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Anyone tried bull testicles? Tastes sort of like a fish but better. My coworker used to eat dogs and told me it was pretty good especially smoked. But considering the topic, does anyone know name of the old RPG game where you could eat orc's flesh? When I was younger I randomly read some walkthrough but haven't catch a name, It sounded like dungeon crawler.

Wow, the fact that you spent time creating these stories is impressive. Keep it up and let us know when you are finished so those interested can read them, if you want? If it will be possible I will be honored to, yet publishing your own work in my country isn't exactly easy and since it will be my first work the harder it will be, not to mention it has to be a real hit to be published in different languages, but as old saying says: Hope dies last, and if it wont be successfull I promise I will at least translate some good bits and put them on internet for everyone interested in reading it.

And yes, let nobody badmouth RPGs as uneducational, for at least this humble contributor learned quite a lot from them!

Well that would be exaggerating, since I never finished it, but yes I hold great love for my language and I was really good in writing works in schools, so when I was 17 or 18 I decided to do something with all those fantasies in my head and because of the RPG influnce I intended to write a book as if it was my own RPG. Well looking back Im actually glad my brothers crashed the PC, because it was a very poor attempt, so at least I had time to rethink it all, tried a 2 years later and again lost all data thanks to computer crash and my backup CD didn't work And I for long time got so frustrated that I stopped and decided to wait for time when I move to my own place where I can finally start again without interrupting. And thus I recently started again, but interesting thing is how over the years all the ideas culminated and changed radically and actually Im proud I found a way how to link three separate different stories into final form (each can be descibed as single Hero action RPG, the other more in P:T vein with small fleshed party of twisted characters and the final one in which the story takes place is open ended like say Fallout but the previous are part of my world history and crucial for story), and for example the original main hero from the the version I planned when I was 17 changed most rapidly and is now more or less side character. Untill now I have finished 3 chapters thanks to heavy rewritings but I made up my mind and Im decided to write it all and possibly publish it, not for wealth but to accomplish this one thing that combines all I always liked and was good at in my life.

Well Bruce I have to say that I just fell for RPGs from the very first moment I tried playing one some 12 maybe 13 years ago. All games in that time I was playing was mostly demo versions on CDs from my friend and one day TES: Daggerfall was on one of them, I didn't understand english very much at that age (but suffice to say spending following RPGs with dictionary by hand teached me english better then my teacher did ) so I had not a slightest idea how to create my character of what use are those points and stats and when I finally (after quite few tries) got in game, well that was great accomplishment(but to find out how to swing weapon was another problem ). Also one of the very first games I ever read about was Albion I loved the beautiful cover and I was so excited reading about all the stuff the review was praising, ah good times. Since I was always moreless dreamy kid with head in sky and thoughts somewhere in fantasyland I found in fantasy RPGs even better place for my imagination, so yes it was kinda escaping the bleak reality on my part aswell (since my childhood sucked quite a LOT). Also I was passionate reader and I never had enough of loads of texts the good RPGs provided with their stories, worlds and describings. I loved I can be virtually anybody and anything in fantasy worlds I can explore, fight for better days and have nice friends/companions. The very first RPG I trully went all fully in was Fallout 2 (and many others followed) by that time I was around 15 and was able to understand principles and mechanics of that game and of course I had a blast and it influenced my tastes quite a lot, but the one RPG that I wanted to play since I saw first screenshots and review in friend's magazine was P:T, in 16 I finally got my hands on it and well, untill now I haven't met any game that would make me feel such attachment, so many many emotins, well I better stop before nostalgia takes over me entirely . But hey, those stories made write my own book and that says something. What I always wanted to see and play was a game like Fallout with free world and free story progress, just in fantasy setting but unlike TES with colourful characters and plenty of options in dialogs and quests solvings. And dream came true when Arcanum was created and in a way replaced P:T for me (in certain points). But technically speaking last true RPGs I played was Morrowind and Gothic 1-3 and Wizardry (I never got liking for Diablo in the ARPG department I enjoyed Revenant and Cult : Heretik Kingdoms much better) and and in time when the Oblivion was out I haven't enjoyed following modern RPGs as much as the ones I grew up with (because I was used for different kind of content and quality). So that's pretty much it I hope I sumed it all up as best as I could.

You know who would I like as Voice Actor? Dwayne Knight as some delicious villain he definitely has a knack for it, just watch him in action, enjoy.

Hmmm what about purely easter egg god, who resides on lost Black Isle shrouded in the mists of Avellone, one of his first sons was eeevil Cain, and only one crazed up priest spreads his legend, that priest is known only as Sawyer and to please this lost god you must sacrifice him nice nugget of Obsidian. Just for fun of it, guys this would be nice easter egg, given that you could find it. Or it is all silly idea and I should stop mixing drinking with sleep deprivation Cheers!

