Dark Disciples has recently updated to version 2.0 of the freeware, open ended and nontraditional fantasy CRPG. Here's a partial list of the features for the game:

• Hold conversations with numerous characters
• All quests are logged for future reference
• A complete 'world' map providing names of important sites and places
• A 'Might & Magic VI' style inventory management system
• Fully featured thief skills - pick locks, remove traps, hide in shadows etc
• Mostly non-linear gameplay
• Multiple solutions to many obstacles - a locked door can be smashed open, picked, or opened via a key or 'knock' spell.
• An automap function maps all the levels for you.
• Some cool Midi tunes.
• Monster AI - not amazing but it will do a few interesting tricks - for example, some monsters can open doors, others can't.

Sounds pretty decent to me, and still being updated. Not bad.

Thanks, Mr. Teatime!