tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post3752888661767728976..comments2024-03-28T10:08:24.869-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Magic Candle III: Already in SnuffCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-55694920211555221352021-03-15T06:33:17.985-04:002021-03-15T06:33:17.985-04:00I never played any of the magic candle series. How...I never played any of the magic candle series. How does the magic system work exactly? I got curious reading that you're spending time studying to randomly get spells memorized, but you can pay to keep from having to do that anymore? Sorry if this had been explained before, I either missed it or read and forgot. joehbrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837988222714030857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-47867451974150512952021-03-02T15:29:49.456-05:002021-03-02T15:29:49.456-05:00Possibly it's a timer conflict. That is, some ...Possibly it's a timer conflict. That is, some parts of the game run on a "frame timer" and some parts of the game run on a "real world clock timer". If character stamina decreases based on frame timer, then on a contemporary system, that doesn't make a difference; but on a modern system, halting to load (for a fraction of a real world second) can be SOOOO many frames that a character's stamina just runs to zero.<br /><br />Such bugs are not uncommon with games of the early 90s.Radianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866535042372152723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-34591455237093713282021-03-02T14:56:31.629-05:002021-03-02T14:56:31.629-05:00No, it happens on all kinds of territory. It's...No, it happens on all kinds of territory. It's always after the game has to spend a few seconds loading. I'm 99% sure it is a bug.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-48539749995003274272021-03-02T09:59:03.234-05:002021-03-02T09:59:03.234-05:00Is it maybe from entering the blight?Is it maybe from entering the blight?James Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402554691802940518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-57698582149158496092021-03-02T03:04:30.929-05:002021-03-02T03:04:30.929-05:00This looks a bit like Ultima6.This looks a bit like Ultima6.minandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447689252911339858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-5859704456720705322021-03-02T00:45:52.517-05:002021-03-02T00:45:52.517-05:00It's not from swimming. It happens even if I&#...It's not from swimming. It happens even if I'm nowhere near water. And EVERYONE suddenly goes to 0, not just the dwarf.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-83629353432805942342021-03-02T00:44:58.684-05:002021-03-02T00:44:58.684-05:00And I made a promise I couldn't keep. I had to...And I made a promise I couldn't keep. I had too much to do today to finish the next MMIV entry. It's almost done, though.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-36571517647520713372021-03-01T20:57:03.913-05:002021-03-01T20:57:03.913-05:00For completely selfish reasons please do I love th...For completely selfish reasons please do I love these detailed entrys.Bakuielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708554023018591850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18898797491660823482021-03-01T19:51:04.052-05:002021-03-01T19:51:04.052-05:00Drat, you made that joke before I could...Drat, you made that joke before I could...Dungyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199751859534712567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-76051489660376592532021-03-01T16:22:16.595-05:002021-03-01T16:22:16.595-05:00I agree, I really liked MC3 on my playthrough year...I agree, I really liked MC3 on my playthrough years ago - up until the final act that is. It's just the kind of game that requires more micromanagement with all its logistic challenges, which you do need a right mood for. I remember being completely enthralled with all the things the game simulates, like putting characters to work and stuff, rather than getting annoyed at them. But I also kinda understand Chet's experience; I'm not sure I can master this kind of investment in a game anymore myself. poster formerly known as VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766031949641666286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-11645715756645207042021-03-01T11:52:55.862-05:002021-03-01T11:52:55.862-05:00JarlFrank. I remember that drowner. The first Witc...JarlFrank. I remember that drowner. The first Witcher game was a strange kind of torture as far as I'm concerned. The opening area was flawed, but very compelling. I was convinced the game would get better as my character got stronger. No such luck.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236674968994362673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-59306586279634267862021-03-01T10:16:53.976-05:002021-03-01T10:16:53.976-05:003 is actually my favorite of them. I think he’s ju...3 is actually my favorite of them. I think he’s just not in the mood for more Magic Candle right now. All three games are daunting chores if you’re not having fun.James Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402554691802940518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-35597105971674318322021-03-01T08:51:00.091-05:002021-03-01T08:51:00.091-05:00I'd totally understand invoking the six hours ...I'd totally understand invoking the six hours rule, but for my own selfish reason I'd love to see the ending of MC3. I tried several times to get through this one when it was new and I bounced off of it every single time.Vonotarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-84251368102073183292021-03-01T07:27:40.923-05:002021-03-01T07:27:40.923-05:00I remember playing through the Witcher 1 back in 2...I remember playing through the Witcher 1 back in 2007 and reasonably enjoying it, but it did have its share of problems.