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Rommy
Acolyte
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 Posted - 19 May 2004 : 16:51:15
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I used to play ONWN on aol back many years ago and have been looking for a game similar for quite some time. If you don't know what I am talking about, it was pretty much the first mmorpg made. Check the game out and see if you like it. Just letting you know cause I was looking for it for a long time and would have played earlier if I knew about it. The game is free, you create your character ad&d style, you can join a guild, and lots of peeps on at night to help you if you need.
www.forgottenworld.com
screen cap of what battle is like http://www.pmwdesigns.com/b_gazette/maps/images/v-skulls.jpg
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 11:14:20
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It's not really FR related though  .
Aside from that particular fact though, it is worthwhile looking into this as a matter of course. Perhaps Alaundo can find some place more appropriate for the URL you have provided.
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 12:43:40
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Wow! This looks very good and could be the first on-line game I'd want to try. Reminds me very much of the graphics on the old FR (Eye of the Beholder etc) and Ultima games..
I guess I'll be downloading the files this weekend and giving it a go  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 01:09:57
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I certainly am.
However the game has turned out to be a huge disappoinment.
I've just spent an eternity trying to download the game files (using a 1 Meg cable connection) and finally succeeded on the fourth attempt. Running the game allows you to log on and then it immediately crashes.
It would be nice to think that these people had actually done a few tests on the software themselves before asking the public to waste time downloading the files.
Never mind, back to NWN I suppose. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 04:41:18
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And it's not like (proper) software tests are all that difficult to perform anyway. You don't even require previous computer literacy training. If you have the right tools, the CPU can perform the tests for you...
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 12:11:59
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Originally posted by The Sage
And it's not like (proper) software tests are all that difficult anyway to perform anyway. You don't even require previous computer literacy training. If you have the right tools, the CPU can perform the tests for you...
Absolutely right (once the tests are written, of course) 
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Rommy
Acolyte
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Posted - 21 May 2004 : 14:45:57
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if it crashes as soon as you enter game it means your direct x prolly isn't uptodate with the newist version. If you have any other probelem post in the FW Forums and i'm sure the staff will help you. Look forward to seeing you in game!
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 15:01:29
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Originally posted by kahonen
Absolutely right (once the tests are written, of course)
What's with the new avatar, Sage? You look very stern. Almost like you are in bad mood something. Has someone upset you?
No, not at all
The reason for my change of avatar will become evident in due time...
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 23:55:47
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Originally posted by The Sage
No, not at all
The reason for my change of avatar will become evident in due time...
I fear the Sage is going mentalist on us... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 13:45:26
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Originally posted by The Sage
I knew you were going to say that...
And now he has grown omniscient... |
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
508 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 17:08:22
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by The Sage
I knew you were going to say that...
And now he has grown omniscient...
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 17:31:30
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Originally posted by Sarelle
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by The Sage
I knew you were going to say that...
And now he has grown omniscient...
LOL
Indeed. What does your signature reference, if I may ask? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 17:56:53
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Originally posted by Arivia
Indeed. What does your signature reference, if I may ask?
It references that WOTC has decided to remove half of the deities that existed back in 1/2e in FR. Like the fey deities, many of the monster deities, most of the draconic pantheon, etc. |
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2004 : 01:39:16
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by The Sage
I knew you were going to say that...
And now he has grown omniscient...
And now touting himself as the newest 'Miss Cleo'......
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2004 : 07:13:15
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And now touting himself as the newest 'Miss Cleo'......
I'd just like to say that while I know of two characters in two different genres that have the name "Cleo", I'm unsure of the particular reference you've used here.
Care to explain?
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2004 : 07:15:53
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Originally posted by The Sage
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And now touting himself as the newest 'Miss Cleo'......
I'd just like to say that while I know of two characters in two different genres that have the name "Cleo", I'm unsure of the particular reference you've used here.
Care to explain?
Miss Cleo is the foremost expert in the American Psychic Friends network, or whatever it's called-a group of apparent psychics that do readings over the phone. Needless to say, she's not very well respected... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2004 : 07:25:11
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Originally posted by The Sage
Okay  . Well, I was way off the mark with my own references, so now I really feel like a nerd...
Why would you feel like a nerd? It's a North American reference...we can't expect the Aussies to get it... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Capn Charlie
Senior Scribe
USA
418 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2004 : 07:34:04
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More like Psychic Frauds Network. She was pretending to be some cuban voodoo shaman or somesuch while for one thing. For another lawyers are currently doing things to her that I thought only burly half orc cell mates named "Bubba" can do, over a massive scheme of her overcharging people.
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