So which CRPGs will you buy?

fable · Post by **fable** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:32 am

This year looks like a bull market for CRPGs. We've got Morrowind and Might and Magic IX later this month. Dungeon Siege, scheduled for May, is actually running ahead of schedule. IWD2 is up for May; NWN will be out in September. Bioware maintains that Knights of the Old Republic will be out by the end of the year, or early 2003.

Which will you be buying and playing, and why? How will you handle the loss of sleep, a job, and very possibly your SO, when this happens?

VoodooDali · Post by **VoodooDali** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:37 am

Definitely IWD2. NWN--even tho I'm wary of multiplayer--b/c everyone else here will be playing so that should make it fun.

The rest--I'm waiting till I hear what people on the forum think. I've wasted too much money on crappy games this year...

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:38 am

Most likely Morrowind

I will however wait until I read the reviews and a patch is available. Hopefully Bethesda will have solved some of the bug issues that plagued Arena and Daggerfall.
I like the magic system of these games a lot as well as the customization level of the characters.
I'll buy IWD2, I know the infinity engine works on my computer and I enjoyed IWD.
I most likely will buy NWN but thats far enough in the future to not worry about.
Dungeon Siege looks good, but I'll wait for reviews before deciding.

Ned Flanders · Post by **Ned Flanders** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:39 am

DS, IWD2, and NWN for sure.

Maybe KotOR, Morrowind

Probably not M&M9, never been a big fan, but if it's all the rage, I could be swayed.

The loss of sleep will be made up for next winter. I thought that was what hibernation was for. If I lose my job, it looks like I'll be forced to work the streets again or perhaps, fight crime!

My SO is aware of what is coming up in the gaming world and she's a bit disappointed although there may be hope. She reading the manuals for BG and Age of Empires II and they are actually installed on her computer. She claims she could really get into such games but she's afraid to become a monster like me. Am I really a monster???

McBane · Post by **McBane** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:43 am

NWN, maybe IWD2. I, like Voodoo, want to wait awhile for some other feedback. I still have POR2, that I cant play on my pc. I am really looking forward to NWN and playing with everyone here.

VoodooDali · Post by **VoodooDali** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:45 am

Originally posted by McBane
NWN, maybe IWD2. I, like Voodoo, want to wait awhile for some other feedback. I still have POR2, that I cant play on my pc. I am really looking forward to NWN and playing with everyone here.

So do I--I have POR2. Haven't played it. Doesn't sound interesting enough to play anyway, and after 2 recent reformats of my hard drive, I don't want to put any buggyness in my PC right now.

I also keep hoping for Fallout 3.

humanflyz · Post by **humanflyz** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 6:01 pm

Definitely IWD2 and NWN.

The Elder Scroll series has always been a pain in the back for me. Sure, I love the insane amounts of customization, the huge world to explore, and the non-linear plot, but the thing is the combat. Sure, I understand that it would be more realistic to actually swing your sword around, but how come they can't just make the fighting easier. Howcome I can't just aim and the sword will swing itself? I hate having to move my mouse back and forth just to slash someone. Until I see that changed, I probably won't buy Morrowind, although the graphics are extremely tempting, and the good things that made Daggerfall great are still there.

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 6:04 pm

Originally posted by fable
This year looks like a bull market for CRPGs. We've got Morrowind and Might and Magic IX later this month. Dungeon Siege, scheduled for May, is actually running ahead of schedule. IWD2 is up for May; NWN will be out in September. Bioware maintains that Knights of the Old Republic will be out by the end of the year, or early 2003.

Which will you be buying and playing, and why?

I'll definitely be getting IWD2 and NWN. I dont' really know anything about the others.

How will you handle the loss of sleep, a job, and very possibly your SO, when this happens?

I don't have a job or an SO, and it's already been determined by others at this board that I never sleep.

Demis · Post by **Demis** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 8:34 pm

I've already pre-ordered NWN and i'm planning to do the same with IWD2 as soon as i have some money to spare. As for Morrowind and DS i will wait for them to be released and decide later if i'm going to buy them. I always find the time to play games even though i'll have to reduce my sleeping hours.

