tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post4187237343558141906..comments2024-03-28T14:39:04.452-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: 2400 A.D.: Final RankingCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-30368394342872725922021-08-05T15:55:24.496-04:002021-08-05T15:55:24.496-04:00Ah. I keep forgetting that Blogger didn't allo...Ah. I keep forgetting that Blogger didn't allow threaded comments (even at a single level) back then. It didn't occur to me to keep reading.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-87992969498285670822021-08-05T12:14:39.887-04:002021-08-05T12:14:39.887-04:00What I'm referencing is your comment below (Oc...What I'm referencing is your comment below (October 30, 2010 at 10:04 PM):<br /><br /><i>So, Anonymous, you're either Jeff Sinasac or you took more time to delete the blank rows in the sheet than I'm willing to.</i><br /><br />To which Anonymous, self-described as author of game #351, replied:<br /><br /><i>I didn't delete any blank rows :)</i><br /><br />I would think that indicates <i>Xaskazien</i> was #351 at the time, unless I'm completely out to lunch here...? I agree that it doesn't matter; it's only that it would be funny if you end up covering it in 2025.PK Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416777230563913195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-87461196518209843282021-08-05T02:34:33.350-04:002021-08-05T02:34:33.350-04:00Among DOS/Windows games, I show Caverns of Xaskazi...Among DOS/Windows games, I show <i>Caverns of Xaskazien</i> at #336, not #351. But it doesn't matter anywway, because lots of games were rediscovered and added, and others rejected and subtracted, since I originally constituted the list. I have no idea what it looked like in 2010.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-31390885003533805352021-08-04T21:27:17.721-04:002021-08-04T21:27:17.721-04:00Unless I'm missing something, don't we kno...Unless I'm missing something, don't we know exactly what #351 was -- namely, Jeff Sinasac's <i>Caverns of Xaskazien</i>, from 1995? Looks like there's a very good chance you'll make it on time.PK Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416777230563913195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-10942270279747779972021-08-04T16:07:34.080-04:002021-08-04T16:07:34.080-04:00I wonder what the 351st game on my list was back t...I wonder what the 351st game on my list was back then. I was still in my "DOS-only" mode back in 2010. I think it would have been around what is now the 1995-1996 transition period. Somethin glike <i>Azalta</i> or <i>Betrayal of the Obsidian Baboon</i>.<br /><br />That's an interesting thought. I've I'd kept my "DOS-only" rule and made the same amount of progress in terms of number of games, I would currently be playing <i>The Tone Rebellion</i> (1997).CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-33528067114939042902021-08-04T15:34:59.611-04:002021-08-04T15:34:59.611-04:00We are getting close to the 15 year mark...We are getting close to the 15 year mark...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192177511156934669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-43487112004942093992021-08-04T15:33:17.023-04:002021-08-04T15:33:17.023-04:00I loved this game so much as a kid. My best frien...I loved this game so much as a kid. My best friend and I played it relentlessly...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192177511156934669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-33707670910311560772018-04-27T19:21:52.767-04:002018-04-27T19:21:52.767-04:00A note on sound. There is a great little piece of ...A note on sound. There is a great little piece of music by Commodore SID maestro Jeroen Tel that according to the High Voltage SID Archive is from '2400 A.D.'<br /><br />This is a bit odd, as Mobygames at least suggests there was no C64 version of 2400 A.D. released. Not sure if the music was commissioned for a port that was never completed, or if there's something else going on.<br /><br />Anyway, I love the tune. It's the first track on this Youtube compilation of Jeroen Tel music:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJMGIBobgS0Gordon Cameronhttp://picturesup.typepad.com/star_comma_eight/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-74970166725959847112018-04-21T07:16:30.732-04:002018-04-21T07:16:30.732-04:00Even as a kid poring obsessively over the U6-era O...Even as a kid poring obsessively over the U6-era Origin catalogue, 2400AD held no interest for me. Probably the only game in there that didn't. Looking at it now, those EGA graphics remind me unpleasantly of early 90s shareware - I'll take the darker and more atmospheric look of Ultima V any day. Romhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424138564206888866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-60490148778028457892011-10-30T02:50:37.812-04:002011-10-30T02:50:37.812-04:00Given that completing your quest will take numerou...Given that completing your quest will take numerous years, and that you will have extensive material at that point, the book may become an interesting option to consider. You have a terrific combination of objective, well-supported critical analysis balanced by subjective, entertaining opinion. By distilling down multiple years worth of blog into a sort of "greatest hits" I could see that becoming a great read.