tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post9113108273648436885..comments2024-03-28T15:25:30.216-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: DarkSpyre: Mannaz Naudiz SowiloCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-22925591788647018562022-04-20T14:42:13.062-04:002022-04-20T14:42:13.062-04:00I did feel like DarkSpyre was one of the only CRPG...I did feel like DarkSpyre was one of the only CRPGs ever where I wanted slightly more combat. It definitely would have been easier for my dumb young self to make more progress if a few of the more trial-and-error/dead-man-walking puzzles had been replaced with monsters.A.M.J. Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408821058110652986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-2123141021987522722013-09-20T03:41:39.772-04:002013-09-20T03:41:39.772-04:00My best friend from high school came out as trans ...My best friend from high school came out as trans to me....two days ago I think. Haven't talked to hir in ages, so it was rather sudden. That is going to take a bit of getting used to. Man, I have got to save up some money so I can go back to Ontario and hit up a gaming con with my old friends. Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-81031924645041344352013-09-19T21:49:25.618-04:002013-09-19T21:49:25.618-04:00Isn't there a girdle of masculinity/femininity...Isn't there a girdle of masculinity/femininity in Baldur's Gate?<br /><br />Just imagine how much that'd go for on ebay.<br /><br />I think it'd be quite educational to wear one for a couple days.Tristan Gallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769219573533545742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-32531644047441424732013-09-19T21:04:54.216-04:002013-09-19T21:04:54.216-04:00I can confirm that it is not a bug as well.
This ...I can confirm that it is not a bug as well.<br /><br />This also happens in The Summoning. Rather fresh in my memory, since I just played it again couple of years back.<br /><br />Also, I think my character transformed from Orlando Bloom to Beyonce.Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18435488455724155672013-09-19T18:12:35.518-04:002013-09-19T18:12:35.518-04:00I don't mean this sort of variety, that's ...I don't mean this sort of variety, that's content. What I mean is that NetHack is essentially comprised of three major mechanics: character development, combat and exploration. DarkSpyre adds puzzles to the mix, so in theory that makes it more varied mechanically. But the lack of content variety may outweight it, I agree.<br /><br />There are guvegl avar levels total (ROT13 in case you consider that a spoiler). Since, I guess, you're around level 15 now, and already bored, it's totally possible you won't make it ;)VKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-89968467617574142302013-09-19T17:40:33.388-04:002013-09-19T17:40:33.388-04:00Oh, I don't agree. NetHack offered far more va...Oh, I don't agree. <i>NetHack</i> offered far more variety in just about everything, including equipment and monsters. And what <i>DarkSpyre</i> does offer just isn't the type of thing I particularly enjoy in games.<br /><br />It seems to me that you can view a game's "size" on two broad dimensions: the physical game world, and the amount of content within it. In decreasing order, I prefer:<br /><br />1. Big world, lots of content<br />2. Small world, lots of content<br />3. Small world, little content (at least it's over fast)<br />4. Big world, little content<br /><br />Almost all the games I've abandoned prematurely have been #4, including <i>Faery Tale Adventure</i>, <i>Bard's Tale III</i>, and <i>Bloodwych</i>. I'm not saying I'm going to abandon this one, but it definitely tends towards 4.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-84355483862500938552013-09-19T16:27:24.386-04:002013-09-19T16:27:24.386-04:00I guess that much. The question is why it is so - ...I guess that much. The question is why it is so - on the surface it seems like DarkSpyre actually offers more gameplay variety then NetHack. <br />(personally I find them both equally boring and frustrating, though for somewhat different reasons)VKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-60370589456640091362013-09-19T15:18:40.612-04:002013-09-19T15:18:40.612-04:00I didn't get BORED at any point in NetHack, th...I didn't get BORED at any point in <i>NetHack</i>, though. I don't find the gameplay in <i>DarkSpyre</i> particularly interesting.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-22675128626706929682013-09-19T12:42:04.701-04:002013-09-19T12:42:04.701-04:00Ha! I somehow overlooked that. (Or I thought you w...Ha! I somehow overlooked that. (Or I thought you were just repeating what I said.) From now on, I'm calling my gimlets "joy gift water."CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-65319780652104565132013-09-19T12:21:22.909-04:002013-09-19T12:21:22.909-04:00It's the sentiment I feel working 10 hours a d...It's the sentiment I feel working 10 hours a day in an office with no windows. I also have the Chicago Winter to look forward to.<br /><br />Like most humans I have an over inflated sense of the import of my words. So I was mildly disappointed you didn't comment on my proposed traditional Irish cure to your cold.