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piln
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Nominations for RPGDot top games
   

[edit]
The nominations so far (in no particular order)
as of 04 June 03 13:01 GMT:

Planecape:Torment
Ultima 1
Ultima 5
Ultima 7b
Ultima 8
Ultima Underworld
Ultima Underworld 2
Gothic
Gothic 2
Deus Ex
System Shock
System Shock 2
Summoner
Jedi Knight II
Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate 2
Might & Magic: World of Xeen
Might & Magic 3
Might & Magic 6
Might & Magic 7
Might & Magic 8
ES: Arena
ES: Daggerfall
ES: Morrowind
Wizardry 8
Fallout
Fallout 2
Icewind Dale
Icewind Dale 2
Arx Fatalis
Bard's Tale
Dungeon Master
Eye of the Beholder
Exhile 3: Ruined World
Realms of Arkania 1, 2 and 3
Anvil of Dawn
Neverwinter Nights
Divine Divinity
Darklands
Death Knights of Krynn
Drakkhen
Vampire the Masquerade: Redemption
Final Fantasy VII
Arcanum
Shadowcaster
Lands of Lore
(whole series?)
Cybermage
Thief
Thief 2
Jagged Alliance 2
Outcast
Demise


This list will be updated as more nominations are made.
[/edit]

I'm thinking of setting up a poll thread for our favourite RPGs, but rather than chuck a load of my own choices into the poll, I think it'd be better if i gathered suggestions here first. A game will be considered for inclusion in the poll based on the amount of users that request it.

I also need to decide on whether to group certain games together; for example, I'd say both Ultima Underworlds should count as one choice, since they are so similar and neither game has major strengths/weaknesses compared to the other, but I wouldn't say the same for System Shock 1 and 2. Perhaps BG 1 and 2 should be grouped together? Fallout 1 and 2? What do you think?

Finally, restrictions. We should stick to PC RPGs, not including MMORPGs. No age restrictions. We also need to settle on how broad our definition of RPG will be. This must be settled by consensus, but I have a feeling it's going to have to be pretty broad to accommodate everyone's opinions.
Does anyone know the maximum number of options a poll will allow? Because that will obviously be a factor, and may influence the aforementioned grouping of games (to keep the numbers down).

Anyway, let me know what you think. I'll get the ball rolling with my nominations (in no particular order):

Ultima Underworld 1&2
Deus Ex
Planescape Torment

If our agreed definition is broad enough, I'd also like to include the original System Shock, and maybe one or both of the Thief games.
Let me know your suggestions (and of course, let me know if you think this is a complete waste of time )... you can nominate as many games as you like, just try to restrict it to those you consider the "best of the best" - not just every RPG you like, but the absolute top dogs.


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Post Sat May 24, 2003 3:22 pm
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corwin
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My top 3:
!. PS_T
2. Ultima 7b
3. UU2
4. Gothic

So I can't count!!
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Post Sun May 25, 2003 3:52 am
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    Gothic
    DeusEx
    Summoner
    JKII: Jedi Outcast


You know what they say Corwin,
There are three types of people. those who can count and those who can't
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Post Sun May 25, 2003 6:52 am
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the mighty stamar
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Well just because it got more nominations I went and got planescape torment.

I already like it more than baldurs gate and icewind dale, just because the main character is large not a little mario world guy.
Post Sun May 25, 2003 10:53 am
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One day when I have heaps of spare time, I'm going to sit down and play PS-T for the third time. How can you not love Nordern and Annah!!
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Post Sun May 25, 2003 11:25 am
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Hexy
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I find it pretty hard to narrow it down to three games... I guess the BG series would make it, and I'd probably find some space for Deus Ex.

Am I the only one who wasn't impressed by PS:T? Never did like the story or the graphics (big cardboard figures). The setting was cool though...
Post Sun May 25, 2003 1:50 pm
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Hmmm.

#1- Might and Magic 7
#2- Wizardry 8
#3- Fallout 1
#4- MM6
#5- PS-T
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Post Sun May 25, 2003 5:52 pm
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piln
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Nice one guys, the list is growing nicely... spread the word!
I forgot to mention in my last post, I know there's already a top 100 on the site, but since the rankings are worked out in a completely different way, I reckon this poll might return some strikingly different results. Well, there's only one way to find out.

[edit]: I've edited the top post to show the nominations so far. I'll update it as and when. I haven't grouped any titles together yet, and I am keeping track of how many nominations each game has had (just in case some "weeding out" is necessary ). Anyone know the maximum number of poll options we can have?
Post Mon May 26, 2003 12:38 pm
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Okay my nominations (in no particular order):

1. M&M 6
2. M&M 7
3. Anvil of Dawn
4. NWN - because of the mods and multiplayer aspect
5. Ultima V
6. Gothic
7. Morrowind
8. Divine Divinety
9. Fallout
10. Darklands

This is today's list. I am sure I've left off *at least* one game that belongs there.
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Post Tue May 27, 2003 1:20 pm
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quote:
Originally posted by Scribbles
    Gothic
    DeusEx
    Summoner
    JKII: Jedi Outcast


You know what they say Corwin,
There are three types of people. those who can count and those who can't


Actually, there are 10 types of people; those who understand binary, and those who don't!!
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Post Tue May 27, 2003 1:26 pm
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Well, Clint says there are only two types of people... "those with loaded guns, and those who dig..."

Hmmm... now I think about it, Clint seems to be over-generalising a bit there... uh... and it won't make any sense at all to anyone who hasn't seen The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, so err... forget I mentioned it
Post Wed May 28, 2003 1:44 am
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the mighty stamar
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I nominate Divine Divinity.
Post Wed May 28, 2003 2:58 am
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Thank you. That's the first mention for DD. I'll add it to the list.
Post Wed May 28, 2003 12:32 pm
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quote:
Originally posted by piln
Thank you. That's the first mention for DD. I'll add it to the list.


No, I had it as #10. Doesn't that count?

PS - It was very hard keeping the list to 10. Dragon Islands did not make it, nor did Ultima 7 nor Fallout 2.
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1- Baldurs Gate

2- Baldurs Gate 2

3- Might & Magic 7

4- Death Knights of Krynn

5- Might & Magic 3

6- Dungeon Master

7- Drakkhen

8- Might & Magic 8
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