tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post7242987819227502864..comments2024-03-29T02:34:55.592-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Disciples of Steel: Things I Learned While Getting My Butt KickedCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-28959291398954564042021-06-10T12:49:31.427-04:002021-06-10T12:49:31.427-04:00+5 can be a very meaningful bonus for spellcaster ...+5 can be a very meaningful bonus for spellcaster types, since their lack of armor training limits its protective value (and so it's shown in red in the backpack screen). However, even with armor protection maxed out, any armor plusses still add to their protection.Rangeroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384980667033682190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-42091940035061058682021-06-10T12:44:47.421-04:002021-06-10T12:44:47.421-04:00"...the game does have potions, at least.&quo..."...the game does have potions, at least."<br /><br />LoL: early in the game, after defeating a vicious wilderness attack, I looted a Potion of Cat's Brew" from a a Wolf Warrior. I'll try to remember to let everyone know whenever I figure out what it does...Rangeroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384980667033682190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-64698953654452683172016-08-01T16:11:10.225-04:002016-08-01T16:11:10.225-04:00Fallout was originally based on GURPS before the l...Fallout was originally based on GURPS before the license fell through. The ideas were out there in the tabletop community, so the author may have gotten them by that lineage.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-81255816626248177252016-04-16T08:54:56.383-04:002016-04-16T08:54:56.383-04:00I think it has more to do with +5 just not being a...I think it has more to do with +5 just not being a very big bonus in DoS. In D&D, that would be the most powerful sword in the game, but here, it's the equivalent of a long sword +0.2 or something.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-88013655534360195412016-04-13T14:25:00.713-04:002016-04-13T14:25:00.713-04:00Regarding the variance in weapon prices, could the...Regarding the variance in weapon prices, could they be trying to apply some real-world logic? (Always a shaky idea in a game like this..., but that doesn't mean they didn't try.) In Ye Olden Days, a decent sword would almost certainly cost a ton, due to the difficulty of forging such a long, straight, comparatively flexible piece of metal. Vastly cheaper to slap a spearhead or arrowhead on a pole.<br /><br />Do the item prices suggest this line of thinking? As in, wooden club is cheaper than axe, even if both do similar damage? Always intersted to see designers' mindset on economic matters.<br /><br />-JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-9927543739946272452016-02-12T01:02:12.267-05:002016-02-12T01:02:12.267-05:00He meant "Disciple Of Steel". Makes less...He meant "Disciple Of Steel". Makes less sense but... heh... These Anonymouses, amirite?Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-89466966832277949792016-01-06T15:35:16.737-05:002016-01-06T15:35:16.737-05:00That's funny. I still think it's more lik...That's funny. I still think it's more likely that the game and I made the mistake independently than I was influenced by the game.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-69562839603125419032016-01-06T15:34:45.597-05:002016-01-06T15:34:45.597-05:00Do you remember if you got 1,000 experience points...Do you remember if you got 1,000 experience points to allocate among your skills at the beginning of the game? I didn't, but everyone says I was supposed to.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-80850611290257763362016-01-06T15:34:01.705-05:002016-01-06T15:34:01.705-05:00It's taken me a while to suss this out, so tha...It's taken me a while to suss this out, so thanks for confirming it. I also learned the hard way that equipment quality makes a big difference. A "shoddy" sword +5 is worse than a high-quality regular sword.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-89910494946513584322016-01-06T15:03:33.492-05:002016-01-06T15:03:33.492-05:00As can be seen in your next post [http://crpgaddic...As can be seen in your next post [http://crpgaddict.blogspot.de/2016/01/disciples-of-steel-honing-blade.html] you made no error but "reagent" is the regent's official title in this world (and my no means a typo in the game)apprentice_fuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164111760468968807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-69822369519750867202016-01-06T13:01:02.017-05:002016-01-06T13:01:02.017-05:00Angela Death sprays the Gunslinger with a burst fr...Angela Death sprays the Gunslinger with a burst from her AK47, exploding it Luke a blood sausage.Mr. Pavonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286558267156792637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-88000490413607348102016-01-06T13:00:11.976-05:002016-01-06T13:00:11.976-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mr. Pavonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286558267156792637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-22851416616218827162016-01-06T08:04:21.712-05:002016-01-06T08:04:21.712-05:00I'm not sure if you have noticed the way equip...I'm not sure if you have noticed the way equipment and skills work together yet, but equipment efficiency is limited by your skill level. So you could find the ultra mega sword of awesomeness +50 and it might look bad to you now because your sword skill is too low. But you'll notice as you raise your sword skill it gets better and better until it hits its real stats. Armor works the same way. Keep this in mind when picking your equipment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-25955663755844116782016-01-05T23:31:53.830-05:002016-01-05T23:31:53.830-05:00Heck, no. Witcher 2 is pretty simple if you can ma...Heck, no. Witcher 2 is pretty simple if you can make good use of your Witcher gear (oils, potions, bombs & books).