<br /><br />I'll just be over here crying, until your next post.UbAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447678457902055799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-62630629672214167362013-09-19T12:15:06.473-04:002013-09-19T12:15:06.473-04:00I have thought of that in regards to myself. I ca...I have thought of that in regards to myself. I can sink tons of hours into a select few games yet barely get into most. I think the games I can put more time in are more challenging and the ones I get bored by the time put in are less so. This is probably why this game is wearing on our dear addict more so that a game like nethack where he gets the feeling of achievement from overcoming something difficult.UbAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447678457902055799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-63206320233940137862013-09-19T12:12:04.026-04:002013-09-19T12:12:04.026-04:00Yep, it does overstay its welcome. Though it's...Yep, it does overstay its welcome. Though it's somewhat strange to hear such a complaint from a person, who put 200+ hours into Nethack and intends to play it again in a different version ;)VKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-76747126300156455912013-09-19T11:54:42.985-04:002013-09-19T11:54:42.985-04:00Thanks, Sarah. Seems to be clearing up now.Thanks, Sarah. Seems to be clearing up now.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-64450406224981476192013-09-19T11:52:04.614-04:002013-09-19T11:52:04.614-04:00I like the idea that everyone who plays faces a di...I like the idea that everyone who plays faces a different game. I just can't imagine wanting to replay this one.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-786428149206017642013-09-19T11:51:30.506-04:002013-09-19T11:51:30.506-04:00No, it was definitely tied to the "Odin"...No, it was definitely tied to the "Odin" rune. I looked it up after it happened. Apparently, the rune sometimes affects attributes, sometimes switches sex.<br /><br />I'll bet a lot of transgendered people wish it was so easy as invoking a rune.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-14925536030778239742013-09-19T11:49:52.397-04:002013-09-19T11:49:52.397-04:00I thought it was an appropriate sentiment for some...I thought it was an appropriate sentiment for someone spending the final days of summer hunched over his computer playing <i>DarkSpyre</i>.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-4340995214160033202013-09-19T10:16:55.630-04:002013-09-19T10:16:55.630-04:00Man needs sun?
mannaz naudiz wunjō-gebō-laguzMan needs sun?<br /><br />mannaz naudiz wunjō-gebō-laguzUbAhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447678457902055799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-75973054255828270102013-09-19T06:14:24.897-04:002013-09-19T06:14:24.897-04:00It occurred to me that this is possibly a bug that...It occurred to me that this is possibly a bug that switched graphics - seems even more possible if level palettes change after a reload!Gerry Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078394659680797175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-61992573194724508872013-09-19T05:27:17.003-04:002013-09-19T05:27:17.003-04:00"The major news is that "Gideon" is..."The major news is that "Gideon" is now a woman."<br /><br />This happened in my real life. My friend Michael was "re-made" and he/she is now a woman. What a shock. It's nice to see these events are possible even in this game :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-64997307649415026282013-09-19T04:52:40.864-04:002013-09-19T04:52:40.864-04:00There are three types of levels - completely fixed...There are three types of levels - completely fixed plot-relevant (like the rune of strength), randomly generated (the ones without puzzles) and (semi)randomly picked from a number of fixed sets, that depend on the part of the game you are in. VKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-26710946598532943632013-09-19T01:19:27.291-04:002013-09-19T01:19:27.291-04:00I am/was/is always reading your blog, just posting...I am/was/is always reading your blog, just posting sometimes and anonymously.<br /><br />Same crpgaddict as you ) Please keep going, i can re-live games without playing them, i.e. experience best moments of game not by playing but by reading about them.<br /><br /> -K<br /><br />Also impressed how you manage some games that i couldnt. Like Dark heart of Uukrul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-79568749580088191622013-09-18T20:30:59.516-04:002013-09-18T20:30:59.516-04:00Sorry, forgot to ROT13, just in case...
I think ...Sorry, forgot to ROT13, just in case...<br /><br />I think the developers got some negative feedback about the dead-ending puzzles too.<br /><br />In The Summoning, there is always a pressure plate that would reset the puzzle.<br /><br />As for armor, you can get to "Invincible" quite early in the game. Ohg bayl bar frg bs zntvpny nezbe (naq jrncba) jvyy or vaqrfgehpgvoyr gung pna or sbhaq nyzbfg ng gur raq bs gur tnzr.Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-12982189749168099212013-09-18T20:29:10.054-04:002013-09-18T20:29:10.054-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18631539086585619522013-09-18T18:19:35.909-04:002013-09-18T18:19:35.909-04:00Sorry to hear about the cold. Hope it passes soon...Sorry to hear about the cold. Hope it passes soon!sarah penguinnoreply@blogger.com