I loved old warrior Dak'kon and I'm gonna love this old warrior aswell, don't judge book by it's cover, deep character is all that matters for me, not a pair of nipples (I mean, seriously there realy exist folks who mind that on Forton?? You could aswell censor Arnie's chest in all the movies he starred in bare chested with such mindset, just because he dared to show his nipples, those outrageous things everyone possesses. Gosh)

For me the single most astonishing relationship in my gaming experience was (prepare for big surprise) in Planescape Torment of course, I mean Fall From Grace was brilliant character and to boot just that kind of I love the most, one who stands to whatever is it's usual depiction, not to mention she was the most kindest soul TNO could met, there was no erotical tension no sensual stuff no flat out loud said promises, more like it was in nice and clever conversation and mutual respect, and of course the end was most touching. Annah was just another great example and that nice allegory on "hot chick" was outstanding and hilarious, I admit in her case it would not be of harm to develop few more advancements with TNO relationship, on the other hand, the way you just knew how much she is in love, but is unable to spit it out and keep it hidden inside, was almost painful, and when her fiendish blood took over her and she sprung out in impulse, just to get to her sense moment later after which she immediately felt sort of embarrasment, great stuff great stuff I say, in all her behavior I saw very hardened person on outside, but inside she could not suppress simple fact that she is after all girl with sensitive heart who long to be respected and to appreciated,to receive honest praise not false sweet talk. (on unrelated note, Annah is probably one of the very few females I'd go straight for ) I admit I am not best one to express habove written stuff, this was the best way I could express it, so to close it up, relationship in game as I see it can be so much more rewarding through the means of great writing, without some flashy bed action cutscene and personally these kind of relationship in whcih you can read between te lines and feel mutual tension, but it never gets fully confessed are ones that strikes me as most powerful. Personally, the one relationship I would like to see (but will most certainly not be in PE, cuz this is stuff for different setting), would be the one that is unusuall in term of different ... body.. type..thing... or whatever to say it. Like I mean every romantic option was so far always with humanoids, and frankly having romantic option with female NPC with two arms, two legs, two large you-know-what and pretty face, usually brings out in imagination that Main Hero will be in love with her and eventually end up in bed, even if not included in game itself am pretty sure imagination do this thing. So my idea would be romantic option with different type of humaniod, like with centaur woman, where she'll be greatly written character anyone could feel for and overall be likeable character, while in the same time would get this resentment thanks to the lower body animal part, so all kinky stuff could go bury itself, but romance would be still strongly present and why not on intelectual level like FFG for instance. So just a quick idea but I hope I expressed what I really meant.

I would like to see some branch of Elves holding on their ancient traditions and mindset. Like, some fraction of elven isolationists, who lives on piece of their own land, which they defend wildly, aggressively even from any outside threat or merchantile contact, who remember times when humans was a cave dwellers and refuse to see them otherways, but in the same time they consider themselves the only true descendants of their race who upkept all their traditions and didnt make a single step back, nor bended their backs to adapt, they stayed truthful to what they were, kinda like grandparents clutching on memories how great it was in their days while their grandchildren who havent seen those days may or may not think so, just in more extreme way and being elvishly stubborn beyond common norm. To add some spice they can also be depicted as having (for modern counter-races) strange and mostly incomprehensible customs and behavior, but the Main Hero is in one point supposed to gain acces in there, mayhap? I dunno just a quick idea.

Character-wise my most favourite character is Jigo from Princess Mononoke and his entire rant he has with A****aka while sharing fire and food with him is my favouritest monologue in the movie (closely followed by lepper Osa's rant). I dare to say he was most fleshed out and layered character in whole movie, at first bitter but not unkind, with opinions on life withouts illusions, seeing how harsh life around him is, knowledgable and resourceful, but still with edge and possesing imposant physical prowess and other talents, all that while following his own agenda, while siding with whoever he momentarily deals with and benefits him the most. I can't express enough how much I enjoy his character.

To be honest I actually gave up playing DA:O before final battle by that time I had lost interest in finishing story and no amount of blood splatters and fatalities could prevent me from it. What annoyed me most (aside incredibly annoying first two followers, who just gave me bad first impresssion sadly, it can't be helped Ali and Morri was for me just a pain) was construction of story pieces, like you must visit three different racial places solve their damn problems and cotinue on (the elven/werewolf might have been interesting story-wise but the way it was built bored me to no end sadly). When I arrived in dwarven kingdom and after all that obvious hinting, when speaking with first major NPC I was like ,,Wait, wait, wait, don't say it and let me guess, you need me to solve your business, riiight? What does it remind me oh wait I was just through the same bloody thing mission earlier, thank you so much so just show me direction and lets get this over with." And following mission ? Again solve someones issues so they help solve yours.

I'd be happy if the story will not be about killing evil wizard to save the world, and in meantime save dragon and kill princess... or is it kill princess first then save dragon? (heh if they actually pull this one though I will be in heaven, once just once I want this cliche in reversed roles). After all even FF7 story in cube is about "saving" princess, killing powerful evil figure and saving the world on a last minute, I think folks in Obsidian will pull something daring and original and can't wait to see it.

