What is Planescape Torment?

[Aegis]

I found that Planescape was a very thought Provoking story, and game. Throughout the entire thing, I found myself saying..

"Man... I can't believe how hungry this is making me.."



Seriously, it is definatly a buyer...

[Troll Slayer]

Thanks for the input everyone. I ahve decided to give it a try. $15 is a price hard to beat. I need a break from SoA and ToB. But I want to stay close to the CRPG theme. I am sure it will be fun to try to adjust to not having to hack and slash though every fight. Beyond that, I jsut reinstalled BG1. I found it has a neat little trailer of planescape on it. I must say if the music in the game is anything like th music on the trailer, I knwo I am going to like this game just for the music.

[Mr Sleep]

I personally loved the music in the "Brothel of slating Intellectual lusts" i would spend hours in there not actually doing the quest properly, just to hear the music

[fable]

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Originally posted by Mr Sleep: <STRONG>I personally loved the music in the "Brothel of slating Intellectual lusts" i would spend hours in there not actually doing the quest properly, just to hear the music </STRONG>

Yes, the music was great, there. Generally speaking, I think all the CRPGs from Interplay (whether from BIS or Bioware) have had fine music--including the use of some genuine Renaissance dance melodies (by Tielman Susato) for a few of the taverns.

I also think that some of the locations, like the Hall, or the Sensoriums--had more "mood" than nearly any other game I've played in a long time.

[Stoner Cold]

wow, it sounds starnge
how does the fighter\mage\theif thing work? do you gain levels in all at once, and how do you switch?
how does your align change?
and what in the blue hells is an 'uber-weapon'? is that a big ole' german frank-furter yo hit people with?

[Aegis]

Depending on what class you are, you gain levels for that class. An Uber-Weapon is just like an all powerful weapon.

[Sojourner]

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Originally posted by Stoner Cold: <STRONG>wow, it sounds starnge how does the fighter\mage\theif thing work? do you gain levels in all at once, and how do you switch? how does your align change? and what in the blue hells is an 'uber-weapon'? is that a big ole' german frank-furter yo hit people with?</STRONG>

You gain experience points in the class you're active in. PS:T is unique in that your protaganist can switch his class by talking to certain NPC's or party members.

Your alignment starts as true neutral, then changes according to the way you play. If you play evil, your alignment will eventually change to evil, and vice versa. PS:T handles the Chaotic vs. Lawful part differently from the BG series. If your character is always truthful and makes a lot of vows, you eventually get a lawful alignment, whereas if your character lies a lot, you get a chaotic alignment.

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Originally posted by Mr Sleep: <STRONG>I personally loved the music in the "Brothel of slating Intellectual lusts" i would spend hours in there not actually doing the quest properly, just to hear the music</STRONG>

Yea, I would pause the game in different areas too, just to hear the music. Too bad they're not making another game like it.

[ 08-19-2001: Message edited by: Sojourner ]

[fable]

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Sojourner writes: If your character is always truthful and makes a lot of vows, you eventually get a lawful alignment, whereas if your character lies a lot, you get a chaotic alignment.

There are also a number of dialog of options that, if chosen, slowly edge your character towards lawfulness.

[Aegis]

Also, choosing not to fight will gain you a more lawful alignment.

[Mr Sleep]

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If you are Lawful Good you can use (IMO) the best weapon on the game, the Devas Sword

[Aegis]

Damn... Why do I always read the spoiler...

[Mr Sleep]

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Originally posted by Aegis: <STRONG>Damn... Why do I always read the spoiler... </STRONG>

Because you are such a rebel!

What do you think of the Deva's sword?

[Shadow]

I got that weapon, but just about all of my party is Chaotic Neutral. Is this normal? I thought I'd been a pretty nice guy throughout the game.

[Mr Sleep]

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Originally posted by Shadow: <STRONG>I got that weapon, but just about all of my party is Chaotic Neutral. Is this normal? I thought I'd been a pretty nice guy throughout the game.</STRONG>

Well i always endefd up on Neutral good only once did i get to Lawful Good, try keeping all of your promises and never go against your word.

[humanflyz]

What is the definition of "Planescape"? OH, I also need input.

1) I found on Amazon that they are selling Fallout1/Fallout2 bundle for 20 dollars and PS:T for 15. Which one should I get if I get only one choice? I know both are pretty open-ended and non-linear. So I need your input on this guys.