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-88784732389048454612011-10-15T18:07:10.526-04:002011-10-15T18:07:10.526-04:00Thanks UbAh. I'll give it some thought. I migh...Thanks UbAh. I'll give it some thought. I might have some free time next year.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-90872658343934103822011-10-03T17:57:07.532-04:002011-10-03T17:57:07.532-04:00Instead of writing about what you feel has been co...Instead of writing about what you feel has been covered well enough, you could instead pick another aspect of CRPG that you think you could be motivated to delve into. You already have a different take on things than Barton does and it looks like he was more into the history surrounding the games, where you could focus on how you see the genre grow and change over the course of time. Really though I think you could contribute something if you had the time and found something to focus on that inspires you.<br /><br />On a side note, if you do decide on this let me know because there are some interesting developments in publishing contracts as it regards to e-books that you should be aware of. Frankly I don't see why we don't just remove the traditional publisher model altogether when it comes to e-books, they have very little to no cost compared to printing.UbAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447678457902055799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-5652975689343093382011-09-30T22:30:15.189-04:002011-09-30T22:30:15.189-04:00I appreciate it, Tom, but I'm not sure what I ...I appreciate it, Tom, but I'm not sure what I would offer that Matt Barton didn't offer in his "Dungeons and Desktops." Beyond that, I just don't think I have the time. I might consider it at some point, though, when my schedule clears up a bit.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-55987792380082004942011-09-15T11:42:11.927-04:002011-09-15T11:42:11.927-04:00I know this is a random post for this comment, and...I know this is a random post for this comment, and I'm sure you've heard it before, but, have you ever considered writing a book on the history of CRPGs? I think you'd do a fantastic job and I'd buy it. Your writing style has kept me hooked on running through your back catalog of blogs for over a week so far with no signs of getting bored. This coming from a guy who gets bored with everything. Keep up the excellent work!Tom Explodesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-6130284836645759912010-11-01T21:29:15.695-04:002010-11-01T21:29:15.695-04:00You seemed far too dilligent to let it slide witho...You seemed far too dilligent to let it slide without investigating. I didn't delete any blank rows :)<br /><br />P.S. In my spare time I'm working on the sequel to game 351. A drastic improvement. But that one would be about game 3051, so I'm not holding my breath for it to be blogged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-65995249183671751112010-10-30T22:04:48.309-04:002010-10-30T22:04:48.309-04:00So, Anonymous, you're either Jeff Sinasac or y...So, Anonymous, you're either Jeff Sinasac or you took more time to delete the blank rows in the sheet than I'm willing to.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-1995734418625139942010-10-30T22:02:21.837-04:002010-10-30T22:02:21.837-04:00Well. I HAVE to finish Dungeonmaster now, if only ...Well. I HAVE to finish Dungeonmaster now, if only to prove Stu wrong.<br /><br />Adamantyr, as you'll undoubtedly see, I'm playing ACS now. Arcanum's spreadsheet is very good, but it's not technically the one I'm using; I have my own list, informed by Arcanum but also using several other sources.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-54133620668898514642010-10-30T20:55:38.719-04:002010-10-30T20:55:38.719-04:00I still don't have an account, but I'm the...I still don't have an account, but I'm the "Anonymous" you suggested to get one about a month back. Still reading, still loving the blog.<br /><br />I just opened your xml file to see what games are on your horizon, and in particular, which ones were in existence the year I moved to Toronto, and had an amusing surprise. I'm the author of the 351st game in your list :) So... figure you'll be playing my game in what... 15 years?