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Dunmer King
Tempered Warlord
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
I have been hearing a lot about Bloodlines and I was wondering if the original is any good. What kind of game could it compaire too, and how good are it's graphics? I could certainly get it for cheap now. |
Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:43 am |
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EverythingXen
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Joined: 01 Feb 2002
Posts: 4342
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I think it compares nicely with Diablo 
*runs for asbestos suit*
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Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:33 pm |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
*Shoves Xen into a pool of lava.*
I don't think that asbestos suit is going to help you. 
Masquerade is a good game. I'd compare it to Gothic and Ultima 9 in the gameplay feel. There's less freedom and it's pretty linear, but the story is solid and the graphics are good. The graphics are a step up from Ultima 9, but not quite on par with Gothic.
I certainly think it's better than Morrowind. But then again, I value story over most other gameplay aspects. 
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Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:19 pm |
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Dunmer King
Tempered Warlord
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
*Ponders saving Xen, then shrugs and turns away*
I value story too. I still like some really old games, like Daggerfall for example, where the graphics are questionable but the gameplay is great. Graphics aren't everything. |
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Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:43 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
True, if the story doesn't keep our interest and the gameplay is flat, then what good are pretty graphics?
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Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:36 pm |
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Dunmer King
Tempered Warlord
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
Nothing. A game that can not keep your interest in the story or gameplay itself, but has extremely nice graphics is nothing in my opinion. I know many people who place graphics above everything and I can't understand it. Sure it LOOKS nice but the game is terrible in every way. Another example of an old game that I absolutely love is Ultima 7, in my opinion the best game ever made, or RPG anyway. |
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Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:35 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
Ah, the Ultimas. Those games were so great. 
You shoud try out some of Spiderweb Software's games if you want to be reminded of the Ultimas.
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Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:57 pm |
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Dunmer King
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Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
What would those games be? I have never even heard of them. |
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Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:16 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
Spiderweb Software is an indie developer. I've played and reviewed several of their games. I really like the Avernum and Geneforge games. The games all have demos that let you get a good feel for them. You should try them out.
http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/
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Tue Jun 29, 2004 5:42 pm |
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Acleacius
King of the Realms
Joined: 24 Dec 2002
Posts: 453
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Val, so you recomend Ultima 9?
I bought when it first came out and it had so many bugs, especially with the sound as I remember, its seems so long ago, now heh 
It was basicly unplayable and I had I high performance machine at the time.
I never went back to it, out of the sheer frustration it caused. |
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Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:03 am |
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Dunmer King
Tempered Warlord
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
I would recommend Ultima IX. It's been awhile since I played it, since my CD exploded but it is a great game. One of the best of it's time in my opinion. And with the patch, all the bad bugs are eliminated and it is even better, although I have never really had a problem with bugs in it. Of course, I loved mostly all of the Ultimas so...and if you can play VII. It is one of the best RPGs ever in my opinion.
And thanks for the link Val. You're always pulling through for me. |
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Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:51 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by Acleacius
Val, so you recomend Ultima 9?
Certainly. Just install the patch and save often. You'll have a great time with it. I remember playing it on my killer system years ago and it was a bit choppy, but on my current XP system it runs like a dream.
Masquerade also runs great on XP. It just needs the patch.
@Dunmer King: You're welcome!
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Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:06 pm |
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RPG-Nova
Village Dweller
Joined: 13 Aug 2004
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Location: My Tower |
i would, ultima 9 isn't that bad looking for an oldie 
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Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:36 am |
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Dunmer King
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Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 277
Location: In a land far, far away |
Welcome to the forums, RPG-Nova! |
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Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:34 am |
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