Kaftan Barlast Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 by this I mean the entire BG series with all expansions against Fallout 1&2. Also I chose not to include "both" or "other" or similar options because its more interesting that way, and also such points can ve expressed by posting said opinion without voting. In this day and age there has been two stars on the CRPG heaven who shined brighter and whiter than all others. They are the basis from which all other games are judged and many are the voices who cry out in despair that developers seem completely unable(or rather unwilling?) to match the greatness of these ancient giants. Apart from being just another witless poll, could we have an argument why developers seem to ignore the lessons taught by the success of these games? DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Phosphor Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 How about we remove the witless poll and just have a discussion?
mkreku Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Yup. That effectively killed this thread. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Volourn Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Why did the poll get removed? It was very valuable... DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Kaftan Barlast Posted January 9, 2005 Author Posted January 9, 2005 yes.... even though the poll was just another poll it did fill a certain function. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Ludozee Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Definately Fallout. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that FO was the first RPG I ever played, but it was such an intense and brilliant game IMO. BG was brilliant tooo ofcourse, but I'm not really into the "hardcore" DnD rules, I just want a great game. IMO, BG depended too heavily on those rules.
Jumjalum Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I love Fallout, but BG2's tactical combat just about edges it out. We now bring you live footage from the World Championship Staring Final.
B5C Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Sorry I just love the Fallout eviroment. We have too many fantasy games.
Diogo Ribeiro Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallout still stands as a superior roleplaying experience to Baldur's Gate as far as I'm concerned.
kirottu Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallouts were simply better. (even if they didn This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Zoq-Fot-Pik Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallouts were simply better. (even if they didn
NeverwinterKnight Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 fallout. to be honest, i never really was able to get in to baldurs gate. it was a good game and i finished it, but not to the point where i would agree with a lot of people who seem to love it. :ph34r:
Leferd Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 The Fallouts oozed with better atmosphere and style, but the BG's were superior in gameplay and fun. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
B5C Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Also note that BG dont have the Bloody Mess Perk! :D
Darque Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallout 2 > Baldur's Gate > Baldur's Gate 2 > Fallout.
draakh_kimera Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallout series. There was a greater possibility to do what you wanted to, in BG it was just go here, do this, kill that, then go there, repeat, no real puzzles. Also, random encounters were good fun. However, I think BG had a superior combat and gameplay system; combat in FO was way too slow.
Gorth Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Fallout. Never got into BG1 (loved BG2 though) My preference would be something like: Fallout > BG2 > Fallout2 > BG “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
DemonKing Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I prefered the BG series...maybe because I prefer fantasy over sci-fi/post-apocalyptic settings for CRPGs. I also liked being able to control the NPCs in combat - I got sick of Ian emptying clip after clip into my back. Also I found the "adult language" taunts of FO dare I say, a little immature? Granted you could turn it off but it didn't add much to the game IMO...unlike bloody mess.
Rosbjerg Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 BG the orginal .. it was the first game I ever became truely addicted too! BG > Shadows of Amn > Fallout > Fallout 2 .. Fortune favors the bald.
Kelverin Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Baldur's Gate 2 > Baldur's Gate > Fallout 2 > Fallout J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning
Aponez Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 BG2ToB> BG2> BG TotSC>BG>Fallout Tactics I didn't play Fallout neither Fallout 2 only Fallout Tactics and I didn't like it as BG Series PRIUS FLAMMIS COMBUSTA QUAM ARMIS NUMANCIA VICTA
Skynet Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Although both games are great, and often replayed, the Fallout series is no doubt my favorite. "Who could blame Skynet? He's such a cute, innocent, steel-bolted robot." -Gauntlet
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