 4, 2001 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 731	The only game I can think of with both a party (up to 8) and (awesome) 3D is Dungeon Siege. Morrowind+Tribunal, Neverwinter Nights and Arx Fatalis are great 3D RPGs but there are no party creation in them. Icewind Fale 2 has a party but is 2D. Oh how could I forget Wizardry 8, party of 6 + 2 NPCs, huge selection of races and professions and 3D (but below the average sat by the 3D games above)

11-13-2002, 04:18 PM	#9
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	Wizardry 8 is sweet, I played that for like 15 min. (NOT including the hour and a half it took to create my party. I love that game, it's a classic, and I think I might get that! I destroyed the Zelda games (ALL of them) but I liked them alot. I'm kinda growing into the more "mature" land of computer D&D type RPGs, true RPGs. I hear Morrowwind is good, so I think I'll check that out. thanks

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