The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I like them because they let you be the character. And make choices. It's like real life. So I want to know why you like them. "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
Tale Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) I like RPGs because they're useful for delivering explosives at range in areas I can't send tanks through. Most modern battletanks are immune to them, but when the peasants revolt against my despotic rule, I don't expect them to have modern main battletanks. Edited December 10, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
mkreku Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I like to explore worlds. Up until recently, the only games that ever let me explore vast spaces of the unknown were RPG's (started back in the day with Ultima, Pool of Radiance, Questron, Wasteland etc..). Nowadays there are even shooters (Boiling Point although some would probably call it an RPG also, Far Cry, Crysis), action adventures (the GTA series mainly) and racing games (Test Drive Unlimited) that let me do these things. Combine the exploration with a gripping story, memorable characters and a character development system that sits in the background and shuts up (no D&D for me, that is!) and you've got the ingredients to make me drool. Oh, and boobs. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Slowtrain Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) World exploration and character development. I enjoy FPS games a lot for the action, but for the most part they are linear with minmial exploration and your character never gets to be created. My most recent really favorite game, STALKER SOC, managed to combine the FPS stuff that I like along with enough of the CRPG stuff I like to make a game I really enjoyed. I would have enjoyed skills and stuff as well, but hey, what can you do. Edited December 10, 2007 by CrashGirl Notice how I can belittle your beliefs without calling you names. It's a useful skill to have particularly where you aren't allowed to call people names. It's a mistake to get too drawn in/worked up. I mean it's not life or death, it's just two guys posting their thoughts on a message board. If it were personal or face to face all the usual restraints would be in place, and we would never have reached this place in the first place. Try to remember that.
The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 your character never gets to be created. That is what I don't like. You should be able to design your own player character "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
Krookie Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Because that would be totally simple for a developer to do.
The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 Krookie, are you stalking me or something "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
Sand Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Well, somebody has to and it might as well be Krookie. I prefer CRPGs because I ike to create my own character, explore the game world, and have a good gripping story along with it. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 I am sorry for being rude to you Krookie, I don't want to fight, There are plenty of people around here to fight with. Want to be friends? "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
SteveThaiBinh Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I play RPGs because they have often have good stories and dialogue. I play point and click adventures for the same reason. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
Krookie Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Uh, I don't really understand how responding to your posts is stalking you. Whatever.
The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 I play RPGs because they have often have good stories and dialogue. I play point and click adventures for the same reason. Have you ever played Runescape? It is a good game, but it has bad graphics. Go to www.runescape.com to play it. I don't know how to make a link "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
The Owner Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 sorry ckrookie, I didn't mean it. I also sent you a message. "we settle our score now...." - Bass EXE
SteveThaiBinh Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Have you ever played Runescape? It is a good game, but it has bad graphics. Go to www.runescape.com to play it. I don't know how to make a link Hmmm. Sounds interesting... *goes to investigate* MMORPG!!! Run!!! "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
Tigranes Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I remember clicking on a combat dummy to practice my swordfighting. For about thirty minutes. Then I quit. :D It's pretty solidly made though. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
Calax Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I like rpgs because it allows you to immerse yourself in somthing that isn't your life... yes I'm really that friendless. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Krookie Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) nvm Edited December 11, 2007 by Krookie
CoM_Solaufein Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 RPGs are great because you can play something you are not and be able to travel in a world that is not your own. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is StrengthBaldur's Gate moddingTeamBGBaldur's Gate modder/community leaderBaldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition beta testerBaldur's Gate 2 - Enhanced Edition beta tester Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition beta tester
LadyCrimson Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 Exploration of environments and a game that isn't 20+ hours of nothing but rounding corners to shoot enemies that pop up from behind wooden crates. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Kaftan Barlast Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 I like RPGs because they're useful for delivering explosives at range in areas I can't send tanks through. Most modern battletanks are immune to them, but when the peasants revolt against my despotic rule, I don't expect them to have modern main battletanks. I like RCLs better, they go "boom!" much louder and you can also load them with anti-personel munition 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. "
Big Bottom Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 It's all about interactive fiction for me, RPGs just tend to be the best example of this. It used to be adventure games. The best flash game ever!
Tale Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 I like RPGs because they're useful for delivering explosives at range in areas I can't send tanks through. Most modern battletanks are immune to them, but when the peasants revolt against my despotic rule, I don't expect them to have modern main battletanks. I like RCLs better, they go "boom!" much louder and you can also load them with anti-personel munition Heck, there's a model of RCL you can load a nuke on. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Hallowed_be_thy_name Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 I like them because they usually last longer than other types of single-player games =p
Dark_Raven Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 RPGs are great. You can play the role of someone or something different than what you are. Explore new places, collect a lot of loot and gain the love of many people for saving the day. . Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Nick_i_am Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 Why do I like RPGs? 5 words. CARL GUSTAV RECOILLESS RIFLE, BITCH! (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
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