Favorite turn based rpg

Keal · 03-31-2005, 09:15 PM

Turn Based-The battle system consists of taking turns during battle/you don't go up and hit the enemy, you select from battle options, and then the character attacks, casts spells etc. depending on what you choose from the menu
examples:Final Fantasies, super mario Rpg(not the best)

My favorite is Final Fantasy 7

bio · 03-31-2005, 10:13 PM

Final Fantasy 8

Lucern · 03-31-2005, 10:44 PM

I really like turn-based systems, except where the advantage of positional tactics is wasted. Don't get me wrong, I liked FF7 a lot, but I thought part of its combat was a bit absurd, seeing them go back to their starting positions, lol.

I'll say Betrayal at Krondor was my favorite, but Pool of Radiance (the first one, which I played much later) is close.

As an aside, I like turn based strategy with (light) RPG elements like Jagged Alliance, XCOM, Master of Magic, and Age of Wonders.

Seraph · 04-01-2005, 12:24 AM

Fallout/Fallout 2, these two games are really wonderful.

The previously metioned Betrayal at Krondor and the old SSI Gold Box Games also deserve a mention, along with some of the better Ultimas.

Griefmaker · 04-01-2005, 01:21 AM

Lucern and Seraph hit all of my favorite turn-based games--especially BaK and Master of Magic!

If we are talking about console style games where your characters do not move in battle, then I would say FF4 (FF2 in the US). I have replayed that FF more than any of the others. I like FF6 and FF7 a lot, but FF4 has a certain charm to it that really appeals to me (I have always liked the music in FF4 better than all of the others. It may be of worse "quality" than in the other games, but the tunes are more memorable IMO). Plus I always like the story, which is now considered simple and rather cliche, but it was good at the time.

Kakero · 04-01-2005, 01:30 AM

Breath of Fire 3 and 4. Used to be console only but cheers to capcom for bringing them into PC.

Others are Castle Fantasia, Farland Series and even Windcloud ( Fungwan ).

Might and Magic 1 is good too. Strangely I prefer Betrayal at Antara than Betrayal at Krondor.

[ 04-01-2005, 01:32 AM: Message edited by: Kakero ]

Bozos of Bones · 04-01-2005, 03:50 AM

Arcanum, by far. Secon best would probably Heroes of Might and Magic 3, altho that ain't strictly an RPG, more like a strategy.

Keal · 04-01-2005, 02:21 PM

Hey as long as its turn based I don't care.

Zarr · 04-03-2005, 06:12 PM

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, is my favorite. Not a great story but it has that "just one more battle" appeal to it.

David James · 05-02-2005, 08:19 AM

My all time favourite RPG is Fallout. They don't make them like that anymore.

03-31-2005, 09:15 PM	#1
Keal Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2004 Location: Skingrad Age: 20 Posts: 575	Turn Based-The battle system consists of taking turns during battle/you don't go up and hit the enemy, you select from battle options, and then the character attacks, casts spells etc. depending on what you choose from the menu examples:Final Fantasies, super mario Rpg(not the best) My favorite is Final Fantasy 7 __________________ CHECK OUT THE ROLE-PLAYING FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-01-2005, 01:21 AM	#5
Griefmaker The Magister Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Chico, CA Age: 45 Posts: 141	Lucern and Seraph hit all of my favorite turn-based games--especially BaK and Master of Magic! If we are talking about console style games where your characters do not move in battle, then I would say FF4 (FF2 in the US). I have replayed that FF more than any of the others. I like FF6 and FF7 a lot, but FF4 has a certain charm to it that really appeals to me (I have always liked the music in FF4 better than all of the others. It may be of worse "quality" than in the other games, but the tunes are more memorable IMO). Plus I always like the story, which is now considered simple and rather cliche, but it was good at the time. __________________ I am a peon.

04-01-2005, 03:50 AM	#7
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 38 Posts: 4,679	Arcanum, by far. Secon best would probably Heroes of Might and Magic 3, altho that ain't strictly an RPG, more like a strategy. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

04-03-2005, 06:12 PM	#9
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 1,330	Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, is my favorite. Not a great story but it has that "just one more battle" appeal to it. __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

05-02-2005, 08:19 AM	#10
David James Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 28, 2005 Location: Oz Age: 38 Posts: 11	My all time favourite RPG is Fallout. They don't make them like that anymore. __________________ The Omega Syndrome<br />[url]\"http://www.ausgamedev.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ausgamedev.com</a> <br />The best Indie RPG out there.

03-31-2005, 10:13 PM	#2
bio Dungeon Master Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: head\'s in the clouds, feet on the ground Age: 30 Posts: 51	Final Fantasy 8

03-31-2005, 10:44 PM	#3
Lucern Quintesson Join Date: August 28, 2004 Location: the middle of Michigan Age: 43 Posts: 1,011	I really like turn-based systems, except where the advantage of positional tactics is wasted. Don't get me wrong, I liked FF7 a lot, but I thought part of its combat was a bit absurd, seeing them go back to their starting positions, lol. I'll say Betrayal at Krondor was my favorite, but Pool of Radiance (the first one, which I played much later) is close. As an aside, I like turn based strategy with (light) RPG elements like Jagged Alliance, XCOM, Master of Magic, and Age of Wonders.

04-01-2005, 12:24 AM	#4
Seraph Quintesson Join Date: September 12, 2001 Location: Ewing, NJ Age: 43 Posts: 1,079	Fallout/Fallout 2, these two games are really wonderful. The previously metioned Betrayal at Krondor and the old SSI Gold Box Games also deserve a mention, along with some of the better Ultimas.

04-01-2005, 01:30 AM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Breath of Fire 3 and 4. Used to be console only but cheers to capcom for bringing them into PC. Others are Castle Fantasia, Farland Series and even Windcloud ( Fungwan ). Might and Magic 1 is good too. Strangely I prefer Betrayal at Antara than Betrayal at Krondor. [ 04-01-2005, 01:32 AM: Message edited by: Kakero ]

04-01-2005, 02:21 PM	#8
Keal Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2004 Location: Skingrad Age: 20 Posts: 575	Hey as long as its turn based I don't care.

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