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I've asked it before, I'll ask it again - Gothic 2
- Thread starter Hobo Elf
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Johannes
Arcane
I've only played the game once with NoTR, but that added area seemed too tacked on to me. Too separate from the main game, and not that greatly interesting in my memory. I'd figure the vanilla game would be a more focused experience.
Also the stone tablets are an addition of the expansion, apparently? They were really idiotic in their design where they'd be equivalent of much more XP the later you hoarded them for. I'd guess vanilla would have a better done difficulty curve, at least that aspect seemed even worse than original Gothic 1 in NoTR.
Or what was so great about NoTR compared to vanilla? Gothic 1 is still better in most every aspect, of course.
Also paladin vs merc, doesn't paladin get some spell options that merc doesn't? I could remember wrong here, though.
Also the stone tablets are an addition of the expansion, apparently? They were really idiotic in their design where they'd be equivalent of much more XP the later you hoarded them for. I'd guess vanilla would have a better done difficulty curve, at least that aspect seemed even worse than original Gothic 1 in NoTR.
Or what was so great about NoTR compared to vanilla? Gothic 1 is still better in most every aspect, of course.
Also paladin vs merc, doesn't paladin get some spell options that merc doesn't? I could remember wrong here, though.
Rpgsaurus Rex
Guest
NoTR is harder. Meaning "player skill" (like learning attack patterns of monsters, twitch reflexes to some degree) is more rewarded, since monsters are stronger and are harder to kill - you can't just right-click everything to death.
You also can't be a Master of Everything. You have to specialize (due to high skill => more XP cost) , or the game will kick your ass.
The expansion area is overall fun and well made, only the "mining camp" feels a bit raw/underdeveloped.
For those who already played through G2 once, G2:NotR is a superior experience.
Also, how is G1 better ? :S Apart from the initial "I'm a new guy in a prison colony! everyone bullies me, and surviving is hard!" kinda shock, I just don't see any advantages. It was fantastic experience when I first played it (though it was EXTREMELY buggy then), but G2 beats it in every department.
Paladin gets some healing spells + some really cost ineffective damage "holy bolt" type of spell, though it doesn't really matter at all since potions/healing scrolls are in abundance and you'll be swimming in gold to buy and extras should you need it.
You also can't be a Master of Everything. You have to specialize (due to high skill => more XP cost) , or the game will kick your ass.
The expansion area is overall fun and well made, only the "mining camp" feels a bit raw/underdeveloped.
For those who already played through G2 once, G2:NotR is a superior experience.
Also, how is G1 better ? :S Apart from the initial "I'm a new guy in a prison colony! everyone bullies me, and surviving is hard!" kinda shock, I just don't see any advantages. It was fantastic experience when I first played it (though it was EXTREMELY buggy then), but G2 beats it in every department.
Paladin gets some healing spells + some really cost ineffective damage "holy bolt" type of spell, though it doesn't really matter at all since potions/healing scrolls are in abundance and you'll be swimming in gold to buy and extras should you need it.
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