Need Opinions on Best Role-Playing Game

Lorena · 01-08-2005, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in buying a role-playing game but am not sure which one is the best. I tried EQ when it first came out... I really enjoyed it, but the non-stop camping of mobs to advance your character got old quick. Im sorry, but camping a mob for about 10 hrs just to get a stupid mace is ridiculous.

Ive tried DAOC, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy, and Anarchy Online. I enjoyed them all but am now looking for something else, something.... different.

Thanks for reading.

Lorena

hukarez · 01-08-2005, 12:56 PM

Strictly for PC? Perhaps SackAttack'll shed some light?

Lorena · 01-08-2005, 01:00 PM

Oh yeah, I'm sorry, I should of been specific. I'm looking for strictly PC.

Thx again

hukarez · 01-08-2005, 01:01 PM

Sounds to me like you're into MMORPGs from that list. I guess I'm more of a solo-campaigner type bit when it comes to such things, but some folks here have been playing Neverwinter Nights. I believe the multiplayer component of it is free (I never got the expansion packs, a bit lazy to re-install the game on my machine).

SackAttack · 01-08-2005, 03:34 PM

If you're going for the online stuff, Neverwinter Nights or World of Warcraft (warning: WoW has a monthly fee involved). If you want to include offline RPGs in the mix, Knights of the Old Republic is great, and should only be $20 these days.

NevStar · 01-08-2005, 04:06 PM

World of Warcraft
Puzzle Pirates (http://www.puzzlepirates.com) - like a cross between Tetris & an MMORPG. it might not keep your attention long, but hey, it's different & it's free.

As far as non-MMORPG:
Fallout 1 & 2
KOTOR

jbmagic · 01-08-2005, 05:51 PM

Neverwinter Nights

it free to play online

Crapshoot · 01-08-2005, 06:21 PM

KOTOR - no questions asked.

Travis · 01-08-2005, 07:07 PM

To ditto some people on here, Neverwinter Nights and KotoR are the 2 best that I've run across so far, both are absolutely fantastic games, and both have sequels slated to come out on the PC (though done by a different company than the first editions).

daedalus · 01-08-2005, 09:26 PM

From your list, it sounds like your concentrating mainly on MMORPG. You likely won't ever get away from the level grind with that genre. If you're still interested in looking there, it sounds like World of Warcraft or perhaps City of Heroes may be your best bets. If I recall correctly, both games have groups on here and that may make it more fun.

If you're interested in offline games, I heartily recommend Planescape: Torment. Yeah, it's old and nowhere near as gorgeous as modern day games. But if you're looking for a roleplaying game, you can't beat it. Best. Damn. Story. Ever. NevStar's recommendation of Fallout are good as well.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 01-08-2005, 11:05 PM

If you just want Hack and Slash go with Dungeon Siege.

Lorena · 01-08-2005, 11:08 PM

Awesome... thanks for the input.

oykib · 01-08-2005, 11:34 PM

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Final Fantasy VII

Freedom Force

Any of the Bioware AD&D games (Baldur's Gate 1 or 2, Icewind Dale 1 or 2, Neverwinter Nights, Planescape Torment - although I've never played it, I've heard good things about it).

Schmidty · 01-08-2005, 11:58 PM

MMORPG - World of Warcraft (by far)

RPG - Knights of the Old Republic (by far......and part 2 is coming out soon)

Glengoyne · 01-09-2005, 02:27 AM

Best RPG I've ever played. Planescape Torment It's old, but it is great.

One I've heard great things about and might be tough to find is ... Grim Fandango

Those you listed were MMORPGs, I'd give EQ2 a shot. I hear it is significanlty different.

Calis · 01-09-2005, 09:21 AM

Grim Fandango is great, but definitely an Adventure game.

I'll chime in with a vote for Gothic 2 which I liked a bunch more than Knight of the Old Republic. Just an outstanding game all around, that takes little getting used to.

Since you appear to be going for MMORPGs though, the only choice is World of Warcraft.

