Volourn Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 "Microsoft loses money for every Xbox sold, that should be proof enough. However, they gain money from their games (IE Halo 2 made 125 million in revenue the first weekend)." I know this. However, as you point out they have a solid reasoning for that. Lose money on the console, make money on the games. Very logical on their part. However, if they support games that have bombed, and finance sequels for the bombed games it lacks logic, and if MS is anything they are every logical and very wise when it comes to making money. I seriosuly doubt they would support JE, or any other game for that matter for a sequel if it bombed like the anti BIO guy implies. I seriosuly doubt that MS cares about BIo enough to through good money to support a comp[any that made a game that bombed. Then again, JE didn't bomb. That's wishful thinking on some people's part. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
alanschu Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Still doesn't change the fact that you can die in KOTOR 2.
Volourn Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I don't count retards when determining if it's possible to die in a game. Just sayin'. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Sargallath Abraxium Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I don't count retards... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...yer parents do 'parently... " ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
SteveThaiBinh Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 There is no death, there is only the force. On topic - sort of: Baldur's Gate - I haven't played it, but I think it's the oldest, so if you like flashy graphics, maybe not. Icewind Dale II - I haven't played it, and I've heard mixed reviews. Some people say it has a really good story, others that it's a hack'n'slash - I thought that was effectively a contradiction. Maybe someone could explain. Neverwinter Nights - The single-player campaign isn't very good but there are lots of mods, some of which are better. The game itself is fun. Jade Empire - I haven't played, but most people agree it's good but short. For me, that's a reason not to buy, until they cut the price. Knights of the Old Republic II - good game, interesting characters, great story, weak ending. So out of the two I have actually played and am therefore qualified to talk about ( :D ) I would go for NWN, because the mods offer more variety and replay value. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
Musopticon? Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Icewind Dale II - I haven't played it, and I've heard mixed reviews. Some people say it has a really good story, others that it's a hack'n'slash - I thought that was effectively a contradiction. Maybe someone could explain. Well, there's noting to explain really. It's a party-based rpg full of combat with a great area design and a decent story. One of the few rpgs where party creation and tactics really matter. And I loved how different races and classes sometimes got radically different responses and even quests from the peeps on the journey. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
alanschu Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I found that to be more in IWD2 than in the first one...although I haven't played the first one as in depth.
Musopticon? Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I haven't played the first one at all. Like Arcanum and BG, it's nigh unexistant anymore. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
GhostofAnakin Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I don't count retards when determining if it's possible to die in a game. Just sayin'. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same can be said about JE. Anyone who dies in JE should probably stick to playing sollitaire. " "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Sargallath Abraxium Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I haven't played the first one at all. Like Arcanum and BG, it's nigh unexistant anymore. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...you can pick up "Icewind Dale: The Ultimate Collection" at alot of stores for $29.99...grab it, it's worth the price of admission... ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
GhostofAnakin Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I haven't played the first one at all. Like Arcanum and BG, it's nigh unexistant anymore. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't you have amazon.com or ebay where you live? I had no trouble getting any of the old games (including both FOs and PS:T) through one or both of those mediums. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Musopticon? Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Ever heard of credit cards? kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Walsingham Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 IWD was OK, but I got annoyed by having to make my own party. I enjoyed meeting NPCS as I went along, and seeing how they change my party and experiences for good or ill. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Musopticon? Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I hoped back when IWD 2 was in pre-production, aka a glimmer in the devs eyes, that we'd have both a generated party and joinable peeps. Sort of how Avernum did it. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Gabrielle Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 IWD2 was a let down. Only game besides PST that I never completed.
Musopticon? Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Never completed PST? I think I speak for the majority here, before Sargy has the change, if I say that you're missing a lot. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Sargallath Abraxium Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Only game besides PST that I never completed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...too much story, not enuff "click, click, click, boom", eh???... <_< ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... 1 A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
Sargallath Abraxium Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Never completed PST? I think I speak for the majority here, before Sargy has the chance, if I say that you're missing a lot. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...hehehe...well, in me defence, the lad/lass/whate'er left hisself/herself/itself open... ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... 1 A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
Setzer Posted July 23, 2005 Author Posted July 23, 2005 Ok after I finish IWD2, which I'm presently in Chapter 4, I think I'm going to jump to playing JE or KOTOR 2. Despite the fact they're both easy games it seems they both have good stories which is something I like in an RPG. Question is, before playing KOTOR 2 should I wait on this Restoration project to finish and then play it or just go ahead and play it as it is now? I mean, if you were me and you hadn't played the game yet, would you wait? I only play through a game once so if I play KOTOR 2 on the Xbox I don't plan on playing it again. Just not enough time on my hands.
Sargallath Abraxium Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 PST is a piece of dung. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...riiiiiiiight...sorry it ain't Elmo: Lost in New York; damn those games wit' actual stories...DAMN THEM ALL!!!... ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... 1 A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
Setzer Posted July 24, 2005 Author Posted July 24, 2005 PST is a piece of dung. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Strongly disagree with that statement.
metadigital Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 I haven't played the first one at all. Like Arcanum and BG, it's nigh unexistant anymore. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't you have amazon.com or ebay where you live? I had no trouble getting any of the old games (including both FOs and PS:T) through one or both of those mediums. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ever heard of credit cards? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can pay by cheque, too. Or banker's draft. (This assumes you have access to a bank, I know, but it becomes increasingly difficult to facilitate a transaction in the captialist system without access to capital ...) OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Darque Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 PST is a piece of dung. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Too many words?
Volourn Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 Too many UNEEDED words much like all our posts here. :D DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
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