You should play... Drakan: Order of the Flame

[AfterVirtue]

Or else, Blades of Time

https://af.gog.com/game/Blades_of_Time?as=1649904300

Fun mindless ride.

And Bloodrayne.

 

[agris]

Borderless fullscreen windowed mode: how to make it work flawlessly using the community patch?

I have dgvoodoo set to windowed, games config utility set to windowed. Doesn’t work, using a tool like borderless fullscreen gaming it doesn’t actually adjust the window. Playing in regular fullscreen, you can alt-enter to regular windowed mode, but same issue.

Someone must have worked this out.

Hail Mary to spekkio

 

[Gargaune]

Mournebringer... if i remember well it was unbreakable and for my conservative style of play... it was freedom.

One of only three such weapons in the game - Atimar's Blade that you get at the start, Mournbringer which is quite late in the game, and the third... well, maybe you get to swing it twice by the end.

Borderless fullscreen windowed mode: how to make it work flawlessly using the community patch?

I had a gander at pairing various dgVoodoo and engine settings, but no go, anything other than Fullscreen brings the Windows title bar back and you still can't Alt-Tab anyway. What's the problem, you got a multi-monitor setup that Fullscreen doesn't work right on?

 

[agris]

What's the problem, you got a multi-monitor setup that Fullscreen doesn't work right on?

Multi monitor that I like to access the second screen on, yeah.

 

[Gargaune]

Multi monitor that I like to access the second screen on, yeah.

This is my first contact with dgVoodoo, but I didn't see any way to achieve that from what I tried. Even if you can put up with the title bar and configure the game to windowed, it might still block your input to anything else.

I'd say just bite the bullet and play it in Fullscreen, it's worth it.

 

[catfood]

This thread seems to be the hotspot for discussing games in the "sort of Tomb Raider clones but not really, 1996 - 2002~" genre, so... does anyone have a comprehensive list?

Hard to categorise obviously but third person games with a lot of platforming and a lot of combat, like Drakan.

Off the top of my head:
Drakan: Order of the Flame
Urban Chaos
Heavy Metal FAKK 2
Rune
Outcast
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Oni
The Elder Scrolls: Redguard (sort of, more adventure gamey than Drakan et al)
Nightmare Creatures (sort of, less platforming than others on this list)
Heretic 2
Deathtrap Dungeon
Space Bunnies Must Die!
Severance: Blade of Darkness

American McGee's Alice

MDK 1 & MDK2, Prince of Persia 3D, perhaps?

Also the Legacy of Kain games and Shadowman. And if we're really stretching it than maybe Rayman 2&3, Croc 1&2, Tonic Trouble. Also Enclave.

 

[Baron Dupek]

This thread seems to be the hotspot for discussing games in the "sort of Tomb Raider clones but not really, 1996 - 2002~" genre, so... does anyone have a comprehensive list?

Hard to categorise obviously but third person games with a lot of platforming and a lot of combat, like Drakan.

Off the top of my head:
Drakan: Order of the Flame
Urban Chaos
Heavy Metal FAKK 2
Rune
Outcast
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Oni
The Elder Scrolls: Redguard (sort of, more adventure gamey than Drakan et al)
Nightmare Creatures (sort of, less platforming than others on this list)
Heretic 2
Deathtrap Dungeon
Space Bunnies Must Die!
Severance: Blade of Darkness

Darkened Skye aka "that game about Skittlers" voiced by Disney's JAsmine
King’s Quest 8: Mask of Eternity
Archangel

Crusaders of Might and Magic

I hadn't even heard of this one. Looks cool

looks cool
but plays like an ass
PC and PSX versions are quite different

 

[agris]

Gargaune if you have a scanner, would you mind scanning and uploading a high resolution image of the reference/controls card?

i've been playing this on the couch, got a great controller setup and it rocks.

edit: also WASD'ified the KB+ M controls and it's much better

 

[Gargaune]

@Gargaune if you have a scanner, would you mind scanning and uploading a high resolution image of the reference/controls card?

The what now? I'm assuming you mean the sheet from the box that says Drakan Controls?

 

[Don Peste]

This?

 

[agris]

This?

awesome, thank you. was that online? i could not find it.

ended up making my own from manual extracts.

 

[Gargaune]

For anyone else looking, the downloads at Arokh's Lair have a full scan of the manual.

Side note, there's a bit in there that talking about weapon effects that says "Ice - With enough successful ice attacks on a creature, you can freeze them solid, then shatter them with a different weapon." Now, I've never had a chance to try this because I barely ever used Arokh's ice attack and I don't have a save handy to test (it wouldn't be the first instance of creative writing in Drakan's manual), but it just reminded me of Roguey getting all excited about having such a feature in Avowed.