<br /><br />One negative memory that sticks with me is a chapter set in a swamp, where I had to backtrack between two villages several times, and in the swamp between the villages there was always one drowner who'd crawl out of the water and attack me. <br /><br />I would have been ok with the lack of fast travel, but throwing the same trivial encounter at me again and again every time I walk through that swamp? Holy f*ck no. That was just annoying. Respawning low level enemies along a major travel route is just bad design. JarlFrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139422412722665286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-91830033080619283492021-03-01T04:32:51.228-05:002021-03-01T04:32:51.228-05:00"Next entry tomorrow to make up for the brevi..."Next entry tomorrow to make up for the brevity of this one."<br /><br />Poor Magic Candle 3 fights a losing battle for Chet's attention against World of Xeen :)Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019892418296525854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-61562236526508763682021-03-01T01:56:23.359-05:002021-03-01T01:56:23.359-05:00I think Joseph ben Gorion could well serve as an i...I think Joseph ben Gorion could well serve as an inspiration for a librarian.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082985518520258483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-82545889065042508132021-02-28T23:12:18.234-05:002021-02-28T23:12:18.234-05:00Not only the final act design choices you’re refer...Not only the final act design choices you’re referring to, but from memory the final stage of the final dungeon is a completely empty room. It must’ve been a rush at the finish with this game.Booobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269573005323157966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-90452678007659798412021-02-28T22:33:21.415-05:002021-02-28T22:33:21.415-05:00After your coverage of the first two games, it'...After your coverage of the first two games, it's a bummer this one is turning out to be a bit of a dud.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025511634630902101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-26851829187220744272021-02-28T19:28:27.616-05:002021-02-28T19:28:27.616-05:00Wow, SMBC! It's been a while. Might just do so...Wow, SMBC! It's been a while. Might just do some catching up...TF/OSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-86124935794260192702021-02-28T16:43:41.754-05:002021-02-28T16:43:41.754-05:00Gorion (Forgotten Realms) is, as far as I'm aw...Gorion (Forgotten Realms) is, as far as I'm aware, an original creation for Baldur's Gate 1 (1998), likely created by lead writer Lukas Kristjanson, and Gorion (Magic Candle 3) appears to be a fairly minor character. There is also some tradition of "Gorion" being a name within Jewish culture.<br /><br />I suppose it's possible Kristjanson was aware of the MC3 character and made a reference, either deliberately or subconsciously, or that they're both drawing from a Jewish source, but I think it's much more likely it's pure coincidence of reusing a fairly generic fantasy name in two similar contexts.GregThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532920274312703426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-91937770614191490762021-02-28T16:22:12.840-05:002021-02-28T16:22:12.840-05:00That’s not a bug that is draining your energy to 0...That’s not a bug that is draining your energy to 0, it’s from swimming.<br /><br />Your dwarf must have more than zero swimming skill.Booobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269573005323157966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-771679556249349452021-02-28T16:01:50.789-05:002021-02-28T16:01:50.789-05:00It's a bit of a minor spoiler but be mentally ...It's a bit of a minor spoiler but be mentally prepared to hate the final act.poster formerly known as VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766031949641666286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-50594233754100092692021-02-28T14:57:47.969-05:002021-02-28T14:57:47.969-05:00"Maybe I'll do one of those ultra-detaile..."Maybe I'll do one of those ultra-detailed ones that gives the blow-by-blow of every corner of the dungeon."<br /><br />Please don't. Put it out of its misery. For yourself more than for us :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-39984117638457564662021-02-28T14:54:12.328-05:002021-02-28T14:54:12.328-05:00I had this immediate thought as well... guess the ...I had this immediate thought as well... guess the programmers were medical guys. Or... maybe the knew what they were doing!<br />arthurdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045699163846794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-4579833594829828592021-02-28T12:58:44.360-05:002021-02-28T12:58:44.360-05:00This one isn't very well documented. I want to...This one isn't very well documented. I want to get the ending on record. Plus, while the game has something to do with it, I've just been in a funk the last few days. I need to try again with a clear head.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.com