<br /><br />Keep going, your blog is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-54362664107120769332010-10-30T12:17:15.618-04:002010-10-30T12:17:15.618-04:00Wasteland was a great game. It took The Bard's...Wasteland was a great game. It took The Bard's Tale style of play, mixed into it Gold Box game like paragraphs (BTW, Pools of Radiance was released around the same time as Wasteland), throw in a top down perspective while adventuring and put it in a post-apocalyptic setting. Couldn't go wrong with that combo back then :)<br /><br />The adventure part was a little confusing at times, but nothing that couldn't be figured out with time.skavenhordehttp://www.rpgwatch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-32574788386255027592010-10-26T08:58:53.606-04:002010-10-26T08:58:53.606-04:00I am really looking forward to Wasteland. I have t...I am really looking forward to Wasteland. I have tried to play it several times and can't seem to make a dent in it, but I love the Fallout series and I am looking forward to an in-depth view of its origin.Lame Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794309465675140294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-22081780945125744082010-10-26T05:38:38.828-04:002010-10-26T05:38:38.828-04:00I was aware of this title but not it's Origin ...I was aware of this title but not it's Origin / Ultima style background. Doesn't sound like it has much going for it. Shame as I'm sure there is good potential for an Ultima style sci-fi game.<br /><br />I think 2400 A.D. is one I'll give a miss though based on your comments. I have lots of games that I've hardly started to play through such as Baldurs Gate, Morrowind and the Fallout games not to mention older games which you've sparked my interest in such as Starflight and MM1.<br /><br />Always preferred EOB1 & EOB2 to Dungeon Master myself, though I feel Westwood used the DM design as the basis of their EOB engine. I think the lack of story and characters was what put me off DM. It felt more like an elaborate puzzle box to me that a CRPG.Acrin1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02424198775294748644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-68129408540145454142010-10-25T17:15:48.563-04:002010-10-25T17:15:48.563-04:00@Stu
Interface-wise, it may come down to personal ...@Stu<br />Interface-wise, it may come down to personal preferences. I played through a couple of my favourite old-school RPGs (among them DM, CSB & the EOB trilogy) some 2-3 years ago, and thought that FTL had really done a groundbreaking and smooth job with the UI, whereas Westwood's implementation felt rather cumbersome (they did much better later on with Lands of Lore, I think). <br /><br />At any rate, there's a lot of titles coming up that CRPG Addict will hopefully play through in 2011 - for me, the early 90s gave birth to some of the best and most memorable computer RPGs to date. :)trudodyrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-66139868003398309412010-10-24T07:49:05.170-04:002010-10-24T07:49:05.170-04:00I disagree with Stu about DM being too difficult. ...I disagree with Stu about DM being too difficult. At least the basic version, not the "Chaos Strikes Back" expansion scenario that came out later.<br />The only real problems I remember I had when I played it back then on the Amiga were on the last two levels. I don't remember using a walkthru and I certainly had no online help.<br /><br />I don't see "The Addict" fail on this - but perhaps he gets bored because there is not really much in the way of plot or story in the title. It's really nothing more than a dungeon simulator and it was bested in practically all disciplines by the first Ultima Underworld, IMHO.<br /><br />As for 2400 A.D. I can only contribute that the title does indeed not live up to its expectations. I started playing it on the Apple II when I got a retro flash a few years ago and it felt like a half-finished game to me. The checklist of the programmer must have been looked like this:<br />- Wandering around the city: check<br />- Talking to random NPCs: check<br />- Blasting random robots: check<br />- Implement basic inventory: check<br />- Implement dialogue system: check<br />- Implement thrilling story: 50%<br /><br />;-)Calibratornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-2962898800838713912010-10-23T21:23:07.457-04:002010-10-23T21:23:07.457-04:00@trudodyr, I've played all the EOB series and ...@trudodyr, I've played all the EOB series and some of the puzzles are a pain, as far as fairness, I thought dungeon master was more devious but EOB had some awefull puzzles and some of the level maps are just atrocious. EOB has aged better than DM in my opinion, graphics, sound etc. DM is VERY antiquated, especially in interface, its interface is a piece of shit and overly complexStuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746769788742751281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-6517191225255625052010-10-23T18:07:39.321-04:002010-10-23T18:07:39.321-04:00Dungeon Master is far superior to the EoB series (...Dungeon Master is far superior to the EoB series (and has aged better, too), in my opinion anyways. And while it's challenging, it's also never unfair - something which maybe can't be said for the expansion, which (luckily? for CRPGAddict) didn't make it to the PC.<br /><br />@Adamantyr<br />Surely you must be jesting?trudodyrnoreply@blogger.com