<br /><br />Books on monsters are especially useful if you wish to take out monsters like trash as they will highlight specific items and strategies to use on the monster you're hunting. Knowledge is power.<br /><br />Which is why the Witcher series is considered the best modern CRPG in our current era. Only bad thing about is that we could only get to play as a pre-determined character.Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-36358999863632055842016-01-05T02:52:11.379-05:002016-01-05T02:52:11.379-05:00DOSDOSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-80783617534909935172016-01-02T23:53:24.469-05:002016-01-02T23:53:24.469-05:00No, bats were like the fourth quest. I'm not s...No, bats were like the fourth quest. I'm not saying I've accomplished a LOT of the plot in 14 hours, but at least it's a little something.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-26157478353410588242016-01-02T18:06:11.810-05:002016-01-02T18:06:11.810-05:00I guess I misread it since it sounded like it took...I guess I misread it since it sounded like it took 10 hours to try your hand at the bats (first quest), and another 4 to even win. Either way, I've always been more of a fan of storytelling than grinding (i.e., I'd rather replay Planescape: Torment, or in 1991, dare I say Elvira II or Martian Dreams instead). <br /><br />In any case, I love reading your play through of this game and where it fits into CRPG history. Keep up the awesomeness and have a happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-38274318584954869192016-01-02T15:13:35.229-05:002016-01-02T15:13:35.229-05:00The feeling of reward with every couple dozen expe...The feeling of reward with every couple dozen experience points is strong. Despite its difficulty, I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit.<br /><br />This is one of the few games I've played that has a large selection of skills, but the skills seem like they really make a difference. That's because most of them directly affect weapon, armor, and magic power. There aren't any "trade" skills like "mechanic" or "sailor" or "diplomat" that seem like good ideas but are never actually used.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-72415374794946995712016-01-02T15:10:10.437-05:002016-01-02T15:10:10.437-05:00I make that mistake a lot. Never the other way, t...I make that mistake a lot. Never the other way, though.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-22063451383488847562016-01-02T15:09:18.909-05:002016-01-02T15:09:18.909-05:00I did solve a COUPLE quests during those 14 hours....I did solve a COUPLE quests during those 14 hours.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-25923482462427861062016-01-02T15:08:47.543-05:002016-01-02T15:08:47.543-05:00Perhaps one of the reasons I'm having trouble ...Perhaps one of the reasons I'm having trouble is that I don't believe in save-scumming to get a better outcome while stealing.<br /><br />I think I found another reason, too, though. I'll talk about it in my next post. Do you remember if you played the Atari ST version or the DOS version?CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-65733534170088214352016-01-02T13:32:57.905-05:002016-01-02T13:32:57.905-05:00Ifinished this game, it is not that bad. I dont kn...Ifinished this game, it is not that bad. I dont know why crpg addict have trouble. I remember at start stealing from shops but it needs save scaming,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-61016566809995939682016-01-02T12:36:28.443-05:002016-01-02T12:36:28.443-05:00Huh, the combat points towards Fallout - movement ...Huh, the combat points towards Fallout - movement points, critical hits with violent messages, choosing the target area on the body...<br />The game certainly sets itself up to be epic. Hopefully, the grinding will be rewarding.Alexander Sebastian Schulzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15135338616598357444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-6216201038534575372016-01-02T09:32:22.580-05:002016-01-02T09:32:22.580-05:00Wow, almost 14 hours of grinding just to actually ...Wow, almost 14 hours of grinding just to actually start playing the story/quests? I would absolutely not be able to handle that today... even as a kid with seemingly infinite time to play games, I'd probably drop it and play something else (Wing Commander 2 and Civilization came out that year... sure, not RPGs, but at least you can just start having fun right away...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-81769952789421827772016-01-02T06:26:18.803-05:002016-01-02T06:26:18.803-05:00"the reagent didn't want to see me"
..."the reagent didn't want to see me"<br />Are you sure it's not "regent" who didn't want to see you?Silicon Darwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468904778094751143noreply@blogger.com