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Preview Dungeon Siege 2 hype hits Gamebiz

Discussion in 'RPG Codex News & Content Comments' started by Saint_Proverbius, Apr 20, 2005.

  1. Saint_Proverbius Arcane Patron

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    Tags: Dungeon Siege 2

    There's another <A href="http://www.gamebiz.com.au/previews.php?action=display&id=393">preview</a> of <A href="http://www.gaspowered.com/ds2/news.php">Dungeon Siege 2</A> on the internet. This time, Aussie gaming site <A href="http://www.gamebiz.com.au">Gamebiz</a> does the writing and hyping of the sequel to <A href="http://www.gaspowered.com">Gas Powered Games</a>' AfterDark killer. Here's a bit about the fun loving critters you can make kill things for you:
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    <blockquote>The packmule was a important aspect of the original game, carrying our loot. New additions to your party are pets. You can buy these and develop them by feeding them different items you find in the world. There are 9 different pets and each has a particular specialty. Such as the Fire Elemental who will do a lot of fire damage.</blockquote>
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    I bet there's a cat. I bet it scratches people. See cat scratch. Scratch, cat scratch.
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    Spotted at: <A HREF="http://www.bluesnews.com">Blue's News</A>
     
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  2. PennyAnte Liturgist

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    The previewer makes it all clear for us here:

    The game is about collecting stuff for your dollies and organizing their purses. That's not so bad, I guess. There's more:

    Oooo! Industry-leading purse-management tools!

    Down with reading! Including Web boards and preview sites! Oh wait ...
     
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  3. Fez Erudite

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    I'm glad they are making RPGs that require less and less thought. I wouldn't want to wear my brain out on all those tricky decisions. It's such a chore.
     
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  4. Screaming_life Liturgist

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    Shock! Horror! surely not?


    I don't think i'll be able to cope with this whole "feed your pet your crap items" stuff/ I mean, it's gonna be quite a dilemma for me... sell for money or feed the pet?! Man i just don't know!

    I hope they'll implement a colour coding inventory system to indicate what you should do or else i don't think i'll be playing this game!
     
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  5. Andyman Messiah Mr. Ed-ucated

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    No, no. He clearly says you will gather a party of characters who will manage the inventory for you. OMG! LESS WORK MORE SLASHING! :lol:
     
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  6. Volourn Pretty Princess Pretty Princess

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    "The game is about collecting stuff for your dollies and organizing their purses."

    Well.. I've been told quite specifically that JE is not a CRPG because you don't get to collect healing potions and stuff.... :?

    So, I guess being allowed to collect this kewl stuff in DS2 makes it the deepest CRPG ever!
     
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  7. chaedwards Liturgist

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    {Grin}
     
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  8. Saint_Proverbius Arcane Patron

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    I was wondering if anyone got that joke. :)
     
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