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Kno
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 17:31:40
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Poll Question:
What's your favorite, includes expansions? I can't make a larger poll. I vote for Baldur's Gate.
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4457 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 17:38:44
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| As much as I played NWN 1 and 2 and Baldur's Gate AND Icewind Dale, they don't compare to Mass Effect 1 or 2. The storyline, the love interests between your shipmates, the game play and action...so far I've not played a better Video Game-RPG. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3247 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 18:34:47
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I agree with Diffan. It's like all the other games just added up to create Mass Effect.
Dragon Age is pretty sweet as well, but Mass Effect beats it because the main character HAS A VOICE. |
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idilippy
Senior Scribe
USA
417 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 21:15:58
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You're killing me here, how am I supposed to choose?! On one hand, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 are amazing, just counting the unmodded game I've probably played through the entire storyline a half dozen times, and with the various mods out there I am still playing Baldur's Gate now. I also have bought multiple copies of Shadows of Amn over the years as wear and various moves have caused lost and broken disks because I have wanted to play it that often.
On the other hand, Mass Effect is just incredible, both 1 and 2, gameplay, storyline, dialogue, the world(universe) building, it's all wonderful. I'd call it a tie, I like both equally. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 23:06:11
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| I voted Planescape Torment, a most provocative game (from a creative standpoint). Though I haven't played the others on that list. |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 22 Nov 2010 : 23:44:39
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I've played everything except Falout 1, 2, and NVN 2, Jade Empire (some day, not sure if these two are worth the time). I did not finish New Vegas, found it most annoying and boring.
Of the rest my favourite story is from Planescape, then BG2, then Mass Effect 2. Mass Effect 1 reminded me too much of Revelation Space/Hyperion/Nights Dawn etc. Dragon Age is too cliched (tough I like how the story is developing after the Awakening), also needs a better combat system.
Overall Mass Effect 2, cause the gameplay is more fun than in PS:T.
Imagine Mass Effect and Planecape merged and you travel on a planejammer  |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2010 : 01:38:10
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| NWN is the one I played and enjoyed the most, at least when it came out, so I have to vote for it. Dragon Age is great, much better than Mass Effect IMO. NWN2 is just too buggy (some major ones too). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Nov 2010 : 02:44:03
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As much as I've enjoyed each and every game listed as part of this poll, I hold a very special place in my heart for Planescape: Torment. Not only because I've long had a passion for the setting, but also due to the fact that it's intricate style and involving storyline has rarely found similar purchase among most other games in the genre.
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2010 : 13:00:14
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I have not played all of the games mentioned, but my vote goes clearly to BG2! In terms of storyline, replayability, complexity, music, freedom and FR atmosphere, there is really nothing like it, at least for me.
I am almost through all IWD games and they are no comparison to BG2, even though without comparing them to BG they are very good games.
NWN series never motivated me for long. Easy fights and cannot hook up with the 3D perspective that much. Looks too much like computer graphics instead of 2D pictures. I guess what makes the game a killer is the online function, which I never came to use as I played it when it was already pretty old.
Planescape Torment is amazing! The only reason why I did not rank it as equal to BG2 is that the graphics are a bit below what I still like to play. Not that BG2 or IWD2 are still up to date in graphics, but they have a level that I still consider nice. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2010 : 13:56:35
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There are patches/mods which bring PT's graphics up to parity with BG2. Resolution at least. Probably not artwork.
But Morte and Nordom are worth it, no? |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2010 : 17:17:02
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Oh yes they are!  Haven't researched on improving PST's graphics. What I saw regarding BG2 Tutu and its application on older games looked a bit too complicated for my personal taste. At least some years ago. Maybe there are easier options now. |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 07:36:51
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mensch
Seeker
80 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 09:24:35
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I've played most of the games on that list, except for Icewind Dale 1 and 2. "Jade Empire" was a disappointment, the Asian theme didn't do it for me. I thoroughly enjoyed both "Knights of the Old Republic" games and of course "Mass Effect", though the second game is extremely linear and I'm having a hard time still calling it an CRPG (it's more shooter than RPG).
Neverwinter Nights and Baldur's Gate (1&2) were great fun, though the difficulty of the latter is maddening at times. I've also tried Planescape, but wasn't able to finish it due to frequent crashes on Windows Vista/7, it's a marvel of a game, though. All the Infinity Engine games (BG 1+2, IW 1+2 and Planescape) can be modded with widescreen and high resolution patches (like BG Tutu) and still look absolutely great on newer hardware. It's not Mass Effect, but the artwork just has so much quality.
