Cariannis 10 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Which type of replay are you more interested in? New game plus where you can beat the game with one character and start the game over with the same character (Baldur’s Gate did this). Or more along the lines of once you finished the game you need to make a new character (Dragon Age: Origins like). Or a game that never ends (Elder Scrolls). Quote Cowboys.com is now a gay dating site…GreenBayPackers.com is something we shall never discuss again…EVER. Shakespeare said: Play to those who get it. Don’t dumb it down “to split the ears of the groundlings.” Groundlings: The lowest common denominator. Link to post Share on other sites
Bos_hybrid 375 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Meh, I want it to be the type of game where I start it up again straight away with a new character and see how choosing differently from the first character changed the game. That's the kind of replay I'm interested in. 19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wintersong 203 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 New Game+ sounds like ARPG and hunting for more higher level loot. I'm happy with ending the story of my character and leaving replayability to starting a new character. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
czinczar 28 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 With my newgame+, I also want chocobos and Nobuo Uematsu as music composer. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorth 3,091 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Meh, I want it to be the type of game where I start it up again straight away with a new character and see how choosing differently from the first character changed the game. That's the kind of replay I'm interested in. This. 4 Quote “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 Link to post Share on other sites
Merin 338 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'll replay with a new character, try new things, hope to find new and different stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jancarius 2 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I would like the option to import my character ala Baldur's Gate, NWN, and Icewind Dale. This serves the purpose A) easy SP to MP conversion and B) "HAHA FEAR THE WRATH OF MY MAGE-GOD PUNY CELLAR RATS!" <-- who hasn't enjoyed doing this 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elthosian 15 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I prefer no shallow NG+ modes, really, just give me lots of replayability! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lolaldanee 164 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i loved how it was done in alpha protocol if you started out as the "recruit" class in your first playthrough, you could unlock the "veteran" class and had some new dialog options because people asumed you are a battle hardened guy - quite well done if you ask me 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inertia 39 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Heart of Fury mode in iwd2 was pretty cool how about something like that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aedelric 276 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) All are good, which is best depends on the kind of story, game mechanics and setting. Edited September 26, 2012 by Aedelric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armand 32 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I don't know really, I mean, haven't all previous IE games had a lot of replay value already in that you can make such different characters and take so many different paths? Even if the main game plays out similarly. One idea though, could be that you play as any good old adventurer in new game+, and the main quest is happening in the world, but it's not surrounding you? And you can go wherever and just do side quests, and see reactions to what's happening in the main quest, in places and from perspectives that weren't available to you as you played the characters actually doing the the mq the first time round? (phew, long sentence.) You could import any character and just get going. Experience the game world freely. But, I'd rather not spend resources on that, and just have a terrific main game. Quote Like music? Check out my original Project Eternity songs: Project Eternity Excitement Song Link to post Share on other sites
nikolokolus 805 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 New character, new class/race and back to square one for me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozape 75 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I never understood why anyone thought new game+ was a good idea. Wouldn't you rather just have the ability to create a higher level character from the start? Meh, I want it to be the type of game where I start it up again straight away with a new character and see how choosing differently from the first character changed the game. That's the kind of replay I'm interested in. Likewise. Playing a different character is rewarding enough to warrant subsequent playthroughs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikolokolus 805 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I never understood why anyone thought new game+ was a good idea. Wouldn't you rather just have the ability to create a higher level character from the start? Some people really love grinding I guess? Personally I can think of nothing nastier and more soul sucking 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IchigoRXC 46 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I want both replayability from creating new characters and trying out lots of different things, but I also want an import export function for my character during the game and also upon completion. Quote Legendary Weapons Made By You - A post about weapon customisation and creating your own legendary items Magic Spell Customisation - A post about adapting spells to fit your style, making news ones from old $4million+ raised, I think our jobs here are done. Link to post Share on other sites
Enclave 31 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Always a fan of being able to import my old character, equipment and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Volourn 2,546 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Bos hybrid wins this thread. GAME OVER. Quote DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to post Share on other sites
Orogun01 2,848 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm a fan of NG+ although I would prefer it if they actually incorporated something that makes replay with a carryover save worthwhile, like collectibles, or special items. 1 Quote I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to post Share on other sites
Gurkog 73 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Newgame+ should stay in the ****ty console games and ARPGs that have little to no story and all combat. An import/export option does not really even make sense either as there is no multiplayer. I would rather they spend more effort on making a cohesive world and story than an everlasting mmo-esque trash feature. 3 Quote Grandiose statements, cryptic warnings, blind fanboyisim and an opinion that leaves no room for argument and will never be dissuaded. Welcome to the forums, you'll go far in this place my boy, you'll go far! The people who are a part of the "Fallout Community" have been refined and distilled over time into glittering gems of hatred. Link to post Share on other sites
Redwulf 50 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 New game plus sounds good, I figure why take options away? I probably wouldn't start over with the same character, but, who knows, if there was a greater challenge, and I really liked the chracter I made, I might just decide to. So why not, I daresay, why not! Quote The Obsidian Orders Royal Pain "Ouch" Link to post Share on other sites
Enclave 31 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Newgame+ should stay in the ****ty console games and ARPGs that have little to no story and all combat. An import/export option does not really even make sense either as there is no multiplayer. I would rather they spend more effort on making a cohesive world and story than an everlasting mmo-esque trash feature. Uhhuh, doesn't belong eh? Just like it didn't belong in those classic Infinity Engine games that had it via character import? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monkcrab 52 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 NG+, why not? Sometimes I get attached to a character and want to do another run with them, only doing things differently (for different character debelopment). Having NG+ makes the grinding more tolerable in that case.....and having it takes essentially nothing away from those times when I want to create someone new, so. Maybe having extra options ala AP would be nice, too, but I shan't wish for the moon. Quote Sword Sharpener of the Obsidian Order (will also handle pitchforks and other sharp things) Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Trethon 206 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 This is Obsidian we're talking about so the amount of branching in the story based on our choices is going to be insanely good with tons of endings so it'd be a waste to play the game just once. One way or another there will be tons of replay value and I'd very much appreciate the NG+ option to help things along on repeat playthroughs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaos Theory 126 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I savor nearly every moment of the first playthrough, which ends up taking me twice as long as most. I often call it a "completionist" playthrough, however this isn't accurate. I don't find every easter egg, uncover every piece of content, etc. But I do find and complete every quest, and if there is a crafting component involved (armor or weapons, only), I'll spend hours upon hours mastering that. I play as if I were the protagonist and since I'm not into the 'evil' side of life, I have zero interest in a replay just to see what that's like. Therefore, I'm a once-and-done player that loves sequels if it means I can continue my original character-- indefinitely if allowed. I may replay after several years, but only if it was a great first playthrough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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