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« Reply #1040 on: March 28, 2012, 06:29:34 PM » |
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As a fan of obscure RPGs, I would also like to know why it is better.
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« Reply #1041 on: March 28, 2012, 06:58:45 PM » |
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So much Binding of Isaac, yet so many playthroughs still to go...
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« Reply #1042 on: March 29, 2012, 12:27:22 AM » |
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if you're used to western rpgs based on DnD archetypes (i.e. most of them) you will be confused at first because it is based instead on the dark eye and uses some different skills and ideas, but you will figure it out. no worries! das schwarze auge (the dark eye) is so much so much better than d&d imo. no wonder d&d is kind of unpopular here in the german speaking world. Why's it better? the rules are less combat-centric, there's a broader range of skills for different stuff and character generation is more detailed. i also like that it's not just a "system" but comes with a fleshed-out setting (that isn't just a generic tolkien ripoff) out of the box. in short it feels like a more complete roleplaying experience to me than d&d. also i grew up with it  |
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« Reply #1043 on: March 29, 2012, 04:32:36 AM » |
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La Mulana, but this time for SERIOUS. See corresponding TIGS Game Club thread.
Once my big projects are complete I'll be tackling this as well. I doubt that I'll complete it in a reasonable amount of time though. |
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« Reply #1044 on: March 29, 2012, 12:40:28 PM » |
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Just downloaded and started playing Love. It's quite impressive.  |
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« Reply #1045 on: March 30, 2012, 01:40:07 PM » |
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if you're used to western rpgs based on DnD archetypes (i.e. most of them) you will be confused at first because it is based instead on the dark eye and uses some different skills and ideas, but you will figure it out. no worries! das schwarze auge (the dark eye) is so much so much better than d&d imo. no wonder d&d is kind of unpopular here in the german speaking world. Why's it better? the rules are less combat-centric, there's a broader range of skills for different stuff and character generation is more detailed. i also like that it's not just a "system" but comes with a fleshed-out setting (that isn't just a generic tolkien ripoff) out of the box. in short it feels like a more complete roleplaying experience to me than d&d. also i grew up with it this. (disclaimer: I never played DnD PnP, just heard of it...) DSA/Aventurien is a very "realistic"/authentic approach for a fantasy world. on the downside: with more rules and content you might feel limited in your fantasy. there also might occur discussions about history, gods, appropriate behavior of elves etc. because so much is written down, some guys always know better... of course good players know to handle this. just imagine an rpg made by slightly pedantic Germans. Amusing American Amazon review: This game system is very math-heavy. If you like juggling lots of numbers while trying to run your character, you'll love it. Otherwise, you'll quickly learn to despise the system, since the math constantly interrupts roleplaying. It's obvious that sales of the game, between 2003 and 2011 (now) have been horrible at best, since the company that translated the game for use over here in the U.S. has long since gone out of business. The only reason I bought the book is to act as a manual of sorts for the computer game Drakensang, which I'm told is highly underrated. Of course, the company that made the computer game also went out of business. The ruleset version before the one he reviewed is even more complex. And he only reviews the basic ruleset for beginners  . AFAIK currently there are 3 basic rulebooks: one for magic, one for combat and one for character management. Of course there are additional content books with additional rules. Selling rule books is an important monetization strategy for DSA ^^. |
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« Reply #1046 on: March 30, 2012, 02:39:18 PM » |
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I just enjoy the videogames based on it; I don't know anything about the pen and paper stuff. But the range of skills and stats does some cool things in the games.
For example, in Realms of Arkania 3, there's a bit early on where you come across a lynch mob. If you've got a guy with too many points into carousing or who really likes to get into fights, he can get swept up in it. It doesn't necessarily do anything, but it helps characterize your party more than in a lot of other games, so I liked it.
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« Reply #1047 on: March 30, 2012, 02:39:56 PM » |
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Rochard and 3D Dot Game Heroes for me!
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« Reply #1048 on: March 30, 2012, 03:00:57 PM » |
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TowerClimb! Every time I think "I've seen pretty much everything," BAM WOAH WHAT WAS THAT HOLY CRAP WHAT. It's also super atmospheric, both the music and graphics fit together very well. It feels genuinely creepy. Also the music kinda reminds me of Super Metroid.
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« Reply #1049 on: March 30, 2012, 04:43:58 PM » |
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Chillin at the bros house this weeknd. Playing "The Movies" & "System Shock 2".
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« Reply #1050 on: March 30, 2012, 05:08:54 PM » |
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TowerClimb! Every time I think "I've seen pretty much everything," BAM WOAH WHAT WAS THAT HOLY CRAP WHAT. It's also super atmospheric, both the music and graphics fit together very well. It feels genuinely creepy. Also the music kinda reminds me of Super Metroid. I'm playing this too. THough it has its flaws, it's really super fun. I want to make a game like it. |
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« Reply #1051 on: March 31, 2012, 07:22:48 AM » |
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Played some more Azraels Tear because I finally figured out what the hell to do thanks to a walkthrough.
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« Reply #1052 on: March 31, 2012, 12:03:32 PM » |
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« Reply #1053 on: April 01, 2012, 07:32:54 AM » |
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DROD4 came out today. I waffled for a few minutes expecting it to be an April Fools, but it's not. It's a little easier than The City Beneath so far, but I'm loving how they've chosen to make new levels with the old dungeon features instead of introducing new features every level.
Something about the voice acting feels off. Maybe it's just a new voice for Beethro. Maybe it's because I keep expecting to hear Beethro's voice instead of Gunthro's. It's not a big deal but it's a little nagging thing.
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« Reply #1054 on: April 01, 2012, 08:10:45 AM » |
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Started playing Lone Survivor last night after realizing I wasn't going to get any work done anyway.
It is excellent. Can't wait for the soundtrack to drop.
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« Reply #1056 on: April 01, 2012, 07:59:35 PM » |
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« Reply #1057 on: April 02, 2012, 03:43:13 PM » |
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Nomltest, Garden of Colored Lights, White Butterfly and Endless Fire. These games are for inspiration.
5 Days a Stranger is the one I'm playing without ulterior motives. Unfortunately, I'm stuck, but I refuse to use a FAQ.
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« Reply #1058 on: April 02, 2012, 04:36:11 PM » |
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« Reply #1059 on: April 02, 2012, 05:47:01 PM » |
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Heh, my friend's cousin showed me that game after confusing its name with the Wonder Boy games. I played partway through it and stopped for no real reason, and haven't heard of it before or since. Pretty interesting.
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