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Moose&Squirrel
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Joined: 19 May 2002
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Having played about 20 rpg's since Ultima 1 came out (OMG A 3D DUNGEON) I can honestly state that Gothic is the oddest one of them all.
And its a blast.
Yes the interface is a disaster; those of you who disagree are VERY tolerant and probably liked the Coleco's Phone Pad controllers as well. Swimming is hell, and I've gotten killed far too many times because the controls simply didnt respond in combat.
Yes the manual is obviously some attempt at German humour. Finding controls out by accident doesn;t qualify as fun.
And the bugs....oh the bugs...I'm having a hard time finishing Chapter 6 simply because the game is crashing every 20 minutes. And yes I have the latest patch.
The NPCS are simply the best ever.
The story is engaging enough...its not Baldurs Gate but it will do.
The game is just so darn funky/quirky im small fun ways that it keeps you interested.
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Sun May 19, 2002 3:46 am |
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Moonslash
Celestial Guardian
Joined: 04 May 2002
Posts: 1378
Location: California, USA |
Let me tell you this.
The controls don't downgrade Gothic. Once you get use to them, you'll find them pretty interesting and swift.
Gothic is not odd. It is special.
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Jaz
Late Night Spook
Joined: 20 Jan 2002
Posts: 9708
Location: RPGDot |
I agree, the controls might be a little odd for folks who haven't played mayn shooters, but overall you get used to them very quickly...
...welcome, Moose&Squirrel, and glad you like Gothic! 
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Sun May 19, 2002 7:16 am |
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Yog Sothoth
The All in One
Joined: 01 May 2002
Posts: 1086
Location: Between Space and Time |
in my opinion the controls are very good... the only appoint that i could make that the trade screen isn't very optimized... but i like it too...
and wecome to the boards!
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Sun May 19, 2002 10:59 am |
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Baal witchim-aculiut
Village Leader
Joined: 17 May 2002
Posts: 86
Location: the world of gothic+looneyland |
the controls [i]are good. welcome to the boards dude!!!!!!!! |
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Sun May 19, 2002 5:06 pm |
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SuperCowMan24
Blademaster of the Moo
Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 1194
Location: Texas, USA |
i have never played a game with better controls. WELCOME TO THE BOARDS! and gothic is a great game... bugs and all.
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Sun May 19, 2002 5:09 pm |
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Moose&Squirrel
Village Dweller
Joined: 19 May 2002
Posts: 2
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Thanks for the warm welcome 
I managed to get past one of the "mage skeleton" crash bugs and finished the game last night.
Random thoughts:
I particularly enjoyed the fact the the Sect followers still say "May the Sleeper Be with You" even after they know hes an arch demon
I can't remember a more satisfying moment in an RPG than finishing off Gomez with a pick axe. Classic.
On the controls:
Its not so much that they are difficult to use but more that they don't seem too logically thought out. Once you get used to them, they do the job adequately. Although it does seem a little odd that I can't interact with the world(beyond fighting and moving) while I have my sword out...
I actually have been playing gothic exclusively for about 2 weeks now because its almost keyboard only interface was a blessing for tendinitis inflicted right wrist.
I am looking forward to Gothic2. |
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Mon May 20, 2002 12:43 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by Moose&Squirrel
Although it does seem a little odd that I can't interact with the world(beyond fighting and moving) while I have my sword out...
Really? How many people do you know move furniture while holding a two-handed sword?
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HeWhoHasNoName
Lord of Sorrows
Joined: 25 Apr 2002
Posts: 1500
Location: The Land of Kangeroos |
How many people do you know who can swing a two handed sword through a chair without breaking anything?
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Mon May 20, 2002 6:33 am |
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Yog Sothoth
The All in One
Joined: 01 May 2002
Posts: 1086
Location: Between Space and Time |
How many people do you know who can smoke weed and then go on like nothing hapened? 
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You can climb. |
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Mon May 20, 2002 8:11 pm |
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Quedmar
Head Merchant
Joined: 21 Feb 2002
Posts: 52
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
There are actually improvements from smoking the weed so not exactly no changes
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Yog Sothoth
The All in One
Joined: 01 May 2002
Posts: 1086
Location: Between Space and Time |
OK try this: buy 20 Novice weed and SMOKE THEM ALL!!!
Now tell me what happens...
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