Hurlshort Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I only remember that I got bashed a lot in the old BIS forums for liking NWN. Oh well...like I care. There are a fair amount of people here that disliked the OC for NWN, or at least didn't find it all that engaging. I'm among them. However, the game is about a lot more than the OC, and I appreciate the fact that it allowed an amazing fan community to blossom.
Morgoth Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I only remember that I got bashed a lot in the old BIS forums for liking NWN. Oh well...like I care. There are a fair amount of people here that disliked the OC for NWN, or at least didn't find it all that engaging. I'm among them. However, the game is about a lot more than the OC, and I appreciate the fact that it allowed an amazing fan community to blossom. Not liking something is one thing, calling someone dumb for liking something is a different thing. But hey, I never played any RPGs before, so NWN was a revelation for me. You can imagine how I really started to drool once I played BG2, Torment and the IWD series after that. Rain makes everything better.
Killian Kalthorne Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I can honestly say that NWN1 is Bioware's worse game I have played. Of course their worse game is still better than most other developers' best games. KotOR was their second worse. In order... 1. Mass Effect 2. BG1 3. BG2 4. Jade Empire 5. KotOR 6. NWN1 Edited February 27, 2009 by Killian Kalthorne "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Volourn Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 1. NWN 2. BG2 3. ME 4. JE 5. BG1 6. KOTOR I win. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Wrath of Dagon Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 You're both wrong. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Volourn Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111.................... DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Killian Kalthorne Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 HA! I'm so wrong I'm right! "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Oerwinde Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Even NWN? Even NWN. It was definitely the worst of their games, but I enjoyed it. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Monte Carlo Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 I didn't like NWN, but I can appreciate why lots of people did - not least the toolset aspect. Looking back on it, one of the reasons I didn't like it was the hype, and marked the end of a fairly fan-boyish attitude to Bio. Bioware's hype for NWN was overblown and inaccurate. The OC was awful, a bolt-on to what was a superlative D&D toolset for builders. This wasn't what was promised and as someone who bought it for the single-player experience that was a big let down. HotU, OTOH, was a solid, enjoyable product. If the OC had been of comparable quality then I'd have been a lot happier. Oh well, water under the bridge. Cheers MC
TheHarlequin Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Even NWN? Even NWN. It was definitely the worst of their games, but I enjoyed it. Storywise yes.. in fact by all measure the story was poor. If it wasn't a after thought it certainly wasn't far from such. However, when it came to the toolset and MP functions it broke ground (wasn't the first but certainly the best attempt up to that point). And thats is what saved NWN1 arse. If it was released as a stand alone SP game none of us would be talking about it right now.. except mockingly making jokes at its expense. World of Darkness News http://www.wodnews.net --- "I cannot profess to be a theologian; but it seems to me that Christians who believe in a super human Satan have got themselves into a logical impasse with regard to their own religion. For either God can not prevent the mischief of Satan, in which case he is not omnipotent; or else He could do so if he wished, but will not, in which case He is not benevolent. Fortunately, being a pagan witch, I am not called upon to solve this problem." - Doreen Valiente
Volourn Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 "If it was released as a stand alone SP game none of us would be talking about it right now.. except mockingly making jokes at its expense." Sure, we would. In fact, I'd bet more people would be heaping praise on it because it seems to be 'cool' to bash the OC, even though its a better game - espicially role-playing wise - than either BG which people like to bow to.But, these are the Obsidian baords will BIO = Evil because they're seen as some sort of threat to the beloved Obsidian. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Killian Kalthorne Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 The OCs of NWN1 and its expansions were crap compared to the Infinity ENgine games. I know that, you know that, everyone knows that. Hell, even Bioware knows that. Role play wise doesn't make up the fact the story stunk up to high heaven and when it comes to RPGs if the story is crap then the game is crap. "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
TheHarlequin Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 "If it was released as a stand alone SP game none of us would be talking about it right now.. except mockingly making jokes at its expense." Sure, we would. In fact, I'd bet more people would be heaping praise on it because it seems to be 'cool' to bash the OC, even though its a better game - espicially role-playing wise - than either BG which people like to bow to.But, these are the Obsidian baords will BIO = Evil because they're seen as some sort of threat to the beloved Obsidian. Better RPing then the BG series? Excuse me while I pee myself laughing so hard... I don't consider the tool of EA a 'threat' at all, there is plenty of room in the CRPG field for both to do well. You simply can't handle the fact the OC sucked arse. You do realize you are the only defender of it? Doesn't that well you something... obvious? Oh that's right WE are all biased and you are the only one who is not... *chuckle* World of Darkness News http://www.wodnews.net --- "I cannot profess to be a theologian; but it seems to me that Christians who believe in a super human Satan have got themselves into a logical impasse with regard to their own religion. For either God can not prevent the mischief of Satan, in which case he is not omnipotent; or else He could do so if he wished, but will not, in which case He is not benevolent. Fortunately, being a pagan witch, I am not called upon to solve this problem." - Doreen Valiente
