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A new RPG - Need advice

 
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:07 pm    Post subject: A new RPG - Need advice Reply with quote

Hi guys,

I need your help. I am looking for a cool RPG to play (not oblivion). This is what I like:

Turn-based attacks
Magic
Armor,etc.
Linear storyline with a few sidequests (not like 200 sidequests).

Any suggestions? I am looking for the PC platform.
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Taiwantroll



Joined: 10 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I am a huge fan of Baldur's Gate, particularly Icewind Dale. However you might not like the old style graphics. In which case, I would suggest Neverwinter Nights, made by the same compnay I believe. You might want to go with Neverwinter nights 2, however it is not turn-based.

Final Fantasy XII is also a great game. It is turn-based though you program your characters to act prior to battle and then pause to change your attack strategy. It is a great game.

To be honest, I don't know of any recently released turn-based RPGs out for the PC.
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Stormy



Joined: 10 Jan 2008
Location: Here & there

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Might & Magic series kicks ass.....not a recent reIease though. M & M X is the Iatest.
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Gaber



Joined: 23 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I loved M&M 6.

Kings Bounty is a fun strategy RPG similar to the HOMM games.
Mass Effect isn't fantasy, and blends realtime and turnbased combat, but it's the best RPG I played this year.
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sobriquet



Joined: 16 Feb 2007
Location: Nakatomi Plaza

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lost Odyyssey

fantastic game
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hanguker



Joined: 16 Mar 2005
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cl, just curious...Why do you spend gobs and gobs of money on a computer to play turn-based games when a 5 year-old computer would manage?
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hanguker wrote:
cl, just curious...Why do you spend gobs and gobs of money on a computer to play turn-based games when a 5 year-old computer would manage?


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Okay....The games I like to play are FPS games. For those games, I need a good PC. I would love to buy newer RPG games, but I don't like any out. I do have FFXII and I do play it on PS2. But, considering I have a monster PC now, I want to find a good RPG for the comp.
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hanguker



Joined: 16 Mar 2005
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know it doesn't fulfill all of your wishlist, but FALLOUT 3 has been great and offers a lot of eye-candy.

It can be kind of turn-based...using the VATS system.

Great RPG and the main story line is pretty linear, if a tad short...but there's still teh 200 sidequests! Wink
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OneWayTraffic



Joined: 14 Mar 2005

PostPosted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you haven't played Xcom:Enemy Unknown go back and download it now. There's a little Pocket PC version that plays in a little 240*320 window, so you can play while doing other things. The other games in the series are up and down, but that ones a classic.

I'm replaying it now. It hasn't aged at all.
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chickenpie



Joined: 24 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You've probably played it but if you haven't Never Winter Nights might be what you are looking for.
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

okay, here is a list of RPGs I have played and beaten (to give you an idea of what I like)

Dragon Warrior I
Dragon Warrior II
Dragon Warrior III
Dragon Warrior IV
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X2
Xenosaga I

Here is a list of RPGs I have played but not beaten and probably won't play again:

Xenosaga II
Dragon Warrior VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Oblivion

Currently, I am playing (and enjoying):

Final Fantasy XII
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pkang0202



Joined: 09 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recently completed Chrono Trigger on the DS. The game rocks.
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Demonicat



Joined: 18 Nov 2004
Location: Suwon

PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have to second Baldur's Gate I and II with the tutu expansion. The graphics aren't hot, but you'll get over that quickly. Imagine a game with over 300 hours of play time that takes you from a nobody all the way up to a god- with you doing all the work. Plus you get to be as evil or good as you want to be. Add in Npc conversations (that they initiate and are very real feeling), romances (yes, you can fall in love and get so on), ethical quandaries, and a ton of bad ass combat- Greatest game ever. Highly recommended.
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