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Um, because having a stat-driven gameplay doesn't assure it's a RPG. In fact that's the less defining aspect because all games have stats, only difference is that in some those stats are to some degree customizable. And if a game has some of that stat customization, it's automatically labeled as a RPG or RPG-whatever. Since the true PnP RPGs are so much more than that, that definition just doesn't cut it.

If that is indeed the case, it sucks if you ask me. In a PnP session in which there are a pilot, a Jedi, and a tech specialist, you won't have the Jedi piloting ships or crafting items since that's what other characters are for. Having it otherwise is a lame way of adding balance to the game. But wasn't this about BABs?

Spybot works just fine for me.

Well, according to the DVD trilogy, there is no 'original' Anakin Skywalker.

Um, cheating AI? I just borrowed Civ 3 from a friend and started a game in the wimpy difficulty level. I must say I'm getting my ass handed to me by the other 8 civs who like to gangbang on me while keeping perfectly friendly relationships with each other. Not to mention they can wage war and at the same time research much faster than I can. I find it rather frustrating that a prehistoric warrior unit can stand up to and force my knights to withdraw from battle but hey... If you know for a fact that the AI cheats, I think I'm going back to CTP1 real soon. <_< That's what I heard, too. CTP1 was called Civilization back when it was released though. Apparently things went bitter with Sid and since then they aren't allowed to use the Civilization name.

Err... my mistake. I always seem to confuse both.

Agreed. I think the game wouldn't be being bashed so badly if there wasn't so much hype about it. If they actually fix the more blatant bugs, the game seems to be worth at least a few playthroughs. If anything, just to make all those posts about K2 not seem so much like totally wasted time.

It doesn't matter. AFAIK Bethesda got the rights for Fallout so unless they intend to release it under other name, it won't be worth much.

The man just owns. The old SW crew is in shambles and he still manages to draw attention with his Han "pimp" Solo half-smile . :cool: And yep, Jake Lloyd definitely looks like he could use a beating.

Um, let's just say that your reasoning is not the most sound piece of logic I've found on these boards. But hey, don't let me stop you from forming a beforehand opinion.

I see your point. However I still think it's somewhat contradictory to say that no one can agree on what a RPG is completely, and then fall back to the industry definition for it. If anything because gamers and industry agree as often as they don't...

Is he now?

Hmm. Promoting software piracy in a developer's boards isn't the smartest thing to do. It's like begging for the ban.

You are indeed fond of the absurd.

Nothing wrong with having your own preferences but, how does a moronic comment about the game make it better in your eyes?

I don't care how the publisher describes the game, because for the most part, they will say anything to sell more copies. But to have a coherent discussion, it helps to have the terms you're using well defined.

LOL... that guy in the lower right corner is actually Mark Hamill... I hadn't noticed (recognized) him the first time I saw the pic. Sucks to be him. ^_^

There used to be custom titles? In these boards? Why did they remove them?

Can't honestly say I'm glad to hear this. But it's time Herve faced the consequences of his utter incompetence as businessman.

And what exactly is the criteria you are using to define Diablo as action-RPG and by the same rule, determine what and what is not a RPG element? You see, you are using some criteria, but at the same time, you say none can exist. Something's not right here.

And from his appearance in the TCW cartoon, he's cheap as hell.

You're not a hypocrite, Volo. You're just starved for attention. 'R00fles!' that.

I'm gonna go open a KotOR VII thread.

I've been keeping an eye on that one for some time now. Apparently the isometric view and TB combat are the only resemblances the game has to Fallout. It's set in an alien world and apparently you start the game with two premade characters. To what extent you are allowed to customize those two at the beginning of the game, I don't know. But um, hadn't you heard of Metalheart before? They've kept posting previews and developer interviews and notes at the NMA site since the game was announced.

Actually an expansion pack would be good news. Not only it would give the devs a funded excuse to address all the bugs, but it could also mean that the game could have some things polished. As for the expansion itself, well, I'll have to wait until I have played K2 to see how could they expand the game.