Volourn Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) "You do realize you are the only defender of it?" Only defender here? yes. But, lots of people prefer NWN to BG. pehraps, if you got outside your little circle and biasness; you wouldn't be so ignorant. "Better RPing then the BG series?" Absolutely no co contest too. NWN OC rping > BG rping = FACT "I know that, you know that, everyone knows that." Don't tell me what *I* know. I know what I know. Edited February 28, 2009 by Volourn DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Killian Kalthorne Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Then act like it. The stories from the NWN1 and its expansions are inferior to those told in the Infinity Engine games. Even David Gaider had admitted that the NWN1 OC was a rush job. Edited February 28, 2009 by Killian Kalthorne "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Volourn Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 David Gaider also admitted to wriitng Deekin. I'm not impressed with his admissions. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Killian Kalthorne Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 WHAT?!?! Don't you be dissing Deekin! Deekin was the best character in the whole goddamn series. Its not a matter of being impressed, Volourn, it is a matter of truth. NWN1 and its expansions, in the stories told in their OCs, SUCKED! "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Tigranes Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 ...So this is what happens when Volourn and Sand talk at the same time. 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)
Hurlshort Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Should we open a poll up about whether the NWN OC was good? I'd say it has been a fairly prevalent opinion here that it was one of the weaker stories that Bioware has come up with. There is nothing wrong with liking it Volourn, I enjoyed the combat in Jade Empire, but I recognize that many folks here see it as flawed.
Volourn Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) "NWN1 and its expansions, in the stories told in their OCs, SUCKED!" 1. You played the OC like 3 times? BVy golly, you must surely think it sucks then. 2. I thought you liked SOU, and HOTU. Make up your mind. "Should we open a poll up about whether the NWN OC was good?" "There is nothing wrong with liking it Volourn, I enjoyed the combat in Jade Empire, but I recognize that many folks here see it as flawed." Please point out where in this thread I claimed that NWN OC was popular here? LMAO In fact, I said the complete opposite. Weird. Edited March 1, 2009 by Volourn DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Dark_Raven Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) NWN sucked Magikal Volo, it sucked. I know that, many people who played it know that and deep dpwn you know it. Admit it! It is not NWN Series Is The Best Ever!!! No not by a long shot. Edited March 1, 2009 by Dark_Raven Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Dark_Raven Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 "Their crowning achievements being the BG series and Kotor" KOTOR is their worst one that I played. No that would be NWN. Kotor was one of the best, ever! Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Killian Kalthorne Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 "NWN1 and its expansions, in the stories told in their OCs, SUCKED!" 1. You played the OC like 3 times? BVy golly, you must surely think it sucks then. 2. I thought you liked SOU, and HOTU. Make up your mind. I have started the NWN OC 3 times, but only finished it once. That's all I could stomach it for. SoU and HotU were significantly better than the NWN OC but still sucked compared to Bioware's other games, including KotOR. The primary problem I have with KotOR was the fact it was so freaking predictable and it is a Star Wars game. I hate Star Wars. KotOR was the second worse Bioware game. "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Nightshape Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 "You do realize you are the only defender of it?" Only defender here? yes. But, lots of people prefer NWN to BG. pehraps, if you got outside your little circle and biasness; you wouldn't be so ignorant. "Better RPing then the BG series?" Absolutely no co contest too. NWN OC rping > BG rping = FACT "I know that, you know that, everyone knows that." Don't tell me what *I* know. I know what I know. I've almost grown to admire how you assert your opinions as fact. I came up with Crate 3.0 technology. Crate 4.0 - we shall just have to wait and see.Down and out on the Solomani RimNow the Spinward Marches don't look so GRIM!
Dark_Raven Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 "NWN1 and its expansions, in the stories told in their OCs, SUCKED!" 1. You played the OC like 3 times? BVy golly, you must surely think it sucks then. 2. I thought you liked SOU, and HOTU. Make up your mind. I have started the NWN OC 3 times, but only finished it once. That's all I could stomach it for. SoU and HotU were significantly better than the NWN OC but still sucked compared to Bioware's other games, including KotOR. The primary problem I have with KotOR was the fact it was so freaking predictable and it is a Star Wars game. I hate Star Wars. KotOR was the second worse Bioware game. That is about it too. I completed it once, started a few more times but couldn't go any further. NWN = teh lameness Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
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