PS: Amazon still states that NWN will be released at 17th of May, is that true?

I also want to buy Wizardy 8, i have done some research and the game seems to get high recomendations, What do you think??

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:34 pm

Originally posted by fable
Which will you be buying and playing, and why? How will you handle the loss of sleep, a job, and very possibly your SO, when this happens?

I have very limited time for CRPGs now, unfortunately. Last year my lab was closed for 10.5 months because we rebuilt and changed major technical equipment, so then I had time to play BG, BG2, IWD, Planescape and Diablo II.

This year, I have lots of work. I will buy IWD2 and NWN (if it is ever released, I still doubt). I will not let the games intefere with my job - nothing can come between me and my job

Playing games is a great entertainment and relaxation, but my job is more fun than any game

Loss of sleep is chronic in my case, so I think IWD2 and NWN will not make much of a difference

The SO is not a problem since we play multiplayer, rather we should worry about the loss of our friends

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 12:47 am

Which CRPG's?

Only one NWN. I going to go back to consoles. Less expensive in the long run.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 3:20 am

Originally posted by fable

Which will you be buying and playing, and why? How will you handle the loss of sleep, a job, and very possibly your SO, when this happens?

I'll just wait for NWN - but it's just another exuse to hang around here and SLAM ( = SLURR and SPAM) my way to 1000 posts...

No worries,

Beldin

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 3:40 am

Re: Re: So which CRPGs will you buy?

Originally posted by Beldin
I'll just wait for NWN - but it's just another exuse to hang around here and SLAM ( = SLURR and SPAM) my way to 1000 posts...

You spammer, you'll fit in nicely.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 3:44 am

Re: Re: Re: So which CRPGs will you buy?

Originally posted by Tamerlane

You spammer, you'll fit in nicely.

PLEASE - "SLAMMER" - I can't decide yet if it's only SPAM or SLURR too, since I like to have a drink (preferably some Islay Single Malt) sometimes and my thinking becomes..well...slurred...

No worries,

Beldin

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 3:50 am

IWD2 and NWN. Still playing BG2 and IWD with addons for the moment - no games can compete so I rather keep replaying than buying lesser games. Though about PoR2 but after the all those bad reviews it got...

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 3:53 am

Re: Re: Re: Re: So which CRPGs will you buy?

Originally posted by Beldin
PLEASE - "SLAMMER" - I can't decide yet if it's only SPAM or SLURR too, since I like to have a drink (preferably some Islay Single Malt) sometimes and my thinking becomes..well...slurred...

At least its not Weasals COMM cult. SPAM..oops I mean SLURR your way to that magical 1K.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 7:37 am

Originally posted by VoodooDali
The rest--I'm waiting till I hear what people on the forum think. I've wasted too much money on crappy games this year...

I know the feeling

I will have to agree with your other point as well @VDali i will just wait and see what pans out

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 5:13 am

@all: How much time do you actually spend gaming nowadays ? And what ARE you playing while waiting for NWN or some other good RPG to come out ?

No worries,

Beldin

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 5:20 am

Originally posted by Beldin
@all: How much time do you actually spend gaming nowadays ? And what ARE you playing while waiting for NWN or some other good RPG to come out ?

I've given myself the challenge of completeing all Monkey Island games. This is actually an old old challenge as I only spend an hour a day playing. Thats if I play at all. Needless to say I'm not getting anywhere fast.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 6:28 am

Originally posted by Beldin
@all: How much time do you actually spend gaming nowadays ? And what ARE you playing while waiting for NWN or some other good RPG to come out ?

I probably play about an hour a day at most, i do play quite madly on the weekends when i am LAN gaming, but my time on my comp has dropped drastically recently, mostly due to all games out now being....well....crap

I am almost resigned to putting UT back on my machine

I managed to go through Q3A (on hurt me plenty) in one and a half evenings, so much for longevity