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Zebidee:


--- Quote from: Anubis_au on May 30, 2007, 10:28:39 pm ---... did you see the D&D movie? How badly did it suck...

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yeah, I'm still trying to forget that one.  Thanks for reminding me   :'(

Another tragedy was Xmen3 - that was such a piece of crap.

On the other hand, I was refreshingly surprised by the Baldurs Gate series (old now), because it really implemented the 2nd ed AD&D rules very well with few compromises made for the PC platform.  I also prefer an isometric view, and appreciate how you can make it as turn-based as you want (with auto-pause).

And the characters/story is cool too.

vidmouse:

Did either of you see the D&D movie sequel?  (Wrath of Dragon God)
http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Wrath-Dragon-Widescreen/dp/B000B7QCG8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-9834320-7608418?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1180630290&sr=8-2

I'm with you on Baldur's Gate and on isometric games.  Did you try it with all the expansion packs?

After BG1 and 2 I couldn't really stomach going back to a single player in Neverwinter Nights until I tried playing Diablo and got it.


Zebidee:

No, didn't know that anyone had the guts to make a second one :)

Yeah, I got seriously into BG1+2+exps, finishing it a few times.  Even played most of Icewind Dale.  I got moderately serious into BG modding, before real-life took over.  I like the fact that the BG engine can be used for creating custom AD&D adventures.

NWN seemed just like a FPS by comparison - I watched people play but wasn't overly grabbed.  I know there is a bit more but....  Having two little kids probably had something to do with it too.

I could enjoy watching a friend play Diablo for a while, but again it seemed too simplisitic to me.  Bit like Gauntlet on steroids.  As a seasoned DM known for having a devious mind  >:D, I like to have more strategic and complicated elements to a game I guess. 

I must say that I like the mix of strategic and tactical elements in BG.  Another great game of similar qualities (but old) is UFO Enemy Unknown. 

Anubis_au:


--- Quote from: vidmouse on May 31, 2007, 12:54:55 pm ---Did either of you see the D&D movie sequel?  (Wrath of Dragon God)

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I think I got a Divx version from a LAN party, and flicked through it. All I remember is a beholder... but I wasn't about to invest two hours of my life into it after the first one.

Besides, there are already three perfectly good D&D movies... they are called The Lord Of The Rings.

ps if you are a LOTR fan, read George R R Martin's series, A Song of Fire and Ice.

vidmouse:

I never got around to watching D&D2 but according to the reviews on Amazon it was better than 1 (not saying much).

If you liked the BG series and IWD series, did you pick up Planescape Torment?  As far as I know these were all the games made with Bioware's infinity engine.

I also liked Divine Divinity ..  a little more story than Diablo but still some hack n slash.

I would agree that Diablo isn't heavy RPG'ing but it is a good play, especially
if you get online with some friends who aren't local.  Even my buddy on a
wimpy 3300 kbps dial-up was able to join in.



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