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I can get either Arcanum or Gothic. The last rpgs I played were BG2, BG2 TOB, and Icewind Dale. I enjoyed them very much. Which game do you think I should get, and why? |
Tue Mar 26, 2002 4:24 pm |
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Joey Nipps
Orcan High Command
Joined: 03 Jan 2002
Posts: 849
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I enjoyed them both - considering the time between playing them and their different styles, it is very hard to say which I liked better. In Gothic, you play a single character whereas in Arcanum, you can have followers. Further, Gothic has a very FPS feel to it and battle is always realtime whereas Arcanum is more traditional RPG style. Both require a fairly high end machine to run smoothly. Both are repleat with bugs - some of them show stopping if you get hit by them although I did not in either game (but many did).
Arcanum provides a greater range of roleplay options to the player (you can play a fighter type or a diplomat or several others and the gameplay will seem quite different) - in fact, there will be story and gameplay options not open to you depending upon how you build your character. Gothic has one storyline - you play that regardless of which options you choose as you upgrade your character.
Both are fun to play - more than once. I would suggest tossing a coin if you truly can get only one. I would strongly suggest reconsidering your finance options (eat light for a few weeks  ) and get both.
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Tue Mar 26, 2002 4:40 pm |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
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I with agree Joey here. Both games where great and have their individual merits. But if your iffy on 3D, try Arcanum first with its top-down view. Otherwise, try out Gothic for a really fun time. Both games are very different from the norm of dungeons and dragons. They are unique games that are refreshingly different.
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Tue Mar 26, 2002 5:01 pm |
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Max Killen
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quote:
On 2002-03-26 10:24, Anonymous wrote:
I can get either Arcanum or Gothic. The last rpgs I played were BG2, BG2 TOB, and Icewind Dale. I enjoyed them very much. Which game do you think I should get, and why?
Because of your gaming tastes, I would recommend Arcanum. It falls closer into the family of games that you like. As for myself, though I played all of the game you mentioned, I found Gothic more to my liking, cause I like to control just one person. If you would have mentioned Ultima 8 or 9, Redguard, or any of the other single player RPG's I would recommend Gothic. Stick with Arcanum.
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Tue Mar 26, 2002 5:10 pm |
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Gig
Southern Spirit
Joined: 20 Feb 2002
Posts: 3226
Location: NFG Headquarters |
I played Gothic first, and I'm playing Arcanum now. Both games are really great, but I like Gothic more.
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Tue Mar 26, 2002 5:57 pm |
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EverythingXen
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They're really nothing alike. It's sort of like asking if you should play Quake or Command and Conquer? Both involve shooting things...
If you do like the party based top down view of BG, Arcanum is a good way to go (the graphics aren't so hot, but the story and especially replay value make up for it).
If you like 3d adventure games like Tomb Raider, or FPS... Gothic is the way to go.
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Wed Mar 27, 2002 3:16 pm |
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DzD
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Joined: 12 Mar 2002
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Location: Sweden |
Gothic all the way. |
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Wed Mar 27, 2002 9:31 pm |
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Both are fantastic! I wouldnt be able to choose, I'd get both, in fact I did! hah |
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Thu Mar 28, 2002 3:27 am |
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Rawis
Gorthaur
Joined: 01 Apr 2002
Posts: 1861
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I have both games. But i think i must say i like Arcanum more, but i haven't played Gothic that much yet. |
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Tue Apr 02, 2002 1:38 am |
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The Golden Mage
City Guard
Joined: 23 Mar 2002
Posts: 133
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Gothic the best rpg game I've played. |
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Sun Apr 21, 2002 1:57 am |
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Rawis
Gorthaur
Joined: 01 Apr 2002
Posts: 1861
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Wait... if you like games like Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale i think you would like Arcanum more than Gothic... but i realy suggest you get them both. |
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Sun Apr 21, 2002 12:38 pm |
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The Golden Mage
City Guard
Joined: 23 Mar 2002
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In my opion I've played all of the games and I like Gothic the best, but get what you what. |
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Mon Apr 22, 2002 10:45 pm |
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Rawis
Gorthaur
Joined: 01 Apr 2002
Posts: 1861
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Yes, i think i would like Gothic the most if it were lesser bugs, better translated, and a little longer. |
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Tue Apr 23, 2002 3:25 pm |
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