newtmonkey
Arcane
There is plenty of discussion on the Codex on classic CRPG series such as Ultima, AD&D Gold Box, Might & Magic, Wizardry, and The Bard's Tale... but besides an excellent LP of the first game (https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/lets-light-the-magic-candle-blind.80574/), there are only mentions here and there of a comparatively obscure series of RPGs that are nonetheless loved by nearly everyone who has played them. I am talking here about The Magic Candle series. Designed by Ali Atabek, the series consists of...
- Three mainline RPGs:
There is also a version of The Magic Candle on the Famicom, but it appears to be a clone of the first Dragon Quest game rather than a port of any kind.
The mainline RPGs are known for their massive worlds, turn-based tactical combat (that perhaps gets dull partway through), and focus on gathering information.
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I've not played any game in this series, but have decided to start The Magic Candle this weekend (literally tonight). I enjoy playing through series of CRPGs in order so I'm looking forward to seeing how this series develops with each game... and I thought creating this thread would be a good way of getting the whole series organized in one place.
With that said, I'm going to go in to this game mostly blind (having read the manual of course), but would appreciate any tips on gotchas I should look out for. If you've played these games, which did you enjoy the most? How do you think the series compares with other classics?
- Three mainline RPGs:
- The Magic Candle (1989)
- The Magic Candle II: The Four and Forty (1991)
- The Magic Candle III (1992)
- Bloodstone: An Epic Dwarven Tale (1993)
- The Keys to Maramon (1990)
- Siege (1992)
- Ambush at Sorinor (1993)
There is also a version of The Magic Candle on the Famicom, but it appears to be a clone of the first Dragon Quest game rather than a port of any kind.
The mainline RPGs are known for their massive worlds, turn-based tactical combat (that perhaps gets dull partway through), and focus on gathering information.
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I've not played any game in this series, but have decided to start The Magic Candle this weekend (literally tonight). I enjoy playing through series of CRPGs in order so I'm looking forward to seeing how this series develops with each game... and I thought creating this thread would be a good way of getting the whole series organized in one place.
With that said, I'm going to go in to this game mostly blind (having read the manual of course), but would appreciate any tips on gotchas I should look out for. If you've played these games, which did you enjoy the most? How do you think the series compares with other classics?
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