 

[abnaxus]

Side note, there's a bit in there that talking about weapon effects that says "Ice - With enough successful ice attacks on a creature, you can freeze them solid, then shatter them with a different weapon." Now, I've never had a chance to try this because I barely ever used Arokh's ice attack and I don't have a save handy to test (it wouldn't be the first instance of creative writing in Drakan's manual), but it just reminded me of Roguey getting all excited about having such a feature in Avowed.

This refers to the Sword of Ice, a unique weapon you can get right after Grimstone Mines.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Or else, Blades of Time

https://af.gog.com/game/Blades_of_Time?as=1649904300

Fun mindless ride.

First time hearing about this one, it seems it have certain... qualities.

 

[Baron Dupek]

Or else, Blades of Time

https://af.gog.com/game/Blades_of_Time?as=1649904300

Fun mindless ride.

And Bloodrayne.

which way dweeb man?
The right one seems linspired by

 

[Gargaune]

This refers to the Sword of Ice, a unique weapon you can get right after Grimstone Mines.

Oh, man, I think I missed that in my latest playthrough! It's hidden in an optional area in that canyon map between the mines proper and the Archipelago, isn't it? I forgot to explore that part this time.

 

[DiscordGod]

Hello, apologies if I am replying 5 months late on this forum thread- I was busy IRL (school, work, etc) and registration caused me to wait. While I have read the rules there are some things I still don't fully understand (e.g. my posts must be approved by website moderators and I have to be a member for at least 12 months). Anyways, going back on topic. I have been a fan of the Drakan franchise for a very long time and the series is dear to my heart- when I was a teenager I played both games, then after several good years passed away I found out about a German comic book adaptation (there is no English release and translation, either official or fan-made) which promoted the first game, I also made some additions/edits on both the Drakan page on TvTropes and the "official" (read: made by the fans instead of the OG developers) Drakan Wiki. The problem is that I don't know if it's allowed by the rules of this website (I would be grateful if a moderator/staff member gives me a reply), but I wanna share an idea with everybody here for a potential third Drakan game (or "Drakan 3" if you wanna call it like that) which serves as both a sequel to the second game and Grand Finale for the series overall. Granted, I am aware this comes off as basically fanfiction but I would be infinitely grateful if I can post my idea here and get it off my shoulders. Alas the original developer (Surreal Software) are long closed from bankruptcy (way back in early 2011), and IIRC the Drakan series IP currently belongs to Warner Bros (they merged Surreal Software with Monolith Productions) and Sony Playstation (first Drakan game was published by Psygnosis which are owned by and got merged into Sony, hence why the second game is a Play Station 2 exclusive). I am very aware that plenty of other IPs (regardless if video games or other media) are sadly also long dead with little or zero chances of revivals, but personally I would love both an official re-release of the original 2 games, maybe a prequel spinoff (call it "Drakan 0") and most importantly- my personal idea for a third/final Drakan game. PS: there was a third video game planned, however it was a MMO spinoff (called Drakan Online: Traveler's Quest) and it sadly got cancelled after which Surreal Software moved on to other IP video game projects. Lastly, will mention that english isn't my birth language and while I am good at making drawings it would be faster/easier to just post here other images from the Internet as reference placeholders to get my ideas across while giving you explanations about Drakan 3.

 

[Don Peste]

I think it should be titled Dra3an, but please go ahead.

 

[DiscordGod]

Well, it won't be posted immediately. However I promise it will be done before this month's end (I am currently practicing my draft like a homework project and getting used to this website's commenting system). Also instead of continuing further this (created by somebody else) thread, I will start my own separate thread for discussion. I would be grateful if you can tell me where I can begin a new thread and submit my idea, unless I can do it anywhere on this website- of course this means, if you wanna see my Drakan 3 concept post you will have to visit this website regularly and keep an open eye to see it. Should mention in advance that I am also somewhat of a perfectionist (for better or worse), so I wanna make this big new thread/post as good as possible for everybody here.
PS: thank you for approving my comment and giving me permission to post my idea (even if it's basically just a fanfiction) on this website. And of course, I am grateful for the kind responses and giving me all those comment awards.

 

[Don Peste]

I would be grateful if you can tell me where I can begin a new thread and submit my idea

I'd say General Gaming is a good spot. Don't forget to post here too once you create your new thread so we don't miss it. You know what would be very cool too? A video where you comment your idea, like a deverloper's commentary!

PS: thank you for approving my comment and giving me permission to post my idea (even if it's basically just a fanfiction) on this website. And of course, I am grateful for the kind responses and giving me all those comment awards.

Don't mention it! Always here to help.

 

[DiscordGod]

Hello, sorry to give bad news however some real-life problems happened to me (won't go into details because it's too personal, also I don't wanna fill this website's comments with annoying useless information) hence why my Drakan 3 idea sadly post won't be submitted this month. Well, thankfully I also bring some good news- I have saved the draft (which I am still working on) in a notepad file so if all goes well it should be posted in early October this year, I don't know if anyone here will be patient enough until then or even be present on this website. I will provide a link on this very thread, maybe even tag people here so they can be informed about my post when it's done (assuming it's not bothering anyone of course). Also I need to ask- is the inline spoiler option for the comments here akin to Reddit (hiding spoiler text behind colored lines) or like Tapatalk (hiding spoilers behind a clickable drop-down tab)? The latter will be a way better option considering my post will contain alot of text (especially the story/plot) and hiding some of it behind a drop-down tab which can be opened with a simple mouse click will make the process much easier for me to write and you to read. Gonna mention also collecting images from the Internet which I shall use to help visually improve my post.

