tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post8828366497465316548..comments2024-03-19T01:35:47.501-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Too Much of a Good ThingCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-69367508615643968752015-02-28T01:44:19.094-05:002015-02-28T01:44:19.094-05:00"The game levels up the *player*. I can start..."The game levels up the *player*. I can start a new game of Dark Souls with a lvl1 character and do so much better than I would have at first."<br /><br />This is something I don't see a lot, but which can be oddly satisfying. One example is some of the Dynasty Warriors games, where some of the rewards you collect are used by any other character. Much of the advancement is specific to that one character, but some of it is communal, and both can advance at once. I didn't think about this much until they removed this benefit in DW6. Suddenly I realized that each character was completely isolated from the other, and you were starting over from scratch every time. While that's not uncommon in most CRPGs, it's still nice to be able to think one game might improve the next a little. Games where you can do one play-through to set up advantages or changes in the world on the next play-through can be very interesting.Quirkzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409671254311123117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-82882720300158162392011-12-17T01:21:50.331-05:002011-12-17T01:21:50.331-05:00Speaking as someone who is going through stuff wit...Speaking as someone who is going through stuff with a family member, that while not deathbed, could become so suddenly enough that I get terrified any time I think of it....I am very glad to hear that. I wouldn't wish this crap on anyone.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-17779245754946305782011-12-17T00:28:23.599-05:002011-12-17T00:28:23.599-05:00I do tend to get a lot of comments on the last pos...I do tend to get a lot of comments on the last posting before a long break, which makes sense.<br /><br />I can't begin to respond to all of the comments since my last response, but let me say I appreciate everyone's well-wishes. What happened to me was unfortunate but not in a deathbed sort of way, and everything will be okay.<br /><br />I guess I'm going to be on a <i>Skyrim</i> break for a while. I haven't played it in three weeks, which seems to long to get going again with the same character, but not long enough to justify starting over completely. I've experienced this with other games before. There ought to be a term for it.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-32660848676018856722011-12-16T23:05:26.359-05:002011-12-16T23:05:26.359-05:00I just wanted to make sure we were all using our e...I just wanted to make sure we were all using our efforts to post on something really important.The Enraged Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506779868033710788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-19938308320357190902011-12-16T19:19:20.114-05:002011-12-16T19:19:20.114-05:00Lets see:
PoR first post: 50 comments
This post:...Lets see: <br /><br />PoR first post: 50 comments<br />This post: 103 comments<br />Most hated enemies: 54. <br /><br />Oh um, I didn't have to use grep, it says right at the top. Um. Right. Yeah. Those are, I think, the most commented posts. Did I miss any?Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-60642257674407386792011-12-16T19:04:11.224-05:002011-12-16T19:04:11.224-05:00Have we broken a record for the most number of com...Have we broken a record for the most number of comments on one subject? This is important. It's for history.The Enraged Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506779868033710788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-49918523168943166232011-12-15T19:42:47.329-05:002011-12-15T19:42:47.329-05:00Damn, and here I thought I'd have a positive b...Damn, and here I thought I'd have a positive balance at the end of the month. Now I'm off to GoG. Thanks jerk :(Raifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478524519453417677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-50170155910007428172011-12-15T19:31:07.278-05:002011-12-15T19:31:07.278-05:00Wow, you guys have a darker view of the world.
N...Wow, you guys have a darker view of the world. <br /><br />Notes from the net: <br />Ultima™ 4: Quest of the Avatar is free on Great Old Games (GoG.com), not that I think anyone who reads this blog would be interested in it. <br />There are also 4 or so free adventure games.<br /><br />Also on GoG there is a massive, 50% off holiday sale, including a number of new & classic CRPGs; Baulder's Gate, Might & Magic series, Fallout 1,2 & tactics, that kinda stuff. Normal price is $6-10 USD, pretty much everything now half that. Thought you all might be interested.<br />Also DRM free, modified to play on modern OSes, that kinda jazz. Enjoy.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-15152148880600941472011-12-15T15:46:09.040-05:002011-12-15T15:46:09.040-05:00To echo what others have said, I may not have been...To echo what others have said, I may not have been with you from the start, but I'll be here til the end.<br /><br />Unless this is the end, in which case, the title of this post seems oddly appropriate.<br /><br />Either way, I wish you well.Doomynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-58753599294319405452011-12-15T11:15:21.604-05:002011-12-15T11:15:21.604-05:00I'd just like to echo these last posts and say...I'd just like to echo these last posts and say that I hope it's nothing too serious. I hope everything works out for you.Nikolajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-31649653792726515632011-12-15T02:55:19.715-05:002011-12-15T02:55:19.715-05:00I hope it's nothing too serious mate. Come bac...I hope it's nothing too serious mate. Come back whenever you're ready!The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-51209576977359986282011-12-14T23:11:29.893-05:002011-12-14T23:11:29.893-05:00Take care, Chet. I'll pray for you.