Dragon Age is great too, but nothing beats the original Fallout games (1 & 2), the humour, the story, the setting, it all works! Fallout 3 was nice as well, but didn't have that real Fallout feeling. I'm currently playing Fallout: New Vegas and this time the feeling is back. A strong contender for my personal top 10, despite all the bugs and glitches currently plaguing the game. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 12:00:24
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| I think I beat the Baldur's Gate series about 6 times and I will beat it again another 6 times in my life. It's a timeless classic now. |
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Kno
Senior Scribe
452 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 16:30:09
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Originally posted by Quale
Imagine Mass Effect and Planecape merged and you travel on a planejammer
replace Legion with a modron and the galaxy map with the Great Wheel, what's Bioware waiting for |
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idilippy
Senior Scribe
USA
417 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 22:45:38
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quote:
Originally posted by Kno
quote:
Originally posted by Quale
Imagine Mass Effect and Planecape merged and you travel on a planejammer
replace Legion with a modron and the galaxy map with the Great Wheel, what's Bioware waiting for
I would pre-order that game today if it were announced and would be counting down the days til it arrived. |
Edited by - idilippy on 24 Nov 2010 22:46:01 |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2010 : 22:51:29
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The Baldur's Gate series brought me into the world of Forgotten Realms, and even after all the games I've played, I still can easily say that it remains my favorite even after all these years. Revisiting those games is like going home again, and seeing friends and family you haven't been with in years. Therefore, my vote lies with them.  |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 25 Nov 2010 : 20:59:50
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Originally posted by idilippy
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Originally posted by Kno
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Originally posted by Quale
Imagine Mass Effect and Planecape merged and you travel on a planejammer
replace Legion with a modron and the galaxy map with the Great Wheel, what's Bioware waiting for
I would pre-order that game today if it were announced and would be counting down the days til it arrived.
yea
got me thinking about a Reaper-like villain, a sentient ship of chaos made of ancient baatorians |
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strafer
Acolyte
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Posted - 26 Nov 2010 : 02:27:57
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| I played BG2 a ton, plus beat both IW1 and 2 so Black Isle is my favorite. I tried Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire but just couldn't get into them. |
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strafer
Acolyte
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Posted - 26 Nov 2010 : 02:32:19
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| I tried Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire but just couldn't get into them. |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2010 : 13:06:16
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| I seriously can't vote! Planescape: Torment on one hand, Baldur's Gate series on the other, but my vote goes to PS:T. Unbeatable plot. Really. |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2010 : 14:14:28
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| I've had wonderful experiences with several of the games on that list. Mass Effect 1 & 2 is by far the most exciting of those though. Storyline was amazing, interesting characters, and relatively fast paced combat all contributed to making this my favourite game series i have ever played. I am anticipating ME3 with trembling bowels |
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sneakypetev
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2010 : 10:07:44
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| Bg 2, a classic that revived the PC RPG and set the standard,IMO. Then NWN2 despite the bugs ,I liked the story and graphics, specially w/MoB included.Also,like the BG sereis,NWN2 has a load of free Mods which keep the game alive. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2010 : 18:10:04
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| Got to choose Baldur's Gate saga, without reading the rest :P, and after reading I'll keep my choice, but also enjoyed a lot NWN ones, though I always feel "on rails" in them and a real high mark for the KOTOR ones. |
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Marc
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 30 Nov 2010 : 22:15:17
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Icewind Dale, it's hack and slash with a story
never got the patience for BG2, endless text to read |
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pdesbois
Acolyte
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Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 04:15:43
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oh lord, so many excellent games again... Planescape Torment wasn't in the other one, now I have to meditate on my answers EVEN more...
Had to go with BG series. Just love to play a classic D&N party of four, plus the stoies and quests... |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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Posted - 09 Jan 2011 : 13:04:43
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BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
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Hooch9
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 10 Jan 2011 : 09:23:35
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Considering I've been playing it for almost ten years now, I'm going to have to go with Black Isle for Fallout 1/2. They are literally my favorite games of all time.
I guess next in this list is Mass Effect (loved the story). I guess in terms of actual Forgotten Realms though, I'd have to go with NWN1. I never did get into Baldur's Gate much, but it's still a good game (I'd kill for The Bhaal Series of novels).
Oddly, I've NEVER played Planescape. I really need to get it.
Also played the first KOTOR, but only once through as the light side. |
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Synthalus
Learned Scribe
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2011 : 12:08:46
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| my vote is for baldurs gate. it was hard to decide between baldurs gate and fallout. i love them both so much. but baldurs gate is a forgotten realms based game and it was amazing from start to finish. ive played it thru to the end at least 20 or 30 timesincluding bg2 and icewind dale. |
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Synthalus
Learned Scribe
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2011 : 12:09:45
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in fact i think ill start playing it again right now!
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
233 Posts |
Posted - 20 Sep 2011 : 15:55:41
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| awwwwww. It's too hard. I like them all. Well...all of them except for Neverwinter Nigths 1 (and 2 but it was a bit of an improvement). Eeni meeni miini moh...I'm going to have to go with Fallout 1 and 2. No, change that to Baldur's Gate. No wait! Planescape! Ok, I think I'll just not vote. |
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Best Bioware, Black Isle or Obsidian games?