No worries there fellows, Black Isle titles had always original and hilarious humor, I believe they will continue tradition, in fact I would not mind actual living man-eating Brahmin as secret encounter

On a side note I hope this can really be helped somehow by the look of our character, like wearing leather jacket in Fallout or Barbarian Clothesmade folks in world look at you with resentment and unwilling to speak with you. I would so love to see common folk or bandit being nervous at sight of summoned demon by your side.

Yes please take your time , this is very important feature which made your game even more athmospherical. Even after all these years when I replay P:T, or Fallout 2, I just get sinked in when hearing Arroyo theme and characteristical lvl up beep, when hearing voices of streets in Hive be it at night or day and many many others, thats how strong this feature is.

From my simplistic point of wiev all these religious texts have all one goal in common, to teach folks to live and pass away as good person, only their ways differs depending on culture. In my opinion I didn't need religious book to teach me what is wrong and evil and what is good, good parents and years of life can teach many that. Don't take me wrong I am not throwing faith out I just don't like the faith with rules which orders that only this way is the right way, why? All faiths have imho same goal in the end so there's no need for disputes, I don't force my believes and faith on you sir so please do for me the same, belief with respect for others beliefs, after all we are humans and every last one of us is a original piece and such we should stay, I wouldn't want all around me to look act and think the same way I do. To a question if there is some greater being above us, well again in my pouint of wiev I don't see a reason why that should be restricted by just one book or rules that says that only that picture is right one and I should follow them, but I respect these believes if they are not forced on me, all those different wievs on Name and Look corresponds with different cultural wievs so again, different person different look but still same thing. If it is there somewhere I don't need a name or form to it at least not me because its something beyond such limitations and if it isn't well what changes? I still will live my life as good person I am, after all I have on it this one life and compared to time which I spent dead it's a very short time and should't be wastetd in argues about something which anyway I will never find out answer on, not in life that is. And if there is something after death? Well since it awaits everybody I'll just wait and when my time comes I will see for myself and let myself get surprised, untill then I will live a simple life of good and working man I was raised tend to be, after all, my grandchildrens will be the last ones to remember me and thats all there is left of most of us no other generation offamily line will remember who and what I was. So why bother with faith? well why not, it is after all everyone's own choice so why should I force to change them?I Im sorry if if none of what I wrote makes sense, but thats the best way how I can express it.

Common bits of texts describing various surroundings always added extra flavour to visual look of map itself (descriptions in Mortuary of corpses on slabs for instance). Since this isn't purely P:T spiritual successor that should be heavily focused on meaty texts and dialogs, I see no reason why creators should shy away from their usual writing. In my humble opinion Fallout 1,2 had just that right healthy amount of text be it for descriptions of items, surroundings and dialogues which was long winded when necessary, but casualy spaced and not on every third NPC you swapped chant with.

Combat-wise Im kinda casual player, but from my experience, probably biggest complain I want to point out was that extremely easy way how to dispatch Trias, by simply hiding Morte in corner, use his taunting and then simply make meelee wall through which our enraged Deva cannot pass but ignores the damage he takes in futile atempt to squeeze through to slap that skull.

Hormalakh sir, you nailed it. And since mr Avellone and whole rest of the crew has now free hands and don't have to hold back, I believe we will get exactly that. In all honesty I personally hope that creators will implement that healthy amount of humor and little jokes, oh secret in-game list of their memorable funny quotes during the work, plenty of those from Fallout or Arcanum are legendary hilarious.

I don't know if I am allowed to send one more but worth a try. For those who remember epic beat from one very old game.

for starters and great artist who passed away sadly WAY too soon

Oops sorry for my previous post, I accidentaly posted it here instead of thread it was supposed to be, sorry my bad. I can't delete it now.

I totally feel you on this subject, variety, if implemented within reason, and not just for "adding variety for variety" has been always welcomed feature in every RPG I ever played. Naturally when I saw bunch of screenshots with TNO and party members from Planescape: Torment for a first time I was blown away, and that was just from the looks of it, the best part was yet to come . I have fond memories on few companions from Arcanum, while they sadly wasn't so fleshed out as they deserved to, still you had some nice variety from races you personally could not play, like (my personal favorite) Gar the World's Smartest Orc, lizardmen Waromon (who for once made me put aside my distaste for human/animal hybrids) not to forget undead Torian Kel with his terrific voiceamong other things (in a term of voice only Vhailor beats him in my humble opinion), and there was few more exotical ones in the finale stages of game. Just wanted to point out few more examples on a list of all previously mentioned companions.

I want to thank YOU, all the great folks in Obsidian who gave me and so many other devoted fans this astonishing opportunity, and just as much I want to thank to you all fellow backers and RPG lovers for making this dream come true. Well now, I have not a slightest clue how this choosing reward tier works and whatnot, but I can't care less, for me personally the greatest reward is fact that in two years I will get just that kind of RPG I gave up all hope in ever seeing again. As for mr Avellone, just make sure to patch Arcanum with unofficial patch and Drog Black Tooth's latest unofficial patch and it'll be fine Seriously now, I hope Chris will shake off at least some of his resentment during playthrough and will enjoy at least a little bit SOME of the many enjoyable aspects of Arcanum. With best of wishes to you all I want to say one last thing... Don't hold back guys.