Help picking an RPG

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Dissident
Never, and I mean never, will you see a game with that much content again . They just don't seem to make games that large anymore (though Morrowind was fairly large).

Play in a p-n-p RPG campaign if you want content.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Oh, and to join late, BG2 is a better game than KOTOR. BG2 is one of the best RPGs in computer gaming history. I'd only put the 'Fallout' games above it. BG2 is massive, has many people you can put in your party (good interaction between them), different ways of accomplishing quests, some decent moral dilemmas, and a large, in depth, fun world.

[Fake Boris]

Planescape Torment is the best RPG of the 90s. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.

[Urban Ranger]

My pick is Wizardry 6 - 8. The best RPG series ever.

On a computer, that is

[SnowFire]

Both are fine games, but KOTOR is definitely more accessible, and the moral choices are more fun in it. Lots of very fun situations with multiple ways to solve 'em, much more so than BG2. Be warned that you'll need a ninja computer; mine is pretty good, and I couldn't take advantage of some of the higher resolutions without slowdown.

I must say the Discworld setting is way, way superior to Forgotten Realms, dispite the numerical superiority the latter has.

From a literary perspective? Maybe. From a gameplay perspective? No way. Discworld is not exactly a "balanced" setting (lots of world-changing magic & stuff around that people are too crazy/dumb to use), and would be better grounds for a graphic adventure than an RPG.

Jamski: You're in error on KOTOR. You get quite a bit more than "one companion."

[bipolarbear]

KOTOR!!!!!

[Dis]

Planescape is worth a look, but not for a beginnner.

I think we have figured out the best game to get into rpg's with.

KOTOR. The rules are fairly simple. It's a snap to learn.

[Felch]

KOTOR for the new RPGer

[Rasputin]

how much is it ? kotor tha tis ?

[bipolarbear]

GET KOTOR! HERE'S WHERE AND HOW MUCH $$$

Amazon currently has it for $45, on XBOX, but they're out of stock currently on the comp.
If you go to the official site, they have it for 29.95 on XBOX, and 49.95 on the PC. plus they're giving away a free lightsabre letter opener with every purchase.(boy aren't I the regular corporate pawn ]

Lucas Arts Site

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by SnowFire
Be warned that you'll need a ninja computer

Good job I have one then. I need to play something to put it through its paces actually.

Ok I'll play both after seeing the recommendations here. Whichever gets here first will win.

[Spaced Cowboy]

Good move Doc. Both are good games. Kotor is just easier to get into for a first RPG.

[Jamski]

And then BG2 is harder to get OUT of.

Good move though Wish I had the cash to say "get both"

-Jam

[Nostromo]

Originally posted by General Ludd


Lazy?

And the Forgotten Realms is an excellent setting for any RPG.

That's what it is, you know. A setting. It's detailed enough that it can have hundreds of books, games, and anything else made around it and still be a consistent, immmersive, world.

I'm sick and tired of the Forgotten Realms. I'm sick and tired of godamned elves, orcs and trolls. Bring back Planescape: Torment soon! Or Fallout!

[General Ludd]

Originally posted by nostromo


I'm sick and tired of the Forgotten Realms. I'm sick and tired of godamned elves, orcs and trolls. Bring back Planescape: Torment

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't planescape connected to the Forgotten realms? (ie. the planar worlds)