Since I don't wish my last comment for today (and this month) being a negative one, I shall give you a small teaser. Drakan 3 will be called "Drakan: Legacy of the Gods" (because instead of Drakan 2, the second game was just subtitled "The Ancients' Gates" and I wanna keep the sequel naming convention). My plan for the main villain and final boss of Drakan: Legacy of the Gods was among the very first ideas I had when designing this, I won't reveal their identity just yet but I will say this fact- it won't be either Navaros, Jasaad or any returning character from the previous 2 games, it will be a brand new character made specifically for this game. Lastly, Rynn and Arokh will have to travel across the entire planet of Drakan (and even Mala Shae's home world- the Dragon Dimension) consecutively so that all our heroes can gather 6 plot macguffins which are required to defeat this new antagonist- a primordial being so powerful it makes everything they have faced previously look pathetic in comparison. PS: thanks and I hope you liked reading.

 

[AwesomeButton]

Ah, back in time when people made OG Tomb Raider clones.

Nigger her clothes would get ripped as she fought the monsters. My Mind. Was. Blown.

Show me a game that does that nowadays.

The difficulty was also pretty light. I remember I played it to the end, and it was a pretty long game.

 

[Don Peste]

Hello, sorry to give bad news however some real-life problems happened to me (won't go into details because it's too personal, also I don't wanna fill this website's comments with annoying useless information)

Hope is nothing too serious. But don't worry, we are also here to listen (or read), so feel free to vent any way you like. No need to use real names, of course, just in case, you know... But we are here for you.

Looking forward to know more about Legacy of the Gods!

And here is an old preview I've just stumbled upon:

 

[DiscordGod]

Well, probably forced you to wait almost 2 months but it's finally done. Granted I was very busy IRL (have a full-time job after all), but I kept my promise. Here's the link for my fanfiction idea post about Drakan: Legacy of the Gods (or "Drakan 3"). The post is located here, you are free to come and read it anytime (be warned though- it's very long, especially the plot). I hope you like it, be sure to post comments there and start/continue a discussion. Alas I don't know if I have made any errors while creating this project, but I guess nobody is objectively perfect. Should mention that 2 people contributed- a friend of mine on Deviantart who made some of the drawings (most images are taken from the huge Internet) because I cannot afford commissions (granted, his drawing aren't masterpieces but I hope they get the job done) who also has a profile on Reddit; and there was a third member who also provided some ideas of this project, she has accounts on Twitter and YouTube. Per our agreement, my 2 friends wanted remaining anonymous therefore I cannot reveal their identities and introduce you to them. However know they shall be searching these 4 big websites I mentioned and convince as many people there who are fellow Drakan fans to come here and see our 3 person collaborative project.

There are some ideas I couldn't implement because I ran out of time with this month being almost over- e.g. I wanted to post links to soundtracks I think should be used for each game area/level. Going back, I haven't really fleshed out my song tracks roster plus I remembered this website doesn't allow people to edit posts/comments anymore when 15 minutes have passed so I gave up on the OST idea. Happy 25th anniversary of the first game (and the series by proxy)- Drakan: Order of the Flame, released in August and September of 1999! Would also mention that 2024 is also the year of the Dragon Zodiac in China (the next chance I have would be in 2036, after waiting 12 more very long years), so it was really fitting I made and posted my fanfiction idea/project in this year!

PS: I would like to thank everyone here who upvoted my comments and supported my idea. All your feedback is heavily appreciated, I feel good to have finally gotten this off my shoulders. While it makes me sad that a proper third Drakan video game will most likely never be officially made because Warner Bros and Sony don't give a crap about this IP, at least we technically have a third entry and Grand Finale of this long-abandoned series in the form of my fanfiction project. However I am very aware there sadly are many other video game series which are dead for years or even decades and will probably never be revived, having been kept alive only by their dedicated fan community. Sorry if I bothered anyone here, hope you enjoy reading this massive post I have created.

Gargaune, Baron Dupek, yellowcake, Lemming42, udm, Wirdschowerdn, Cyberarmy, abnaxus, Ninja Destroyer, PulsatingBrain, Gandalf, AfterVirtue, catfood, agris, Don Peste, AwesomeButton, Skinwalker, Hag, (also including) Ebonsword and lastly Zed Duke of Banville. Thank you all for these awards, votes up, replies and morale boost you gave me- with your support I was able getting motivated enough to finish my Drakan 3 idea then post it here before this month ended!