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Non medieval rpgs?
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Althalus
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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?

Post Wed Nov 07, 2001 12:39 pm
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Michael C
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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.
Post Wed Nov 07, 2001 1:52 pm
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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?
Post Thu Nov 08, 2001 9:44 am
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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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    Raldor
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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 ]
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    Michael C
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    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!
    Post Thu Nov 08, 2001 2:49 pm
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    Maggot
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    Bloodnet is a futuristic cyberpunk vampire RPG.
    Post Fri Dec 21, 2001 2:26 pm
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    HiddenX
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    Outcast - the best science fiction rpg

    Albion - science fiction + medieval rpg
    Post 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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    Max Killen
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    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.
    Post Wed Jan 02, 2002 5:05 pm
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    lancaster6
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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.
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    Rendelius
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    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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    Baalcipher
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    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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    Michael C
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    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 ]
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    Baalcipher
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    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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