Your avi...Take care, Chet. I'll pray for you.<br /><br />Your avid reader,<br /><br />GiauzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-90543345562181291832011-12-14T18:30:52.777-05:002011-12-14T18:30:52.777-05:00According to his notification, his situation proba...According to his notification, his situation probably has a lot in common with Wizardry II and sadly, we are all level 1 characters.Raifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478524519453417677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-15666351076233474972011-12-14T12:36:20.729-05:002011-12-14T12:36:20.729-05:00You know, you have a small army of followers. Perh...You know, you have a small army of followers. Perhaps you can get them to help you. I'm sure we can form up into an adventuring party and retrieve the McGuffin that will help your problem.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-11246950398998868032011-12-14T12:20:45.807-05:002011-12-14T12:20:45.807-05:00Best wishes, Addict. Hope all is well with you.Best wishes, Addict. Hope all is well with you.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055151721115225373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-70663654944807303392011-12-14T08:54:37.176-05:002011-12-14T08:54:37.176-05:00Hope all is well, or will soon become so. As much ...Hope all is well, or will soon become so. As much as we're eager for the next posting, we're also eager that you take whatever time you need to take care of yourself.Ryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18063361293476758622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-91255280097485560252011-12-14T07:43:40.277-05:002011-12-14T07:43:40.277-05:00I hope it is not to bad, but you know all of us ad...I hope it is not to bad, but you know all of us addict addicts are in your corner.UbAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447678457902055799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-53414458004420066872011-12-13T21:11:10.807-05:002011-12-13T21:11:10.807-05:00Thursday or Friday? You know, if you need extra ti...Thursday or Friday? You know, if you need extra time, like say, until ohhhh Thursday when my last work this term is do, we will not blame you. Or even Tuesday, when my last exam is. You know, if you need the extra time. >.>Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-1763095111867007972011-12-13T19:47:15.607-05:002011-12-13T19:47:15.607-05:00Damn, I was hoping it was something good delaying ...Damn, I was hoping it was something good delaying your return. Like duskfire said, take whatever time you need. Don't feel obligated to return early on our account.Raifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478524519453417677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-70048004561643634222011-12-13T18:48:50.976-05:002011-12-13T18:48:50.976-05:00Addict, I'm sorry to hear the news you just po...Addict, I'm sorry to hear the news you just posted at the top. Bad things can happen to anyone, life's just that way.<br />I'm sure I wasn't the only fan who was just patiently waiting to find out whether you'd be back. I really hope that things are returning to normal with you.<br />Take whatever time you need, whenever you need to. Heck, if you take another 2 months off, most of us will just wait and check every so often.<br />Looking forward to your next postings, as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-88453780488412391312011-12-13T14:07:14.512-05:002011-12-13T14:07:14.512-05:00Regarding Skyrim: Playing on Expert difficulty ma...Regarding Skyrim: Playing on Expert difficulty makes combat much better. Skills other than those which maximize damage actually become relevant then. The player will need to be good at SOMETHING that reduces damage input. Drinking potions remains overpowered since you can still heal any amount instantly, but at least it forces you to use some of the mountains of stuff you find.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-45420678603927905612011-12-13T10:40:05.050-05:002011-12-13T10:40:05.050-05:00I would hope he's playing the games because he...I would hope he's playing the games because he enjoys doing so, regardless of our compliments or criticism. <br /><br />Google the "Arvil Bren" Morrowind journal. The first and second parts of the journal on the blog is only a fourth of each, the blog is broken. I have a full copy of the first part and it is 382 pages at Times New Roman, 12pt. The second part, when it was fully accessible, was longer. Then he disappeared one day, leaving over 1000 pages of an unfinished Morrowind playthrough unresolved. It happens.<br /><br />My idea to let other people play a game or two was merely a suggestion if CA ever feels like a break is needed. Otherwise this really will start to feel like a second job and who really wants one of those?Raifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478524519453417677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-8749159800497662672011-12-13T03:53:03.683-05:002011-12-13T03:53:03.683-05:00Clearly, two weeks has become the Internet equival...Clearly, two weeks has become the Internet equivalent of eternal silence. The guy has a job and a wife, which is probably not the case for the majority of the commenters. His timeframe for completing his epic quest is the rest of his life. If you want to see that happen, I suggest compliments rather than criticism.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-36629618191490475202011-12-12T21:21:48.222-05:002011-12-12T21:21:48.222-05:00I guess I enjoy my simple pleasures in computer ga...I guess I enjoy my simple pleasures in computer games, I spent a lot of the little Skyrim time I had walking around catching butterflies and mixing potions in a run-down shack by a river. Very peaceful and organic feeling.<br /><br />I noticed on the blog Settings page that you can assign other users permission to post. If CA is taking an extended leave of absence, I wonder if he'd be willing to let one or two people each play the next game or two. <br /><br />I dunno. I enjoy his writing and reviewing style, it wouldn't be the same. Guess I'm hurting for a Wizardry V update more than I thought.Raifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478524519453417677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-67022147906401437092011-12-12T20:44:02.666-05:002011-12-12T20:44:02.666-05:00I think this thread has reached maximum cruft leve...I think this thread has reached maximum cruft levels, so feel free to post. Better then the Skyrim is great/sucks debate. (Of which I firmly think it is a solid RPG, neither the Jesus-rpg or a steaming turd. There, my $0.02CDN)Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.com