01-08-2005, 12:56 PM	#2
hukarez College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA	Strictly for PC? Perhaps SackAttack'll shed some light? __________________ ...what we have here is a man who looks like Tarzan, but fights like Jane! My VG collection \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: ManThol \| PS3 Network ID: hukarez Doce Pares International - San Diego Council Filipino Martial Arts Digest tweet tweet twitter

01-08-2005, 01:01 PM	#4
hukarez College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA	Sounds to me like you're into MMORPGs from that list. I guess I'm more of a solo-campaigner type bit when it comes to such things, but some folks here have been playing Neverwinter Nights. I believe the multiplayer component of it is free (I never got the expansion packs, a bit lazy to re-install the game on my machine). __________________ ...what we have here is a man who looks like Tarzan, but fights like Jane! My VG collection \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: ManThol \| PS3 Network ID: hukarez Doce Pares International - San Diego Council Filipino Martial Arts Digest tweet tweet twitter

01-08-2005, 04:06 PM	#6
NevStar High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC	World of Warcraft Puzzle Pirates (http://www.puzzlepirates.com) - like a cross between Tetris & an MMORPG. it might not keep your attention long, but hey, it's different & it's free. As far as non-MMORPG: Fallout 1 & 2 KOTOR __________________ I can't think of a clever signature.

01-08-2005, 11:05 PM	#11
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	If you just want Hack and Slash go with Dungeon Siege. __________________ Toujour Pret

01-08-2005, 11:58 PM	#14
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	MMORPG - World of Warcraft (by far) RPG - Knights of the Old Republic (by far......and part 2 is coming out soon) __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

01-08-2005, 01:00 PM	#3
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Oh yeah, I'm sorry, I should of been specific. I'm looking for strictly PC. Thx again

01-08-2005, 03:34 PM	#5
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	If you're going for the online stuff, Neverwinter Nights or World of Warcraft (warning: WoW has a monthly fee involved). If you want to include offline RPGs in the mix, Knights of the Old Republic is great, and should only be $20 these days.

01-08-2005, 05:51 PM	#7
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Neverwinter Nights it free to play online

01-08-2005, 06:21 PM	#8
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	KOTOR - no questions asked.

01-08-2005, 07:07 PM	#9
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	To ditto some people on here, Neverwinter Nights and KotoR are the 2 best that I've run across so far, both are absolutely fantastic games, and both have sequels slated to come out on the PC (though done by a different company than the first editions).

01-08-2005, 09:26 PM	#10
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	From your list, it sounds like your concentrating mainly on MMORPG. You likely won't ever get away from the level grind with that genre. If you're still interested in looking there, it sounds like World of Warcraft or perhaps City of Heroes may be your best bets. If I recall correctly, both games have groups on here and that may make it more fun. If you're interested in offline games, I heartily recommend Planescape: Torment. Yeah, it's old and nowhere near as gorgeous as modern day games. But if you're looking for a roleplaying game, you can't beat it. Best. Damn. Story. Ever. NevStar's recommendation of Fallout are good as well.

01-08-2005, 11:08 PM	#12
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Awesome... thanks for the input.

01-08-2005, 11:34 PM	#13
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Final Fantasy VII Freedom Force Any of the Bioware AD&D games (Baldur's Gate 1 or 2, Icewind Dale 1 or 2, Neverwinter Nights, Planescape Torment - although I've never played it, I've heard good things about it).

01-09-2005, 02:27 AM	#15
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Best RPG I've ever played. Planescape Torment It's old, but it is great. One I've heard great things about and might be tough to find is ... Grim Fandango Those you listed were MMORPGs, I'd give EQ2 a shot. I hear it is significanlty different.

01-09-2005, 09:21 AM	#16
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Grim Fandango is great, but definitely an Adventure game. I'll chime in with a vote for Gothic 2 which I liked a bunch more than Knight of the Old Republic. Just an outstanding game all around, that takes little getting used to. Since you appear to be going for MMORPGs though, the only choice is World of Warcraft.

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