Looking for a Good Ol' RPG

[FrancoTAU]

Oh, I forgot to mention that Ultima 7 has it's own weird memory manager so it won't run on DosBox. Some nutjob who I love made a special emulator that plays the complete U7 on Windows and even makes some nice improvements to the interface.

http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php

It's pretty simple to get up and running.

 

[Chinese Jetpilot]

Try Exult instead.
http://exult.sourceforge.net/

Thanks guys, worked great. I'd venture to say that there's more dialogue in the first minute of the game than the entirety of Oblivion.

"I know, 'tis shocking!"

 

[mirrorshades]

Ultima 7 has it's own weird memory manager so it won't run on DosBox.

Sure it will. Your dosbox.conf file needs to have the following info in the "dos" section:

[dos]
umb=true
xms=true
ems=false

Runs like a champ for me.

As far as recommended "good old" RPGs, I would add The Elder Scrolls: Arena to the list. Not quite as immersive as Daggerfall, but very solid gameplay and a free download: http://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/d ... _games.htm

I have also spent many hours of my life playing Wizard's Crown, an oldie by SSI. Kind of a steep learning curve for the tactical combat, but if you've played any of the Gold Box games it shouldn't be too far removed.

 

[FrancoTAU]

Try Exult instead.
http://exult.sourceforge.net/

Thanks guys, worked great. I'd venture to say that there's more dialogue in the first minute of the game than the entirety of Oblivion.

"I know, 'tis shocking!"

The unicorn dialogue has more entertainment value than the whole Elder Scroll series.

 

[Greatatlantic]

Also, while it is not an RPG strictly speaking, get System Shock 2. In fact, EVERYONE should get System Shock 2. It's the best game ever.

Heh, I just won a copy from Ebay, including a Box. Not original big box, though, but better then jewel and a manual which is mostly what you see. I'm probably going to half to dig out an Windows 98 computer to play it though, with all the fancy hardware my PC is running.

 

[NoisyKillerHPB]

I had no problem running SS2 on a fairly new PC.

 

[Chinese Jetpilot]

Heh, I just won a copy from Ebay, including a Box. Not original big box, though, but better then jewel and a manual which is mostly what you see. I'm probably going to half to dig out an Windows 98 computer to play it though, with all the fancy hardware my PC is running.

You cocksucker, I was watching that auction. I'm now looking at this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=160051332483&rd=1&rd=1

Is that the original box, or is that the UK version? And if any of you bitches bid on it, I will rape you.

EDIT: Never mind, it says its a DVD case, which means it has to be some re-release or something; or perhaps even bogus.

 

[sheek]

Isn't SS2 abandonware? I've downloaded it anyway.

edit:
Yeah, here

 

[Binary]

I would also recommend Might & Magic 3-5, and also 6-7 (even though they're somewhat different).

Also give The Magic Candle 1-3 a go.

If you like puzzles, try Legend (released in the USA as Four Crystals of Trazere)

 

[Jasede]

If you REALLY like puzzles, try Dark Hearts of Uukrul. Damn best puzzles ever.

 

[Chinese Jetpilot]

Concerning Ultima 7, how do you open the Blacksmith's chest? I have the key found in the Stables, but I'm still trying to learn the controls, so I have no clue how to use it to open the chest.

I'm sure its something completely obvious that I'm missing.

 

[FrancoTAU]

Find the key in your inventory, double click on it and the cursor should turn into a flurouscent green target hairs. Click on Chest.

 

[Falcore19]

Tecmo secret of the Stars

By Tecmo

 

[Chinese Jetpilot]

Find the key in your inventory, double click on it and the cursor should turn into a flurouscent green target hairs. Click on Chest.

Thanks, I knew it was something obvious. So far I'm really liking the game. In fact, I'm hoarding virtually every item around because I have no clue whether or not it'll be necessary at some later point. My paper doll has a pitchfork strapped to his back, and my backpack has everything from tongs, books, and even horseshoes!

 

[The Rambling Sage]

Well, i would recomend a very good, in my oppinion, game known as "Legacy: Realms of Terror" or something like that, as i do not remember the exact name right now. It could be described as a horror dungeon crawler in a survival horror setting. You can find it on the Underdogs, i think.

It is quite hardcore, very unforgiving, so challenging as to be insane in some parts, quite long, does not ever hold your hands, you may need a psy link with the developers in some areas, is somewhat inspired in Lovecraft's works and has a very cute Lovecraftian ending, most things you need are scarce AND you have a very small carrying capacity, and it will consume a lot of your life if you get into it.

And in my opinion it is a very good game that if had received more attention would have mean that survival horror RPGs would have been possible as a genre, and a very interesting one at that.

Just my two cents.

 

[FrancoTAU]

Find the key in your inventory, double click on it and the cursor should turn into a flurouscent green target hairs. Click on Chest.

Thanks, I knew it was something obvious. So far I'm really liking the game. In fact, I'm hoarding virtually every item around because I have no clue whether or not it'll be necessary at some later point. My paper doll has a pitchfork strapped to his back, and my backpack has everything from tongs, books, and even horseshoes!

Your welcome. Just don't spoil yourself by reading any walkthroughs. You shouldn't be stuck up on the main plot if you have any reading comprehension skills. You can become ultra uber in the game but it's not necessary to beat the game since it's not very combat oriented. Go off the beaten path, but just keep a a notepad or physical paper to keep you on track for the long term goal when you stumble upon the town/dungeon to move along the story. I personally found it to be my fave game of all time so I insist that you don't spoil such an opportunity at gaming greatness.

 

[roguefrog]

If you plan on playing Ultima, I recommend starting with Ultima IV and making your way to VII. (if you aren't a graphics whore)

Ultima IV - Quest of the Avatar (play Sega Master System version)
Ultima V - Warriors of Destiny (play Lazarus remake, it is awesome!)
Ultima VI - The False Prophet (hopefully when you get here, the U6 Project remake will be finished)
Ultima VII - The Black Gate/Serpents Isle (Use Exult)

 

[RK47]

If you are using Exult, u can easily check for shortcuts they implemented in there....makes the game less of a click-fest and hunting for keys in you pack after 50 hour play session is a pain in the butt.

 

[roguefrog]

opps

 

[Binary]

If you plan on playing Ultima, I recommend starting with Ultima IV and making your way to VII. (if you aren't a graphics whore)

Ultima IV - Quest of the Avatar (play Sega Master System version)
Ultima V - Warriors of Destiny (play Lazarus remake, it is awesome!)
Ultima VI - The False Prophet (hopefully when you get here, the U6 Project remake will be finished)
Ultima VII - The Black Gate/Serpents Isle (Use Exult)

There is one big advantage of playing U456 on the same platform: you can import characters from one game to the next.

One thing about hoarding on Ultima 7: Unfortunately there is no place in the game where you can sell your "hoarded" items.

 

[FrancoTAU]

Yeah, about the only thing you can sell in U7 are gems, gold items and the odd quest items like a serpent venom vial.

 

[Binary]

If you REALLY like puzzles, try Dark Hearts of Uukrul. Damn best puzzles ever.

Another excellent suggestion!

 

[covr]

I would recommend you a great game - Pokemon Silver or Pokemon Yellow(if you aren't graphic whore). They are entertaining RPGs only a little bit in japaneese style. You should download some GameBoy Emulator (like VisualBoy), than some roms and check it!

 

[Jasede]

Troll!

 

[covr]