What to expect

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 3:41 am

I just borrowed the game from a friend (who is on a holiday right now so can't ask him anything)

And to be quiet frank, I dissapointed. right now I was getting needles and some potion for a women (and the game just turned itseve off) but the gameplay is to boring I think, or will this get better.
Should I go on or not waste my time?

Thanx,
Rob-hin

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 5:09 am

That depends on what you want from a game, if you are looking for action then Planescape is not really the game for you, if however you want an interesting and compelling storyline, believable characters and fantastic cutscenes then planescape can be just what you are looking for

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The first few hours of Planescape can be ponderous, but give it time and the game grows on you

[ 10-15-2001: Message edited by: Mr Sleep ]

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 6:08 am

What I forgot to ask: since this game uses the same engine as BG, is there a update available so PT can be played in 800x640?

And about that little fighting, I remember my friend saying it's possible to play the game for an hour or 3 and not get in a fight at all, is this true?

Thanx

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 6:16 am

Originally posted by Rob-hin:
<STRONG>What I forgot to ask: since this game uses the same engine as BG, is there a update available so PT can be played in 800x640?

And about that little fighting, I remember my friend saying it's possible to play the game for an hour or 3 and not get in a fight at all, is this true?

Thanx</STRONG>

No, unfortunately there were not enough sales of Planescape for it to be financially viable for the expansion necessary to upgrade it to 800x600

Probably, although you can get randomly attacked by the thugs on the streets after you exit the motuary.

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 7:31 am

@Rob-hin, I think your friend is exaggerating just a bit. There is one good-sized area you can fight through or use for puzzle-solving, but it's the only one like it in the game. When I went through the puzzles, they took about forty-five minutes. Elsewhere, your diplomatic skills can prevent an occasional important conflict, but you're usually offered the option of being aggressive, if you'd prefer.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 9:28 am

Planescape has a bit of everything in it. I never once found it lacking in terms of action, and it always made me think. I beleieve it is the epitomy of CRPG.

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 9:54 am

Y'all convinced me!

I think I'll give it a another go as long as I don't get to many errors.

Thanx,
Rob-hin

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 1:29 pm

If you go for high intelligence, you'll generally receive options that allow going around combat; but they're just options. Fight fests are always possible, if that's your metier.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Oct 15, 2001 2:34 pm

One reason I like PS:T is because it challenges more than your point'n'click finger...

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Tue Oct 16, 2001 4:36 am

After trying it for some hours now I've made my desicion...

This game is to strange and boring for me, I'll need to find another game to keep me bussy till NWN.

Thanx for your advice everybody!

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