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Althalus
Village Dweller
Joined: 01 Nov 2001
Posts: 10
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Hi,
Just wondering what people know of in the way of non-medieval rpgs?
I know about knights of the old rebulic and dues ex 2. Anything else out there?
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Wed Nov 07, 2001 12:39 pm |
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Michael C
Black Dragon
Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 1595
Location: Aarhus, Denmark |
Well, if you say Deux Ex, then "System shock 2" pops right into my mind, no medieval either!
"Werewolf Apocalypse" may not be totally medieval free, but certainly not traditional medieval. |
Wed Nov 07, 2001 1:52 pm |
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Calis
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 07 Jul 2001
Posts: 41
Location: Holland |
quote:
"Werewolf Apocalypse" may not be totally medieval free, but certainly not traditional medieval.
1. The Werewolf computer game was going to be an action game, wasn't it?
2. It was cancelled, wasn't it? |
Thu Nov 08, 2001 9:44 am |
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Garrett
Joined: 13 Jul 2001
Posts: 74
Location: Munich, Germany |
yup - Werewolf was more Action, and also cancelled.
Vampire - The Masquerade (50% medieval, 50% modern times)
Fallout 1 & 2
Arcanum ist half-modern as well
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Thu Nov 08, 2001 10:05 am |
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Raldor
Keeper of the Gates
Joined: 27 Sep 2001
Posts: 107
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I'm not sure if you're only talking about games that are on the way or all games, but Jagged Alliance 2 is a strategy/rpg and is more modern times. I haven't played it yet, but I plan to some day. I assume Jagged Alliance 1 is the same way, but I haven't seen it for sale lately.
I picked up Zenfar last week and it looks like a sci-fi rpg. I haven't tried it yet either.
Anachronox is a sci-fi console style rpg.
Those are just off the top of my head. I'll try to think of some more.
Edit:
Planescape Torment. It's AD&D, but not medieval. I've heard many people say this is the best CRPG ever. I just recently started playing it, and it seems to be sort of rpg/adventure. I don't think it will be one of my favorites, but it seems to have a good story so far. Reminds me a little of the movie Memento.
[ This Message was edited by: Raldor on 2001-11-08 08:32 ] |
Thu Nov 08, 2001 2:02 pm |
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Michael C
Black Dragon
Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 1595
Location: Aarhus, Denmark |
Sorry, I did mix up the names between Werevolf Acopalypse, and Vampire masquerade. It was the last one I was trying to refer to.
Medieval is for me: Knight's in a shining armour fighting with swords in a world with inhabitants like goblins, trolls, wizards, dragons etc. So worlds from the years 12-16.century mixed with traditional fantasy.
Games like Might & Magic, BG1+2, Wizard & Warriors, Planescape, Arcanum will fall under this catagory eventhough some of them have a few elements from other worlds!
Anacronox is correctly no medieval CRPG game! |
Thu Nov 08, 2001 2:49 pm |
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Maggot
Magister of the Light
Joined: 17 Jul 2001
Posts: 392
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland |
Bloodnet is a futuristic cyberpunk vampire RPG. |
Fri Dec 21, 2001 2:26 pm |
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HiddenX
The Elder Spy
Joined: 20 Jul 2001
Posts: 749
Location: NRW / Germany |
Outcast - the best science fiction rpg
Albion - science fiction + medieval rpg |
Fri Dec 21, 2001 11:27 pm |
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Final Fantasy series, despite its name, is not set in a medieval world.
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Mon Dec 31, 2001 4:52 pm |
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Max Killen
Exalted Potentate
Joined: 04 Dec 2001
Posts: 1112
Location: Why not Minot? |
I didn't like it at first (I thought it was too juvenile), but Final Fantasy VII was pretty good. Although to me it a FPS, Deus Ex was also good.
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Wed Jan 02, 2002 5:05 pm |
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lancaster6
Head Merchant
Joined: 06 Jan 2002
Posts: 59
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anachronox was good. great grfx .funny story. combat was wierd, but not enough to put me off. it' a sci-fi rpg with gothic like controls. i have yet to dislike any game with 360o panorama and full camera control. i've played all the B G series, and they're all good, but the format is getting old and i don't get as immersed in the game as in u9, summoner, gothic, etc. can't wait for morrowind!
is deus x all that? i haven't played it yet. |
Thu Jan 10, 2002 12:58 pm |
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Rendelius
Critical Error
Joined: 06 Jul 2001
Posts: 16
Location: Austria |
yes, but it is more of a clever shooter/sneaker than anything else. but if you like dark atmosphere and futuristic settings, Deus Ex is a winner.
I might also recommend System Shock 2, if you haven't played it yet.
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Thu Jan 10, 2002 1:30 pm |
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Baalcipher
Humanoid Typhoon
Joined: 30 Dec 2001
Posts: 844
Location: Industrial Wasteland, USA |
I think thats why people complained about Final Fantasy VIII(saying that it was too modern). Personally I thought it was beautiful.
Thats why Squaresoft cowered back to its queer/sublime Japanese blend of old Europeein' medieval-fasioned/lost ancient technology.
That ship Ragnarock was the best godamn design for a hybrid rocket/jet.
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Fri Jan 18, 2002 9:44 am |
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Michael C
Black Dragon
Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 1595
Location: Aarhus, Denmark |
Agreed, I liked the FF VIII, better because of the more mature looking characters. There was a lot of beautifull animations/cuts in this game. Why are they going back to these ridicolous looking out of proportion characters no one wants to be related to?
[ This Message was edited by: Michael C on 2002-01-18 06:28 ] |
Fri Jan 18, 2002 12:28 pm |
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Baalcipher
Humanoid Typhoon
Joined: 30 Dec 2001
Posts: 844
Location: Industrial Wasteland, USA |
THank you!!
I even got into a fight with a friend over that issue.
I hated the cutesy ass style animation. I'm glad they did away with it in FFX and XI.
THe other thing I laugh at is Squares affixation with playing online.
If they do that I know its going to fail. There too many of those things.
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